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Eco-Friendly options to balance our dreams with the needs of the environment and our desire for luxury with the need for sustainability.

Nandu Green is  pleased to bring you products that are free of toxic chemicals, harsh fragrances, and safe for you, your family, your pets and the planet.


"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority." ~ Elwyn Brooks White 


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Giam invites you to live the life of intention you've envisioned. From yoga & fitness DVDs to non-toxic cleaners, we give you the green shopping options and healthy living products to help you live your best life.

Discover health & wellness tools, sustainable living solutions and green products. 

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Exclusively Green, LLC 

Exclusively Green believes that supporting American manufacturers is a very green thing to do. If the product is made here in America it does not have as far to travel and the workers have protections. We keep hearing that there is no American made clothing. Not only is that not true they carry organic cotton, Bamboo and Hemp clothes that are made right here in America! They also carry pet products, soy candles, recycled car tire novelties, and bags. They did not forget about your little ones. They have bamboo blankets and clothing, and non-toxic natural hardwood toys all made right here in America! 

Get your Made in America products at www.ExclusivelyGeenMarket.com  


Find Energy Efficient lighting at Lumens. Stunning in design and performance, less polluting and saves you money.

Lumen Light + Living is dedicated to offering the very best of design-oriented lighting, fans and home accessories. They carry a highly diversified line of quality products from the most contemporary international designs to modern interpretations of the classics. The collection includes both European and American designs including the most popular international contemporary lines. Lumens makes a special effort to showcase the work of studio glassmakers, artisan lamp-makers and small design studios that you won't find anywhere else.

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Delivering New Zealand Made Products To The World!

Leading New Zealand Online Department Store offering Natural NZ Honey, Sheep Skin, NZ Art, Food, Beauty & Health Products, Souvenirs and more!

Shop New Zealand is your one-stop shop where you can reach it all. Their mission is to be the number one direct global market service, offering New Zealand made products and services to the world. The team in Auckland is committed to providing the best possible service. They take pride in their country and people, and are excited to be providing a channel for New Zealand products to reach the world market.

The island nation of New Zealand encapsulates the very essence of untouched beauty as nature intended. Their talented people, affectionately known as Kiwis, named after a native flightless bird, express all that is uniquely New Zealand in the products they produce. Native stones and wood provide natural materials, beautiful and peaceful surroundings provide the inspiration and advanced technology provides the know-how. The result - innovative and unique products, which they offer here at Shop New Zealand.

A nation which prides itself on their ingenuity, providing products equally impressive and competitive in the world market. New Zealand is a multicultural society which embraces diversity. The indigenous people of New Zealand, the Maori, hold culture and art very highly, and this is still evident in today's culture and in many of the products we produce.

At Shop New Zealand the customer is number one. They aim to make it an easy and convenient service. They offer multiple languages and currencies allowing customers to feel confident in their shopping experience. They welcome comments and suggestions as they are always looking for ways to make the customer's shopping experience even better.

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Earth Friendly Options For Your Green Lifestyle.

Environmentally conscious products are just like everything else we inevitably use, they’re just healthier for the planet. This in turn means they are safer and healthier for our families, our selves. A few, small eco-wise lifestyle changes in our purchasing habits will make a tangible difference to the environment and can help us all live a little greener and save our precious planet.

In line with our health & healing efforts, when possible, we feature Organic, Natural Health, Earth-Friendly products and services to offer a meaningful and environmentally conscious shopping experience. The green companies, brands and services we feature can help you discover a greener way of living that contributes to a healthier and happier future.

Our interests and concerns motivated the research into the subjects we have touched upon. We’ve provided information links for your further inquiry and encourage you to join our quest for a healthy, happy life in a green, strong and cleaner world. 

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Eco Friendly Lifestyle and Habitat

Are you wondering how to incorporate sustainable design and environmentally friendly products into your home?

  • Choose fabrics and materials that come from natural renewable resources such as wool, silk, sisal, coir, sea grass, jute and hemp.
  • Specify carpeting that is made from 100% wool or 100% natural plant fiber or any combination of natural fibers.
  • Choose furnishing and accessories that are durable, long lasting, adaptable, reusable and biodegradable.
  • These include natural wood, reclaimed wood, bamboo, cork and tile.

"If you do one thing this month … kick off your shoes: you'll keep harmful chemicals out of your home—and your body!"

