Spring ‘Cleaning’

Spring is here and with that, for many, that means spring cleaning the house. EWG (Environmental Working Group) has a list of “Safer Sprayers” for Spring Cleaning, to help us sort through the vast array of cleaning products that we have on hand or need to restock. They’ve assembled a “quick and easy list of…

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Paraquat – A toxic weed killer used in the U.S.

According to EWG (Environmental Working Group) – “Paraquat is banned in more than 60 countries, but millions of pounds of paraquat are sprayed in the US every year. Paraquat threatens the people who apply the chemical, those who work on farms, and others who live nearby. Paraquat is primarily used to clear fields before farmers…

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“Dirty Dozen” List – Pesticides in Produce

Each Year EWG (Environmental Working Group) publishes their list of the “Dirty Dozen” pesticides in produce. In 2023 this is what their intensive research found, not just of the ‘Dirty Dozen” but also of the “Clean 15”. See the full list here: EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce | Full List The Shopper’s…

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The Health Benefits of Myrrh

According to HEALTHPREP: Myrrh has some exceptional health benefits: “Antioxidants are found in grapes, pomegranates, cocoa, and tea, among other substances and foods, including myrrh. The great thing about antioxidants is how they help the body reduce disease-causing oxidative stress. According to research, the antioxidant potential of myrrh is so high it may support healthy…

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We’re Having a Heatwave – The #1 Tip to Stay Healthy

Temperatures are hitting all time records on the West Coast of America, and there one thing you must do in summer heat: Stay Hydrated! It’s crucial! Consider it the #1 thing you should do. The above graphic from the National Weather Service includes more tips for staying healthy in the heat. And don’t forget to…

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Glyphosate/Gluten Connection

More and more evidence is coming out as to the problems with wheat gluten and sensitivities. This chart show the rise of Celiac incidence clearly increasing as Glyphosate has more and more been applied to wheat crops. Organic and ancient grains (Einkorn wheat) for instance has no Glyphosate, and not GMO’d (genetically modified) and no…

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‘Clean 15’ List of Fruits & Vegetables

Here is EWG’s list of 2021’s Clean 15. Avocados Sweet corn Pineapple Onions Papaya Sweet peas (frozen) Eggplant Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Kiwi Cauliflower Mushrooms Honeydew melon Cantaloupes *A small amount of sweet corn, papaya and summer squash sold in the United States is produced from genetically modified seeds. Buy organic varieties of these crops if…

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