Green Your Internal Environment.
Going green actually begins with tackling the toxic buildup inside your own body. Besides using an effective total-body cleansing formula made with herbs and other natural ingredients, consuming more fiber also assists with healthy detoxification by helping to absorb and eliminate toxins from the body. You can also keep your internal environment green with probiotics, the friendly intestinal bacteria that help limit pathogens and boost immunity. Available in supplement form and in fermented foods such as yogurt, these bacteria help your immune system fight off infections and synthesize beneficial vitamins.

Eat Locally Grown Organic Foods.
Buying locally grown organic food means fewer greenhouse gases released by trucks and planes transporting food to market. While the items in the conventional supermarket travel an average of 1,500 miles from the ground to the grocery store shelf (sustainabletable.org), those at the local farmer’s market come from nearby counties. Choosing organic foods also discourages farmers from using herbicides, pesticides and other toxins that pollute our natural food sources.

Ease Up on Heating and Cooling.
In addition to using less hot water, lowering your thermostat during the winter months and raising it in the summer can significantly cut back on energy use and costs. Doing so will also reduce the amount of greenhouse gases generated to produce the extra energy. For every degree you move the thermostat, you save up to 4 percent of your energy bill. Other energy saving tips include using fans during hotter days to make your house feel several degrees cooler and opening windows during the summer to let in the cooler air.

Switch to Fluorescent Light Bulbs.
Fluorescent light bulbs are approximately four times more efficient than conventional light bulbs and last up to ten times longer. In the long run, this saves a considerable amount of money and energy and cuts back on the amount of greenhouse gases released during electricity production.

Choose Non-Toxic Paints.
Conventional paints are filled with volatile organic chemicals (VOCs)—chemicals released into your indoor, household air. These toxins have been linked to decreased respiratory function and a possible increased risk of developing asthma and cancer. Natural paints are now available that have eliminated VOCs and use ingredients such essential oils, beeswax, plant dyes and natural minerals instead.

Bathe Faster, Smarter.
Every minute you are in the shower, another 6 gallons of water go down the drain. Shortening your bathing time helps conserve water, as does reducing the amount of time you spend in the shower and installing a low-flow shower head to reduce water consumption by up to 50 percent. Other tips include keeping the thermostat on your hot water heater at 120 degrees; washing your clothes in cold water; and hanging clothes out to dry instead of tossing them in the dryer.

Scrub with Natural Cleaners.
Conventional household cleaners often contain oil-based solvents and glycol ether, which are laden with harmful chemicals. Choose natural, non-toxic alternatives instead to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances.
Products with the Energy Star label meet strict energy efficiency criteria in order to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Energy Star refrigerators are 15 percent more efficient than other refrigerators, and televisions that have the Energy Star label use half the electricity of regular TVs when they are in standby mode.

Fill Your Home with Plants.
House plants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. In addition, spider plants and peace lilies remove carcinogens such as benzene and formaldehyde from your indoor air. In the yard, plant native vegetation suited to your climate. They require less attention and resist pests and insects, while at the same time attracting beneficial insects such as pollinating bees. Local plants also require less fertilizer, pesticides and water.

Reuse, Recycle and Repair Your Stuff.
When you throw out a household item instead of fixing it, you waste all the energy that went into manufacturing and transporting that object. Fix it instead and conserve the energy and raw materials that would go into a replacement product. Other “green” tips for reusing and recycling include donating used objects to local thrift shops; recycling bottles and cans instead of tossing them in the trash; and using rechargeable batteries whenever possible.

Spring into Herbal Cleansing for Renewed Health
Chances are when you hear the words “spring cleaning” you think about things like getting rid of the clutter in your closets or getting to those unpacked boxes in the garage. But there’s another side of spring cleaning that’s just as important, and it has to do with tidying up your internal environment.

Juicing Your Way to Optimum Health
Throughout history the remarkable health benefits of fruits and vegetables have been recognized by cultures across the globe. Nowadays as more and more people are making a conscious choice to improve their health through beneficial diet and lifestyle changes, juicing is enjoying a popularity boost like never before.