Eco-living

Community Supported Agriculture

10-Apr-2013

The first year I ever heard about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) was 2007. It was around the time that all of the recalls on spinach were happening, and I decided to make an effort to eat a more local diet. Unfortunately, I was too late to join a CSA that year, and instead relied on farmers' markets that were about 30-40 minutes from my house. Not exactly convenient, but I knew I was making the right choice for my family at that time.

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Health, Nutrition, Vegan, Raw, Eco-living

Natural Skin Care

21-Mar-2013

I have spent years struggling to control my acne prone skin, and when I discovered the healing powers of these two little miracles, I wanted to share it with as many eco freaks like me. First let me start off saying, I have tried

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Health, Natural Remedies,

The Healing Silence of Mother Nature

08-Mar-2013

There is a saying that silence is golden, but have you ever imagined that silence can be healing, even deafening? Seems odd right? Well, in life, the quietness you experience is most often filled with several types of outside noise, always tickling your eardrums, which yearn and beg for peace. Living in a city or town, you can never truly escape the sounds that constantly fills your life. Yet, Mother Nature is ready to grant you this gift, which comes with so many wonderful perks for the body, mind and soul.

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Eco-living, Overcoming Depression, Natural Remedies, Exercise, Positivity

Sterilization of Cats

28-Feb-2013

Every year thousands of kittens in the street, are dying of starvation, of car accidents or diseases while others are killed at birth or euthanized. An unsterilized cat can have up to three litters per year, and up to six kittens in each litter. The proliferation of stray cats has become a big problem in many countries.

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Eco-living, Philosophy, Health

Skin-Care and Candida

31-Jan-2013

Recently I have been finding out a lot more about natural ways of living and adjusting my lifestyle to assist in the repairing and restoring of my body and health. In doing this I have gained a more complex understanding surrounding what we put in our bodies, the things we expose ourselves to on a daily basis and the huge impact on our health and well being they can have. So I thought I would write a bit about prevention, natural alternatives and healthier ways we can tackle specific health issues that will benefit our bodies.

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Health, Nutrition, Raw, Natural Remedies, Personal Triumphs, Overcoming Depression

Growing Your Own Herbal Tea

29-Jan-2013

Eighteen. I just counted up the number of different teas in my pantry and it came to eighteen. Perhaps a little excessive for a household of only two people, particularly as only one of us drinks tea!

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Health, Nutrition, Recipe, Natural Remedies

Interview With... Rachel Avalon

27-Dec-2012

Interview with Holistic Nutritionist Rachel Avalon When Teresa first came to Los Angeles, she was in need of a major nutrition overhaul and called upon Rachel Avalon to help lead her towards making a positive change in her diet. When Phoebe came to LA a few years later, Teresa put her in touch with Rachel Avalon and Phoebe thrived on the cleanse she was put on under Rachels guidance. Both girls just loves Rachel’s way; her gentle, compassionate heart, her deep understanding of healing and her incredible knowledge on everything wellness. Rachel is the embodiment of all things zen! We had the pleasure of interviewing her here.

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Pregnancy, Nutrition, Vegan, Raw, Eco- Living, Exercise, Philosophy, Gluten- Free, Yoga, Resources, Beauty, Organic, Natural Remedies, Books
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