Removing your shoes when you enter a home is a sign of respect in many countries. But it's also an easy way to protect your health. "Your shoes pick up particles that contain lead from paint, pesticides from lawns, allergens from plants, and bacteria from animal feces," says John Roberts, M.S., an environmental engineer in Seattle who has conducted 15 studies on chemical exposure in homes. When you walk in your door, these pollutants are carried in and become part of the dust in your home, increasing your risk of health problems like asthma and allergies. To safeguard your well-being, place a doormat at every entryway and wipe off your shoes before you enter, then slide out of them. (A study by the Environmental Protection Agency found that homes with doormats and no-shoes policies had 60 percent less lead dust in the atmosphere than those without.) And while you're at it, slip into a pair of slippers. Your tired feet--and your floors--will thank you."

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REFRIGERATOR

Do: Replace an older refrigerator with a new, efficient one. Refrigerators made pre-1993 use twice as much energy as the new ENERGY STAR-qualified models.

Save: $45 to $65 a year in energy costs.

SODA CANS

Do: Recycle.

Save: Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a television or operate a computer for three hours.

LIGHT BULBS

Do: Replace five of your most used incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (which use two-thirds less energy, generate 70 percent less heat and last up to10 times longer).

Save: $25 to $65 a year in energy costs, depending on the wattage and how long you leave bulbs on.

Bigger Picture: If every American home did that, U.S. consumers would save as much as $6.5 billion a year in electricity costs and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to that from more than 8 million cars.

Note: A small amount of mercury is sealed within the glass tubing of compact fluorescent light bulbs. Don't throw them out with regular household trash if better options exist. For disposal guidelines: visit www.earth911.org and plug in your zip code; call 877-EARTH911 call your local waste management company; or visit www.lamprecycle.org. Some stores take back used CFLs.)

AIR FILTERS

Do: Change the air filters in your furnace regularly.

Save: Up to 5 percent of heating costs.

WASHER AND DRYER

Do: Wash only full loads.

Save: As much as 3,400 gallons of water a year.

Do: Use the "cold" setting (with a coldwater laundry detergent) or "warm" setting whenever possible. Heating water to "hot" accounts for 90 percent of the machine's washing energy; only 10 percent goes to power the motor.

Save: Switching to "cold" can save the average household more than $400 annually with an electric water heater, $300 annually with a gas heater.

Do: If your dryer has a moisture sensor that turns the machine off automatically when clothes are dry, use it.

Don't: Do not over-dry laundry.

Save: An electric dryer operating an extra 15 minutes a load can cost you up to $34 a year in wasted energy; a gas dryer,

$21 a year.

Do: Clean the lint trap before every load.

Save: As much as $35 a year.

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Shape Magazine - April 2008

5 habits of smart organic shoppers: yes, you can go green—without ending up in the red. Try these ideas on your next grocery run.

With global sales of organic foods expected to reach $80 billion this year, there's a wider (and more confusing) selection of earth-friendly fare in your supermarket than ever before. In his new book, The Organic Food Shopper's Guide, food and gardening expert Jeff Cox tells you why these goodies are worth it and where to buy them. Follow his five tips to get the biggest bang for your organic buck.

1. Search for the seal. In 2002 the USDA created a new label to help shoppers distinguish at a glance which grocery items are organic and which are conventionally grown. The seal has become more widely used on products ranging from apples to animal crackers. When you see the words USDA Organic on a brown and green or black and white label, you can be assured that at least 95 percent of the ingredients are certified organic.

The seal ensures not only that the produce has been grown without the use of pesticides and chemicals, but also that those fruits and vegetables haven't been genetically altered or treated with radiation to prevent spoiling. Meat, eggs, and dairy products certified as organic come from animals that have been treated humanely and haven't been fed growth hormones or antibiotics. While the USDA prevents companies from using the seal if they don't meet strict requirements for the growing and handling of food, the agency still permits them to use the word organic on packaging if just 70 percent of the ingredients in the food fall into that category.

2. Decipher the numbers How can you be sure a regular apple hasn't rolled into an organic bin? Check the little numbered stickers affixed to most fruits and veggies. The labels on organic produce have a five-digit code starting with the number nine, while nonorganic produce has a four-digit number. Genetically modified produce (artificially engineered to resist pests and grow bigger, among other things) has a five-digit code starting with the number eight.

