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Toxins Get the Boot

I hate toxins. I mean, I guess everyone should, but I really hate to use anything in the house that I think might be toxic – any kind of cleaner, repair fluid, or pesticide. But, sometimes you use toxins that you just don’t think about. Here are a few things you might be using around the house and alternatives: Antibacterial Soap That’s right – something you think may be keeping you safe may actually be harming you. That’s because some antibacterial soap contains triclosan. Triclosan may mess up your thyroid functions and hormone levels. In fact, researchers have discovered that … Continue reading →

Getting Rid Of Toxins

Every day we are exposed to hundreds of toxins. Everything from the food we eat to the air we breathe has toxins. I always feel as the mom and main housekeeper that it is my job to protect my family from harmful things in our home. There are some things you can do at home to minimize your family’s exposure to harmful things. *Eat organic whenever possible. Look for produce that is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. If you have a garden at home then you know exactly what your veggies are exposed to. A farmers market is also … Continue reading →

Getting Rid of Electronics

Is it just me or do you have tons of electronics? Cell phones, MP3 players, portable DVD players, computers of all sizes – the list just never ends! But, it becomes a problem when they break down and it is time to dispose of them. What do you do? Landfills are filled. In fact, in 2007, there was an estimate 2.6 million tons of e-waste in U.S. landfills. Sadly, less than 14% of the electronics were recycled. Plus, some of the materials used in electronics are hazardous, so these items shouldn’t just be “thrown away.” Chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium … Continue reading →

National Poison Prevention Week

March 18th thru the 24th is National Poison Prevention Week. Every year over four million calls are made to poison control centers in the United States. Most of us are aware of the dangers of poisoning but did you know that poisoning is one of the major causes of death in the U.S.? Now that warmer weather is here and we are doing more cleaning and yard work it is more important than ever to be vigilant about the use of chemicals and pesticides. We all know how quick children are, it only takes a moment of turning your back … Continue reading →

Couple Considers Divorce For Insurance Coverage

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A couple in Ohio has been married for thirty years. They love each other very much, their marriage is working well, and they have raised some children together. Unfortunately, the wife needs a liver transplant, and the husband’s insurance does not cover the full cost of it. If the couple decides to get divorced, this could open up her eligibility for insurance coverage. One of the vows that people make on their wedding day is “in sickness, and in health”. When two people, who truly love each other, get married, they are hoping that this marriage will last them their … Continue reading →

Safer Cleaning Products

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Cleaning our home safely and with no toxins has become a project of mine. We want to kill the germs and bacteria in order to keep Maggie healthy, but we don’t want the chemicals getting into her lungs and causing her any breathing trouble either. So after her diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, I went on a mission to remove the chemicals and keep the clean. I have to say that my favorite products are by Seventh Generation; however, there are other great companies that offer the cleaning power of regular products without the harshness. In addition, I use hydrogen peroxide … Continue reading →

What to Do with All of Those Fall Leaves

Just because something is naturally grown doesn’t mean that disposing of it can’t create a problem for the earth. While you might not have thought twice about disposing of those fall leaves in the past, here is why you should be thinking of responsible ways to get rid of fall leaves today. Thing you shouldn’t do With fall clean up, many people opt for using a leaf blower. While this might be a good choice in areas that might otherwise be dangerous (such as getting leaves off of your roof), in general, using a leaf blower is a bad thing. … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! – The Process of Elimination

Today’s weight: 261.8, down 1.4 pounds since last Monday Yes, in fact, this blog is exactly what you think it’s about. Elimination, or, as my children might say, going potty. A crucial element of weight loss is found in going to the bathroom. We carry around a lot of waste in our bowels, and if we can’t properly move it through, it becomes part of the baggage. When this is the case, our bowels become distended and uncomfortable, and they cause our stomachs to pooch out (most unattractively) in front. In addition, as you start your weight loss program and … Continue reading →

10 Reasons to Do Your Cardio Every Day

I enjoy my cardio workouts on a level that I have never enjoyed strength training. There’s something about the rhythm of once you get going with regular cardio – because when I don’t do it due to illness (currently I have bronchitis) that I miss it and it makes it easier for me to get back into it after a few down days recovering from an infection. So with this in mind, I wanted to share with you my 10 reasons you should do cardio every day, well six days a week with the seventh one off. You can do … Continue reading →