by AFisher on January 13, 2011
Eleven Realistic Steps to a Less-Toxic Life
By Amy Fisher; January 2, 2011
Let’s face it. We’d all love to live a healthier, more natural life. But if you are just starting down this path, the steps to get there can feel a bit…..overwhelming.
Where do I start?
What should I focus on first?
What are the areas that really matter? Which ones don’t?
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Indeed, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Our guide below will give you some real steps that you can take to achieve a more natural lifestyle. Here you’ll find ways to change your buying patterns and choices and, in turn, reduce your exposure to the toxic chemicals that plague our everyday lives.
We realize that few of us have money to burn. Are we proposing that you do a clean sweep of the house and replace everything with natural products? Of course not. That’s not only wasteful, but impractical, too. Instead, we’ve created this list as a way to target your spending: these are real, tangible steps that you can take to green your life over time—without breaking the bank. It’s simply a matter of knowing where to start, and where to focus your time and money. So hold on, and here we go.
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by AFisher on December 18, 2010
Many product lines claim to be natural. But are they really?
By Amy Fisher; December 12, 2010
For those of us trying to make healthy choices, we don’t take the easy way out.
We recycle, sorting and crushing into correct bins. We’ve tossed the nasty chemical cleaners and opted instead for plant-based ones. We scour through the produce section at the grocery store, looking for that coveted “organic” label. And when it comes to beauty and skin care products, we don’t simply pluck a bottle of Jergens lotion or Cover Girl foundation from the shelves at Target or Walgreens. Instead, we trudge off to our nearest Whole Foods, Natural Grocers or similar store, reusable bag in hand, intent on purchasing healthy and chemical-free natural beauty and cosmetic products from a trusted retailer.
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by AFisher on February 17, 2011
What’s in YOUR body lotion?
By Amy Fisher; February 17, 2011
It’s the dead of winter, and we all have it: dry, itchy, flaky skin. And if you’re like us, you are slathering on body lotion trying to keep your dry skin in check.
But what’s really in that lotion you’ve been applying once, twice, even three times per day? Is it really the “pure” or “natural” product that the label claims? Chances are, your body lotion contains a mixture of chemicals — some of them even considered toxic. [click to continue…]
