holistic lifestyle
Sometimes living that wonderful and beneficial holistic life can seem overwhelming. Nevertheless! The moment you resign yourself to it, you wonder why you were even thinking about the inconvenience it sometimes causes. These weak moments are normal and very healthy experiences to have. Periodic evaluation is a good thing, trust me. To help do justice to that statement, I’ve compiled some soulful treats to make my case.
hang that hangover
Let’s start by dating the guys or, for many of you, the girlfriends. One sip, one sip here, one sip, one sip there and soon many of you are looser than a shoelace. They take you home (a good thing) and soon you will be dreaming things that are better left unsaid. The problem is when you wake up the next morning to a severe hangover. That’s right, don’t be shy with me, you know who you are. The experience is enough to make you think twice about drinking again, but just think about it. Wouldn’t you like not to have a hangover? Let me draw the curtains and let the sunlight in. Your solution, prickly pear extract, a supplement used for centuries to soften the effects of alcohol. Just take this little wonder with you and consume it before you start drinking.
cosmetic ingredients to avoid
For most women, looking good outweighs the negatives, but be aware that many conventional cosmetics contain ingredients that can potentially kill you. There are approximately 200 synthetic chemicals in many of the world’s cosmetic products. However, let’s focus on three that some experts proclaim to be the most dangerous. Coal tar colors have been linked to cancer and can be found in makeup and many body care products. They are labeled as FD&C or D&C colors. Next up is formaldehyde, also linked to cancer but can cause respiratory irritation. This baby can be found in nail polishes, shampoos, and other body care products. Also, many of its preservatives, such as DMDM hydantoin and quaternarium 15, can dissolve in formaldehyde. Finally we come to dibutyl phthalate, this bad boy has been found to cause birth defects in animals and is found in perfumes and other body care products.
I can see the look on their faces now with all that bad news, but wait, there is hope. Try researching some of the natural, non-toxic beauty products out there. They could make all the difference in preventing possible diseases festering within you.
Walk away
Walking is probably the oldest form of good exercise in the realm of keeping fit. Armed with a nice pedometer clipped to your belt, you can take control and accurately monitor whether you’re getting enough of this light-hearted and fun way to stay fit. The more you move, the more you will experience a higher level of energy. Walking elevates your mood and puts you in touch with yourself. Experts recommend walking around 10,000 steps for good health. It sounds like a lot, but it really isn’t. The next time you’re at the office stuck at your desk and feeling sluggish, try walking a little over 5,000 steps throughout the day or more and watch your mood suddenly pick up along with your energy. Let the pedometer be your personal trainer to tell you how many steps you have taken so far. Around 9,000 to 10,000 steps a day will invigorate you and keep you in a great frame of mind. Not to mention the added value of continued good health.
