Painkillers, antibiotics, meds and moreAntifungals, diuretics, and satins galoreOur cupboards are full of small coloured pillsWe pop ‘em like candy, to cure all our ills It gets more complex, the harder we tryOne enemy now is the sun in the skyOnce comfortable, yet cautious, on sunny daysWe are now allergic to the sun’s hot rays Rashes, blisters, redness and painGo away SUN. Bring on the rainInflammation, swelling, itching, a burnGo away SUN.  It is YOU we must spurn  Our immune systems are a state of unrestForeign invader meds being put to the testPhototoxic*? Photoallergic**? It’s all in…

The holidays are a time of giving, so why not give gifts that create less waste! Here at Earth to Body, we care about the environment so here is a list of gifts that can be reused, recycled and decomposed.  Cute jars are amazing for storing little trinkets or food. We love these jars for herbs, spices, coffee, teas, candies, sugar, salt or other kitchen items.They are also useful for the sewing or art room. Store your buttons or threads in glass containers. Coloured pencils, pens or markers. Erasers and more! Washroom ideas are cotton balls, q-tips or makeup. The possibilities are endless.…

There are numerous ways to reduce your waste this holiday season, just in your choice of gift wrappings! You don't need to spend money on an aesthetically pleasing gift presentation. We've got you covered when it comes to your gift wrappings. USE MATERIAL - If you don't have any material lying around the house, you can easily purchase scraps at the sewing stores or thrift stores. - Burlap is an earthy and wonderful way to wrap presents year after year! - Your gift can be a part of the package! A scarf, a skirt, leggings... You can wrap a present with another present! RECYCLED PAPER -…

Shampoo suds and body creamDelightful lotions adding sheenMake-up cover, beauty shinePerfume plus, scents divineNail polish, colours wildNo harm at all to any child Seriously? Liquid gel or spritz hair sprayDye it pink or colour it greyFake tone a tan, hide from the sunBleach the teeth, smile is funPaint the lips, no fear of leadAll safe for us, so we have read Seriously? Shaving foam and facial scrubColoured bath bombs for the tubToothpaste gel to clean and bleachBody wash within close reachDye, perfume, chemical galoreSkin care earns a perfect score Seriously? What am I really wearing on my…

Since I was little, my mother always loved debating Nurture versus Nature. Some days she would chose Nature, and other days Nurture… she was always open to discussing the complex and controversial subject. As I live and learn, I too have flip-flopped on many occasions, teetered the fence on whether our health and character are innate or environmentally manipulated. Last summer, the debate continued. I announced I was more on the side of Nurture. I had just finished studying the plastic brain and how we can change our body minds with our thoughts. Epigenetics are now proving what Eastern…

I am traveling down the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica with my family and am running out of supplies. We are attempting the impossible; moving to paradise. Apparently the third world costs a fortune. We have been discovering the increasing tourist prices and the decaying Canadian dollar to USD. Transplanting your family on a limited budget is a challenge, especially when you are accustomed to living a certain lifestyle. Living amongst the ants, mosquitos and occasional tarantula has required acclimatizing, but running low on essentials is barbaric! My Earth to Body travel package is running…

“Did you brush your teeth? Shower… with soap? Tidy your room? Wash your hands… with warm water AND SOAP?!” As a mother of two boys, these questions are on record and repeat. "Cleanliness is next to Godliness", right? So says the phrase coined by an18th Century Sermon. Babylonian and Hebrew religious sects held this ancient view since the beginning of time. Keeping clean was, and still is, a sign of spiritual purity and goodness. It has been referred to as a moral duty to keep ourselves and our home clean. Facts and fears on germs and disease have morphed our modern day stress into an…

Growing up, I was never one to enjoy the bug life. Call it societal conditioning, as movies and media ingrained the heebeegeebees coursing through my veins at the sight of all critters big and small. My mother’s arachnophobia was passed down to me, then successively through my son’s screech of horror in the presence of spiders. I am trying to change this. As I strive to be at one with my natural habitat, I become more intrigued by the miraculous creatures around me. I sit and observe the spider, the cockroach and the snail. I am in 'awww' of the ants as they march with determination, carrying…