Eating Healthy & Organic on the Go
In the past, healthy and organic choices for people constantly on the move were nearly nonexistent. Today, it's the latest trend in fast food, and several chain restaurants are adding vegan and vegetarian, or humanely raised meat options to their menus.
Check Off Your Own Kind of 'Bucket List' The 5 Wishes Way
How to make your own kind of 'Bucket List' using Gay Hendricks' Five Wishes process. Make your life more fulfilling, peaceful and meaningful now.
Amy Smart Was Born an Environmentalist
Growing up in the funky, woodsy former hippie haven of Topanga Canyon near Los Angeles, Amy volunteered with Heal the Bay while still in high school. We asked Amy about what's quirky, brilliant and hopeful in her green life now.
Attack The Fat! Spot-Reducing Is A Myth
You won’t be able to see your rock-hard abs with a layer of fat covering them. Total body workouts are your ticket to the results you’re after. But there is a time when targeting a certain part of the body is a good thing. Find out how with these tips from a master personal trainer.
Celebrity Planet: George Clooney’s Solo Ride, J.Lo Recycles and More
George Clooney speeds away from haters in his electric one-seater, J.Lo gives away her twins' clothes to charity, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
10 Ways to Green Your Pet
Why is eco-friendly pet care important? Traditional pet supplies often include noxious chemicals. Not only is your pet exposed to these questionable aspects of their everyday goods, but you are too!
How to Get Comfortable in Uncomfortable Situations
I'll bet there is something you'd like to do that you've been putting off for a long time. Whatever it is, I'll also bet that a fear of awkwardness is one of the main things holding you back.
Cosmetic Acupuncture: What You Need to Know
Can acupuncture help you look younger? Using acupuncture needles on the face to enhance beauty and preserve a youthful appearance has been done for centuries in China but it’s just started to become popular in the United States.
Finding the Best Yoga Class for You
Gyms, fitness studios, health clubs and wellness centers around the world are adding yoga classes to their schedules, but how do you find the right class for you?
Celebrity Planet: Ground Morgan Freeman, Prince Charles' Gets Winey and More!
Morgan Freeman brags about flying solo in his private plane, Prince Charles fuels his car with wine, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
Maximize Weights to Minimize Fat
Combining strength training with aerobics lets you lose significantly more fat than you would from aerobics alone.
Are You a Scuppie? Quiz
If you regularly shop at Whole Foods, have dropped a pretty penny on clothes made from organic fibers, and/or care about what kind of life the chicken that produced your morning eggs had, you might be a Scuppie.
5 Ways to Keep Your Kids’ Brains Active All Summer Long
While it’s a necessary break from the routine of school, summer can also be a great time to find fun ways to keep kids from losing what they’ve learned. Parents can strike a balance between learning and fun
Letting Go: A Guide to the Challenging Art of Moving On
Change can be a wonderful thing. Even when it comes in scary packages, such as illness, it can help us appreciate the miracle of our lives. It also makes letting go very difficult.
Celebrity Planet: Beastie Boy Calls Nestlé Out Over Bottled Water
The Beastie Boy's Adam Yauch takes Nestle to task over bottled water, baby Max and mom Christina Aguilera want Americans to vote, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
Non-Toxic Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
DEET is a powerful bug repellent, but it can also cause harmful effects to your health. Learn which plant-based alternatives are most effective at keeping you safe without chemicals.
Answers to the Top Four Summertime Workout Excuses
Summertime is the time when we find ourselves deciding not to work out as much for a variety of reasons. Here are the top four most-used excuses, and how to keep them from becoming fitness downfalls.
Deepak Chopra Explains How Spirituality Can Be Funny
In this refreshing new take on spirituality, bestselling author Deepak Chopra uses a fictional tale of a comedian and his unlikely mentor to show us a path back to hope, joy, and even enlightenment—with a lot of laughter along the way.
Why Is God Laughing?
Is reality what we think it is? After all, rocks are solid, air sustains life, and the planet revolves on its axis. Yet these facts are not what the word illusion refers to.
