Green Bloggers we’re looking for you!
Hi!
Swipes Inc, is a natural biodegradable, compostable, and flushable wet wipe company. Right now we do a Tuesday Feature called “Green Tip Tuesdays” and we would like to open it up to fans, followers, fellow Green life lovers. If you or someone you know have a green tip you would like to be a guest blogger, we will feature you and your blog/post on our Facebook, Twitter, and of course here on Tumblr :)
Tips can be on
- “How to go green”
- beauty
- DIY
- health
- food
- whatever you like!
Submit your green tip blog url or the content of your tip along with your name and a link that you would like us to direct people to, to Tiffany@swipes.com
We can’t wait to read all your green tips!
Please share with all your green friends! :)
Green Tip Tuesday: Drink Responsibly
There are many great drinks out there but organic cocktails do it better! So as you begin planning all of those Summer parties…make sure to add these to your drink list!
One of my favorites featured in The Daily Green’s Organic fruit cocktail list is Veev. It’s made from Amazon Acai berries. And trust me this sweet liquor pared with organic lemonade is delicious and refreshing!
Get the list here!
P.S go ahead have a drink, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere (21 and older only of course!)
Peace, Lovin, Swipes!
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Green Tip Tuesday: 10 benefits of Avocado + 2 beauty recipes
Oral Cancer Defense
Research has shown that certain compounds in avocados are able to seek out pre-cancerous and cancerous oral cancer cells and destroy them without harming healthy cells.
Breast Cancer Protection
Avocado, like olive oil, is high in oleic acid, which has been shown to prevent breast cancer in numerous studies.
Prostate Cancer Prevention
Avocados have been shown to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer
Eye Health
Avocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and cataracts, two disabling age-related eye diseases.
Lower Cholesterol
Avocados are high in beta-sitosterol, a compound that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. In one study, 45 volunteers experienced an average drop in cholesterol of 17% after eating avocados for only one week.
Heart Health
One cup of avocado has 23% of the recommended daily value of folate. Studies show that people who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower incidence of heart disease than those who don’t. The vitamin E, monounsaturated fats, and glutathione in avocado are also great for your heart.
Stroke Prevention
The high levels of folate in avocado are also protective against strokes. People who eat diets rich in folate have a much lower risk of stroke than those who don’t.
Better Nutrient Absorption Research has found that certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocado. In one study, when participants ate a salad containing avocados, they absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids (a group of nutrients that includes lycopene and beta carotene) than those who didn’t include avocados.
Glutathione Source
Avocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant that researchers say is important in preventing aging, cancer, and heart disease.
Vitamin E Powerhouse
Avocados are the best fruit source of vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintains overall health.
And don’t forget how amazing Avocado is for your face and hair!
Honey-Avocado Invigorating and Revitalizing Hair Treatment
Makes 1 application
1 medium avocado — peeled and stoned
2 tablespoons honey
- Mash together the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Massage into hair.
- Leave for 20-30 minutes.
- Wash hair as usual.
Basic Avocado Mask
(For dry skin)
The most basic avocado facial mask, as always strength in simplicity; it nourishes, moisturizes and cleans your pores
What do you need:
- 1 ripe Avocado…and nothing more
How to do it:
Cut the avocado in half, take out the pit. Now peel it, cut it in parts and mash it to a pulp
Simply spread this gently and equally with your fingertips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear
Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 30 minutes
Then wash it off with cold water; pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finally tone and apply a moisturizer, this way you “seal” your skin to keep the water inside
Freaky Friday: May is “Self Love” Month
Masturbation is usually one of those things that a lot of people do but no one really talks about—at least not many women.Men—-we’ve all seen American pie and it’s almost widely accepted that you guys get that going at a seemingly young age. Regardless it’s natural and something that almost everyone does, so why not celebrate it?
The celebration of May as National Masturbation Month began in 1995 in San Francisco as a response to the forced resignation of then U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders. After a speech at the United Nations World AIDS Day in 1994, an audience member asked Elders about masturbation’s potential for discouraging early sexual activity. She answered,“I think it is something that is part of human sexuality and a part of something that perhaps should be taught.”
