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The awareness for chemical free buying for cleaning, food preservation, packaging and many more goods is on the increase. Synthetic chemicals are around us are doing us harm and we must stop it consciously in alll possible ways. Making chemical-free purchases can  reduce allergies we suffer from in one way or the other. Itt also keeps  the environment from getting polluted with these harmful chemicals.

In fact, there is a growiing evidence that some of the chemicals that people absorb and inhale have catastrophic effects over a long time.

One choice that many people have is to go for pesticide free organic produce. The organic label also covers all manner of processed food, guaranteeing it will be free of the most common chemical contaminants.

Co-ops are a particularly good place to find organic alternatives foods and supplies for personal hygiene products as well as all types of organic foodstuffs. While some co-ops decide not to carry meat, many do, as long as it is also certified organic. Nearly all could be considered a chemical free zone.

Another common source of environmental pollutants that people accumulate comes from the furniture, bedding and carpets in our homes. These items cost a lot more than a bottle of shampoo and are generally replaced far less often. However, when it does come time to make a decision about a floor of your own or replacing a worn out blanket, consider the chemical-free options.

The cost of many of these items leads people to want to make or grow their own versions of just about every product in the home. There is a growing trend, especially among younger women, to make cleaning and bath products at home.

If you choose organic base ingredients, you can produce your own equivalent products, provided you find good recipes or have a talent for such things. You`ll certainly know everything that`s in your products. Another example might be purchasing organic cotton and making your own sheets or curtains.

Just about anything that can be made somewhere else can be made in your home. However, there are very few things that are impossible to create without specialized machinery (puffed rice seems to be one of them). Noodles are perhaps the most common processed food that nearly everyone purchases in one form or another. The extra cost of purchasing such foods organically can be covered and more by growing one`s own organic produce.

For those who have talents that lie outside DIY projects, there are handy people in many large cities who will cater to your desires to keep an organic garden or preparing nutritious, organic meals that are always available for you, ready to go from the fridge. This keeps clients from eating the sort of food that is otherwise prepared with all manner of potentially toxic chemicals.

Very often, the chemicals that are found in food and beauty products don`t even have anything to do with the product`s primary intention. For instance, foods are made moister, chewier, foamer, less foamy, richer, fat-free – you name it, from the color to the consistency, the vast majority of man-made chemical ingredients added to conventionally processed foods are added for effect only. Choosing chemical-free products at the grocery store and farmers` market can decrease your daily exposure significantly.

Your pets can also benefit from a chemical free diet, as was evidenced by the great pet food recall of 2007. Those who purchased or made their own chemical-free pet food were the only pet owners who didn`t have to worry about differentiating between fast-acting symptoms and something as simple as a stomach ache.

There are also chemical-free alternatives to some of the common pet medications. One example might be safely using wormwood and pennyroyal oils as a substitute for prescription-only, sub-dermal flea control.

There are also things you can use around the house. Many people choose to use chemical-free cleaning products. Besides plain, old soapy water, you can use several common household items to make your own cleaning chemicals if there isn`t an outlet for organic cleaning solutions in your area. Some products, such as natural scouring cleansers, have been chemical-free for over a century.

When you begin carefully assessing where you are most likely to run into chemical fragrances, fumes, dyes and additives; it`s becomes simple to see where you would be best served by making some changes. Chemical-free alternatives for most items and products are available – sometimes from emerging sources that use the Internet to go around the traditional retail model.

Chemical free living is taking hold in North America because people are just now realizing how dangerous business as usual can be. Some of these toxins will persist longer than nuclear waste. Given how even the prescription drugs people take are ending up in drinking water supplies, it is clear that personal and public health are linked. Making a stand for yourself, now, can preserve your own health as well as that of everyone else.

With serious health issues dominating the second half of 2011 and first half of 2012  and  continuing efforts to bounce back to blogging on my most favorite topics,  the future & methodology, green life style, Green Social Business and a Membership blog and more, it is important to develop a new blogger style that minimizes stress, minimizes time on screen, helps to devote more time to creative thinking on favorite topic.

With  creative ideas popping in any time  and many details  to remember in a day,  it is important not let the ideas be lost. Try to keep it all in a memory bank for  quick reference? The very moment you remember something needs to be done, write it down. Then, just as you need to recall it, it will be there for you in an instant. Make sure you use a single pad, notebook for taking all to do reminder notes.

2. Keep notes  in one place.

Once you have developed the knack of writing everything down, the next step is to keep your writing all in one place. You will remember better this way. Otherwise, you are going to spend valuable time searching for your notes.

Stay healthy
A keen memory is a well-nourished mind. Eat healthy; get plenty of rest and lots of good exercise. These will all see you through to having a good memory, staying focused and being alert.

Record your every thought

You might find yourself driving when a good idea about organizing comes to you or you might recall something that you really need to write down. No need to pull over and start writing,Use a smartphone to record instead!   This is a wonderful tool to carry around with you, to record your thoughts or even a memorable telephone number you see on a billboard as you drive by. Use your smartphone  recorder to be your second eyes and ears.

5. Call ahead. When you are at the office and you want to do something when you arrive back home, call ahead to your answering machine and leave yourself a message. As soon as you get home you can listen to your message and remember exactly what you wanted to do.

