​Genetically modified (GMO) foods can be found in practically all supermarkets these days. Over 85% of the United States corn and soy crops are said to be GMO foods, while up to 70% of processed items available in U.S supermarkets contain ingredients that are genetically modified. 
 
What GMO foods mean is that the food  has an are altered genetic DNA that is not naturally occurring in nature. These foods come from various organisms and are combined in various methods such as introducing a new gene to an organism. We call it GMO when the genetic makeup of an organism is altered in anyway. Some of the most common GMO foods aside from corn and soy include cotton and maize. These ingredients come in many snacks, breakfast options, baby foods and others.

​There are two different opinions when it comes to GMO foods. The U.S government states that GMO foods tend to be safer and can be helpful to those who are starving, whereas the EU prefers to keep their food natural and organic. The EU believes that GMO foods are detrimental to local farming and the risks are too great to ignore. 
 
The various risks associated with GMO foods include resistance to antibiotics, contamination, toxins in foods, altering nutritional content and possible effects on the environment. Since GMO foods are still in the early stages it is hard to tell what the consequences of these foods will have on our health. These foods have the possibility of creating entirely new types of bacteria that can severely affect our body. 
 
It is known that diverse genes are more healthy and strong, therefore those that are altered can have less capability of handling drought, handling fungus and bacteria as a natural option would. If we modify and reduce the diversity of genes then it could affect areas that rely on crops that are GMO. 
 
When we put GMO foods out into the world, they will affect seeds and create traits that were not there in the first place. Even though the GMO was designed in a lab, the way that it interacts with nature will have its own effect, such as killing out essential foods or resources. 
 
One of the pitches of the US government that advocates that use of GMO foods states that it is better for the future of global food supply. However, since the introduction of GMO there has been no particular leap in yield boost or reduction of the use of pesticides. GMOs need a large amount of chemicals such as herbicides, fungicides and pesticides, which will affect our water and food supply. 

​Have you considered growing your own herbs at home? Starting a small kitchen herb garden could be easier than you think and can be your next DIY project...

Herbs are amazing in the sense that they add unique flavor to food and come in handy as natural medicines. In addition, fresh herbs are beautiful to look at and have unique colors, textures, and aromas.

​Today is World Environment Day... when we look at the deforestation statistics, it is just plain appalling!!

It seems 4500 acres of forests are cleared every hour by forest fires, bull dozers, machetes etc. as per the information provided by www.conserve-energy-future.com/various-deforestation-facts.php  The total world forest loss till date is 7.3 million hectares per year.

I hope, today we all can make a stand that we will support nature- in our own little or big way.

​By embracing Green Living, we are not only choosing better health and lifestyle for ourselves, we also ensure that we are living in-sync with nature.

What better way to honor and celebrate the world environment day... Happy World Environment Day everyone!!

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Happy Earth Day everyone!!

Today it is April 22 nd., which is celebrated the world over as the Earth Day, to show our support for environmental protection. With changing weather patterns and annual forest fires, it is more than apparent that each one of us needs to be a responsible citizen of our planet.

Our Mother Earth, Gaia, is kind and bountiful. She is very capable of regenerating and rejuvenating herself- till we do not exploit her resources in the name of progress. We need to practice responsible behavior not just at the corporate level but also as an individual. Each one of us needs to take concrete steps to reduce our carbon footprint!

This year’s theme is “Restore our Earth” … and it is surely high time that we start paying attention to our lifestyle choices and ensure that they are in alignment with sustainable and green living principles!
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On this earth day, let us re-state our commitment to lead a sustainable and green life.

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A sustainable lifestyle is one that encourages us to use as little of the earth’s resources as possible. It also suggests the use of renewal resources in order to have less of a negative impact on the world. It is basically a way of life that asks us to be conscious of what we are taking from the earth and to minimize our use of unnecessary products and resources.
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​There are simple yet effective ways that everyone can make a difference to future generations and to make the world a better place to live in. These changes to maintaining a sustainable lifestyle include our choices of food, energy and transportation. 

While this may sound like a dramatic change, the small changes we make do not mean we have to live a less comfortable life. In essence, we should just use what we require and no more than that. Nowadays, people waste with no good reason, such as leaving the water on during our bathroom routine when washing our faces or brushing our teeth.
 
If you are interested in living a sustainable lifestyle then one of the easiest changes to make is to change your diet. We should aim to eat foods that are naturally occurring and that support the food chain. There are suggestions that following a vegetarian diet is the best option for a sustainable lifestyle because it requires the least amount of resources to grow and produce, as well as typically having less impact on the environment.
 
If a vegetarian diet is too extreme then look for foods that are free of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals. These chemicals are detrimental to the environment and can severely impact conditions for humans and animals. Ideally, choosing food that is locally grown is also beneficial because it means less transportation and is typically grown in healthier conditions.
 
