A Healthy Lifestyle is a Healthy Earth

Where it all Started.

2012-01-24T19:14:00.000-08:00

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Bodybuilding as we all know today is a kind of sport wherein a person is engaged in body modification using weights to build muscle. A person who is on board on this kind of sport is referred to as a bodybuilder and in professional competition; a person competes with other bodybuilders and are judged base on the quality of their physique and appearance on stage.

This is how we see bodybuilding today, but have we even thought of how this sport was discovered and evolved? To start things off, bodybuilding did not start from the era where cave men kill mammoths and bring their meat at home to be eaten and shared to the entire tribe. Thus, the history of bodybuilding started in Greece where people are training their bodies for battle by lifting different sizes of rocks. This is how they modify their physiques and show how strong they are. The primary goal of bodybuilding before is to enhance not only the physical appearance but to actually improve strength. This doing evolved until the late 19^th century when Eugen Sandow of Russia started the new era of bodybuilding and was referred to be the “Father of Modern Bodybuilding”. He started to show other people his great body by different types of flexing and posing and this nonetheless started the old school bodybuilding techniques. This became a big hit and the first bodybuilding competition was held in England with thousands of spectators wanting to watch the epic event.

As the 19^th century progresses, bodybuilding evolved in to a full grown sport wherein science was already incorporated to further enhance a person’s physique by supplementing the body with steroids and other known drugs that promote muscle growth and performance. This was referred to as the golden age of bodybuilding, some of the great bodybuilders of this time even got to the Hollywood; an example of which is the famous 7-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenneger. On this era, balanced physiques and low body-fats were the concentration of the bodybuilders to win in the prestigious competitions that was organized by International Federation of Bodybuilders which was formed by Ben Weider and National Amateur Bodybuilders Association that was formed in England. IFBB organized Mr. Universe and NABBA organized Mr. Olympia, in which both competitions Arnold Schwarzenneger got the title. Other legendary bodybuilders known at that time were Frank Zane, Dorian Yates, and Larry Scott in which these bodybuilders share the same training, the high intensity training.

Today, bodybuilding is not only for people who uses it to compete but also for people who wants to change their physique and wanting to boost their self-esteem. This sport became a global hit, wherein even the teenagers dive-in to have their satisfaction. Some of the prominent stars in the Hollywood also did bodybuilding to improve their performance and marketability. As for the bodybuilding industry, a balanced physique was not the only focus today, but a more explosive and massive body while maintaining a balanced physique must be achieved to win the title. As the number of new bodybuilders increase, the competition becomes tighter due to modern routines in exercises and good information about nutrition.

Casa Liberica

2012-01-24T07:30:00.000-08:00

The site has been updated!!:) ATTENTION: Coffee lovers! Coffee enthusiasts! Coffee shops, people who are at the coffee shops and for those who are having their coffee breaks! Please do check Casa Liberica for more information about your coffee needs and coffee cravings! Try and Experience the Philippines' finest coffee bean ! Indulge yourself to the new Casa Liberica Pure "Kapeng Barako" coffee. You'll never regret you've tried it.!:)

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A cup of coffee served with passion and love will always be the best tasting coffee in the world!

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

2012-01-23T02:43:00.000-08:00

Yum! Simple but what a total satisfaction!

Kung Hei Fat Choi!!! Happy Chinese new year everyone! Hmmm... As I woke up early this day, the smell of the great coffee softly pinches my nose telling me to stand up cause he's already waiting for me. Breakfast will never be complete without a freshly brewed Kapeng Barako! Coffee at its best because of its simplicity! You should try it too. Delicioso! This made my day, a good jumpstart for the day! Carpe Diem!:D

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A Wonderful Day with My Family.

2012-01-23T02:17:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! This is my first blogpost about my journey with my “buddy” (coffee). On this post, I am not only with my buddy, but I am with my two guardian angels that worked hard and brought me up so well. I hope that you’ll like it. J

I am very sure that each and every one of us wants to go back to a place where they belong. I mean, who in this world would not want to return to the place where they feel they are at home. This blogpost is all about that, going back to your hometown.

Oooops! Sorry to interrupt you, the full story continues on my coffee blogsite, please do check it out. :)

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Philippines' Finest Coffee Bean

2012-01-21T06:02:00.000-08:00

This is my third post about coffee and on this blogpost, I will tell you why despite of the climate here in the Philippines, we Filipinos still love coffee especially “Kapeng Barako” as a morning drink and as an afternoon tea. When coffee became famous, Filipinos started to invest coffee shops with these kind of theme, wherein they cater and advertise "Kapeng Barako" as their product bearer. Surely Filipinos love to socialize and thus they had their coffee break at the coffee shops.

