Mother Earths Healing

Breathing in the fresh, clean scent of just-washed linens can make doing laundry feel like less of a chore. Unless you’re breathing in the petroleum-derived ingredients, phthalates, tricolsan and synthetic fragrances found in most conventional laundry detergents. Then, you’re lucky if you don’t have a coughing fit, or an asthma attack. Or worse. The toxic chemicals in laundry detergents may make your bed sheets smell like they’ve been dried in a crisp mountain breeze, but that fragrance couldn’t be farther from anything resembling natural. From skin irritants to carcinogens to hormone disruptors, the chemicals in conventional laundry detergents are downright dangerous. Have you ever noticed that distinct over-powering smell when you walk by the laundry detergent aisle? That’s actually a bunch of toxic chemicals off-gasing into the air. And, you can bet they’re polluting the air in your home every time you dump that conventional detergent into a load. Why expose yourself ...

The average home today contains more than 60 environmental toxins that negatively affect your health and the health of your family.    Studies show that due to the rise in synthetically manufactured products used in the home, the rate of birth defects, behavioral problems and serious illness is on the rise.   Per the EPA, the air in your home is 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside. Per Dr. Ted Myatt, senior scientist at the consulting firm Environmental Health and Engineering, “The air in your house contains pollen, mold and ozone that leaks in from outdoors, as well as pet dander and pollutants from household cleaning products.” Consumer products that contain harmful chemicals are believed to cause physical illness and behavioral disorders in children such as ADHD/ADD. The accumulation of toxins in the body is linked to degenerative diseases, cancer, allergic reactions and autism. Children are more susceptible as they play on the floor and put ever...

You would never knowingly try to poison yourself with petrol to prevent wrinkles, hormone disruptors to create the perfect lips or allergens to smell good, now would you? Don’t be too quick to dismiss this question as being completely crazy. For the sake of you and your family keep reading. You may be cutting back on processed and refined foods in favor of wholefoods and healthy habits, but what are you washing your hair with? What is contained in the foundation you use every morning? What chemicals are you applying to your body through your daily personal care products? Yes, you’ve detoxed your diet, but what about your makeup bag? When it comes to grooming products, many of us are not only unaware of the chemicals we’re happily slathering over our skin, but are led to believe that these products are safe. The ugly truth is that not all of them are, and some are slowly poisoning our bodies, speeding up the ageing process and worst of all, can cause irreparable damage.  ...

Herbs and spices are the primary detox supplements used to cleanse the body of toxins. During detoxification herbs and spices aid the body’s natural elimination systems. The body’s natural elimination system includes the liver, urinary system, digestive system, skin and lungs. Herbs have been used for thousands of years across cultures to treat various ailments and health conditions. With their long history, popularity and reported effectiveness, it’s no wonder many people turn to herbs to aid their body’s innate ability to detoxify. Your body needs continuous nutritional support for ongoing detox, so eating a healthy, balanced diet full of whole, unprocessed foods is a vital step in lightening your toxic load. As a complement to a wholesome diet and regular exercise, you might consider incorporating some of these herbs, known for their detoxifying properties. Because herbs can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, and medications, you should ...

A toxin (from Ancient Greek: is a poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms’ synthetic toxicants created by artificial processes are thus excluded. The term was first used by organic chemist Ludwig Brieger (1849–1919). Toxins can be small molecules, peptides, or proteins that are capable of causing disease on contact with or absorption by body tissues interacting with biological macromolecules such as enzymes or cellular receptors. Toxins vary greatly in their toxicity, ranging from usually minor (such as a bee sting) to almost immediately deadly (such as botulinum toxin). 1. Artificial Flavors-Artificial flavorings are derived from chemicals made in a laboratory and offer no nutritional value and are a magnet for processed foods. They show up in almost everything today, including bread, cereals, flavored yogurt, soups mixes, and cocktail mixers, so they can be hard to avoid. Every single artificial flavor in the food industry has detrimental ...

So Why All The Big Fuss About Greens? Most people do not eat enough green leafy vegetables. Some people don't eat them at all. Their nutritional value however, is valuable to your health and longevity. It's extremely important to understand how you are doing yourself a  disservice  by not eating them daily. I noticed a major change in my skin after eating fresh leafy greens for an extended period of time. Here are some interesting facts about greens: • Greens contain more beta-carotene than carrots • Greens contain more vitamin C then oranges • Greens contain more Vitamin E than whole grain wheat • Greens contain more vitamin B2 than dairy milk • Greens contain a complete amino acid profile (protein) Greens provide the best source of the alkaline minerals: calcium, magnesium, and iron as well as many others. These alkaline minerals create the perfect environment for health by cleansing your body of bad bacteria, parasites, yeast, etc. By...