Monday, November 15, 2010

Procedures For Natural Body Detox

Setting up a cleansing or detox program may seem to be a daunting task. You may need to undergo various procedures, which can include health history evaluation, physical examinations, biochemistry tests, mineral level tests, dietary analysis and other related specific tests to diagnose your entire health status. These are helpful in determining the appropriate natural procedure that you should take to clean up your body.

Aloe vera.Image via Wikipedia Analyzing your present health status, disease, and symptoms as a result of your lifestyle, familial or inherent patterns, and diets can help in creating a body detox plan that is best suited for you. Remember, any healing procedure needs a plan that must be followed accordingly to achieve positive results. However, if you start with just a few major areas of your life, you can make positive changes rather quickly, and by doing this one step at a time, it can be easier to implement these changes.


1.    Proper Diet. People who are lacking energy and nutrients need a diet which is high in protein and nutrients for improving their health. Mineral deficiencies, fatigue, and low functions of organs may need a much more supportive diet. However, in this particular circumstance, short cleaning of the body for three days can help in eliminating old debris. It also prepares your body for building a healthier immune system in the long term.

If you feel congested with travel, stresses, and different foods, try to drink only water and natural juices, and eat lightly for a few days. You may be surprised at the difference this can make. If you are ready to make a bigger change, you could also try eating high protein natural foods, or high fiber, raw, or vegetarian foods for a couple of years. Mild detox can consist of vegetable meals which add proteins in your body. Fresh fish with a lot of vegetables can also energize you.

2.    Using natural herbs. There are different body organs which are prone to the high development of toxins. One of them is your colon. Keep in mind that large intestines can accommodate much toxicity which can result to its sluggish functioning. Many detox programs are created to solve this problem (you can find some suggestions on our website at http://www.newholisticliving.com/toxicload.html). Fiber supplements and a cleansing diet are incorporated for cleaning and toning colons. This can include herbal laxatives like psyllium seed husk used alone or combined with agents such as betonite clay, acidophilus culture, and Aloe Vera powder. Enemas using herbs, diluted coffee, or water can be used for cleaning your liver, another important organ of your body.

3.    Regular exercise. Exercise stimulates sweating, thus eliminating toxic wastes through your skin. It also improves general metabolism and aids in your overall detoxification. Aerobic exercise done regularly can help  your body to stay non-toxic because it stimulates your immune support systems. However, exercising can also increase toxic load within your body, because it helps release toxins that have been trapped in your muscle tissue, so it should always be accompanied with antioxidants, adequate fluids, mineral and vitamins replenishment as well as other related detox principles. (For more ideas on fun easy ways to get more exercise, feel free to visit our new fun ways to exercise blog.)

4.    Regular bathing.  It is essential to clean your skin of accumulated toxins on a regular basis. Your skin is your largest bodily organ, and is responsible for expelling toxins in your body more than any other system except for the digestive system. Sweats and saunas are often used in purifying your body via more enhanced skin elimination. Dry brushing your skin using a good skin brush is often suggested before bathing.

Man giving a woman a massage, Starlight Mounta...Image via Wikipedia5.    Massage therapy. This method is very useful in supporting detox programs. It stimulates body functions and elimination, and releases toxins trapped in your muscle tissue. To rid your body of these, make sure to drink lots of water, as after exercise! Massage also creates a relaxed feeling, clearing you from worries, tensions, and mental stresses, which are a part of your toxic load.

6.    Recharging, relaxing, and resting. This is important in the rejuvenation process. It helps your body in rebalancing your attitude and mind which sometimes interferes in natural homeostasis. Practicing yoga is a powerful exercise related to breathing regulation and awareness helping you to obtain a more balanced and active aura, and also helps with the exercise aspect.

Choose and incorporate the right procedure for you to clean your body from toxins in the proper way. It can make you feel much better and healthier.

For more in on reducing your toxic load, and balancing your life in a healthy non-toxic way, feel free to visit our website at: http://www.newholisticliving.com/index.html.
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Friday, November 12, 2010

4 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Home Air Purifier

If you use the internet, read magazines, or watch television, there is a good chance that you have heard of air purifiers before. This is due in part to the fact that air purifiers have increased in popularity over the past few years. Despite the increase in popularity, you may be wondering if you really need to buy an air purifier. Even if you do not really need to have one, there are still a number of benefits to making a purchase. In fact, four reasons why you should buy an air purifier are outlined below.

A Sharp FU-888SV Plasmacluster air purifier.Image via Wikipedia1 – Air Purifiers Produce Clean Air
Air purifiers are designed to clean the air by removing harmful toxins and other pollutants. These pollutants, if left in the air, can be dangerous. For example, cigarette smoke that lingers in the air has a number of dangers, including an increased risk of lung cancer. An air purifier can help to keep a home’s air clean.

As cited as an example above, many air purifiers eliminate harmful and potentially dangerous toxins and pollutants from secondhand cigarette smoke. Did you know though that there is so much more that air purifiers can clean as well? Air purifiers also clean pollen, mold and mildew, and animal dander, helping to reduce allergy symptoms.

