Holistic Living With Rachel Avalon
True Health With True Purpose
Through powerful marketing and cultural cues, we are conditioned at a very young age to see our beauty and physical appearance as inadequate or flawed. Not surprisingly, there is a huge demand for cosmetics in the U.S. and with that comes an onslaught of questionable chemicals and business practices. Just follow the money… The United States has actually been considered…
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To improve your healthy habits and sustainability, you can make household cleaning easier and safer with my best tips for nontoxic cleaners. Plus, learn about greenwashing, why I avoid the brand Method, and my favorite recipe for a DIY, homemade, all-purpose cleaner… Are You Cleaning with Toxins? Due to lax laws in the United States, manufacturers of cleaning products can…
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Although clean energy, like wind and solar, are gaining popularity worldwide, about 30% of U.S. energy is still sourced from coal-burning power plants. With that comes serious consequences for our collective health, the health of the planet, and how our political system is financially influenced. Just follow the money… Nearly $6.8million was spent on campaign contributions connected to coal mining…
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Big Alcohol has done its best to portray its products as distinctly different, or less harmful, than smoking cigarettes. Although smoking does kill more people each year, it doesn’t mean the alcoholic beverage industry is exactly innocent. Just follow the money… Not only has Big Alcohol used some of the same cunning marketing and “educational” tactics as Big Tobacco, the…
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Most people have no idea what can be legally lurking in alcoholic beverages. Since the Department of Treasury predominately regulates alcohol, companies aren’t required to disclose their ingredients. One exception is for non-malt beer and wine containing less than 7% alcohol, which is subsequently regulated by the FDA rather than the TTB (The Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade…
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For decades the concern over whether artificial sweeteners cause cancer has been hotly debated, especially since some artificial sweeteners have been shown to cause cancer in rats and their offspring. Cancer hasn’t been the only safety and health concern though… Here is a basic list of side effects from artificial sweeteners that have been reported: Headaches Migraines Altered taste buds…
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Some sweeteners to avoid or minimize are obvious, while others are downright confusing. That’s because “sugar” is such a broad term for a vast array of sweeteners and companies often use clever marketing to make their products seems healthier than they are. So, it’s important to get clear on what’s out there and learn about the shocking details of traditional,…
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If you’re aimed at overcoming a sweet tooth, sugar addiction, or increasing overall health, it’s incredibly helpful to understand why sugar can have such a powerful pull on us and the natural alternatives to choose from. As a species we’re literally hardwired to enjoy sweets. It’s what kept many of our ancient ancestors alive when food was scarce because not…
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2020 Vision (Physically & Energetically) #holistichealth #wellness #detox #cleaneating #plantbased# #healthyrecipes #avaloncleanse #sustainability #fitness #mindfulness #healthylifestyle - https://mailchi.mp/rachelavalon/2020-vision-physically-energetically
One more reason for people to go vegan... #plantbased #GoVegan #holistichealth #healthy
Scientists are warning that countries need to set a date for peak meat production to tackle the climate emergency.
"As a planet, we need to transition away from a dependence on livestock, just as we need to to transition away from fossil fuels."
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/12/peak-meat-climate-crisis-livestock-meat-dairy
