by Anya V
Many of us have started paying close attention to what our food is being sprayed with, the ingredients that are added to our foods and especially, if it has been genetically modified.
I think we also need to take a look at our cookware and make sure our costly whole foods are being prepared in quality materials. I did some research on the most common cookware materials and have included the top 6 that I would avoid, and why.
by Anya V
Kids these days have a full schedule, much like adults. From music lessons, after school activities, tutoring sessions and play dates with friends. Our lives are full and busy, and on the go. I always have snacks in my purse for us when we have a busy day but it can be difficult to find healthy, wholesome snacks. The snack foods that are marketed for children can have anything from cancer causing artificial coloring to the unbelievable, petroleum products!
by Anya V
As spring begins to mature into summer it’s time to think about pesticides again. Unfortunately, we all know that most commercial bug-repellants are very toxic and certainly should not be used in or near a kitchen, picnic, food, children, etc. In our area in southern California, fruit flies are a constant battle during the summer months. As it turns out, science has discovered a possibly non-toxic solution (more on that later) in one of the most least expected places…Truvia. For those of you not sure what Truvia is (perhaps it sounds familiar though) it is a sugar substitute sold by the food giant Cargill Inc.
by Anya V
by Anya V
Ginger is from the Zingiberaceae family. It is a flowering plant that is widely used as an edible spice and for its natural health remedies. Ginger grows indigenously in China, it eventually spread to Asia and West Africa, and was exported to Europe by Asia.
by Anya V
Tea tree oil has become one of the most common essential oils over the past 100 years. Commonly known as Melaleuca, from the native Australian plant Melaleuca Alternifolia, it is a powerful antiseptic. It is most widely used for treating skin issues such as rashes and burns, but it actually has many more uses you may not be aware of including treating viral infections.
by Anya V
Sewing, knitting and needlepoint has been for centuries a necessary skill (for women in particular).In years past, and I suppose in many areas of the world even today, most children grow up in homemade clothes and blankets. In many cases the quality and artistry of these homemade textiles are amazing. American girls would create “samples” to demonstrate their skill and artistry. Many of these have survived the test of time and we can still see them today.
by Anya V
by Anya V
A new type of e-cigarette called “juul” has become so popular that it is a $2 billion e-cigarette market now.
Did you know that over 40 % of kids don’t realize that they are inhaling nicotine when they vape? Unfortunately, vaping’s popularity has grown tremendously. However, vapes or e-cigarettes are extremely toxic. They contain nicotine, artificial flavoring such as dactyl that is connected to a serious lung damage, cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals and more. Juuling causes lung cancer and more.
by Anya V
