Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to improve the durability of materials without adding weight, is a current topic of environmental and health concern.
Cleanse Basics
April 1, 2012 by
There are many theories on cleanses, and even more choice when it comes to cleanse types and kits. So, what are the basics of a cleanse, and are cleanses necessary?
An Eco-Friendly Salon Experience
March 1, 2012 by
The salon experience often involves exposure to a variety of chemicals and pollutants that are hormone disruptors, carcinogens and environmental hazards. Pome Studio is a one-woman owned and operated hair studio in Vancouver’s vibrant downtown, a studio mindful of minimizing toxin exposure. Shai Dhali, owner, shared some of her insights with Bamboo Magazine.
Immune Boosting Tips
February 1, 2012 by
During the winter season, many people experience colds or flus, or both. A natural alternative that results in fewer and shorter colds and flus, and that improves your defense against a variety of viruses and bacteria, is to bolster your immune system on a daily basis.
Introducing Dr. Jenny
January 1, 2012 by
Dr. Jenny is a monthly column exploring symptoms of health imbalances and offering eco-friendly options for achieving best health. How can medicine be more in tune with our bodies, health and environment?This is one of the questions that drew me into naturopathic medicine as a vocation. Naturopathic medicine has a number of precepts (six or [...]
