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We say YES to Coconut Oil

Coconut. Miraculous. Superior. A Life Saver. Back in the 50’s there was a huge campaign against coconut, claiming it was an unhealthy saturated fat contributing to heart disease and other ailments. No thanks to the American doctor, Ancel Keys, who...
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A Happy Alternative to Chemical Fragrances

"The-New-Second-Hand-Smoke" The information on the toxic effects of chemical fragrances is exploding in the health industry. "The-New-Second-Hand-Smoke" is what people are now calling perfumes and colognes. The fumes linger for hours and are not...
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Dealing With Eczema

We can't cure your eczema, we can only help to soothe it externally. And with you working internally, you can meet us half way. You have the capability to heal your eczema by making certain choices. Avoiding Chemicals like the plague Your skin is...
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Zero Waste Shampoo

As we all try and do our part in reducing waste, we simultaneously begin to look at how consumption is affecting our health. We become aware of what we eat, use and eliminate down the drain and into our garbage and recycle bins. Our skin improves...
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Tragically Toxic ‘Triclosan’

When you completed your bathroom ablutions today, did you use deodorant? Toothpaste? Mouthwash? Did your routine involve soap? Body wash? Facial wipes? Shaving cream? Perhaps your baby or grandchild was nearby, comfortably Zen with a teething ring?...
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Should I Make My Own Wipe?

Wipes, wipes and more wipes! Convenient. Disposable. Available. Let's take a close look at commercial wipes. While each may have its specific goal, all products need scrutinizing. Wipes for... - Cleaning babies - Removing Makeup - Acne - Eliminating...
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The 'Father of Essential Oils'

Frankincense, (aka olibanum) an aromatic resin retrieved from the boswellia trees in India, has been highly revered since ancient times as a sacred medicine. As an incense, it was burned to ward off negative energy in temples, churches and used for...
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Beauty In Black Spruce

“We would remove some of the resin from the black spruce tree and…" Indigenous Canadian Canada is proud to grow Black Spruce. Known as Picea Mariana in the Botany world, black spruce is native to all 10 provinces and 3 arctic territories. While it...
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Earth to Pooch

Holiday Season is the perfect time to freshen up the pooch. Now we that are all on board with natural shampoos... Well, most of us hopefully... We can begin to get our dogs chemical free as well! Shampoo Bars are the best way to clean your dogs coat...
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"I Can Do This!"

Holidays are here! Can you feel the excitement? Or perhaps your anticipation has been creeping up inside as tension, nervousness and anxiety. Not many of us can float around calm and collected as we shop, clean, work, prepare, cook, clean more,...

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