Keep Toothbrushes Out Of Our Landfills. (No Ratings Yet)  Loading ...
We are all told to replace our toothbrushes every three months, or earlier. Ok, that make sense, but has anyone really thought about the waste and addition it has added to our landfills. It may seem like a small thing, but if you sit back and think about how many people there are in this world and how many toothbrushes get thrown away, it doesn’t seem like such a small deal anymore. There are... Salt Water Instead of Chlorine In Our Pools (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
The traditional way to clean our pools is with chlorine. It cleans the water, keeps it clear and helps keep algae away. There are many of us though that get sore blood shot eyes, and skin irritations from swimming in the chlorinated swimming pools. Our children ingest the water by accident while swimming or just for fun when they are playing water games. Chlorine is toxic. These things aside, the... Natural Remedies And Treatments For Allergies (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
When allergies strike, most allergy sufferers head to the drugstore where they purchase an antihistamine. They take it, and soon their symptoms begin to subside. They’re all set until the next outburst. Over-the-counter antihistamines are effective but unfortunately, taking them often causes unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness and a feeling of lethargy. If you’re tired of feeling tired when... Ten Easy Ways to Reduce Your Ecological Footprint. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
How can we make a difference??? When you go to the grocery store, instead of plastic bags, purchase some of those plastic bins, or cloth bags work great too! It is pretty wild how much plastic and paper is being used just at the grocery store alone. The clothes dryer. We all use them. They are fast, and hanging our clothes on a drying rack just seems like to much work to most of us. If possible it... Are Your Personal and Household Products Safe? (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Many of us out there feel drawn in my commercials, and adds that we see for Personal and Household Products. The colorful boxes, the flashy commercials, the beautiful people we see using these things. But have we really sat back to take a look at how these things can be affecting our health and our families health? We go to clean our bathrooms, kitchens, etc. and we pull out the Pin Sol, cause we think... Naturally Protect Yourself From Bugs! (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Around this time of the year, we are not only trying to protect ourselves from the sun, but from the bugs. The first place we run, is the the isle that has the product with the most Deet in it. But have we really looked into what Deet can really do to us and to our children. Deet can actually peel paint, and can even melt plastic. That does not sound very safe to me. 56% of Deet that is applied to... The Truth About Vinyasa Yoga (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word, which refers to breath and movement. For example each Yoga posture is matched by one breath. This is what you do when you perform Sun or Moon salutations, and these are also a form of Vinyasa Yoga. So, any sequences of postures that are synchronized, with your breath are classified as Vinyasa. There are many forms of Vinyasa and even the gentle ones are vigorous. The postures... Recycle Your Old Computers. (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
There is less space now to dump or hide e-waste in Ontario. Canadians are becoming more aware of the toxic nature of computer equipment and electronics. There has been changes in legislation both here in Ontario and in the State of Michigan, which prohibits were garbage and be shipped or thrown away. Canadians threw out almost 375 million pounds of electronic waste in 2005, and only 25 percent of that... Earth Day! Change is coming, but when? (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
Earth day is this Sunday April 22nd. With so many ways to make a difference and so many ways things can be changed, if we all just put our hearts and heads together, this planet of ours could have a chance. But everyday should be treated as Earth Day. Our Plant Earth does not take a break. It does not go on vacation. It needs our help, before it’s too late. With more proof and signs of what will... Benefits of Trees (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It’s easy to take advantage of trees. Like the shade they give, that sound you get when the wind blows through the branches, so relaxing. They are the homes of many animals, and trees absorb harmful chemicals like carbon monoxide and in turn give off oxygen. The fruit that some trees bear for us. Artists are inspired by them, and swinging from one of their strong branches on a tire swing. There... The Major Health Benefits of Going Barefoot (Really!) (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It just feels great, going barefoot. No tight shoes, the air on your feet, that natural feeling we get without our socks and shoes on. We do have to be careful were we walk in barefoot, but that is just common sense. Because we have worn shoes for long periods of time, it is hard for us to even spread our toes. Ever watch a babies feet. They can do all sorts of things with their toes. Going barefoot... New Ways to Protect Skin From Sun Damage (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
With summer approaching, and the hot sun shinning down, most of us are tempted to lay out and get some color after the long winter. We play more outdoor sports, work in our gardens, and hang out around our pools, or beaches. I do love the sun, and used to enjoy tanning, but now, as I get older, I can see how much damage it can do to my skin. We can still enjoy the summer, and the nice hot sun, we just... Heal Yourself with Natural Foods (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
The father of medicine, Hippocrates, said, “Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food.” For years we’ve been taught that a healthy diet consists of fruits, vegetables and grains, but do we really know the nutritional value of what we eat. If you stop for a moment to reflect on this, you’ll realize that the majority of our essential pharmaceuticals are derived from... Yoga & Pilates for Wrinkles? (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
It just makes sense really. In Yoga and Pilates, we work on everything bellow the neck. But as we age, the skin on our face wrinkles and sags. Since there really is not cure for aging, at least we can do it gracefully. This short video clip and write up, introduces exercises for our face. Even doctors say that it is beneficial for the muscles in the face and can tone the face up. Like people say, if... Breastfeeding Awareness (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...
I myself am a mom who loved breastfeeding. It made my life and my babies lives so much easier. It was such a bonding time, and comforting time for both myself and my children. I found that I went down to my pre-birth weight faster then some of my friends that we not able to nurse. It’s a very inexpensive way to feed your child too. If you are a soon to be mom, or a new nursing mom, and you have... |
