By guest blogger, Becca Piastrelli For those of you with wood floors that could use a little pick-me-up polishing, it’s easier than you think to do-it-yourself. The combination of anti-bacterial white vinegar with wood preserving olive oil will work wonders on your precious flooring. Add in some essential oil (I enjoy the refreshing scent of… Read More
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3 Feng Shui Tips for Peace, Harmony & Joy in Your Life
Feng Shui is an ancient tool used to create harmonious, peaceful and joy-filled environments. Its origins date back thousands of years ago to ancient China. Life was so much simpler and organic at that time. People looked to the natural environment for guidance on how to live well. Things have changed today; however, the tools… Read More
Are You Being MisLEAD? Red Lips. Bright Paint. High Price.
Most of us today are aware of the serious health repercussions associated with lead. We may go to great lengths to avoid exposing ourselves and our loved ones to this heavy metal and neurotoxin that can cause learning, language and behavioral problems. We avoid purchasing toys made in countries where lead is still acceptable for… Read More
The Toxic Body Burden: Environmental Illness + Chemical Sensitivity
By Dr. Lisa Nagy You may suffer from, or have heard the term, Environmental Illness (EI) or Chemical Sensitivity. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (a division of the NIH) defines MCS as a “chronic, recurring disease caused by a person’s inability to tolerate an environmental chemical or class of foreign chemicals.” According to… Read More
RON & LISA WIN in the 34th ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS!
It’s pretty big news actually (o.k., like…HUGE!!). The Telly Awards has named Ron and Lisa Beres as a second place, Bronze winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards for our piece titled Creating DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Products on The SUZANNE Show. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly… Read More
Are You Sleeping With the Enemy: Hormone Disruptors?
Good night, sleep tight…don’t let the bed bugs bite. But, a bed bug may be the least of your worries as you lay down to sleep with your spouse, your pet, your child – or even a dust mite. Rather, we are talking about a sinister culprit cohabitating your residence each day, night after night… Read More
OM the Home: Spring Clean Your Way to Green!
by Ava Anderson It’s that time of year – SPRING CLEANING! Today, we’re talking about a real top to bottom swipe over your entire home. But, before you pull out all those bright blue and green bottles of potent liquid, you may want to consider this. Have you ever wondered why – when you unscrew the… Read More
Fatal Attraction: Magnetic Fields at Home (Part I)
by Oram Miller, BBEC The type of electromagnetic field (EMF) best known to most people is a magnetic field from electricity; yet there is still much to learn about where this EMFs originates, how it affects your family and what can be done about it. We will cover this topic over a three part series beginning… Read More