Yay, the holidays are coming! Know what that means? It means about two months of deliciousness is heading our way! We all have our favorite forbidden foods that seem to…
beyond the labels: how toxic ingredients that can affect brain function slip into cosmetic products
Although the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FDCA) tightened controls over drugs and food when it was enacted in 1938, it hasn’t been updated much since then. However, there have…
six non toxic remedies for your winter wellness journey.
Sticking to healthy habits somehow feels easier in the spring and summer. The weather is nicer, you’re getting outside more, there’s a bevy of delicious fruits and vegetables in season…
are your cleaning products polluting your home?
In a recent study of everyday products, results showed that even “green” cleaning products emit chemicals called VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that can have short-term and long-term negative impacts on…
anchor your wellness with the power of aromatherapy
According to this article in Psychology Today, “Being grounded is the ability to be completely aware and conscious during the present moment. If you’re grounded, you practice a deep sense…
what is pinkwashing and why is it so important?
We’ve talked before about greenwashing — when a company makes “green,” “all natural,” and “organic” claims despite being anything but. Pinkwashing is similar. It’s when a company slaps a pink…
sweating the small stuff: the toxic truth about deodorants
Worried about the potential risks associated with the ingredients in your deodorant? You would think that if a product is sold in a store, it’s passed some kind of safety…
decoding dental care products: how to pick the right toothpaste for your family
Feeling skeptical about whether any of the many toothpastes in the dental hygiene aisle at your local stores are as safe as they claim to be? We don’t blame you.…
the ABCs of clear skin: your back-to-school guide
Which came first, stress or the pimple? It’s a vicious cycle experienced by teens (and probably teachers and parents!) throughout the school year but especially during the first few months…
handling toxic back-to-school concerns: a grownups’ guide
Back-to-school time is not just about the kiddos. It’s also about the kiddos’ grownups, like you, who worry about their littles (even the littles who are in high school and…