Talking about feminine protection can make some people uncomfortable, but there are things we need to know about how our choices in feminine protection can affect our health and impact the planet.

Tampons and pads are made out of cotton and or rayon and are bleached with chlorine. In some cases bleaching can cause the production of dioxins, which are a group of environmental pollutants. Pesticides are also used in the production of cotton used in tampons and pads and these pesticides can be transferred to you!

There are alternatives out there and if you have sensitive skin you should definitely consider them. Natracare produces a line of feminine products that are chlorine free. Natracare uses 100% organic grown cotton which means their feminine products are better for you and better for the environment.

Natracare products are very comfortable and reliable, so don’t be afraid to try a new product when it comes to feminine protection, you’ll be doing the world a favour.

Tracy

Many people are striving for a better quality of life and are trying to keep the mind, body and spirit flexed and ready for day-to-day tasks.  Here are some ways to keep your brain sharp and alert.

•  Keep reading, take adult continuing education classes
•  Engage in intellectual projects.
•  Express your creative or artistic urges. 
•  Learn to play a new musical instrument or get better at one you already play.
•  Learn to paint, sculpt or sing.
•  Take up a new hobby.
•  Stay connected to others. Make new friends and continue to maintain your   longstanding interpersonal relationships.
• Avoid substance abuse.
•  Stimulating mental activity throughout life helps preserve brain function.
•  Proper diet, a physically active lifestyle, stress management, adequate sleep and targeted nutritional supplementation are all important.
  

Rabih
 

I love avacados and so do my kids - so summer is the perfect time to treat everyone to delicious, nutricious guacamole.  I got the recipe on Dr. Oz's website - he has loads of recipes that are good and good for you.

Guacamole
Chances are if you love the smell of cilantro, you will love the taste of guacamole - and vice versa. If you find yourself cringing at the thought of guac, click here .......and dig in! Sharon :)

We all know there are pesticides, insecticides and antibiotics can be found in non-organic foods, but did you know that they can also found on clothing?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 7 of the top 15 pesticides used on cotton in the United States are "possible," "likely," "probable," or "known" to cause cancer in humans.

This makes organic cotton clothing a much more interesting idea. The full article goes into much more detail and is definitely worth a read.  Let me know what you think - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tilly