Greenfeet Gets Personal

Here's a natural product that most of us have in our bathroom cupboard. Traditionally used for baths, this soothing mineral crystal eases pain and draws out impurities. Here are some other ways to gain the benefits of this plentiful and inexpensive product. Tips are courtesy of the Epsom Salt Industry Council.

Add Body to Your Hair
Combine 3 tablespoons of deep conditioner with 3 tablespoons of Epsom Salt. Microwave the mixture for 20 seconds. Work the warm mixture through your hair from

Where Do I Start?
Over the years I've been asked a lot of questions regarding sustainable living. But the #1 question is "Where do I start on the path to a greener lifestyle?" My answer? Anywhere you want. Lots of experts will tell you to throw out everything in your cleaning closet that isn't natural, clean your refrigerator of non-organic items and get rid of every piece of plastic you own. Some will even do their darndest to shame you for not being green. Well, I say shame on them. Until they walk in your shoes, no one knows what goes on in your life and the challenges you face.

It would begin with a trip to a National Discount Store or the local grocery store. I would look at the vast array of choices, and become overwhelmed. After countless years of trying different items, I knew which shampoo I didn't want, but not which one to try next. I had tried the one my sister recommended, but her hair is colored, thin and fine. My hair, on the other hand, is thick and hasn't been treated in years. She also spends a lot more on her hair than I do.

I Wanted What They Had
I looked around again and knew in my heart that I wanted to be like those women on the commercials with the long-flowing perfect, strong hair, but didn't really know which bottle was going to give me those results.

Here are a few simple recipes that we use regularly. We hope you'll enjoy them as much as we do.

Simple Honey Cleanser
Here's a recipe for a simple, yet effective daily face cleanser using honey. For normal skin choose Clover honey, for combination/oily choose Orange Blossom. Simply wet face with warm water. Take a face cloth, wet and apply approximately 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply to skin working gently in circular motions. Rinse with tepid to warm water. That's it! Honey is naturally anti-bacterial and is a natural humectant. If you eat a little along the way, that's ok too!