Non-Toxic Living

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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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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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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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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