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Serves 4 / A treat for onion lovers. Ingredient tip: You can also add roasted root vegetables to the mix, such as small

When people start to make healthy choices for themselves, thinking about their pets is a natural extension; after all, most pets are considered part of the family. Pet products now make up a multi-billion dollar segment of the natural products industry, with pet supplements alone accounting for $1.4 billion in 2008 (a 7.4 percent growth over the previous year—faster than the sales of human supplements). According to a 2008 study, dogs’ and cats’ toxic loads from food and the environment rival and often exceed those of their human companions, so there’s ample incentive to provide consumers with research-backed, natural care options to maintain and extend their pets’ health and well-being.

Holistic pet products include natural and organic dog and cat foods; pet shampoos free of artificial ingredients (and including beneficial ingredients such as green tea extract for a healthy coat and herbs to repel fleas); functional pet treats that benefit skin, coat, heart health, and weight management for pets; durable, eco-friendly toys; homeopathic remedies for anxiety, rashes, and digestive problems; and pet supplements, including antiaging antioxidants vitamins E and C, fish oil for inflammation, glucosamine and boswellia for joint health, and Chinese herbs for overall health.

First I fell for Australian wines, now I’m enchanted with Aussie oils. Made from early-harvest green olives, this

This 3,500-year-old practice uses Chinese herbs, Oriental bodywork, and acupuncture to balance your body’s energy

Although I’ve never been caught up by age, I turned 40 earlier this year, and I admit this number has given me pause.

Often called gingerroot, this spicy Asian flavor enhancer is actually a rhizome an underground, horizontal-growing

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for your heart and brain. But lowering your intake of omega-6s the polyunsaturated

Baked Tarragon Eggs with Tomato Salad and Goat Cheese Makes 8 / A sophisticated take on a family favorite. Prep tip:

If you have a hankering for a Chilean cabernet or South African shiraz, you’ll be happy to learn that wine certified by TransFair USA is launching in the United States this month (which happens to be Fair-Trade Month).