Dr. Bronner Magic Soaps
A mainstay in natural food stores for decades, Dr. Bronner's now has soaps "certified organic under the USDA's organic food regulations…They are made with organic coconut, olive, hemp and jojoba oils, and most are scented with organic essential oils [comes unscented and in non-floral scents like peppermint in addition to simple florals]. They contain no synthetics, no petrochemicals and no floral water fluff. All cylinder bottles are now made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic…The bar soaps are wrapped in 10% HempFlax / 90% post-consumer recycled paper."
Drainbo Natural Drain Cleaner
A fast-acting, industrial-strength, all-natural, biodegradable drain cleaner without chemicals, caustics, acids and solvents. Made from "a seven strain bacteria formula that uses the natural process of biological decomposition that has kept our environment in perfect equilibrium since the beginning of time. It's nature's way of recycling and renewing through a steady decomposition of organic waste matter and its conversion to simple, essential substances. This ongoing process is the work of trillions of tiny, naturally occurring, living microorganisms that use organic waste as their food and energy source." Can be used throughout the house. Safe (actually beneficial) for septic tanks.
Direct Laboratory Services
Offers lab tests without requiring a doctor’s prescription. You order the tests online, then take your receipt to a local lab, where your blood is drawn. Get results online in 48 hours or have them mailed to you. Tests include ALCAT, Alcoholism, Allergies, Anemia, Amino Acids, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Wellness Profile, Colon, Drug Screen, Food Allergies, Hair Elements, Homocysteine, Organic acids, Prostate, VAP Cholesterol Test, and more.
Holistic Healing Resource Center
An enormous list of links to directories of holistic practioners of all kinds in all parts of the world.
The Diaper Jungle
Everything you could ever need to know about cloth diapers. "Our mission is two-fold. We want to help moms learn about the benefits and advantages of using cloth diapers. We want them to know with no uncertainty that using cloth diapers is convenient, cost effective, healthier for their children, and better for the environment." A great resource if you are using or in the process of choosing cloth diapers.
Deep Diversity Seeds
"Rare and valuable seeds, from food plants, herbs, and flower to fiber plants, heirlooms, and medicinals." This is not a "consumer" site, but wanted to include this lengthy list of descriptions of organically grown and wildcrafted seeds from around the world, compiled by folks who have been collecting and saving seed for years.
Decent Exposures
100% cotton and organic cotton undergarments, comfortable clothing, and more, designed by women for women. Fabrics are prewashed. Bra comes in over 150 sizes, 15 colors, and 3 fabrics with latex-free elastic. Read selections carefully as some items are made from synthetic or blend fabrics. Everything is made to order in their Seattle “non-sweat” shop.
Dakota Beef
100% pure Certified Organic Beef. “Our cattle are never administered antibiotics or growth-promoting hormones, and are fed a strict vegetarian diet that never contains any animal by-products…Dakota Beef’s breeding stock is 100% beef cattle. We never use Holstein or Dairy Cattle…Calves in our program are born after their mothers have been moved to certified organic pasture and are raised on their mothers milk. As they grow, they are fed an all-vegetarian diet of certified organic grains and grass. You can be assured that Dakota Beef products are free from BSE.” Be sure to click on the “About Dakota Beef” tab to read all the details of how their beef is produced.
Dagoba Organic Chocolate
Love is actually listed on the ingredients list for these exceptional chocolates. Named “best organic chocolate” by Food & Wine magazine and other connoisseurs, Dagoba makes “Premium Hand Crafted Organic Chocolate in uncharted flavor landscapes for the palate.” Their mission is “to create the purest, most exquisite chocolate products available by melding ancient principles and modern methods, offer new and exotic products to the chocolate market and most importantly, help create a better world through organic/sustainable agriculture, ethical trading and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.” Check their website for some intriguing and hard-to-find organic chocolate products: 73% Chocodrops (chocolate chips), Chocolate-coated Coffee Beans, Cacao Nibs, Chocolate Syrup, Cacao Powder. They offer 59% SemiSweet, 74% Bittersweet, and 87% “eclipse” chocolate bars, plus 59% SemiSweet with such flavors as Raspberries-Rosehips, Lavender-Blueberries, and Mint with a Hint of Rosemary. They also have “single origin” bars that are made with beans from unique ecosystems that are fully described on the website. If you like hot chocolate, try their Xocolatl Hot Chocolate–“We’ve resurrected the legendary cacao drink of the Aztecs by adding chilies and a hint of cinnamon to our award-winning Hot Chocolate.” Labels are printed on recycled paper with vegetable-based ink. “Our facility is 100% powered by renewable energy sources and is dedicated organic – no conventional chocolate ever passes through our machinery.” Sweetened with organic evaporated cane juice.