Want to know what effect scents have in your home? Essential oils have been used medicinally since 4500 BC. Modern uses are to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi; stimulate the regeneration of tissue; and to oxygenate the cells. Aromatherapy experts Minka Robinson and Ashley Beckman share their valuable insight on the truth behind synthetic scents, where to use specific essentials oils, and safety tips.
Feng Shui is holistic in practice and comprehensive in design. In its comprehension, it can be overwhelming at times. But in the true spirit of Feng Shui, as with everything, it's best to begin simply. For the Feng Shui novice, this is a practical guide and a functional approach outlining the fundamentals of Feng Shui in the bedroom.
Nothing transforms a mood more swiftly than properly engaging your most influential sense: the sense of smell. Natural scents are an eco-friendly way to enjoy your favorite smells without the harmful toxins that accompany synthetic fragrances.
Essential oils are a natural and effective way to help manage stress, boost mood, fight off infection, and deal with pain. Inhalation, application to the skin, and internal ingestion of some oils are all methods of using essential oils.
2 to 5 percent of what is thrown out as trash has not yet reached the end of its lifecycle and can be reused. Not only is reuse an eco-friendly choice, it is also a money saver. Here are some common household items that can be reused in unique ways.
A typical home bathroom impacts the environment in many ways besides the consumption of water. From manufacturing to disposal, cleaning supplies and personal care products that we use every day in the bathroom create a lot of pollution and waste that can be avoided. Here are some tips on how to turn your bathroom into a more environmentally friendly place.
Want a sustainable haven where your family can rest and regroup for the night? Want that place to be attractive? Comfy? Get some practical tips from one of our gurus, Jennae Petersen. As the creator of "Green Your Decor", a website dedicated to all things green in interior decorating, Jennae has combined a passion for design and "going green" to help the artistically challenged and HGTV lovers everywhere.
According to the world's most famous and in-demand naturopathic doctors, including world-renowned Dr. Brian and Dr. Anna Maria Clement, it has been discovered (and scientifically proven) that there are basic steps we can take to boost our physical and mental health to a whole new level. Here are just a few simple and demonstrable habits we can pick up on a daily or weekly basis to become pro-active about claiming our health and longevity.
Normally, New Year's Resolutions are about bettering yourself, your body, or relationships. This year make sure to include the environment in your vows of improvement, and you're sure to transform yourself.
It's that time of year again! Consumerism and holiday cheer are at the height of prevalance, and people around the globe are flocking to spruce up their surroundings for one of the year's biggest interior-decorating holidays. Kari Whitman, eco-interior designer to the stars, has some terrific holiday tips that will enliven your surroundings, as well as be kind to the environment and your wallet!