Organic Food for the Rich and Poor
Last fall I posted an article on Facebook that generated many interesting comments. One woman's comment in particular caught my eye and I was...
Even Organic Honey Contains Toxic Glyphosate, Study Finds
A recent study from Boston University and Abraxis LLC, found glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup herbicide, present in honey. The study found that...
There's Antibacterial Chemicals in My What?
Recently the FDA made the recommendation that Triclosan be removed from antibacterial soap because there wasn't enough evidence to determine if it was effective....
7 Ways The Monsanto / Bayer Merge Will Impact Our Health
Monsanto has agreed to merge with Bayer, a deal worth a total of $66 billion when Monsanto’s debt is taken into account. The combined...
9 Surprising Reasons Why We Have Body Acne
For most people who have acne, it appears primarily on the face. However, if this skin condition progresses and becomes more severe, it can...
There is a Serious Lack of Regulation of U.S. Cosmetics
The $71 billion cosmetics industry in the U.S. is severely under-regulated. Cosmetics and other personal care products are “one of the least regulated industries...
Green Renovations: The Best Eco-Friendly Countertops
Remodeling a kitchen is on many homeowners’ to-do lists, and putting in new countertops is often the biggest part of that remodel. For most...
How to Heal a Scratched Cornea Naturally
My youngest daughter was playing with my older daughter who accidentally scratched her eye with her nails (she was swinging her hands and unfortunately...
Swimming Pool or Cesspool? The Toxic Reality of Public Pools
When I was a child, peeing in the pool was second on the list of no-no’s right after “don’t go into the water for...
9 Reasons to Use 100% Natural Sunscreen
The purpose of sunscreen is to protect your skin against damage, including sunburn and skin cancer, associated with exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) and...