http://www.earth-hugger.com/earth-hugger-blog.html The Earth-Hugger Blog is a mini-journal about Green Living. en-us earth hugger Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:49:17 GMT Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:49:17 GMT earth-hugger.com http://www.earth-hugger.com/earth-hugger.html Would you like to share your knowledge about being an Earth hugger? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:49:16 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/index.html When you hear the term green living, you may get an image in your head of hippies living in communes making everything they use. Truth is: the definition of green living has changed. The concept simply includes doing things to help the environment be viable for future generations. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:57:10 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/yoga_for_seniors.html Yoga is the perfect choice for senior fitness! Yoga may be popular with younger people today, but that doesnt mean its not a great workout for seniors. Its low impact workout that doesnt put excess stress on vulnerable bodies. It makes you feel better mentally and physically while it improves your health. Plus, there are poses for beginners, experts, and everyone in between; so youll never get bored. Here are just a few of the reasons yoga is a great workout for people of all ages, especially seniors. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:51:51 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/yoga_for_back_pain.html Back pain is debilitating and affects every area of your life. The most common area of the back to experience pain is the lumbar region, or the lower back. Learn how the practice of yoga can bring relief for back pain sufferers. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:50:36 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/why_buy_organic.html Why buy organic? Weve all been told that organic food is better for us; it contains more minerals and less dangerous chemicals, but many people dont stop to think about the benefits organic food has on the environment and on its producers. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:49:32 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/where_to_buy_organic_foods.html Many people are taking advantage of more readily available sources of organic products such as supermarkets and big chain health food stores. While these are more convenient, there are other places to buy organic products. Knowing where to buy organic foods means finding the best prices and quality. Here are some of the more common and uncommon places to buy organic produce. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:46:41 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/what_is_the_future_of_organic_foods.html It seems the organic phenomenon has been sweeping markets all over the world. More and more people have been switching to healthier, pesticide free versions of their favorite fruits, vegetables, meats, and even snack food. But, what's the Future of Organic Foods? Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:45:23 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/waste_recycling_needs_support.html Over the centuries, increasing technology has caused increased industrial productions. Since products are made to be consumed, increasing consumerism has created a continuous problem with waste management. In the past, waste management primarily entailed the collection and disposal of waste materials. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:44:10 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/using_grape_juice_for_fatigue.html Battling Fatigue? Try some Grape Juice! You work hard during the day; at night you deserve to take a break, relax, and get some rest. But how tired is too tired? If you come home so beat that you dont even want to get up and move, you shouldnt lie around waiting to feel better. You should get up and do something about your fatigue. Why not try a great natural energy booster? Grape juice. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:42:42 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/using_garlic_to_fight_cancer.html Garlic as a Cancer Fighting Tool? The more scientists study garlic, the more benefits they find come from eating it. For instance, did you know garlic can not only prevent cancer, but may also be able to help treat it? There are many benefits in this great little food. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:41:29 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/treating_a_cold_with_lemon_juice.html Treat the Common Cold with Lemon Juice! The lemon has been used as a medicinal treatment since the days of ancient Rome. Lemon juice has been used in this country to treat the common cold for ages. Why does it work? Lets look at the origin of the lemon to find out. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:40:08 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/the-real-dirt-on-clean.html You know that good, healthy feeling you get when youve just cleaned house? Sorry to spoil it, but you may have just made your home dirtier. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:38:19 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/start_an_organic_garden.html Buying organic produce has become an increasing trend in recent years. Many people buy it because its natural and dont even bother to research the benefits of organic produce. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:35:49 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/recycling_do_it_for_the_kids.html Recycling makes a difference not only for us today, but also for future generations. The fact about natural resources is that not all natural resources are renewable, meaning that when they are gone, they are gone for good. Through recycling, we can make the most of the natural resources we do have, without depleting reserves. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:32:47 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/Recycling-makes-sense.html Recycling makes a difference not only for us today, but also for future generations. The fact about natural resources is that not all natural resources are renewable, meaning that when they are gone, they are gone for good. Through recycling, we can make the most of the natural resources we do have, without depleting reserves. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:31:15 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/raising_eco_friendly_kids.html It seems todays society is becoming totally apathetic to the world around them. Many children in particular are more concerned with playing the latest video game and dont really pay much attention to the environment around them. It may seem hard to get your children to show an interest in the world around them, but you can get them to care if you start early and take small steps. You may not make a difference overnight, but you may just make a difference in the future of the planet by raising eco friendly kids. