Organic Drinks With Probiotics
The range of organic probiotic drinks to choose from can cause confusion. Organic milk-based probiotic drinks, like kefir and yogurt, use milk free of hormones and antibiotics. Fermented drinks with...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates the use of the word "organic" for shampoos and cosmetics as it does for food products. There are stringent requirements for organic food producers that...
View ArticleOrganic Pepper Spray for Garden Pests
Pepper spray is a natural pesticide and an effective deterrent to many garden pests and wildlife. Hot peppers of the genus Capsicum contain capsaicin, which gives peppers the "heat" that spices up...
View ArticleHomemade Organic Stain Remover
Kudos to you for kicking the chemicals to the curb and opting for clean, organic solutions to clean your house. You're reducing your home's impact on the environment and creating a healthier home for...
View ArticleTips on Making Homemade Organic Shampoo
You've probably tried many different brands of shampoo, maybe choosing by scent or by advertised promises, hoping to achieve healthy, glossy hair. Instead, you've been dousing your locks with probable...
View ArticleOrganic Garden Seeds
Organic gardening has been promoted in recent years for being better for the environment and healthier for you. According to a study published by the University of Washington, Seattle preschoolers on...
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How to Use an Organic White Cane Sugar Body Scrub
Your skin is the largest organ of your body, protecting your inner tissues from dirt, drying winds, excess water and the damaging rays of the sun. The protective layer of dead skin cells is contantly...
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How to Store Organic Cold Milled Flax Seed
Flax seed has been valued as a food crop for at least 7,000 years, according to food science writer Harold McGee. It's important to vegetarians and vegans as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and as...
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DIY Goat Milk & Organic Oat Facial Scrub
Natural skin care products are assumed to be gentler than chemical products, but that’s no guarantee -- according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, even leading so-called “all-natural” products may...
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Organic Toothpastes That Help Whiten Teeth
In your efforts to go organic, you may have overlooked your bathroom drawer. Traditional toothpastes contain similar artificial colors, synthetic flavors and chemicals that the organic-minded consumer...
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Growing Spinach Next to Windows
Growing spinach indoors next to a window provides a more accessible and longer-season crop than growing it outdoors because the temperature can be controlled. This leafy green is an excellent source of...
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How to Make Organic Lipstick With Grapeseed Oil & Avocado Butter
Lipstick continues making the headlines, but its reputation as a go-to beauty enhancer has been overshadowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s admission that our nation’s top-selling brands...
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Growing Vegetables on a Back Yard Hill
You don’t need a dedicated acre of flat land to grow your own vegetables. A home garden can be created in spaces such as pottery on the patio, window boxes or vertical growing systems. For another...
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Guidelines for Small Area Vegetable Gardening
Not everyone has the luxury of a large backyard, where a vegetable garden can coexist with a pool, a swing set and lots of room for the kids and dog. However, even small areas can be startlingly...
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How to Make Organic Dry Powder Laundry Detergent
Using common household materials for cleaning, rather than toxic commercial products, is one way every household can contribute to a cleaner environment. Ordinary household materials such as lemon...
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What Is the Difference in Organic Matter Soil & Topsoil?
Soil quality is a consideration for anyone wanting to grow things on their land. Whether you're a suburbanite seeking a perfect lawn or a fifth-generation farmer looking for increased yields, the...
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How to Make Organic Baby Soap Bars
New parents only want the best for their baby. Manufacturers of baby products, especially baby wash and shampoo, cater to this desire with wholesome pictures of giggly, photogenic babies frolicking in...
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Children's Literature on the Effects of Changes on the Environment of a...
As environmental author Sandra Steingraber writes in Orion magazine, talking with children about environmental change proves challenging (see Reference 1). Parents and teachers typically don't want to...
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How to Get Rid of Bees With an Organic Solution
Bees are a vital portion of our eco-system, and many wild plants, garden vegetables and agricultural crops could not thrive without their pollinating assistance. Unfortunately, bee populations are...
View ArticleHow to Make a Lotion Bar With Organic Citronella Oil
Our grandmothers made their soaps and lotions using homemade lye and rendered animal fats, with the occasional medicinal herb thrown in. They used those basic creations for everything from bathing and...
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