Sustainable Habits for A Healthy & Eco-Friendly New Year
New Year’s resolutions can often be stressful with the pressure to ‘become a better you’; many of us break their resolution before the end of January! If this sounds familiar but you want to make some changes to be kinder to yourself and the environment, here’s a selection of gentler, alternative options to looking after yourself in 2020.
Hydrate is key
One of the most underrated but beneficial steps is simply to drink more water. Helping you to think and focus better, better hydration is a huge asset when getting back to the 9-5 routine. With plenty of health benefits, drinking between six and eight glasses of fluid a day helps flush out toxins, supporting the function of the liver and kidneys. You’ll also notice incredible benefits to your skin, helping it to look healthy and hydrated. Instead of picking up a plastic bottle from the nearest shop, try carrying an aluminium bottle. They’re lightweight, reusable and you’ll find yourself saving some much-needed pennies after splashing out at Christmas time!
Support Local
You often hear the term ‘shop local’, and for good reason. Purchasing goods from nearby suppliers helps to invest in your area and maintain the sustainability of your local economy. Taking a trip down to your nearest fresh fruit and vegetable market will reduce your carbon footprint and encourage that ‘five-a-day’ target. Be sure to take a cotton tote bag with you too, for added style and eco-friendliness!
Green your Routine
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and with labels riddled with scary-sounding chemicals, sometimes it can be a job to know how best to take care of it. Often the larger commercial skin care ranges contain additives that strip away natural oils, drying the skin. By making the switch to certified organic skincare, you’re supporting green brands dedicated to making safe, effective products with your skin in mind. You won’t find any parabens, phthalates, SLS, artificial fragrances, formaldehyde, nanoparticles or propane/petroleum bases in any of our Herbfarmacy products.
Herbal Helpers in the Cold & Flu Season
Christmas might be over, but the bugs are still lingering. Boost your immune system and help relieve cough and cold symptoms with our NEW Echinacea & Elderberry Winter Tonic and Easy Breathe Balm.
The Winter Tonic contains Echinacea that, famously, provides natural nutritional support especially during the cold and flu season. Black Elderberry is an ancient winter hedgerow remedy, whose ability to support the body’s immune system has now been widely researched.
Our 100% organic Easy Breathe Balm can be applied to the chest to help clear congestion. Thanks to its powerful blend of anti-inflammatory peppermint, antibacterial lemon tea tree and Eucalyptus acting as a
decongestant, it is sure to help provide natural relief for cold symptoms.
Sleep & Peace of Mind
Simple changes to your bedtime routine might encourage better quality and plentiful sleep, automatically improving your wellbeing. Made with Chamomile, Lavender, Spearmint, Herefordshire Hops to help de-stress and unwind, our Temple Balm will soothe your mind before sleep and leave you waking up refreshed for your day ahead.
As you can see, the new year doesn’t have to mean dramatically re-inventing your everyday life. Giving these simple and easy tips a go will ensure that you pick up some great healthy habits for 2020, and maybe even longer! Your health and wellbeing will thank you, and so will the planet.