There are times when watching what my husband calls “the idiot box” is the only option for kids who can’t jump on a bike and go exploring outdoors. But it is an option with more health consequences than we thought, according to a new study on 111 children ages 3 to 8 published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.

We all know kids tend to become obese watching too much TV due to the tendency to snack mindlessly, but these results found the more kids …

Tags: high blood pressure , hypertension , junk food , kids , obesity , salt , sedentary , sugar , TV , weight gain

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I grew up thinking it was completely normal to slather my skin with products featuring a complex, unpronounceable list of ingredients. Most of us probably never even thought twice about it.

But awareness is rising and many of us just aren’t tolerating toxins anymore. Smart entrepreneurs are stepping up to fulfill the growing need for skincare made of completely natural (and often edible) ingredients. If you like to feed your skin only the finest, add Naya Organics to the menu.

Stemming from a literal interpretation of the “…

Tags: body , gift , gifts , natural , Naya Organics , organic , salt , skin , skincare

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First up – free stuff! We’ve rhapsodized about the joys of Freecycle before, and no doubt we’ll do so again – it’s that good. But it’s also an opportunity for people to offload the craziest possessions – take these 18 items at The Daily Green.

Sustainable power is the way to tackle the imminent energy crisis head-on, but a few ground rules need to be laid down first. First, if it’s still using non-renewable resources behind …

Tags: energy , environment , green , green links , politics , renewable , salt , science , shopping , sustainable , technology , wood

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Are you one of the many who reach for the salt shaker before even tasting your food?

Because you may not be particularly sensitive to the ill effects of sodium, and because there’s no way to know who might develop high blood pressure as a result of a high-sodium diet, it’s a good idea to be aware of what goes on your plate.*

Sodium is essential in regulating water balance, pH (acid balance), normal pressure in the fluids surrounding cells (extracellular) and in nerve transition. Because of these essential functions, sodium levels are tightly …

Tags: blood pressure , diet , food , health , nutrition , salt , sodium

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