Masking body odor is an essential part of everyday hygiene. When choosing a deodorant, you can opt for a natural deodorant or a traditional antiperspirant. Traditional antiperspirants, however, typically contain toxic components which can include triclosan, propylene glycol, aluminum, BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), synthetic fragrances and other harmful hormone disrupting preservatives like parabens. Contrarily, natural deodorants… Read More
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Reasons to Choose Nontoxic Bedding & Improve Your Sleep
Your body goes through a host of vital repairs, rejuvenation and detoxification processes while you snooze each night. However, if your bedroom isn’t a sanctuary designed for optimum rest and repair due to avoidable toxins, then you’re applying unnecessary work to your body’s load. This burden subsequently limits your body’s natural ability to maintain health and… Read More
The Hidden Truth About Beauty Products and What You Must Do Now
If you connect with us on our social media channels – Instagram, Twitter or Facebook – then you know I (Lisa) adore trying out new skincare products to keep you abreast of the good, the bad and the dangerously ugly in terms of toxic ingredients and their associated health risks. Scary Skincare Statistics There’s a… Read More
AIR On The Side Of Caution: Simple Steps to Brethe Easier at Home!
Have you ever purchased a new car and received that nice, thick driver’s manual to store conveniently in your glovebox? Contracts signed, you zip off the lot in your shiny, new wheels with a tome of security knowing you could confidently rely on that baby should you ever encounter a hiss, buzz, whistle or grinding… Read More
Lisa Beres Shares Tips to Avoid BPA on NBC’s Nightly News
According to a new study from U.C. Berkeley, the chemical Bisphenol A — commonly referred to as BPA — may be passed from mom to kids at birth. Environmental consultant, Lisa Beres of The Healthy Home Dream Team®, counsels new mom-to-be, Saarah Samadani on the dangers of BPA – Bisphenol A: a chemical used in… Read More
Install a Shower Filter & Reduce Your Chlorine Exposure
If you are one of over 200 million Americans bathing in chlorinated water each day, then listen up. Don’t assume this doesn’t include you, because today, over 98 percent of U.S.municipal water systems treat water with chlorine-based disinfectants. With all of the bottled water hype and diligence to assure our drinking water is filtered and… Read More
SIX Sunscreen SHOCKERS! What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself!
Summer is here and that means relaxing beach days and festive pool parties. However, I cringe at the sun protection products I see other people buying and using and here are (6) shocking reasons why… Shocker # 1 – SPF is not an accurate predictor of protection! You may be surprised to learn the SPF number on your sunscreen… Read More
Flame Retardants in Your Home: The Truth May be Too Hot to Handle!
The heat is on, but who is really winning this war on toxic chemicals? Most parents think they are doing everything they can to protect their kids. They buy car seats, avoid feeding them unhealthy foods, and assure their children get plenty of exercise. Unfortunately, a lot of parents overlook one important hidden danger: Flame… Read More