Ways to Reduce Your Toxin Load

detoxMany of us have a little extra time on our hands right now, and it is spring – a great time to spring clean, or detox! Detoxing doesn’t have to be something you do just a few times a year. There are many small things you can do every day to decrease your toxic load, as well as make your home a healthier place.

Unfortunately, toxins are everywhere and they cause cumulative damage. Every source of exposure adds up and can harm various aspects of our health. Toxins are believed to play a role in virtually all diseases. But, our bodies do have a tremendous amount of healing capacity – so it is critical that we learn how best to avoid toxins, how to strengthen our detoxification systems, and how to support the body’s release of toxins and repair any toxin-related damage. Continue reading “Ways to Reduce Your Toxin Load”

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5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Helps the Planet

planetLast year, leading scientific researchers published a report in The Lancet that looked at the links between diet, the environment, and human health. They found that simple choices we make every day can have profound positive effects! After reviewing the evidence, they concluded that a shift toward plant foods can go a long way in promoting human health and the health of our planet. Continue reading “5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Helps the Planet”

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Earth Day 2020: Energy Saving Tips

Earth DayToday is Earth Day. And in fact, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which was begun in 1970 and, back then, resulted in the establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other important actions.

Earth Day is recognized worldwide to bring awareness and support for protection of the environment – and at this particular time, we need this more than ever. Earth Day brings attention to a large number of issues that need to be addressed, such as pollution of the ocean, debris leftover on land, climate change, conservation of our earth’s ecosystems, energy conservation, soil corruption, corrosion, Continue reading “Earth Day 2020: Energy Saving Tips”

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5 Ways to Be Less Wasteful Over the Holidays

homemade gift wrapTIME Magazine has chosen 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate crisis activist, as person of the year. Greta became famous when she gave an impassioned speech about the lack of action from world leaders regarding climate change. It is a good reminder that one person can make a difference, whether it be large or small. Greta started with a hand-painted sign and now has millions of supporters.

With this in mind, this blog is dedicated to the small things we can do over the holidays to be less wasteful. This time of year produces more waste than any other time of year. Continue reading “5 Ways to Be Less Wasteful Over the Holidays”

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Natural Spring Cleaning Tips

spring cleaningEven though it still feels very much like winter where I am, the decluttering and prepping for our annual spring cleaning begins. The moment when we can open the windows and let in the fresh air is the day that the rugs go out and the deep scrubbing begins. More and more, I get questions about alternatives to the potentially harmful cleaners on the market.

Many cleaners that are commonly found in most homes are filled with ingredients that have proven negative long-term effects on our health. Ammonia, sodium hydroxide and triclosan are some of the culprits found in products Continue reading “Natural Spring Cleaning Tips”

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