Janey Lee Grace - Imperfectly Natural Woman
This lens tells you a bit about Janey and also includes tips and "recipes" to help you make a more natural and environmentally friendly home for your family.
Contents at a Glance
- Why "Imperfectly Natural Woman"?
- What Wikipedia doesn't tell you about the Imperfectly Natural Woman
- Imperfectly Natural Woman talking about a natural home
Why "Imperfectly Natural Woman"?
"It means lets try and look after the planet and our own health in the process but lets not beat ourselves up - lets think 'small change big difference' and do the bits we can"
Janey Lee Grace on Wikipedia
This Wikipedia article is interesting but needs updating as there's not much info about what Janey is doing now. Perhaps I should go and edit it!
Janey Lee Grace, (born 4 March 1963, Nottingham) is a UK based singer (mostly backing vocalist, although she has released solo recordings), author, television (VH-1 and ITV) presenter and radio disc jockey, firstly with Virgin Radio as a travel reporter and then graduating to her own late night show for the station.
She began her career singing backing vocals for George Michael, Kim Wilde and Boy George, touring the world with Wham! for three years. Her own chart success came in the summer of 1991 when she teamed up with keyboardist Andrew Midgeley to form the duo Cola Boy, reaching #8 in the...
What Wikipedia doesn't tell you about the Imperfectly Natural Woman
Janey Lee Grace is also Always Juggling!
Janey became a spokesperson for all things natural as a result of the many hundreds of emails she received on the Steve Wright Show and this resulted in her first book "The Imperfectly Natural Woman", which became a No 1 best seller at Amazon. Janey continues the imperfectly natural theme with her latest books and audio CDs.
On her website Janey says: "Radio, is an addiction for me, as 'spreading the holistic word' has also become. Someone once asked me, 'if you won a million pounds, what would you do?' "Well, I'd be writing books, and on the Radio !"
Janey lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and four children.
Imperfectly Natural Woman talking about a natural home
Natural Home Janey Lee Grace
Three reasons to read Janey's Imperfectly Natural Woman and other books
Three is not enough but here goes....
2. Janey's books are very easy to read. Either start at page 1 or dip in and out of various chapters that particularly interest you.
3. Janey is totally committed to recommending only those products she has personally tried and knows that they work for her and her family, so you know you can trust what she says.
Imperfectly Natural Woman - the Pocketbook
Published 06 March 2009
Imperfectly Natural Woman: The Pocket Book
Amazon Price: $14.82 (as of 07/10/2009)
Building on the success of her first book Janey has created Imperfectly Natural Woman: the pocket book. It includes tips and ideas extracted and adapted from Imperfectly Natural Woman together with some new tips and and added sections (particularly recipes for making your own natural skincare) and some gorgeous illustrations.
The perfect gift!
Janey Lee Grace's other books & CDs
Janey's books make great presents!
Imperfectly Natural Woman: Getting Life Right the Natural Way
Just everything you could possibly want to know, from women's health to buying organic food and natural toiletries and skin care
Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 07/10/2009)
Imperfectly Natural Home: Everything You Need to Know to Create a Natural Home
Take that first step to clearing out all those harmful chemicals from your home!
Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/10/2009)
Joyful Pregnancy
On this CD you will be guided into a wonderful state of mental and physical relaxation and given many hypnotic suggestions to help you through every step of your pregnancy.
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Imperfectly Natural Baby and Toddler: How to Be a Green Parent in Today's Busy World
This is the must-have guide for mums and dads who want to raise their babies in the most sustainable, natural way possible, even if the parents have to compromise a little with perfection.
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Blissful Birth
In this audiobook Janey offers encouragement and advice for the last few weeks of pregnancy (taken from her own personal experience of four natural births) and explains how to prepare your mind and body for the birth you desire
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Find Janey, The Imperfectly Natural Woman here
- Janey on the radio
- This is a clip from BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright in the afternoon
- Radio schedule
- You can find out when Janey is going to be on the radio by following this link.
- Janey's website
- This website is full of tips and news to help you become more "natural". There's also a forum where members swap tips and can post questions they need answering.
