How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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Book Review: Make Your Own Makeup

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Did you know that the chemicals in commercial makeup can increase the risk of cancer, birth defects, nervous system disruption, immune system dysfunction, and many more negative health effects? Bad news! Even without knowing that, makeup has never really […]

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Green Your Dorm

When living on a college campus, it can feel like you have no control over how environmentally friendly your way of life is. The hallway lights are on all night, you have little say in your food, there are paper towels EVERYWHERE. But there are things that can be done, from small gestures that add […]

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Book Review: DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes

Many of you have likely heard of Mommypotamus. She has a brand new e-book out called DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning Recipes. You will probably see a lot of reviews on this book. That is because it is such a huge hit with everyone! No matter what your level of commitment to a chemical-free life, no matter […]

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Natural Family Planning

Before I start talking about this amazing method that every woman should know, whether she is trying to avoid pregnancy, trying to conceive, or just monitoring her health, there is one thing you should keep in mind: THIS IS NOT THE RHYTHM METHOD! Okay, we got that out of the way. Remember that. This is […]

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Going off Birth Control Pills

When I was sixteen, my mom was driving me to the doctor. She asked me if I also wanted to go on the pill. My periods were manageable, and using it for birth control was about the farthest thing from my mind. The latter was what she wanted me to go on it for, so […]