1 Drink Herbal Tea when you get up in the morning
Winter is the perfect time for a steaming cup of fluids. Starting your day with tea is both nourishing and hydrating. Herbal tea is especially supportive due to many herbs containing medicinal properties. We carry multiple Well Rooted herbal teas that have been crafted with care to support the body. You can Well Rooted Teas at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product-category/dandelion-market/loose-leaf-tea/
2 Tongue scrape once a day
Tongue Scraping can improve oral health in many ways including:
Reducing Bad Breath, Enhancing Taste Perception, Promoting Fresh Breath, Supporting Digestive Health. Dandelion Naturals has a rose gold colored stainless steel tongue scraper that is not only aesthetically pleasing but effective. You can find this tongue scraper at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product/tongue-scraper/
3 Dry brush once a week
A benefit of dry brushing is that it’s similar to massage in decreasing stress, which is great for your health by eliminating anxiety. A study reported that whole-body massage was effective in reducing anxiety and stabilizing vital signs of patients with acute coronary disorders. Dry brushing is similar to massage in helping you relax, yet is far cheaper since you can do it yourself. If you are interested in trying dry brushing try googling ‘how to dry brush’ and check out our Beechwood Dry Brush at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product/dry-brush/
4 Get rid of the toxic cleaners and try just using baking soda, salt, lemon, vinegar, water and alcohol.
Have you ever wondered how to get a sticky glue off of a hard surface or has someone gotten equipment grease on your counters? Oil such as olive oil or lemon essential oil are both very effective in removing grease and goo. If any of the oil residue remains on the surface then wipe the residue away with a soapy Swedish dishcloth.
Do you need to clean your windows in your kitchen? Vinegar and a paper towel or newspaper work wonderfully.
Vinegar is great at removing calcium buildup. To clean a water kettle pour 1 part vinegar and 10 parts water into the water kettle and heat it until boiling. Your kettle will have most, if not all of the calcium residue removed and you can use the liquid in the kettle to clean something else such as rinsing down your kitchen sink before you wipe it down with a cloth.
If you need a little extra power when cleaning a surface try some baking soda and dish soap and if you want even more cleaning boost, spray some vinegar on the surface. This can also work well on the toilet and in the toilet.
For more cleaning tips check out our blog post titled: Tips for cleaning your kitchen without chemicals at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/tips-for-cleaning-your-kitchen-without-chemicals/
You can find our swedish dishcloth at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product/swedish-dishcloth/
And our solid dish soap bar at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product/solid-dish-soap-bar
5 Turn off all screens two hours before bed
While the screens are off, it is a great time to tackle any leftover dishes. And as bedtime approaches take a bath, read a book, work on a craft, paint a picture, or write down five things that you are grateful for.
6 Switch your kitchen products to plant based rather than plastic based
Known endocrine disruptors are in plastics. The effects of endocrine disruptors include all kinds of hormonal issues ranging from low sperm count to male balding and on the women’s side from estrogen dominance to weight gain and more. Many plastic items are sold as cleaning tools adding to the mounting micro-plastic crisis. Some compostable, plastic-free, and esthetically pleasing alternatives that we carry at Dandelion Naturals are:
Bamboo Bottle Brush
https://dandelionnaturals.com/product/bamboo-bottle-brush/
Kitchen Sponge – Loofah (3 Pack)
https://dandelionnaturals.com/product/kitchen-sponge-loofah-3-pack/
And more may be found under the kitchen tab on our website.
7 Replace all your kitchen towels with natural fibers such as cotton, wool, linen and experience the benefits of natural fibers and plastic free towels.
Polyester is essentially woven plastic. When it comes in contact with heat/fire it melts rather than burning and sheds micro plastics while also being in contact with your skin up to 100% of the day. Things to consider replacing with natural fibers are your apparel, your bedding, your blankets, your rugs, & your kitchen towels. We have four gorgeous colors of Turkish 100% Cotton Towels in stock on our website at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product-category/dandelion-market/accessories/
8 Drink coffee after a protein forward breakfast
Cortisol is a stress hormone that spikes in the morning so rather than raising your cortisol and thus your stress levels every morning by drinking coffee, first try consuming a protein forward breakfast to keep you full, energized, and keep your blood sugars balanced thus reducing the stress your body has to deal with. Then enjoy a relaxing warm cup of coffee, or iced if that is how you prefer to take your coffee.
9 Spend more time outside
The human body, from the eyes to emotional/hormonal health to skin health is designed to be exposed to the sun. “During the sunrise and sunset, damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays are also blocked since they have higher frequencies, similar to blue light. (One study discovered that when your shadow is taller than you while you stand, then you are getting the optimal exposure to red and infrared light while being protected from UV radiation.)” This makes dawn and dusk the ideal time to get sun exposure and especially beneficial due to the red light exposure. Some of the benefits of red light exposure are: improve hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia, reduce myopia progression, reduce psoriasis lesions and burn scars, reduce neuropathic pain, improve neural function, improve cognition and memory for people with Alzheimer’s disease, improve skin complexion and build collagen, and diminish wrinkles, relieve pain and inflammation. Some things to do while outside include: going for a walk, going to the park, reading a book, gardening, having a picnic, playing a summer sport, or giving your dog a bath.
If you are in need of some natural dog shampoo we have just what you need. You can find our Dog Shampoo Bar at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product/dog-shampoo-bar/
10 Evaluate your thoughts and practice thankfulness
Habits of pessimism can affect an entire outlook on life so stopping pessimistic thoughts when you notice them and finding ways to be thankful can reduce stress, improve relationships, and change how a day goes. An easy habit to add is to start a thankfulness journal that you make sure to use daily.
11 Switch your conventional lotion to a lotion bar
Have you read the ingredients list on a lotion bottle? You will often find 12-30 ingredients in just one bottle ranging from preservatives, to thickeners, but many of the ingredients can impact your health and your skin’s health negatively. Due to this we have crafted lotions bars that contain nourishing fats and supportive essential oils while also being preservative free and the ingredient list is 8 ingredients or less! You can find our 7 scent options of Tallow Lotion Bars at: https://dandelionnaturals.com/product-category/lotion-bars/
12 Try a new recipe or add a new holistic habit every month
Adding a new habit every month doesn’t have to be hard but it may take a little thought and preparation, you have already just started that process by reading this article. If you want to try a new recipe every month, some ideas for inspiration are: Each month make a meal with food that is in season each month, try a new ethnicity of food every month, bake a different type of bread every month, or try fermenting a different food every month.
May 2025 be a year of blessing for you and may you seek ways to bless those around you. If you find any of these ideas helpful please share with others!