“Kapeng Barako” is a kind of coffee that is grown in the Philippines primarily in the provinces of Batangas, wherein it is best known to have the best coffee in the Philippines. There are many kinds of coffee beans here, and all of the beans taste differently depending on its location. Thus, Kapeng Barako is one of its varieties. This coffee bean belongs to the species Coffea liberica. “Kapeng Barako” is called such because of its strong taste, flavor and a distinct aroma. Also, its name was derived on its characteristics. Barako is the Filipino term for a male stud and because of that, it became an icon of a tough man.

Its first tree was taken in Brazil and was planted way back in the 1800s in Batangas. Basically, all coffee beans raised and sold in Batangas were all generically called Barako. So when you have your vacation here in the Philippines and would like to taste this wonder drink, better go straight to Batangas. But I prefer you go to Tagaytay, don’t worry, it won’t take you that long, those two places are neighbors and most of the people there are Batangueños too. The climate there is good, and a cup of coffee (Barako Coffee) would be best. Before I forgot, a good partner to complete the meal is a good tasting suman, a native dish in Batangas. I will discuss it further on my next blogpost.

Ok, going back, preparation of this is not that hard, we Batangueños prepare it at the most economical way. We just boil water and pour it in the grounds, and then we steep it for about a few minutes and filter it out using a piece of cloth. But you can have it French Pressed or prepare it using a drip brewing machine. Unlike other beans, we use honey or brown sugar as a sweetener and others even use muscovado. I think this is the best way to prepare it. And for us, this by far exceeds the taste of commercial brands. Plus, most of the beans here are fair trade and are organically grown.

Also, unlike other beans, Barako coffee is not a common variety and some say that its beans are the largest among the coffee varieties. Barako coffee is said to be superior to Robusta and many Filipino coffee drinkers choose Barako coffee over Arabica.

Note: Arabica-Barako is a popular blend and a popular gourmet coffee.

Indeed, this coffee works well with other varieties too, and its flexibility makes it more amazing. Barako coffee is known to be the best among the Liberica species.

We from the Casa Liberica make it more special for you. How? We only sell fresh beans and grounds and are only prepared upon order. They are placed in a ziplock bag and are very well presented. We shall post photos soon. So please check us out often.

You can check out our blogsite at CASA LIBERICA for more info and other good stuffs. You are very much welcome to join the conversation too! It's a good hangout place especially if you are looking for a good coffee table talk. See you there!

Meet the Four Fundamental All-Natural Skin Care Tips!

2012-01-20T21:28:00.000-08:00

Are you one of those teenagers who are experiencing acne, blemishes, blackheads and other skin problems? Don’t be afraid, this is normal because as kids go to their stage of adolescence, it is normal that they may experience these skin problems. This is due to the fact that hormonal imbalances take place during this transition. Oftentimes, these problems gets worst if the condition was neglected.

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If you are now experiencing these conditions, most probably you have lost your self-confidence and now searching and trying almost everything to get rid of the problem. This guide will help you to achieve that white radiant skin again and will help you boost your self-esteem. There are four basic requirements for you to achieve your young healthy skin again. Don’t be afraid, I promise you that it won’t cost you so much money.

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1.) Clean – This is very essential and must be done every day to clean and removed dirt and other junks that collects on the surface of your skin. There are two rules of thumb to consider in cleansing your face. First is that you must rub gently and second, never use soap. You’ve read it right, never use soap. This is because soaps contain detergents and other chemicals that may dry your skin removing its natural oils. Choose soaps that are mild enough to pamper and clean your face.

2.) Exfoliate – This is done to remove dead skin cells that clog your pores and may cause pimples. Exfoliate your skin using products that are mild and can cause natural peeling. It doesn’t need to be harsh that can be abrasive to your skin. If you feel that the effect of the product is too harsh, stop using it. This is the best way to give your skin an extra glow and improve overall appearance.

3.) Tone – Use toners to balance the pH of your skin. In addition, toners are used to oxygenate the layers of the skin and deliver nutrients. Always remember that your skin is always the last organ to receive body nutrients. Thus, it’s the first one to show signs of imbalances in your body.

