Water is the foundation of life. Water keeps us hydrated and properly functioning. It is crucial for our health and well being. BUT what happens when the container we use to hold our drinking water is toxic? Traditional plastic water bottles can leach chemicals like BPA, phthalates and PVC. These chemicals can pose serious health […] Read more…
Did you know that baby toys can contain dangerous chemicals? These chemicals have the potential to cause cancer or autism. We all want to protect our kids as much as we can. Toys are something we don’t often think about when it comes to protecting baby, but we should. Babies play with toys all day, […] Read more…
The laundry detergent aisle can be a confusing place to navigate. Is this laundry detergent toxic? Is that one? What’s the difference between all of these products, anyway? For many people, the answer is none. That’s because most conventional laundry detergents contain ingredients that have been linked to allergies and eczema. The invisible toxins from […] Read more…
What are Microbeads? Microbeads are small plastic particles roughly 0.5 to 500 micrometers in diameter. These minuscule pieces of plastic are a small part of the bigger problem – microplastics. Microplastics are taking over the oceans and ending up in our bodies where they can wreak havoc on our health. A form of microplatics tiny […] Read more…
Ditch The Plastic Straws Did you know In the United States, we use an estimated 500,000,000 straws a day! Plastic straws are one of the easiest things to replace when going eco-friendly or trying reduce plastic in the kitchen. One day I decided plastic straws were no longer going to be a part of our […] Read more…
Water impacts every single cell in the body and makes up 90% of our blood. It helps our joints function so we can move; it helps us digest food and eliminate toxins; it delivers nutrients and oxygen throughout the body; it keeps our brains healthy and happy AND more. Whether you drink bottled water or […] Read more…