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THE GREEN BURIAL GUIDEBOOK: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial by Elizabeth FournierTHE GREEN BURIAL GUIDEBOOK:
Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial
by Elizabeth Fournier
newworldlibrary.com

Funeral expenses in the United States average more than $10,000. And every year conventional funerals bury millions of tons of wood, concrete, and metals, as well as millions of gallons of carcinogenic embalming fluid. There is a better way, and Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately dubbed the “Green Reaper,” walks you through it, step-by-step. She provides comprehensive and compassionate guidance, covering everything from green burial planning and home funeral basics to legal guidelines and outside-the-box options, such as burials at sea. Fournier points the way to green burial practices that consider both the environmental wellbeing of the planet and the economic wellbeing of loved ones. The resources section in the back of the book is invaluable for its extensive and well-researched list of green burial grounds in both the United States and Canada.

 

LOVE COMING HOME: Transform Your Environment, Transform Your Lifeby Jennifer AdamsLOVE COMING HOME: Transform Your Environment, Transform Your Life
by Jennifer Adams
beyondword.com

The need for a sanctuary to restore our spirits from the chaos of the world has never been more critical. As an expert at making your home your haven, Jennifer Adams has created a blueprint for an environment to which you’ll Love Coming Home. This beautifully illustrated book presents Adams’ simple steps to de-clutter, de-stress, relax and recharge. She shows how to take what you already have, rather than waiting for that dream home, and turn it into the home of your dreams right now. Adams’ toolkit includes:

  • The Vision Board: Visualization is a powerful tool and Adams shows how to to unlock your personal, business and home dreams. Once you’re ready to enhance your home, your vision board can serve as a Project Inspiration Board, similar to the ones professional designers use.
  • Photo Reference: All those beautiful pictures you saved in Pinterest or clipped from magazines will help you define the home you’ve always wanted.
  • A Personal Budget and Projects List: This is an actionable plan that will take you from concept to execution no matter how much, or how little, you have to spend.
  • A Backup Plan: Adams shows how to keep from doing too much at once, tackle setbacks and mistakes, and so much more.

Your home influences every aspect of your life, including health, happiness and relationships. So why put off creating a place that soothes and inspires you? Your dream home isn’t a fantasy for “someday”; you can start creating it right now.

FAWN’S TOUCHING TALE
A Story for Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
by Irene Wineman Marcus and Agnes Wohl
Illustrated by Jackie Bluzer
AgnesWohl.com

Taken from the Book Intro—
Introduction to Parents, School Personnel and Psychotherapists: There are many books aimed at the prevention of sexual abuse; few storybooks are geared for children that deal with the profound emotional aftermath. Fawn’s Touching Tale offers engaging animal protagonists, which allows the child to work through painful emotions in a less threatening and more effective manner … This gentle, “child friendly” animal tale provides children with a story they can listen to again and again. Parents, psychotherapists and school professionals can use this book as a point of entry into complex feelings that the youngster, or any sexually abused person might frequently experience. Our hope is this book will help the child begin the process of healing, and gradual resumption of his or her healthy psychological development.

PRODUCTS

HUmineral
humineral.com
The manufacturer claims that HUmineral is a food in supplement form, which nourishes and feeds your cells. Healthy cells = healthy body. Increases stamina, energy, focus, detoxes the body, promotes better sleep, aides healthy muscle/joint/tendons, and a healthy thyroid. Humic/Fulvic Acid Mineral + Immune Boost Raw Liquid (8 fl oz) or powder (Vegetarian capsules – pill form of the Raw Liquid).

HUmates (Humic/Fulvic Acid Minerals) are organic compounds rich in polyphenols (antioxidants). They contain a plethora of nutrients that improves gut health, including: trace minerals, electrolytes, fatty acids, silica, pre-biotics and probiotics. The label states their product provides every mineral the body requires for healthy functioning. Research suggests that consuming humic/fulvic acid minerals promotes a healthy intestinal tract and immune system. Organically derived from a fresh water source, HUminerals are 100% raw, vegan, and gluten, soy, dairy and sugar free.

Digest These Everyday EnzymesEVERYDAY ENZYMES
drlizcruz.com
Eating healthy is no guarantee that you are getting the right nutrients. Many people don’t realize they have a condition called “enzyme gap” — their body won’t benefit from healthy foods because there aren’t enough enzymes to absorb the nutrients. Enzyme gap may not only cause digestive problems, but it can also weaken the immune system and lead to a slew of other health issues like fatigue, acne, eczema, headaches, mood swings, joint pain, etc. Everyday Enzymes is an all-natural supplement designed to support the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, helping with acid reflux, nausea, gas, etc., but can also boost the immune system, metabolism, and improve overall health. It may be given to young children, pets and it may even be taken during pregnancy / lactation (expectant mothers find it helps with nausea).

COCAVO
cocavo.com
The extra virgin coconut and avocado oils used by Cocavo are raw, organic, cold pressed, contain no additives, contaminants or trans-fats and are naturally cholesterol free. The manufacturer claims that a combination of the best extra virgin coconut and extra virgin avocado oils, Cocavo has less saturated fat than regular coconut oil. In addition to being high in lauric acid from its coconut oil base, it offers the added health benefits of avocado oil which includes high levels of mono-unsaturated fat, vitamin E and plant sterols. Lending itself to a wide variety of cooking styles, Cocavo has launched five varieties: Natural, Light, Chili & Lime, Turmeric & Lemon Zest, and Cilantro, Lime & Ginger.