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Posted on March 22, 2017March 27, 2017 by Earths — Leave a comment

Welcome Back to Spring …Cleaning

Welcome to the first week of spring, are you excited? We have to say, this transition from winter to spring has been a little odd if you ask us. So, we are definitely ready for the sunshine, flowers, and spring rain to help clean away the remnants of winter!

Oh, and speaking of cleaning—are you prepared for the season of cleanly maintenance? Spring cleaning is in this season! This is the time of year for yard sales, floor busting cleaning, and redecorating. This is the time to pick a sunny day and get busy. And, you know, spring cleaning has both physical and mental benefits. Not only does cleaning help keep you fit but it helps rid your home of irritants that may have accumulated over the winter.

As you clean, we recommend that you incorporate dusting, vacuuming, air duct cleaning and shampooing (the rugs) to aid in getting rid of any allergens that may irritate your skin like animal hair, dandruff, dust mites, or dead skin cells. Also, changing the bedding, often as you know, can help eliminate those irritants (mites, crumbs, dead skins cells, etc.).

Furthermore, keep the windows open while cleaning to bring in fresh air while dusting and vacuuming so you aren’t inhaling irritating particles or getting too many of those particles in your hair. Last but certainly not least, wearing gloves, scarfs, and protective gear will help keep whatever you’re cleaning out of your hair, lungs, and eyes. Warning: watch out for any critters that may have moved in during the winter, Ick!

Besides actual cleaning, spring cleaning is also about revitalizing a healthier you not just tidying up your place. Winter is the season of keeping warm and staying cooped up in the house but spring is the time to stretch! Release the cob webs and take in a deep breath because spring cleaning is really all about stress relief.

Remember, what Feng Shui means?
Feng Shui is all about harmonizing with your surroundings. In some cases, that means readjusting your surroundings or tapping into your creative side. Creativity or even being active can help release pressure and anxiety. Doing things like cleaning or redecorating gives you something to do— in addition to be a type of fitness or exercise—and when you have finished your spring task there is a big sense of accomplishment or relief. Spring is like an open door to get away or change what needs changing whether it’s your surroundings or your actions!

So, now that the sunshine lasts longer and the weather is looking a lot nicer, enjoy some time outside or redecorate and clean—release your creative side! Spring cleaning is for the heart, mind, body, and soul; not just for keeping your environment clean.

The EE 411: Soul Spring Cleaning Tips

We encourage you to carpe diem or seize the day. Take some time to whoosa and harmonize with your surroundings while enjoying what spring has to offer. By this we mean:

Taking a walk in the park.
Or if the weather isn’t quite the right temp. for you, go to a room in your house and open all blinds and curtains. Find a place to be peaceful.
Meditate both indoors and out.
Take up some Yoga, which can also be an indoors or outdoors activity.
For actual Spring Cleaning, make it a party—put on some music and dance the mess away.
Take a break from the video games that have sustained you during winter and go outside and play.

These are just a few examples but we hope we can give you an idea of what we mean and where to start. We want to leave you with this today: Have fun this spring and don’t worry so much. The world isn’t expecting you to be perfect so it will settle for your best! Take care of yourself, your health, and your happiness—you deserve it!

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Posted on October 23, 2014August 19, 2015 by Earths — Leave a comment

Organic Health – Other Than Nuts

Hey Earth’s Enrichers

We here at EE know that what works for the many doesn’t always work for the few. Last week we talked about going nuts. That many different types of nuts carry different types of nutritional benefits and make the perfect on the go healthy snack. But what about those of you who despise the nuts? Who are allergic to them? What other options do you have?

Never fear, we have taken the time to give you some of the options you seek. Instead of indulging nuts, the better options for those of you with nut issues can be seeds, olives, coconut, and lentils.

Before we continue with these various options, we must warn you that anything can come with an allergy. Try not to overdo what you like so that you don’t incidentally make yourself sick and even consuming a good thing has its limits. Also, make sure you are not allergic to any of these options. Trying a small portion of each you so desire before ingesting large amounts to make sure you do not have any allergies.

Now, when looking for a good substitution for the benefits of nuts, seeds are great. Seeds usually have a nutty consistency similar to what you find in peanuts. So, it makes an easy replacement that isn’t too bazaar. Seeds have been linked to lowering risk of heart diseases and can be a good anti-inflammatory. Seeds can also range from many types of benefits like protein, fiber, and antioxidants. So, if you are looking for a close substitute for nuts, seeds may be the option for you.

Now, if you are looking for something a little out of the box and definitely not similar to nuts in any way, you may like the olive option. Olives also have heart healthy benefits like controlling blood pressure, and helping to prevent blood clots. Olives are also a great source of vitamin E, dietary fiber, antioxidants, and potassium, etc. Pretty good option, if you’re not a fan of the nut and its texture.

This next option is very much mistaken for a nut or tree nut when it is not. Coconut is a fruit, not a nut. Even though people still have coconut allergies, those of you that are allergic to tree nuts might be able to eat coconuts. Coconuts have an immense amount of health benefits like boosting energy, defending against bacteria, reducing cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, and boosting brain function.

Last but certainly not least, lentils are a good substitute for nuts. Lentils are more like beans, for example, dry beans, chickpeas, lupines, etc. They are high in protein and fiber. They are also a great source of potassium, vitamin K, calcium, and zinc. So if you are a bean person, then this may be the best choice for you.

