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SAFE, NON-TOXIC SUNBLOCK

Jul 22nd, 2008 by admin | 40

Summer has just begun and the next few months are a busy time for families with pool parties, going to the beach, camping, vacations and many other outdoor activities. While these are great family activities, they are some of the prime places we can get sunburns.

The increasing occurrence of skin cancer in the United States is a major concern of physicians. New research shows that the active ingredients (toxic chemicals) in some sunscreens may contribute to genetic damage and skin cancer. People falsely believe that sunscreen forms an invisible protective barrier against harmful solar rays. In fact, the sunscreen chemicals can absorb the rays’ energy, become energized, and chemically reactivate themselves, which can lead to chemical reaction in the skin that creates free radicals that cause DNA damage.

READ THE LABELS on sun care products. Remember the golden rule….if you can pronounce it then you should not be putting in or on your body. Anything we put on our skin gets absorbed into our cells and into our bloodstream. Be very wary if the product contains any of the following chemical ingredients:

Benzophenones (dixoybenzone, oxybenzone)
PABA and PABA esters (ethyl dihydroxy propyl PAB, glyceryl PABA,
p-aminobenzoic acid padimate O or Octyl dimethyl PABA
Cinnamates (cinoxate, ethylhexyl, p-methoxycinnamate)
Salicylates (ethylhexyl salicylate, homosalate, octyl salicylate)
Avobenzone (butyl-methyoxydibenzoylmethane; Parsol 1789)
Digalloyl trioleate
Menthyl anthranilate
Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol: Called a humectant in cosmetics, it is industrial antifreeze, and the major ingredient in brake and hydraulic fluid.

Look for a product that contains the following ingredients:

All natural ingredients, or pure mineral sunscreens that act as reflective sun blocks such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which provide a physical barrier to the sun and does not irritate skin. Green Tea, which some researchers suggest reduces skin damage from radiation, and Vitamin E, which slows cell damage, and provides anticarcinogenic protection.

Below are 5 ways to protect your family from burns. These 5 steps plus an all natural sun block should keep you and your whole family happy, safe and healthy this summer.

    5 Key Ways To Protect Your Family From Sunburns

Dress in protective clothing such as a hat, long-sleeve shirt and long pants.

During the summer, limit exposure when the sun is most potent — from 11 AM to 1 PM.

At the beginning of the season limit your exposure to the sun. Progressively increase the time in the sun so that in a few weeks, you will be able to have normal sun exposure with less risk of skin cancer.

Make sure you have adequate eye protection such as sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection.

Because there will be times when you can’t avoid excessive exposure to the sun, carry and use a safe, non-toxic sunscreen.

Filled under: Becoming Organic

HEALTHY, ORGANIC SUMMER SNACKS FOR KIDS!

Jul 4th, 2008 by admin | 21
It’s officially summer! The kids are out of school and busy with friends and activities. Whether you’re spending the day at the beach or swimming in your own backyard it’s very important to keep the right snacks on hand to assure your children are eating healthy.

My kids are always running in from playing to grab a quick snack a few times a day. I, of course prefer they snack on healthy, organic foods rather than the processed, sugary foods. I found with my family they will grab what is easily available to them. Every morning I wash a bowl full of organic blueberries and strawberries and leave them on a shelf in the refrigerator that is eye level to them. They also enjoy fresh, seedless watermelon. I cut a dozen or so wedges and have them ready and waiting. The secret is to have what your children enjoy on hand and they will eat it.

Some other healthy suggestions would be: organic yogurts, organic energy/cereal bars, nuts, and organic mini muffins to name a few. Besides snacks be sure to keep plenty of organic drinks on hand. I limit my children to one or two organic juice boxes a day. Even though they are organic they still have a high sugar content. It’s best to let them drink fresh, filtered water. With the high temperatures and humidity that the summer days bring, water will keep them hydrated and ready to go!


Here are some easy, delicious recipes you can make with your children. I hope you have a wonderful, healthy summer. Enjoy!

Frozen Monkey Treats
  • Peel an organic banana and cut in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut ends.
  • Dip the bananas into organic yogurt or melted organic chocolate.
  • Roll the banana in organic chopped nuts, crushed organic cereal or just leave plain.
  • Place the bananas on wax paper lined baking sheets and place in freezer for about one hour.

Organic Juice Pops

  • Simply fill a popsicle mold or ice tray with organic lemonade or your favorite organic fruit juice.
  • Cover the tray with plastic wrap and poke a toothpick into each square and place in freezer until pops are frozen.

Filled under: Organic Recipes

Welcome to Organically Easy

May 12th, 2008 by admin | 0
Organically Easy has made it easy to make a lifestyle change and go Organic! We have written a series of guides will tell you what simple changes to make in your everyday diet and lifestyle to see the results you want. We’ll take you through your whole kitchen, medicine cabinets, bathrooms & cleaning supplies and suggest healthy, positive changes to make. We’ll recommend what foods you should always keep in your refrigerator and pantry. What foods you and your family should avoid. We’ll tell you if it’s wise to spend your money on certain organic produce versus conventional produce. We’ll give you wonderful suggestions on what ingredients should NOT be in your toothpastes, shampoos & lotions. We’ll provide you with the healthiest cookware choices as well as what is the best bottled water to drink.

These step by step guides will take all the guess work out and give you the answers you’re looking for. Like I said before, you can do all of this research yourself or you can order our easy to read, step by step guides on “HOW TO BECOME ORGANIC” .

 

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