After living in the aftermath of a hurricane, we were displaced and lived in government housing for several years. The house was old and the people living there prior to us were smokers. The HVAC heating system had not been properly maintained, and we had to get some mold in the basement wall remedi...

Making aloe vera gel at home is very simple and easy! And it’s a wonderful topical remedy for the entire family. Known as Cleopatra’s beauty secret, the aloe vera plant is mystically healing and famously known for its capability to soothe sunburns, but it also boosts immunity, is an anti-inflammator...

Many people don’t pay much attention when choosing a bubble bath or moisturizer they will use on a daily basis, simply because that is just an ordinary beauty product, right? Well, this is wrong! A large number of these ‘ordinary’ products actually contain toxic heavy metals, carcinogens, skin ir...

With everyone focusing on living greener and healthier lifestyles, some people forget that what they apply to their bodies should be organic and natural as well. Knowing what your favorite lotions, body creams, shampoos, and conditioners are made of is just as important as what you consume. You have...

When you wake up in the morning, what's one of the first things you do? Perhaps you put on your slippers, brew a fresh cup of coffee, eat breakfast and then brush your teeth as you prepare for the day ahead. As you brush your teeth, each movement is second nature – you don't really give it much thou...

A recent research by Queen’s University Belfast suggested that prolonged sitting is just as bad for our health as smoking. According to results, it can lead to increased risk of heart diseases and early death. Modern age has brought with it a lot of life facilitators, such as computers, cars and tel...

Stocking your home with the best decor is a challenge for every homeowner, but adding in the extra venture of making an eco friendly home and many decorators find themselves stumped. Many companies claim to be eco friendly and use recycled materials, but how can you be sure? This is a question that ...

Designing your baby's room is a challenging, but enjoyable activity. Taking into account natural lighting, colours and materials is vital to your baby's wellbeing. Moving your baby to his/her room should be dealt gently and slowly.

This is a guest post by Gabriella Diesendorf, a writer and devote...

Commercial sunscreen products are more harmful to the skin than exposure to sunlight. If you like to stay under the sun without using those commercial sunscreen products, then you should check out this amazing alternative.

This is a guest post by Adonia Dennis, a passionate blogger who loves to w...

We’re so used to living in a polluted environment that we often fail to realize how badly our health is being affected by it. It’s almost as if we’ve entered a perpetual state of denial. Whether it’s the constant addition of toxins or the spread of common airborne infections, or even the stress of o...

Regular spa sessions, a strict diet, rigorous exercise, deep breathing – you do all this and more for inner and outer beauty. But do you take as much care of your abode as for your body? While taking care of things like eating habits and exercise can help you achieve a fitter body, a healthy mind an...

Most modern people slather on chemical-filled antiperspirant which blocks the pores, not realizing that the sweat which naturally trickles down the armpit acts as a wick to draw out the waste products from the body containing viruses, bacteria, hormones, toxins, etc. to regulate and keep everything ...