Organic Spa Magazine

Dr. Christiane Northrup has updated the medical classic The Wisdom of Menopause to reflect recent breakthroughs and her own experiences.

I’m using a body lotion with sea buckthorn berry oil in it. I really like the results so far. Can you tell me more about this ingredient?

I visited a spa where they practice Ayurveda. The esthetician told me I had “Vata” or dry skin, and her treatment was based on this. I was quite pleased with the result. Have you heard of this, and is it organic?

How can I protect myself from germs at the gym, but not create more health issues by using those toxic sprays?

My dear friend is getting married in the spring and I’d like to give her a “big love” gift basket—all organic, of course! Your thoughts?

I took down the decorative knickknacks above my cabinets. The amount of dirt and dust up there was amazing! How do I keep that area clean?

Dear Ms. Green Clean,
We are traveling to visit my parents, and I am concerned because they routinely have flea issues because of their four dogs that are outside much of the day and inside on carpets, couch, and beds in the evening. I love my parents, but don’t want to bring fleas home to our house and cat, not to mention the flea bites my children leave with from playing with the dogs on the floor. Any advice?
—Flea Bitten in Kansas

What’s the best organic approach to dental care? It seems like many dental products have harsh detergents, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and worse!

I can’t wait to get my spring clothes out and put away the heavy sweaters, coats, and blankets. In the past, I have used moth balls to protect my wool items from pests, but I don’t know if they are safe. Can you enlighten me on what you would use?

Could you explain the difference between organic and biodynamic? I see biodynamic being used in skin care products as well as wine, and some claim it’s better than organic.