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Straw is a material used for thousands of years in the construction industry, and it appears that is gaining in popularity. Although there are some claims and arguing because of the insects, as well that it is a flammable material and that it is not stable enough, the experience and tests have shown otherwise.

Bales of straw are used not only as insulation, but they are making almost complete walls. Straw bales come in different sizes, and can be packed in square or round bales. Which type of bale will be used depends only on the desired effect.

We are closer to Easter, and with it we are closer to the inevitable cooking and coloring of the Easter eggs. Believe it or not, there is a way to easily peel boiled eggs and to avoid the creation of that ugly green color that appears in the egg yolk. Despite the opinion that most of us have, the green color does not come because of stale eggs. It occurs because of improper cooking of the eggs.

1. Eggs that are fresh will be more difficult to peel. Always collect (buy) the eggs at least a week before and refrigerate ..
2. Best results are obtained if take out the eggs from the refrigerator before cooking and let them equalize the temperature with an indoor (this will prevent the eggs burst due to the difference in temperature).
3. Put the eggs into a larger container,  to be in a single layer, and fill with water so that the water surface is at least 2.5cm above the eggs.
4. Put on the fire and let the water boil. As soon as the water boils, remove from heat and cover. Let stand in warm water 12 minutes exactly.

After the expiration of the specified time, drain the water, and pour on the eggs cold water with ice cubes (rapid cooling stops the cooking process that is still going on inside the egg). Leave them for 10 minutes in cold water, then drain and place in the refrigerator.

Painting in a natural way

This year you can try to paint Easter eggs with natural ingredients:

Gardening is a very adorable hobby among the people of all age groups. There are various benefits, such as that it keeps you working and at the same time helps in saving some cost. But with the increasing gardening practices, the synthetic materials that are usually used has weakened the quality of food that we eat. Side by side, it is also the cause of various health risks. As a substitute to this, a lot of people make use of organic gardening for a balanced growth.

Organic gardening is not a science fiction, though it requires some knowledge and determination. At first, you have to know the health benefits of this way of gardening. Did you know that by not using the synthetic compounds for the development of plants makes them healthier for consuming? When you buy vegetables in market, you cannot be sure whether they are grown organically or chemical compounds are employed to make them as big as they appear. Although the practices of injecting chemical compounds are restricted, there are still people who look only for a profitable business regardless of the risk. Being able to sell more means more profit and hence most of the sellers are likely to prefer quantity of the consumables over the quality.

How to start? Yes, there are initial costs required for the set up of a garden but once you have your organic garden fully established, you can use your own products for the family in order to ensure healthy food. Moreover, no more you need to spend on the food that you are already growing at the back of your house. When you have sufficient amount of vegetables and fruits for yourself, the rest you can sell to your neighbours or friends. If the quantity is extensive, then do not hesitate to supply your fresh and healthy products to the supermarket as well.

One of the keys of the success, whatever you actually do, is self satisfaction. It is something that is highly desired by everyone and it comes when everybody around you is happy. What could be more satisfying than eating food grown by your own as well as offering it to other people. Indeed, running an organic garden business and making your family members and other people around healthier is a great experience of self satisfaction.

Do you like to help people by giving them various nutritional tips? Are you interested in working in fitness and wellness industry? If the answers are positive, then fitness and nutrition business will be the perfect career choice for you.

Because of the increasing worries about more and more toxins in food items, there are a lot of people who are ready to spent large amount of money in order to receive good advice what is the best to eat. In that way  they would make their lifestyle healthier. Currently, nutrition is interesting for many people so run a business in this field can earn you considerable profit. However, it is not so easy to start, to collect good ideas and have the encourage to establish your new business. Here are some of the suggestions that will facilitate your nutrition business plan.

To have a good and outstanding fitness or nutrition business, you should take up a dealership and be an official representative to market the products or supplements. You have to make an investigation what like the products are and of what quality they are. Also, you have to know as much as possible about the products you are going to sell because the customers will have a lot of questions and you have to be able to help them with right advice. Make sure that the products are really healthy and of good quality.

If you have ever been thinking about living in a space that is completely in harmony with nature, organic architecture is the right answer for you. This term – organic architecture – was introduced by  Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). His idea was to promote the balance between man-made structure and the environment by means of special design. A design that provides the integrity and  interrelated composition between buildings and surroundings.

In the past, the primitive vernacular architecture was naturally organic, based on spontaneous structures and forms. The materials were local and simple. However, the architecture that dominated the 20th century was rectilinear and perpendicular. It was the reflection of an industrially age. Now, in the new millennium the designers try to come back to the nature and their works are inspired by  biological organisms.

