Posted by green baby on December 5, 2008
Are you searching for a truthfully natural and organic range of products for your skin, body and home? Products free of all synthetic chemicals and created with your well being and the health of the environment as the number one priority. Many brands say they are natural and free from chemicals but very few actually are.
The miessence range of products was developed with the policy of using only 100% natural and organic ingredients, which comes from the belief in the body’s innate intelligence, which responds to and resonates in harmony with nature.
Miessence was the world’s very first skincare range to be certified organic to food standards by an independent certifier. Since then the range has grown to be the most extensive range of food-grade certified organic products of its type.
Having food-grade organic certification is what set the ONEgroup product range above most others. What this means is the ingredients are of the highest purity and potency possible.
You can be assured that your ONEgroup products have the minimal environmental impact possible. ONEgroup uses renewable energy for all their operations and has a carbon-neutral supply chain, being the first company in Australia to do so.
Every aspect of the products is made to be as environmentally friendly as well. The packaging has been carefully redesigned to have less of an ecological impact.
The organic miessence range covers skin, body, hair, oral and cosmetics. The skin care range has four types to cater for different skin types. The four types are problem (purifying), sensitive (soothing), normal (balanced) and dry (rejuvenating).
People with sensitive skin are finding the Miessence organics range is just what they need as it has absolutely no synthetic chemicals in it that cause irritation.
The skin care range is [suitable|made] for men too and the men also have a shaving gel and aftershave balm in the range.
Every ingredient in every certified organic miessence® product is beneficial to you and your body. Only certified organic cold-pressed oils, herb and flower extracts and essential oils are used. The potent products contain active levels of botanical ingredients.
These ingredients are literally food for your skin and you notice the difference quality ingredients make.
All ONEgroup products are shipped as soon as possible after manufacture, fresh from the factory. This ensures their freshness and potency.
Where to buy miessence?. You can buy the products conveniently online at our secure shopping site www.ausorganic.com.
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Posted by green baby on November 20, 2008
Using reusable shopping bags rather than plastic and/or paper bags is a good first step in the effort to live a green life, but what about the items you fill those bags with? Are you eating in a responsible manner to promote a healthier planet?
The comedian Carlos Mencia joked that he lived a greener life than vegans because was eating the problematic farting cows (the methane gas from cows contributes to global warming) and vegans eat the plants that product oxygen from carbon dioxide. Well, funny, but not necessarily true.
The problem is that our excessive demand for meat in this country. This contributes to the overwhelming number of cattle producing methane gas. Also, an enormous amount of land is needed to feed the cattle which results in over-farmed land that is stripped of vital nutrients. Eventually, the land becomes useless.
The key is to avoid gluttony and you don’t necessarily have to become a vegetarian to do so. An appropriate serving of meat is 3 ounces, which is about the size of a deck of cards. This is a far cry from a giant T-bone steak or other hunk of meat that we tend to enjoy on our dinner plates.
Eating organic is highly beneficial as well. Organic farming takes a proactive approach to pest control and soil health. Rather than polluting the planet (and our food) with chemicals that are harmful, other types of bugs that eat the harmful bugs are incorporated into their farming methods. When you shop in the produce section and bulk grain section, you avoid heavily packaged convenience foods that add a lot of waste to our landfills. You can also purchase a reusable shopping bag or two made for produce that will help reduce your consumption of plastic bags.
In the end, green eating is healthier both for the planet and for you! It’s probably the best “diet” and living advice ever to simply, go green by eating organic foods and shopping with reusable tote bags!
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Posted by green baby on October 6, 2008
If you’re not the type of person that wants to spend their time managing
an elaborate fruit or vegetable garden, you might consider planting and
maintaining an organic herbs garden. While the product might not seem as
significant, you’ll still enjoy the constant availability of fresh,
delicious herbs to flavor your meals with.
First you’ll want to choose the herbs that you’ll plant. You might have a
hard time doing this because of the huge scope of organic herbs available. But the
best way to choose is to do what I did; just look at what you have in your
kitchen. By planting your own collection of these organic herbs,Chinese herbs or Chinese you can save
money on buying them from the grocery store,pharmacy,orChinese herbs store while having the added benefit
of freshness. Some of the herbs you might start with include rosemary,
sage, basil, dill, mint, chives, and parsley among others.
When choosing an area to put your herb garden, you should remember that
the soil should have extremely good drainage. If the dirt gets watered and
stays completely saturated, you have no chance of ever growing a healthy
plant. One of the best ways to fix the drainage problem is to dig a foot
deep in the soil, and put a layer of crushed rocks down before replacing
all the soil. This will allow all that water to escape, thus saving your
plants.
When you are ready to begin planting your organic herbs, you might be tempted to buy
the more expensive plants from the store. However, with herbs it is much
easier to grow them from seed than it is with other plants. Therefore you
can save a bundle of money by sticking with seed packets. Some herbs grow
at a dangerously fast rate. For example, if you plant a mint plant in an
open space then it will take over your entire garden in a matter of days.
The best way to prevent this problem is to plant the more aggressive
plants in pots (with holes in the bottom to allow drainage, of course).
When it comes time to harvest the herbs you have labored so hard over, it
can be fatal to your plant to take off too much. If your plant isn’t well
established, it isn’t healthy to take any leaves at all, even if it looks
like its not using them. You should wait until your plant has been well
established for at least several months before taking off any leaves. This
wait will definitely be worth it, because by growing unabated your plant
will produce healthily for years to come.
