Clean And Green; Nontoxic Cleaning
Most people think that a clean house means a healthy house but for the average home this cleanliness comes at the expense of exposing their families to hundreds of toxic chemicals which makes it more like a house of toxins which is far from healthy. Toxic chemicals in everything from laundry detergent, dishwasher soap and [...]
Hydrate and Protect Your Face To Prevent Signs Of Aging
Moisturizers are meant to hydrate the upper layer of the skin. Even if you have oily skin, you need a moisturizer. I do not have oily skin so the products I am recommending are geared more towards mature or maturing skin, which would basically be anyone over 35.
I use different products from time to time, [...]
Detox, Relax and Build Collagen In An Infrared Sauna
One of the things that I use and find very beneficial is an infrared sauna. Infrared saunas are different than conventional saunas (much better). Infrared heat is the heat that you get from the sun without the harmful UV rays. Infrared heat penetrates deeper than heat in a conventional sauna. Infrared raises your body core [...]
Perfumes; Not So Sweet Smelling Afterall
The majority of my friends who are reading this already do not wear perfume so this is geared towards those who may be surprised to find that their perfume or after-shave is not so sweet smelling after all. 95% of chemicals used in fragrances are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum (like the same chemicals in [...]
Pesky Pests and The Toxins Used to Rid Them
I think we all know the dangers of pesticides and herbicides so I do not think I have to say very much about letting a pest control company come in and spray your house with toxic chemicals. There are companies out there that do not use these toxic chemicals. If you live in San Antonio [...]
Just Say No To Drycleaning and Yes To “Wetcleaning”
Dry Cleaning has some of the most toxic chemicals that can cause serious health problems. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences states that: "Short-term exposure to PERC (Perchloroethylene-the main chemical used in dry cleaning) can cause adverse health effects on the nervous system that include dizziness, fatigue, headaches, sweating, incoordination, and unconsciousness. Long-term exposure [...]
Why You Should Avoid Teflon
I do not use pans coated with any Teflon or non-stick surface. Teflon pans contain a chemical abbreviated PTFE that is toxic. Dupont, the makers of Teflon, say that Teflon is safe as long as it’s not heated above 550 degrees. At this temperature it begins to decompose and release tiny particles of PFOA that [...]
How Toxic Is Your Home?
Most people don't realize that the inside of your house can be a major health hazard. Things like asthma and respiratory problems among children and adults are on the rise. Many experts believe this is related to all the chemicals that we bring into our home. Some of the biggest offenders are chemicals that we [...]
Which Water Filter Should You Get?
I own a countertop water dispensing system*. It dispenses hot and cold water and has a 3 filter system. A number of years ago, I got to wondering if the water from it really was free of contaminants. The one’s that I were concerned about were things like chemicals in dry cleaning compounds, chlorine and [...]
Pesticides In Food;The Dirty Dozen
Pesticides in our food has become a growing concern. Buying organic is not always cost effective for everyone and sometimes organic is not always available. However, there are certain things that you should always buy organic and if you can't then don't eat it. These fruits and vegeatables are called the dirty dozen and are listed [...]
