Trying to avoid pasteurized dairy? No access to fresh goat or cow’s milk? Allergic to dairy? No need to go without ice cream! Our favorite dairy-free ice cream consists of avocado and flavoring. Only three ingredients and no ice cream maker needed! Fresh avocado Flavoring of choice (could be raw cacao powder, lemon juice, lime…
Archives for August 2014
Thermal Imaging to Detect Water Damage
Thermal imaging is a technology that aids in the detection of hidden moisture behind walls, ceilings and floors. It also helps diagnose a variety of other home-performance problems such as missing insulation, air leaks or thermal bridges. Used by the military for surveillance purposes for many years, thermography has also been used by firefighters, airport…
How to Remove Stains Naturally
Would you like to avoid harsh chemicals while tackling that stubborn carpet or laundry stain? In order to find the best solution, it’s helpful to consider the chemistry behind cleaning. On the pH scale, 7.0 is neutral. Anything above this is alkaline; anything below is acidic. Here are some examples of the pH factors of…
Toxic Mold, Lyme and Genetics
Why do some people become chronically ill following exposure to toxic mold, while others recover quickly? I received an email this week from an individual who vacated a Stachybotrys-infested office three weeks ago and was already much better. Numerous factors contribute to the mystery, such as the level and duration of the exposure, prior exposures,…
Baby Safe Indoor Air
It’s a simple way to boost your baby’s health, but it’s often overlooked. Clean air is one of the basic necessities of life. Unfortunately, due to recent changes in building construction, our homes are often more polluted than outside air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times…
How to Make Your Natural Soap Last Longer
When you invest in a bar of natural soap, you may pay more in the short run, but more than likely you will benefit in the long term with softer skin. Your overall health will benefit as well since more than 60 percent of anything we put on our skin is absorbed into the body….
