Back in the early days of humanity, roles and responsibilities of men and women were well-defined. They varied by cultures, but hunting, gathering, building shelter, and eventually cooking and keeping house weren’t a point of contention or conversation. Thank goodness things have changed because I would make a terrible 1950s housewife. But we’ve entered a
This is a special guest blog by Dr. Hillary Webster, ND. Dr. Hillary is a naturopathic doctor who practices in Toronto with a focus on Women’s Hormonal Health. She helps burned-out and exhausted women uncover and repair their hormone and nutrient imbalances to get their world-conquering energy back. In this article, Dr. Hillary is going
The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising the alarm about toxins in the food we’re serving our kids. And it’s not just about the ingredients in the food – they are equally as concerned about chemicals used in food packaging that you won’t find on the label. Yup, a mainstream medical organization is talking about
There are lots of things to worry about over the holidays – don’t make your indoor air quality one of them. With more people and more seasonal decorations in our homes, there can be more chemicals in the air we breathe. Luckily, there are easy ways to keep your house fresh, naturally. Follow these simple
I’m releasing this Gift Guide just ahead of Black Friday for a reason. If you go into Black Friday with a plan – with a list of things you actually want to give or need for yourself, it might just help you buy less crap you don’t need, to put it bluntly. Now that that’s
If you saw the recent EWG reports that the herbicide glyphosate causes cancer and is lurking in your Cheerios, granola bars, and oatmeal, you probably had one of the following reactions: “OMG, I’m being poisoned! This is terrible!” OR “Whatever, it’s just exaggerated, no way are my Cheerios giving me cancer.” OR “What does it
News of smartphones, wifi, and power lines causing cancer is easy to ignore. Afterall, you’re not about to ditch your phone any time soon, we’re literally surrounded by wifi in every building we enter or just walk by, and, well, you’re not about to move to an off-grid cabin in the woods. I’ve quite frankly
You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. But radon is found in homes around the world – including Canada and the US – and is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind cigarettes. It is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that can enter your home through basement floors and walls, building up indoors over
When someone asks about affordable non-toxic mattress recommendations in my Green Product Forum Facebook Group, I’m always amazed at how quickly new brands seem to pop up! One of my most popular blog posts talks about why it’s important to pay attention to what you sleep on, along with some of my preferred brands. But the
