I decided rather than a lot of small posts about individual items I would write a list of some of the things I’ve been shopping for with some recommendations. I am still working on a larger buying guide to help people find healthier products. This list is not just new things, but also some things …
I believe in buying high quality products, and linens are no exception. However, when recently searching for sheets I found a variety of options and a wide range of price points. I wanted to document this as a reference for my clients and others who are looking for some high quality sheets or other linens. …
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As of a few weeks ago I finished switching out CFL bulbs for LED bulbs and I’m happy with the result. I prefer the quality of light to both CFL’s and incandescents and it’s nice to be able to throw away lightbulbs if they break and not have to worry about mercury exposure or contamination. …
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I have tried numerous items in my search for healthier and higher quality products for cleaning and personal care. My first success story, about 25 years ago, was switching to JĀSÖN toothpaste in an attempt to eliminate my sodium lauryl sulfate exposure. I had done this because I had read that SLS was linked to canker sores, of …
I was just thinking about how the oils I tend to use are all fruit oils: Coconut Oil Palm Oil Olive Oil I’m not sure if there’s any significance to that but I thought it was noteworthy.
I’ve decided to buy some organic cotton (OC) clothing and try it out. I placed an order with Rawganique.com because they had OC boxers, t-shirts, and socks. I bought a few of each to test how they feel in daily life. The prices were fairly consistent with department store prices. T-shirts were $15, boxers were …
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This is a 14 minute report from April 2012 that interviews Dr. Robert Lustig and other professionals about the connection between sugar and diseases including type 2 diabetes (sugar diabetes), heart disease, and cancer. It also briefly addresses the addictive nature of sugar. This piece is obviously an oversimplification of the processes involved but worth …
Dr. Terry Wahls talks about her dietary changes that successfully treated her symptoms of MS. Her protocol: 3 cups of green leaves per day – Vitamins B, A, C, K, and minerals 3 cups of sulfur rich vegetables per day 3 cups of bright color per day (preferably 3 different colors) – flavonoids and polyphenols …
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So I came across old Jack LaLanne videos and have been watching them and enjoying them immensely. I don’t agree with everything he says or recommends with regard to diet but his passion for trying to educate people and inspire them to make positive changes to their lifestyles is infectious. Here are some of my …