6. Handy email reminders. There are many good and free e-mail alert & reminder services available. You can type in what you want to remember, such as a welcome party, anniversary or special event, and you will receive an e-mail reminder when the date is approaching. This is a terrific way to jog your memory by Internet.

7. Use sticky notes. Those wonderful, little sticky notes are the next best thing to sliced bread! They are amazing as memory helpers. Want to remember something prior to leaving your home? Just mark it down on a Post-It Note and stick it to the inside of your door. The bright, neon colors will be great to catch your eye as you are leaving. You will not likely miss it! Need to make an urgent call first thing in the morning? Leave a Post-It Note on your telephone.

8. Use timers and alarms. Take advantage of alarm clocks and timers. Have to take the clothes out of the dryer by 12 noon? Set your alarm clock to remind you. Want to leave for the green party or luncheon by 1 p.m.? Set your timer to beep a few minutes before it is time to start to get ready.

Say Good-bye to Clutter

Now that you have a good system to remember your tasks at hand, the next big step will be to get rid of clutter. Clutter diminishes a smile, dampens the spirit, and so should not be tolerated.

It is very easy to find any given room in a cluttered mess, but it takes some hard work to de-clutter and organize.

Many people say that one of their favorite things to do when stressed out is to clean! Hard to imagine, right? Well, it is true. Cleaning gives order and purpose to your life, even if only in smaller chunks at a time.

It ain’t just  about moving around clutter from one shelf to anothe, it is about de-cluttering every room. Say good-bye to the dust, say good-bye to the junk – say hello to room to breathe and move around! Now, isn’t that refreshing to talk about, it is very refereshing and delightful when practised. ????????

As the trend of protecting the environment continues to gain momentum,  people are seeing benifits & value in adopting more eco-friendly lifestyles. A growing number of green enthusiasts  are taking a look at their diets and seeing how eating more natural foods can improve their health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

The health benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables may be intuitive, but switching to a plant-based diet also has a positive effect on the natural world. Processed foods and meats, while plentiful and convenient, have a huge impact on the environment. The methods used to manufacture, package and transport many of these products emit harmful chemicals into the atmosphere and create tons of waste.

Environmental organizations are promoting the positive impact of plant-based diets and encouraging citizens to eat more fruits and vegetables. This can be difficult for those who are accustomed to consuming large amounts of meat, dairy and packaged foods. However, adopting a whole-foods diet could benefit both your well-being and the planet, and these three tips can help ensure an easy transition.

Drink your greens
Green smoothies are a delicious and easy way to incorporate several servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet each day. Many recipes for these easy-to-make drinks include ingredients that will help you reap nutritional benefits without sacrificing taste. Author and celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder recommends the Glowing Green Smoothie to her clients and readers in her book, “The Beauty Detox Solution.”

Snyder says blending releases the full nutritional benefits of greens, emphasizing the importance of using a high-quality machine like the Vitamix, her personal choice. Able to completely pulverize whole fruits and vegetables, the Vitamix makes any combination into a silky-smooth beverage in minutes says Snyder. This versatile machine is capable of a number of other whole-food applications, including grinding whole grains, creating frozen sorbet, and even making hot soup, making it the must-have tool for anyone adopting a more plant-based diet.

Meatless Mondays
Preparation is key in the transition to a plant-based diet, and creating a meal plan for the week can be extremely helpful. Take into consideration your work and personal schedules, such as lunch meetings, special events, recreational activities, etc. You might begin by creating all plant-based meals just one or two days a week and then gradually increasing the number as you adjust. Adapt your weekly meal plan into a shopping list, and purchase the produce you’ll need once to save time throughout the week.

Alternative eats
If you have favorite meat- or dairy-based foods that you can’t imagine giving up, check out plant-based alternatives as an option. From veggie burgers made from beans, falafel, lentil or even walnuts to grilled portabella mushroom panini to breaded eggplant parmesan, there are countless recipes to help you find the perfect plant-based replacement to any meal.

Eating more whole foods will have a number of positive effects on both your health and surroundings. Keeping the planet healthy has never been more important, and transitioning to a plant-based diet will keep your body healthy as well. (ARA)

Year 2011 was not only an year of global disasters and challenges, for me it was also an year of challenge in health and finding new directions & u-turns in twittering, blogging, pligging,building and understanding green media components.

It was in Sept 2011 when I suffered from serious health problem and was practically knocked out of development process & operations. Total bed rest & loss of voice in early days brought out the hidden love for poetry and I wrote my best poem after years, which I hope to share soon after translating into English.

Blogging and Green Media Inspirations are still in full bloom as I am recovering from a second set back in February, 2012.

While looking for a blogging topic, I was in for a shocking surprise when I looked into under construction &  the planned Atomic Power Plants arround the world. 60 nuclear power plants under construction & 150 Atomic Power plants planned wordwide in near future, with 26 Atomic Plants in China and 4 in India. This is certainly not in tune with the Green Wave that is touching every part of the world.

With Germany taking lead in announcing total removal of Atomic Power, I hope the policy makers will have a rethink on nuclear power policy to slowly phase out the nuclear power for preserving our precious planet earth. Can we take any risks, Should We Take Any Risks… when better alternatives, sustainable alternatives are already available. No talk of economic power generation can justify the continued growth in installation of atomic power plants.