616viewsWant to kill mosquitoes before they bite you to death and make the kids miserable? So did Brandi Stupica. The Michigan mom of two hated worrying about her kids getting mosquito bites that could lead to something more serious, like dengue fever or even the Zika virus. But she also hated using toxic chemical-based mosquito repellent because, […]
Green consumers have scored a major victory! CVS Health, the store where you probably buy many cosmetics and personal care products, has promised to make those products safer by removing chemicals in their products that have been linked to cancer, birth defects, and hormone disruption. Those chemicals include parabens, phthalates and formaldehyde. Nearly 600 beauty and […]
Do you love daffodils and cherry blossoms…but hate pollen? As you’re oohing and aahing over the forsythia, are your kids sneezing, coughing and rubbing itchy eyes? Here are 7 ways to help your kids breathe easier throughout the pollen season. Why Is Pollen So Hard on Kids? Spring can be tough on little lungs, […]
1.4kviews It’s one thing to put toxic chemicals on your skin. But to put them right inside your body? Depending on their ingredients, you could be setting yourself up for a big chemical no-no . That’s why shifting to safe non-toxic lube should be just as important as buying non-toxic shampoo, soap, or skin lotion. […]
Headache? Achy joints? Runny nose? Itchy eyes? You’re probably thinking you’ve got a cold. It might just be that your indoor air quality stinks – literally. Indoor air quality can be a LOT more polluted than the air outside. That’s bad news for those of us who live inside – which, I think, is everyone […]
Essential oils can pep you up, make you happy, clear your head, and soothe dry skin. Some oils actually have germ-fighting capabilities. Others can help you ward off a cold. But there are so many essential oils, which ones help you with what ailment? And how should you use them so they work their magic […]
Getting and keeping healthy skin involves a lot more than washing your face. It’s about protecting your skin from the sun, dryness, dirt, cuts and scratches, rashes, and maybe even the wrong foods. Though summertime puts a focus on the need for the right sunscreen, you really should focus on healthy skin all year long. […]
347views I get skin cancer every year, and believe me, it’s not pleasant. Fortunately, I “only” get basal cell skin cancer, which is not life-threatening. But I still have to get the skin cancer burned off or cut out. I’ve had it on my eyelid, my arms, my collarbone and my upper chest, and have […]