3. Make budget-friendly choices Since organic foods do have a higher price tag than their conventional counterparts, Cox recommends starting with organic varieties of the fruits and vegetables most often heavily treated with chemicals. "Strawberries; apples; leafy greens; and fruits with pits, like peaches, plums, and cherries, are most susceptible to bugs and mold, so they're often doused with pesticides and fungicides," he says. Citrus fruits, melons, potatoes, and carrots all have skin or a peel you can scrub clean or remove completely, so it's easier to avoid these potentially toxic extras. If citrus zest is a staple in your cooking, however, it's wise to buy organic lemons and oranges.

4. Know when to skip the fresh stuff If you're buying produce in season, it's best to get it from your local farm stand. During other times of the year, Cox suggests buying the canned or frozen organic versions from a large manufacturer like Del Monte or Cascadian Farms. "You'll get a fruit or vegetable preserved just after it's been harvested rather than paying three times as much for something shipped in from another hemisphere," he says. To keep your grocery bill in check, "write to your favorite manufacturers and ask if they can send you a few coupons," he says. "It's certainly in their best interest to win your loyalty." Cox also recommends joining a community-supported agriculture cooperative, which allows you to pay for a weekly "subscription" to receive produce grown nearby. Find one in your area at localharvest.org.

5. Be picky about packaged goods Because they're processed, you may think it isn't worth the money to buy boxed and bagged items like organic crackers, pasta sauces, and breakfast cereals. However, by doing so you can avoid additives typically found in foods. "Organic packaged goods are made without artificial preservatives, fillers, extenders, tenderizers, coloring, dyes, and emulsifiers," says Cox. "These extras aren't naturally in foods."

Adapted with permission of John Wiley & Sons Inc. from The Organic Food Shopper's Guide. Copyright [c] 2008 by Jeff Cox. This book is available at bookstores, online booksellers, and wiley.com.

COPYRIGHT 2008 Weider Publications

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Eco-Friendly Home - Pillows, lighting, tables, desks and modern outdoor living products. FeelMoreHuman.com 

Feel More Human has a wide variety of modern decor and modern lifestyle products. Feel More Human understands that 'modern lifestyle' can be a generic term, but it is the new reality. We think about it as being a balance. A harmony between modern comforts and being a good global citizen. It's a fact that we don't live like our parents, that we want cleaner, less cluttered and healthier ways to live. Enjoy shopping eco-options for your green lifestyle!

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Hemp

While the world is rediscovering hemp, people are discovering the nutritive powers of hemp foods and oils. High in complete protein and bountiful in essential fatty acids, hemp foods and oils are changing the way people eat.

 


 

  


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Hemp is Cannabis grown for fibre, food, fuel, or other non-drug uses. Historically, the textile uses have been most important.

Cannabis grown as hemp is the same species as that grown for marijuana, although millenia of selective breeding has resulted in varieties that look quite different. Hemp grown for fibre is planted closely, resulting in tall, slender plants with long fibres.

Hemp use dates back to the Stone Age, with hemp fiber imprints found in pottery shards in China over 10,000 years old.

Varieties

There are broadly three groups of cannabis varieties being cultivated today:

  • Varieties primarily cultivated for their fibre, characterized by long stems and little branching, called industrial hemp
  • Varieties grown for seed from which hemp oil is extracted
  • Varieties grown for medicinal or recreational purposes.

A nominal if not legal distinction is often made between hemp, with concentrations of psychoactive chemicals far too low to be useful as a drug, and cannabis used for medical, recreational, or spiritual purposes.

Until its rediscovery in the late 1980s, the use of hemp for fibre production had declined sharply over the past decades, but hemp still occupied an important place amongst natural fibres as it is strong, durable and unaffected by water. The main uses of hemp fibre were in rope, sacking, carpet, nets and webbing. A hemp clothing industry was reborn in the West in 1988, and hemp is being used in increasing quantities in paper manufacturing. The cellulose content is about 70%.

Major Hemp Producing Countries

From the 1950s to the 1980s the Soviet Union (now Russia) was the world's largest producer (3,000 km² in 1970). The main production areas were in Ukraine, the Kursk and Orel regions of Russia, and near the Polish border.

Other important producing countries were China, Hungary, the former Yugoslavia, Romania, Poland, France and Italy.

Canada, Britain, and Germany all resumed commercial production in the 1990s. British production is mostly used as bedding for horses; other uses are under development. The largest outlet for German fibre is composite automotive panels. Companies in Canada, UK, USA and Germany among many others are processing hemp seed into a growing range of food products and cosmetics; many traditional growing countries still continue with textile grade fibre production.

