Photo of multiple perfume bottles.

It seems as though fewer people these days are wearing man-made perfumes (or colognes).  And this may be a good thing, especially to those who have allergies or chemical sensitivities. For hundreds of years people have been wearing man-made perfumes without questioning the safety or consequences of doing so. Yet, the ingredients lists are not readily available and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not test cosmetics for safety before they go onto the market. To some, just breathing perfumed products causes them to...

Photo of food in a styrofoam container.

Do you know there is a way to avoid ingesting harmful chemicals from to-go containers? Have you ever wished that you didn’t have to use Styrofoam to-go containers when ordering take-out food? Most restaurants choose Styrofoam because it is the least expensive option—an understandable concern. However, excellent and inexpensive alternatives are available.  If you grew up using and loving Tupperware®, you may be pleased to know that you can now buy this same type of food container made of glass or...