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Reflexology works on the basis that parts of the foot correspond to different parts of the body and that stimulating these parts (know as zones) on the foot can release tension or help relieve pain caused by illness. According to reflexologists, energy form the point that is touched is transmitted across a network of nerves Read More

When you go into a store and see Under the Nile clothes on the rack, it’s easy to immediately think “Oh that is cute” or “That is sooo soft.” The first thing that comes to mind is the outer beauty of the garment. Yet, there’s something deeper going on. That inner beauty comes from farmers Read More

It’s hard to believe but summer is almost over and as we’re heading into colder weather, you might be considering buying your children new pajamas. And if you’re looking for cute 100% cotton nightgowns or loose fitting 100% cotton pajamas… they are nowhere to be found. It’s because our government put into law regulations to Read More

We receive phone calls from customers on a regular basis asking about the dyes we use in our fabrics, so in this week’s blog, I would like to talk about the fabric dying method we use and why.   The way we dye our fabrics is different from the conventional textile industry.  As a GOTS (Global Organic Textile) certified company, we Read More

We’re so excited to share some sleep advice from our friends at the Sleep Advisor. This week, we have a guest blogger Mark Mattei sharing his guide to a child’s better sleep.  Here’s a little more about Mark:  Sleep is something I like to do, A LOT. So if I’m not writing about or researching Read More

If you currently have carpet in your house and you have a choice to take it out – do it.   If you are planning on installing new synthetic carpet in the future – don’t.   There are so many reasons why you shouldn’t!  To start, carpets have so many toxic components.  From the chemicals that make up the the carpet and backing, to the toxic dyes, glues, and Read More

​Trading in plastic for a sustainable future.    Plastic free July is a great way to reflect and do some self evaluation about how much plastic is used in your daily life. This month encourages you to find alternatives to eliminate the use of single use plastic – a process that will hopefully change your habits forever, Read More

I’m a firm believer that what comes around goes around. Acts of compassion given anywhere in this world, feeds your soul and makes this world a better place. I’ve been asked numerous times why I make my products in Egypt, and why I don’t make them in the USA. To those people I would say that Read More

    We get phone calls all the time from customers asking for tips on keeping the integrity of organic clothing when washing. With so many “natural” detergents on the market, and with companies not being required to disclose everything that goes in them, it is easy to be duped into buying a detergent that you Read More

  It was almost three years ago when the scandal involving Egyptian Cotton hit the headlines. As part of the organic industry for more than 20 years, we think of the organic label as standing for integrity, honesty, and transparency. That’s why it was so discouraging to hear that Egyptian cotton products were being mislabeled, a double whammy – because Read More