​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.

#greenliving #organicfoods #visionhealth #takecareofeyes #diabetestype2 #protectvision #eyedisease #healthyeyes

Brief introduction to growing your own herbs at home

Herbs are amazing plants that can add a variety of unique flavors to dishes and be used as medicine as well. Herbs are nice to look at and have interesting colors and textures.

The fragrance of herbs also adds to a garden and home. Herbs are an interesting plant since their leaves, roots, stems, seeds and pods can be used to some extent. Herbs can easily be an addition to your home by using the tips below.

Herbs are fun to grow at home, adding some options for cooks and helping liven up the place by sitting on a windowsill. Fresh herbs are a must have for home cooks and can be incorporated into a variety of dishes.

​There are several methods to choose from when it comes to starting an indoor herb garden. 

A planter can be filled with potting soil, which is of higher quality than regular soil, and a selection of herb seeds. Place the planter on a windowsill or by a window that receives plenty of natural sunlight.

The most successful indoor herb gardens receive six hours of sunlight per day, with significant decreases of temperature during the afternoons. The leaves of the herbs will burn if there is too much heat or sun.

Sometimes the perfect conditions for growing herbs are more difficult to find. This is when a hydroponic kit is ideal. Hydroponics use water to nourish the plant and do not need any soil since it is provided with nourishment in liquid form. Lights are purchased and mimic plants optimal sunlight conditions.

​This method tends to be quicker and require less maintenance as well.

​Hydroponic herb kits can be a D.I.Y experiment but since this is a popular type of gardening in the home, many retailers of hydroponic equipment have related products. Regardless of the method you choose, herbs will grow optimally and offer the best flavor when they receive good water, light and the appropriate nourishment. 

The best way to start your herb garden is to select high quality seeds or healthy plants to begin with. Plants should be carefully inspected before taking them home. Don’t bring home plants that show any signs of insects or other problems. 

Plants require generous room space and recommendations are often found on seed packets and plant descriptions. Plant pots should be turned regularly to allow all sides to grow equally. 

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According to experts, snacking between meals is very healthy in many ways. The research shows that athletes can perform better if they take a healthy snack before any sport.

Such snack should low in fat but high in carbohydrates. Nutritionists say that, you should take three meals per day with two snacks between them, i.e. one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

With Snacks you can get rid of your craving habits, because snacks between meals help in maintaining the blood sugar levels. A sugary snack like chocolate can increase the sugar level by releasing the sugar in the blood.

​The insulin becomes active during the sugar intake, showing high sugar level followed by lower sugar level. This research shows that your blood sugar level can be very low before the snack, that’s why you feel tired. 

On the other hand, taking large meals will affect the digestive system, because the body has to struggle a lot to convert the food into energy, hence it causes bloating and low energy. However, if you eat less in several meals, it will divide the calories and your body will get energetic.

​Nutritionists recommend three to four hours between meals and snacks, and if you do it on regular basis, the blood sugar level will remain normal, making you active. You also become aware of the calories and fat level that you are taking in a day.

But, you should choose the snacks carefully as if they are too sugary then they will harm you instead of giving any benefit. In such case you should only have three meals in a day, but if you choose the snacks carefully then you should go for five meals a day including the snacks. It all depends on how much calories you are taking because it should not exceed the healthy limit. 

Hence, the meal should be planned in terms of blood sugar level and energy, as healthy snacks are essential for people with type 2 diabetes, because they can control the level.

The number of meals also depends on the timings of main meals, your weight, and your preferences. By planning the snacks you will get healthy diet or you will end up with chocolates and candies, etc. 

Some people have low blood sugar before sleeping, so they should take snack before 1 or 2 hr of sleeping, so that the blood sugar level remain controlled.

​#loseweight #weightloss #smartsnacking #eatingsmart #eatinghealthy #healthysnacks #healthandwellness #healthfoods

​Lifestyle changes can help to offset carpel tunnel syndrome since it is often caused by recurring strain. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by a number of reasons such as smoking, obesity, diabetes, alcoholism, thyroid disease, pregnancy, rheumatoid disease, chilly workspaces, vibration of equipment at work and continuous activity in which the wrist is strained. 

The tips below can help prevent carpel tunnel syndrome, as well as alleviate the pain caused by it. Watching how you sleep is a good way to notice is your wrists are placed while you are sleeping.

​You can catch carpal tunnel syndrome before it reaches its full affected by making sure the inside of your wrists are facing the ceiling instead of in a bent position. This will help keep the pressure off. 

Since you are probably in your work environment for the majority of the time, or at least a good portion of it, you need to make it a more comfortable environment. Try to find ways of reducing your hand movements.

If you work on a computer and type a lot this can be changed by adding wrist protection. Wrists should be kept straight and should not be hanging. 

Switching up tasks so the body doesn’t have one particular strain is a good suggestion as well. Instead of using the pressure from your wrist to grab or pick up objects, try to use the entire hand.

​Make sure you are practicing good posture at a desk with a straight back and feet completely flat on the floor. Take breaks to move your hands around or simply rest them. 