The EE 411: Organic Health – An Extensive List on your Healthy Snack Option

Types of Seeds:
● Sunflower seeds
● Pomegranate seeds
● Flax seeds
● Pumpkin seeds
● Apricot seeds
● Sesame seeds
● Cumin seeds
● Grape seeds
● Chia seeds
● Hemp seeds

Types of Olives:
● Cerigonola
● Gaeta
● Kalamata
● Nicoise
● Oil-Cured
● Sicilian Green

Types of Lentils
● Brown Lentils
● Red Lentils
● French Green Lentils

There are many different substitutes for nuts. They can be found in meats, fruits, vegetables, and oils. So, don’t let these three popular options limit you. Do more research and find what you like. Then share what you have found with your friends and family. Also, look for great ways to incorporate them in your food. We hope our topic for today helped you find other healthy options outside of nuts.

Share with Us: What is your favorite nut substitute?

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Posted on August 13, 2014August 20, 2015 by Earths — Leave a comment

Health and Living – Physical Health

Hey Earth’s Enrichers

Did you know there are basic principles to healthy living? These six principles develop a well-rounded, healthy life. These principles are physical health, intellectual health (mind), spiritual health, emotional health, social health and environmental health. In the next few weeks, we will feature each one of these principles and explain what exactly they entail and how they can easily be included into the healthy life that you deserve.

This week we will focus on physical health, which represents the body’s health. This principle refers to anything that benefits your body’s physical fitness, safety, nutrition, and medical responsibility.

As a part of physical health, physical fitness such as exercising and activity promotes the idea of keeping your body functioning the way it should whether it’s increasing flexibility, tracking your calories, or staying active. This also means maintaining your physical health. It is important to pay attention to your body and understand its physical limits.

Try to practice safe fitness and try not to put your body in awkward positions. For instance, when with exercising, try machines and workouts that support your body’s needs. If your balance isn’t that great, perhaps running up and down stairs isn’t the best option for you; instead, try an elliptical or stair climber. If your knees are a weak point, try to refrain from workouts that hyperextend them or require sudden twists or movements. Trust us, the last thing you want is to blow out a knee. So, be safe and smart about your fitness.

This principle also encompasses the ability to take care of the outer most properties of your physical health—this means your skin. Your skin is your most important source of protection for your body. It repels germs and other radicals from just entering your body. It comes in contact with tons of bacteria and possible dangers every minute of every hour and it needs your help to continue its job. Properly keeping your skin healthy and clean with natural and organic means protects it. This means keeping it clean, moisturized, and exfoliated. The better your skin feels, the better you feel.

Another aspect of this principle is nutrition—what you put into your body. You can’t keep up with your outer most physical health (muscles, joints, and skin) without taking care of your inner physical health (vitamins and nutrients). This means your body’s diet is necessary to balancing out your physical health. For instance, food and water are necessary when working out your body. The water keeps your body hydrated and keeps your muscles from cramping too much during exercise. Food, such as proteins like in chicken, gives your body energy and helps replace the fuel in your body lost after working out. .

Thus, it is important to keep your body properly hydrated and fed but this doesn’t mean put any ol’ thing in your body. Also try to include as many healthy fruits and vegetables as you can. Try limiting consumption of processed foods. Work out a healthy and affordable diet to increase your inner fitness. In order to do this you may need to know a few things about your medical health and/or consult a professional (nutritionist).

Knowing what you’re lacking in your nutrition can help you build a better plan. Also, it is important to consider what foods are good for boosting your immune system and are great for certain conditions and diseases you may have like obesity or diabetes. This is a part of your medical responsibility. Knowing that these conditions exist and could be a part of your everyday life, it would be beneficial to incorporate what you need to keep yourself healthy.

We know that there are other factors that affect our ability to eat properly and exercise. These factors are time, money, and personal taste. However, with proper researching and planning, a healthy, timely, and affordable diet and fitness plan may be achieved.

The EE 411:

Do you all know the difference between physical activity and exercise?

We will give you a hint, physical activity is what you do every single day. Have you figured it out yet? It’s as simple as walking through the parking lot to get to your car, or walking to the bus or metro. Another example of physical activity could be taking the stairs, instead of the elevator.

Physical activity is the basic movements your body makes on an average day. This would even include biking or walking to work instead of driving. This is equivalent to walking casually around the mall. The important part of this is that your body should get some physical activity every day. If you find, you’re sitting still the majority of the day, get up and do something!

If you’re sitting all day at a desk, stand up for a little bit and type. You might even want to stretch a little. However, this is where we move into the meaning of exercise. Exercise is an intentional workout that usually has an end goal or outcome. Folks usually tend to work out to relieve themselves of stress, lose weight, tone their bodies, etc.

Yoga is a great example of exercise! It’s an intentional flexibility and muscle endurance/strength work out. The end result is to either become one with your body or increase your core strength and range of motion. Jogging is an intentional workout, the end goal is endurance and cardio. It may also be used to regulate and maintain your body.

Either way, incorporating more physical activity in your everyday life is crucial to healthy living, especially if you . If y don’t necessarily have the time to work out every day. Don’t be afraid to put aside some time to work out, you and your body deserve it. Maybe even join a fitness class or a gym. You could bring your friends along or meet new people. It’s a great way to socialize.

When you have finished your workout, reward yourself! Break out the Lavender of the Valley, Calming Spa Seaweed, or Lemon fresh Shea baths salts and draw yourself a bath. This is a perfect way to look after your skin and relax your muscles—trust us, you deserve it. ^-^

Share with Us: What is your favorite type of physical activity?

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