28Sep 2021 by Angela Cummings
3 Principles of Healthy Building, Remodeling + Non-toxic Household Products

3 Principles of Healthy Building, Remodeling + Non-toxic Household Products

Blog, Building & Remodeling, Household Items
The basic principles of healthy building, remodeling and non-toxic household products are the same. If you know and understand healthy for one area of your household, you can apply it to other areas of your household.  Using this method is far easier than looking at each ingredient and seeing if it’s among the over 4k toxic chemicals out there! That is why, by following a few basic principles of healthy building, you’ll be able to “short cut” your learning curve by more than ½ the time. Keep reading to find out what these principles are and where you can apply them. Let’s jump right in. What are 3 Basic Principles of Healthy Building and Household Products? Ceramic. It’s one of the healthiest of materials available to us in building, remodeling,…
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31Mar 2021 by Angela Cummings
3 Simple Ways to Tell if Products are (Actually) Non-toxic

3 Simple Ways to Tell if Products are (Actually) Non-toxic

Blog, Building & Remodeling, Clothes & Textiles, Household Items
Have you done a ton of research on your own to determine how to detox your home? Have you found your health has improved? Is it possible that the products you’re buying are marketed really well as nontoxic, but are, in actuality, still creating inflammation and illness? In this article you’ll find simple ways to know if your products are just marketed as non-toxic or are actually non-toxic.  How Can Marketing Say “Non-toxic” When the Product Is Toxic? There are 3 main reasons that product labels and advertisements could be marketed as non-toxic, even when they’re not. There is no formal definition for non-toxic. Companies can use the word non-toxic as they please. For example, a product can be made of formaldehyde-free adhesives but is still toxic to human health. It can…
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24Sep 2020 by Angela Cummings
Where Is BPA Found: Way Beyond Food & Bottles

Where Is BPA Found: Way Beyond Food & Bottles

Blog, Building & Remodeling, Furniture, Health, Household Items
We hear a lot about how BPA is harmful. And that it’s in our food packaging and baby bottles. We see “BPA free” stamped on containers. However, BPA is found in sooo many more places.  Let’s look at what BPA is, where it’s used, and simple ways get rid of it in your home. What is BPA? Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that is widely used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. You might be wondering what that is….as was I.  Epoxy resins are a strong adhesive used in fiber optics and electrical circuit boards. Polycarbonate plastics are nearly everywhere. It’s a clear plastic that you can see through clearly. It can withstand impacts greater than other plastics. Its properties make it easy to be used for injection molding and…
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04Sep 2020 by Angela Cummings
Yoga for the Brain Word Search

Yoga for the Brain Word Search

Blog, Gift Guide, Health, Household Items
Hello Friends! Looking for ways to incorporate healthy + fun into your life? You'll love this new book that just came out: Yoga for the Brain Word Search! (I'm one of 60 authors in this fun book.) Here's a little bit more info: The official title is, Life Wisdom Word Search: Yoga for the Brain, and it’s available on Amazon now. The book is a collection of motivational thoughts and stories (including one by yours truly!), that are combined with a unique word puzzle for each. The combination has been proven to stimulate brain function while reinforcing the positive message. I invite you now to get your copy – and send copies to your friends or anyone you know who can use a pick-me-up and brain refresher, especially during these challenging times.…
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21Feb 2020 by Angela Cummings
Non-Toxic Bedroom: 9 Reasons It’s Important for Health

Non-Toxic Bedroom: 9 Reasons It’s Important for Health

Blog, Health, Household Items
Are you tired and wake up with low energy levels? With a non-toxic bedroom, that's possible. Sleeping in a non-toxic bedroom is essential for good health - it's the most important room in the house. Since scientific studies show that indoor air quality can be more polluted than outdoor air in the most industrialized cities, it’s in our best interest to act. To create a healthier indoor air quality. In this article, we’ll discuss the ways chemicals enter our bodies, 9 reasons why a non-toxic bedroom is important for good health, and to-the-point tips on how you can create your own non-toxic bedroom. How Chemicals Enter Our Bodies: 3 Ways Chemicals from our everyday products get into our bodies one of three ways: Breathing.  Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic compounds…
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27Feb 2019 by Angela Cummings
Which Pots & Pans are Toxic & Nontoxic on the Stovetop?

Which Pots & Pans are Toxic & Nontoxic on the Stovetop?

Blog, Food, Household Items
Do you faithfully buy organic food, but then ruin it by cooking with toxic pots and pans? Chemicals and heavy metals from stove-wear can leach into our healthy food, making it less healthy. However, healthy options are readily available. You have to know what to look for. Want to know which pots and pans are toxic and which are nontoxic? Read on! 6 Types of Pots & Pans for the Stovetop: Toxic and Nontoxic 1.Ceramic Coated Pots and pans that are ceramic-coated only have a thin layer of ceramic on the cooking surface, vs. made of ceramic all the way through. The rest of the pan is made of metal (stainless steel, copper, aluminum). The coatings may contain chemical finishes and nanoparticles, which has raised health concerns and is being…
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