This morning a sample pack of Natracare Intimate Wipes dropped on to my desk for review. And as much as we like the product, when we started looking into its disposal we began a journey that has led to an interesting (to say the least) and mildly worrying 'end'. So should we be following the 'no flush' advice or is there an alternative to landfill?
Natracare organic cotton wipes have received organic status from the Soil Association, making it easier for shoppers to distinguish the product's benefits from the synthetic equivalents. The Intimate Wipes are the first in the range to receive the superior status, which certifies the product to the highly-reputed organic health and beauty care standards.
In October 2012 we tried and tested the then new Air3 Pet after VAX launched their Air3 range of light, full-sized, multi-cyclonic upright vacuum cleaners. The Air3 Pet come with a six year guarantee so gives piece of mind when making a large purchase- and after 22 months, as expected, ours is still in daily use but not without a few problems along the way.
Arthritis can be a very debilitating condition to which osteopathy may offer a very welcome relief from painful symptoms. Contrary to common misconceptions, osteopathy is not aggressive and does not always involve high velocity thrusts to ease joint restrictions. We asked Osteopath Nicholas Coysh his thoughts on the practise of treating arthritis with osteopathy.
Occasionally something comes along that simply stuns us. Something so ingenious, or outstandingly simple, ethical, usable or just plain brilliant. For us, the Wonderbag is all of this, and more. The Wonderbag was created in South Africa for Africans. It has created 2000 jobs and 600,000 are in homes being used. It saves time money and fuel and because it works it is used. Because it is used, it works both for the environment and for our health.
When it comes to being free-from, it is important to remember to carry this over into your cosmetics and skincare products too - as many ingredients are still absorbed into the body through the skin - and can cause irritation even when you don't 'eat' them orally. Last months Free-From Skin Care Awards brought to light some great companies who are available to help you negotiate the cosmetic and skin care minefield in a free-from way!
