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Detox 51 Pig face creeper for First Aid
If you’re by the seaside, collect some of the pig face creeper that grows wild in the sand dunes — the sort that has big purple flowers during the spring. Break open the fleshy leaves and squeeze the gel straight … Continue reading
Detox 51 All the plastics have gone!
Although I’ve been aware of the health risks of combining plastics with food (especially when heated) for a long time, plastics have a nasty habit of creeping into our kitchen. It’s as if they have feet of their own and … Continue reading
Detox 50 Aloe vera the wonder plant!
My 50th and I’m back with more. Aloe vera of the oldest medicinal plants in history, and provides an antiseptic gel that heals as well as provides pain relief. With its fleshy leaves, it is sometimes known as the first … Continue reading
Detox 49 More details about chemical-free living
For more details about chemical-free living, please go to the following books, all written by me and published in Melbourne, Australia, by Black Inc Publishers. 1. Chemical Free Home by Robin Stewart 2. Chemical Free Pest Control by Robin Stewart 3. … Continue reading
Detox 48 The Sick Building Syndrome and how to avoid it
The average home contains up to 1000 different chemicals, many of which you are unable to see, smell or taste. Everyone’s tolerance level is different depending on genetics, nutritional status and previous contact with the chemicals; however, problems can arise when … Continue reading
Detox 47 Chemical-free leather polish
To clean leather, rub dirty marks with a moist soapy cloth, then wipe clean with a second moist cloth. Polish dry immediately, using a soft dry cloth. To revitalise leather surfaces, mix equal parts of olive oil and vinegar and … Continue reading
Detox 46 Chemical-free furniture polish
To polish any timber surface, apply equal parts of olive oil and vinegar, with a soft cloth, then buff dry to give a pleasing sheen. This nourishes the timber as well. This polish is so safe it’s used in salads.
Detox 45 My final words about mould and mildew
Since the bathroom is necessarily a warm, moist room that is susceptible to the growth of mould, we always use our exhaust fan when showering. A daily wipe-over of all wet areas is an easy task when done routinely, as it … Continue reading
Detox 44 House dust mites
Hot water, sunshine, the freezer and your iron all spell death to this common mite that is the cause of eczema, asthma and other respiratory conditions, in many people. Aim to reduce the dust mite population rather than eliminate these … Continue reading
Detox 43 Musty sheets and pillow slips
Whenever bed linen is stored in an airtight cupboard, there’s a high probability that mould and mildew will form — leaving that unpleasant musty smell. The cupboard used to store your linen needs to be well ventilated, rather than airtight, in order … Continue reading
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