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What is the Difference Between Deodorants and Antiperspirants?

By Margret Aldrich

Hoping to avoid body odor? Try clothing made from natural textiles — and make your own healthy deodorant!

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What Does “Organic” Really Mean?

By Michael Dregni

The term is much more regulated than it used to be. Look for the USDA Organic label, which means that at least 95 percent of the ingredients are mostly free of pesticides and fertilizers.

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Why Do Certain Clothes Smell Worse Than Others After We Sweat?

By Margret Aldrich

Polyester promotes odor-causing bacteria called Micrococci. Cotton does not.

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What Does “Grassfed” Really Mean?

By Michael Dregni

Look for American Grassfed Association certification, which means animals were raised 100 percent on grass and forage — not grain.

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Why Do Some People Sweat Excessively?

By Margret Aldrich

Though rare, hyperhidrosis can cause someone to sweat a lot.

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CHANGING LIVES: Ali Sorour

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

How choosing fitness helped one man cope with the grief of losing his wife of more than 40 years.

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Does Sweating Change With Age?

By Margret Aldrich

From birth to puberty to perimenopause and menopause in women, sweating changes a lot.

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How to Make Nightshades More Digestible

By Jill Patton, FMCHC

Nightshade vegetables and fruits are nutrient-dense foods, delivering important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Learn why these foods can be great for you — and how you can mitigate their effects if they bother you.

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Why Does My Sweat Stink When I’m Stressed?

By Margret Aldrich

It all comes down to the apocrine glands.

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6 Tips to Find Sustainable Seafood

By Heidi Wachter

Look for smaller, more abundant species, buy a share in a community-supported fishery, and four other tips to find sustainable seafood.

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17 Types of Seafood to Avoid

By Heidi Wachter

Some fish are high in mercury, overfished, or caught in a way that is harmful for the environment. Here are some seafood to avoid.

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Are Some Fishing ­Methods More Sustainable Than Others?

By Heidi Wachter

Pole and line, spearfishing and harpooning, trolling, and floating fish traps are some of the most sustainable methods out there. Here’s why.

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Camping Essentials

By Experience Life Staff

Planning a camping trip this summer? Check out our guide, which includes suggestions on how to build a fire, the best campfire cuisine, how to safely camp alone, and more.

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4 Ways to Be a Good Friend

By Jessie Sholl

To have good friends, you must be a good friend. The following telltale signs are adapted from Andrea Bonior’s The Friendship Fix.

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4 Simple Ways to Detox the Air in Your Home

By Jacqueline White

Do you know what you’re breathing in your home? Here’s how to improve your indoor air quality and create a healthier living environment in your home.

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How Much Does Pollution Affect Seafood Quality?

By Heidi Wachter

Fish are frequently contaminated with persistent organic pollutants. Here are some tips on how to avoid toxins when you eat fish.

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6 of Our Favorite Sunscreens

By Experience Life Staff

Here are some nontoxic sunscreens for a range of skin types.

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Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?

By Sarah Tuff

Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.

a pile of peanuts

Is Food Reactivity On the Rise?

By Mo Perry

Yes. The most common allergenic foods are peanuts, milk, shellfish, tree nuts, eggs, finfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.

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What Happens to Your Body When It’s Underhydrated

By Sarah Tuff

Slowed cell metabolism and kidney stones are just some of the potential effects of underhydration.

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