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:28:10 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/rain_barrel_water_recycling.html Most of us take water for granted until it doesn't rain for a month or two and the city asks you to stop watering your lawn and garden. One of the best ways to help guard against this is by recycling rainwater. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:26:37 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic_wine.html luckily for those affected by sulfites, organic wine has come to the rescue, wearing a red cape and giving those allergic to regular wine a second chance. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:23:39 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic_state_of_mind.html The world is buzzing with all this talk about organic lifestyles. Most think that if they eat produce marked with an organic sticker then they have done their job. Living in an organic way is more than just what you eat. It is a state of mind. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:22:16 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic_makeup.html Organic cosmetics are exactly what they sound like. These beauty products, like organic produce, foods and dairy products, are made completely free of anything synthetic or man made. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:20:15 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic_living.html We have all seen the labels on food products that say organic but what does that mean? Organic living has come to mean a return to a simpler way of life. We wont be giving up our televisions and cell phones, but we can learn to detoxify our lives. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:18:07 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic_health_products.html Organic health products were few and far between about twenty years ago. Some of the more earthy types bought into it, but the mainstream resisted. Now, the industry has made great strides mostly due to the mainstream. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:17:04 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic_coffee.html Organic coffee drinkers are growing in numbers each year. There are as many different reasons for the decision to drink organic coffee as there are those people who drink organic coffee exclusively. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:15:41 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic-food-delivery.html Grocery shopping can be such a hassle, especially if youre trying to get your family to eat healthy. Imagine being able to get online for about 10 minutes and having quality health food show up at your door. Well, the growing number of organic food delivery services has made this possible for many people. No lines, no traffic, no screaming kids. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:14:31 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/organic-baby-food.html Many parents see organic baby food in health food stores or regular grocery aisles and simply pass it by. You probably think--I grew up on regular baby food and Im fine. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:13:28 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/natural_heartburn_remedies.html Heartburn is not only painful, if you suffer regularly, it can disrupt your sleep and your life. If taking over the counter or prescription medicine all day long doesnt sound like the greatest idea, there are tons of natural remedies out there for you to try. They range from herbal pills and tea, to simple foods most people have in their house. Here are just a few ideas to cure your heartburn naturally. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:11:01 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/natural_health.html No matter how much you wash them, pesticide residues wont come off of fruits and vegetables. But, if you want organic food without paying high prices, learn to grow your own. That way, you can happily say that you have contributed to making meals better for your family. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:09:46 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/natural_energy_resources.html We need to take advantage of our natural resources such as water, wind, and the sun and use them as sources of energy. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:07:33 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/natural-teething-remedies.html Teething can be a horrible time for babies. Not only does a new tooth cause pain and discomfort for your little one, it also can be scary to have something new growing inside their mouth. While there are lots of products on the market, such as baby Tylenol and teething gels, these products can be dangerous for your child. Before you go shopping at the pharmacy aisle, try some of these natural remedies to stop teething pain. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:03:53 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/natural-parenting.html Natural parenting. Nothing can be more nerve racking for a parent than the wail of a baby who cant be comforted. You can lose a lot of sleep and at some points come close to losing your sanity. While everyone has their own ideas for raising children one of the best things you can do for your baby is calm them naturally. Here is some information to help you finally calm your baby. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:59:12 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/natural-childbirth.html While terribly painful, many times natural childbirth is the best option for having a healthy delivery. It also makes sure that you will be lucid and ready to see and hold you baby once they are born. While most women plan on having a natural birth, many tend to change their minds when the pain gets too bad. If you really want to have a natural childbirth, but arent sure youll stick with it; try these methods to help you prepare for your labor. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:55:00 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/mompack.html Mompack Members Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:48:32 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/losing_weight_by_eating_organic_foods.html The truth is, theres no miracle diet that will help you take off 20 pounds overnight, but there are things that can give you that extra boost to finally take the weight off once and for all. One great extra boost is organic food. Learn how folks are Losing Weight by Eating an Organic Diet. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:44:32 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/living_the_organic_lifestyle.html What does it mean to you when people talk about being organic? Living the organic lifestyle does not mean you just need to eat organically produced food, it is much more involved than that. You need to consider the following five areas to truly adopt an organic lifestyle. