Cutting Carbon - Delivering Value

What exactly is a carbon footprint? Well to put it simply it is a measurement of impact our activities have on the environment, and in particular - climate change. It relates to the amount of green house gases produced in our day-to-day lives through burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transportation, etc. I found this great pie chart above to go along with this explanation. It is meant to show the typical carbon footprint left behind by an average individual in the developed world.

Scary thought isn't it? Think about all this nice weather we have been having... for JANUARY! Don't get me wrong, I love it when it's warm out... but I also live in Pennsylvania where by now it is supposed to be in the low 30s... not 60 degrees.

A carbon footprint is made up of the sum of two parts, the primary footprint (shown by the green slices of the pie chart) and the secondary footprint (shown by the yellow slices).

1. The primary footprint is a measure of our direct emissions of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels including domestic energy consumption and transportation (e.g. car and plane). We have direct control of these.

2. The secondary footprint is a measure of the indirect CO2 emissions from the whole lifecycle of products we use - those associated with their manufacture and eventual breakdown. To put it very simple - the more we buy, the more emissions will be caused on our behalf.

So, is global warming happening? You bet it is. To figure out your own carbon footprint here is a great "carbon footprint calculator" that I found on the internet...My Carbon Footprint.

Let's make it a point to reduce our individual carbon footprint while still understanding that a person needs to get to work, and a person will never stop being a consumer of products.
Here is a list of things you can do to help immediately:

- make it a point to turn it off.... lights, TV, DVD player, computer, etc. Anything not in use should not be on.
- turn down your central heat slightly (try 1 or 2 degrees to start). Just 1 degree will reduce your bill by about 8%.
- turn down the water heating setting (just 2 degrees will have an enormous positive impact).
- remember, there is no point heating the house after you have left for work.
- energy saving light bulbs!
- buy local produce... or even grow your own.
- reduce your consumption of meat (less consumers = less killing of animals)
- buy organic
- recycle as much as possible
- don't buy over packaged products
- shop locally, buy the RIGHT products.

Visit Get Healthy, located in Richboro PA or call our store at 215-355-5350 to find out what we do to help our planet thrive.

Because THIS is not the answer.

According to National Geographic News:

• Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (0.8 degree Celsius) around the world since 1880, much of this in recent decades, according to NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies.

• The rate of warming is increasing. The 20th century's last two decades were the hottest in 400 years and possibly the warmest for several millennia, according to a number of climate studies. And the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports that 11 of the past 12 years are among the dozen warmest since 1850.

Ecco Bella - Discover Intelligent Natural & Organic Beauty

! SALE !  40% off Ecco Bella Cosmetics.

Yes, beauty and intelligence do mix! Welcome to the world of Ecco Bella.

Since 1992 Ecco Bella customers have had access to the purest ingredients. During times of scarcity or inflation, Ecco Bella maintains its commitment to provide clean, high quality, certified organic products. Using only food grade quality and the most precious ingredients that are listed in detail on every label. Ecco Bella was founded out of protest to the use of animal testing of personal care products, are pure and beneficial and available at Get Healthy.

Lotion:
The lotion that launched Ecco Bella is 100% water free. 100% preservative free and organic. The best kept secret of super models and baseball teams! If you have dry skin, live in a dry environment or just want the best lotion on your body, it's everything you ever wanted. Made without water, it relieves of dryness, flaking, and irritation long after other lotions have worn off.  Where's the water? You can drink all the water you need for free! Instead, all Ecco Bella Skin Care products float in the 3000 year old anti-aging plant, organic aloe vera.

Mineral Make-Up:

Mineral make-up with flower waxes feels better on your skin! It's one of natures best kept secrets. Flower wax. The delicate wax that forms a protective coating on flower petals. Without it, the blooms would quickly wilt in the sun and drying wind. And what flower wax can do for flowers, it can also do for your skin. Flower waxes cushion the pigments so make-up feels better and lasts longer.  Magically colors self-adjust to your skin tone. Ecology never looked more stunning. And neither will you.  

Cosmetics are free of: Talc, fragrance, dyes, dust, cruelty and preservatives. 

The products multi-task so you don't have to! 

Every product is both anti-aging and anti-blemish. So, fewer to buy and they do more for you. Not to mention this brand cares about your vitamins too! Only the top 7 nutraceuticals targeted for skin make their way into an Ecco Bella VitaminCell and into your body. They include lutein, lycopene, betacarotene, astaxanthin, advanced vitamin E, vitamin C and CoQ10. 

We know you have sensitive skin. All Ecco Bella products are alcohol-free and are excellent for sensitive skin. Why is it yellow? All the carotenoids for sure! The results - everyone who uses the products sees an improvement in their skin tone, clarity and glow.... Get Healthy would not have it any other way.

Stop in our store to experience Ecco Bella for yourself. We have set up plenty of sample stations so you may try before you buy... but we are certain you will love the products as much as we do. 