4.) Hydrate – You need to restore the oils that were removed upon cleaning. Even if you have the oiliest skin on Earth, you still need to hydrate. This is done to avoid early signs of aging like wrinkles. Another rule of thumb, stay away from mineral oils. They don’t really hydrate but are just on the skin clogging your pores. You can buy moisturizers that can hydrate and hold nutrients. But still, water is still the best cleaner that you can use to moisturize your skin.

Your Coffee's Health Benefits

2012-01-20T21:10:00.000-08:00

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Everyone loves coffee, who would not want to have a cup of coffee in the morning? Almost everyone loves it! It's one of the pleasures that one can have especially in the morning. But, as this wonder drink gives us pleasure, it has issues on it. Did you ever wonder why despite of its issues and criticisms, people still loves it and and doctors do drink it? This post will get in to those issues and will prove them wrong!

Who would not know the issues on coffee? It is once said that a cup coffee can give you so much problems in health and when taken for a long period of time, it can give you life threatening problems. It's quite ironic that coffee before is questionable, but now it is considered to give you health benefits.

In fact it is said that it can help lessen mortality towards the top 10 diseases!

Study show that coffee contains antioxidants that can help and protect you from harmful and deadly diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart diseases and other health problems. Enumerated here are the reasons why you should not stop your habit and reasons why coffee is good for your health!

1.) Effect on Parkinson's Disease

A study shows that as you take more coffee, the occurrence of this disease is lessen. Though the true reason is not yet clear, it is suspected that the effect was due to the presence of caffeine. It is also said that it seems to protect men from Parkinson's disease but not women. This is maybe due to the fact that estrogen and caffeine the the same enzymes to be metabolized and competes for those enzymes. Thus, estrogen captures most of it.

2.) Reduced Blood Pressure

It is true that coffee raises blood pressure but the increase is temporary and that a long term drinking of coffee can actually help a person develop tolerance on coffee's hypertensive effects.

Note: If you happen to experience abnormal increases and the results are uncontrollable, stop drinking and see your physician first.

3.) Decrease Risk on Diabetes

This maybe is the most known issue on coffee, it is said that a person must stay away from coffee because it develops Type 2 diabetes. But, studies show that coffee contain phytochemicals that help lower blood sugar and if you are a regular coffee drinker, it will help you boost your metabolism, keeping diabetes at bay and decreasing chance of acquiring it. For me this is by far the most ironic reason of it. Pretty interesting right?

4.) Goodbye Cholesterol

Truly it is that coffee increases cholesterol levels, this is due to the compounds cafestol and kahweol that are responsible for raising cholesterol levels. BUT!!! these compounds can be filtered through coffee paper filters. Therefore, if you have known issues on cholesterol and still wants to have a cup of coffee, don't be afraid because you now have a solution!! FILTER IT AND YOU'LL BE FINE!

5.) Heart Disease and Stroke

It is known that a person who has diabetes is more prone to heart disease and stroke, but since we have said earlier that coffee reduces the risk of diabetes and helps you give a more active metabolism, this factor is not a total concern anymore with coffee. In fact, a study was conducted and found out that people who drink 1 - 3 cups of coffee a day have twenty per cent (20%) less probability to be hospitalized due to heart problems.

6.) Reduces Risk Cancer

Believe it or not, coffee drinkers are less likely to have cancer especially liver cancer. In fact, fifty per cent (50%) of people who drinks coffee regularly are less likely to get liver cancer compared to non drinkers. This is maybe due to the fact that coffee contains high level of antioxidants that are essential to the repair and maintenance of the body especially those that are exposed to free radicals.

7.) No to Gallstones

People who drinks coffee are more or less protected from having these because cholesterol content of the bile produced in the liver can be altered by coffee.

8.) Improves Mood

Drinking coffee in moderation can boost your mood and cuts down depression. This phenomena is caused by the molecule dopamine. It is a neurotransmitter that is s precursor of adrenaline that helps you to achieve a good nerve conduction and gives you that kick for a period of time.

9.) Substitute for Headache pills

Yes, you've read it right. Coffee is often use as a cure for headaches especially when no drug is available. It is also a very good natural medicine in relieving pain caused by Migraine.and cluster headaches.

10.) Enhances Energy and Endurance

No doubt you are drinking energy drinks too. But have you noticed that these energy drinks do contain caffeine? If you're in doubt try to check one. I'm sure it's included! Athletes use energy drinks to boost energy and endurance needed to perform better. But why spend another penny on energy drinks if you can have it already in your house! Plus, a cup of coffee made by you will always be superb and contains love and passion!

