Organic food, could it help you lose weight? Recent research suggests the use of synthetic additives and chemicals in our food contribute to the cause of weight problems in the US.
How to make your own organic sunscreen, use natural organic ingredients to make a safe and cheap sesame, aloe vera and shea butter SPF 15 sun cream.
How much damage do pesticides really cause and does washing vegetables really make any difference? For anyone still unconvinced of the health merits of organic food take a look at a child’s experiment with sweet potato.
Organic hair care products are rapidly growing in popularity as awareness increases of the potentially toxic substances used in conventional hair care products. Danica Winters, founder of the first organic hair salon in San Francisco gives a short but illuminating presentation on what we should be looking to avoid regarding hair care products.
The average women can be exposed to over 160 synthetic chemicals and additives each day through their daily skin care regime. How can you avoid these harmful substances? Ten great tips to ensure your skin care routine is helping rather than harming your health.
Locally grown organic produce is increasing in popularity as more people become aware of the disadvantages of long distance transportation and carbon footprints. Communities growing more organic produce may be limited by space restrictions and organic garden mini-farms are solving the problem and providing natural home grown organic produce in the backyard.
Feeding your baby mainly organic baby food can virtually eliminate exposure to chlorpyrifos, a common insecticide that recent studies have linked to mental and nervous development problems such as decreased intelligence and ADHD.
Organic coconut oil is a natural alternative for eye make-up removers, a moisturiser for your face and body and as a hair conditioner. You can even use it in your cooking. Organic virgin coconut oil has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and nourishes the skin.
Controlling insects and other pests in your organic garden is not as difficult as you think, get some great advice on organic pest control and find out why some garden visitors might be helping rather than harming your garden.
Your baby’s skin is five times thinner than your own. Organic skin care creams and moisturisers can prevent your child from being exposed to harmful synthetic chemicals. get some handy advice on how to choose the best skin care products for your child.