Probiotics are a $50 billion dollar industry. And that's for good reason. Since 2008, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been studying bacteria and it impacts on our health, isolating over 2,000 strains of human bacteria and studying them. Those findings have fundamentally changed our understanding of how the body works. But which …
Try These 10 Waste-Free Products to Simplify Your Life & Go Plastic-Free
There are so many health benefits to implementing a waste-free life. From better mental health to better physical health, waste-free living is catching on as a way to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals and simplify your life. Results may vary, but families can also participate in this trend because the benefits are the same. Waste-free becomes …
Dangerous Chemicals in Food Packaging: Grocery Stores & PFAS
One important contaminant that is not transparent in our food system is the use of "indirect additives" coming from packaging, storage & cooking. And it's quite a conundrum because these "indirect additives" get into our food whenever heat, acid or fat are in the mix, which is quite commonplace. Unfortunately, there was no way to find out other …
Which 50 Retailers Are Protecting Your Family From Toxic Chemicals?
Which retailers are looking out for the health of your family and protecting them from toxic chemicals? This is an important question for families who are constantly shopping at retail stores. And we're in luck because Safer Chemicals Healthy Families has done all the work behind the scenes to answer that question and because they are a partner, we …
Not All Organic Milk Is Created Equal–Best and Worst Organic Dairies
Not all organic milk is created equal so we've learned from a recent report from the Cornucopia Institute. From best to worst organic dairies it's clear that the mission of organic can vary from brand to brand. Popularity can be problematic. Once people start catching on to an idea or practice and popularity sets in, companies roll in to capture a …
Over the Counter (OTC) Cough Syrup Investigation with Elderberry Syrup Recipes
Coughing. It's not fun, and we usually just want to make it stop, however, coughing is one of the body's miraculous ways of getting rid of things it knows shouldn't be there. Especially in the lungs where air is supposed to be, coughing is the natural mechanism that works to ensure clear airways, so it's important to distinguish between a cough the …
The Ultimate Non-Toxic Dog Food Investigation
Our pets are important to us. Actually, they're not just pets, they're members of the family. So much so that pet owners in the United States spent $23 billion on pet food in 2015 alone according to the American Pet Products Association. And that's just food! Overall, we spent a massive $69.5 billion on our pets over the course of a year. …
Toxic Cadmium Found in Women’s Jewelry at Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya
Before you head to Ross, Nordstrom Rack, and Papaya, you may want to take a look at a report recently dropped by the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health about cadmium in jewelry. Cadmium, an incredibly toxic heavy metal that causes cancer and reproductive harm, was found in jewelry sold with women’s dresses and shirts. The public has been …
The Ultimate Non-Toxic Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Investigation
Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies are hard to ignore online. Women have found a way to have an independent business without having to leave the comfort of their home and we are happy for them. However, which companies are selling products with questionable ingredients? When the cosmetic industry virtually runs itself, it's paramount for …
BACK TO SCHOOL ALERT: Asbestos Found in Crayons and Other Dangerous School Supplies
Just as school is about to get back in session, some concerning news has surfaced about common school supplies. Asbestos and other developmental toxins were found in crayons, 3-ring binders, and dry erase markers. As parents are scrambling to purchase school supplies before school gets back into session, they are now faced with the extra stress of …
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Disposable Plastic Straws
Disposable plastic straws are very small in size, but they pose a massive threat to the planet. Why? It's all in the numbers. We use and toss 500,000,000 disposable straws every single day here in the US. In the drive-through, at the coffee shop, during dinner out -- that's right, 182 BILLION straws a year. A gargantuan mountain of landfill trash …
Must Have Items For a Non-Toxic Baby Registry
Babies feel like they need a lot of stuff. As a first-time mom (or even second, third, fourth, etc.) it is easy to feel like you need to accumulate so many “critical” things but when you are debating wipe warmers and and 3rd rocking contraption it is time to step back and think what do you truly need and how to keep it free of toxic chemicals and …
