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When Is the Earth Day Celebration?
April 22 continues to be the most popular date for the celebration of Earth Day in the U.S.
Arbor Day and the Earth Day Celebration
The reason for the association between Arbor Day and Earth Day is fairly transparent. Both Arbor Day and Earth Day are environmental statements, although the former is less politicized in nature than is Earth Day and targeted at a specific part ... Read Full Story
Can just one hour save our planet?
It might seem like an insignificant amount of time in the large scheme of things but the impact on the planet is potentially huge. Earth Hour is an opportunity for the citizens of the world to send a clear message that they want to take action on climate change.
Here is what is happening this Earth Hour, Saturday March 28th 2009:
- 284 Canadian cities and municipalities participating
- 3249 cities and towns in 84 countries across all seven continents prepare... Read Full Story
We are less than three weeks away from the Spring equinox.
This time of the the year is all about cleaning. Holding on to old stuff be it emotional or physical raise the chances of it becoming toxic. Now given the depression lingering due to the economic recession, I daresay all of us could benefit from clearing our ‘emotional mold.’
This month I will focus on ways to Spring clean. I have already created a series of posts about natural ways to clean your home:
Beyond this, I ... Read Full Story
Clean Surfaces With A Natural All Purpose Surface Cleaner
There are plenty of natural cleaning ingredients that you probably already stock in your pantry. Vinegar (acetic acid) removes grease, stains and is an excellent water softener. Washing soda (sodium carbonate) cleans clothes, softens water, cuts grease and increases the cleaning power of soap. Lemon juice, my personal favorite, cuts through grease, removes stains from clothing and is a bleach alternative. Organic vegetable oils conditi... Read Full Story
Polish Your Wood Floors With Neem Oil To Keep Termites Away
The neem plant has been used for generations to prevent the buildup of fungus, bacteria and pests both inside and outside the body. In addition to or instead of waxing your wood furniture and floors, consider polishing them with a light coat of neem oil. Alternatively, you can simply add a cupful of neem oil into the mix the next time you wax your floors. You will achieve wonderful results in terms of keeping termites away.
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Clean Your Drains with Vinegar and Baking Soda
Commercial drain cleaners are corrosive and dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has plenty of articles that warn users about the nasty things the corrosives can do to the human body, inside and out. Vinegar and baking soda on the other hand are the perfect ingredients for keeping drains clean and unplugged.
What You Need
A handful of baking soda
1/2 glassful of vinegar
What To Do
Dump the baking soda into the drain
Pour in t... Read Full Story
Cold and flu got you down? Turn to your Ayurvedic medicine cabinet to help you kick those flu blues.’
According to Ayurvedic medicine, the common cold results largely from an imbalance of the Kapha and Vata doshas. Vata (air-space element combination) imbalances lower immunity. This invariably leads to a build up of the Kapha dosha (water-space element combination) to compensate. However, Kapha mechanisms typically overcompensate to make up for the ‘dryness’ associated with imbalanced Va... Read Full Story
Once you’ve identified your primary Ayurvedic dosha or mind-body constitution, you can work towards achieving perfect health by eating to for your dosha-type. This could mean that you need to experiment with making a few changes to your diet that will help keep your body in balance. Of course, you won’t be able to stick to these guidelines all the time, but being conscious of your body’s natural tendencies is a great way to help control your moods, keep your energy up, and m... Read Full Story
As much as people might recognize that Ayurveda is an ancient medicine from India and that it enhances positive health, most do not realize how intricately it is connected to sustainability.
Translated from Sanskrit as The Science of Life, Ayurveda is probably one of the oldest known systems of sustainable living. Given that it enhances longevity goes to show how important sustainability is…not just as a marketing or lifestyle trend but as a method of achieving long term health.
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