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DIY Air Freshener Spray

October 21, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 8 Comments

DIY Air Freshener Spray

Trying to steer clear of chemically-laden air fresheners? Try this simple DIY air freshener spray! You’ll need three simple ingredients: Filtered water Vodka Essential oil(s) You need only a tiny bit of vodka, so if keeping alcohol in the home is a problem, be sure to buy the smallest bottle. The vodka works as a… 

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DIY Magnesium Balm

August 12, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 39 Comments

DIY Magnesium Balm

DIY Magnesium Balm is  a simple and effective way to add magnesium to your daily health regimen. Transdermal magnesium bypasses the digestive tract, making the nutrient more bioavailable without the danger of overdoing it. (See The Health Benefits of Transdermal Magnesium.) DIY Magnesium Balm requires magnesium oil, which is simply a combination of magnesium flakes… 

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DIY Reed Diffuser

July 31, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

DIY Reed Diffuser

Bring the outdoors in with this simple DIY reed diffuser. Repurpose a glass mason jar, choose your favorite essential oil, and let the natural scent emanate throughout your office, living room, or bathroom! DIY Reed Diffuser Supplies: 1 8-ounce canning jar. (A wide-mouth or regular size jar will work.) 4 ounces carrier oil. (I use… 

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Natural Sunscreen Recipe

June 8, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 11 Comments

Natural Sunscreen Recipe

Many sunscreen products contain potentially harmful ingredients, including oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate. Why not avoid the chemicals and ingredients and make your own? The Benefit of Non-nano Zinc Oxide Sunscreens typically block UVB rays but not UVA rays. The UVA rays are responsible for the majority of skin problems due to overexposure. For this reason,… 

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5 Simple DIY Personal Care Recipes

May 23, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 14 Comments

5 Simple DIY Personal Care Recipes

These simple DIY personal care recipes are perfect for beginners or those who have been making products for years. From treating rashes to soothing insect bites, these creations can be used at home or on the go! Creating simple products from scratch is a great way to repurpose old jars from your favorite products. I… 

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8 Ways I Am Minimizing My Risk of Breast Cancer

May 2, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 17 Comments

8 Ways I Am Minimizing My Risk of Breast Cancer

I used to fear breast cancer. After my health crisis, I learned that I can minimize my risk by choosing a proactive lifestyle. I have been on high alert for breast cancer since entering adulthood. My mother and both grandmothers had breast cancer. After 20 years of living in fear of my genetics, I learned that… 

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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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