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8 Ways I Am Minimizing My Breast Cancer Risk

February 26, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 39 Comments

8 Ways I Am Minimizing My Breast Cancer Risk

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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Filed Under: Detox, Foodie, microbes and mold, Mold and Microbes, Natural Health Tagged With: antioxidants, aspergillus, breast cancer, carcinogen, chemical avoidance, chemical-free, electromagnetic, electromagnetic radiation, epigenetics, glutathione, health, indoor air quality, light therapy, natural light benefits, ochratoxins, radiation, skin, toxic mold

Health Benefits of Natural Light

February 19, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 20 Comments

Health Benefits of Natural Light

Do you suffer from mal-illumination? The phrase, coined by light science pioneer John Ott, suggests that people are suffering from a lack of natural light much like those who are malnourished. I used to consider my sunglasses an essential part of life in Arizona. After reading Health and Light by John Ott, I consider them… 

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Filed Under: Detox, Natural Health, Natural Living Tagged With: arthritis, full spectrum lighting, glass, health, health and light, John Ott, light, lighting, lighting science, natural, ott, science, spectrum, sunglasses, sunlight, uv, UV light

Binchotan Charcoal – What it is and how to use it

November 21, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

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… 

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Filed Under: Detox, Foodie, Natural Health, Natural Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: Binchotan charcoal, chemical-free, natural home, non-toxic

How I Overcame My Fear of Fat

October 29, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

How I Overcame My Fear of Fat

I used to be overweight. In 1978 I was a marathon runner who carried at least 20-30 extra pounds.  After college I backpacked my way through Europe and lost the 30 pounds. I vowed never to gain it back. I decided to cut sugar completely. That was a good decision. However thanks to prevailing misconceptions… 

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Filed Under: Detox, Foodie, Gut Health, Natural Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cholesterol, fat phobia, GAPS, Grain brain, natural fat, Natural Living, trans fat

Chlorinated Paraffins in Hand Blenders

October 27, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 100 Comments

Chlorinated Paraffins in Hand Blenders

As much as possible I try to avoid chemicals in my food. I buy organic, veer away from GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), and try to avoid plastic packaging. I never considered my stick blender as a possible source of chemical exposure until now. A study released October 23, 2014 suggests that some hand blenders leak… 

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Filed Under: Detox, Foodie, Natural Health, Natural Living Tagged With: bergman, blender, blenders, carcinogenic, chemicals, chlorinated, environmental, hand blender, humans, leakage, nordica, paraffins

10 Ways to Detox Your Home

October 13, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

10 Ways to Detox Your Home

What can we do to make our home a safe refuge? How can we ensure access to clean air and clean water? 10 Ways to Detox Your Home 1. Become aware. Don’t be afraid of information. While it can be overwhelming, knowledge is empowering. Dr. J. H. Tilden said, “Knowledge is power. Knowledge of how… 

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Filed Under: Detox, House, microbes and mold, Mold, Natural Living, Uncategorized, Unseen Reality Tagged With: air, air purifier, building, building biology, chemical-free, detox, environmental, health, healthy, moisture, natural, safe, synthetic fragrances, Teflon, toxic, toxic mold

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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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