1. Joov / 2. Mito / 3. Rouge / 4. iRestore / 5. Gemba By John Goss With research provided by Michael Hopkins, PhD. The term red light therapy (RLT) has caught our attention several times over the last five years or so. According to those championing this treatment, just a few minutes a day under the cool glow of red or near-infrared light can cure almost
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Is Blistex Toxic? (And What to Buy Instead)
Every time the weather changes, my and my kids' lips become miserably chapped. Related: Shop safest lip balms. Blistex lip products definitely soothe super chapped, sore lips. Perhaps this explains why Blistex sells more than $100 million worth of their "medicated" lip balm every year! But is Blistex non-toxic? While Blistex offers short-term relief from the pain of chapped lips, it
12 Last Minute Gift Ideas
You don't have to be a procrastinator to be behind with gift giving this year! I'm doing much less in-person shopping, and shipping times are taking forEVER! Because I'm not seeing most of my family in person, I'm waiting for the gifts I bought online to arrive, then wrapping them, then reshipping to recipients. In other words, I should have finished all my shopping weeks ago, but here we
Safe, Non-Toxic Toy Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page. UPDATED: November 2020 Toys, like evvvvverything else, can introduce toxins into your home, to say nothing of the environmental impact of producing and disposing of ALL THAT plastic. I'm certainly guilty of buying my fair share of cheap plastic toys, but I am always trying to do better. After researching and writing this
2020 Non-Toxic Gift Guide
This year's natural gift guide has been a true labor of love, and below you'll discover a whopping 137 creative, toxin-free gift ideas for everyone you love. This year, we tried to find gifts that were good for the planet in addition to being good for the person receiving them. We also have highlighted products from Black-owned businesses that we adore. A few of the gifts below are available
How to Choose the Best Air Filter
1. Austin / 2. Amaircare / 3. Airpura / 4. IQAir Last updated: October 2020 There are few things as elementally important as clean air. Each of us takes up to 30,000 breaths a day. What our bodies want is oxygen, but what we actually inhale often contains all sorts of less-than-good stuff. This is especially true of our indoor air, where a wide variety of contaminants can
The Best Online Workout Programs I’ve Tried Since My Barre Studio Closed
Gyms are finally starting to reopen here in New York City, and as much as I miss Pure Barre, I'm going to hold off a little bit longer before returning to the studio. Since March, I've been trying many different online workout programs that I can do from home. Below, you'll find a list of the eight workout platforms I tried, and my opinion of each. (Don't feel like scrolling? This is my
Complete Non-Toxic Baby Registry Checklist
1. Safest stroller / 2. Pocket bib / 3. Rash protection / 4. Non-toxic car seat / 5. Better cloth diapers / 6. Plastic-free breast milk storage / 7. Silicone spoons / 8. Nursery air filter Pulling together this list of all the non-toxic baby registry items a conscious parent could possible want was fun! Mostly, I'm struck by how much has changed since my last pregnancy--then again, it WAS
9 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Since I can't see her in real life right now, I'm going to spoil my amazing mom a little bit this year for Mother's Day. See below for gift ideas from some of our favorite brands. (Please note that anything you'd like to buy from our store should be ordered by May 1st to ensure that it is delivered in time.) Organic Romper Beach coverup turned quarantine uniform. $68. (For
8 Things That Kill Coronavirus
What kills coronavirus? I've done some digging on what chemical compounds will kill the virus that causes COVID-19, and I wanted to share my findings with you guys. A complete list from the EPA can be found here. Do I need to remind you that I'm not a doctor or any kind of medical professional? What follows is just my interpretation of what I've read about how to kill this terrifying virus.
