Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
All clothing protects you from the sun to some extent. UV protective clothing, however, has a specific, protective scale not unlike sunscreen. A lot of UV protective clothing actually contains sunscreen in the fabric itself. Some garments are said to be UV protective due to their weave, color, and/or reflective nature. SPF and UPF are […]
Continue readingChildren have a natural fascination with growing things. You can foster that natural interest by introducing them to organic gardening. Here are some ideas for participating with your kids in the organic garden. 1. Start small, and maybe even indoors. Sprout alfalfa seeds, chives, or other easy-growers in the window sill. 2. Consider container gardening […]
Continue readingWhere to buy: www.realgoods.com You might think that this takes being eco-friendly too far, but could you imagine living without owning a car? Well, there are people who can and are already doing it whether for energy-saving or financial reasons. The author, Chris Balish, explains how he came to live without a car for a […]
Continue readingCosmetics are intended to enhance your appearance, but there are some dangerous chemicals that may be lurking in your make-up. Here are some of the more common toxic chemicals and the cosmetics where they can be found. 1. Lead Once thought to be an urban legend, a recent study confirmed the presence of lead in […]
Continue readingCranial osteopathy, as the name implies, involves the manipulation and flexing of the bones of the skull. However, it is not exclusive to the head. Cranial osteopathy also includes adjustment and flexing of the sacral vertebrae and the pelvis. The sacral vertebrae, or sacrum, join the spine to the pelvis. When Dr. William Sutherland developed […]
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