BACK TO BASICS ~ GREEN HOME TODAY
INTRODUCTION to. Natural is not a religion. It's actually a science. If natural was not truly effective, humankind would have ceased to exist long ago.
I was once told, "I don't believe in natural products." My first thought was: It's not a religion. As much as we think that the green movement is new and trendy (and questionable), I am sure our ancestors are amused.
Life was simple back then, and it was natural.
While our generation needs to be trained to use the laundry line, cloth diapers, garden, and to accept hand-me-downs without shame, our previous generations knew nothing else. They canned and reused handmade cloth bibs - stains and all. They did not have a too-big house to store electronic and paper clutter. Water did not magically come from bottles. Harmful prescription medication was not pushed down their throats. They never freshened the air with hanging pine-scented trees. And, they certainly didn't grab a box out of the freezer and call it a meal.
This book came about from a blog series I felt needed to be shared. It’s about going back to basics. On the following pages, you’ll find some of the most inspiring articles from nine influential women. You’ll find everything from shopping consciously for clothing to decorating eco-style; from handmade know-how to eco-friendly cleaning. You’ll get a taste of what it means to dabble in healthy eating and healthy baking. You’ll also learn how to heal the body, mind and spirit with Reiki while ridding the body of stress with yoga and breath. The final article sums it all up and leaves you with a call-to-action on your natural, ecohealthy journey.
Life was simple back then, and, it was natural. Vinegar was used to disinfect, and essential oils and herbs were used to heal. Plots of land were used to grow food, and scrap fabrics were used to make dolls.
This book has been created to make holistic living simple and approachable so that you can start with one thing today. May you be inspired to live an eco-healthy life.
Our ancestors didn't use words like "ecoconscious" or "environmentally friendly" or "natural" because they didn't need to. Everything was eco-friendly and virtually non-toxic - and everything was natural.
Gabriella Volpe
There was no need to believe in natural living. It was just a way of life. Our ancestors' fundamental belief was that everything they needed to survive was naturally provided by Mother Earth.
Creator and Writer at Green Home Today (Feel free to share this ebook with your tribe.)
To all those who say they don't believe in natural products - luckily, they don't have
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