Non-Toxic Living

12 Common Labels: What do they mean?

Posted on 19. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl.

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There are many ways in which one product can be more healthy than another product, for human or animal bodies or for the planet. However, some labeling can be misleading. Here are ten common labels and what they do and don’t say.
All-Natural

What it says: Made only from substances still in their [...]

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Sick Building Syndrome

Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl.

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Today’s building and homes are made up of a variety of building materials, decorative materials, and furnishings, many of which contain toxic elements which out-gas into the air we breathe,  make their way into our drinking water, or rub off on skin surfaces of adults, children, even pets.
The human body is a marvelous [...]

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Organic Food: Advantages

Posted on 13. Mar, 2009 by Anna.

Is Organic Really Better?
Is organically grown food really healthier for you than conventionally grown produce? The debate has been raging on since the 1950s as to whether or not organically grown produce is actually better for you than crops from the larger, pesticide using farms. The truth is, while some may say that the jury [...]

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Air Fresheners? Or Air Pollutants?

Posted on 03. Jul, 2008 by Anna.

There seems to be a large market for “air fresheners” these days. Most air fresheners even come with a “fresh fragrance”.
But do these air fresheners really refresh the air? Frankly, No.
First of all, lets look at the basics of what fresh air really is.
One could define fresh air as air that is uncontaminated by [...]

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