The ABCs of VOCs!

Posted by:

The ABCs of VOCs!

VOC? What does that mean? The Minnesota Department of Health states that Volatile Organic Compounds are “a large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. While most people can smell high levels of some VOCs, other VOCs have no odor. Odor does NOT indicate the level of risk from inhalation of this group of chemicals.”

I’ll bet most of you have heard of formaldehyde.  It’s a VOC and considered volatile because it emits a gas at room temperature. ...

Continue Reading →
25
APR
2

Allergies, Healthy Lifestyles, Household Products, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Plastics, Prevention, Toxic Overload

My Updated Research is in on Non-Toxic Yoga Mats!

Posted by:

My Updated Research is in on Non-Toxic Yoga Mats!

Okay yoga friends, I continue to get questions on which yoga mats are the least toxic and healthiest to use. I’ve had some great comments from many of you and I have done more research. I’m happy to report that my latest research shows that a couple of the mats I recommended in my first post are still on the list! I’ve also learned of some others definitely worth checking out. Criteria were based on possible harmful chemicals used, environmental ...

Continue Reading →
13
MAR
2

Allergies, Cancer, Children, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Plastics, Prevention, Recycling, Toxic Overload

November’s Short Takes!

Posted by:

November’s Short Takes!

Everyday I’m reading and learning about new ways, products and recipes to stay healthy using non-toxic and non-chemical practices! In addition there are many I’m utilizing each day and always want to share. There are so many that I’ve decided to create a monthly “Short Takes” post where I can share a collection of cool tips in all areas of our lives. You, my readers are smart people so sometimes I don’t need to write 500 words to get my ...

Continue Reading →
6
NOV
0

Allergies, Asthma, Cancer, Children, Healthy Lifestyles, Household Products, Immune System, Non Toxic Choices, Prevention, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Why are Autoimmune Disorders Rising for Women?

Posted by:

Why are Autoimmune Disorders Rising for Women?

Did you know that 80% of people with autoimmune disorders are female? Did you know that digestive issues, headaches, low energy and even eczema can be early signs of an autoimmune disorder? What’s that, you say?

According to Dr. Robin Berzin, an autoimmune disease is “when the immune system, which is supposed to attack outside invaders, starts attacking the cells in your body.” She also notes that autoimmune disorders are on the rise at an “alarming rate.”

Some of these disorders you ...

Continue Reading →
31
OCT
1

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Hormones, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

What’s Robbing YOUR Immune System?

Posted by:

What’s Robbing YOUR Immune System?

Is it possible that we can be exercising, taking supplements, eating pretty healthy, constantly washing our hands and STILL getting sick? All around me people are sick. I hear people asking “How is it that I’m doing all the right things and I’m still getting sick?” What’s up with that?

We depend on our immune systems to keep us healthy. But then, maybe we’re doing (or not doing) things that make our immune systems struggle to keep us healthy.  Our choices ...

Continue Reading →
25
OCT
0

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Cancer, Children, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Immune System, Inflammation, Prevention, Sleep, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Spring Snippets

Posted by:

Spring Snippets

Spring has sprung!!  Welcome to my “Spring Snippets!” In today’s post I’m sharing “snippets” or small pieces of MANY different, interesting topics I’ve found during the past few weeks that continue to help me and my family live healthy lives.

This time of year I am in full-on mode for Spring break – fresh, lighter foods, new opportunities for getting outside, new books and music that make me want to learn, laugh and dance! Each and every day I discover a ...

Continue Reading →
30
MAR
0

Allergies, Children, Exercise, Healing, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyles, Household Products, Immune System, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Plastics, Prevention, Spirituality, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Healthy Organic Wine Choices for the Holidays!

Posted by:

Healthy Organic Wine Choices for the Holidays!

U.S. sales of certified organic wine and those made with organic grapes hit $80 million last year, rising 28 percent since 2004, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Today, wine enthusiasts buy nearly twice as much organic wine as they did in 2003. The association says it expects organic wine sales to continue to grow.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, how about trying an organic wine in lieu of a non-organic one this year? “Why?” you may ask. Here’s ...

Continue Reading →
17
NOV
5

Allergies, Asthma, Healthy Lifestyles, Holidays, Pest Control, Pesticides

Non Toxic Insect Repellents to the Rescue!

Posted by:

Non Toxic Insect Repellents to the Rescue!

Caroline, this one’s for you! Summertime and the living is easy, except when the flies, gnats and mosquitoes join the party. I can’t tell you how many toxic sprays and creams I covered myself with many years ago without knowing the chemical dangers. The most well-known chemical in insect repellents is DEET. Did you know that it melts plastic and fishing line? Of course it’s effective and insects are smart enough to stay away, but do we want to be ...

Continue Reading →
2
JUN
2

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Beauty Products, Gardening, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Inflammation, Non Toxic Choices, Parabens, Pest Control, Pesticides, Pets, Plants, Prevention, Skincare, Toxic Overload

On Pins and Needles – Acupuncture 101

Posted by:

On Pins and Needles – Acupuncture 101

After decades of being prescribed antibiotics by my doctor for my chronic and frequent sinus infections, I tried my first acupuncture treatment 25 years ago. It was time to to try something different, and I was delighted that I could breathe so much better after my first treatment! I learned that regular treatments could help me manage my allergies and build and maintain my immune system.

Eleven years ago, after months of cancer treatment, my immune system was shot. Surgery, chemo ...

Continue Reading →
19
MAY
3

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Asthma, Healing, Healthy Lifestyles, Hormones, Immune System, Inflammation, Menopause, Non Toxic Choices, Peri-Menopause, Prevention, Stress Management, Toxic Overload

Sunscreens: UVA, UVB, SPF – What Do They All Mean?

Posted by:

Sunscreens: UVA, UVB, SPF – What Do They All Mean?

I am of the baby boomer generation that didn’t use sunscreen growing up. The “in” thing was slathering baby oil all over our bodies to enhance the tanning effects of the sun. I’ll spare you the details of my sun-spotted arms and hands, but I certainly wish I knew then what I know now!

When my kids came along, I thought I was being a diligent parent when it came to applying sunscreen. However, little did I know that those sunscreens, ...

Continue Reading →
7
APR
1

Allergies, Alternative Therapies, Beauty Products, Healthy Lifestyles, Parabens, Prevention, Skin care, Skincare, Toxic Overload, Travel

Page 3 of 4 1234