Living a healthy lifestyle means taking responsibility. Our Green Living articles will support you in making decisions that will benefit your health and the health of your environment. Learn what small actions you can take when making every day choices that will make a positive impact in your internal and external environment.
As we move through this life, often we ponder a change of pace. At times we get caught up in things that are not really important to us because we are surrounded by it. There might be thoughts questioning lifestyle, relationships, possessions, occupation or any others. We may realize that we desire something different, something away from the norm or against the current. This crave for individuality is healthy and extremely important to pursue for those of seeking our personal dharma, or life’s purpose.
The body is made up of 60-70% water! It is the main component in all of the bodily fluids such as lymph, digestive juices, urine, tears and sweat. It is involved in major bodily functions such as circulation, digestion, absorption and elimination. It is an extremely important element that carries nutrients and minerals throughout our body. Water helps our body eliminate toxins that are creating illness; it heals the pain of physical wounds, it nourishes our skin. The list is extensive of the benefits of pure water; unfortunately there is also a long list of health problems associated with not enough of the good stuff. Some are diabetes, arthritis, asthma, back pain, cataracts, chronic fatigue syndrome, colitis, depression, heartburn, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney stones, lupus, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy.
In order for food to be certified as organic it must be produced under specific legally-regulated standards and be subject to testing to retain the proper certification. On the farm the crops must be grown without the use of conventional pesticides, artificial fertilizers, sewage sludge and processed without food additives (like chemical preservatives). The animals must be raised without the routine use of antibiotics or growth hormones and fed a diet consisting of organic foods only.
This question has sure to have been lingering throughout a yogi’s mind at one point or another. For some of us we struggle with finding the right answer, hoping that we are making the right decision. We have been taught that in many traditions vegetarianism is considered the only way to enlightenment. When deciding what to eat you should consider what your body needs, be true to yourself and make good choices. Anyone that is going to look down at you for any reason should take a look at their self and ask if their judging of others is very “yogic”. There is no judging in yoga! Yoga means union and when we make judgments on others we are stepping of the path, creating anything but a peaceful world.
Being a “locavore” is the name for those of us that enjoy eating local foods. It is an important part of the green movement. Aside from the pleasure of shopping for the freshest ingredients; whether they are from the natural food store, the local farmers market or a community supported agriculture produce subscription programs (CSAs), there is a myriad of health and environmental benefits. As conscious consumers, we are able to make responsible consumption choices to lighten our social and environmental footprint.
Living a healthy lifestyle means taking responsibility. Our Green Living articles will support you in making decisions that will benefit your health and the health of your environment. Learn what small actions you can take when making every day choices that will make a positive impact in your internal and external environment.