Non-Toxic Personal Care:
Raise Your Hand if You’re Sure…
…that you’re free from toxins! That’s right, today we’re going to discuss non-toxic deodorant options.
Deodorant vs. Antiperspirant
The first major distinction we need to make is between products that control odor (deodorants) and products that control wetness (antiperspirants). You’ve probably seen the emails from years ago talking about how antiperspirants are a leading cause of breast cancer. And, like me, you probably went right to Snopes and then decided they were probably OK and forgot all about it.
But here’s the thing: Read the rest of this entry »
SALT
Sorry, this post isn’t about Angelina Jolie. But I’m glad that got your attention.
It’s about the yummy stuff that you shake onto your meals (and is in every packaged food you buy). But don’t worry, unlike the USDA, I’m not going to yell at you about your salt intake, if it’s the right kind of salt. But before we get into that, let’s understand the minerals that may make up your salt, and their roles. Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing Safe Cookware
I LOVE my new cookware. Really love it. Like, yes, I want to marry it.
But it was a long road of research before I decided on a new set. Below I’ll share the results with you, especially as this is the season when good, expensive cookware is often as much as 70% off! Read the rest of this entry »









