Organic Living 

There’s a debate that’s been going on for many years now. Is organic living, and in particular, organic food, better for your health and the environment than non-organic? Is it worth the extra costs? 
Over a hundred years ago, pesticides, hormone growth additives or chemical fertilizers weren’t around. We didn’t find them in our food. People ate vegetables and fruit as well as animal meat that didn’t come from ground filled with pesticides or growth hormones. The foods weren’t processed and packaged for a long shelf life. 
Very few people can read food labels and understand the ingredients that are in their favorite products. We simply trust that the products which manufacturers and factory farms are advertising are good for us. 
The same can be said for many other man-made products including fabrics, skincare and personal care products and cleaning aids. 
Skincare and personal care products are often made with carcinogens (that is, cancer causing agents) and other toxic ingredients. Cleaning products often have ingredients that can be harmful to your health and your environment.
There are alternatives to most of the commercial products that contain these harmful compounds. Consumers can use natural ingredients the way their ancestors did to clean their homes and their bodies, and to feed their hunger.
Organic food can be healthier and appeal to consumers in an ethical way as well. In fact, nearly a quarter of American shoppers buy organic products at least once a week. Sales of organic foods have risen over 20% since 2005, and continue to rise every year. 

Here are a few statistics to consider:
Most household products contain toxic substances. Chemicals in household cleaners are three times more likely to cause cancer than air pollution. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
“The average American uses 25 gallons of toxic, hazardous chemical products every year in the home.” (Prosperity Without Pollution, by Joel S. Hirschorn and Kirsten V. Oldenburg, 1991)
“Women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work away from home. The 15-year study concluded it was as a direct result of the much higher exposure rate to toxic chemicals in common household products!” (Toronto Indoor Air Conference 1990)
Many people, though, believe organic products to be overpriced and therefore out of reach. There are ways and certain products that should be consumed organically. This report will discuss the reasons why organic living is important to your health and the environment, what organic living means, and tips for buying organic.