Once you’ve harvested your delicious home grown herbs, you’ll want to use
them in cooking. Why else would you have grown them? Well first the
process begins with drying them out. This is easily achieved by placing
them on a cookie sheet and baking them 170 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 to 4
hours. After they’re sufficiently dried to be used in cooking, you can
consult the nearest cookbook for instructions on using them to effectively
flavor a dish.
If you want to store your herbs for later usage, you should keep them in a
plastic or glass container. Paper or cardboard will not work, because it
will absorb the taste of the herbs. During the first few days of storage,
you should regularly check the container and see if any moisture has
accumulated. If it has, you must remove all the herbs and re-dry them. If
moisture is left from the first drying process, it will encourage mildew
while you store your herbs. Nobody likes mildew.
So if you enjoy herbs or gardening, or both, then you should probably
consider setting up an herb garden. It might require a little bit of work
at first to set it up for optimal drainage, and pick what herbs you want
to grow. But after the initial hassle, it’s just a matter of harvesting
and drying all your favorite herbs.
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Posted by green baby on September 23, 2008
You might think that a new born baby is absolutely pure and healthy. After all they have been in the safety of their mother’s womb while they prepare to face the world. New research have shown that analysis of umbilical cord blood from a number of babies born in the United States found an average of 200 various industrial chemicals and pollutants. These chemicals included pesticides, consumer product ingredients, and wastes from burnt gasoline, coal, and garbage.
Now the majority of us grow up to be healthy and our bodies are capable of dealing with many harmfull substances. But the rates of many diseases are on the increase.
While we can never protect our young ones from every single possible environmental contaminant, we can do our part to greatly reduce the chemicals they are exposed to.
A young baby’s skin is more permeable than an adult’s. What this means is more of any topically applied substances will pass through more easily to the bloodstream. So it is quite important to be using healthy, natural products on your baby.
There are many baby products that are made from synthetic chemicals that are often contaminated with formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, both which are known to be cancer causing.
Even if a chemical doesn’t have any known long term health implications they are often still an irritant. Studies have shown that 75% of babies suffer rashes within the first few months of birth. This is suspected to be caused by synthetic surfactants, emulsifiers, colours and fragrances.
The alternative is to use products made from natural ingredients that are known for their soothing and gentle properties, such as marshmallow, chamomile and calendul.
One thing to avoid is products that have natural ingredients but also still have synthetic chemicals. Many products have deceptive marketing that can make you think a product is all natural when it still contains synthetics.
So what options do you have if you want totally pure and natural products?
The only real guarantee for totally natural products is if it’s certified organic. This means it has been independently certified to meet very strict criteria on quality and contains absolutely no synthetic chemicals.
The company ONE Group was the very first to develop a certified organic skin care range called miessence, and more recently have released a range of certified organic baby products. These are the most pure and nuturing products you will ever find for your little loved one. They are so gentle you can even use them on a newborn.
Only the finest nourishing natural ingredients are used, like aloe vera gel, yucca juice and coconut oil.
One item in the range is an extra-gentle creamy wash for your baby’s delicate skin that cleanses without drying the skin. Other products include a baby barrier balm for your baby’s sensitive skin.
Give your baby the purest start to life with miessence certified organic baby care products.
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Posted by Christy on September 3, 2008
You may remember very well the first days when your baby started on solid foods. The anxiety and the constant worry you might be doing something wrong. Feeling suspicious of all the packaged food and their ingredients. Given that, it’s not surprising that a lot of new mothers are opting to make their own baby foods at home. This gives the edge of monitoring what goes into their baby’s susceptible tummy.
The process of making baby food at home is quite simple. All you need is a few basic tools available in almost any kitchen such as a blender, food processor, and grinder, pot for boiling and ice cube trays. Start slowly by using only one vegetable or fruit a week and watch out for any allergic reactions. Thaw baby food in the refrigerator or defrost in the microwave. This prevents the food from developing bacteria.
Following are some simple tips for preparing homemade baby food:
- Wash fresh fruits and vegetables carefully.
- Boil fruits and vegetables until soft.
- Go easy on spice.
- Use a blend of 2 fruits for range.
- Strain the pureed fruit if feeding for first time.
- Store pureed food in ice cubes taking them out at meal times thawing at room temperature or using a microwave. You can have weeks of food for your baby prepared in a day.
Some good foods to puree being least acidic, are apples, bananas, pears, peaches, plums, potatoes and peas. Be sure to mix potatoes with water, formula or breast milk and, of course, you will want to choose organic fruits and veggies whenever possible.
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Posted by Christy on September 1, 2008
Of course parent give special attention to the newborn baby since it is a natural desire to provide what is best for your kids. That being said, one major problem that parents may face is whether to choose an organic crib mattress or traditional mattress.
So, is choosing an organic mattress right for your child? Well, let’s weigh the benefits.
Organic Mattresses are less abrasive toward a newborn baby’s skin. Traditional mattresses are often covered with a plastic-like material designed to make it easy to clean, but the problem is that this plastic is made with a variety of synthetic chemicals that have a risk of hurting your baby. Some children have been known to get rashes from exposure and there are even studies suggesting that such synthetics may cause cancer!
Additionally, some experts are of the view that organic crib mattresses also help to pass through the flow of air freely from the mattress and better air circulations help your baby to breathe smoothly leading to less risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
Organic crib mattresses are somewhat more expensive than the traditional ones. but don’t let that disuade you. Organic crib mattresses help your child to live in risk free and more comfortable environment.
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