Category: Health Around the House
Four Hours a Day
According to AC Nielsen, Americans spend an average of more than 4 hours a day watching TV. That is a big chunk out of our days, where we could be doing something productive like working out, spending time with family, reading, you get the idea. But, if you just can’t seem to turn off the [...]
Can Hand Sanitizer Alter Your Hormones?
Can Hand Sanitizer Alter Your Hormones?
Being a new mom, and working in a restaurant, I am a freak about washing my hands and using hand sanitizer. So, when I saw an article that said the FDA is considering banning triclosan, a bacteria-killing chemical used in hand soaps and hand sanitizers, I grabbed the bottles so I could inspect the labels.
Plants Don’t Just Make Your House Look Pretty
Decorating your house with plants not only beautifies your living space, but it also has a detox effect. Cleaning supplies, paints, printers, etc. create VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) which can contribute to dizziness, fatigue, nausea, kidney or liver damage, even cancer. A study done in Australia found that two common houseplants, the Janet Craig and [...]
Natural Oven Cleaner
A couple of weeks ago, I attempted to clean my oven; a task that I approach with disgust and a little bit of fear. It seems like every time I use traditional oven cleaners, I ingest the fumes (even though I AM careful!) and end up feeling dizzy and not being able to get the [...]
