For those of you who are interested in living a non-toxic, organic life, I have some really great info for you today! (Disclaimer-I am not a health expert, just a person who wants to share with others what I have become aware of, in trying to live a healthier life. I am not responsible for anything anyone tries from reading this or any of my blog posts.)
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
-Jim Rohn
In a couple of my recent blog posts, on 7/11/14 ("One Way to Be Happier and More Positive") and 7/20/14 ("Positive Odds and Ends"), I mentioned several things that Greg and I had been doing to try to be healthier. One of my loyal readers and friend, Patricia from Tennessee, as a followup to my healthier-living posts, sent me several great resources that she and her husband use that help them live healthier lives.
Patricia sent a lot of wonderful info, some of which I'll share with you today. The rest, I'll gradually put on some of my future blog posts as a special feature.
Patricia says that they now use:
"-Organic Foods
-Organic / Natural Ingredients - body lotions, shave cream, deodorant, soap, moisturizers, make-up
-Organic /Natural Fibers - 100% linen, organic cotton, wool, or silk for all clothing, sheets, towels, dryer balls, etc.
-Natural Fiber - rugs, pillows, upholstery, etc. (wool, linen, organic cotton, soy, hemp, etc. )
- Solid Wood - furniture, cabinets (no veneers, plastics, etc. )"
She sent some website addresses that they use: (Most of these I checked out, and they look great!)
For natural, organic personal-care products:
www.juicebeauty.com
www.desertessence.com
www.kissmyface.com (I already use several Kiss My Face products.)
(Also, I make my own natural face lotion/mask which I apply once a week. "Woman's World" always has natural recipes for a healthier you in every issue. I'm toying with the idea of making my own "hippie hairspray" which consists of sugar and water, but I haven't been brave enough to try that one yet!)
For non-toxic housecleaning products that you can make yourself, check out this website Patrcia recommends:
www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/stories/make-your-own-housecleaning-products
For an all-around terrific website that has "Inspiration and information to help you thrive in our toxic world," be sure and see:
www.debralynndadd.com (which has a free newsletter, toxic free talk radio, and lots of links to things non-toxic).
Patricia said that their change to a healthier lifestyle has been over a six-year period. I can see why, because even though a lot of us would like to throw out all the toxic stuff and start over, that's not a feasible option for most of us. Even changing over to a healthier diet has taken Greg and me several weeks, to find the organic stuff, and to gradually phase it into our diets. Now, thankfully, almost every meal that we eat is totally non-GMO/organic. There are still a few herbs and spices that we're replacing with the organic ones as the old ones run out.
Thanks to local health food stores, farmers markets, and some chain grocery stores, we have found fresh, frozen, packaged, and even non-BPA canned food that has helped us have a healthier diet. One of our recent meals consisted of cheese, boiled potatoes with butter, corn on the cob, broccoli, and toast, all of which were totally organic, and it was all delicious, and not because I'm any great gourmet chef!
I really appreciate Patricia for all the work she put into sending all of this valuable, healthy info and for helping to make this blog post possible. People like Patricia make life so much more enjoyable, happier, and more positive for the rest of us. Thank you so much, Patricia, for sharing!
Be sure and check out my next few blog posts on various topics, along with more informative tidbits from Patricia!
Also, Judy Samples, president of the June Tolliver House in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, wanted several of us to make a special announcement about wine tasting with wine from the Mountainrose Winery at the Tolliver House on August 23 (the last night of "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" outdoor drama for this year). Judy said to "Come and share a glass of wine with friends and neighbors, then see the show!"
F.Y.I.
June Tolliver House
www.junetolliverhouse.com
To see Greg's and my latest photos on iStock, just click the link below.
www.istockphoto.com
Positive thought: "Our bodies are our gardens to which our wills are gardeners." -William Shakespeare
Thanks for visiting! Until next Sunday, Becky
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