Are Household Cleaners Safe?

Various colourful household cleaning product bottles

Are household cleaners safe?  Read the labels and cautions on those labels before using them. Many household cleaners can pose health risks due to exposure to harsh chemicals. Many common cleaning products contain ingredients that can irritate the skin, eyes, respiratory problems like asthma, and in some cases be linked to long-term heal issues like […]

Facts on Glyphosate

Tablet display showing glyphosate chemical formula C3H8NO5P

Stephanie Seneff PhD and researcher at MIT has shed light on the dangers associated with glyphosate. The chemical glyphosate is used as a weed killer used for crops, in gardens, parks and forests. The product may have different names but was originally created in 1961 as a agent to strip mineral deposited off pipes and […]

Scents

Colourful essential oils and flowers for aromatherapy

Scents are in many products we use in our households, most commercials are encouraging us to use scented deodorant, laundry detergents or now we can add scent in the dryer with dryer beads designed to add additional scent to clothing, or in the washer or both for extra scent. Apparently, we need scent! These beads […]

Self-Worth & Methylation

Detox concept with chia seeds, green fruits, and vegetables

Methylation is all about the body detoxing.  This is an important function of the body and very necessary for optimum performance.  Otherwise, all things in the body get sluggish, like neurotransmitters and functions in general.  Increased inflammation and brain fog starts to kick in and make life difficult. What are the signs if you have […]

Highly Sensitive Meaning

Woman with curly hair stressed on a couch

On and off I hear the term “Highly Sensitive” but what does highly sensitive really mean? In Blog 131 it was discussed how some individuals are avoiders, and some people are seekers when it comes to external stimulation. This is because some individuals are sensitive to stimuli. The term highly sensitive can bring about shame […]

Eight Senses

Diagram of the five senses with labelled circles

We think of ourselves as having five senses, but we actually have eight. The first five that are commonly thought of are; sight, hearing, taste smell and touch. The others are balance, body awareness or energy, and internal body awareness. The first five are assist us with external stimuli and our perception, like sight we […]

Diversity, Equity and COVID

Diverse group of hands raised beneath colourful 'together' sign

Often, we hear the term diversity, equity and inclusion or DEI. What does all of this really mean? The term is supposed to be about creating environments that are inclusive and fair in consideration of others’ differences. The differences include age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and more. Equity is to ensure fair treatment […]