The term holistic (or wholistic) refers to addressing the whole person...mentally, socially, and physically. We usually think of it in terms of alternative medicine that treats the whole person and not just a symptom or a disease as does conventional medicine. Valentine's Day though is a wonderful time to embrace this concept as well - to embrace the heart, mind, and body of your sweetie. Here are some ideas for a holistic Valentine's Day: 1. Go to a holistic spa for a treatment together, or … [Read more...]
The Conscious Box – Ethical Goodies Abound
A company called The Conscious Box recently contacted me and asked if they could send me one of their "boxes". I had never heard of the company before but I was familiar with what they were offering. I have seen it in one other place and fell in love with the concept. For whatever reason I never ordered though. Instead I would just see a link or a mention somewhere and think to myself that "gee I need to order of one of those" and then promptly forget. Thanks to this inventive company I finally … [Read more...]
Wildly Affordable Organic
I have written about eating well on less money many times. This post on affordable organic food is a popular one. Even though I think it is totally possible to eat well and not spend a fortune it can be a difficult and delicate process. I asked fans on my Facebook page how much they spend on food, assuming that they eat mostly organic, whole, nourishing foods. The answers varied but it seemed that families with only 2 or 3 managed to get away with spending only $200-400 per month. When the … [Read more...]
Illegal Book Discussion Part Three
This is part three of my discussion of Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal. Read part one here and part two here. When I started reading this book I knew it would make me angry. I was not prepared for how angry it would make me. You may want to take a few kickboxing classes after reading this one. If I get a bit more colorful in this segment you know why… In chapter 8 Salatin discusses organic certification and how the word has become illegal for him to use. Salatin actually stood in … [Read more...]
Organic Therapy
The article below is of great interest to me. Since my cancer diagnosis I have thought alot about how important an organic diet free of chemicals and pesticides is to the human body and its ability to ward off cancer cells. The volume of chemicals and pesticides in conventional foods MUST surely have some effect on cancer rates in my opinion. By JOHN THRELFALL Jul 05 2006 Worldwide, people are being diagnosed with cancer at rates unprecedented in recorded history. And after examining a … [Read more...]
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