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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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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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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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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Ginger Tea and the Benefits of Ginger

Posted on 07. Jul, 2008 by Anna.

One of my favorite drinks in the universe is Ginger Tea, particularly when mixed with Peppermint Tea.
But there is a catch.  It’s not just any Ginger Tea.  I’ve tried Ginger Tea from normal health food or grocery stores and it’s been horrific in comparison.
The Ginger tea I drink comes from a very special farm in [...]

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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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