Non-Toxic Living

Pets and Plant Poisoning

Posted on 01. Oct, 2009 by Cheryl.

There are numerous plant species that are toxic to cats and/or dogs, as well as to other pets. The results might be anything from a little tummy-ache to diarrhea to death.

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Wild Edibles

Posted on 22. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl.

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There are over 20,000 wild edible plants growing in the United States and Canada. They vary by geographical area, habitat, harvest season, ease of harvest, type of food provided, preparation procedures, whether eaten raw, cooked, or as an ingredient in recipes, whether they are eaten when young or mature, taste, ease of digestion, [...]

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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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No Sugar Apple Pie

Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl.

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Here’s an old family recipe for pie without sugar. It also contains NO toxic sugar substitutes. What’s the secret? The apples!  Most apple pies are made with green apples, such as Granny Smith. However, if you want to add no sugar, you need a sweeter apple and you need to add some concentrated [...]

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Alternatives to Sugar

Posted on 22. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl.

Increased consumption of sugar per person over the last century is huge.  In 1900 it was seven pounds per person per year and today the average is around 220 pounds. Directly related to the consumption of sugar and simple carbohydrates (which change to sugar in the body) are diseases such as obesity, hypoglycemia, and diabetes. [...]

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Global Warming, Cars, and the Environment

Posted on 22. Jul, 2008 by Anna.

Hello Everyone! I was really excited when I was invited to do a guest post on this blog! It is a big honor to be given this opportunity. It is a great pleasure informing you about the important topic I have chosen. As an American citizen, I am concerned for our [...]

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Yerba Mate Tea

Posted on 03. Jul, 2008 by Anna.

Many of the common drinks that have become a part of life for people all over the world actually contain dangerous and damaging levels of toxins.
Here is one article which gives some information on the toxins that can be found in common soft drinks.
www.cseindia.org

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Unhealthy foods and drinks can, admittedly, become addictive. [...]

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Non-Toxic House Cleaning

Posted on 03. Jul, 2008 by Anna.

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The everyday cleaning materials we can buy in supermarkets may look nice on the shelves, but most if not all of them are full of damaging chemical toxins.  These toxins can be absorbed into the body in many ways – through ingestion, breathing, and even skin-contact.  And in many cases the toxins [...]

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