Green Goes with Green Goes with EVERYTHING!EVERYTHING!

How to go greenHow to go green

………………Brie Gindele

What does it mean to be What does it mean to be GREEN?GREEN?

A GREEN product is one that won’t harm A GREEN product is one that won’t harm you, your children, your pets, or the you, your children, your pets, or the environment inside the house or outside environment inside the house or outside where your waste goes. And it won’t where your waste goes. And it won’t hang around like an unwanted guest after hang around like an unwanted guest after you use it!you use it!

……Relaxing wake up Relaxing wake up calls…calls…

……mmm a toxin free mmm a toxin free baby..baby..

… … clean is toxin-free…clean is toxin-free…

Reduce… Reuse…Reduce… Reuse…

… … is that a bamboo is that a bamboo towel?towel?

So Fresh and So Clean..So Fresh and So Clean..

100% Earth Friendly Baby100% Earth Friendly Baby

Peace… Serenity… Shhh..Peace… Serenity… Shhh..

You know you’re going green when….

~ you consider packaging~ the UNscent is refreshing~ water intake is high~ exercise is a part of your regular routine~ label reading is “what you do”~ kids can be around you when you clean~ you could eat your beauty products~ you’ve made your life a little less toxic~ you destress~ your carbon footprint decreases daily

We believe home should be the We believe home should be the safest place in the world.safest place in the world.

Part 1: GREEN YOUPart 1: GREEN YOU

Personal Products:Personal Products:

Look GOOD, But Be HealthyLook GOOD, But Be Healthy~ vs. emitting an image of healthy~ vs. emitting an image of healthy

Making Better Choices Making Better Choices ~learn what to avoid~learn what to avoid

Beautify DailyBeautify Daily~Have you counted the #/day?~Have you counted the #/day?

Are your products safe?Are your products safe?~~Classify safeClassify safe

Average American uses 9 products, Average American uses 9 products, containing about 126 unique containing about 126 unique ingredients, EVERY DAY.ingredients, EVERY DAY.

PHEW! At least we know PHEW! At least we know the FDA is there to the FDA is there to protect us. RIGHT?!?!protect us. RIGHT?!?!

Nearly 400 products sold in Nearly 400 products sold in the US contain chemicals the US contain chemicals

that are prohibited for use that are prohibited for use in cosmetics in other in cosmetics in other

countries.countries.

The Quick Rundown:The Quick Rundown:(for further details, see Brie)(for further details, see Brie)

Deodorants: Deodorants:

- - Phthalates/FragrancePhthalates/Fragrance

++ Burt's Bees/Crystal Stick/Tom’s of Maine/ShakleeBurt's Bees/Crystal Stick/Tom’s of Maine/Shaklee

Fragrances:Fragrances:- Coal Tar/Petroleum/Fragrance/Phthalates- Coal Tar/Petroleum/Fragrance/Phthalates

+ Aveda Pure-Fumes/Dropwise Essentials+ Aveda Pure-Fumes/Dropwise Essentials

The Quick Rundown:The Quick Rundown:(for further details, see Brie)(for further details, see Brie)

Hair Care: Hair Care:

- - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate/Coal Tar/DEA/TEASodium Lauryl Sulfate/Coal Tar/DEA/TEA

++ Aubrey Organics/Shikai Hair Care/Giovanni Organic Aubrey Organics/Shikai Hair Care/Giovanni Organic Hair Care/ProSantHair Care/ProSantéé

Hair Color:Hair Color:- p-phenyledediamine (PPD) – In ALL hair dyes- p-phenyledediamine (PPD) – In ALL hair dyes

+ Vegetal Colour/Light Mountain Natural+ Vegetal Colour/Light Mountain Natural

A study by Harvard School of Public Health found that

women using hair dye five or more times a year had twice

the risk of ovarian cancer than those who did not.

The Quick Rundown:The Quick Rundown:(for further details, see Brie)(for further details, see Brie)

Lipstick: Lipstick:

- - Lead Lead

++ Aubrey Organics/Jane Iredale/MinerellesAubrey Organics/Jane Iredale/Minerelles

Makeup:Makeup:- Array of synthetic chemicals/Parabens- Array of synthetic chemicals/Parabens

Remember, some chemicals are bad/worse when inhaled Remember, some chemicals are bad/worse when inhaled (using powdered makeup?)(using powdered makeup?)