2 – Air Purifiers Make Your Home More Healthy
As it was previously stated, air purifiers work to capture and eliminate many harmful pollutants and toxins from the air, including pet dander, secondhand tobacco smoke, pollen, mold, and mildew. The presence of these harmful and potentially dangerous toxins and pollutants can make a home a dangerous place to be. For example, pet dander can be dangerous for those who have severe pet allergies. As for secondhand tobacco smoke, it is dangerous for everyone.

In addition to making your home much healthier, air purifiers can also make your home a happier place to be, for all residents and even guests.

3 – Air Purifiers Help Those with Allergies and Asthma
As previously stated, there are many toxins and pollutants that fill most homes. In fact, did you know that most homes contain many more pollutants than the air outdoors? Since the invention of cheap air-conditioning devices, many people now keep their windows closed year-round. This doesn’t allow much opportunity for fresh air to enter the home or for polluted air to leave. Depending on the climate where you live, you may be able to open some windows to get some air flow, at least for part of the year. But in areas where this is not possible, toxin buildup in the home can become a serious problem.

Long-term exposure to household pollutants and toxins isn’t good for anyone, but it can be harmful or even deadly for those suffering from a number of medical conditions. Two of these conditions include allergies or asthma. If you suffer from asthma or allergies or if you have a family member who does, you are encouraged to use air purifiers as a way to seek relief.

4 – Air Purifiers Are Easy to Find and Buy
As it was previously stated, air purifiers have increased in popularity. This is because many individuals are becoming more concerned with their health and many see air purifiers as a step in the right direction. This means that there are more air purifiers for sale and more retailers are starting to offer them for sale. In addition to having a number of air purifier makes and models to choose from, you also have a number of different air purifiers to choose from. Air purifiers are sold online, at local home improvement stores, as well as in many department stores.

As you can see, there are a number of benefits to buying and using an air purifier in your home.  As a reminder, you have a number of different air purifiers to choose from, so be sure to read ratings and reviews online. This can help to ensure that you choose the air purifier that is best for you and your needs.

(For some more suggestions for reducing toxins in your home, visit the Toxic Load page of our website.)
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Recent Environmental News

Oregon Voters' Pamphlet, May 2008 Primary elec...Image via WikipediaWith mid-term elections over, we are no longer barraged by constant political ad campaigns every time we turn on the TV or radio, but some of the more important environmental issues may not have gotten much press. While many blogs have focused on the setbacks, we prefer to take a more positive view, as there were a few victories in this area this campaign season. Below are some environmental areas where recent headway has been made, and hopefully will continue as the year progresses!

Greenversations » Thank you 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, you ...
This fall marks the 20th anniversary of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and as an avid horsewoman, the anniversary highlights why autumn is still my favorite time of year. I'm able to get out on the trails with my horse and enjoy all ...
Publish Date: 11/01/2010 10:30
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2010/11/01/thank-you-1990-clean-air-act-amendments-you-have-enhanced-my-autumn-experiences-on-the-back-of-an-appaloosa/

Danna - Clean air wins, marijuana smoke loses in CA elections
Clean air wins, marijuana smoke loses in CA elections. Nov. 7th, 2010 at 12:07 AM. California voters have a history of setting national trends in their elections. Two ballot measures within the California elections drew nationwide ...
Publish Date: 11/07/2010 3:07
http://dannahoover.livejournal.com/198605.html

Our Mother Earth: Americans Vote "Yes" for Conservation
ARLINGTON, VA — November 3, 2010 —In an election where many Americans expressed their desire for change, they also maintained their long-standing support for conservation by voting to dedicate hundreds of millions of dollars a year for ... “People value clean water and healthy land and are willing to invest to protect them. Congress should follow the voters' lead and pass conservation legislation before the end of the year.” The Conservancy strongly supported several ...
Publish Date: 11/05/2010 2:32
http://motherearthwatch.blogspot.com/2010/11/americans-vote-yes-for-conservation.html


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Monday, November 8, 2010

10 Small Ways To Go Easier on the Environment

It's true that we now see the need for being green and we support other peoples' efforts, but are we doing all we can at home to walk the walk? Here are some of the easier ways to do your part in being kind to the environment:

1. Use cloth hankies to blow your nose instead of disposable tissues. Hankies are big, so either use it more than once before washing or cut it into smaller sized hankies and send it to the wash after each single use.

Sodium bicarbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate, ...Image via Wikipedia2. Use cleaners you can make at home with items such as vinegar, baking soda, lemons, and borax. There are numerous recipes online for all types of cleaners using simple household products. Some of these may require you use a little more elbow grease, but consider it much safer for your health and the environment - and a good little calorie-burner too!

3. Use a broom and dustpan, duster, and regular mop instead of all the throwaway products currently on the market. It may seem like such a small thing, but consider how many of these are thrown away each day. It adds up in the landfills.

