For seniors living in a nursing home, it’s imperative to be extra careful when it comes to health. A nursing home resident will likely need assistance with one or more daily tasks. This dependency can make it difficult to stay healthy when the patient is relying on a caregiver for s or her well-being. This… Read More
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5 Homemade Substitutes for Beauty Products
By guest blogger, Ashley Lipman Did you know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admits “no legal requirements” exist that require cosmetics companies to test their products for safety? Of the 10,000 chemicals that can be used in cosmetic formulations, a mere 11 have been restricted or banned by the FDA; that’s a stark comparison… Read More
4 Common Household Items That Could Be Polluting the Air in Your Home
Air quality is crucial to our overall health and quality of life, but most air in the cities and towns we live in is heavily polluted due to traffic, manufacturing and dense population. Many dwellers believe that their home is safe, boasting better air quality than the outdoor air. In most cases, however, this isn’t… Read More
8 Eco-Friendly Home Renovations Tips
With the imminent danger of climate change, there’s an urgent need for heightened awareness around our individual environmental contributions. For example, if you are planning a home renovation or remodeling project, it’s prudent to shift to eco-friendly alternatives to construct in a way that benefits personal health and the well-being of our planet. Here are… Read More
Items You Should Never Put Down the Drain & Eco Solutions
In recent years, there has been a push toward living a zero-waste lifestyle. The zero-waste movement entails being mindful of what you’re consuming and the waste being produced. For example, something as standard as a household cleaning product could contain wasteful packaging or harsh chemicals that are flushed into our waterways, ultimately harming our marine… Read More
6 P&G Products to Help You Create a Healthier Home
This post may come as a bombshell to those of you who’ve been accustomed to our focus on small- to mid-sized, natural and eco-friendly consumer brands as well as to our readers who may have preconceived notions about the integrity (or, lack thereof) of some corporate giants. Today, however, we’re thrilled to share six sustainably-centric,… 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