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Here’s part 3 of my investigative reporting on oven cleaners. This time the suspect in questions is the 2nd most common ingredient, Monoethanolamine, or MEA.Or any of the other names it goes by. There’s a list of the other names...
Palmolive’s Pure & Clear: Not so Pure and Clear My urge for a healthier home has resulted in a continued interest to check out what I was buying, right down to the molecules. Time-consuming, but worth it. And also difficult to understand...
Since the 1900’s homes have become increasingly toxic due to a number of elements outside the control of a homeowner. Construction laws mandating use of unhealthy materials (ex. asbestos and, more recently, fiberglass) and lead-containing paints (now banned) are now...
These days there’s so many products at the supermarket, it’s hard not to glaze over and just get my usual trusted brands. Although I have to admit, I am finding less and less items at the big brand stores that...
Natural home cleaning supplies are going to become more and more in demand as we progress well deeper into our current decade. That’s my prediction. Why? Well, you don’t have to look very far for a good reason. I sure...
If you’re like me, your day is a nonstop schedule of work, family, friends, and more. With so much happening, it can be incredibly difficult to find ways to balance your life with eco-conscious living. When I’m strapped for time,...
This is the first part of my story as a student of living zen and how IGOZEN (I-go-zen) came to be. In 2011 I met one of the most influential women of my life. I call her Jujube, which is...
Zen means to be living in the present moment. The word “zen” means “betterment”. So it is about becoming better in the present moment – one moment at a time. We are all students of living zen. In the...
As a student of living zen and discovering a more balanced lifestyle, I have realized the importance of having very clean food preparation spaces as part of creating healthy meals. Countertops and cutting boards – everywhere food will touch –...
As I began to study zen and live a more balanced lifestyle, I discovered that many of the beauty products I used to keep my skin and hair “soft and silky” came in packages that were not earth-friendly. I was...