Archive for the ‘Natural Health’ Category

Pesticide Free Ways to Deal with Bloodsuckers

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Bloodsuckers — the mosquitoes, ticks and fleas that lurk right in the backyard. You’re probably familiar with them, and you might have even had to deal with infestations. These insects can carry a variety of diseases, but the most common we have dealt with are the West Nile Virus and ...

Rest in a Nontoxic Bedroom

Friday, August 27th, 2010

There are many health dangers lurking in your house, which makes sense since our homes are closed up for the most part. Dust and bacteria gets caught up in our soft fabrics such as carpets, drapes, rugs and pillows, and these particulates can wreak havoc on our lungs and allergies. ...

Fast Food Dining: Healthy, Plant-based Options Do Exist

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Planning savory and balanced meals takes time and effort, which are two things that are sometimes hard to come by. When you’re desperate for tasty, plant-based foods, convenient peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are not your only option. There are some incredibly passionate and dedicated restaurants out there, especially in ...

Work Toward Improving Your Diet

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Making strides to improve your diet isn’t just beneficial for the environment, but it’s also wise for maintaining your overall health too. Now that summer is coming to a close, kids as well as adults will be returning to school so a whole new chaotic schedule may ensue for some ...

Natural Health Tips for Summer

Friday, July 9th, 2010

During the summertime, you might have the urge to eat everything, because there so many delicious foods come out this time of the year including ice cream, potato salad, pasta salad, lunch meat sandwiches, etc. But really those types of food aren't healthy for you, and many of them are ...

Natural Health Prevention: Easy Ways to Keep Colds at Bay

Monday, July 5th, 2010

Managing your stress is sometimes key in preventing colds from coming on. When stress builds up in your body, you might experience tension in your shoulders or another area in your back, and you might also have a loss of focus or creativity. There are so many ways that stress ...

The Tranquility of Wind Songs: Eco-friendly Chimes & Gongs

Friday, May 7th, 2010

The wind is a powerful source of energy, which can be used for many purposes including music. So instead of being connected to your iPod all of the time, you can put your mind at ease with the simple melodies of wind chimes. In Feng Shui, well-tuned chimes are considered ...

Raw Food Vegan Diet Has Its Benefits

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

What can a raw food vegan diet do for you? Well, in addition to living off of your fresh backyard garden and saving money on produce, your health can also benefit from this diet change. If you’re already vegan, stepping into the world of raw foods will be the easiest ...

Tackle Allergies in an Eco-friendly Way

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Sinus infections and allergies are common ailments during the summer time when pollen is at its highest. While antibiotics and decongestants might be convenient, they are slowly making a presence in America’s drinking water. According to CNN, prescription drugs are found in the drinking water of 41 million Americans. Although the ...

Teaching Children the Veggie Way

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

While it’s important to hold compassionate values, it’s even more important to pass those values onto your children. Sitting down with your children and discussing what they can do for the environment provides them with a positive outlet and purpose. Animal cruelty and disrespect for the environment are sometimes characteristics of ...