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Essential Oils for Labour & Childbirth

June 3, 2019 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

  My journey with essential oils began back in 2016 when I was trying to recover from the postpartum arthritis flare-up I was in since having my son. I’d been in remission for a long time so navigating myself through a flare-up, now also with baby in tow, and with all the challenges that come…

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10 Beginners’ Tips To Creating A Healthier & More Natural Family Home

September 25, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Are you one of the many people who would like to adopt a more natural lifestyle for your family, but the thought of it is so daunting that you don’t know where to start and shy away from it each time you think of it? If so this post is for you! It took me…

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Why Our Children’s Mattresses Are Toxic, And How To Choose A Safe One

September 2, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When I first started researching natural health options over a decade ago, to help find a natural way to remission from the Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis I’d had since I was 2, I never realised the rabbit hole it would take me down. I wanted to learn about nutrition and about how the body responds to…

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Healthy Home Series – How To Clean Your Oven With 2 Simple Ingredients

August 14, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When people ask what lifestyle I follow – paleo, gluten-free, Low GI, vegan, etc etc. – my answer is simple: my lifestyle is one whereby I limit our exposure to toxicity. You can read more about my reasons here, but in a nutshell, this is how I feel: We are CONSTANTLY surrounded by and ingesting…

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Healthy Home Series – Homemade Wood / Furniture Polish

August 13, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When people ask what lifestyle I follow – paleo, gluten-free, Low GI, vegan, etc etc. – my answer is simple: my lifestyle is one whereby I limit our exposure to toxicity. You can read more about my reasons here, but in a nutshell, this is how I feel: We are CONSTANTLY surrounded by and ingesting…

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Healthy Home Series – Homemade Bathroom Spray

August 12, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When people ask what lifestyle I follow – paleo, gluten-free, Low GI, vegan, etc etc. – my answer is simple: my lifestyle is one whereby I limit our exposure to toxicity. You can read more about my reasons here, but in a nutshell, this is how I feel: We are CONSTANTLY surrounded by and ingesting…

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Homemade Remineralising Toothpaste

August 10, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I cannot tell you the amount of agony that has gone into perfecting my homemade toothpaste. It seemed that no matter what route I went down, something was lacking. I had made a decision years ago to cut out fluoride due to its toxicity, so that left all conventional toothpastes out. I started buying fluoride…

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Toxin Free & Cruelty Free Shampoo Bars. Guest Blog By Attitude Organic

June 14, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

  Say Hi to Shampoo Bars Have you heard of Shampoo bars yet? I know it might sound a bit strange in the first place. How could a solid bar wash your hair as good as traditional shampoo, right? Well shampoo bars have been used since the Second World War and luckily, they are coming…

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How To Grow Your Own Herbs At Home – Guest Post By Trago

June 11, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Throughout the centuries herbs have been used for more than just adding flavour and colour to your favourite dishes, they have been used by herbalists, apothecaries and even doctors for their healing and restorative powers… What is a herb? The Oxford Dictionary outlines a herb as: ‘Any plant where the leaves, seeds or flowers are…

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Healthy Home Series – Washing Up Liquid

February 12, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When people ask what lifestyle I follow – paleo, gluten-free, Low GI, vegan, etc etc. – my answer is simple: my lifestyle is one whereby I limit our exposure to toxicity. You can read more about my reasons here, but in a nutshell, this is how I feel: We are CONSTANTLY surrounded by and ingesting toxins –…

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