There’s all sorts of ways to get toxins out and keep them out of your home; here are ten easy ideas that any family can try…

Do a green cleaning audit. Get out any toxic cleaners you’ve been using and replace them with eco-friendly, non-toxic alternatives – either homemade green cleaners or store bought green cleaners.
Use Skin Deep to help you make smarter choices about the beauty and body care products that you and your family use on your body.
Burn soy candles over wax – they emit somewhat less soot.
Bring some plants inside to help improve your indoor air quality.
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Method’s dilutable cleaner in citrus leaf is a nice-smelling cleaner. If you hate scents that assault your nose (like Pine Sol), then you’ll like something more gentle, but still fragrant. This natural, plant-based cleaner made with corn and coconut oil is biodegradable. It comes in a bottle made of 100% recycled plastic.

You can use the citrus leaf cleaner to mop floors by mixing one half cup with a half bucket of water (1.5 gallon). Or use it full strength for extra tough cleaning jobs. It works well for floors or counters. The price online at Method’s website is $4, but …read more

Chemical fragrance additions are added to an insane amount of products. From perfume, cosmetics, body care products, household cleaners, candles, kids art products, and so much more. Some of the major dangers of exposing your body to these chemical fragrances are noted in the following video.
To avoid harmful fragrances check with Skin Deep before you purchase a body care product or cosmetic item. Skin Deep can tell you which, if any fragrances are included in thousands of products. Also, use green cleaners, natural air fresheners, candles scented with essential oils vs. fragrance when possible, and buy non-toxic products for kids …read more

I’m sure you already know  – or at least had an inkling (before reading this post title) that pesticides during pregnancy are not ok. However, a new report out from The Organic Center (TOC), a leading research institute focused on the science of organic food and farming, confirmed this fact today after rampaging 150 scientific studies.

The key finding:
A “balanced organic diet before and during pregnancy directly benefits childhood development.”
Important health facts gathered from the report:

When pregnant women eat organic foods during pregnancy, it “can significantly reduce a child’s likelihood of being overweight, obese or developing diabetes.“
Exposure to pesticides during …read more