Green Living with Tee

Artificial flavors and dyes are added to so many foods and sometimes are disguised by words that make you believe they are 'healthy'. Consumption of food dyes has increased 500 percent in the past 50 years! Many are linked to various health issues and even cancer.  Basic rule – READ YOUR LABELS AND KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTS. If you can't pronounce it, DON'T  EAT IT AND definitely don't give it to your...

Lisa and Justin will explain why microgreens are so beneficial, delicious, and are great for your health.  In 2016 after being inspired by the local food movement Lisa and Justin started their family-run business with only $500 out-of-pocket. That year they had only 1 rack with 3 lights set up in their dining room and sold at one farmer's market every Saturday. In 2018 they were one of 27 business...

What does it take to survive cancer? Susan Morreale, a breast cancer survivor says,  "We need to be in charge and take control of our bodies". Susan explains how she took charge of her body, researched everything possible to lead a healthy life, and avoid as many chemicals as possible. She changed what she had control over and took control of her body. Susan made sure that she was going to avoid a...

Many conventional kinds of toothpaste contain harmful ingredients. These can be difficult to recognize on the label. You may be wondering why avoiding toxic toothpaste ingredients is so important when toothpaste is in your mouth for a short period of time, and even when it is, you certainly don't swallow it. The truth is, our mouths can also absorb those chemicals into the bloodstream. Also, certa...

What goes on you, goes in you. Your skin is not only your largest organ, and whatever goes on your skin or scalp also goes into your system. It is really important to avoid putting toxins on your skin if at all possible and that includes your scalp. We share potentially harmful ingredients and also some alternative products.

Roslyn Kent is a plant based Registered Holistic Nutritionist living in Vancouver, BC. She specializes in the microbiome, gut health and helps active women struggling with IBS and similar gut health imbalances conquer and manage their symptoms through evidence based, plant based nutrition strategies when conventional medicine has failed them. Roslyn suffered from IBS herself for over 10 years, and...

Recent studies show that listening to music provides many health benefits such as mood elevation,  pain reduction, stress management, improved sleep quality, mental alertness and increased IQ. If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout. Essentially, music gets your good genes moving. Music he...

Kim Wallace and Rosemary Sparacino are the co-founders of Nani~Wan Luxe, a company that creates hand-crafted, CBD infused body products. Kim and Rose created their company after their fathers died of cancer. They provide education across the Western New York region about the virtues of CBD oil and how it can be used to help those who are challenged with chronic conditions. Kim and Rose take pride...

I'm joined by my Dad, Jim Forton(age90) my niece Rose Forton(age 9) and my sister in law Laura Forton(age 49) talking about things we have learned about Healthy Living and some unhealthy!

There are so many health benefits from clearing the air of irritants in your bedroom. Breathing easier can give you more energy and eliminate snoring. Better sleep can have dramatic effects on your immune system and your overall health. Allergens like pollen and dander will cause your airways to be more congested and that can contribute to snoring. Air purifiers can help snoring triggered by aller...

We all know to raise a healthy  and happy dog they should get good mental stimulation, decent dog food, exercise, toys  to play with, socialization and manners training.  What so many people don't know, is there are toxic chemicals in their toys,  glyphosate and other chemicals from lawns can be ingested, their food can be tainted with horrible chemicals and terrible ingredients, and quite possibl...

Children want to play and need to play! It is very important to their development and well-being. Toys are the number one item that parents buy their kids to play with. There are so many items on the market today and you can purchase them in a toy store, at the supermarket or the dollar store. But these toys must be free from toxic chemicals. Babies and young children can spend a lot of time chewi...

More and more research is linking chemicals to birth defects, cancer, thyroid disorders, acne, asthma, diabetes, obesity, allergies, infertility, and even ADHD.  If I had my way, every OB office and midwife in the U.S. would distribute information to their patients on how chemicals can affect a woman and her fetus. Women should be made aware of sources of exposure to chemicals in order to reduce t...

Have you looked at the ingredients list on your bath/body products lately? Organic Body Products was created by Kristen Saurer. Kristen and her husband were raising three special needs kids when she realized how many chemicals were in products. She wanted to make sure she was giving her children the healthiest lifestyle with the lowest amount of toxins.  Kristen started her business "Organic Body...

Sprouting increases nutrient levels in grains, legumes, vegetables, nuts or seeds. Sprouts also contain lower levels of antinutrients, making it easier for your body to absorb all the nutrients they contain. Sharon, with 'Food Nerd' walks us through the process of sprouting and the benefits to your health. She created a product called Food Nerd that we will hear about as well that includes  produc...

The neighborhood where the house is located in East Amherst, NY is 50% Green Space and the first Certified Green Neighborhood in NYS. It is Energy Star "Green" certified w/Geothermal Heat & Solar Power equals LOW or NO utility bills! Geothermal systems function because of the Earth's natural heat resources. The ground will absorb about 50% of the Sun's energy and is then naturally absorbed into th...

A very talked about subject as it should be since the sun is baking these ingredients into your skin and many are hormone and endocrine disruptors. Some sunscreens have active ingredients such as: oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene and  inactive ingredients such as phthalates, paragon, sodium laureate sulfate and fragrance. It is hard to navigate through the options and un...

Hannah Levin is an Ayurveda Health Counselor, Yoga teacher and Yoga Health Coach who delights in guiding women out of self-care neglect to live their best lives. She hosts the popular Yoga and More group on Facebook, where she offers daily yoga, and also leads the Vitality Circle, her signature, indepth, year-long Ayurveda program for women. Learn more at www.heartfeltwellbeing.com

Paula is living and loving the yoga lifestyle. She took the practice off the mat, as they say. This includes a healthy diet, adequate sleep, moderation in most everything, kindness and gratitude as well as incorporating Ayurvedic strategies to maintain physical and mental health. Her yoga practice allows her to navigate through the rough times and enjoy the good ones with acceptance and grace. You...

There are so many skin care and makeup products with harmful chemicals in them. BEAUTYCOUNTER is one company, started bt Gregg Renfrew after she realized there were so many harmful chemicals in products she was applying to herself and her children. Amanda Lux, a manager with BEAUTYCOUNTER, helps to guide us through the mission of BEAUTYCOUNTER  and all of the great non-toxic products they have. Sh...

doTERRA Essential Oils with Nanette Luczak, a Silver Wellness Advocate. Founded in 2008. doTERRA was built on the mission of sharing highest quality essential oils with the world. Having seen for themselves the incredible benefits that can be had from using these precious resources, a group of health-care and business professionals set out to make this mission a reality. They formed a company and...

Chemical Distancing is when you come in contact with everyday chemicals that can make you sick, want to gag, have to cough or just outright want to run fast from them!

Are you ready to get started and learn about chemicals and getting them out of your house, office and your lives? Therese Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus will guide you along the way. Learn about Therese and her experience. Take the first step to getting harmful chemicals out of your life and to making alternative choices for the better of your health and environment.