Apple cider vinegar is incredibly versatile and these 25 uses for it will change your life. Sign up for our weekly newsletter for tips on how to select non-toxic products! Did you know that It's been used as a healing elixir since 400 B.C.? Vinegar was used by the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates - he prescribed it for up to 17 …
It’s Settled. Probiotics Work & Here’s 70+ Brands Ranked on Quality & Science
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 …
Bread, Tortillas, Wraps & Bagels–Bakery Brands Ingredient Investigation
Bread, tortillas, wraps & bagels are a family staple for school lunches, summer picnics, barbecues, and warm weather meals. With so many options, there are limitless possibilities of meals that can be made. Although these products can fill up your family’s hungry bellies, they can also be full of unhealthy additives and chemicals that you may …
50+ Salad Dressings & Marinades Without Additives & Chemicals
So you've opted for a salad. Good job picking a healthier meal with more fiber and nutrients. But are you pouring on an unhealthy dose of chemicals, artificial coloring, and high-fructose corn syrup on top? That certainly could be the case if you're using store-bought salad dressing. So where are all the better store-bought salad dressings and …
Top 50 + Organic Snacks
When it comes to convenience, there's just something about snacks. Everyone loves them. Just ask any kid who says they're not hungry at breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. Merely mutter the word snack and they'll jump at the chance to shovel their own body weight in snacks into their mouths. We've covered different grocery store investigations like …
Similar Chemical to BPA Linked to Infertility & Weight Gain–Meet the Bisphenol Sisters
By now you probably know that BPA is something you should avoid. Chances are you know this because you see a ton of plastics in the store that advertise they're "BPA Free" with a little sticker on their product. It's the new thing in marketing. Advertise what's not in your product because the consumer is catching on to all the shit that has been in …
10 Reasons Why Dry Brushing Benefits Your Health, Especially For Detoxing
No, this isn't about using dry shampoo on those days you can't fit in a shower. Dry brushing is a technique of massaging the skin with a stiff, natural bristled brush. Though that may not sound like a relaxing massage, it has a number of benefits. The process of dry brushing has been around for centuries and in many different cultures. Beyond …
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When it comes to your family, you need reliable information and you need it quick. Pick up a copy of Green Enough today and get started detoxing your home from harmful chemicals and learn all about how to be greener without going batshit crazy. Being a mother in this generation is so complicated, but it doesn't need to be. There are simple …
Independent Study Testing Dangers of Glyphosate Asks For Crowdfunding Support
A new independent study will evaluate the dangers of glyphosate, the main chemical found in Roundup herbicide, following closely the way it's used in and around our homes. The study is being run by the Ramazzini Institute in Italy and they are asking for $1,000,000 Euro in crowdfunding support to answer important questions about this chemical and …
How to Make Your Kids Enjoy Gardening Even in Winter
Gardening in the winter with kids is both fun and educational. They get to witness the natural growth of plants while also learning their importance. It’s easy to imagine hanging out with your kids in the garden when the sun is up during the spring and summer seasons. Still, what about the winter season? Yes, it is a cold season and is not the best …
Makerspace Safety: Safe Ingredients to Use For STEM Projects
Having a dedicated makerspace for kids is a great way to spark your child’s interest in STEM – science, technology, engineering and math – and give her a leg up on college entry, scholarship applications and a secure future. Schools all over the country are even starting to create makerspace labs to foster creativity and and an exploratory way to …
3D Printers: Which Ones Have the Safest Ingredients for Your Family
In the past, helping your child create products was impossible outside of craft projects, artwork and sewing. Today, the advent of 3D printer technology means you can build your child an amazing maker space without spending thousands of dollars. This is a great holiday gift that can spark your child’s imagination and ignite an amazing career, but …
