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Organic Label Lawsuit

Monday, April 28th, 2008
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An old friend to this gal, Dr. Bronner's is pushing change in the coolest way.  This company that produces liquid soaps that I've used since I was 15, has brought about a lawsuit in conjunction with the OCA (Organc Consumer ...

Buying Natural Personal Care and Vitamins

Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Posted in Frugal Living, Holistic Health, Non Toxic Living, Personal Care, This n That |
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I've been buying from online shops for awhile now and am constantly checking for new places. I was using (and recommended here previously) A1Nutrition for awhile and was happy with them but they've since gone WAYYY downhill with me having to cancel my ...

Toxic Perfume Lady!

Sunday, November 11th, 2007
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I just love Mike Adams! Can everyone relate? My husband tells me I have a hypersensitive sense of smell but I think its ONLY to chemicals.  Perfumes, fake aromatherapy candles, etc.....all make me tense up (among other lovely things like headaches, ...

What’s YOUR Body Burden?

Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Posted in Bisphenol A - Pthalates issue, EcoWarrior, Non Toxic Living, Personal Care, This n That |
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I'm thinking its a really good thing that the media has recently been focusing on Bisphenol A, pthalates and PBDE's.  If you've not had a chance to glance at the news lately, bottom line is that these chemicals are used in ...

Chemicals in Personal Care Products

Thursday, October 4th, 2007
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This is one of those things that I just can't get past.  As many know, on this natural living path, there are many times that you have to weigh out what is important to you.  Its near impossible to eliminate ...

Natural Bubble Bath?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
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There's really not alot out there in the natural arena that has what I would consider acceptable "natural" ingredients. SLS is a common ingredient in most natural bubble baths which is safe according to The American College of Toxicology ...

Terressentials

Friday, March 2nd, 2007
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Terressentials is a brand that I haven't tried yet but has been on my radar for a number of years now.  I keep emailing them pleading with them to start an affiliate program. ; )   If toxic chemicals in your personal ...

Lavender Oil May Spur Breasts in Boys

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007
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This was reported in the news back during the summer but is once again appearing.  I tried to find some more information on the studies but I'm highly suspect. Why are we zeroing in on the NATURAL ingredients that no ...

Aubrey Organics

Monday, January 8th, 2007
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I usually buy via  co-op but there aren't any to be found and we're in need of some stock on the Aubrey Organics products we use (baby shampoo, men's face scrub, shampoos, etc).  I found this site that is offering ...

American Dental Association Makes Major Announcement on Fluoride.

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006
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Okay...wow, this is so exciting.  On November 9th, the ADA did something, I never expected.  They are now urging parents who use water to constitute the formula for their babies to AVOID FLUORIDE.  They are concerned that at that age, ...