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Hay fever is definitely on the rise. It was extremely rare in the 1930s, affecting only 3% of children. Experts in immunology and allergies have calculated that more than one in four Britons is a now sufferer. I can’t think of any of our friends where there isn’t at least one member of the family with some sort of allergies. …
It’s September. Start of a new school year… Throughout the whole summer I listened to parents talking about uniforms. I found that when it comes to buying school uniform many parents seem to look for non-iron, stay white and stain resistant fabric to “make life easier”. My child is starting reception this month. I spent the last couple of years …
Matcha is an antioxidant powerhouse that boosts metabolism, detoxifies the body, calms the mind and enhances mood. I have been introduced to matcha green tea by a friend just over a year ago. Soon after, I ordered some for myself and started making my own matcha tea and then I got hooked on matcha latte. Knowing that Matcha tea …
Our immune system does the majority of its repair work while we are asleep. This is the time for the body’s cells to regenerate, rejuvenate and detoxify. Conventional mattresses are full of toxic chemicals. The toxic substances they use in the manufacturing process are linked to allergies, asthma, respiratory problems, reproductive toxicity, skin irritations, cancer and other serous health issues. …
Do you love your carpet? Do you enjoy walking on soft, luxurious, thick carpet? Have you ever thought about what might be lurking in your carpet? Let’s take a detailed look: Carpets in your homes expose you and your family to dangerous, toxic chemicals that are 10 to 50 times higher in your carpeted room than outdoors. They contain dust …
Many parents are aware of the dangers of phthalates in cosmetic products. However, phthalates are used in other children’s products as well. Did you know that children are exposed to dangerous chemicals found in their backpacks and other school items? Phthalates are a class of chemicals, such as DEHP, DINP, DBP and DEP. They are used as softeners in PVC, …
Did you know that even laundry detergents that labeled as ‘gentle’ or ‘sensitive’ can contain toxins and noxious chemicals that can have a negative effect on our health and on our environment? We have been conditioned to believe that our laundry is clean when it smells like ‘Spring Fresh’, ‘Tropical Burst’, ‘Ruby Jasmine’, etc. However, it’s important to know that …
Researchers who swabbed shopping trolley handles found that they contain more dirt and germs than the average public toilet. Below are the bacteria that were present on most trolleys. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that commonly colonises human skin and mucosa (e.g. inside the nose) without causing any problems. It can also cause disease, particularly if there is an opportunity for the …
Are you conscious about the environment and aware of all the toxins that surround us and our families? Perhaps you have even tried to detoxify your body and your immediate environment. But have you thought about Christmas? I will be covering a set of “toxic” problems and will give you some ideas so you can have yourself a Merry (and …