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Bentonite clay is a volcanic ash clay that has been used for centuries for a wide range of healing purposes. Bentonite clay can be used both internally and externally for a variety of uses. It’s rich in minerals, has a soft, fine texture, has no odor, and will not stain clothes or objects. What’s really interesting about bentonite clay is, when you...

Finding a healthy toothpaste can be such a challenge! I have spent hours browsing the dental aisle shelves at big box stores and health food markets alike, trying to find a suitable toothpaste for my family. I wanted a fluoride free toothpaste, one without artificial ingredients, plastic microbeads, or chemical compounds. There were none to be found! Even the natural toothpastes generally...

By Ali Wetherbee The skin is our body’s largest organ, accounting for about 8 pounds of the average adult. Because our skin is so porous, it absorbs nearly everything that comes in contact with it. That’s why natural skin care products are so critical to our health. Studies have found that skin absorbs more than 64% of chemical contaminants (up to 100%...

By Ali Wetherbee So you have the basics — some bandages, gauze, tape, scissors, and a thermometer — but what are some natural remedies you can include in your natural first aid kit or medicine cabinet? What can you use to replace chemical-laden over-the-counter medicines and ointments from the drugstore? Below we have some of the best natural, herbal, and homeopathic remedies...