Harvesting the Fibre

Smallholder plots are usually harvested by hand. The plants are cut at 2 to 3 cm above the soil and left on the ground to dry. Mechanical harvesting is now common, using specially adapted cutter-binders or simpler cutters.

The cut hemp is laid in swathes to dry for up to four days. This was traditionally followed by retting, either water retting whereby the bundled hemp floats in water or dew retting whereby the hemp remains on the ground and is affected by the moisture in dew moisture, and by moulds and bacterial action. Modern processes use steam and machinery to separate the fibre, a process known as thermo-mechanical pulping.

Hemp Cultivation

From the 1881 Household Cyclopedia

The soils most suited to the culture of this plant are those of the deep, black, putrid vegetable kind, that are low, and rather inclined to moisture, and those of the deep mellow, loamy, or sandy descriptions. The quantity of produce is generally much greater on the former than on the latter; but it is said to be greatly inferior in quality. It may, however, be grown with success on lands of a less rich and fertile kind by proper care and attention in their culture and preparation.

In order to render the grounds proper for the reception of the crop, they should be reduced into a fine mellow state of mould, and be perfectly cleared from weeds, by repeated ploughings. When it succeeds grain crops, the work is mostly accomplished by three ploughings, and as many harrowings: the first being given immediately after the preceding crop is removed, the second early in the spring, and the last, or seed earth, just before the seed is to be put in. In the last ploughing, well rotted manure, in the proportion of fifteen or twenty, or good compost, in the quantity of twenty-five or thirty-three horse-cart loads, should be turned into the land; as without this it is seldom that good crops can be produced. The surface of the ground being left perfectly flat, and as free from furrows as possible; as by these means the moisture is more effectually retained, and the growth of the plants more fully promoted.

It is of much importance in the cultivation of hemp crops that the seed be new, and of a good quality, which may in some measure be known by its feeling heavy in the hand, and being of a bright shining color.

The proportion of seed that is most commonly employed, is from two to three bushels, according to the quality of the land; but, as the crops are greatly injured by the plants standing too closely together, two bushels, or two bushels and a half may be a more advantageous quantity.

As the hemp plant is extremely tender in its early growth, care should be taken not to put the seed into the ground at so early a period, as that it may be liable to be injured by the effects of frost; nor to protract the sowing to so late a season as that the quality of the produce may be effected. The best season, on the drier sorts of land in the southern districts, is as soon as possible after the frosts are over in April; and, on the same descriptions of soil, in the more northern ones, towards the close of the same month or early in the ensuing one.

The most general method of putting crops of this sort into the soil is the broadcast, the seed being dispersed over the surface of the land in as even a manner as possible, and afterwards covered in by means of a very light harrowing. In many cases, however, especially when the crops are to stand for seed, the drill method in rows, at small distances, might be had recourse to with advantage; as, in this way, the early growth of the plants would be more effectually promoted, and the land be kept in a more clean and perfect state of mould, which are circumstances of importance in such crops. In whatever method the seed is put in, care must constantly be taken to keep the birds from it for some time afterwards.

This sort of crop is frequently cultivated on the same piece of ground for a great number of years, without any other kind intervening; but, in such cases, manure must be applied with almost every crop, in pretty large proportions, to prevent the exhaustion that must otherwise take place. It may be sown after most sorts of grain crops, especially where the land possesses sufficient fertility, and is in a proper state of tillage.

As hemp, from its tall growth and thick foliage, soon covers the surface of the land, and prevents the rising of weeds, little attention is necessary after the seed has been put into the ground, especially where the broadcast method of sowing is practised; but, when put in by the drill machine, a hoeing or two may be had recourse to with advantage in the early growth of the crop.

In the culture of this plant, it is particularly necessary that the same piece of land grows both male and female, or what is sometimes denominated simple hemp. The latter kind contains the seed.

When the grain is ripe (which is known by its becoming of a whitish-yellow color, and a few of the leaves beginning to drop from the stems); this happens commonly about thirteen or fourteen weeks from the period of its being sown, according as the season may be dry or wet (the first sort being mostly ripe some weeks before the latter), the next operation is that of taking it from the ground; which is effected by pulling it up by the roots, in small parcels at a time, by the hand, taking care to shake off the mould well from them before the handsful are laid down. In some districts, the whole crop is pulled together, without any distinction being made between the different kinds of hemp; while, in others, it is the practice to separate and pull them at different times, according to their ripeness. The latter is obviously the better practice; as by pulling a large proportion of the crop before it is in a proper state of maturity, the quantity of produce must not only be considerably lessened, but its quality greatly injured by being rendered less durable.

