At this point, we all are at the very least familiar with the term climate change. Even those new to the eco-movement have heard and often worried over this dangerous world trend. However, another ecological weather hazard is directly related to climate change and equally threatens our earth. Those deeply involved in the environmental issues are already very aware of global dimming; on the other hand others have yet to even hear of the term let alone understand the complications from this treacherous phenomenon. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you live in the open countryside, have a suburban backyard or access to an urban lot, you may be able to raise chickens. Although originally thought of as something to snicker and poke fun at, backyard chickens are all the rage in the natural living movement.  Not to mention the fact that commercial chickens are kept in battery cages with arsenic compounds in their feed under inhumane conditions with lacking compassion, nearly any eco-friendly omelets lover will be racing to adopt a few hens. Read the rest of this entry »

The beauty industry is a multi-billion dollar monster. The ad campaigns are misleading at best; at worst nothing more than conniving lies. At first glance one would assume every single shampoo, body wash and perfume was plucked directly from the most exotic, luxurious crevice in the natural world. While these products may have trace amounts of an occasional herbal extract, their ingredient lists read more like a college chemistry textbook. The sad fact is that the beauty industry has no regulator; unlike other industries. Read the rest of this entry »