Yours truly,

Julie

ChildLife Essentials - "The Trusted Source for your Child's Nutritional Supplements"

As the parent and guardian of your child, you naturally want to protect, nurture, and ensure that your child's health develops fully. You want to give them the best nutritional start possible. Sometimes it takes more than a healthy diet to raise a physically healthy child.

ChildLife essentials provides a complete line of natural nutritional supplements for kids, right here at Get Healthy Vitamins and Supplements. It is formulated and developed by world-renowned homeopathic pediatric specialist Dr. Murray Clark and is the perfect way to get the ultimate health and nutritional support for your children. 

ChildLife essentials is specifically designed for infants and children and support healthy development and natural immune strength. These products come from the highest quality natural ingredients, after all... we are talking about your kids here, and who wouldn't want nothing but the best for them. There are no artificial flavors, sweeteners, and no added coloring. The great taste of these products make them an easy addition to your child's daily routine. 

To make matters even easier, ChildLife offers The Daily Maintenance Kit, and The Immune Support Kit that are featured this week at Get Healthy Vitamins and Supplements. 

The Daily Maintenance kit includes:

- Multi Vitamin & Mineral

- Pure DHA

- Probiotics with Colostrum

- Vitamin C

The Immune Support kit includes:

- Vitamin C

- Echinacea 

- First Defense

Why should a child take Nutritional Supplements?

Studies from around the world show that modern farming methods have resulted in depleted soil conditions. Hence, the foods grown on that soil are lacking essential nutrients needed for healthy development, strong immune function and emotional and mental vitality. 

Fast foods, junk foods, processed foods, poor dietary habits, and the picky appetites of many children also require nutritional supplements to correct and balance deficiencies. 

The increase in exposure to toxic pollutants creates the need for extra immune defense and anti-oxidant protection for today's youth. 

"The body and mind development during childhood create the foundation for the rest of your child's life." I love this quote because it is so true. What we do today effects tomorrow. Especially when it comes to our children. Teaching them to be healthy now plays a big role in how they will take care of themselves in the future years to come. 

Daily supplementation of key vitamins, minerals and other nutrients may help and assist in filling these nutritional gaps. 

*** Mention our blog and receive an additional 10% discount during check-out. 

L.A. Naturals - Feel, Experience, Believe

 

Get Healthy is proud to present our line of liquid herbal extracts and liquid vitamin sprays. Our high quality herbal extracts and vitamin sprays are made from either herbs that are certified organic, ethically wild-harvested or selectively imported, or high quality, gluten free, natural vitamin sources. They are pesticide-free and have never been fumigated or irradiated. They are also free of GMO's (genetically modified organisms). Each herb is custom picked with sensitivity to the environment at the peak of growth cycle by skilled botanists.




L.A. Naturals offers a large variety of herbs and vitamin sprays, including vitamin D3, Vitamin B-12, high quality single herbs such as Echinacea, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo and Kava as well as an assortment of combintations such as Liver Detox, Immuno Tonic, Aller-Calm, Digest-Ease, Echinacea/Goldenseal and Kava Gold.

 

These products are available in liquid tinctures, liquid veggie caps, and liquid spray bottles. Although most are extracted with USP grade grain alcohol, we do offer quite a few alcohol-free tinctures that use USP grade vegetable glycerin and raw New Mexico clover honey added as a sweetener.

Although pills are the traditional form for supplement, there are many advantages to taking herbs in their liquid forms.

BETTER POTENCY:

Most professional herbalists and naturopaths prefer liquid herbal extracts because they tend to be fresher and more potent. The herbs are harvested at the peak of their growth cycle and quickly converted into liquid extracts. Herbs that are dried and then manufactured into pills can loose potency and effectiveness.

 

MORE BIO AVAILABILITY:

Digestion is a challenge for many people. Pills often pass through the system without being broken down. Liquid extracts are readily absorbable. The lab has already broken down the plant material and extracted the full spectrum of active constituents for absorption. Additionally, the taste of the extracts increases digestive enzymes, thereby improving the absorption process even further.

EASY TO USE:

Children as well as elderly can have problems swallowing pills. With tinctures, they simply place a few drops in a little water or juice and drink it.

FASTER RESULTS:

Since tinctures absorbs more readily (up to 40% better than pills), you experience faster results. This is especially important for acute conditions such as pain or insomnia when pills can be much slower in providing relief.

 

SAFE:

Herbs are generally safe "green" medicines, but they are also powerful and quite specific. Become educated, always know what an herb does before taking it; in particular follow the appropriate guidelines and dosages for pregnancy, children and pets.


Please consult one of our retail wellness specialists on the L.A. Natural remedy that is right for you.

**10% off of your order at Get Healthy Vitamins and Supplements when you mention our Blog :)

Yours truly,

Julie