Pure n Natural Blog

Do you know: Does your drinking water contain lead? Whether what your drinking comes from a private well or municipal water system, lead in water could be a problem. Treatment plants do test for the presence of lead, but contamination can occur after the water leaves the facility and travels to...

Most of us are aware of the risks of bad choices at the dinner table--too many carbs, too much sugar, too few green vegetables. A lot of us have even gone further, and now we research where our food comes from. We’re paying more attention to the quality of the things fueling our bodies.

You’re sneezing, coughing, and your nose is running faster than Usain Bolt at the Olympics.

“There’s something going around” at the office, and now maybe you’ve caught it too. Sounds like the common cold. The only way to deal with this cold is to fill yourself with relief meds and trudge through...

Effective & natural ways to keep your indoor air safe and clean

According to the Harvard School of Public health, air pollution is the cause of over 3.3 million deaths around the world every year. While many people acknowledge the dangers posed by unclean outdoors, they forget that indoor air...

Give your indoor air quality a boost with these 5 proven tips

Every year when winter starts, it brings with it a number of discomforts and health issues. The first few weeks of winter seem to bring sneezing, runny noses, congestion, coughing and body aches. Everyone around you, including yourself,...

Six Plants that Help You Breathe Easier

Indoor air pollution. It’s the elephant in the room. But unlike its cousin, outdoor air pollution, people don’t address the effects of indoor pollution as much—and the steps to reduce it. With the help of mother nature, we will list six air filtering plants...

Don't put your health or your family's health at risk!

All of the advertisements strive to make us feel that we do not have a really nice home unless "air fresheners" are supplied in all bathrooms, kitchens, and around the house generally to assure that we and our visitors are persuaded that ours...

It’s all too easy to believe that poor air quality only happens outdoors. We see images of factories spewing their toxins into the air, crowded highways loaded with exhaust fumes, and cities where the air quality is so low, people feel they need to wear masks. However, air pollution doesn’t only...

Did you know that mold can be a problem in your home, and you may not even know? If left unchecked, mold can wreak havoc not only on your home, but on your health as well. By the time mold becomes visible, it means the spores have already been in the air in your home for a long time.

Why Mold and...

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.