Resources for Local Food
We know how important it is for your family’s health and for the Earth’s health to be able to source local produce and meats. We hope that the resources we list here will help you find local, sustainable food, no matter where you live.
Note that these links are provided solely for informational purposes. We don’t own or operate these websites, and therefore make no claims as to the accuracy or completeness of the information they provide.
- Eatwild.com: U.S. and Canda-based directory listing “meat, egg, and dairy products from 100% grass-fed animals or other non-ruminant animals fed their natural diets.”
- National Farmers Market Directory: A website that “helps connect growers, vendors, and various small businesses with consumers in their own local community.”
- LocalHarvest: A site that “connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it.” For information about CSAs or to find one near you, click here.
- Co-op Directory Service: An online source of information about natural food co-ops.
“Let food be thy medicine.” -Hippocrates
Resources for Environmentally Friendly Products
We know that environmentally friendly cleaners and other products are just as important to all of you as they are to all of us (otherwise, you wouldn’t be here at Mother Nature’s Truths!). So, in addition to all of the information we provide on this website, we also wanted to share some other great resources with you. Check out the links below for more information about safer products for your family.
Note that these links are provided solely for informational purposes. We don’t own or operate these websites, and therefore make no claims as to the accuracy or completeness of the information they provide.
- Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: A coalition working to force the beauty industry to make safer cosmetics
- EWG.org: Website that aims to “empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment” through research and education.
- EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning: Database of safety ratings for more than 2,500 common household cleaners.
- EWG’s Guide to Safer Body Care and Beauty Products: Database of safety ratings for a wide variety of beauty, body, and hair care products
- Green Products Consumer Guides: Guides for a wide variety of products, including cosmetics, food products, water filters, and more.
- Litterless: Information about reducing waste through a variety of methods, including composting
- ShareWaste: Connects people who wish to recycle their kitchen scraps with their neighbors who are already composting, worm-farming or keep chickens
- Ingredients banned by the FDA
“Where the quality of life goes down for the environment, the quality of life goes down for humans.” -George Holland
Resources for Sustainability and the Environment
Many of you are committed to doing everything you can to protect and safeguard the environment. The links below may be of interest to you in your journey to help support Mother Earth.
Note that these links are provided solely for informational purposes. We don’t own or operate these websites, and therefore make no claims as to the accuracy or completeness of the information they provide.
“Let food be thy medicine.” -Hippocrates
Resources for Herb Uses and Benefits
We love herbs, and we’re betting you do too. And because we want to empower you to find whatever information you’re looking for, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite resources about herbs here. Check out the links below for more information about the different uses and benefits of various herbs.
Note that these links are provided solely for informational purposes. We don’t own or operate these websites, and therefore make no claims as to the accuracy or completeness of the information they provide.
- The Herbal Resource: Three doctors author this website, in addition to an experienced biologist and botanist.
- Herbs For Healing: A website based out of the UK that has a registered medical herbalist.
- Medline Plus: A government website with a list of herbs and supplements, though not all.
- The Herbal Academy: A subscription-based website that offers ongoing herbal education.
- Herbpathy: A site dedicated to sharing how herbs can help support your body in healing from various ailments.
- You Are The Healer: An herbalist and physician, Dr. Sharol Tilgner (who also farms organically) teaches others how to use herbs and food the way they are intended to benefit us.
“Where the quality of life goes down for the environment, the quality of life goes down for humans.” -George Holland
Resources for Healthy Living
Healthy living includes eating right, supplementing where necessary, and removing as many toxins as possible from your environment. We aim to bring you information about how to do that on this website, but the links below may also help you live the healthiest life possible.
Note that these links are provided solely for informational purposes. We don’t own or operate these websites, and therefore make no claims as to the accuracy or completeness of the information they provide.
- Dr. Josh Axe: A natural health website that includes information about nutrition, natural medicine, fitness, healthy recipes, home DIY remedies and trending health news
- Pharmacist Ben Fuchs: Information about health, nutrition, and supplements
- Organic Facts: A great source for unbiased and reliable information on organic and healthy food, as well as wellness and clean living
“Let food be thy medicine.” -Hippocrates