When it comes to toxins in our environment, they’re everywhere – in the air we breathe, the foods we eat, and the products we use daily. For kids, simply playing on the ground exposes them to dust, residual cleansers, and fabrics that may be full of microscopic heavy metals or toxic plastics. Since children have […]

Access to food and clean water is an essential part of life, something many of us take for granted. Yet, so many communities both locally and around the world struggle to access just that. Especially during the holiday season, it’s important to reflect with gratitude for all we have, while taking action to help others. […]

First discovered in the 1980s, the enzyme nattokinase has gained scientific renown as studies show it can profoundly impact health and well-being. Unlike digestive enzymes which break down food, nattokinase is a type of proteolytic enzyme. That’s why it’s able to work its magic. Proteolytic enzymes are a powerful class of enzymes that can break […]

Running a full marathon, with its 26.2 miles of arduous distance, is at the top of many people’s personal achievement wish list. For most, it’s a one and done deal. Some catch the running bug and notch several marathons in their lifetime. And then there are the rare spirits for whom running becomes essential to […]

When we think of junk food, we imagine fast food chains serving cheeseburgers and fries, or grocery shelves lined with bags of potato chips. However, there are also many “healthy foods” that are simply junk food in disguise.  In fact, many products marketed as healthy are actually ultra-processed foods (UPFs) containing a slew of hidden […]

Scan the labels at the grocery store and you won’t see it listed, making you think it’s not there. But this tasteless, colorless toxin is hiding in countless foods that we eat every day. Before you know it, you’re serving up toxins for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That hidden ingredient is glyphosate, a pesticide linked […]

These days, most of us try to eat a well-balanced diet. Still, the vast majority of us are not getting enough vegetables, which can leave us lacking in essential nutrients. In fact, nearly 90% of Americans are deficient in one or more minerals needed for good health (1). Some of the most common deficiencies include […]

For many people, maintaining a healthy weight is a struggle, even when eating less. So how is it that some lucky people seem to eat whatever they want and never gain weight? The secret to eating without weight gain comes down to metabolic rate.  Metabolic rate is the number of calories your body burns daily […]

Remember that time you got way too much sun? We’ve all been there. Maybe you fell asleep at the beach enjoying the sea breeze, or spent the day gardening. It’s only hours later that you realize you have a lobster-like complexion. These sunburns can sting, itch, and even cause painful blisters. While sunburns typically go […]

Are you always tired no matter how healthy you eat, how often you exercise, or whether you get a good night’s sleep? If you struggle with chronic tiredness, you might think that stress is wearing you down. Or, maybe you feel that your age is catching up with you. What you may not know is […]

Just like a birthday, we celebrate our planet each year. In the spring of 1970, April 22 was designated as Earth Day. It’s a callout to honor our beautiful world, and commit to the preservation of our natural resources. But why limit your actions and activism to one day? Now more than ever, our world […]

Fulvic minerals have been used for millennia to aid a variety of ailments and promote wellness. For thousands of years, traditional Indian medicine, or Ayurveda, used fulvic minerals from the Himalayas for gut health, energy, stamina, and more. Now scientists are recognizing the benefits of this ancient remedy. Recent research points to benefits including fulvic […]

In the News: Touchstone Essentials Gains National Recognition Natural detox and wellness company Touchstone Essentials is on a mission to touch lives with goodness. Forged in 2012 on a foundation of making clean, organic products accessible to more people, the brand has been growing in leaps and bounds. Now, leading publication Direct Selling News magazine […]

When we think about how toxins impact the body, we often don’t consider the specific organs affected – one of which is the small but mighty thyroid gland. Yet the thyroid is particularly susceptible to environmental toxins. And that has big repercussions for the estimated 20 million Americans dealing with thyroid issues (1). The thyroid […]

If you’ve ever wondered why some people can seem to eat whatever they want and stay the same size, while others only have to look at a cookie to gain weight, it might be time to take a closer look at how unbalanced blood sugar can lead to weight gain. Scientists have finally recognized that […]