Going green isn’t easy. Yes, it might be easy to replace your lightbulbs with energy saving versions, or to turn the TV off at the plug rather than put it on standby. But understanding why you’re doing what you need to do, and what is really involved in going green can sometimes seem like a [...]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to eco clothing and shoes, this means making use of eco friendly materials that are sustainable as well as healthy. However, it can be hard at first to understand just what this means, so here is a quick guide to some of the products to buy if you want to be eco friendly.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to using environment friendly products around the home, consider things you use all the time - including toilet paper. Have you ever considered buying recycled paper? Many people choose not to do this, however it helps to have all the facts as part of your decision making process, and to learn whether it is as healthy as non-recycled paper.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to your garden, you probably want to do what you can to make it natural. However, one of the hardest parts can be the avoidance of toxic pesticides. The good news is that there are safe and healthy natural alternatives that can work just as well.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to eco friendly living, your greenhouse can become a huge part of your plans! Many people now have greenhouses as a way to grow certain fruits and vegetables all year round, as well as growing organic. However, a new trend comes from the fact that many people are now growing eco friendly greenhouses to grow them in.
Continue ReadingAs Christmas quickly approaches, I decided to start a new ‘green Christmas’ series to help everyone have a more eco friendly Christmas. Remember, though I’ll be giving you many tips to help your Christmas be fun, healthy and eco friendly, even if you can only implement a few you’ll still be making a difference!
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to finding natural health cures for depression it can, at times, be confusing. There are so many mixed messages, which is why it’s important to go to your doctor for expert advice. However, if your doctor gives it the OK, there are a number of herbal remedies that can help with your [...]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to household problems, mold is something many of us suffer with: so what environmentally friendly cleaning products are available to help us get rid of this problem? Choose a natural option and you can avoid allergic reactions to commercial cleaners yet still win the battle against mold in the home.
Continue ReadingThe question ‘what is fairtrade?’ is an important one: you’ve probably seen many products in stores labelled as fairtrade, as well as mentions of it in the media. But it’s important to know what it is if you’re planning to give any fairtrade gifts for Christmas.
Continue ReadingIf you’re interested in any natural health remedies, you should start with preventing yourself from getting ill in the first place. You might not believe it, but the indoor air pollution of our homes is a big factor into how well we feel from day to day.
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Continue ReadingWhen it comes to green building products, paint stripping may be a necessary job - but you don't have to make it dangerous! There are now many different non-toxic paint strippers available, and some of which can even make it safer to remove lead paint from your walls.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to 'go green products' some of the worst can be those products that we use to help make our skin, nails and hair looking great. We all want to make sure we are presented as best we can be. However, you should think carefully about what you're applying to your skin.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to buying an eco friendly Christmas tree, you first need to understand the pros and cons of real vs. fake trees.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to saving energy in an effort to reduce carbon emissions, many homeowners have begun to improve their property with measures such as installing double glazing and insulating the loft. Whilst these are important, it’s also important to understand all the implications of these improvements.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to Christmas, many of us love our traditional food. However, if you’d like to do something different this year, or want to go vegetarian for ethical or environmental reasons, then here is a quick guide to making a vegetarian Christmas dinner that everyone will love.
Continue ReadingWe all know that we should ‘eat our greens’, but if you find it hard to stay healthy and eat enough veg then maybe you need a little inspiration in the form of the scientific facts about the natural health nutrition that broccoli gives us.
Continue ReadingI won’t even get started on what’s unhealthy about much of our makeup in general, I’ll save that for a future entry, but I want to talk about why you should do your best not to ever leave your makeup on all night.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to problems such as cholesterol, food can be a great natural health remedy. You probably already have some idea of which foods you should avoid, but are you aware of the many foods that can actually lower your cholesterol levels? Here is a quick list of a few that might help:
Continue ReadingWith all the media attention in recent years on being more healthy, you might have heard of toxic paint volatile organic compounds – VOCs. These are dangerous gases that are emitted from a wide range of items. It’s important to learn where these come from, and the damage they can have on your health.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to tips for going green it's important to try and understand the role that everything you own has in that process. One of the items many of us use is teflon - more specifically, teflon pans. However, many pet birds have been known to die from fumes released from this non-stick cookware. This is due to the many chemicals it contains. So does this also mean Teflon is unsuitable for humans, and that the chemicals can leech onto food?
Continue ReadingThere are so many chemicals in our day to day life that it makes sense to start looking towards natural health solutions to help purify the air in our homes. After all, this is the air we breathe whenever we are inside, and it's a lot more polluted than you might realise.
Continue ReadingHealthy eating for children comes with a number of challenges, especially when you consider the fact that it can sometimes be hard to tell just what the ingredients are in their food. Back in 2008 there was a big scare regarding candy coins at Halloween, after they were tainted with a carcinogenic substance melamine. Several children had become ill after ingesting the substance, and parents become worried around the world.
Continue ReadingAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD) is now becoming more and more commonly diagnosed in both children and adults. If you want to help your child manage the condition, then follow these tips for healthy eating for kids.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to eco friendly baby products, knowing if it's an eco friendly product can be difficult. There are so many body care products labelled as good for our baby, but the truth is that babies' skin is very think and sensitive. Even if a product is safe for adults, it may not be safe for your baby. Often, eco friendly and healthy go hand in hand when it comes to choosing a baby product.
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