+ BareMinerals/Minerelles/Origins/Mode/Ecco Bella+ BareMinerals/Minerelles/Origins/Mode/Ecco Bella

A recent study found of 33 brand name lipsticks

tested, 61% contained lead. Can you believe it’s not

even listed as an ingredient!?!

The Quick Rundown:The Quick Rundown:(for further details, see Brie)(for further details, see Brie)

Nail Polish: Nail Polish:

- - Toluene/Dibutyl phthalateToluene/Dibutyl phthalate

++ Honeybee Gardens/Zoya/Tate’s Honeybee Gardens/Zoya/Tate’s

Sunscreens/Bronzers/Moisturizers:Sunscreens/Bronzers/Moisturizers:- UVA Rays/Disrupt hormones - UVA Rays/Disrupt hormones

+ Alba Sun Care/Keys + Alba Sun Care/Keys Soap Sunblocks/Shaklee Soap Sunblocks/Shaklee

Nearly 85% of 1,014 sunscreen products reviewed offered inadequate protection from the sun or had unsafe

ingredients.

The Quick Rundown:The Quick Rundown:(for further details, see Brie)(for further details, see Brie)

Skin Care: Skin Care:

- - Sodium lauryl sulfate/DEA/Propylene Sodium lauryl sulfate/DEA/Propylene glycol/Parabens/hydroquinone/Phthalatesglycol/Parabens/hydroquinone/Phthalates

++ Burt’s Bees/Enfuselle/Shaklee/Jason Burt’s Bees/Enfuselle/Shaklee/Jason

Tootpaste & Mouthwash:Tootpaste & Mouthwash:- Flouride (a little dab will do ya)/Lauryl Sulfate - Flouride (a little dab will do ya)/Lauryl Sulfate

+ Jason/Tom’s of Maine/Witch Hazel+ Jason/Tom’s of Maine/Witch Hazel

The Quick Rundown:The Quick Rundown:(for further details, see Brie)(for further details, see Brie)

Skin Care: Skin Care:

- - Sodium lauryl sulfate/DEA/Propylene Sodium lauryl sulfate/DEA/Propylene glycol/Parabens/hydroquinone/Phthalatesglycol/Parabens/hydroquinone/Phthalates

++ Burt’s Bees/Enfuselle/Shaklee/Jason Burt’s Bees/Enfuselle/Shaklee/Jason

Tootpaste & Mouthwash:Tootpaste & Mouthwash:- Flouride (a little dab will do ya)/- Flouride (a little dab will do ya)/Lauryl Sulfate Lauryl Sulfate

+ Jason/Tom’s of Maine/Witch Hazel+ Jason/Tom’s of Maine/Witch Hazel

The Quick Rundown:The Quick Rundown:(for further details, see Brie)(for further details, see Brie)

Tampons: Tampons:

- - Dioxin/non planet friendly chemicalsDioxin/non planet friendly chemicals

++ Seventh Generation/Natracare/Diva Cup Seventh Generation/Natracare/Diva Cup

WOW.. That was heavy… but one last thought…

.. The CUMULATIVE effect on your body!

Supplementation:Supplementation: Making Better Choices Making Better Choices

~learn what to avoid & what to look for~learn what to avoid & what to look for

Are the supplements (vitamins) you use being absorbed & Are the supplements (vitamins) you use being absorbed & assimilated by your body? assimilated by your body?

~~How can you tell?How can you tell?

Is there a balance in the formulation?Is there a balance in the formulation? Is what is on the label in each tablet?Is what is on the label in each tablet? Is the manufacturer using a “cooling” system to preserve nutrients?Is the manufacturer using a “cooling” system to preserve nutrients? Are sugars and artificial food colorings or sweeteners used?Are sugars and artificial food colorings or sweeteners used? Are the products safe?Are the products safe?

Are you functioning at Are you functioning at your optimal level?your optimal level?

Proper supplementation is essential, however Proper supplementation is essential, however only if your body is allowed to utilize it only if your body is allowed to utilize it effectively.effectively.