Although that was the end to the first black Surgeon Generals career in Washington it sparked a new interest in self love and the month now known for Masturbation. Our partners at Good Vibrations were advocates in this cause, shedding light on Elder’s unjust firing as well exploring the possibilities of self-pleasuring. They hold annual events used as public health education programs to help increase awareness of self-pleasure as a strategy for safer and healthier sex and to de-stigmatize masturbation.
To get the low on all the benefits of masturbating check out these articles on WomentoWomen.com and Menshealth.com
I know we’re half way through the month but it’s never to late to start exploring. Check out all the toys Good Vibes has to offer as well as their full stock of Swipes Lovin Wipes! Most likey you’ll need them ;-)
Peace, Lovin, Swipes!
“Our task must be to free ourselves…by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.”- Albert Einstein
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Green Tip Tuesday: 52 Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil is an active ingredient in Swipes Lovin Wipes! But here are 52 other great uses for this amazing oil.
- Eat a spoonful when you need an energy boost.
- Use it as the base for a homemade body scrub.
- Use to condition your wooden cutting boards.
- Use as a super conditioner on your hair (apply to dry hair, leave in as long as possible and then shampoo as normal).
- Use as a styling agent if you have really dry hair. Just rub a tiny bit on your palms and apply to your hair and style as normal.
- Keep a little container in your purse for lip moisturizer.
- Add a spoonful to your dog or cat’s food. CO is great for our furry friends!
- Replace nasty, unhealthy vegetable oils in your cooking and baking with CO.
- Make healthy Magic Shell ice cream topping.
- Use it for oil pulling (learn about oil pulling here).
- Use a tiny dab on your underarms for a natural deodorant.
- Use coconut oil instead of shaving cream.
- Add to your bath tub for a moisturizing soak (a drop of peppermint oil is wonderful!).
- Use as a makeup remover.
- Use it to help sooth chicken pox, shingles, or other rashes or skin irritations.
- Use it to treat athlete’s food, ringworm, or other fungal or yeast infections.
- Take a spoonful with your vitamins to help improve absorption.
- Spread a thin layer on cuts or burns to speed up healing.
- Take up to 5 spoonfuls per day for improved thyroid function.
- Add a spoonful to your smoothies for extra nutrition and flavor (here, here, andhere).
- Use on the delicate tissue around your eyes to help prevent wrinkles and sagging.
- Use as the base for homemade toothpaste or lotion.
- Use in place of massage oil.
- Use on your baby’s diaper rash or cradle cap.
- Use to help reduce visibility of stretch marks or to prevent stretch marks.
- For nursing mothers, use coconut oil on your nipples to prevent cracking and irritation.
- For nursing mothers, consuming coconut oil will help increase your milk flow.
- Apply to bee stings or bug bites to soothe and heal the wound.
- Women can use in the nether regions to relieve yeast infections, dryness, and/or discomfort.
- Eat a spoonful with each meal to improve digestion.
- If you’re prone to nosebleeds, coat the inside of your nostrils with coconut oil regularly.
- Helps soothe and heal hemorrhoids.
- Take to helps reduce or eliminate migraines.
- Use as the base for homemade vapor rub.
- Mixed with peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, or tea tree oil makes an excellent insect repellant.
- Mix with baking soda for a non-toxic “Goo Gone”.
- Use to help detox the body during a cleanse or fast.
- Use as a metal polish, but always test a small area first.
- Use as a leather moisturizer.
- Season your cast iron pans.
- Use to oil your pans and baking dishes instead of pan spray.
- Got gum stuck in your hair? Try using coconut oil to remove without cutting your hair.
- Use instead of WD-40.
- Use as a personal lubricant (not safe with latex).
- Take a spoonful to help with heartburn, acid reflux, or indigestion.
- Use as a natural sunscreen.
- Mix with a tiny bit of fresh lemon juice and use as a furniture polish (always test a small area first!).
- Mix with butter and toss your popcorn in it.
- Use on cracked or rough heals to help smooth them out.
- Massage into your nails and cuticles to help strengthen them.
- Use as the base for homemade chocolate candy (like peanut butter cups).
- Take a couple spoonfuls every day to help overall immune function.
