Alternative & Complementary Healthcare
Yay, I love this list when it comes out. Of course, I am biased as a former judge! Some really excellent and worthy winners and shortlisters this year - and it was won by a humble lip balm, which does look lovely! Now, if we can only get people off the ruddy petroleum-lip-drying vaseline type …
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Just saw ND has the new BodyVerde range of non-toxic toiletries in so thought I would share with you in case you are looking to try something new for your skin. Here's the blurb: BodyVerde - Created in Idaho, BodyVerde products have been available throughout America for nearly 10 years. Having proved so popular with the …
I had to share this very funny review of 'feminine hygiene' products with you from our friends at Skinsmatter today as I hooted at it over my morning melons (ooer missus)! Truthfully, that is actually what I had for breakfast! I have to say I really don't agree with the assertion that women have to …
Yippee: after all the hard work involved in judging the FreeFrom SkinCare Awards, the shortlist and commendeds are now out! Here is the SkinsMatter Newsletter which has lots of interesting links and the lists for you. Sit down with a cuppa and enjoy choosing your next healthy skincare range. Oh dear, what a chore! Many of you …
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I do quite a bit of baking nowadays and so does half the nation if GBBO is anything to go by. I don't watch it personally: reminds me too much of what I can't eat! Anyway, I usually use paper liners in metal loaf, cake and muffin tins and wondered if it might be …
The FreeFrom Skincare Awards 2013 Shortlist has just been announced, so put your feet up, get a cuppa (not necessarily in that order of course) and choose some new products that myself and the other judges think are the best non-toxic, allergy-aware effective products in their class.. Here's the detail from the awards press release …
Just a quick sorry if I have been a bit quiet on the blog front the last few weeks. I have been judging both the Winners and Innovations categories of the FreeFromFood Awards and the FreeFrom SkinCare Awards. Been lots of fun and, particularly with the skincare entries, lots of peering at very long Latin …
I have long wondered why so many people buy liquid soap. It is a burgeoning - and relatively new market and we seem to have all been convinced that liquid soap is a must in our lives now. OK, it's convenient, but what is actually in it and is all this lathering good for us? …
Saw this from WDDTY this morning - good news! Amalgam dental fillings – which contain mercury – are expected to be phased out across Europe in the next few years. The European Parliament is likely to opt for a complete ban by 2013, which will come into affect by 2018, following a damning report by a …
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Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical that is added to antibacterial mouthwashes, soaps, toothpastes, cleaning cloths, deodorants, toiletries and cosmetics, including lipstick. Scientists say it may cause muscle and heart problems and should be used with caution. It's estimated that 450 tons of triclosan are used in EU each year. The chemical was devised to prevent …