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Less PVC is Possible
Jan 03, 2018
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   PVC (polyvinyl chloride), also known as vinyl, is used to make countless products that fill our closets, shelves and...
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Choosing Nontoxic Wood Furniture
Jan 02, 2018
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Wood furniture—such as couches, chairs, bed frames, box springs, tables and many more products—can be...
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WOW Your Guests with Beautiful Nontoxic Tablecloths!
Jan 02, 2018
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   I’ve always been nervous about covering our table for fear that one accidental yank will clear the table of...
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Choose a Nontoxic Bath Mat
Jan 02, 2018
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Showers and baths are meant to get us clean. Yet, when we step out of the tub and onto the bathmat, our wet feet are...
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Are Your Children Playing on Toxic Free Flooring?
Jan 02, 2018
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Kids spend a lot of time on the floor. From infant’s “tummy time,” to toddlers crawling, to young...
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Natural Stone Flooring
Jan 02, 2018
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   If you're building a new home or replacing an existing floor, you'll have various flooring materials to choose from,...
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Is Polyurethane Foam in Your Mattress?
Jan 01, 2018
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Cushy and squishy, polyurethane foam gives us comfortable mattresses. It adds padding and coziness while providing...
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WiFi Radiation: How Concerned Should You Be?
Dec 29, 2017
by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Why should you be concerned about the WiFi radiation in your home? It seems harmless. And you...
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Mama Medicine and Sophia Gushee discuss auras, spirits, destiny, he...
Dec 28, 2017
  by Sophia Ruan Gushée   About a year ago, a friend of mine shared an experience that was thought-provoking, and this experience offered my friend...
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Carpet and Asthma, Like Oil and Water
Dec 28, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Anyone who has asthma, or has seen an asthmatic attack, knows how scary it can be. According to the Center for...
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Natural Wood Finishes That Are Safer
Dec 27, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Wood finishes are the top protective coating that is applied to wood to protect it from moisture, sunlight and...
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Natural Rubber Products – Is it for me?
Dec 26, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   What do pacifiers, mattresses and carpets have in common? They are often made from natural rubber materials....
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Sole Water Recipe
Dec 22, 2017
by Sophia Ruan Gushée   An easy way to help boost your digestion, soothe your nervous system, improve hydration, and improve your skin, hair and nails may be to...
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Create a Nontoxic Bed: Headboard to Bed Frame
Dec 13, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   When looking for headboards and bed frames, consider nontoxic options. As the structure that surrounds your...
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De-Clutter Your Home to Detox Your Home
Dec 10, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Clutter accumulates quickly in our homes. Before we know it, the one storage cabinet has expanded to three. And flat...
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Detox Your Kitchen: Nontoxic Kitchen Cabinets
Dec 10, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   When it comes to kitchen cabinets, you don’t have to trade beauty for healthy.  You can have both! ...
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Should You Replace Your Shower Curtain With A Safer One?
Dec 09, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   When detoxing your home, it can be overwhelming to think of replacing each little item with nontoxic versions....
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Why Choose Glass Over Plastic?
Dec 09, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   As you detox your home, it’s important to understand what materials to avoid, but almost more important to...
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What Are You Sleeping on 3,650 Hours?
Dec 06, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   It’s not every day that people replace their mattress. In fact, not even every five years. It’s every...
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Detox Your Holiday Lights of Lead
Dec 04, 2017
Holiday string lights are often an integral part of the festive decor. But did you know that holiday string lights can contain lead that can rub off on hands and...
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Choosing Placemats
Dec 04, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Placemats help to protect tables and add interest to table settings. While many people focus on the style of...
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Peace of Mind in Detoxing Your Bedroom
Dec 01, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   The bedroom. It’s one of the most important rooms in your home, making it one of the first places to detox. ...
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Warm, Welcoming Nontoxic Candles
Dec 01, 2017
by Angela Cummings Back in the day, I used to burn candles to make our home smell comforting and welcoming. Especially in the fall and winter when we gathered with family...
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Safer Textile Materials to Detox Your Home
Nov 30, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Materials, or textiles, are everywhere. They cover (ha! pun intended) or comprise: furniture: mattresses, couches,...
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When Painting, Planning Pays Off
Nov 29, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   One of the easiest and least expensive ways to freshen up a room is to paint the walls. However, paint can...
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The Effects of X-Rays on Early Pregnancy
Nov 28, 2017
The medical and scientific community frequently updates safety recommendations in response to the latest science. The content may contain outdated information so...
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Is Off-Gassing Happening in My Home?
Nov 27, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   What is Off-gassing? When you read about chemicals in everyday products, you’ll come across the term...
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Do You Have Digital Dementia?

Nov 27, 2017
by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   How much time do you spend on a digital screen? Being productive and responsible requires lots of time on...
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Potential Cancer-Causing Household Products
Nov 06, 2017
by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Most people, it seems, think that their home is a healthy environment that is safe and free from harmful chemicals....
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Bluetooth: A Convenience or Concern?
Nov 01, 2017
by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   How Bluetooth Devices Can Negatively Affect Your Health Bluetooth technology has brought us great convenience:...
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