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:41:27 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/is_organic_pet_food_worth_the_extra_cash.html Now theres an organic alternative to almost every product on the market, snack foods, shampoo, and now even pet food. You are probably thinking, organic pet food, thats crazy. But consider this, when national dog shows are sponsored by a dog food company, the winner gets free dog food. Most winners then donate that food to local shelters instead of giving it to their dogs. Why-- Because they know traditional dog foods are bad for dogs. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:40:02 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/is_organic_better.html We have all seen the organic labels in stores and wondered about them.... is organic better? If a product is truly organic, nothing used to make it contained or came in contact with synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Without the added preservatives, the product is healthier. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:34:25 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/is-organic-food-really-the-healthier-choice.html Since organic food started to gain popularity in the late 1990s, people have been skeptical about the superiority of organics. Many people claimed that the benefits of organic over traditional products could not be proven. The truth is that there had simply not been enough testing done to prove the benefits of organic products or the drawbacks of traditionally produced food. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:30:09 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/how_to_make_homemade_diaper_wipes.html Like most disposable baby products, diaper wipes can be expensive. They also contain unnatural chemicals that may harm your baby. Instead of spending all that money, why not make your own, natural, safe homemade diaper wipes in just a few minutes? Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:22:47 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/how_to_grow_your_own_organic_vegetable_garden.html Wish you could have fresh, flavorful vegetables right at your fingertips all season long? Do you want to be confident that your vegetables are safe for your family to eat? Well, you can have all that and more. Learn how to Grow Your Own Organic Vegetable Garden. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:21:43 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/how_to_choose_the_right_cloth_diapers.html Most cloth diapers today are not only convenient, theyre also more attractive and sometimes work better than disposable. The key to using and sticking with cloth diapers is choosing the one that works best for you. Here are some of the cloth diaper options on the market. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:18:34 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/homemade-baby-food.html f youve looked at the price of baby food lately, you might be surprised at how high it is. Plus, if you want your food to be organic and not full of preservatives, you have to pay even more. With a little time and work, you can save money by making your own baby foods. Its easy and simple to make delicious, nutritious meals for your baby. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:16:49 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/health_benefits_of_pomegranate.html Pomegranate has tons of wonderful benefits that you should know about. Once you know everything it can do for you, youll probably find yourself eating or drinking pomegranate every day. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:15:42 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/getting-started-on-organic-foods.html Organic foods and products are becoming more and more popular, but if you dont know a lot about organic food; you probably dont realize why theyre worth spending the extra money on. Heres some information that will hopefully help you make the healthy switch to organics. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:12:07 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/Eco-Store.html The Earth-Hugger.com-- About Me Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:10:22 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/eat_organic_food_and_help_the_planet.html By buying organic products, youre not only feeding your family safer food and preventing hazardous chemicals from entering the environment; youre also protecting future generations. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:08:55 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/cucumbers_for_blood_pressure.html Reduce Your Blood Pressure with Cucumber Juice! When it comes to cucumber, most of us just throw a few on our salad at lunch or dinner and call it good. Some of us probably use them to reduce puffiness around the eyes fore often than we actually eat them. If you want the real benefit of cucumbers, take them off your eyes and pop them into the juicer (not the same ones!) Cucumber juice can help with your skin, just like slices, but its actually more beneficial in reducing your high blood pressure. So, before you go on a dangerous blood pressure medicine, or if your meds arent working as well as they should, try drinking a nice, tall glass of refreshing cucumber juice. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:05:43 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/creating_a_compost_pile.html As you prepare to clear out your flower bed, you may not want to throw away those leaves just yet. You can use them as compost. If youve never had to deal with compost, here is how to create a compost pile. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:04:22 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/co-sleeping-with-toddlers.html Many parents who co-sleep with their infants worry about keeping them in a family bed too long. You probably have worries about your child becoming too attached or that a toddler will affect your marital relationship. Many families continue to co-sleep with their older children, who grow up to become healthy and well adjusted. Just as with infants, co-sleeping makes a child feel safe and loved. The real question should not be whether or not co-sleeping is a good idea, but rather whether or not it is a good idea for your family. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:58:52 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/co-sleeping-with-baby.html In our modern culture, many people wouldnt even consider sleeping in the same bed as their baby, but the practice of co-sleeping has gone on for thousands of years in many parts of the world. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:53:20 GMT http://www.earth-hugger.com/certified-organic-body-products.html There are body products popping up on shelves everywhere marked as organic. They claim to be much more beneficial for you than other body products. Youre probably thinking what are organic body products and are they really better for me? Well, organic body products are actually a complicated issue; theres no simple answer, but heres some help for sorting it out. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:52:05 GMT