Happy Organic Month, Neighbors!

This Think Wisely is all about discovering new products and revisiting old favorites, but they all have this in common—they’re Certified Organic. Because, for the love of our health, our soil, biodiversity, and the planet’s future—we support organic.

Every spring my yard comes alive. Violets, clover, and buttercups mingle with dandelions and thick grass, creating a lush carpet to welcome bumblebees, honeybees, and swallowtail butterflies with the first food of the season.

Supplements and Topical Care for Deep Hydration

Dry skin can range from mild annoyance, with skin feeling scaly, flaky, itchy, and dull-looking, to being an indicator of a more serious condition, like eczema or psoriasis.

Rice is one of the world’s most beloved staples. From curries, to sushi, to rice and peas and fragrant rice pudding, there’s more to these fluffy grains than you might think. It turns out there’s a big difference between conventional and organic varieties, and the choices you make have a significant impact on your health, and the planet’s too.

“Let paraquat be your plow,” urged a 1972 Chevron Chemical Company ad in the No-Till Farmer magazine.¹ The ad promoted a new approach to preparing the ground for planting: skip tillage—the longstanding method of uprooting weeds and unwanted vegetation—and spray the soil with potent pesticides like paraquat instead.^{2 3} Fifty-plus years la

Low Choline Intake Reduces Strength Gains in Resistance Exercise

A 2023 study published in the journal Nutrients¹ found that low choline intake reduces strength gains in older adults participating in resistance exercise. The study included 37 generally healthy males and females aged 50 to 69.

Oh, hi, September!

It’s lovely to see you! We hope you brought some cooler weather, although we know you sometimes forget to pack it. Still, even if you forgot—or struck some backdoor deal with August to extend the summer heat—we’re happy you’re here. You bring a special kind of energy… You’re summer and fall. You’re back-to-school weekdays and football Sundays.

How do you say Happy 70th birthday to yourself?

If our co-founder Margaret Isely were here, she'd say it with delicious food, chocolate ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup, a side of root beer floats, and laughter to go around. Finding joy in life's simple pleasures was Margaret's way of being.

Diagnosed cases of anxiety and depression are at an all-time high.

We all know the funny yet factual book that helps children learn to potty train called “Everyone Poops,” but as we go through life, this simple statement becomes much more nuanced. The frequency and consistency of our bowel movements can tell us a lot about our overall health, and having regular bowel movements daily is a great indicator of good health.

Recipe for a perfect summer afternoon: a paper bag filled with golden peaches, a bowl of perfectly ripe nectarines, as many indigo plums as you can pile in your hands, and a backyard filled with loved ones to share it all with on a balmy sunny day. But the real secret ingredient? Make sure those stone fruits are organic—summer is sweeter without toxic pesticide residues!

The ecological impact of raising cattle—and by extension, of eating beef—has become a fraught topic. One frequent concern is that meat production uses a lot of water and creates water pollution. What often gets lost, however, is that the impact varies greatly depending on how cattle are reared.