Should We Let Our Kids Play In Dirt?Dirt. Grime. Mud. Those very words evoke thoughts of pestilence and sickness, which is why we often obsessively clean our houses to get rid of dirt. We sweep it off our porches, mop it up from the floors, and wash it off in the shower. So when parents see their children outside, digging through the dirt and examining all of the strange creatures that they can find, the immediate reaction is to stop them. However, the reality is that a bit of dirt probably isn't going to hurt them. In fact, it may...

3 Health Benefits of Essential OilsSome people use essential oils as a holistic way to heal the body.  When used appropriately, essential oils are environmentally friendly, easy to use and most importantly, non-toxic to people and pets. Here are 3 health benefits of essential oils: First-Aid:  Many essential oils have antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties, which keep harmful bacteria, microbes and viruses from multiplying on wounds.  One of our personal favorites is calendula oil, which is used in Real Purity’s Burn & Cold Sore Gel. Calendula oil (derived from the marigold flower) has tonic, sudorific, emmenagogic, and antispasmodic properties, but it...

 In recent years, concern has risen over the use of fluoride in toothpaste. But why are many just now clamoring for its removal? Read on to see what role it plays in toothpaste, and why so many want it gone. In the 1940s, scientists began including fluoride in the water supply in many towns in an attempt to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride works by preventing acid build-up on the teeth – something many considered beneficial, as that same acid can cause tooth decay and erosion. For this reason, fluoride was hailed as the ingredient for stronger, healthier teeth and many welcomed...