Non-Toxic Living

12 Common Labels: What do they mean?

Posted on 19. Aug, 2009 by Cheryl.

Image by nikoretro via Flickr

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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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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Non-Toxic Flea Control

Posted on 19. Jun, 2009 by Cheryl.

There are many flea control products on the market today, but most of the products are harmful to both the pet and the people around them. However, there are ways to control  these pests without poisoning pets, people, plants and the environment. Here are some steps you can take:

Stop the flea population from growing. The [...]

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How to Start Eating Properly

Posted on 04. Apr, 2009 by Anna.

If you currently do not eat a healthy diet, it can seem difficult to start.
However, healthy eating habits are important, if you are going to maintaining proper bodily functions and live a disease-free life.
If you struggle with eating properly, than you know that breaking unhealthy habits can be the most difficult part of the process. [...]

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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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Cravings and Health

Posted on 16. Nov, 2008 by Anna.

When you find yourself craving a certain food, your body may be trying to tell you something.  If you are craving something unhealthy, this does not necessarily mean that you should go out and eat lots of that unhealthy substance.  But you might have a look at a few other factors.
1.  You might be craving [...]

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Could The Problem Be We Just Do Not Care What We Eat?

Posted on 19. Aug, 2008 by Anna.

I just read the findings of a survey done by the USDA, and I was surprised at what I saw. I am sorry if I have to vent a little in this article, but it disturbed me some. I am trying to see the logic.
The survey was on food labels. To be [...]

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“You Are What You Eat”

Posted on 11. Aug, 2008 by Anna.

I just found this video and it brought chills. Why? This is not something that is new to me. I have known these things since I was a baby. I grew up in a home where Skippy peanut butter was banned, white bread was never seen, and maraschino cherries – I [...]

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Water and Good Health

Posted on 07. Jul, 2008 by Anna.

by Helder Luis

Water is the most simple element, and at the same time one of the more important elements, that we consume into our body. It is vital to everything our body does, it is fundamental to every function, and it is the most relevant element to life. One simple example of this is the [...]

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