If the weather is cold, wear gloves and make sure your hands are never too cold in any environment. Some habits to change can include drinking caffeinated drinks and smoking, since both restrict the way blood reaches your hands. 

Practicing a warm up routine for your wrists can greatly help reduce the chances of carpel tunnel syndrome. Imagine you are doing a push up while sitting or standing up right by simply holding your hands out in front of you with palms facing foreword. Hold this position for five counts.

​Move and rotate your fingers and wrists. Make your fists bend until there is a slight strain and hold for five counts. Clench both hands. These exercises can be repeated as many times as you like, especially during breaks (which should take place once an hour), and should be finished by shaking out your arms as they hang.

​#Magnetic Therapy #AlternativeTherapies #NaturalHealing #HealPain #CTS #carpaltunnelsyndrome #CardiovascularHealth #HealingwithMagnets #MagneticHealing #HealPainNaturally #PainManagement #naturalpainremover

Though, we hear it most of the time that breakfast is very important among all meals but still many people skip it. There are medical reasons behind taking a healthy breakfast, and why is it essential for us all. 

It boosts the memory
In the morning when we reach office or start our work, we have to recall our memory for different tasks. This becomes even more important when we read lots of mails. It was researched that people who don’t take breakfast have short term memory issues as they forget easily. Whereas, both adults and young, who take breakfast remain fresh and their memory is good. But, in breakfast you need good food not just the coffee, as it is also bad for memory.

Breakfast gives you energy
If you work without eating till lunch, your body will become weak and you will have no energy. Everybody knows that food gives us energy and it is fuel for our body, so how can you be active without it.

So you must take breakfast so that you can perform well both at office and home. You cannot prepare for any presentation if your concentration is not good, so you need healthy breakfast.

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Breakfast helps in concentrating
When you don’t have food, your brain focus diverts towards energy restoration, as a result you lose your concentration. You get headache when you are hungry and that keeps your focus away from your work.

So, breakfast is essential for the daily tasks.

It controls your craving habit
This is natural that if you don’t have breakfast, you want snacks rich in carbohydrates and your craving for sugar also increases. Though, you get energy fast after that snack, but it will affect your weight and the digestion.

Hence, breakfast will keep you safe from weight gain.


It is good for heart
It was researched, that people who don’t take breakfast for years get certain diseases as high cholesterol level, high insulin levels and higher LDL levels.
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As a result, they get diabetes and heart disease. 

So, now you know that how a healthy breakfast can make you energetic and free from certain diseases. But, this is not all about taking the breakfast, instead you should eat healthy. If you fill your stomach with lots of tea and coffee, it will harm you than giving any benefit.

For a healthy breakfast, you can have from the following foods:

• Eggs
• Egg white
• Whole grain bread
• Low-fat yogurt
• Low-fat cheese
• Fresh fruit
• Oatmeal
• Nuts

You can have bread and egg, apple with cottage cheese topping, or low-fat yogurt. In fact, you can have any of above in different ways; as it also depends on your taste and choice.

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​In Tibetan medical field, Tibetan incense is recognized as a way of treatment for sickness. This information can be found in Tibetan medical books which originated from the four Tantras (Root Tantra, Tantra of Enlightenment, Tantra of Instructions and the Concluding Tantra). To this day, it is the central work upon which Tibetan medicine is based.

Tibetan medical theory states that everything in the universe is made up of the 5 proto-elements sa (Earth), chu (Water), me (Fire), rLung (Wind or Air), and Nam-mkha (Space). But only four play a role in the classification of our illnesses, except Nam-mkha (Space).

​Each element contains eight active forces and seventeen qualities. Some these elements are contained in our three bodily energies and their imbalance affects the equilibrium of the three ‘fluids’ (rLung, mkhrispa and badkan).

Authentic Tibetan incense originates either from traditional monastery or medical college/hospital formulations. In order words, incense follows a particular ‘Lineage’ which can be traced back to their originator.

​Tibetan peoples used to pay tribute to the Chinese Emperor by using the Tibetan incense as a form of highest respect. 

In addition it needs to be mentioned that over the years, Tibetan incense making has been popularized and commercialized which has led to them being formulated and made by non-authentic sources which divert from the traditional masala making methods and several times do not use the traditional natural ingredients. ​​

​#wholisticliving #healingaroma #healingincense #incenseandaromatherapy #incensearomatherapy

The powerful fragrant scent of incense is supposed to purify the mind, body and spirit. During religious rituals and other ceremonies the scent rising upwards is supposed to take our prayers, requests and gratitude towards heaven.

​We find a very important and surprisingly similar correlation to lighting incense and religious ceremonies all across the world across various religions and faiths.

It is said that when "Three Wise Men" came to see baby Jesus- they had lighted Frankincense & Myrrh and even to this day it is a common practice to light these incense aromas in many churches across the world. 

​#wholisticliving #healingaroma #healingincense #incenseandaromatherapy #incensearomatherapy