Syrups are a great way to take your medicine and to spice things up in the kitchen. Here are a couple of easy syrup-making methods. The first method is the way to go for medicinal syrups that can also be used in recipes. You can use these by the spoonful daily. The second is just for introducing some exciting new flavors into your recipes rather than for medicinal usage.
Imagine driving along the coast of California, admiring the gorgeous views and stunning beaches. You pull over, step out of the car, and smell the magical scent of fresh Pacific Ocean air. You breathe deep the ionically charged air, do a few stretches, and gather your seaweed harvesting tools and head down to the rocky beach. And your day begins for harvesting wild seaweed.
Manicures are always fun but going to a nail salon can expose you to a lot of toxins. Nail salons are not known for their air quality: Every time you step foot into one, you could be inhaling a number of chemicals suspected of causing cancer and birth defects. Not exactly comforting news in a place that's supposed to promote relaxation. Instead of risking your health, why not try giving yourself a natural manicure?
July is here, and that means so is Plastic Free July! This campaign started in 2011 to get people thinking about plastic pollution and ways to solve it. The goal is to avoid disposable plastic all throughout the month of July (and hopefully every day afterward). Want to participate? Here's how to get started.
To put your game face on, stop with the off-the-shelf face wash and try these one-ingredient all natural and organic cleansers instead…
I recently returned from a writing residency in Slovenia, the small country that sits east of Italy and lays wedged between Austria to the north and Croatia in the south. Few people are aware of its existence, and prior to spending several weeks there, I considered myself to be fairly unaware of it, too. Unfortunately, Slovenia deserves a lot more credit than it gets, specifically for its greenness—think low pollution levels, preservation of natural resources, encouragement of biodiversity, and more.
This week is a very special week as it contains the total lunar eclipse which will occur on the evening of Friday July 27 and/or early Saturday July 28 as it is only visible at night time. This is because the Moon is what is being eclipsed and since the Moon is full it only rises after sunset. Before we dive further into exploring this eclipse, let’s discuss what an eclipse is and how it comes to be.
Superfoods are ubiquitous within the health food world, but it’s often difficult to discern the difference between kale or blueberries and hemp seeds or cacao nibs when we’re talking about nutrition. The easy answer?
Benefits:
Stretches entire legs.
Can also help stretch back.
Foundation & General Alignment:
Start with legs wider than hips distance.
Bend upper body at the waist.
Keep back as straight as possible, back will bend.
Shoulders will go between legs.
Hands can either wrap around back of legs or press on calves to deepen stretch.
Lentils might not look like much, but they certainly pack a punch. You’ve probably enjoyed them in lentil soup, where they stand out as the featured ingredient.