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Garlic has been used by traditional healers for thousands of years, and recent scientific research backs its potent health properties. Most research has examined allicin, a sulfur compound in garlic shown to have anti-microbial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, cholesterol-lowing and blood-thinning properties.

Protein is one of the critical macronutrients required by the body for proper functioning. There are many reasons to augment dietary sources of protein with protein supplements. Vegetarians or those with allergies to milk products or soy may require additional protein. Protein supplements are also used for increasing muscle mass and as an aid to dieting.

At first, finding enough safe and wholesome foods that won’t break the bank at the supermarket can seem daunting.

Conventional synthetic fabrics, battings, and fibers usually are derived from nonrenewable petrochemicals, which don’t biodegrade and are difficult to recycle. These include polyester, nylon, acetate, and acrylic. Some natural plant fibers, derived from sustainable materials without the use of petrochemicals, are fully renewable and biodegradable. Natural textiles include cotton, hemp, bamboo, and tencel—wood pulp harvested from sustainably farmed trees.

Essential nutrients for women include a multivitamin, calcium, vitamin D, and folic acid.

Also known as eco-friendly or environmentally friendly, the term green applies to products, services, and policies intended to protect the environment, or at least inflict minimal harm. Sustainability is a growing global concern that works to balance the demand on the Earth’s resources with the available supply—and seeks alternative solutions if resources are being tapped out.

Whether young, middle aged, or mature, women care deeply about their health and the health of their families and loved ones. Women make the majority of shopping decisions for their families.

Men constitute a growing sector of the natural products lifestyle; and with researchers now estimating that men do 40 percent of all grocery shopping, they are also becoming an increasingly influential shopping demographic.

Home is a place of residence for an individual, a family, and perhaps pets. A growing number of Americans are interested in making sure their homes are as free of toxic chemicals, or green, as possible—partly in response to news about the pervasiveness of toxic pollutants in our food, our water, and the products we use on our bodies and in our homes.

More people are cooking at home, for health and financial reasons—and more of them are choosing organic produce, meats, dairy products, and packaged foods. Read more on how to make your home a healthy one.