by Dan | December 16, 2008 | In Health | 2 Comments
Did you know that maintaining indoor humidity at around 45 to 65 percent is a great way to avoid sinus infections and sore throats? Electrical humidifiers are fantastic at regulating air humidity, but they cost money to run. An easier way to add humidity to a room, is to put a few areca palms in it.
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by Dan | December 8, 2008 | In Health, Home | No Comments (Yet!)
If you’ve never had a play with memory foam at a bed shop, get out to a shop and try it! Memory foam essentially moulds to your body shape, supporting your body in its natural form and giving you the ultimate in comfort. Essentia are specialists in Natural Memory Foam Pillows, which use 100% natural latex, without the need for harsh chemicals or petroleum products.
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by Dan | December 5, 2008 | In Health | No Comments (Yet!)
Are you looking for a natural and organic way to purify the air in your home or office, that doesn’t need an expensive air conditioner? Himalayan salt crystals can help naturally cleanse the indoor air in an energy efficient way. When heated, the salt crystals cause an ionization effect that can neutralize airborne bacteria and other pollutants in the air.
The crystal salt, which is mined straight from underground salt mines in the foothills of the Himalayas, is millions of years old and rich in minerals.
The negative ions emitted by the orange-glowing salt crystals lamps and candle holders may provide relief from sinus migraine headaches, allergies, and hay fever, along with other common ailments such as asthma. They are also more pleasing to the eye and energy efficient than the mechanical purifiers.
A 4-5 lb salt crystal lamp can be found for $20. You can find out more about these beautiful crystals from the Himalayan Salt Shop.
by Dan | November 11, 2008 | In Health | No Comments (Yet!)
Choosing human-powered exercise like running or walking outside, yoga, pilates, etc. is an easy way to cut down on energy usage.
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by Dan | October 30, 2008 | In Health | No Comments (Yet!)
This money-saving tip is for the ladies. Reusable menstrual products are a great way to save money and reduce waste. They’re better for your body too, because they don’t include the nasty chemicals often found in traditional tampons and menstrual pads.
Think bleaches and dioxins to make them white and who knows what else… have you ever noticed how there’s no list of ingredients on that box of tampons or disposable pads?
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by Dan | September 23, 2008 | In Energy Suppliers, Health | 2 Comments
How can we prevent thousands of workers in the fossil fuel industry from contracting the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma? By lessening our reliance on fossil fuels, we can prevent unnecessary asbestos exposures among one of the worlds dirtiest and most asbestos-riddled industries.
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by Dan | September 3, 2008 | In Health, Travel | No Comments (Yet!)
Ever been faced with a decision about whether or not to go to the store? Or drive instead of walk to do that errand? It seems simple, but merely being conscious of our small choices can really make a difference. One little trip to the store is only a couple miles at most. But one extra trip to the store each week adds 377 lbs. of carbon dioxide each year. (Calculated assuming a 4 mile round trip weekly at http://www.americanforests.org/campaigns/shaklee/)
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