Petal Fresh Nontoxic Cruelty Free Body Butters

      Restoring Honey & Coconut Oil Body Butter

          My passion for healthy fragrance body butters like Petal Fresh Body Butter has inspired me to tell you this. After a bath or shower, it is essential to moisturize the skin with a rich non-toxic, non-mineral/petroleum based products. Petal Fresh Botanical is a retail line of products for skin care and body care.  I like petal fresh body butter and anti-wrinkle cream because it is made with certified organic ingredients, it is cruelty free, hypoallergenic, safe and affordable. Petal Fresh Body Butter is always paraben free, color free, phthalate free, sulfate free, Vegetarian and cruelty-free.

Petal Fresh Body butter utilizes carefully selected, certified organic ingredients that are carefully balanced to nourish the skin.  Petal Fresh body butter is good for those living an Eco-friendly nontoxic lifestyle. It is safe for the environment and safe for the body.  When you select a product from the Petal Fresh line, you can take comfort in knowing that this skincare product can help restore your skin.

Petal Fresh Body Butter is a simple non-greasy formula for any season.
It is affordable, a healthy choice.

If you are looking for a fresh moisturizer with a good smell after a nice cool bath, I would recommend Pampering yourself with Petal Fresh Tropical Body Butters. Petal fresh body butter is a rich, creamy formula fortified with Coconut Oil Complex—an exotic blend of certified organic coconut oil, Argan oil and Shea butter extract. Petal fresh body butter will leave your skin feeling silky smooth to the touch and smelling like the tropics.

Below are some favorite petal fresh products i Dig:

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• ·         Ultra-Moisturizing Coconut Body Butter   
•        Restoring Honey & Coconut Oil Body Butter                                
• ·         Refreshing Mandarin & Mango Body Butter
• ·         Perfecting Guava Nectar Body Butter
• ·         Toning Hibiscus & Papaya Body Butter
• ·         Nourishing Pomegranate & Grapefruit Body Butter
• ·         White Radiance Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream Pomegranate & Raspberry
• ·         White Radiance Detoxifying Facial Clay Masque Avocado & Green Tea

F                  Go to Petal Fresh Body Butters for more info from Petal Fresh. 

 

Nature's gate journey to wholistic beauty & health

Nature’s gate brand provides affordable effective product people can use to begin the Journey to Holistic health & beauty. Most nature’s gate products are 

• Non GMO
• Fluoride & Carrageenan Free
• Vegan
• Soy Free
• Paraben Free
• Sulfate Free
• No Artificial Flavors or Sweeteners
• Cruelty Free

I have not tried all nature’s gate products but I like to recommend a few of the Nature’s gate products I have been using confidently for years because they are affordable and helpful in my cruelty free nontoxic lifestyle journey.

Nature's Gate toothpaste is a good alternative choice for oral hygiene care. It is formulated to gently clean and polish teeth while freshening breath. It is a responsible natural eco-friendly product that is equally economical. The three nature’s gate toothpaste flavor I have tried and would recommend are: Crème de mint, crème de Anise and Crème de peppermint.

Below are some other nature’s Gate product I use and can confidently say the benefit is worth the price:

Nature's Gate, Shine Enhancing Shampoo, Henna + Avocado

Nature's Gate, Conditioner, Shine Enhancing, Henna Plus Avocado

Nature's Gate, Revitalizing Conditioner, Jojoba + Sacred Lotus

Nature's Gate, Calming Conditioner, Tea Tree + Sea Buckthorn

Nature's Gate, Shampoo, Nourishing, Hemp + Argan Oil

Nature's Gate, Conditioner, Nourishing, Hemp + Argan Oil (This conditioner is gentle for restoring, rejuvenating sensitive scalp and damaged hair).

Nature's Gate, Nature Baby, Baby Shampoo & body wash. (I love the smell and free of this soap, it's tear free)

Nature's Gate, Lotion, Moisturizing, Papaya (it has a strong fruit smell, if you do not like strong scent---this may not work for you but overall it is generally good for moisturizing).

Nature's Gate, Body Wash, Velvet Moisture, Hemp

Nature's Gate, Lotion, Hemp or try my favorite (herbal lotion) after using my favorite (hemp body wash)

Nature's Gate, Moisturizing, Herbal, Lotion (This is my favorite because the scent is mild, it is not over bearing for the nose and it is very moisturizing without the sticky feel----you can try it).

