Massage Lubricants: Synthetic vs. Natural
5.25.2010
Massage lubricants can be broken-down into two main categories: natural and synthetic.

Why Organic Matters to Today's Massage Therapist
5.25.2010
Why is organic certification important to your massage practice? This is a philosophical question. Studies have demonstrated organic crops are no better for you than conventionally produced crops. They both contain the same nutrients. Other, more recent, studies demonstrate organic crops are actually better for you. I’m not going to address that issue because it misses the point.

Guest Editorial: Organic Standards are at Risk
5.25.2010
Increasingly, health-conscious consumers are indicating preferences for organic goods, including food, apparel and body-care products. It’s important you know how to identify truly organic products, both as a therapist who uses organic products on clients and as a consumer who purchases them for yourself.

Homeopathy: A Natural Way to Address Allergies
3.2.2010
The medical specialty of allergy commonly uses allergy shots comprised of small doses of an allergen in order help patients overcome their allergies. This concept of using small doses of what might cause the attack in order to help prevent the symptom has been used for hundreds of years, and is the basis of homeopathy.

8 Green Tips from BIOTONE's Founder and CEO, Jean Shea
3.2.2010
Use sheets, towels and robes made with natural fiber cloths and fabrics. Organic cotton is very common, but you can also choose from bamboo, soy, modal (cellulose fiber made from beech trees) and silk blends.

The Healing Effects of Forests
7.26.2010
Many people, says Dr. Eeva Karjalainen, of the Finnish Forest Research Institute, Metla, feel relaxed and good when they are out in nature. But not many of us know that there is also scientific evidence about the healing effects of nature.

I’m Organic® Now Under New Ownership
6.16.2010
I’m Organic LLC, a company specializing in organic and eco-friendly products, was recently acquired and restarted by three UW-Madison graduates: Kevin Scharnek, Steve Royko and Justin Hajny. Their mission is to simply spread the organic message through fun, fair, safe and eco-minded products.

AHPA's McGuffin Leads U.S. Delegation to ISO Meeting on Traditional Chinese Medicine
6.11.2010
The first plenary meeting of a newly formed technical committee, provisionally titled Traditional Chinese Medicine when it was formed last year by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), met over the last two days in Beijing, China. Representatives from 15 countries were in attendance for this preliminary meeting. Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), served as the U.S. Head of Delegation, which included acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners and educators and suppliers and marketers of Chinese herbal products.

Earth Creations® Clay-Dyed Apparel Offers Customers a Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Clothing Dyes
6.2.2010
In 1992, Joy Maples set out on a serendipitous mountain bike ride that would eventually lead the way to her livelihood. Hitting the trail post-storm, she ended up covered in red clay, and despite multiple wears and washes of her shirt, socks and shoes, the clothing remained permanently mud-stained. Her future husband and business partner, Martin Ledvina, a chemical engineer with a curious nature, became intrigued with the strength of the clay and began experimenting with purposefully dyeing clothing with dirt.

EPA Awards Small Businesses to Develop New Environmental Technologies
5.11.2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly $2.5 million to 11 companies to support their work in eight key environmental areas: monitoring and control of air emissions, biofuels, green buildings, drinking water monitoring, hazardous waste monitoring, water infrastructure, homeland security, nanotechnology and innovation in manufacturing. Last year, the companies received proof of concept awards from EPA, and will use the additional funds announced today to move their technologies towards commercialization.

Live Tree Seedlings in Tree Tubes
Give live tree seedlings in recycled paper tubes, 100 percent green gifts with custom message and logo available. Present your customers with the strengthe of a tree, GO GREEN, a gift that will last a lifetime.

Naturale Oil
This oil contains all natural ingredients with a jojoba oil base enriched with sea algae and green tea botanical extracts. It can be used for any modality, and is marketed as unscented, free of nut oils and paraben-free.

Tenda Care - Essential Oil Blend
Intended as a relaxant and pain reliever. Wonderful for massage when diluted with carrier oil. Contains pure eucalyptus, marjoram, thyme, juniper, spikenard, tea tree, peppermint, wintergreen and lemongrass. No multi-level marketing or registration required. Also in 2 ounce size.

Alpha-Energizing Formula
This cream uses green coffee from the African Ivory Coast to help reduce fluid deposits and slim the skin. It is designed to improve clients' moisture levels and prevent wrinkles.

FemmeScience Face Mask
This face mask uses the millenary power of active forms of green tea, gentle clays and essential oils to purify, cleanse and revitalize the face. Once applied, the active ingredients absorb pore-clogging impurities while infusing the skin with antioxidants.

Naturale Gel
This gel contains all natural ingredients with a jojoba oil base enriched with sea algae and green tea botanical extracts. It can be used for all modalities. It does not contain nut oils, and is marketed as unscented and paraben-free.