Benefits of Aloe Vera & Aloe Apex

We Love Aloe discusses the benefits of aloe vera during cold and flu season:” “It’s time to beef up your cold and flu arsenal- the temperatures are dropping and we’re spending more time together in poorly ventilated spaces, sharing germs. Nutrition is key, and a diet rich in nutrients, micronutrients, and antioxidants maintains the body’s…

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2024 ‘Clean Fifteen’ Fruits and Vegetables

Because we know you care about staying healthy and want to eat the ‘cleanest’ foods possible, here is information from EWG (Environmental Working Group) which publishes their research for both the annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ and ‘Clean Fifteen’ fruits and vegetables, which are happily clean or unhappily ‘dirty’ of pesticides. According to EWG, “These 15 items…

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Beat the Heat with Aloe Vera

There is a growing awareness, because of the growing body of evidence, that nature does indeed provide amazing health benefits, and most successfully when the elements are in their original state as designed by God. Most are aware that aloe vera gel works wonders as an after sun application, as well as to soothe burns.…

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Habits to Reinvent Your Health This Summer

Ah, summer! Time for rest, outdoor recreation and…an opportunity to ‘reinvent’ your health. According to a recent article by CNET there are 12 Habits you can take up that will improve your health….“If you’ve been planning to change your routine with some healthy updates, why not start today? Deciding to work toward a healthier you…

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Best Water Filters – Removing ‘Forever Chemicals’

With Summer approaching, that means we will (and should) be drinking more water. And that means we want to be diligent to drink healthy water, free of pesticides, PFAS, etc. The EWG (Environmental Working Group) is one referral we use for the latest research when it comes to food, water and air safety. In their…

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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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