NontoxicLifestyle is not endorsing any of the company mentioned in this article, this is only a recommendation of products we tried and like to share with those seeking to find nontoxic cruelty free products.

To see these products, you can find them at a reliable herbal online store called iherb.com. You can also get free shipping on orders plus a one-time $5 coupon at iherb.com 

Onyinye A is a freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green-friendly living, whole health remedies, holistic pet care, nontoxic lifestyle solutions (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and topics related to detox, Natural health and organic living. 
                                                        "NontoxicLifestylesolutions"

Vegetarian Non-Gmo cruelty free plant based milk for your cereal

When looking for a meal to eat to nourish your body, i hope you're looking for something simple, delicious, grown responsibly in nature and as close to Nature---meaning no artificial colors, No artificial flavors, No High-fructose corn syrup, Dairy-free, Non-GMO ingredients free, produced ethically--cruelty free. I know that's the kind of food i like to have, so i decided to find milk for my morning tea, cereal and cocoa.

 And i came across this treasure, a Non Gmo unsweetened almond milk and Non Gmo Almond original silk milk. It contains almond milk(filtered water, almond), sea salt, locust bean gum, sunflower lecithin, Gellan gum, Natural flavor. It provides your body Potassium, Vitamin A, vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin E acetate, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Zinc Gluconate, Protein, Fat, some fiber and Calcium carbonate.

 A serving of Silk pure Almond Unsweetened Original almond milk has 50% more calcium than dairy milk, and unlike milk, this provide tasty nutrition without saturated fat or bad cholesterol. Almond contains monostaaturted fat like olive oil, it can help you lower high blood cholesterol and keep your heart well. It is healthy add for your cereal, teas, bakes and it is truly pleasing to taste and a bliss made for your health. To make it sweeter you can add a little honey or Zulka cane sugar.  I have used this milk for almost 3 years and it's truly delicious with a desert or added in my oatmeal or in my early morning hot cocoa drink----Truly vegan alternative plant-based milk.

You can find it any health food grocery in the U.S and Canada......its sold for $1.97 or 1.99 in Walmart and HEB Texas stores. (Note:-This is not the refrigerated silk milk kind, the one described in this article is the almond milk with the Non-gmo verified seal logo at the bottom of the box).

Writer:
 Onyinye A is a freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green-friendly living, whole health remedies, holistic pet care, nontoxic lifestyle (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and everything related to detox, Natural health and organic living. "I live it--that's why i preach it".

Join me-Let's make a vegetarian meal

You can find this product at any Walmart or Heb Texas stores.

Now let's make pasta basil garlic seafood soup using Wild oats roasted garlic pasta sauce in less than an hour.

You will need :
a small bag of hard amber durum semolina (Garden bow tie farfalle)
1 clove garlic, peeled and halves
1/4 teaspoon garlic sea salt (100% sea salt)
8 ounces fresh or frozen medium raw deveined tail on shrimp
1 cup chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons of sunflower oil
I cup of raw cherubs cherry tomato
wild oat garlic tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoons of grated fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric or curry
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
One red bell pepper
pinch of black pepper
2 green peppers
Celery

Now begin:

Thaw frozen shrimp, if frozen and devein shrimp if necessary.

Bring filtered water to boil in a cast iron non-toxic pots or nontoxic fait-out pot; add shrimp, celery, carrot, green onions, black pepper, green pepper, Natural sea salt and minced garlic into the boiling water over medium heat until tender, stir occasionally. Add the sunflower oil, tiny cherubs cherry tomatoes, tomato sauce, grated basil, turmeric--i prefer curry, red pepper. Bring to boiling, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20minutes.

 Scoop into serving bowls and Now you can eat.

Organic tomatoe Sauce for your favorite stew Dinner

If you're looking for a quick and affordable tomato sauce to cook with; Wild Oats marketplace Organic Roasted Garlic pasta Sauce is a USDA organic products that has been conveniently crafted for natural consumers.  It contains organic tomato puree, organic tomatoes, organic roasted garlic puree (organic garlic, water, organic flavor, citric acid), salt, organic soybean oil, organic sugar, organic garlic, organic garlic powder, organic basil, organic roasted garlic flavor, organic oregano.

You can find this product at any Walmart or Heb Texas stores.

