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Health Tips
Kale
Kale is in season this month and freshest when you buy it from your local Farmer's Market. To learn more about how Kale is so good for us to eat: 7 Reasons Kale is the New Beef.
E Ointment
I really like this very simple and natural skin ointment. I use it on my hands after I have been working in my garden, and before I settle down in front of my computer. It's made with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Wheat Germ oil.
Eco Tip: Mercury Hair Testing
Mercury Hair Testing
Find out how much Mercury you have in your body by sending in a sample of your hair and $20 to the Sierra Club. For directions on how to do it, download this pdf.
You can also email the EPA administrator (contact info found on Sierra Club website) and demand stronger laws on preventing air pollution. Did you know... that most mercury comes from coal-fired power plants?
Manuka Honey
Natural Healing
Famous for it's antiseptic powers, Manuka Honey's high level of antibacterial activity can benefit those who suffer eczema, psoriasis and warts, as well as treat minor burns, cuts and wounds. Learn more about the amazing healing qualities of Manuka Honey, read the BBC's article Manuka honey 'could help fight superbugs'
Read more on the ManukaHoney.com website.
p.s. I wouldn't recommend Manuka Honey in your tea because of its medicinal taste!
Eat Cleaner
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I always wash all fruit and vegetables before I eat them however that may not be enough. I was at an EWG dinner recently and met Mareya, who as a concerned mom, came up with this helpful product called "Eat Cleaner". The Eat Cleaner removes pathogens such as dreaded Salmonella and E.coli. It also removes waxes, contaminants, and harmful pesticides from produce. The Eat Cleaner is oderless, tasteless and biodegradable and increases shelf life of favorite fruits and vegetables. |
Wash pesticides off your fruit and vegetables
Health Tips
March 2011
 Traumeel |
- Homeopathic and safe alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs. Rub Traumeel gel onto your skin for temporary relief of bruises, sprains and muscle aches. I used this often when my children were younger and helped them heal quickly from their sports related injuries.JANUARY 2011
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I read this list of "what are the best vegetables for good health" on Dr.Mercola's blog site. This is one of those lists that we should all post on our fridges! Whether you're munching them raw or juicing, some vegetables contain more health building nutrients than others. This list details some of the best vegetables for your health.  |
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For the New Year, do yourself a huge favor and get rid of all beauty products you use that have Parabens in them (Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, Ethyl) because they are hormone disrupters and are linked to increased risk of cancer. Look at your Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Gel, Hair Lotion, Body Lotion, Sunscreen and many types of Makeup. I use a couple of skincare products by Tata Harper |
and they are my favorite of all the ones I have tested over the last 4 years! If you are interested in trying them out, DECEMBER 2010
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According to Livescience.com, the most powerful weapon someone has during cold season is to go out, on a near-daily basis, and put in at least a 30-minute walk. More frequent exercise gets immune cells circulating and appears to put them on alert. |
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NOVEMBER 2010
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If you suffer from Sinusitis: Honey offers antioxidants that help mend mucous membranes because it's a source of bacteria-fighting hydrogene peroxide. All varieties can help kill off sinusitis related pathogens. |
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OCTOBER 2010
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Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the Human Body: Drink 2 glasses of water after waking up-helps activate internal organs. Drink 2 glasses of water before a meal-helps you eat less, and helps digestion. Drink 1 glass of water before taking a bath-helps lower blood pressure. |
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JULY 2010
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The best essential oils that work well against mosquitoes are lemon eucalyptus oil and citronella oil. Add a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser and keep your home mosquito free. You can find my favorite diffuser available in my store. |
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MARCH 2010
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The Food Guide: Download the iPhone app or a PDF version of the guide which lists the produce to buy organic and which conventionally grown fruits and vegetable are ok if organic isn't available. Avoid using mothballs in your closets because they contain a pesticide the EPA links to cataracts, liver and neurological damage. If you want to learn more, visit the EPA's website. |
FEBRUARY 2010
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My new favorite deep conditioner for winter dry hair: heat 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of olive oil on the stove. When it cools enough to handle, slowly pour on your hair/scalp, massaging it all in. Wrap your head in a warm towel (I microwaved mine for 20 seconds) and leave on for an hour and then wash your hair. To relieve a cold, hang a bundle of eucalyptus from your shower curtain. The steam from a hot shower will release the naturally de-congesting eucalyptus oils. It is good for about 2 weeks. |
JANUARY 2010
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For the tea drinkers: Only use organic tea. Regular tea is full of pesticides, which aren't washed off when the leaves are picked. |
AUGUST 2009
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Do make sure that you wipe the lid of all cans, juice boxes, etc. before you open them. Many have nasty bacteria and germs from the rats doing the unmentionable whilst going to and fro around the warehouses where these products are stored. |
JULY 2009
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Bring your own thermos and food containers when you get take out coffee or food. Don't use Styrofoam containers because they are made with cancer causing benzene and the brain toxin styrene, which can migrate into your food. Plus, only 1% of the 15 million tons of polystyrene/Styrofoam made each year gets recycled. |
JUNE 2009
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Do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. The heat reacts with the chemicals in the plastic of the bottle, which then releases dioxin into the water. Dioxin is a toxin increasingly found in breast cancer tissue. |
