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In today's day and age, stress seems to be an all-pervasive ailment facing all of us- particularly in the corporate world.

Since ancient times, plant essences have been used to create a relaxing and serene atmosphere. Many of these uses can easily be done at work- such as lotions and creams, fragrances and perfumes etc. 

Here is a short video explaining what Aromatherapy is and how it can be used for stress relief.

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Here is a short video which shows how we can make very small changes in our lifestyle to live a more greener life. A life which is not only sustainable but also more in-sync with nature...

What is Green Living?
It is simply a way of life that means we make conscious decisions based on the role we have on this planet and how to appreciate and nurture it. While it may seem like it is a new ideal to become a “green” member of society, it is simply that more people are becoming aware that there is currently only one place, this Earth, that is suitable for us to live and it is important that we take care of it. 

Why is Green Living important?
The reason it is so important to practice green living is because we all require the same fundamentals in order to survive: clean water, air, food and environment. Understanding green living means being aware of our resources (whether they are renewable or non-renewable), sustainability, recycling, food varieties and usable energy. In order to have resources we have to be able to conserve them, such as water, land and forests, as well as oil and natural gas. 

Small steps towards a smaller "Carbon Footprint"...
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There are plenty of ways that you can leave less of a “carbon footprint” or have less negative impact on the planet. 

• Recycling and re-using plastic bags from grocery stores is a great start. If possible, use cloth bags which are reusable and can decompose.
• We can also limit or lessen our use of water by being more conscious about our usage. 
• Turn off or unplug appliances when not in use- this saves electricity.
• Recycle and reuse products as much as possible.
• Recycle your trash. 
• Try to car-pool as much as you can.
• Be conscious of your food-choices- some production techniques take a toll on the environment. Support environmentally conscious companies.

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Now a days it seems like everybody wants to loose weight.

​There are tons of diet programs out there. But when sugar cravings arise, it gets easy to snack on items and pretty soon- the diet plan goes for a toss. In this info-vid we provide simple ideas for snacking which will help you to eat smart and lose weight.

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​Stress is a part of our lives which happens due to daily tasks or other responsibilities, but it becomes worse when it exceeds the limit. You can deal with it only if you know that you are overstressed and there are many signs through which you can recognize it. However, some people get used to stress which is wrong because if uncontrolled it can cause several health issues; even death.

You should concentrate on you body so that you can see its signs, because constant and prolonged stress can cause malfunctioning of certain body organs. Though, stress appears in people in different ways but some general symptoms are described here.

The way we react to bad events causes stress which is normal, but if it gets uncontrolled it may harm your body. The given signs show that you are so much under stress, and are unable to cope with it. These symptoms are divided into three parts, including cognitive, emotional and physical stress, having different levels of danger.

Emotional symptoms are related to our feelings, though normal, but if such feelings persist for long, and go beyond the limits, they can become big issues.

These include,

1. Frequent and intense mood swings.
2. Severe and constant depression.
3. Constantly feeling annoyed.
4. Severe anger.

Physical symptoms are related to certain disease that one can see appearing in the body. Doctors can easily recognize by looking at such signs that the patient is under lot of stress.

These include:

1. Sleep disturbance or change of sleeping habits.
2. Migraines or severe headache.
3. Severe backache.
4. Chest problems.
5. Disturbance in GI i.e. gastrointestinal in which bowel does not function well and the patient gets constipation, IBS i.e. irritable bowel syndrome, anal fissures and hemorrhoids or even colon cancer.

If you don’t recognize physical signs of stress, it may lead to serious issues like heart attack, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and high blood pressure, etc.

Stress can be treated in various ways, including breathing exercises, yoga, therapy and medications, but the best way is to improve your sleeping habits and have enough sleep.

Try to see which issue is causing stress, is it work related or personal, then try to find the solution, but if you think that circumstances cannot be changed then leave your problem to god and relax.

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​It can be shocking to think that the food we see before us in grocery stores or markets has been altered in order to look that way. A number of produce that we see as fresh produce has actually been treated with various chemicals, coloring and other procedures in order to maintain its look and appeal. These treatments are detrimental to our health and can cause a variety of health issues including kidney failure, liver and stomach problems. 

One of the common procedures to ensure our fruits and vegetables look fresh and appetizing is to treat them with artificial coloring, which is known to have traces of lead and mercury. Watermelons are one of the better-known color-dyed fruits. Sellers have been found to inject dye into the watermelon to increase its bright red hue. Other vegetables that are often altered include pumpkin, okra and beans. 

​A method of increasing growth speeds is to use a chemical concoction that has oxytocin and inject it into the produce. In order to ripen produce in time for selling, farmers or individual sellers are known to use chemicals such as calcium carbide and copper sulphate. 

Watermelon also undergoes carbide treatment in order to speed up its growth and help it grow into a more appealing shape. 

Vegetables and fruits can be given a wax treatment in order to maintain their look and prolong life on the shelf. The majority of wax used on fruits and vegetables tend to come from petroleum, which has traces of wood rosins and solvent deposits. Aside from the wax, ethanol or ethyl alcohol can be added to improve texture.

​A different wax is used when it comes to organic fruits and vegetables. These waxes come from natural resources such as lac beetles, carnauba palm trees and beeswax. 

Apples, cucumbers, eggplant, bell peppers, oranges, potatoes, limes and lemons are the most popularly waxed fruits and vegetables. 

Other coatings that can be added to fruits and vegetables also serve the same purpose by improving shelf life by reducing the speed of aging. While the list of possible coatings is a very long one, the most commonly used materials are lipids, polysaccharides, resins and proteins.

Additional essences added to the mentioned materials include antioxidants, plasticizers, texturizers and antimicrobials. 

