17Dec 2019 by Angela Cummings

Radio Interview with ARBICO Organics

Blog, Food, Podcast
Want tips for keeping your organic food, organic? Listen to my radio interview with ARBICO Organics, out of Arizona. Topics include: What health benefits did I experience when creating an organic and chemical-free household? What type of gardening and pest control can you use? What type of cookware do you use in order to keep organic food chemical-free (and organic)?  Listen to the interview by clicking the play arrow below.
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13Mar 2019 by Angela Cummings
Are “Brain Fog” Toxins in Your Home?

Are “Brain Fog” Toxins in Your Home?

Blog, Health
Have you had brain fog for weeks? Or months? Or years? Could you have toxins in your home that are causing your brain fog? In honor of Brain Awareness Week, we’ll tackle this topic and answer your questions. What are these brain fog toxins and how can we choose products that don’t cause brain fog? How the Brain is Effected By Toxins Studies show that toxins from our everyday products can cause brain fog, but are there other brain-related affects? Of course! Otherwise, this article wouldn’t exist. ;) The brain is part of the nervous system. Responsible for controlling body activity, the nervous system is a major organ. It controls and regulates all communications in the body. It affects: The Nerves – Impaired ability for messages to pass within the…
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01Mar 2019 by Angela Cummings
Podcast: Angela’s Story

Podcast: Angela’s Story

Health, Podcast
The surprising cause of chronic illness Angela Cummings, founder of Live Life, shares her personal story about her success with chronic illness and the surprising cause. “Sick Building Syndrome: How One Mom Empowered Herself,” gives listeners a list of symptoms to look for and ways to improve your home environment. "I felt so honored to have been interviewed by Sophia Ruan Gushee of Nontoxic Living.  She’s a critical thinker referencing credible resources and a wealth of knowledge. " - Angela Cummings Listen to the podcast interview here: https://www.nontoxicliving.tips/blog/sick-building-syndrome-one-mom-empowered-herself
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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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20Feb 2019 by Angela Cummings
8 Ways to Choose a Shirt with a Nontoxic Design

8 Ways to Choose a Shirt with a Nontoxic Design

Blog, Clothes & Textiles
There are several factors to consider when choosing a nontoxic shirt. Shirt design is one of them. What’s it made of? And is it affecting your health? Want to know which shirt designs could be affecting health and 8 simple ways to choose a shirt with a nontoxic design? Keep reading! What are Shirt Designs Made Of? Shirt designs can be made of a variety of materials. Here are a few of the most popular ones. Vinyl Shirt graphics and pictures can be made of a thin layer of vinyl. Vinyl allows for the design to flex so that the shirt follows your movements, bending when you bend. How to know of your shirt has vinyl: If you run your fingers over the design and feel a texture change (a…
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12Feb 2019 by Angela Cummings
6 Ways to Find Clothes with a Nontoxic Finish

6 Ways to Find Clothes with a Nontoxic Finish

Blog, Clothes & Textiles
Did you know that even organic clothing can have harmful chemical finishes? With more than 8,000 chemicals used in the textile industry, is a wonder: how many chemicals are in your clothes? Incomplete information and clothing tags without all ingredients listed leads to poor buying choices – buying clothing we think is free of harmful chemicals but in actuality is not. We’ll cover the biggest challenges and 6 ways to find clothes with nontoxic finish. What's The Biggest Challenge of Finding Clothes With Nontoxic Finish? Not all finishes are achieved with toxic chemicals. For example, “wrinkle-free” can be achieved by spinning thread differently. This makes it difficult to know if wrinkle free means that clothes have a nontoxic finish or a chemical finish. So, we take it one step further:…
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07Feb 2019 by Angela Cummings
8 Common Labels for Toxic Finish on Clothing: Does Your Organic Clothing Have It?

8 Common Labels for Toxic Finish on Clothing: Does Your Organic Clothing Have It?

Blog, Clothes & Textiles
When you buy clothes made of organic clothing, do you assume it’s fully organic? Or do you wonder, “is there a toxic finish on this clothing”? It’s a common mistake: thinking that organic cotton or natural wool (and other organic material) is made purely of nontoxic ingredients. In this article, we’ll explain what is toxic finish, 8 common names for toxic finishes, and the easiest ways to find organic clothing without a toxic finish. What Is a Toxic Finish on Clothing? First, things first. What are finishes? Finishes are applied after the dying process, as one of the last steps in production. It goes: make the material, add dye, and add finish. These finishes, made with synthetics, are typically referred to as “synthetic finishes.” Synthetic finishes Similar to synthetic material,…
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23Jan 2019 by Angela Cummings
Why is Synthetic Clothing Material Harmful to Your Health?

Why is Synthetic Clothing Material Harmful to Your Health?

Blog, Clothes & Textiles
Did you know that synthetic clothing material is made of chemicals that may be harmful to your health? These clothes are made of plastic – the same plastic that may be causing health conditions such as cancer, obesity, and hormone disruption – even at levels the Food and Drug Administration say are safe.   In this article, we’ll explain what synthetic clothing is, why it can be harmful to health, and how to know if your clothes are made of synthetic material. What Are Synthetic Clothes? Simply put, synthetic clothes are clothes made of material created from oil byproducts and man-made chemicals. What is an oil byproduct? You know how crude oil is pumped from the ground, right? It’s that thick black oil that we’ve seen on TV when there…
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09Jan 2019 by Angela Cummings
What is Organic Clothing?

What is Organic Clothing?

Blog, Clothes & Textiles
Organic clothing, like so many other “nontoxic” topics, can be difficult to understand. You’d think that the only criteria would be that the clothing is made of natural materials. But, not all natural materials meet the organic clothing criteria. In this article, we’ll answer the question “What is organic clothing?” and discuss the difference between natural and organic clothing. What is the difference between natural and organic clothing? Natural clothing Natural clothing is made of materials found in nature. Except it doesn’t include clothing made of oil, oil byproducts, and other materials found on our planet, naturally. This can be confusing. Think of it this way: if the clothing can be made solely of material that is a living organism such as a plant or animal, then it’s a natural…
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20Dec 2018 by Angela Cummings
5 Ways Food Affects Immune System Health (during the holidays)

5 Ways Food Affects Immune System Health (during the holidays)

Blog, Food, Health
Are your holidays filled with jolly parties, delicious food, and adult drinks? We have so much fun when we’re feeling good! But the strain on our digestive system can cause our immune systems to dysfunction, leading to illness. Learn how food can affect immune system health. 5 Ways Food Affects the Immune System & Health 1.Slow digestion. If eating too late at night, too close to bed time, can slow digestive system down and lead to a sleepless night (and heartburn!). Lack of sleep can cause inflammation that burdens the immune system, and could lead to illness. 2. Leaky gut.  Overeating processed food during the holidays is almost a given. The holiday season is filled with parties, food, get-togethers, and food… and then more food. When we overeat processed food, our…
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