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Ingredient Watch List

Fluoride in Food

October 23, 2009

If you are like most people who’ve experienced a natural health awakening over the past few years, (or maybe you’re still in yours – after all, education is a lifelong process!), you are aware of the dangers of fluoride, and you have taken steps to remove it from your water supply.
To recap, sodium fluoride (not [...]

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Why Avoid Parabens?

October 18, 2009

I’ve been more than a little disgusted lately at all of the products I’ve seen hoarding parabens. While I notice them frequently (near the end of most ingredient lists) in lotions, etc, I have also seen them in what companies are claiming as “natural” products (for example, Lush lip balm). Worse yet, at a craft [...]

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Natural Car Cleaning Solutions

August 7, 2009

After a camping trip this past weekend (and a long lapse since the previous cleaning!), the inside of my car was in pretty bad shape. I was determined to use natural solutions for the dirt, grime, and an unpleasant smell that was beginning to waft through the vehicle.
I decided to tackle my dirty windows first. [...]

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Aspartame Not Worth the Risks

April 19, 2009

Although I think we’ve made it pretty clear how we feel about soda, I want to delve a bit deeper into the dangers of diet pop. If you’re thinking the word “diet” makes a Coke or Pepsi (or any other pop for that matter) a “healthier” option, think again. Sure, you can escape from the [...]

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

March 12, 2009

Sarah had noted in a previous post that we learned from Karen Lubbers (Lubbers Family Farm) how to make homemade vanilla extract and I want to show you just how easy the recipe really is. All you need is a glass jar, organic vodka (I used the brand “Rain”), and three vanilla beans (I purchased [...]

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Beware of the HFCS!

February 26, 2009

About a month ago, I began writing this post to inform you that I don’t think there’s ever been an ingredient so sneaky and nasty as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Now I’m writing not just to tell you, but to plead to you- avoid HFCS at all costs!
This will be a difficult task to [...]

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My New Favorite ‘Poo

February 20, 2009

Last summer when I saw this article on NaturalNews.com I was inspired to visit my local health food store and find a good haircare line with nothing to hide. This proved to be a tall order indeed. Not only did the store carry several of the brands named in the article above, but I spent [...]

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Erzulie Cosmetics: A Natural & Beautiful Alternative

February 18, 2009

Although I spent a small fortune browsing Etsy.com (a fabulous site for buying & selling handmade items), I bought my favorite health products yet- Erzulie natural makeup (liquid foundation, blush, lipstick, & concealer), eye-makeup remover, and a 4-step acne kit. I even received a free stick of under eye depuffer with my order!
Erzulie makeup and holistic skincare items are [...]

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Are Your Cosmetics Safe?

January 15, 2009

If you are anything like me, you probably have a wide variety of body care products claiming space in your bathroom. From facial soaps and lotions to nail polish and makeup, I’ve been guilty of using a variety of brands whose ingredients I did not fully question until now.
Once you begin reading the fine print [...]

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Natural Instant Hand Sanitizer

January 1, 2009

Hand sanitizers should not be considered a replacement for soap and water, but can be a convenient way to get peace of mind in the grocery store, on vacation, and even for spritzing door handles in public facilities.
However, reports about bugs growing resistant to the market’s current antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers; inclusion of chemically-questionable [...]

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