Looking for inspiration and information as you head into the New Year? Looking for healthy meals suggestions? Want to make a real food snack? Would you like to read an informative health article? You’ll love this compilation of posts from the Alternative Living Network! Food Best of Main Dishes from Purposeful Nutrition Best of Soups from…
Binchotan Charcoal – What it is and how to use it
Most of us have heard of the purifying qualities of charcoal, but have you heard of Binchotan Charcoal? Binchotan charcoal hails from Japan and is derived from the Urame oak tree. Skilled artisans transform raw wood into charcoal sticks by burning oak branches at extremely high temperatures (2300°F) and then rapidly smothering the flame with dirt. This process…
10 Innovative Green Companies
I came across these companies at Shiftcon 2014, a unique gathering of eco-wellness bloggers and industry professionals. This list shows the momentum that is growing when it comes to eco-friendly and green! 10 Innovative Green Companies 1. Green Truck When we broke for lunch at the conference, I was overjoyed to see this delightful truck…
How to Choose Safe and Sustainable Clothing
How are we doing today when it comes to our health and fashion? In 1881, the Rational Dress Society challenged the fashion industry of its day. The Society protested against a dress that “either deforms the figure, impedes the movements of the body, or in any way tends to injure health.” Seeking to do away…
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….
DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe
Homemade powdered laundry soap works great with warm and hot loads of laundry, but what about cold loads? You have two options. Blend 1 tablespoon of powder with warm water and dissolve ahead of time, or make this DIY liquid laundry detergent recipe for use in all temperatures. (Find my powdered recipe here.) Both…