Just three ways to become more natural
AND you'll save money as well
1. Go nuts! Clean your laundry as Nature intended. Use soap nuts!Sourced from trees grown in India and Nepal, the shells of these nuts contain "Saponin", which is a natural soap. All you do is put approx 6 shells in a small cotton bag, or even a knotted sock, throw them in the drum and wash as normal. They are economical and cost much, much less per wash than standard washing powders or tablets, as you can use the nuts for up to 6 washes. Then you just put them on the composter.
I've tried them and they really do work!
2. Use coconut oil for moisturising AND cooking!
It's good enough to eat, but it is also good enough to put on your skin. Don't worry, you wont smell as though you have just come off the beach, as it only has a faint smell and it is not at all greasy.
As for cooking, Janey says in her book 'The Imperfectly Natural Woman' that "coconut oil is now being recognised by the medical community as a powerful tool against immune diseases."
3. Use Green Cleaning Products
Aim to have a cleaning cupboard that you don't have to lock to make sure the children don't come to any harm. The fact that we have to lock these hazardous chemical mixes away, tells us how harmful they can be, not just to us but to the environment as well.
Either buy natural cleaning products or you can even make them. See below for a "recipe" and there's more in the books.
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Natural healing
The sweet alternative to antibiotics!
"Two years ago my eldest son, who was 9yrs old at the time, had both his big toe nails removed. It was all relatively straight forward and despite a few misgivings I dutifully followed the after care programme laid out by the hospital.
Initially everything was fine but after the first few weeks an infection set in. He was prescribed an antibiotic cream that seemed to have an enormous list of contra-indications and side effects. I couldn't bring myself to use it on him so we started applying a smearing of Manuka honey to his dressings and the improvement within a few days was absolutely amazing. There was no need to return to the clinic again and I'm certain he made a speedier recovery than he would have done if we'd applied the cream prescribed."
The Imperfectly Natural Woman talking about herbal remedies
Janey Lee Grace - Echinacea
Natural toothpaste recipe
From The Imperfectly Natural Woman
If you want to use a natural toothpaste, Janey recommends:
Mix 3/4 cup of baking soda with 1/2 a cup of sea salt
add 2 teaspoons of glycerine and enough water to make a paste
After brushing teeth, rinse well and gargle.
The Imperfectly Natural Woman on flouride
Flouride Janey Lee Grace
The Imperfectly Natural Home's ultra cheap bathroom cleaner
Cheap cola does have its uses!
I hate to think what cola does to our teeth!
For a cheap and natural cleaner, Janey suggests:
1 1/2 cups bicarbonate of soda mixed with 1 cup of filtered or distilled water
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 drop of essential oil
Mix it up and put it in an empty plastic bottle.
Janey's blog
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GREEN Tip of the Day
Other Links
- 50 Ways to Help the Planet
- "Going green" doesn't have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes. Simple things can make a difference.
- Why we should not use plastic bags
- This slide show does not make for comfortable viewing, but should be shown in every shop that still offers free plastic bags.
- Earth Day Footprint Quiz
- Earth Day Footprint Quiz
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Spitfire42 wrote...
Tons of great info on natural solutions. I've always wanted to know how to make my own toothpaste and cleaners. I have a lens on renewable energy you might be interested in as well. Thanks again for all the great info!
Posted March 29, 2009
BrianS wrote...
I really do aspire to leading a green life, not always easy but as suggested if everyone does a little bit the end result is a big change overall. This is a great lens for anyone with green aspirations.
Posted March 05, 2009
ngl wrote...
Hi Janey, Your lens is so personal that I feel like I know you. Good work, and thanks for bringing up that flouride issue again! I'm brand new at this and find that our exposure to toxins is a fascinating subject... Janet
Posted February 08, 2009
seedplanter wrote...
AJ, I shudder when I read some of the ingredients on product labels. This is a good lens for spinning a few heads! Thank you.
Posted January 22, 2009
TheGreenerMe wrote...
Excellent work, sounds like an interesting person that I can agree with. Welcome to A Million Ways to Go Green!
Posted January 08, 2009
GrowWear wrote...
Really enjoyed reading this lens. Spurs me on to do better!
Posted December 09, 2008
JaguarJulie wrote...
Do you mean to tell me that this young lady has her own Wikipedia entry? Now that means she has arrived! And, to think another always juggling young woman -- I thought you were the only one. ;)
Posted November 10, 2008
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