The fabric used in the manufacture of organic bras is made up of non-toxic materials; usually it’s cotton or hemp. The elastic can be a problem for some people because it has petrochemicals in either the rubber (or spandex) of it. For others it is hardly noticeable, if at all. And for most people it goes away after a few washes (oh, all right, a lot of washes for the severely … [Read more...] about Organic Bras
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The paleolithic diet
Recently I've been researching the Paleo diet. I dislike that word 'diet'; I can't stand eating to a schedule, or that feeling of depriving myself. But I also dislike the way my body has reacted to foods for the last year or so (grains and sugar (especially when combined)) so I spend a lot of time thinking and planning what I put in my mouth. However, I do like the word … [Read more...] about The paleolithic diet
Hidden Ingredients in Tea
Cup of tea anyone? An investigation by Greenpeace has found that pesticides banned for use on tea have been used to grow products marketed by some of China's top tea companies. Some of the firms, which include China Tea, Tenfu Tea and China Tea King, export tea products to Japan, the US and Europe. (Apparently we're safe.) Greenpeace find pesticides in top brand … [Read more...] about Hidden Ingredients in Tea