Though these benefits looks very promising, coffee will still react differently on people. As stated above, if you happen to encounter abnormal experiences, stop using it and consult your physician. On my point of view, coffee isn't bad at all, these statements are true if and only if, you control yourself and drink this in moderation. Moderation is the key in your health, whether it is food, exercise etc. A balanced lifestyle will increase your longevity.

For a wonderful coffee experience. Try Casa Liberica coffee! The Philippines' finest coffee bean straight from the province of Batanagas. Taste the difference and get some more! I'm sure you'll love it!

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Top 5 Tips on Successful Vegan Meal Plan

2012-01-19T04:32:00.000-08:00

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Your success as a vegetarian will depend on how well balanced your diet is and this will be hard if you just stick to your meal plan. Therefore, a key to a good diet is variety. Variation in your meal plan is very crucial and that you should never stick to one kind of diet. Instead, change your meal plan every week. Try to change fruits and vegetables and look for something that will really blend in your taste. I guarantee you that you'll experience great results in no time.

We have read on our past article Vegetarian's Bestfriends (Part 1) that a good balanced diet provides sufficient amount of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fibre and vitamins and minerals. Well you're very lucky because you've just got yourself a good site that will lay down tips on how to plan and keep your well-balanced diet plan!

Tip#1: TAKE PROTEINS AND CARBOHYDRATES

Always remember that protein and carbohydrates are your best friends here. Even though the popularity of low-carb diet is increasing, it is advised that you put at least fifty per cent (50%) carbohydrates in your meal. Don't be afraid to take these, they give you energy for your every day work. Learn to love them! Just don't abuse them. Everything that is too much will always be bad for you! Moderation is vital too!

Note: Don't forget that pulses and wholegrains already contain combinations of protein and carbohydrates.

Tip#2: FAT IS FAB!

Fat is your Best friend too! Yes! Fats give your foods extra taste, body, texture and palatability. As we have stated on our last article, fats give you nutrients that are essential for your body's maintenance and improves your overall health too! Just make sure to limit this to no more than thirty per cent (30%) of your daily meals.

Note: Don't forget to choose and only choose. I repeat, only choose UNSATURATED fats! (See Vegetarian's Bestfriends (Part 2) for more info about these.)

Tip#3: TWO COOK TO BE TRUE!

Boost your meal by adding at least two (2) different kinds of cooked vegetables (steamed, stir-fried, microwaved and roasted)

Note: Never boil your vegetables unless you're going to use the stock. Boiling your veggies will extract the good nutrients from your treasures!

Tip#4: FRUIT SALAD MEALTIME!

You can just prepare a large bowl of fruit salad! Yummy! BUT! use only low-fat/non-fat dressing. It will be all good. Oh so good!

Tip#5: PUT EMPHASIS ON THIS!

Variation, variation and variation is the key! NEVER STICK ON THE SAME MEALS! Experiment and see what works with you the most.

Don't be afraid to mix and match, as long as you are taking sufficient vitamins and minerals, proteins, fibre, carbohydrates you'll do good! Anyway, they are veggies! They are made to keep you healthy! Nothing to worry about!

Get To Know Your Coffee Beans

2012-01-18T00:46:00.000-08:00

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My day isn’t complete without having a cup of coffee in the morning. It literally makes my day and makes me stay awake during my 7A.M morning classes. When I am late for school, I don’t eat anymore my breakfast but I make sure that I drink my coffee. I’m no coffee addict; it’s just that I wanted something that can heat up my empty stomach especially in the morning. I know this happens a lot to you too!

On this day, I pondered about what are the kinds of coffee beans that are out in the commercial and thought that it is a good topic to post. So I researched and here it is! There are currently 73 types of coffee beans, but only three (3) types of these coffee beans have commercial significance in the global market. These are Liberica, Robusta and Arabica.

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1.) Liberica – This is the type of coffee beans that are commercially available here in the Philippines. In the province of Batangas where these coffee beans are known as “Kapeng Barako” are naturally grown and have a good market. Of course there are other types too that can be found in the province of Benguet and other places but, this is the most famous native type of coffee here. They are known to have distinct aroma and a strong taste. That’s why it is called Barako, it is strong and it has this aroma that you couldn’t resist. I would rather choose one of these instead of having a coffee made from Arabica beans. This bean has a lot of potential; it only needs some good attention and market. If you want to try one of these, don’t hesitate to contact us at agreenearth4you@yahoo.com. We’ll even teach you on how you’ll cook these wonderful beans, the Filipino way!

