Spirulina: Do Risks of Contamination Outweigh the Benefits?
You may not have realized it, but if you have ever eaten spirulina, you were eating algae. Yes, that stuff that people with chlorinated swimming pools …
Green Living
Recipe for Feeding and Healing a Sick Chicken
Our family has kept a flock of chickens in the backyard for several years now. While I by no means consider myself a chicken expert, I have definitely …
Nontoxic Pillow Review: Can Healthy Be Comfortable and Affordable Too?
One of the most common questions I receive about our intelliBED mattress (we have 5 of them!) is actually not about the bed at all … it’s …
10 Tips for Using Stainless Steel Cookware Safely (without risk of heavy metals poisoning)
Stainless steel is a common and popular choice in cookware today. It is also erroneously assumed to be completely safe and without health risk by most …
Safe Flea Control for Pets: No Pesticides and No Drugs (+ Video)
Resolving a flea infestation in your home with natural, nontoxic methods is a fairly simple and straightforward process. Preventing and controlling …
TSA Precheck Review: Help for Health Conscious Fliers
Most parents can attest to the fact that flying with young children can be a stressful if not harrowing experience. In the United States, the …
Organic Furniture. Going Green and Nontoxic on a Budget
How to identify and source safe, nontoxic, green, and organic furniture for your home and office that is budget conscious and also practical for …
What To Do With Burnt Rice (hint: don’t throw it out!)
A pot of burnt rice is a common kitchen mistake, but there is no need to throw it out when you can easily salvage the process and save dinner! If you …
What is Castile Soap and is it Really a Green Choice?
Castile soap is a very popular choice for personal care and cleaning. Be aware of these tips to know what to buy and to avoid low-quality brands with …
70+ nonGMO Crops Sprayed With Roundup Just Before Harvest
Application of herbicides containing the toxic chemical glyphosate (Roundup) is common for dozens of conventional food crops, in many instances, just …
Veganic: Better or Worse than Organic?
Lately, I’ve noticed a growing number of products at the healthfood store that are labeled veganic. Maybe you’ve noticed the same thing. …
Bacterial Cellulose in Kombucha May Help Colonize Mars
Anyone who has ever brewed kombucha tea knows that the bacterial cellulose that makes up the spongy SCOBY culture is some pretty strong stuff. The …