archus
I have fasted ever since I was a child, my family did that too. After getting married and having children that has changed, I fast every year two to three times and now intermittent fasting, every week. My family does not like it, but have accepted it. I do not tell them to fast, so that is ok.
Orange peel, basil, rose petals are all good to keep around the stove and window sill.
I never use soap except for washing hands after toilet use. I seldom use body wash from a store cold lush, they make all soaps from natural ingredients. Many green detergents are available from many companies, Seventh Generation and Green Works come to mind. For deep cleaning, I soak my clothes in baking soda and salt from supermarket (cheap solution) and salt I don't eat.
Oh for hair, especially if you have hair like Legolas, try powder shampoo from India made from Amla. I have never seen any shampoo like that.
Archus