May 2008 Entries
In keeping with our ongoing efforts to bring you the best in personal wellness, eZoetic.com is proud to offer the services of expert homeopath and herbalist Kimberly Woods.
25 years experience and training
With 25 years of experience and extensive training by world renowned master homeopaths and herbalists, she has helped thousands of individuals suffering from acute and chronic disorders, from severe physical problems to psychological illnesses. Kimberly's methodology allows her to work with clients via phone, e-mail, or in person.
Simple as ordering a product online
All you do is visit our homepathic practitioner page on eZoetic.com, and order a consultation with Kimberly...
I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon and perhaps you’ve noticed it to? I call it the “Nobody Knows Anything” phenomenon. Pick an important topic and chances are there are a group of people on either side of the fence with opposing arguments. The web seems to magnify the phenomenon since everybody is allowed to chime in with an opinion or agenda.
The conundrum of health in the media
This phenomenon is particularly evident in the health industry and perhaps it’s because health is somewhat intangible. Vaccines, homeopathy, pharmaceutical drugs, even raw cacao are examples of this. Perhaps it’s also because we seem to...
Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home is the new book that helps every parent “de-tox” their home and make a safer, greener environment for their children. It’s filled with simple steps and easy solutions you can implement in your home now. This guide covers all areas including indoors and outdoors, cleaning products, toys, and clothes, as well as cleaner air and water. There is even a chapter about raising a “green” pet!
Contributions from environmental science and public-health experts such as Dr. Phil Landrigan, Dr. Harvey Karp and Dr. Alan Greene (as well as from celebrity parents...
I recently spent three wonderful days backpacking at a high altitude, but neglected to use any sun/wind protection on my lips. One day later, 80% of my lower lip was chaffed, cracked, split, and a large fever blister had formed. Hardly what you’d consider a crisis, but considering it was four days before my wedding and I was required to “kiss the bride” (and be featured in photos that would be displayed forever), it constituted a minor medical emergency. The word “stupid” comes to mind, but I thought it was worth sharing the story in the hopes that it might...
The “green” cleaning products on the market are great, but they can be pricey. You know you should mix all your own house cleaning solutions, but it can be a hassle, and who knows if you’re using the right ingredients in the proper amounts? Finally, we found an easy way to make all the healthy “green” home cleaning products you need, all in one handy kit.
With the Eco-Me Home Kit, you provide the white vinegar, baking soda, olive oil, and water, and you’ve got everything you need to make an all-purpose cleaner, a wood polish cleanser, and a scrub...
During the Natural Products Expo West, I was talking with a manufacturer of organic baby clothing/blankets, and we discussed the importance of chemical-free natural fibers for newborn babies. Together we started to prioritize which products were most critical for parents to focus on, and concluded that any clothing worn for long periods (i.e. diapers) should take precedence. But because babies love to put toys in their mouths, we decided chemical-free toys (e.g. wooden rattles, stuffed animals etc.) are likely to be even more important. Then we determined that since babies spend so much of their time sleeping, a chemical-free sleeping...
IQAir has just released a handy air purifier selection tool that helps you find the best IQAir air purifier for your needs, based on a series of simple questions. The tool helps determine which model and which type of air purifier (floor or whole house) is the most appropriate, and also suggests the number of air purifiers required based on the dimensions of your room or whole house. It also provides basic information on air quality issues based on your specific answers.
We also have an air purifier report with general information to help you choose the best purifier for your...
"Organic" and "organic certification" are relatively new terms that promise us healthier foods and products. It’s common sense that foods and products that adhere to the National Organic Standard are better for us and the environment than the "conventional" equivalents, but it’s also important to think outside the organic box and realize that organic standards are simply how we used to live.
Organic is nothing new
Not too long ago organic was simply the way things were. Locally grown fresh food, raw dairy, fresh nutritious foods made from scratch, natural fibers, and natural materials were normal. Now these things are special, come...
After trialing a variety of natural deodorants and not being particularly impressed with any of them I stumbled across some information on baking soda and decided to give it a go. I simply rubbed 1/2 a teaspoon of food grade baking soda under each arm, put it to the test, and was very impressed with the results. It can chaff a little so be gentle, and is a little messy to apply, but otherwise I’m hooked until I find something better. Simply type in “baking soda deodorant” into Google and you’ll find numerous recipes on the theme that are safe,...
For those of us who hate the thought of slathering on dangerous chemicals like DEET just to enjoy a summer picnic without mosquito bites, there is good news!
Bug Bam has created these fantastic wristbands that resemble “cause” bracelets and are amazingly effective in repelling mosquitoes. All-natural (made with plant oils), DEET-free, and 100% recyclable, these wristbands are waterproof, sweat-proof, and last up to 100 hours.
You can even put them on the chair legs as you sit down to enjoy your outdoor barbeque feast. They have a citron-y fragrance, but you don’t smell like you’ve been dipped in citronella wax. For...