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Be Your Own Doctor
Since when did you become a criminal for not signing up for sub par healthcare?
Only in America.
This ObamaCare thing really has me scratching my head. If it really is healthcare for all then why must I apply? And how come in Cuba all are welcome without any type of insurance program, just show up? And what's really the deal with Western medicine anyways?
I've heard stories about how men in Medieval...
Only in America.
This ObamaCare thing really has me scratching my head. If it really is healthcare for all then why must I apply? And how come in Cuba all are welcome without any type of insurance program, just show up? And what's really the deal with Western medicine anyways?
I've heard stories about how men in Medieval...
Make Zero Waste Hair Cleanser/Shampoo (VIDEO)
Washing your hair can be a super wasteful experience. From the water usage to the plastic bottles of products and time, OH MY! It can really get trashy.
Luckily, I recently cut my hair off, so bye bye to 6-hours of wrestling with my hair, but I've also transitioned to several alternatives to traditional shampoo.
For this particular version, you will need:
Aloe Vera Leaf- Made of a protein...
Make Zero Waste Body Butter (VIDEO)
This is universal gold. Hair, body, nail, hand, toe butter. Apply liberally anywhere for an automatic transition to the Egyptian pyramids, circa, ancient times.
Did I mention I get the shea butter zero waste at an Afro-Boutique in Little Five Points? Did I mention all the ingredients are zero waste? Oh...
What You Will Need:
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Shea Butter
Pure Glycerin
Castor Oil
Empty Mason Jar with...
How to Make Zero Waste Toothpaste (VIDEO)
Toothpaste tubes- easily one of the most non-recyclable, non-zero waste, landfill-bound packaging.
Before I officially started my zero waste life, I switched to homemade toothpaste. One, to cut out all the ingredients I can't pronounce. Two, to save my pineal gland by cutting out fluoride. Three, because it's so damn trashy! An average household throws away 1-2 tubes a month!
And they're not even...
Zero Waste Mascara (VIDEO)
I can count on one hand the amount of times I used make up in the year before going Zero Waste. Never been big on foundations and eye shadows, but I like a bit of mascara and eye liner every now and then.
I use an old school eyeliner, which fits perfectly with the zero waste life style. After sharpening my pencil, I can place the shavings in my compost.
As for the mascara, I looked up a few homemade...