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How to Find Safe Light Bulbs

January 12, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 46 Comments

How to Find Safe Light Bulbs

Are you concerned about the safety of CFL and LED light bulbs? Wondering which choice is the best for your home or office? Learn how to find safe light bulbs! When the US government decided to phase out incandescent bulbs, it gave little attention to the health impact of contemporary lighting alternatives. While energy efficiency… 

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Filed Under: Electromagnetic Radiation, Unseen Reality Tagged With: artificial, artificial lighting, bulb, bulbs, CFL, Dr. Magda Havas, Fluorescent, havas, health, Incandescent, LED, light, light bulbs, lighting, magda

DIY Holiday Potpourri

November 16, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

DIY Holiday Potpourri

This holiday season, why not steer clear of artificial fragrances and try this natural simmering potpourri! Why Should I Avoid Artificial Fragrances? One of the most popular artificial holiday fragrances is Scentsicles.The maker of Scentsicles lists one ingredient only: pure fragrance oil. The unfortunate truth, however, is that pure fragrance oil is only the tip of… 

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Filed Under: DIY, House, Natural Living Tagged With: artificial, CDC, chemical-free, chemicals, diffusers, disinfectants, fragrance, fragrance-emitting, Fragrance-free policy, holiday, Natural Living, non-toxic, potpourri, scented, simmering

Nut Butter Cups

September 2, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

Nut Butter Cups

Enjoy this real food version of the popular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! Skip the refined sugar and artificial ingredients and enjoy this natural Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup alternative. I use almond butter for the filling, but for those who must avoid nuts, consider tahini (sesame seed butter) or sunflower butter. Andrea Fabry Nut Butter CupsThis… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: artificial, butter, cacao, coconut, coffee, dairy-free, gluten-free, manna, natural, natural sweeteners, raw cacao, Real food, reese's, stevia, sugar-free, vanilla

10 Food Label Facts

April 13, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 16 Comments

10 Food Label Facts

Food labeling is not what it seems. Due to lapses in government regulations, it’s hard for the consumer to know exactly what they’re eating or drinking. Here are ten facts that may help you choose wisely. These facts are based on the Food Label Quiz found here. 1. If you’re looking to avoid GMOs (Genetically… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Gut Health, Natural Health, Natural Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: artificial, artificial colors, azodicarbonamide, certified, EWG, food, Food dyes, food irradiation, foods, gamma rays, ingredients, label, natural, non-gmo, Organic, PLU code, products, Propyl paraben, radura, TBHQ

Refined vs. Unrefined Sugar

February 19, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

Refined vs. Unrefined Sugar

 Do you find yourself confused by the different options for sweetening your food? Wondering if unrefined sugar is truly better than refined white sugar? Is honey better than agave? How about xylitol or stevia? Refined Vs. Unrefined Sugar In the book, Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease, pediatric endocrinologist… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Gut Health, Uncategorized Tagged With: agave, artificial, artificial sweeteners, corn, fructose, hfcs, high fructose corn syrup, honey, lustig, process, sugar, sweeteners, syrup, unrefined

MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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10 Things I’ve Learned (The Hard Way)

1. The answer may be right in front of you.
2. Time is often the best medicine.
3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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