health Archives
another drip thinking about a clean drop – or – fluoride in the water
Should we or shouldn’t we add fuoride to the water? Here are a list of resources for further reading on the pros and cons of the topic.
an update–the free target first aid course
An update on the first aid article – a few things from doing the free first aid course through Target stores.
first aid in (and out of) the home
Are you prepared for a medical emergency? What about the day to day scrapes and bumps, cold and flus that occur? Here are a few tips on increasing your first aid knowledge and stocking your cabinent ready for the inevitable bumps and possible emergencies.
how to get your five serves of vegetables
TIps on increasing your vegetable intake by including veg in more meals during the day.
how to make your own massage oils
This is a guest post by Bailey Harris of Homeowner’s Insurance Guide. Massage is a centuries-old method of healing. Some of the earliest forms of civilization used massage as a way to heal and soothe the body and soul. It is believed that massage releases toxins that can build up in sore, tight muscles. Many [...]
preparing for the cold and flu season
Over the last month we had four virus in four weeks. The last one really laid us all low, the coughing lingering for two weeks after. Sick for six weeks with a sick, unhappy bub = not fun. While ‘plenty of bed rest’ may be what the doctor ordered, when you’re a parent, especially one [...]
what’s in our products? – parabens
Almost all personal care products today contain parabens. Parabens are preservatives. They extend the shelf life of our products. Without preservatives, most of our skin care products and cosmetics would either have to be kept in the fridge or used within a few days. It is the water content in products that make them susceptible [...]
what’s in our products? – petroleum
In a world of increasing demand for fuel, rising fuel costs and peak oil concerns, spare a thought for the petroleum products(mineral oil, petroleum jelly) that get smeared on your skin every day. Yes, there is a good reason why Vaseline rhymes with gasoline: the inventor of petroleum jelly (petrolatum) as a skin care product [...]
Exercise For Free The Frugal Way
Getting fit doesn’t have to involve expensive gym memberships. It doesn’t even have to involve exercise workouts! Here are some frugal ideas for free exercise.
Choosing Safe Plastics
Choosing safe plastics with the help of the environmental working group.
