Category Archive: Product Reviews

Inflatable Bouncy Houses have Illegal Levels of Lead

From Inhabitots: “While bouncy fun may sound like a great plan at a kid’s birthday or other child-minded event, bounce houses are anything but fun when it comes to your child’s health and safety. This summer an in-depth investigation by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) prompted lawsuits to be filed by CEH and the …

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5 Steps to a Non-Toxic Lifestyle

Being pregnant has caused me to reflect on how I’ve limited my daily exposure to chemicals and toxins to protect my growing child.  Before becoming pregnant, I had made a serious effort to limit my exposure to chemicals for my own long term health.  A side benefit to this was knowing that my body would …

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Organic, non-Alcohol Mouthwash: PerioBrite

After realizing that even our “alcohol-free” ACT mouthwash contained PEGs and other harsh toxicants, we decided to try [amazon ASIN="B000I4C22C"]PerioBrite Mouthwash[/amazon]. What a punch! It is arguably more intense than any alcohol filled mouthwash. Ingredients include Echinacea, Green Tea and Olive Leaf, Peppermint, Clove, Oregano and Thyme.

A New Years Resolution to Healthy Armpits

Armpits are a common conundrum among health nuts like myself who have decided not to use deordorizers with chemicals and metals in them. So many armpit products today advertise as an “anti-perspirant”. But do you really know why they work or how?

Parabens in Pap Smears May Cause Cell Mutation and Irritation

Femglide is touted as “sperm friendly” and one of the least harmful personal lubricant available. Methlyparaben in Femglide is a know mutagen, causing cells it contacts to mutate. Why that is considered “sperm friendly” evades me. Methylparaben, which is currently banned in the EU is also a skin irritant and is known to cause allergic reaction in humans. That would explain why I felt like crap after the doctor used a half cup on her hand.

Sexy Solar Charger for the iPhone

Regen’s new solar charger for the iphone is set to hit the market in February 2010.  This sexy, stylish charging unit is designed to blend into a chic room.  The back panel hangs in a window to capture sunlight and then can be placed in the iphone charging stand to rejuice your phone.  As an …

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