To see an update to this post, please go here. I was overwhelmed with the positive response from my last post on Essential Oils. Lots of emails came in asking about using Essential Oils as well as lots of great testimonies. There were many questions related...
A few weeks ago I mentioned that we were making some holistic changes to get healthier. I shared last week about our new eating plan, and today I'm excited to share about essential oils - another topic that I'm passionate about. I figured before diving...
We have recently made some more changes to our diet. Back in January 2013 we made lots of modifications to what we eat, but we have just cut out more foods including oatmeal, legumes, organic corn chips, specific fruits (see list below), sweet potatoes, and...
I have shared about BPA, Triclosan, and Sodium Laureth Sulfate and the negative effects these chemicals have on our health, especially related to infertility. Today I'm sharing Fragrance, which most of us think of it as a scent, but unfortunately fragrance = chemicals. Anytime you see...
For those of you who know Colby and I, you know two things we love are food and traveling. I have already shared how to travel on a budget, but today I'm sharing some tips on eating on a budget. When we did an overhaul...
In 2013 we made lots of changes. Not only to our diets, but the products we choose to use. I've shared the recipe we use for Body Wash & Hand Soap, but after looking at the ingredients on my eye makeup remover, I decided it was...
After sharing the environmental + fertility posts and the website, Goodguide.com, I received quite a few e-mails with readers asking for the details on how to make their own personal care products. Today I'm sharing Body Wash and/or Hand Soap. This is chemical-free and much cheaper than...
I have made a few posts (BPA, Triclosan and Sodium Laureth Sulfate) now on how the connection between the products we use and our health. Regardless if it's for fertility or our health in general, it's a topic I'm passionate about and believe needs more awareness. After my last post...
Today I'm continuing my series on how the environment and household products have an effect on fertility and our health. The first was about BPA and the second was about Triscolan. Today's post is about Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS), which is another household product that affects...
Based on the title most people are wondering 'What is Triclosan?' Good question! Triclosan is an antibacterial agent. If you carry around antibacterial lotion or have antibacterial soap at home, then this ingredient is probably listed on both. Triclosan is also found in toothpaste, toys...