You can make a traditional french seafood soup using Wild oats roasted garlic pasta sauce in less than an hour. Try making quick Bouillabaisse with garlic croutons

You will need :
Two 1-inch thick slices french bread
Olive oil cooking spray or just olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and halves
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
8 ounces fresh or frozen medium raw deveined tail on shrimp
1 cup chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons of sunflower oil
I cup of raw cherubs cherry tomato
one-1/4 cups of vegetable broth
wild oat garlic tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoons of dried or fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric 
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Now begin:
Preheat oven to 325F. lightly coat bread slices on both sides with olive oil. Rub or garnish minced garlic clove over both sides of each slice. Lightly sprinkle sea-salt on both slices. Cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Spread on 15 x 10 x1-inch baking pan. Bake about 10minutes or until lightly browned, stir once or twice. set aside.

Thaw frozen shrimp, if frozen and devein shrimp if necessary. Keep it covered in a cool place--refrigerate

Use cast iron non-toxic pots or pan to cook carrot, onions, celery and minced garlic in oil over medium heat until tender, stir occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, basil, turmeric, fennel seeds and red pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20minutes.

Gently stir in shrimp or any fish of your choice. Return to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, Covered, for 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp is well cooked. Scoop into serving bowls and add croutons and basil as a topping. Now you can eat.

 

  Posted by: Onyinye A, a freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green-friendly living, whole health remedies, holistic pet care, nontoxic lifestyle (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and everything related to detox, Natural health and organic living. "I live it--that's why i preach it". 

10 ways to eat more veggies

                                    

1. When you make a sandwich or burger, load up on the veggies, sliced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, peppers, cucumbers, onions, olives, spinach and dark green vegetables are all perfect toppers.
2. Top homemade pizza with Zucchini or Squash slices, fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers, broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and fresh tomato slices. Zucchini are a delicacy.
3. Add extra fresh or frozen veggies to your favorite pasta sauce, chili, lasagna, casserole or stew.
4. Enjoy a bowl of minestrone or vegetable soup. In the summer, make gazpacho or cauliflower cucumber soup.
5. Get frozen dinners with extra vegetables. When eating out, order extra vegetables as a side dish or a side salad or grilled vegetables as an appetizer.
6. Cut favorite vegetables into snack-size pieces. Store them in clear container and make sure they are first thing you see when you open the fridge, it reminds you to eat more vegetables.
7. For convenience, shop for cut-up, cleaned, and ready-to-eat fresh vegetables.
8. For best value and optimum nutrition, buy in season. Get to know which produce items are freshest, and which once contain low pesticide residues when choosing a specific vegetable; and by all means when you can afford it, go organic.
9. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables.
10. Choose vegetable juices for refreshment.

Note: To avoid pesticide residue used to grow most conventional vegetables, choose organic vegetables. Vegetables and fruit are the most important part of our diet-----eat well and you will live well. 



Author:
Onyinye A is a freelance writer who specializes in nontoxic self improvement, green & Eco-friendly living, nontoxic lifestyle (preventing cancer, illness and toxicity) and everything related to organic living. Her work has been published by nontoxiclifestyle.org, Ezine.com, and other online and print publications.

Treating bad breath & Gingivitis

Gingivitis- one problem most people do not realize they have and may not even find out until their dentist mentions it.

If you notice you have these symptoms, Signs of Gingivitis?

    Chronic bad breath
    Tender, swollen or red gum
    Unexplained, lasting bad taste in your mouth
    Bleeding during brushing or flossing                                                  

Even if you don't notice any signs of gingivitis, you may still have it. If gingivitis is not treated, it can progress to a more serious form of gum disease called periodontal disease; which may lead to tooth loss and other complications such as heart disease. By developing a healthy oral hygiene habit and visiting your dentist twice a year for professional cleaning and exam, you'll be taking an important step toward keeping your gum, teeth, and the rest of your body healthy.

Here is an effective SUGAR FREE MOUTH RINSE ! it's better than listerine.
The Natural Dentist Anti-gingivitis rinse contains 20% purified Aloe Vera, Enchinacea, Goldenseal, Calendula, Ctiric acid in combination with other ingredients to help treat bleeding gums, reduces plaque, fight Gingivitis, freshen Breath and keep the gums healthy.



check the natural dentist.com for more product information.