Category: green health

My Favourite Essential Oils for Stress Relief

Stress. It affects all of us. Everyone has different ways of dealing with it. Everyday stress of trying to get through life. Crazy stress from tragedies, grief, and the curveballs life throws at us. Since the tragic events surrounding my baby nephew’s death, I have been dousing myself in essential oils for stress relief. I don’t know if they work...

18 Essential Oils for Cough and Cold from Young Living

Cold and flu season is upon us and I’ve been hearing about people getting some nasty sicknesses already. (Thankful not my family!) There are actually several Young Living essential oils that are now registered as Natural Health Products in Canada that can help reduce the symptoms of a cold and cough. Here are just 18 essential oils for cough and...

Mesothelioma Awareness Day (MAD)

Today is Mesothelioma Awareness Day (MAD). What is Mesothelioma, you ask? Mesothelioma is a more rare cancer than others, but it is very aggressive and usually deadly. It’s caused primarily by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. It takes 20 to 50 years to develop, which is why it’s more commonly diagnosed in older individuals. However, even if you don’t think...

5 Thoughts on the Cancer Moonshot #FiveonFriday

What is the Cancer Moonshot? In a nutshell, it is a commitment that USA President Obama made to accelerate cancer research, with a cure as the ultimate goal. At the moment, there are lots of cancer treatments available for those suffering the disease but the world would be much better if there was a way to cure it completely. He...

What You Need to Know About Allergies Infographic

It’s seasonal allergy season and I have been hit hard with the early arrival of spring in Edmonton! Sneezing and congestion, itchy watery eyes – ugh. I also have allergic reactions to furry shedding animals (not a good feeling when I start to feel my airway swelling up), so I am no stranger to the world of allergies. Because allergies...

Do Himalayan Salt Lamps Work?

Recently I was asked about what I think about himalayan salt lamps. You may have started seeing these big hunks of pink salt that glow and look quite pretty. Some claim that they have therapeutic properties. Others say it’s a bunch of new age mumbo jumbo. So the question remains: Do himalayan salt lamps work? My answer? To some extent....

Electromagnetic Radiation Protection: Smart&Safe REVIEW

Electromagnetic radiation is EVERYWHERE in our technologically advanced society where smartphones and laptops and tablets are the norm. Any of these devices emit electromagnetic radiation when they’re turned on. And what about wireless radiation, which is literally everywhere in public and private spaces? The World Health Organization recently determined that cell phone radiation is “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. So what...

Are You Serious About Health?

If you are truly serious about living a healthy toxin-free lifestyle filled with natural remedies for your family, then keep reading. You are always writing and telling me that you are looking for natural approaches to keeping your family healthy. That’s what Juicy Green Mom is all about! I don’t know everything but all I DO know is this, eating...

Get Toxic Fire Retardants Out of Everyday Products

I’ve talked about the dangers of fire retardants in products like mattresses and other foam furniture, as well as in kids’ pajamas and other baby and kid products. These toxic chemicals pose a real health risk, especially to our children. They were some of the key toxins found in the study by Environmental Defence demonstrating that newborn babies are being born...

Pollution Revolution Infographic

It’s no secret that air quality is an issue in urban centers. And air pollution definitely impacts your health. During dry spells in Albertan summers, we can sometimes experience heavy smoke from wild fires and that is definitely the time to stay indoors and close the windows we usually keep open. (Indoor air quality can be an issue if you’re not usually...