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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

Archive for the ‘Health & Wellness’ Category

May 5th, 2008

Green Product Review: Natracare Tampons & Pads

The Natracare product line includes:

Organic 100% Cotton Tampons with and without applicators - in varying absorbency.
Natural Panty Liners in 3 styles
Organic Cotton Feminine Wipes
Natural Pads with and without Wings

The eco and health perks include:

100% certified organic cotton used in products
Chemical and additive free (including chlorine free)
Biodegradable
The barrier part of the pads is made with “Bioplastic” […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

May 4th, 2008

Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask about green tampons & sanitary napkins

This week, we’re going to take an in-depth look at greener tampon and sanitary napkin options. We’ve looked at this before when Tree Hugging Family went extreme green - but more in passing. Luckily, for you, I’ve used many of the greener feminine products out there, so I’ll post some reviews. At the end of […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

May 1st, 2008

Less asthma among kids - just one more reason to hug trees

A new release from HealthDay News relates that young children who live on tree lined streets, or technically in neighborhoods with plenty of trees, have lower rates of asthma than children who live among fewer trees.

In New York City, asthma is the leading reason for hospital admissions among the 15 year old and younger set. […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

April 15th, 2008

Mythic Paint - 1,232 Colors with Zero Toxins

Most people want to have their homes painted after buying a house. I sure did, especially after tearing down the horrible elephant-print wallpaper.
I keep seeing ads for Mythic paint in art magazines, which I’m prone to wander through. So, I decided to check it out some more. Plus, their marketing group was kind enough to […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

April 10th, 2008

Homemade Beauty Products – Safety 101

It seems like people would like more homemade beauty product posts around Tree Hugging Family, which is fine by me. I love homemade beauty products. However, it does concern me a little to post more homemade products without first discussing some basic safety.
I’ve written this basic safety sheet that you can follow regarding the safety […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

April 6th, 2008

Tip on Finding Organic Olive Oil for Cheap

Olive oil is so yummy, of course you want organic olive oil. It’s even better.
I’ve noticed that organic olive oil in many stores can get pricey, but I was happy to see Whole Foods offering a 33.8 fl oz bottle of organic olive oil for only $9.99. It’s part of their 365 Organic Everyday Value. […]

By Peggy -- 8 comments