One of the main characteristics of the organic architecture is that the design approach is inspired by nature. The consequences are that the built form emerge out of the site, growing like an creature from the seed of the nature. Organic architecture is radical in design, multifaceted and surprising, distinctive but flexible and environmentally conscious. Furthermore, this kind of architecture is said to be the mother of all architecture as it is sustainable. In organic architecture every building is unique as each structure is interrelated to person, time, space.. so it does not only approach environmental concerns but also pronounce individuality.
The real organic architecture has deep  respect for natural materials, for example wood should look like wood. Also, this way of designing and building fits into the surroundings, a house should look part of the hill, not perched on it.

Modern architects practice the idea of organic design by using newer materials and technology in the application of natural shapes, rhythm and composition to their buildings. This freedom of thought  affects most fields of design such as furniture, lighting, textile design, interior design. These liberated and imaginative forms are now encouraged and accepted by a lot of clients.

According to the ideas of organic architecture the buildings need to work together with nature and allow optimum shapes and forms. They have to be more efficient, economic, and appropriate to local climate and environmental conditions. We are witnesses of continuous expansion of cities and  the lack of interaction between mankind and nature. Organic structures with free flowing and curvilinear organic forms are able to make city spaces aesthetically and spiritually more suitable to individuals.

In today’s world it is very difficult to affect the quality of life at individual level. The quality of air, water, noise, etc.. most are beyond our control, particularly in urban areas. On the other hand, the quality of the daily diet can be very easily improved with minimal effort. It is known that the diet is a critical factor in good health and many diseases can be prevented or kept under control through healthy eating and healthier lifestyle.
The rapid development of our civilization has led certainly to prosperity, but also it has developed “civilization diseases” – cardiovascular and malignant disease, many patients with diabetes, elevated cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood … One cause is certainly inadequate nutrition. Through the consumption of foods produced in a conventional manner we daily take into our body harmful ingredients, such as harmful substances in food that are deposited during breeding (pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, veterinary preparations …), of those added during processing (nitrates and nitrites, synthetic additives …), or various toxins that incurred through inadequate packaging (metal cans, printing color ..). It is used about 60,000 different chemicals in the food industry, each of us ingest at least 2.5 kg of these substances yearly! This fact calls into question all previous views on the biological value of food.

In recent years, more attention is paid to organic food.

Our body is a precise machine that requires great attention and care. But it is a little bit different than the material things. For our body we do not raise loans as for example for a car. And yet we care more for our material goods, we make sure that the fuel we put is good, we care about the quantity of oil, windscreen washer fluid, the tires. Once a year we go to the technical inspection of vehicles..

However, the body that we have is our primary means of transportation. And yet we do so little for its proper work. We do not go to “technical” examination, do not pay attention to its warning signs because we are burdened with daily stress, obligations. We persistently ignore the warnings of our body. Until it is not too late.

If you care about your health and your beauty at the same time, certainly you will not use some hazardous material in your daily routine. However, many of the creams and perfumes contain unhealthy chemicals, so it is the time to make your own, organic cosmetic. For example, natural perfume is very easy to make and the only secret is to create a fragrance that you will like. The perfume consists of base notes (those whose smell stays the longest time on the skin). Then, there are middle notes ( evaporate before the base), and finally top notes, whose smell evaporates first. As we can see, essential oils evaporate at different speed, so you can have different perfume smells through the time. In contrary to synthetic fragrances, there are no unhealthy chemicals or alcohol in natural perfumes. Moreover,  natural perfumes  possess beneficial properties.

Scent notes:
• Base notes – pine, fir, juniper, cypress, cedar, cinnamon, pepper, cloves, ginger, patchouli, sandal
• Middle notes – rose, jasmine, neroli, ylang-ylang, geranium, mint, rosemary, sage, lavender, lemon balm, tea tree, thyme.
• Top notes – mandarin, lemon, orange, bergamot, eucalyptus

Around the world, different nations have different definitions for the term health. But in general, the base of thinking is to achieve balance between body and mind, because only if this relationship is balanced, we can say that a person is healthy.

According to the old Chinese philosophy, the various types of energy in different foods are responsible for a large range of thoughts and feelings that manage our body. The base of macrobiotics and vegetarianism is set in this philosophy, arguing that mild energy plant provides gentle thoughts and feelings and prevent aggression. That, ultimately, leads to peace and prosperity in and around us.

We are all already familiar with the concept of organic food production, however the role of environmental materials in the manufacture of clothing is still at low levels. Fortunately, more and more celebrities choose clothes made from organic materials and it can be an encouragement for all of us. Along with the fight for rights of animals, there can be seen a growing popularity in cooperation of fashion and ecology. Hollywood also supports the trend of eco-clothing in the world. For example, Julia Roberts loves organic clothing. Moreover, the wife of famous actor Colin Firth, has opened a boutique which offers clothing made from organic and environmentally-friendly fabric, and also there are collections inspired by ecological motives. British designer Stella McCartney, proponent of ethical approach to fashion, even designs organic underwear.

On the other hand, studies have shown that only 7% of the population has a developed awareness of ecological clothing. But he difference are significant: organic cotton cultivation protects the lives of workers in farming and manufacturing.