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My Low-Tox Life Audit: What I Changed, What I Swapped, and What I'll Never Go Back To
My Low-Tox Life Audit: What I Changed, What I Swapped, and What I'll Never Go Back To
I used to think "low-tox living" was an all-or-nothing thing. Like you either had a completely chemical-free home with matching glass jars and a thriving herb garden, or it didn't... Read more...
The Earth Is Waking Up, And She Wants to Clean House
The Earth Is Waking Up, And She Wants to Clean House
Every April, without fail, something irresistible happens outside my back door. The soil cracks just a little. A lopsided green rosette appears at the base of the fence post. Then... Read more...
Spring Detox: A Gentle Reset
Spring Detox: A Gentle Reset
Spring is finally here! 🌸 The air feels fresher, the days are longer, and nature is waking up from its winter slumber. Just as the earth shakes off the cold... Read more...
Unraveling the Mysterious World of Mushrooms
Unraveling the Mysterious World of Mushrooms
Mushrooms are one of natures most stunning features yet so mysterious. The way they grow, the way they look, their medicinal properties - all of it! It's fair to say... Read more...
The Miraculous Berry
Ever heard of elderberry?  Well, it’s one of the most widely used herbs in the folk traditions.  Why, you ask? Historically, it’s flowers and leaves have been used for pain relief, swelling and inflammation. While the berries have also been used to help treat influenzas, infections, sciatica, and headaches.   Although be sure not to eat them uncooked as they can cause nausea and vomiting.  Elderberries are super low carb but pack a ton of antioxidants! They’re high in vitamin C, phenolic acids, and flavonols all aimed at boosting your immune... Read more...
The Devil's Plaything
One of the many gifts of nature, also known as stinging nettle. Stinging nettles are often considered common pesky and irritating weeds found in moist shady places across Europe, North America and Asia. I often hear of mountain bikers abruptly coming across them here in Colorado as they may grow up to 4 feet tall in the deep summer months.  Their leaves and stems are lined with stinging hairs made of silica.  When those hairs touch skin, they break off and inject a variety of chemicals including histamine which is... Read more...
Your Home Apothecary
Your Home Apothecary
Starting your own home apothecary can be overwhelming, but it's an opportunity for you to take charge of your own personal health story. You don't have to make all the... Read more...
You're Guide to Botanical Skincare
You're Guide to Botanical Skincare
The notion of swapping out toxic chemical products has been a value I've started to live by.  This increased awareness bring product labels front and center and consumers have an... Read more...
The Essential Mineral Fueling Your Body's Vital Functions
Magnesium, the twelfth element on the periodic table, gets its name from Magnesia, a district in Greece.  The mineral is connected to more than 300 metabolic processes, including energy production, nerve signal transmissions, blood pressure regulation, and muscular contraction. Clearly, it’s important just for mere survival.  There are two categories of minerals that you need in order to keep living: macro and trace minerals.  Macro minerals are substances you need more of, while you can get by with only a small amount of trace minerals, such as iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, and selenium. Magnesium is a macro mineral... Read more...
Natural Living: Decoding Labels Edition
There's nothing more frustrating than trying to decode our food and cleaning product labels in the Unites States.  Let's start with cleaning products. We'll help you break down the meaning of these words so you can make the best and most sustainable choices for your home.  Active ingredient Cleaning products often contain "active ingredients," which are antimicrobial pesticides added to eliminate bacteria, viruses, or molds. It's best to avoid these chemicals as they can be hazardous, and most of the time, they are unnecessary for effectively cleaning your home. Many... Read more...
A Journey into Natural Living
A Journey into Natural Living
At MoonFarma, we consider the social and environmental impact of every business decision we make. We value people, plants and our planet over profit. We also believe that there are... Read more...
Natural Living: Kitchen Edition
  “How sustainable are my household habits?” I looked around my home with that question in mind and noticed that my house could indeed use a sustainable makeover. Single use plastic, paper towels, and plastic bags filled my garbage cans, and my food waste generally went down the disposal. Individual waste continues to push our landfills to capacity and pollutes our landscapes, waterways, and fragile ecosystems. I will admit, when I first started thinking about this, I quickly became overwhelmed. I wasn't sure where to start. I would recommend dividing your... Read more...
Natural Living: The Cleaning Edition
Natural Living: The Cleaning Edition
In a world where sustainability and health-conscious choices are at the forefront of consumer concerns, the demand for natural cleaning products has surged. From eco-conscious individuals striving to reduce their environmental... Read more...
Natural Living: The Dirty Dozen
Have you heard of the "dirty dozen"?  The Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases an annual list called the "Dirty Dozen," which highlights fruits and vegetables found to have the highest levels of pesticide residues. The list is based on analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. This is super helpful to inform consumers about produce that might benefit from being bought organic to reduce pesticide exposure. Out of the 46 items that were analyzed, the 12 fruits and vegetables pictured below were most contaminated... Read more...
Natural Living: Natural & Artificial Flavors
Have you ever wondered what that ingredient called "natural flavor" is on your food labels?  Did you know that “natural flavor” is the fourth most common ingredient listed in more than 80,000 foods? In EWG’s Food Scores, “natural flavor” finds its way into more than a fifth of that roster of 80,000 foods, with only salt, water and sugar mentioned more frequently on food labels.  But, what is it? A "natural flavor" can be derived from either plant of animal material.  "Artificial flavors" are derived from a lab, however, artificial... Read more...