Celebrity Planet: Nicole Kidman Grows Produce...And Her Family
Nicole Kidman loves her organic garden, Anthony Kiedis is a Red Hot Sexy Vegetarian, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
How to Control Your Appetite: Lose Weight and Manage Your Hunger
Critical to weight loss and long-term weight management is knowing when you’re hungry, what to eat for that hunger, and when to stop eating once you feel full.
Organic Gardening 101
What’s better than feasting on fresh fruit and vegetables handpicked right from your very own garden? The easiest way to enjoy your growing experiences and support a sustainable planet at the same time is to grow organically.
Becoming a Compassionate Carnivore
Life as a carnivore used to be simple. Today, however, the choices are no longer just between specific dishes, but between different ways to raise, feed, and butcher the animals who become the meat in those dishes.
How to Use Your Strengths and Weaknesses to Achieve Success
When we were young, we were taught ro Identify our weaknesses, then go to work to strengthen them so we'll become a well-rounded person. We think that’s a colossal waste of time.
Celebrity Planet: Brad Pitt's Other Baby, Jenny Garth Reuses & More!
Brad Pitt helps design a green hotel in Dubai, Lindsay Lohan promotes a clothing swap meet, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
Yoga for Detox
Most forms of vigorous exercise stimulate all three systems of elimination to some extent, thereby helping the body in its quest to detox. But yoga is particularly well-suited to keeping the waste-removal departments of the body functioning well.
12 Tips to Fit Exercise into Your Day
Is life conspiring to keep you away from the gym this week? The following tips from three fitness gurus will help keep you strong and slender, whether you’re stuck at home, in the office or in the car.
Beyond T-Shirts: 8 Ways to Use Organic Cotton Products in Your Home and Life
Cotton really is the “fabric of our lives.” But because it’s also one of the most pesticide-laden crops in the world, more consumers are choosing the organic version of this textile we love so much.
What Is Intention?
It all begins with intention. Intention is higher-consciousness thought. In other words, it’s using the mind for a higher purpose—higher, meaning that you are not limiting yourself to certain outcomes or procedures.
3 Delicious Ways to Get More Whole Grain in Your Life
You’ve heard it over and over: A diet high in whole grain lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and helps with weight loss by making you feel fuller after eating. Here are three easy ways to get more of the good stuff.
3 Great Ways to Tone Your Butt & Thighs on the Ball
It’s arguably a woman’s one body zone that’s the biggest (ahem) pain in the butt to keep looking fit and firm. But you can really tone up your hips, thighs and butt with just a few simple exercises.
Eco-Friendly Secrets to Removing 15 Common Stains
But by understanding the chemistry of a few stain-removing materials, such as vinegar, baking soda, and simple digestive enzymes, you can solve most stain problems.
Are Sunscreens Safe?
Not all commercial sunscreens are created equal. Some contain harmful chemicals, and others fall short of providing adequate protection. Learn how to compare sunscreens and find out which chemical-free products you can trust.
The Best Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Clothes Really Clean
Doing laundry has a significant environmental impact. If we all choose environmentally safe laundry products, the positive impact will be enormous and many of us will be far more comfortable!
Celebrity Planet: Jenny & Jim Want Green Vaccines & More
Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey protest toxic vaccines in D.C., Neil Young wants to change the world through electric cars, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
How to Become a Mindful Parent
I’m constantly seeking the balance between work, family and my inner life. During my search I discovered that life is here to teach us as we go along, and parenting is just one very special course—with no textbook.
5 Delicious, Healthy and Easy to Make Dairy-Free Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are a wonderful way to sneak nutrients into a diet, and you can make endless variations. My trick is, don’t use ice, but use frozen fruit.
Celebrity Planet: Sex & The City Gal Hearts Solar Power & More!
Sex and the City's Kristen Davis lives off the grid, Brad and Angelina have an organic vineyard, and more Hollywood green gossip in this week's Celebrity Planet.
How Bad is Leather and What Are the Alternatives?
Demand for leather has a toxic effect on the environment. But with a wealth of fashionable faux alternatives, there’s no need to ever wear animal skins. Find out which brands carry greener options.
Kabbalah Secrets for a More Fulfilling Relationship
Why are men and women so different? Kabbalah answers this question from a spiritual standpoint, and in the answer lies the key to loving, worthwhile relationships.