After being thus pulled, it is tied up in small parcels, or what are sometimes termed baits.

Where crops of this kind are intended for seeding, they should be suffered to stand till the seed becomes in a perfect state of maturity, which is easily known by the appearance of it on inspection. The stems are then pulled and bound up, as in the other case, the bundles being set up in the same manner as grain, until the seed becomes so dry and firm as to shed freely. It is then either immediately threshed out upon large cloths for the purpose in the field, or taken home to have the operation afterwards performed.

The hemp, as soon as pulled, is tied up in small bundles, frequently at both ends.

It is then conveyed to pits, or ponds of stagnant water, about six or eight feet in depth, such as have a clayey soil being in general preferred, and deposited in beds, according to their size, and depth, the small bundles being laid both in a straight direction and crosswise of each other, so as to bind perfectly together; the whole, being loaded with timber, or other materials, so as to keep the beds of hemp just below the surface of the water.

It is not usual to water more than four or five times in the same pit, till it has been filled with water. Where the ponds are not sufficiently large to contain the whole of the produce at once, it is the practice to pull the hemp only as it can be admitted into them, it being thought disadvantageous to leave the hemp upon the ground after being pulled. It is left in these pits four, five, or six days, or even more, according to the warmth of the season and the judgment of the operator, on his examining whether the hempy material readily separates from the reed or stem; and then taken up and conveyed to a pasture field which is clean and even, the bundles being loosened and spread out thinly, stem by stem, turning it every second or third day, especially in damp weather, to prevent its being injured by worms or other insects. It should remain in this situation for two, three, four, or more weeks, according to circumstances, and be then collected together when in a perfectly dry state, tied up into large bundles, and placed in some secure building until an opportunity is afforded for breaking it, in order to separate the hemp. By this means the process of grassing is not only shortened, but the more expensive ones of breaking, scutching, and bleaching the yarn, rendered less violent and troublesome.

After the hemp has been removed from the field it is in a state to be broken and swingled, operations that are mostly performed by common laborers, by means of machinery for the purpose, the produce being tied up in stones. The refuse collected in the latter process is denominated sheaves, and is in some districts employed for the purposes of fuel. After having undergone these different operations, it is ready for the purposes of the manufacturer.

Future of Hemp

In the last decade hemp has been widely promoted as a crop for the future. This is in particular stimulated by new technologies which make hemp suitable for industrial paper manufacturing, use as a renewable energy source (biofuel), and the use of hemp derivatives as replacement for petrochemical products.

The increased demand for health food has stimulated the trade in shelled hemp seed while hemp oil is increasingly being used in the manufacturing of bodycare products.

Jesse Ventura was a vocal proponent of hemp cultivation while governor of Minnesota, though agricultural policymakers within his administration felt that hemp cultivation could not compete economically with crops such as corn and soybeans.

The THC Debate

Hemp contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the actual psychoactive ingredient found in hashish. THC is present in all hemp varieties to some extent. In varieties grown for use as a drug, males are removed in order to prevent fertilization. THC levels can reach as high as 20-30% in the unfertilized females, which are given ample room to flower. In hemp varieties grown for seed or fiber use, the plants are grown very closely together and a very dense biomass product is obtained, rich in oil from the seeds and fibre from the stalks. Both the complete protein and the oils contained in hempseeds (rich in linoleic and linolenic acids) are in ideal ratios for human nutrition.

On October 9, 2001, the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) ruled that even traces of THC in products intended for food use would be illegal as of February 6, 2002. This Interpretive Rule would have ruled out the production or use of hempseed or hempseed oil in food use in the USA, but after the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) filed suit the rule was stayed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on March 7, 2002. On March 21, 2003, the DEA issued a nearly identical Final Rule which was also stayed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on April 16, 2003. On February 6, 2004 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision in favor of the HIA in which Judge Betty Fletcher wrote, "[T]hey (DEA) cannot regulate naturally-occurring THC not contained within or derived from marijuana-i.e. non-psychoactive hemp is not included in Schedule I. The DEA has no authority to regulate drugs that are not scheduled, and it has not followed procedures required to schedule a substance. The DEA's definition of "THC" contravenes the unambiguously expressed intent of Congress in the CSA and cannot be upheld." On September 28, 2004 the HIA claimed victory after DEA declined to appeal to the United States Supreme Court the ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals protecting the sale of hemp-containing foods. Industrial hemp remains legal for import and sale in the U.S., but U.S. farmers still aren't permitted to grow it. Such stubbornness against a chemical widely thought to be less addictive or harmful than legal nicotine or alcohol leads some to suspect ulterior motives such as protection of the synthetic-fibre, wood pulp, petrochemical, and pharmochemical industries. (see conspiracy theory) The position has been an occasional embarrassment to the US government, as when they ignored their own arguments and grew it large-scale in Kentucky and Wisconsin for World War II.

