Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics and Skin Care Products

Have you ever examined the ingredients listed on the labels of your cosmetics or other skin care products? Do you know what those ingredients are?

What you may not realize is that many of the skin care products and cosmetics you are buying contain ingredients that are not only harmful to your skin, but also to your long term health. Many of these ingredients are known carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) and are used by the cosmetic industry simply because they are cheap! Continue Reading >>

Using Lemon Juice in a Beauty Regimen

With the high cost associated with most beauty products, many people are making their own beauty products using all natural ingredients from Mother Nature. One of the best ingredients is fresh squeezed lemon juice. Many people already use real lemon juice for its convenience and delicious lemony taste in foods. As a value added benefit, lemon juice has a variety of beauty uses as well. From fingernails to hair, all natural lemon juice provides a myriad of benefits. Here are just a few of its uses: Continue Reading >>

Preserve Nature and Make a Sustainable Future for Man on Earth

When many of us think about preserving nature we think of wildlife programs on the television, of cuddly lovable furry animals such as the chimpanzee, the koala bear, panda bears and many others. We also think of the big game of Africa, and the shimmering beauty and amazing diversity of the sea life of our coral reefs. In fact, the understandable popularity of these animals has been such that until recently nature conservation bodies were formed which concentrated almost wholly on such examples of mother nature’s most lovable and most amazing creatures, with international bodies like the highly respected World Wildlife Fund fighting to preserve the habitat of these wonderful creatures. Continue Reading >>

Vinegar - the Cleaner in Your Kitchen Cupboard

Vinegar is a 10,000 year old accident according to the Vinegar Institute (versitilevinegar.org).

The name vinegar comes from the French ‘vinaigre’ which means sour wine. Ever since the discovery was made of a past-its-prime wine, vinegar has been used throughout history for everything from a preservative, condiment, and beverage to medicinal treatment. Continue Reading >>

Why Choose Organic Foods?

Are you concerned that the food you are eating may be harmful to you and your family? With news reports about GM (genetically modified) foods, health scares about eating beef, chemicals on food affecting people’s health and the intelligence of children, it’s no wonder that many are looking to organic foods as an option. Continue Reading >>

The Organic Difference, Part 1

If you wish to live a truly green life you cannot afford to ignore what you eat. Much of the planet is used to grow food, be it wheat on the American prairies, rice from the fields of China or bananas from a Caribbean island. So many countries give over most of their land to food production that the type of agriculture that is practised is vital for biodiversity and environmental conservation. By opting for ‘green’ food you could be making a difference to the ecology of many countries - your decision has a global impact. Continue Reading >>

EcoFriendly Or Just A Fancy Name?

Store Bought Eco-Friendly Products: Are They Truly Eco-Friendly or Is It Just a Fancy Name?

It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon of the newest craze to hit the country, especially if that craze is profitable. The eco-friendly market is no different. However, some manufacturers may be promoting their products as being good for the environment without their truly being eco-friendly. How can you tell if the products in the store are good for the environment, or if they’re just using the phraseology to make you think they are? Continue Reading >>

Natural Building Materials For Your Garden

When choosing wood to use in your garden, be it for decking, trellises, fences, furniture or a shed, there are some key issues to be aware of. Continue Reading >>

Natural Fences, Walls and Hedges

No matter how small or large your garden, it is likely to be bordered by fencing, wall or hedge. Continue Reading >>