Proper distribution/placementProper distribution/placement Proper absorbtionProper absorbtion

Getting what you need?Getting what you need? VitaminsVitamins MineralsMinerals ProbioticsProbiotics

High Quality Multi-vitamin“Activator of new Cells”

Improves immunity Proven to increase bone density vs. calcium

alone (Burke Institute Study) Reduces risk of heart disease Reduces risk of colon cancer Fewer sick days Nutritional insurance Scientifically balanced “Activate” foods 29 vitamins and minerals

B-Complex “The Happy Vitamin”

Converts food into: muscle energy, mental quickness, and soncentration

Aids formation of protective antibodies & healthy red blood cells

Reduces homocysteine levels Reduces risk of heart disease Helps prevent colon cancer Helps with anemia, carpal tunnel, depression & much

more Stress, medications, sugar, and alcohol all rob the

body of the B vitamins Water soluble - needed throughout the day

Time Released Vitamin C“The Infection Fighter”

Fights infection Assists absorption of iron & calcium Natural antihistamine Antioxidant: protects heart & arteries, and prevents

formation of cancer cells Maintains healthy gum tissue Helps build red blood cells & hemoglobin Reduces and repairs: sagging skin, bruising,

nosebleeds & risk of cataracts Protects from radiation Helps resist ligament & tendon injury Anti-Stress vitamin

Vitamin E“Healthly Heart”

Reduces risk of colon, lung & prostrate cancer - protects lungs from air pollution

Prevents heart disease & Parkinson’s (antioxidant) Aids in healing burns & reduces scarring Protects cells from premature aging Slows the aging process Improves immune system & circulation Vital in the reproduction of hormones Vitamin E improves: cold hands, hot flashes,

fertility problems, slow healing, bed sores & athletic performance.

Calcium MagnesiumCalcium MagnesiumNature’s TranquilizerNature’s Tranquilizer

Natural muscle relaxantNatural muscle relaxant Relieves headaches, joint pain and PMS Relieves headaches, joint pain and PMS

symptomssymptoms Promotes bone densityPromotes bone density Promotes restful sleepPromotes restful sleep

Fiber SupplementFiber SupplementNature’s “Roto-Nature’s “Roto-

Rooter”Rooter” Binds to excess estrogens and helps Binds to excess estrogens and helps

remove from the bodyremove from the body Soluble fiber binds with cholesterol and Soluble fiber binds with cholesterol and

removes from the bodyremoves from the body Eliminates toxic substancesEliminates toxic substances Helps prevent surges in blood sugar and Helps prevent surges in blood sugar and

insulin levelsinsulin levels Provides a feeling of fullnessProvides a feeling of fullness

Overall Health:Overall Health:DietDiet

~ Enriched~ Enriched~ Well Rounded~ Well Rounded~ Water~ Water

ExerciseExercise~ Regularly~ Regularly~ Effective~ Effective

Stress LevelsStress Levels~ Chemical~ Chemical~ Physical~ Physical~ Emotional~ Emotional~ Environmental~ Environmental

FunctionFunction~Musculoskeletal~Musculoskeletal~Nervous System~Nervous System

Physical

Chemical

Emotional

Environmental

GREEN TIPS:GREEN TIPS: Look in your medicine cabinet & makeup bagsLook in your medicine cabinet & makeup bags Check the ingredientsCheck the ingredients Trash all old/unused productsTrash all old/unused products Pick on product a week to replace with a Pick on product a week to replace with a

“greener” choice, or make a clean sweep.“greener” choice, or make a clean sweep. Relax, you’re doing great!Relax, you’re doing great! Make YOU timeMake YOU time Apply a safer & more natural standard for the Apply a safer & more natural standard for the

things you choose for YOUR personal care.things you choose for YOUR personal care. Come to the next session to learn moreCome to the next session to learn more

THANK YOU!!THANK YOU!! Please return your surveyPlease return your survey Hope you learned something newHope you learned something new Bring a friend next time!Bring a friend next time! Let me know if you have questions or Let me know if you have questions or

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EMAIL: briegindeledc@yahoo.comEMAIL: briegindeledc@yahoo.com

References:Green goes with everything

Dr. Bob Ferguson

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