Whether you’re interested in learning about natural remedies or are looking into how our ancestors stayed alive all those years before modern medicine, there is something here for you! Ivy brings together modern science with traditional wisdom to explain how and why herbal medicines can help to support our health. Welcome!
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Safe Menstrual Products
Are you aware that most commercial period product brands include toxic chemicals that have been shown in studies to be detrimental to your health? With reproductive health issues and cancers on the rise, it’s time to take responsibility for your health and vote with your dollars for safer menstrual products for your monthly bleed.
Diquat: the “glyphosate-free” weed-killer that may be even more dangerous
Diquat—the “glyphosate-free” herbicide now appearing in Roundup—can devastate gut bacteria, damage organs, and may be 20+ times more toxic than its predecessor. Explore why America’s heavy pesticide use aligns with the world’s highest chronic-disease burden and how urgent regenerative farming offers a way out.
Clean & Toxin-Free Makeup Brands
The average woman is exposed to more than 168 chemicals via her personal care products. Many of these chemicals are banned in other developed nations and are linked to detrimental health effects. Being informed about what you’re applying on your body is super important to preventing health issues.
Cleanest Sunscreen Brands + My SPF 50 Sunscreen Recipe
Chemical sunscreen brands have come under fire recently because of the inclusion of toxic chemicals that soak into your skin and are linked to an increased risk of cancers. Learn the top sunscreen brands I recommend that are cleaner, and how to make your own super clean sunscreen at home using my recipe!
Synthetic Fragrance is the New Second-Hand Smoke
Did you know that exposure to synthetic fragrance is similarly damaging to our health as being exposed to second-hand smoke? It’s true! Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are incredibly damaging to sensitive individuals, and even are emitted by essential oils. Learn about the health risks here!