A few weeks ago, something very nice arrived in my mailbox – the latest edition of Acu-Cat: A Guide To Feline Acupressure, a book about Traditional Chinese Medicine and how to do acupressure on your cat. This is one in a series of similar books by internationally renowned animal acupressure practitioners and teachers Amy Snow […]
Natural Migraine Treatments – The Delicious Cures That Work For Me
The other day, I came home from work and as soon as I got in the door noticed the first signs of an oncoming migraine. I haven’t been able to figure out what my migraine triggers are, but stress definitely seems to be a huge factor. And allergies. And going too quickly from a very […]
Green Cleaning Supplies Part II – Laundry, Windows And More
Happy Earth Day! 🙂 As I mentioned in Part I of my mini Green Cleaning Supplies series, the air inside our houses is many times more polluted than outdoor air, and according to the EPA, indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. If you (like me) live in a climate that […]
Green Cleaning Supplies Part I – Kitchen & Bathroom
As much as I hate cleaning (it just seems so pointless since you have to do it over and over again), springtime does bring on the urge to purify ones home a bit more thoroughly than usual. The sun finds all those little areas you managed to ignore all winter long, and the windows… sigh. […]
10 Toxic Cleaning Product Ingredients And How They May Harm You
In a previous post, I wrote about 10 Toxic Personal Care ingredients that should be avoided as much as possible. Today, the focus is on cleaning and common household products, and just as in the personal care post, I’m not writing this to scare you, but to make you aware of what you may be […]
My Favorite Natural Personal Care Products Part II – Organic Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Hair Care & More
As I mentioned in Part I of this mini-series of posts (soaps and moisturizers), for a few years now I have been on a mission to replace all the products we use with natural, non-toxic ones. It has been a lot of trial and error, and I’m still searching for some, but I have managed […]
My Favorite Natural Personal Care Products Part I – Soaps And Moisturizers
For the past 3-4 years, I have tried to find natural, non-toxic alternatives to all the household and personal products we use. It has been a lot of trial and error, further complicated by my sensitive skin and the fact that I’m allergic to so many things, especially natural products, ironically enough. Some natural skincare […]
10 Toxic Personal Care Ingredients And What They Can Do To Your Body
I am not writing this to scare anybody, but I think it’s important to be aware of what is in the products you are considering buying so that you can make an informed decision about whether you are willing to expose yourself and your family to these toxins or not. We are all under attack […]
Biodynamic Farming – The Optimal Way To Grow Anything
I actually became aware of biodynamic farming thanks to my husband. He is very interested in anthroposophy and was reading lots of books about and by Rudolf Steiner, the founder of both anthroposophy and biodynamic farming (and Waldorf education). Once I started researching it a bit, I was amazed that I had not heard about […]
Natural Remedies I Always Keep Around
I have never liked taking medication. You don’t know what’s in them or what the long term effects are, and for me personally, I’m very sensitive to regular, western, medications and usually end up with most of the possible side effects listed, and then some. Sure, there are times when you absolutely need antibiotics or […]