2.) Robusta – This type of coffee is common in the United States and Europe. These also taste good but its quality is low-grade compared to Arabica. It is commonly used in espresso and I think Starbucks also use these beans on some of their goods. Robusta’s pride relies on its body; it is its greatest attribute. Studies show that Robusta’s caffeine content exceeds twice the amount of caffeine content of Arabica making it a good substitute for those who wants more caffeine. With these, it became popular and became a world commodity. By the way, caffeine is a compound found in all of these beans that is responsible in making you active and alert. This gives you the extra push when you are sleepy.

3.) Arabica – The world’s famous coffee bean! Its fame reflects on its price, it is pricey compared to other types of bean but it is worth it. Like Robusta, it is used in beverages and is known to originate in present day Ethiopia. These are commonly hand picked due to the fact that they are commonly found in areas such as mountainous lands where machine cannot go. Arabica have subtypes, Bourbon, Typica and Caturra, It is said that Bourbon contains the best quality and considered as the world’s finest bean! When compared to the other two mentioned above, these types of coffee beans contain the smallest amount of caffeine but are said to have the most desirable flavour. Well for me, we all have different taste buds; we only need to look for something that really suits our personality.

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Save water and Earn Extra Money

2012-01-16T04:12:00.000-08:00

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Water is probably the most needed substance in order for us to live. Without it, a person can die in just three days! And with the current condition of the Earth, we must start conserving these precious life-givers. We use water everyday, for drinking, taking a bath, washing our clothes, cleaning our car, cleaning our house, etc. But, as we go on with our lives, we seem not to notice that we just take water for granted. One must know that not all waters can be used up readily. Ocean waters contain high contents of salt that can be bad when too much is taken up. These waters undergo a special treatment in order to be potable. Without proper management, our supply of water is at risk and the balanced of the ecosystems will be in chaos

I hope that this blog will be an eye-opener for readers to appreciate water. Hey! you can save lots of money too!

Tip #1: Use meters

Water meters can be a good idea in conserving water. What it does is that, it records the amount of water a person uses. A person who watches his water consumption is more likely to conserve more on the next month. With this, he does not only reduce his water bills but also helping in preserving the Earth.

Tip #2: Rainwater Harvesting

Yes, indeed, you can save water with these. Letting these rainwaters go down through drainpipes of the house and then collecting it using a drum can save you lots of money and save potable water. Of course you cannot drink this, but you can use collected rainwaters to water your garden, clean your car, or flush your toilet.

Tip #3: Treat wastewater

Wastewaters are waters that came from sinks, baths and showers. They can be treated using physical filtration. Upon filtration, you can now use it to water your garden, clean your car, flush toilet and sometimes used in feeding washing machines. Another tip to save and give you extra money!

Tip#4: Aerated showerheads

A brilliant invention to save water. What it does is mix water with air giving more pressure saving you buckets of water. Feels great too when you're having your shampoo. I would highly recommend you get one of these!

Tip #5: Fix them up!

Yes! You've got to fix leaks and any dripping taps. This may save you lots of water in a month and can save you 5,500 liters of water in a year! Imagine, how much money you can save from it!

Tip #6: Washing food

Instead of washing your veggies, fruits and other foods from running water. Try to wash them in a bowl. It'll save you almost 5 -10liters of water or more. After washing, you may use it to water your plants.

Tip #7: Bucket and wash!

Avoid using garden hose and try using buckets to wash your cars. Eight liters of water are consumed for an average bucket compared to 200 liters when using garden hose.

Tip #8: Faucets

Oh well, the old time favorite, brushing teeth while the water is running. Either you wash your hands or you brush your teeth, try not to let the tap water run and instead open the faucet when needed. In fact, five liters of water is wasted every minute by just letting the water run through the faucet.

Well these are just some of my points, there are more ways on how you can save water. It'll just take you some creativity. Remember, save today and earn someday!

Hope this blog somehow helped you. Feel free to comment on. I encourage you to give out some of your own ideas. Thank you!

Top 10 Reasons to Go Natural Beauty!