The best way to ensure that you aren’t consuming fruits and vegetables that have been treated this way is to find an organic food source. Or at least a local food source where you can communicate with the farmers and sellers and find out their methods. 

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Organically grown produce is beneficial to our bodies and the environment because it encourages the use of natural farming techniques, natural products and does not leave a negative effect on the environment.

​Aside from the farming itself, organically grown produce reflects on other areas such as protecting the environment, the welfare of animals, healthier options for us consumers as well as economical and sociological affects. 

When you choose to eat organically grown produce you are encouraging the continuation of farming techniques that are beneficial to nature. Farmers who grow produce organically keep the soil fertile and have been found to increase and maintain naturally occurring resources. 

The moderation of pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals used has a better impact on our air and water. Instead of using chemicals, organic farmers are encouraged to recycle and use natural methods of fertilizing and keeping pests and diseases at bay. Chemicals can contaminate our air and water through wind and rain and are linked to a number of diseases.  

Organically grown produce helps converse nature by not having a negative impact of toxic traces and by encouraging a variety of crops to naturally occur.

​This stimulates a system of ecology that is both sustainable and comprehensive. A controlled amount of weeds and pest is seen as a good thing in organic farming because it is a sign of healthy crops and is in fact beneficial to the farm as a whole because it is nature’s way of complementing produce.

Unlike large-scale farming, farms that grow organic produce tend to mimic nature as much as possible by using methods that are similar to natural occurrence. 


Since farmers refrain from using chemicals, they tend to reuse and recycle organic compounds to use as compost or fertilizers. This is beneficial to the soil and is a wonderful way to reusing waste materials. 

Organic grown produce tends to come from local resources and cuts back on pollution caused by transportation. It also means we will most likely have fresher fruits and vegetables than a commercial source. 

Aside from purchasing organically grown produce, one can also implement these techniques and start a home garden. Even if you only have one or a few vegetables or fruits, this can help reduce waste in packaging, energy on transportation and cost as well. There are many do-it-yourself options that can teach you how to grow your own produce and enjoy sustainable living.

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​Organic foods are a term used for the labeling of a large selection of foods that have undergone practices and methods approved by the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA). Organic foods are high quality and have lower risk of contamination through food.

Contrary to popular belief, organic does not always mean that it is environmentally friendly, though that is often the case due to production methods. 

Organic foods claim to fame is the fact that the methods of production and farming are often controlled and monitored to ensure the low risk of contamination from food and therefore producing food of higher quality.

​The main reason organic foods are significantly better than regular foods is that they are prohibited from using irradiation, fertilization from sewage sludge and genetic engineering. These three practices have been found to have a negative effect on the environment and health. 

​Other common practices are also prohibited by organic foods include the use of synthetic chemicals, antibiotics, additives, artificial ingredients and growth hormones.

By eliminating the chances of these practices, the quality of food is much greater and safer, reducing health risks related to contaminations from food. Consuming organic foods is a positive step in reducing exposure to many food contaminations through typical production methods. 

The contaminants found in typical agricultural methods are often loaded with pesticides, some of which have properties that can cause cancer. Other contaminants include heavy metals, like mercury and lead, as well as solvents such as toluene and benzene.

​Reducing exposure to these dangerous toxins can greatly improve your health. Heavy metals are known to contribute to various diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Solvents have been found to lower the body’s immune system and increase the risk of infections.

Another positive effect of consuming organic foods is that they typically have much more beneficial vitamins, nutrients and minerals.

While it is a common topic of skepticism on whether or not organic foods are that much better, there is enough research to show that organically produced foods do have less contaminants and higher quantity of nutrients. 

In terms of nutritional content, vegetables and fruits that are organically grown average 15% increase of nutrients than conventional ones.

​Research continues to be ongoing. Regardless of your beliefs, foods that are low in contaminants and high in nutrients are undeniably better for your health. Stay away from heavy metals, pesticides and solvents to increase your health. 

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Many of us rely on healthy vision and take it for granted on a day-to-day basis. Unfortunately, eyesight tends to worsen or improve little by little.

​There are things we can do to improve our eyesight and to keep vision healthy. The following tips will help you maintain healthy vision. 

Sleep is very important in order to let our eyes get the adequate amount of rest. It is recommended for individuals to sleep a minimum of six hours, with the optimal sleeping period being a full 8 hours. Getting enough sleep also helps reduce dark under eye circles that many tend to struggle with. 

Consuming the right types of food, that deliver the proper nutrients to your body, is essential for maintaining healthy eyesight.

​Eyes rely on cell repair and the best way to repair cells is to provide it with appropriate nutrition, minerals and vitamins. Healthy options for eyesight improvement include lots of vegetables, fruits, carrots and calcium. The best minerals for your eyes include vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as magnesium and zinc. 

Deficiencies in vitamin A tend to be the main cause of eyesight problems such as night blindness and conjunctival xerosis. 

Taking breaks from staring at either computers or mobile phones is necessary to allow your eyes to recover. Focused attention on screens tends to strain the eyes. A good habit to rest your eyes is to look at something else every twenty minutes. You could also shut your lids for a short time. 

Long car journeys are often accompanied by reading. Reading in moving vehicles is stressful on the eyes and can even hurt them. Try to refrain from reading in buses or cars.

If you do need to read, keep blinking and do not let your eyes get dry. Keeping eyes moist is important to maintaining their health. Keeping eyes moist also applies to using computers or anything that can be straining on the eyes.

Be aware of your habits when reading. Many people enjoy lying down in bed and reading before sleep. While this is a great habit, try to sit up with back support as opposed to lying down.

​As a bonus, it helps to develop good posture and back muscles. Reading or looking at screens in the dark does not do any good to the eyes. Make sure you have a good light source.

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