Natural health and wellness isn't just a term or a niche or a topic that's fun to write about - it's a lifestyle. By making the choice to go natural, we are taking control of our own lives and our own health. This doesn't just include the food that we eat, of course. It extends to the medications we take, the stuff we clean our homes with, and the products that we put on our bodies. For some, going natural can even involve things like clothing, furniture, electronics, and building supplies. In the commerce-driven world we inhabit today, it takes dedication to incorporate all the benefits and wonders that nature supplies into our lifestyle, but it can be done.
As a stay-at-home mother on the lower side of the income scale, I know how difficult it can be to feed your family healthy and natural foods on a budget - not to mention use natural cleaning products, soaps, lotions, and remedies for all sorts of illnesses. I have tried everything from opening my own Etsy shop (which was a major flop for me) to writing a novel that you can see here to help fund my passion for natural living, but in the end I have found that with a little bit of planning and even some elbow grease, you don't have to spend more to live naturally.
Start Small
Rome wasn't built in a day, as the saying goes, and making the switch from a chemical-filled household to a healthier and natural one won't happen overnight, either. I have been at it for two years and you can still find evidence of my former lifestyle in my cabinets, shelves, and pantry. It is a learning process, so just start with small steps and use this blog, and the dozens of other great resources spanning the world wide web, to learn more about how to go natural.
Start Today
Don't wait until you have more money, more time, or more motivation to get started. Making it a New Year's resolution just won't cut it - if you are serious about living a natural lifestyle, the best time to get started is right now! Don't be an uninformed consumer. Start asking questions about the ingredients you are bringing into your home, and get creative if you have to. Carpe diem, and your journey to a better lifestyle will be a success.
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