According to this article by the Alliance for Natural Health, many products that now boast they’re “BPA-free” have simply switched to a BPA relative that may be equally toxic called BPS! We’ve written on BPA before. Bisphenol-A is a dangerous, endocrine-disrupting chemical found in many polycarbonate plastics. It has been linked with serious health problems,
Non-Toxic Lifestyle
Essential Elements Series- Element Three: Non-Toxic Lifestyle- Part 2 of 3
This article is the fourth in a series of posts exploring the Essential Six Elements of Whole Health, the core of our health philosophy and the foundation for our work with our nutritional therapy clients. This article is divided in three parts. Read Part One here. Learn more about the Essential Elements and find the
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Non-Toxic Lifestyle
Why You Should Avoid Plastics and a Primer on BPA
Plastics have gotten a lot of press in the past couple of years. Not only is plastic NOT an environmentally friendly choice, but there is a lot of concern over the leaching of chemicals out of plastic into our food, drinks, bodies and environment. The most widely known of these chemicals is BPA. Bisphenol-A, or
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Basics & Staples
How to Make Coconut Milk
I love coconut milk! Don’t you? It’s so tasty and an excellent, nutrient-dense addition to your diet. Rich in vitamins, minerals and a fantastic source of lauric acid (a nourishing fat found in breastmilk), coconut milk is indeed a superfood. But, until recently, I’d only purchased organic coconut milk in BPA-free cans (Native Forest and
