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Grand Prize Winner of the 15th Annual Writer's Digest International Book Awards
Harmonious Environment:
Beautify, Detoxify and Energize Your Life, Your Home and Your Planet
shows you how
to create a beautiful, non-toxic and natural home and workspace; a sanctuary
that will support, invigorate and nourish you to enable you to flourish in
all aspects of your lifewhile being kind to the environment.. There are hundreds of resources and information providing eco-friendly and safe construction and building materials and household goods. The reader
will be guided to create your own harmonious environment by doing the
following: The reader will learn how to make their home harmonious with the application of Harmonious Adjustments. Harmonious Adjustments is unique in that it combines the best principles of Feng Shui, the application of the Four Elements based on birth date, color, Vastu, energy work and good design. In addition, Harmonious Adjustments are made only after a space is clean and organized, negative energy is gone and the environment is as free from toxins as possible. Table of Contents Introduction Part I: Banish the Ugly from Your Life 1: Eliminate Harmful Products and Replace them with Eco-Friendly Ones! Petrochemicals Guidelines for Eco-Friendly and Healthful Purchasing Choices Inadequate Ventilation Chemicals and Safety Indoor Pollution Air Filters and Purifiers Air Fresheners Water Pollution Cleaning Products and Other Household Chemicals Global Warming Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Greener Choices for Home Guidelines for Choosing Products for Your Home Air Pollution Electricity Electromagnetic Pollution Greener Choices for Gardens and Lawns 2: Free Yourself from the Tyranny of Clutter and Dirt Forever! Cleaning Cleaning Tips Organizing and Removing Stuff How the Industrial Revolution Created the American Uber-Consumer The Environmental Impact of Excessive Buying The Rewards of a Clean and Organized home or work space 3: Dowse Your House and Other Clearing Methods Negative Energy in Public Spaces Negative Energy in Your Home When and What to Clear of Negative Energy Smudging Incense Sacred Sound Dowsing Using a Pendulum Using Dowsing Rods Dowsing to Clear Negative Energies Objects to Dowse Places to Dowse Protecting Your Home 4: Goodbye to Damaging Personal Body Care Products Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid Dictionary of Natural Ingredients Tampons Antiperspirants and Deodorants Hairdryers Conclusion 5: Eating for a Harmonious Body: Natural and Organic Foods Genetically Modified Organisms Organic Food Safe Fish to Eat Fair-Trade Certified Eco-Friendly Kitchen Convenience Foods Cooking Tips to Save Time Some Favorite Recipes Part II: Bring in the Beautiful to Create a Harmonious Environment and Self 6: Earth-Based Spirituality: Honoring Mother Earth and Self How Americans Became Alienated from Nature Earth-Based Spirituality Circles and Cycles of Life Similarities between the Zodiac and Medicine Wheel Medicine Wheel The Elemental Powers and Personality Types 7:
Harmonious Adjustments: Using Feng Shui and Other Techniques For Chi Yin and Yang Color for Harmony and Balance The Four Elements Applying the Four Elements for Harmony The Bagua Map Working with the Bagua Map Enhancing the Guas Property The Four Elements Outdoors Tips to Increase Natural Wildlife on Your Property Harmonious Adjustments in the Motor Vehicle Visualize to Manifest Change My Experience Summary--Applying Harmonious Adjustments 8: Cohabitating with Plants, Crystals and Rocks The Mineral Kingdom Gemstones and Crystals Bead/Quartz Project Houseplants Proper Soil for Plants Proper Feeding of Plants Proper Lighting for Plants Proper Watering for Plants Pests Other Tips for Plants Houseplants are Pollution-Busters The 50 Best Plants for Controlling Pollution The Life-Force Energy of Plants 9: Nurture Yourself with Flowers Organic Flowers Air-Dried, Freeze-Dried or Silk Flowers Care and Conditioning of Flowers Creating a Harmonious Environment with Flowers Flowers and Bagua Map Chi and Flowers Designing with Flowers Flowers and the Elements Flower Arranging Part III: Putting the Pieces Together 10: How to Decorate with Harmony and Confidence Lighting Decorate for Yourself Home and Furniture Styles Decorate to Suit Your Lifestyle Final Thoughts 11: Conclusion Part IV: Resources
Advisory Government and Non-Profit
Organizations Product Suppliers Recommended Reading Teachers and
Practitioners
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