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Embracing Winter's Harmony: Integrating the Water Element into Sustainable Living

Winter's Healing Power: Integrate the Water Element into your Self-care Routine

Winter is a season that, in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is deeply intertwined with the water element. At Mache, we believe in harmonizing our lives with the natural rhythms of our natural world. This article delves into how the principles of winter and the water element to inspire sustainable living.
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Lower the Environmental Impact of Holiday Shopping with these 5 Sustainable Shopping Strategies

Enjoy Guilt-free Gift Giving with 5 Sustainable Shopping Strategies

Sustainable shopping isn't just about buying eco-friendly products; it's a holistic approach that encompasses how we choose, use, and dispose of gifts and decorations. By adopting sustainable shopping strategies, we can enjoy the spirit of the season while also caring for our planet. In this article, we'll explore five transformative strategies to make your holiday shopping both joyful and environmentally conscious.
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How to Honor America's Indigenous Communities this Thanksgiving

How to Honor America's Indigenous Communities this Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving rolls around, it's more than just a time for turkey and pumpkin pie. It's a golden opportunity to pause and reflect on the rich tapestry of America's Indigenous communities. This year, let's shift our focus and celebrate the holiday with a deeper understanding and respect for the true history of this land and its original inhabitants.
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Eco-friendly Day of the Dead Decorations: Celebrate Sustainably

Eco-friendly Day of the Dead Decorations: Celebrate Sustainably

For those looking to embrace the Day of the Dead while also being eco-conscious, it's essential to understand the cultural significance of the celebration. By doing so, we can ensure that our eco-friendly adaptations are respectful and in line with the tradition's core values. This article delves deep into the cultural and historical aspects of the Day of the Dead, offering sustainable alternatives to classic favorites.
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Self-Care at Work: Ways to Support Your Mental Health While on the Job

Self-Care at Work: Ways to Support Your Mental Health While on the Job

High-stress jobs can lead to addiction and other mental health issues. However, mitigating the strain we take on at work can prevent that stress from running away with us. With self-care practices, we create awareness within our bodies so that when we feel overwhelmed at work or anywhere else, we can actively combat stress by mindfully caring for our well-being.
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Design your Workspace for Wellbeing with these 3 Transformative Tips

Design your Workspace for Wellbeing with 3 Transformative Tips

Many professionals, including myself, strive to offset the negative effects of sedentary work life with an active and regular workout routine. While moving our bodies is an undeniably helpful counterbalancing habit to adopt, it turns out there’s also a lot more we can do to maximize our sense of physical and mental well-being with the help of Workplace Wellness Design. 
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Healthy Holiday Gift Guide: Align your Shopping List with your Holistic Values

Healthy Holiday Gift Guide: Align your Shopping List with your Holistic Values

As we step into the holiday season, a time synonymous with gifting and indulgence, it is an exceptional time to take a brief moment to align your shopping choices with the "Wellness Onion" principles. In doing so, you may notice a significant up-tick in your holiday spirit as you contribute directly, and meaningfully, towards healthier living and a greener planet.
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Exposing the Hidden Toxins in Luxury Interiors

Exposing the Hidden Toxins in Luxury Interiors

In recent years, a spotlight on sustainable living has illuminated the hidden corners of the luxury interiors market, revealing a landscape that, while seemingly opulent, often harbors a toxic secret. In this article, we take a closer look at five materials, commonly found in luxury interiors, uncovering their hidden toxins, and offering sustainable alternatives for a home that is both luxurious and non-toxic.
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5 Healthwashing Scams the Wellness Industry Doesn't Want You to Know

5 Healthwashing Scams the Wellness Industry Doesn't Want You to Know

So, what exactly is "Healthwashing"? Healthwashing is a deceptive marketing practice wherein products are dressed up as health-conscious or eco-friendly, while in reality, they may be harmful to both our well-being and the environment. In this article, we'll delve deeper into the top five healthwashing scams to avoid in your self-care spaces and healthy lifestyle, and we'll shed light on the implications of falling for these misleading claims.

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OM-g: The Environmental Impact of the Yoga Industry

OM-g: The Environmental Impact of the Yoga Industry

As the popularity of yoga continues to soar, it's important for us to look closely at the environmental impact of the yoga industry. While yoga promotes harmony, mindfulness, and connection with nature, the production and consumption of yoga-related products can have significant consequences on the environment. In this blog, we explore the environmental challenges posed by the yoga industry and discuss ways to make the practice more sustainable.
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What is a V.O.C.? Identify Off-gassing Plastics in Your Home+ Know Why They are Harmful to your Health

What are VOCs? Understand Off-gassing Plastics + Why They are Harmful to your Health

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are harmful airborne chemicals that released into the air through a process called off-gassing. In this article, we explore what exactly VOCs are, we call out the most common off-gassing plastics found in our daily lives, and we explore why these sneaky and prevalent chemicals pose a threat to our health.
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Nama-stay Away from Plastics: Know the Top 5 Plastics Polluting your Yoga Practice

In the pursuit of yoga, we strive to create a harmonious union between mind, body, and the environment around us. In order to curate a supportive environment for self-care, we...
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