I have done yoga as a form of exercise for many years. However, in the last two years I have discovered a new way to bring yoga into my everyday life, and my body feels healthier, younger (at 64 that can be a challenge in itself!), stronger, and more flexible. My yoga teacher, Amber Burke, has been responsible for that change. I’ve been so impressed with her expertise and the way she brings a
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8 Tips for a Non-Toxic Home Renovation
Over the last few months, we’ve been blogging about Project One-Eleven, our non-toxic home renovation. Recently, one of our readers told us about her own non-toxic home renovation efforts. We were so inspired by her hard work and wisdom that we asked if we could share some of it with our readers, and she obliged. Read on for Jocelyn’s super-savvy tips for non-toxic home renovation, as well as
Spotlight on 1,4-dioxane
What is 1,4-dioxane? 1,4-dioxane is a stabilizing agent and is classified as an ether, as well as a probable human carcinogen. Where You’ll Find It You can be exposed to 1,4-dioxane contamination in the air, water, and cosmetic and cleaning products. 1,4-dioxane has been found in groundwater sites in the United States and can be inhaled through indoor contamination, particularly in the shower
Spotlight on Phenoxyethanol
What is Phenoxyethanol? Also known as Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether, phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative used in consumer products and pharmaceutical drugs. Where You’ll Find Phenoxyethanol & Why It’s Sneaky You’ll find phenoxyethanol in personal care products including makeup (e.g. eye shadow, foundation, and mascara) and moisturizers as well as skin- and hair-care products for
SeaWorld Doesn’t Need Shamu (and I Could Cut Back on a Few Things, Too)
Here at Gimme the Good Stuff, we like to think that by helping parents fill their homes with safe, natural, nontoxic products, we are helping to preserve the planet, too. After all, what's better for your body is usually better for the planet (although there are weird exceptions to this--like recycled toilet paper, which contains BPA). Still, we always feel we should devote more blog posts to
Scary Stuff: Oxybenzone
In this installment of Scary Stuff, guest blogger Rebecca Stern shines a spotlight on a chemical called oxybenzone, examines why it's scary, and provides easy tips on how to avoid it. What is Oxybenzone? Oxybenzone is a chemical that is able to absorb ultraviolet (UV) light. It is the active ingredient in many sunscreens, and is also added to cosmetics to prevent degradation from UV
The Pendulum Swings: Breastfeeding
You know how we feel about breastfeeding here at Gimme the Good Stuff. Our president, Maia James, breastfeeds her kids until they are pushing three. She has written about why she thinks the benefits of breastfeeding have not been overstated, despite headlines to that effect last year. And whenever we talk about the best formulas out there, it's always with the caveat that no formula comes close to