The Beauty in Cleaning?

Is there even such a thing as beauty when cleaning your house? Probably just the aftermath- the effects of cleaning a home without chemicals and creating a safer home for you and your family. That's a bonus to having a clean home.

Below are two of my home-made multipurpose cleaners- the first bottle has floating flower petals while the other is filled with rosemary herbs.

Cleaning the house does not have to involve over-powering chemicals to be effective- it's a myth that we were taught long ago. Consider purchasing chemical-free products, or consider creating your own at home.

Living Greener- 6 Simple Updates

I believe it's been embedded in our heads that living a green life is challenging, time consuming, and expensive. Here are several minor updates you can incorporate into your everyday living, leading you to a greener lifestyle. I've included facts to go along with several of the topics. 1. Laundry/Dishes- Only wash dishes and laundry when you have a full load, and use earth-friendly cleaning products http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/02/how-to-go-green-laundry.php#tips 2. Household Cleaning - Make your own cleaning products or buy products that are safe for the environment and your home. Most people are surprised at how affordable these products are. Many are comparable to those packed with chemicals and toxins. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/01/how-to-go-green-cleaning.php#tips 3. Natural Skin, Hair, and Body- Try homemmade products, or shop smart and choose products that are safe and good for your body. If you think of how many...

Intro to Ayurveda, The Dosha - Part 1

Did you know? Symptoms on the forehead can be linked to the colon. Symptoms related to the nose and cheeks can be linked to the small intestine, while symptoms related to the mouth, chin, and neck are often due to issues related to the chest and stomach. Ayurveda, pronounced ai-er-veda, means life-knowledge, or knowledge of longevity. It is a well known system of Hindu traditional medicine. Considered to be the world's oldest forms of healthcare and healing, it is an alternative to evidence-based or western medical treatments and practices. Ayurveda often challenges most of what we know, as related to western approaches and other conventional teachings. The Ayurveda system consists of various studies that analyze how we eat, think, and function in our day to day lives. It has been proven successful for many, offering therapeutic healing and balance of the mind, body- internally and externally, a...

For the Love of Water- The Cucumber Lemon Water Challenge

Lemons, cucumbers, and mint would be my favorite additives for boring water. It tastes pretty awesome, and it's considered to be a natural way to detox the body, every morning before you get into your daily routine/habits - dairy, caffeine, meat, stress. Consuming this morning detox promotes beauty on the outside by protecting and healing our skin. But in addition to glowing skin, this detox works on tackling those internal issues as well- getting rid of the unnecessary junk in our system. Food Matters mentions http://www.foodmatters.com the following: Lemon Water Flushes Out Toxins And Is Extremely Beneficial For The Body lemon water serves as the perfect ‘good morning drink’, as it aids the digestive system and makes the process of eliminating the waste products from the body easier. It prevents the problem of constipation and diarrhea, by ensuring smooth bowel functions. Well the same goes for adding cucumber and/or mint to your ...

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