Battery chargerImage via Wikipedia4. Get yourself some rechargeable batteries and a recharger instead of always using and throwing out batteries. Even better, get a solar-powered recharger! Some of these can also recharge your cell phones, iPods, and games by simply using the sun.

5. Instead of reaching for the paper napkins, try using cloth napkins. Not only will you be doing your part to save trees, but you will add a special elegance to your mealtime.

6. Change out your plastic food storage containers for glass containers. Glass is better for your health, it lasts longer than plastic, it can be cooked in, and you can see what you are storing in the container without staring into the fridge trying to figure out what you have there.

7. Buy in bulk when you can as this uses less packaging. This doesn't mean buying a case of canned soup as that's still the same amount of packaging. Buy in bulk when you can get a 20 pound bag of rice, rather than in bulk where you get 20 pounds of rice in 20 boxes.

8. Look at anything you're going to throw out and determine if it can have a second life before going to the landfill. For example, reuse a commercial cleaning bottle by cleaning it out and filling it with a homemade cleaner.

9. Compost your food scraps. When food goes to the landfills, bacteria does a number on it and heat-trapping methane gas is released. Composting is easy, plus it makes wonderful soil for your garden. (For more on composting, visit our Sustainable Gardening blog - we have a lot of info there on making your own compost.)

10. Did you know sunlight is nature's favorite stain remover? Try drying your clothes on a line outside. In the winter you can use a drying rack inside.

Even if you can't do these things 100 percent of the time, aim to do as much as you can most of the time because every little bit helps.

And remember to stop by our new holistic living website and get your free checklist for making your home cleaner and greener!
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Friday, November 5, 2010

Affordable Green Living Tips to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly

Here are some great and affordable tips to "green" your home and help improve both your health and the health of the world around you at the same time. While most people tend to think of "green living" as involving buying a bunch of expensive products, and therefore something that is too costly to attempt, in reality the opposite is often true.

Many or even most tips on living greener and being more eco-friendly are actually money-savers as well! This is a great article that gives some good info on various ways to make your home more environmentally friendly, while saving money at the same time.

Affordable Green Living Tips to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly
Any family can take steps toward green living with simple, affordable changes. Many eco-friendly home improvements require little if any money. ... Affordable Green Living Tips to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly ... some consumers think an environmentally friendly lifestyle is financially out of reach. Many small ways of going green make a positive impact on the environment and your health. Small, cost-effective green lifestyle changes add up to significant savings over time. ...
Publish Date: 10/24/2010 20:14
http://www.suite101.com/content/affordable-green-living-tips-to-make-your-home-eco-friendly-a300463


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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Video-Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Toxic Load

You may never have heard of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, but it can be a terrifying experience. This syndrome develops when the body becomes so sensitized to environmental toxins that the person is no longer able to stand any type of exposure -- even the most mild chemical in the air, water, or home can trigger severe allergic reactions, or even death. Often the onset is sudden, and the person (and doctors) don't even know what triggered it.  (If you haven't seen the movie "Safe", with Julianne Moore, it gives a good idea of what it is like to develop and live with this, and it will give you a lot to think about.)

The video below gives a brief overview of the syndrome, and discusses the importance of reducing our toxic load before it gets to the point that we suffer from this dreadful condition. (The video is in Spanish, but it is subtitled, and is only 5 minutes long - definitely worth a watch.)

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: The importance of reducing the toxic load
Video on the importance of reducing the toxic load in your life by Eva Caballé (Spanish with English subtitles). The video was first aired at a conference in Spain on healthy cosmetics (May 2010). Text here: www.thecanaryreport.org No Fun: nofun-eva....



For more tips and a free checklist for reducing your toxic load, be sure to visit our website at http://www.newholisticliving.com/toxicload.html.
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Monday, November 1, 2010

Does it cost more to "go organic"?

Many people think that shopping for organic or natural products is going to cost them a bundle, so they don't even take a serious look at such products. However, eating and/or buying organic may not be as expensive as you think (or it doesn't have to be, if you go about it the right way). The article below discusses 12 tips for living cleaner and greener, while saving money at the same time.

(When it comes to food, we will also be discussing the real cost of eating organic and local food on our cooking from scratch blog later this week, so be sure to stop by and check it out! You may be surprised by the results.)

How to Be Organic on a Budget | Gaiam Life
Think you can't afford organic? Think again. Here's 12 expert tips for living the organic life for less. ... The cost of making products from them is about one-tenth that of their commercial equivalents. Add up what you spend every month on cleaning products — you might be surprised at how much money you can save here. 11. Get your lawn off drugs. ... Excerpted from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organic Living by Eliza Sarasohn with Sonia Weiss. ...
Publish Date: 04/16/2010 3:00
http://life.gaiam.com/article/12-ways-be-organic-budget


And remember to visit our holistic living website and get your copy of the free home checklist for reducing your toxic load! Many of the suggestions listed are free or low-cost, and we only recommend good quality, truly natural and/or organic products where applicable.
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