By Guest Blogger, Ben Mead, managing director of Hohenstein Institute Although our bodies are in constant contact with many forms of textiles, few of us have given serious thought to the chemicals that are present in our clothes, footwear, and home goods. In fact, four in 10 people are unaware of how textiles or clothing… Read More
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The Upgrade Your Shower SPACE® Sweepstakes!
If you’re still using a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) shower curtain liner, don’t. We’ve discussed the dangers from the off-gassing of PVC chemicals into the air you breathe in the past, (read: 5 Non-Toxic & PVC-Free Shower Curtain Alternatives) but many of you are still using one (or more) in your home. A simple shower swap… Read More
How to Choose A Healthy Protein Powder
Choosing a protein powder can be a confusing process. There are so many different types and brands of protein, with different flavors and tempting additives. It can take a while to find one that tastes good, digests easily, and doesn’t break the bank. It’s even more difficult to sift through all of the protein powders… Read More
A Guide to Toxin-Free Painting & Brand Picks
Just watch one episode of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” and it becomes as clear as a sunny Waco, Texas day that a fresh coat of paint can transform any room. But the term fresh can often be deceiving. Lead-based paints were banned in the United States in 1978, but there are a host of toxins still present… Read More
How to Sanitize Your Home Without Harsh Chemicals
By regularly cleaning your house, you might assume that you’re providing yourself and your loved ones with a sanitary, healthy living environment. Many people assume that the most effective way to kill bacteria, remove grease and otherwise create a pristine indoor space is with the use of harsh chemical-based products purchased from a local or… Read More
The Love Your Skin Sweepstakes!
Just watch one episode of E!’s reality show, Botched, and you’ll be running from the Hollywood hills in search of a non-invasive way to improve your appearance. While celebrity surgeons Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif have helped numerous women restore plastic surgeries gone wrong, what if there was a better way to turn back the… Read More
5 Rules and Tips for Building Your Kid’s College Fund
When you become a new parent, it’s quickly evident how expensive raising kids can be. From bottles, diapers, and clothes to strollers, cribs and car seats, the cost of rearing children adds up to a vast amount of money. As kids grow, you’ll notice your expenses simultaneously increase with each year. You’ll need to build… Read More
21 Uses for Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate, more commonly referred to as baking soda, is used for baking far and wide. Its main functions are to make the dough rise by making carbon dioxide. But did you know that baking soda actually has a much wider range of applications? We’ll explore the other ones here! 1. Treating Heartburn Baking soda… Read More