Pure n Natural Blog

There are no two ways about it: airplanes are gross! From unclean tray tables and seats to lavatories that rarely get a good scrubbing, a lot is left to be desired. In addition to being untidy, airplanes can also make you sick, according to a recent article from Forbes.

As soon as cold weather sets in, it happens. Stuffy heads, fevers, coughing … ugh! Fall and winter are officially cold and flu season because it is this time of year when the vast majority of people end up sick.

If there's one room in our homes we view as a peaceful sanctuary, it's the bedroom. You want your bedroom to be a place where you can relax and get a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, many people can't rest easily because of allergies. Instead of getting recharged for the next day, they end up...

Did you know that one in five Americans (over 50 million) have allergies of some sort? The sneezing, scratchy throats, running noses and itchy eyes are some of the most common ailments today. There are dozens of types of allergies (to pets, pollen, plants, insects and more), but many have common...

Ah, summertime! Lush, green grass; warm temperatures and … boil-water advisories. If you are in an area served by a municipal water system, you've probably resigned yourself to this warm-weather nuisance. Boiling water for one to three minutes before drinking (or cooking with) is standard...

Coughing, wheezing, sneezing, stuffy nose, irritated eyes. It’s a typical saga for people who suffer with allergies. If you’re one of the lucky ones who have never experienced these symptoms, just imagine putting up with a bad sinus infection … all the time.

Mold is ugly. Nobody wants to see mold on walls or ceilings. In addition to being unsightly, however, mold is also dangerous. So much so that, if you own/manage a commercial building or residential rental property that has a mold or moisture problem, you may face some significant legal issues.

Scratchy throat, coughing, dry eyes, flaky scalp. As soon as the weather outside turns cold and the heat goes on, these annoying side effects start to wreak havoc. Winter air holds less moisture. Combine that with forced air heat and it can be especially drying to skin, lips, sinuses, scalp and...

In the age of environmental friendliness, more people are moving to "green" cleaning solutions.  Not only are chemical-free cleaning methods better for planet Earth, they are also less toxic for human beings and don't aggravate allergies.  But do they really work?

Breath mints.  Room deodorizers.  Cologne and perfume.  These are just a few things you usually find in a smoker's possession. Why? Because most smokers don't want their breath, clothes or houses to smell like smoke.