2012-01-15T01:26:00.000-08:00

A Healthy Lifestyle is a Healthy Earth: Top 10 Reasons to Go Natural Beauty!: I myself is a fan of natural products, not because I am a student of Science but because, I love what the Earth can give us. These are the b...

Guide to Sustainable Living

2012-01-15T00:31:00.000-08:00

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Global warming is not new, in fact it's on the news every week! Same old reports like melting of the glaciers and forest fires etc. This is done so that we are informed of the truth about the world. Who knows, 2012 might be it. But as along as we are still here. We still have the capacity to work on our current situation. We still have the power to change things back to normal, the way it used to be.

We cannot deny the fact that the Earth's temperature increases yearly, that's a fact and you've read it right! I suppose you're already experiencing it and we must act now. We must act the very best we can to stop global warming and avert potential dangers that may happen.

For those who still don't know yet, Global warming is a condition of the Earth wherein temperature increases at a much higher rate compare to the past. It may not have significant instant effects and maybe you will not be able to feel it but as time passes by, even a 0.5 degrees increase in temperature have an adverse effects on the natural systems of the planet such as seasons, ecosystems and life cycles. If we do not change our lifestyles according what the Earth wants, we will suffer all the consequences.

I will give you some examples of the threats of global warming

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1.) Melting of the Polar regions
2.) Rising of sea level
3.) Ecosystem of plants and animals are changing
4.) Other species are dying
5.) Increasing bug infestations

With these factors changing abruptly and almost uncontrollable today, mankind is at risk! One factor to consider in this situation is the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. This silent but deadly compound is above our skies since the start of industrialization. What it does is, it actually let the sunlight pass entering through our atmosphere but blocks it and preventing it to go out. Therefore, increasing the temperature of the Earth. But there are a lot more to consider and this is just an eye-opener for us.

This is what this blogsite is all about. We will try our very best to convey our message to the simplest explanation we can and help you achieve a sustainable living without having so much compromises about your daily lives. We will make sure that you'll still be able to enjoy your every day while helping our planet Earth recover from its disease.

Top 10 Reasons to Go Natural Beauty!

2012-01-14T08:08:00.000-08:00

I myself is a fan of natural products, not because I am a student of Science but because, I love what the Earth can give us. These are the by-products of the creation of our Holy Creator, and therefore must be utilize properly.

There is no doubt that there are uncertainties regarding synthetic cosmetic products such as lotions, creams, body scrubs etc. Because basically, they are made up of chemicals that consumers have a little knowledge about. Well, you've just come into the right place. I will list down my top 10 reasons why you should go natural all the way with cosmetics and other products.

Top 10: Natural Cosmetic products are easy to make!

It will only take you for about 2-15mins. Depending on what kind of product you are making.

Top 9: You can help recycle plastic containers when making your own

Yes, you don't need fancy and expensive kinds of container. Even a resealable plastic bag can be a good container for your product. As a rule of thumb, always make sure that the product you made is sealed and if it is made from edible products or dairy products, you should keep them inside the refrigerator for preservation purposes. Fungus and molds can easily develop on these kinds of products.

Top 8: You know what's inside!

Because natural products are made from common raw materials such as cereals and coconut oils. You are sure that these products are edible and can therefore be applied to your skin. Another rule of thumb! When a product can be eaten, more or less, you can use it topically.

Top 7: Reduce risk of health problems

Synthetic cosmetics or commonly known as conventional cosmetics have chemicals that may harm people. Some of which contains allergens, and can even initiate one's allergy. Some of the household detergents contain SLS, SLES and parabens which are known to be allergens and are suspected to increase risk on cancer. With natural products, you know that these are safe and are healthy to your skin.

Top 6: Synthetic cosmetics and chemically made household products contain petroleum.

Products that contains petroleum can moisturize, and protect skin from from external elements. It normally acts as a water and humidity repellent to avoid dryness of the skin. But, there's a pitfall for this product, it does not actually moisturize but gives your skin a glossy coating that clog pores of your skin that can cause acne and dryness. How ironic right? In addition, cosmetic products that contain petroleum can cause cancer. when impurities are found.

Top 5: Save money!

You don't need lot's of money to buy Natural cosmetics and natural household products. Yes, you've read it right. Because they are natural, they must be cheap and can be acquired easily. But let us admit it, there is a market for these things and the demand is increasing every year. Thus, resulting to a higher price more than expected. They may be pricey but I am sure they are cheaper than commercially available products.

Top 4: Save time!

