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The Organic SolutionOrganic is the new hot word of the 21st century.? We walk into grocery stores and the word is stamped on stickers on fruit and vegetables, hangs above one main aisle where all the products are ?certified? organic, and even the butcher has a specific section of organic meats.? As consumers this intriguing word has a fantastic connotation and we believe that we are doing something right for our health when we purchase something organic.?? Still, in all truth, very few of us actually know what it means and how it applies to products.

For starters, ?organic? is not just limited to produce.? Organic products can be anything from cotton used to make t-shirts to shampoo for your pets.? Items that are certified organic are normally a result of organic farming in which the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators and feeding livestock additives is strictly prohibited.? Not only are these products healthy for the consumer, but they also help protect the environment.? Instead of using harmful chemicals, preservatives, or synthetic agents, organic farms use accepted fertilizers that come from naturally occurring compounds already abundant on earth.?

So why make the switch to organic products?? Everyday products found in your home contain harmful toxins that cause an array of symptoms including headaches, rashes, breathing difficulties and in the worse of circumstances cancer or even death.? These chemicals can often be found in your household cleaning products, in your fruits and vegetables, in your personal care products, and even in your beverages, including water.

By choosing organic products you are choosing a healthy way of life for you, your family, those around you.

Products that are deemed ?organic? are easy to find and are now available everywhere you look and are now available on the web as well.? Check these sites out for all of your organic needs.?

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Bonterra WinesBonterra Wines

Bonterra Vineyards produces wonderful wines made from organically grown grapes located in Mendocino County, California.? Bonterra starts with the basics and assures that the soil is made of only organic matter, that the fruit is grown naturally without pesticides, and that the plants and local area are not infected with any harmful chemicals.? Bonterra makes an array of wines that have won many critics accolades in the past years, including several Gold and Silver Medals and of course several Critics Choice Awards in not just California but all over the nation.? Currently they produce a wide variety of wines at the vineyard including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Roussanne, Viognier, Chardonnay, Syrah, Muscat, Zinfandel, Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz-Carignane.? Our own CEO, who is a self-proclaimed sommelier, has praised Bonterra wines for their purity, deep aromas, and complex flavors. Check the website to see if wines are available to be shipped to your state.?

www.bonterra.com

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Seventh GenerationSeventh Generation

Seventh Generation is the leading brand in non-toxic household products.? In order to clean your home, protect your family and the environment from dangerous toxins, Seventh Generation offers the ?Free and Clear? line that covers all of your household needs.? Laundry Detergent, dishwashing liquid and powder, all-purpose cleaners, and glass and surface cleaners are all available and are guaranteed to be free of fragrances and are hypo-allergenic.? Seventh Generation also has a 100% recyclable paper product line, a baby line, household supplies products, and feminine care products.? The site also provides a wealth of information on toxins in regular products, what ingredients can be dangerous to you and your family, and how to leave a more environmentally friendly life.?? To obtain their products, you can go online and conduct a store search or view a list of web providers.

www.seventhgeneration.com

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Amazon Herb StoreAmazon Herb Store

Amazon Herbs is an on-line store that offers an array of organic products including herb formulas that are guaranteed to keep your body healthy, nourished, and energized, a skin care line that is full of rainforest botanicals leaving you with youthful, glowing skin, an animal care herb line to keep your pets as healthy as their owners, and a comprehensive home cleaner that can easily replace most of your cleaning products.? The site also provides information on healthy lifestyles and aids in the development of education on preserving the rainforest.? All products are available online.

www.amazonherbstore.com

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Organix-SouthOrganix-South

Organix-South is a company whose goal is to work with the community and the planet to create and sell healthy herbal products.? They sell two established lines, TheraNeem and TheraVeda.? TheraNeem products, with Neem leaf as its primary ingredient, include dietary supplements, body care and oral care products, health care and treatment goods, natural soaps, pet care items, and outdoor botanical alternatives.? The TheraVeda line contains an array of supplements for all of your bodily needs.? Specific products include Narsimha Heart & Cholesterol, Liver, and Joint Support, Stress Relievers, Manish Head Support, and specific supplements for males and females.? All of these products are available online for purchase.?

www.organix-south.com

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Honey Girl OrganicsHoney Girl Organics

Honey Girl Organics is a sophisticate women?s skin care line from Hawaii, offering nature?s best and most nutritious ingredients.? All of their products are made from a blend of all natural ingredients that include organic extra virgin olive oil, organic honey, organic beeswax, organic propolis, organic bee pollen, organic royal jelly and purified water.? ?Their cr?mes have no chemicals or artificial preservatives and will leave your skin softer, smoother, hydrated, and well-nourished.? Products available include Face & Eye Cr?me, Foot Cr?me, Body Cr?me, Cuticle Cr?me, SuperSkin Food, and Lip Balm. ?All products are available on-line.??

www.hgh-skincare.com

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