Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It serves as an important buffer to protect you from chemicals and extreme temperatures. It produces antibacterial substances to protect you from infection, and it enables your body to produce vitamin D when exposed to the sun. More importantly, your skin plays a crucial role in …
Dishwashers. They are a tremendous timesaver for households with large families, and for peeps who are constantly on the go and simply don’t have time for hand-washing dishes. The cost of commercial dishwasher detergent (especially those convenient little pods) and the toxic ingredients in most commercial packages, on the other hand, are not something to get excited …
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information in this post is for educational purposes only and should NOT be considered medical advice. Many people have been made to fear the sun due to claims that sun exposure is what causes skin cancer. (I used to be one of those people.) Unfortunately, this is very misguided advice. The issue …
Are you a coffee drinker, or do you live with one? I’m the coffee lover in my house, and I enjoy a healthy cup of java every single day! When I used to throw the coffee grounds away after brewing my daily cup of joe, it felt so wasteful. So, I decided to put those used coffee grounds …
Have you ever looked at the list of ingredients on bottles of commercial shampoos? It’s usually a mile long and half of the ingredients sound like they’re created in a science lab….because they are! One of the toxic stars of most commercial shampoo ingredients is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), which is put in the mix solely to create …
Gluten-free diets are all the rage these days, which has led to a flood of prepackaged gluten-free products into grocery stores. Unfortunately, many of these products are highly processed, have a huge list of oddly concocted ingredients and a hefty price tag….especially gluten-free bread. To make sure you’re eating a healthy and natural gluten-free bread, I recommend making …
Deodorant. Some “naturalists” believe it isn’t a necessity. For me, it is….I just can’t bring myself to live with the funk that comes with going au naturale. But I also can’t bring myself to use the toxic commercial products that line the shelves of the personal care section in many stores. Here’s why: Your skin is your …
I enjoy going to the dentist about as much as I enjoy paying taxes, but it’s one of those things you just gotta do. So why not do everything in your power to focus your dental visits on prevention instead of dealing with cavities and other issues that become super expensive? Better yet, why not …