Housing can also be sustainable by using fewer resources that are nonrenewable than a typical house. Sustainable housing is also meant to have the least impact on the environment and use less energy to function. Typically, houses that are constructed with sustainability in mind are constructed using materials that are friendly to the environment, such as brick, stone or adobe. To take it a step further, you could create a power resource that uses wind and sun instead.
 
To live a sustainable lifestyle means to tread on the earth with light feet and leave less of a carbon footprint.

A sustainable lifestyle is one that encourages us to use as little of the earth’s resources as possible. It also suggests the use of renewal resources in order to have less of a negative impact on the world. It is basically a way of life that asks us to be conscious of what we are taking from the earth and to minimize our use of unnecessary products and resources.

​There are simple yet effective ways that everyone can make a difference to future generations and to make the world a better place to live in. These changes to maintaining a sustainable lifestyle include our choices of food, energy and transportation

​While this may sound like a dramatic change, the small changes we make do not mean we have to live a less comfortable life. In essence, we should just use what we require and no more than that. Nowadays, people waste with no good reason, such as leaving the water on during our bathroom routine when washing our faces or brushing our teeth. 

If you are interested in living a sustainable lifestyle then one of the easiest changes to make is to change your diet. We should aim to eat foods that are naturally occurring and that support the food chain. There are suggestions that following a vegetarian diet is the best option for a sustainable lifestyle because it requires the least amount of resources to grow and produce, as well as typically having less impact on the environment. 

If a vegetarian diet is too extreme then look for foods that are free of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals. These chemicals are detrimental to the environment and can severely impact conditions for humans and animals. Ideally, choosing food that is locally grown is also beneficial because it means less transportation and is typically grown in healthier conditions. 

Housing can also be sustainable by using fewer resources that are nonrenewable than a typical house. Sustainable housing is also meant to have the least impact on the environment and use less energy to function. Typically, houses that are constructed with sustainability in mind are constructed using materials that are friendly to the environment, such as brick, stone or adobe. To take it a step further, you could create a power resource that uses wind and sun instead. 

To live a sustainable lifestyle means to tread on the earth with light feet and leave less of a carbon footprint, which is important when we live with conscious awareness. 

We have been using crystals and gemstones as items of beauty and mysterious gifts for centuries. When the energy fields of your body are depleted due to constant suffering from illnesses, emotional outbreaks or stress, specific crystals have the capability to stimulate these energy fields and establish the much needed energy equilibrium.

​Crystals contain spiritual energy that brings balance to your body’s energy and cleans negativities. People around the world have increasingly been looking for crystal healing to treat asthma, insomnia, stress, depression, colitis and many other diseases. 

Healers place the crystals on specific areas of your body called chakras. You can also carry, wear or place the rightly chosen crystals to feel the healing vibrations.

Crystals can help you live a healthy and peaceful life in the following ways:

Protective and Shielding Crystals
Wearing or carrying the shielding amulets can protect you from a number of negative influences. They work by absorbing all the negativities from your body through vibrations. Since crystals become impure after picking up bad vibrations from your body, you should know how to cleanse them properly to make the crystals pure again. Fluorite and diamond are the two most popular protective crystals. 

Energizing Crystals
Crystals like topaz and opal help you by providing energy boost from time to time. Very high vibrations of these crystals make them extremely powerful, and this is why they are considered very important when going through bad times. You can use these super-charged stones when feeling weak, broken or fatigued. 

Love Gemstones
Love and forgiveness are the things that can change your whole perspective towards life. When you love someone unconditionally or forgive a person who betrayed you, your heart and soul feels at peace. There are certain gemstones that help people attract love. Rose quartz, Apatite and Colbaltocalcite are such crystals that make you feel compassionate towards everyone around you.

Record Keepers
Certain crystals are very wise and can retain information for a very long time. You can easily identify such gemstones because they have one or more raised triangles. These crystals not only help you retain the information, they also help you maintain focus. Students are advised to keep Ruby, Garnets or Turritella Agate when in class, especially during the exams. 

Chakra Balancing Crystals
Chakras are the specific parts of body where energy imbalances could occur. Using different gemstones, the practitioners can determine where the imbalances are. There are some crystals used to align all your basic chakras. The color of a gemstone and the chakra it is placed on are usually the same. It allows the better transfer of energy and vibrations. 

Meditation Crystals
Focus and clarity of thinking keeps people productive for a very long time. Amethysts, Alabaster and Iolite are such stones that help you increase focus and connect with your inner self. In Eastern cultures emerald has been known to strengthen intelligence.

Crystal healing is very powerful, but as the crystals absorb your negative vibrations, they become impure. You need to maintain the crystals by washing them in salt water or by covering them with table salt. Further you need to wash them in clean tap water before using again.