Essential Oils for A Good Night’s Sleep
by Sisi Kong
What essential oils are great for a good night's sleep? Below is a quick list from Carmela.
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DIY Natural Household Cleaners
by Cynthia Cruz
Why Natural Household Cleaners are important for your Health and the Environment?
Navigating the Non-dairy Milk Aisle
by Sabra Leomo, RD
Gone are the days of the only non-dairy milk options being soy or rice milk. More and more people are drinking non-dairy milk because of personal preferences and allergies and intolerances to cow’s milk. Fortunately the amount of options has increased significantly but it may leave you feeling overwhelmed when trying to choose. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the non-dairy aisle.
Keep Your Home Clean without Contaminating the Earth
by Tracy Rohland
Everyone appreciates a clean home. We scrub and spray and wash using many different products to achieve a sparkling environment. However, while we may be getting rid of mold and dirt, we might also be expelling a plethora of toxic gases and contaminants into our home and our bodies, many of which can eventually make their way into the soil and water of the earth.
Out With the Toxic and in With the Healthy
by Michele McKay
Simple changes in your household cleaning products can reduce the potential for toxic exposure in your home. There are easy steps that you can take to identify and eliminate these hazardous yet common household chemicals, and replace them with safer, healthier choices.
Take a “household toxins” tour and pay attention to the following:
Stay Healthy in an Emergency with Natural First-Aid
by Becky Johnson
Natural remedies can help you in a pinch. While they are not a substitute for a regular first aid kit, they are a great addition.
Here are some remedies that are helpful to have on hand:
- Calendula homeopathic gel is awesome on burns, cuts and scratches. It relieves pain almost instantly and helps prevent infection.
Natural Mosquito Repellents
by Tracy Rohland
Mosquito season is in full swing, and Down to Earth wants you to remain bite-free, naturally. There are countless bug repellents on the market today, but the majority of them contain harmful insecticides such as DEET. A recent study by Duke University pharmacologist Dr. Mohamed Abou-Donia resulted in an extensive list of neurological problems caused by DEET and other conventional insecticides such as memory loss, tremors, and slurred speech.
Celebrate a Clean and Toxic-free Life: 10 Easy Ways to Go Organic this Month
by Tracy Rohland
September is National Organic Harvest Month and we at Down to Earth want to celebrate with you! Below are a few easy ideas to help you incorporate more organic foods into your life and have fun doing it.
Cruelty-Free Shopping
by Tracy Rohland
As a conscious consumer, you may be interested in buying products that are free from animal by-products and not tested on animals. At Down to Earth, all of our health and beauty products are vegetarian and cruelty-free. But if you happen to be shopping elsewhere, it is important to be mindful of the ingredients in the health and beauty products you buy. Keep the following tips in mind:
- Look for words like “cruelty-free,” “not tested on animals,” “no animal testing,” and “vegan” or “vegetarian.”
The Toxins We Live With
by Tracy Rohland
The world is filled with potentially harmful substances. Most people do not pay attention to this fact and do not realize that many toxins surround us in our daily lives. But by understanding where and how they exist, it is often possible to avoid them.
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