Because you made them, you don't have to go out and buy what you need. Plus, you can make them in bulk! If you want, you can even have a milk bath in a bathtub!

Top 3: Natural cosmetics and products are effective!

They are effective just like the commercially available ones. More or less, the developers of commercially available products derived its benefits from natural products.

Top 2: Best friend of sensitive skins!

My aunt have skin asthma, her skin dries up easily and her doctor advised her not to use regular soap. With the pursuit of helping my aunt, I decided to give her my formulated natural soap. Since then, her skin does not dries up easily and itching has lessened. It was a total relief for her and for me too. And yes, I got some pennies for the next orders. teehee. :)

Top 1: Contribute to our nature!

It is time to give back the love the nature has given us. Let us thank her for what she have done. Utilize her fruits for all she wanted was to give us everything we need. Production of natural products do not have harmful wastes that can deteriorate nature.

How to be Vegan and Be a Vegan Today!

2012-01-13T06:13:00.000-08:00

Technology is a sign of development and a symbol for modern prosperity, but because of these advancements, we cannot deny the fact that too much will also increase health risks such as cancer and other dangerous diseases. Like for example, the tendency for a free radical to initiate cancer increases because of the development of new cosmetics or a food that is sprayed with some pesticides or supplements that can harm people when eaten.

Because of this reason, people tend to be more health conscious and they want knowledge about the new things that the human race developed. So, consumers looked for alternatives wherein they can reduce their exposure to these health risks and that they want something that could give them longer life. With this pursuit of looking for a better lifestyle, some people turned to being a vegetarian. They chose to be and more or less, you chose to be a vegetarian because of health benefits and vitamins that you could get. I myself love vegetables and as a matter of fact, my meal isn't complete without it.

For a vegetarian, the heart of their diet is of course Vegetables. Some found these distasteful especially on the part of the kids. Kids surely love meat! But parents, let's think of its health benefits and other betterment that it could give to us. Today, many culinary schools, restaurants and chefs made new and delicious vegetable dishes that some of which already tastes like meat!

There are huge arrays of vegetables, and all of which are full of vitamins and nutrients that helps the body to become healthy. As a matter of fact, eating vegetables can also fight aging because it also contains anti-oxidants that protect your skin from UV light and radicals present in our surroundings. In addition, eating vegetables also helps you lose weight. Now, we’re already talking about diet and aging! I knew it! People should love this piece of art created by our Holy God.

Vegetables does not only give you youth and great body but also boosts your immune system and improves your overall health. There are a number of health studies that show people who choose to be a vegetarian are likely to improve their health and longevity. One study shows that, vegetarians experience a 30 per cent (30%) less heart disease, upto 40 per cent (40%) less prone to cancer and 20 per cent (20%) less premature mortality. It also shows that, people who have a good diet as a vegetarian have a decrease in blood pressure and circumstances of obtaining obesity and diabetes are reduced (Parragon Books Ltd, 2005).

While eating vegetables is good, having a balanced diet tops it all up. This includes eating fruits, eggs, dairy products, ,nuts, seeds, lentils and pulses. A healthy diet can be achieved by careful planning and proper combination of foods. Though this method is quite difficult, you can get the hang of it through reading, practice and experience.

Eating vegetables are healthy but it is also advisable that you also include enough amounts of zinc, iron and Vitamin B, especially B12 (also known as cobalamin) because it maintains your nervous system and is essential for red blood cell formation. Sources of this are cheese, eggs, fortified soya milk. and fortified breakfast cereals.

The mineral zinc is essential for boosting your immune system, protecting you from diseases such as colds. A diet of a vegetarian contains low amounts of zinc because it is normally found in beans, lentils, dairy products, nuts, seeds. It is advisable that you take this into consideration especially when you are starting this kind of diet.

Last is iron, it is responsible in the formation of hemoglobin and plays an essential role in oxygen transport. A deficiency of iron is common to vegetarians because it is normally present in meat products but you can substitute lentils, beans, brown rice, broccoli, dried fruit, eggs, and dairy products. But, Iron found in vegetables are not easily absorbed by the body. So, taking Vitamin C will aid in the absorption in the body. A glass of orange juice will do the trick or you can buy supplements that are normally found in your local drugstores.

On the next part of this blog, we will discuss about the foods that a vegetarian should take and why should you eat it! http://agreenearth4you.blogspot.com/2012/01/vegetarians-bestfriends.html