Super Natural Home: Improve Your Health, Home, and Planet--One Room at a Time

by Beth Greer

Beth Greer had been living what she considered a healthy lifestyle when a medical crisis prompted her to reevaluate everything—from the food she ate to the personal-care products she used and the environment she lived in. Now, in Super Natural Home, she shows the alarming extent of the dangerous chemicals we unwittingly expose ourselves to every day. As she did in her own life, she invites readers to put their lives under a microscope—to scrutinize what Americans put in and on their bodies and bring into their homes—and to make personal choices that will enable them to “live clean” in a toxic world.
The straightforward, solutions-based approach of Super Natural Home—complete with quizzes to help identify and correct potential toxic hot zones—speaks directly to what environment-conscious consumers really need: ultra-practical advice on what they can do right now to limit exposure to the poisons that are endangering them and their children. At a time when impeccable scientific research points to an alarming correlation between common chemical compounds and cancers, allergies, psychiatric disorders, and birth defects, among other serious health concerns, Super Natural Home gives consumers the tools to start protecting themselves and their families.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Green, Self Help

222 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2009

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really wonderful collection of natural living suggestions if you're not already familiar with these ideas. I found that I'm already doing the things that are feasible (affordable) at this point in time. We can only do what we can do! :)

Not everyone can run out and buy an organic mattress set and sheets to go with it. But eating "cleaner" food, and using more natural cleaners are doable.

I don't think you'll be disappointed. And it's nice to read someone's story about how they recovered from some scary/debilitating health situation by "cleaning up" their life. It's really that important, not just something to "consider."

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put this book down. It is well written, well organized and contains a powerful message: how to improve your health and the health of those you love. What could be more important than that? The book is peppered with practical ideas to insure what you eat, what you put on your body and what you surround yourself with are the very best for your well-being. The suggested remedies to are clearly, concisely and interestingly presented.

You’ll be surprised how fast you go through this book and how much it will change you. And you’ll want to keep it around as a reference guide. A friend from Europe was reading the book at our house and insisted that she needed to take it with her as she was heading to the airport and wanted to keep reading it on the plane. We immediately ran out and bought another copy even though we had finished the book!

Pick it up now. You’ll be happy you did.

[Carolyn Livingston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very educational read, well written and organized.

The author clearly describes current research about the effects of additives, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, and GMO on food, cleaners, health and beauty products, home building materials and furnishings, etc. She then provides reasonable steps that can be taken to protect oneself as well as well as sources for "clean and green" products.

I found it to be very readable, practical, and useful. I have made several simple changes as a result of reading Super Natural Home and will be referring back to the book to implement additional changes that will have a positive effect on my health and my life.

I felt strongly enough about this book to recommend it to my library for purchase and will be encouraging others to read it.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to buy this book for an environmental design class and was shocked at how many things in our homes are/can be toxic to our health. Furniture, paint, flooring, finishes on fabrics..... cleaning products, plants... While it is daunting to try and change everything, there are some quick small changes you can make to improve the health of your home and the people/pets who reside there; or at the very least, improve awareness.

[Denielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very eye opening. It's sickening what the government let's manufacturers get away with.

[NM · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a guide to decrease toxics in your life I highly recommend it, it's very complete.
BUT (AND ITS A BIG BUT for me) it's problematic when it comes to the author's personal opinions. I believe it's contradictory to promote a lifestyle with less consumption and social pressure and, at the same time, criticize women for not using make up... If it was a book about only toxic-free habits, no problem. But if she tries to sell moral on respecting nature and so on, her (maybe uncounscious) bias should be reviewed, it generates noise.

[Lisa Burrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a well put together book. I did not find a lot of new information here but the book was well detailed and a great reminder about every aspect of cleaning up your home.

[Nú ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un preciado manual que da información y soluciones prácticas en abundancia para ganar conciencia de los productos en los que invertimos y usamos ya sea para ingerir, aplicarnos o tener en casa. Se nota que la autora, Beth Greer, lleva años estudiando y aplicando este estilo de vida lo más natural y libre de tóxicos posible así que he disfrutado de conocer sus experiencias, "trucos" y recomendaciones de todo tipo.

Pd: Puedes ver mis citas favoritas en https://www.xn--nlectora-o5a.com/

[Gail Hyatt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of info about toxins in your home environment from cleaning products to bed linen and how to make improvements. Down side for me is that I cannot afford to replace my mattress or many of other measures suggested in book so in my mind the good gets lumped with the bad and all of the information is ignored.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought I knew a lot about making healthy choices to cut chemicals out of my home but this book opened my eyes to even more horrors. I like being aware so I'm empowered to make the best choices for my family. The resources provided in this book for finding healthy, chemical-free lifestyle products were vast and will be super helpful I'm the future.

[Maron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such an important and eye opening book. It is packed with information on living a healthier and safer life, but did not seem overwhelming. I doubt I will remember all of the key advice shared, but I did take away several tidbits that I am excited to incorporate into my life.

[Kimberly Tierney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely eye opening. There are some areas of your life that you know, or at least suspect, as being chemically filled. There were whole new places in my world that I'd never though of that were brought to light. Changes have already started in my home and will continue.

[Heather]

Everyone should really, really, really, really, really, seriously, really, read this book. Some very easy and enlightening ways to detoxify your whole life.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well done. Learned a lot and received lots of places to research more.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome! And very eye-opening! I was already doing some of the things mentioned in this book, but I have so much more to do! This book will be a constant reference for me, for many years to come!

[Ashley]

Didn't finish before having to return to the library. To be continued...

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! Lot of great ideas on ways to go green your home. Some ideas are being used immediately and some are booked marked for future planning:)

[Elisabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good, basic info but if you are somewhat aware of *green* trends, this doesn't seem like new info the author is presenting. Great book to check out at the library.

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So useful-- I use this book to green my house-- trying to live toxin free. Recommend this partnered with books that have recipes for natural cleaners.

[Eva Selhub]

A must read!

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, learned some new things.