The presence of THC in hemp varieties and the fear that THC could be extracted from industrial hemp for illegal purposes has hampered the development of hemp in many countries. Since the early 1990s, however, countries including Canada, Australia, the UK, The Netherlands and Germany have allowed experimental hemp plantings and some commercial scale production. Plant breeders are working on the development of new varieties which are low in THC. 


Exotic Herbs, Oils, Seeds & Scents

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 For those that enjoy the pleasure of smoking but prefer to avoid the nicotine and carcinogenic toxins present in commercial tobacco, there is an alternative. Some smokers find pleasure in high quality, fresh, natural, chemical- and pesticide-free herbs and plants that are known natural organic smoking herbs; many are reported to have beneficial medicinal properties.

 

Smoking Blends Are Legal


Many aromatic herbal smoking blends are also used for incense and for spiritual purposes. Inhalation is said to promote, exuberance, euphoria and relaxation. Many smoking herbs offer a sense of hypnotic repose and spiritual enlightenment.


Bearberry, Comfrey Leaf, Coltsfoot, Hops, Horehound, Mint, Stinging Nettles, Mullein Weed and Yerba Buena reportedly have ingredients that help to clear the lungs and repair a damaged respiratory system.


Blue Lotus, Blue Lily, Betony, Mugwort, Calamus, Galangol saffron, Brahmi and Indian Sarsaparilla are but a few of the other herbal highs. Many of these herbs can be found in most herb gardens, at fresh markets, smoke shops, health food stores or from a plethora of internet marketers.


Gather herbs.


Herbs are either harvested fresh or purchased dried or fresh. Place fresh herbs in small bundles tied with a rubber band. Hand upside down in a warm, dry place. The rubber bands will shrink down as the herbs dry, preventing the bundles from falling apart.


Experiment with blending different herbs to find a mixture that suits your taste.


When dried, crumble or pulverize the dried leaves and flowers to the texture of pipe tobacco. The mixture can be smoked in a pipe or hand rolled into cigarettes for your smoking pleasure.


Blends of native herbs offer a smooth, satisfying smoke. Completely natural, additive-free, legal herbal smoking products are found to be helpful in curbing nicotine use. None of these herbs will cause you to fail a drug test; they may become a health benefactor as they help people quit smoking


Herbal highs are alternatives to common illegal drugs and have been used worldwide for ages. Herbal smoking blends are not marijuana or tobacco. They are different plants and will taste and burn somewhat differently than other smokeables. 

 

 

 

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Amla has the highest content of assimiable Vitamin C known to man. The wonderous juice of amia fruit is both sweet and sour at the same time. Chewing on the dried fruit and also sipping water produces a feeling of natural calm. Ayurveda likes the somatic effect of this fruit as being similar to an alcohol cocktail.

Amia fruit is found in wild abundance all over the sub-Himalayan forests. Amia is a sacred fuit and it offered to the Lord Shiva; one of the main Deities of Hinduism. Amal is referred to in ancient text as being the very best medicine to prevent aging. It is a strong rejuvenative, rich in vitamin C. 

  


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Offering you the best selection of quality cloth diapers and accessories, nursing tanks and bras, organic layettes for babies, baby slings and many, many natural and organic products for baby, mom and family!


"We are all part of the environment and what we do to the environment, we do to ourselves. This is one of the cornerstone messages of the environmental movement. And in the same way that environmental degragation takes place in a variety of forms, so too does environmental healing." ~ Greenpeace Canada


Earth Mama - Angel Baby! Have fun visiting this lovely store! Earth Mama uses the highest quality oils and QAI certified organic herbs. Their products are cruelty-free, certified vegan, kosher and 100% toxin-free - that means no phthalates, parabens, SLS, artificial preservatives, fragrances or dyes. Mama's products have never had them and never will!