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Connect with Nature: 5 Forest Bathing Techniques for Rejuvenation
Step into a sun-dappled forest, inhale the crisp air scented with pine needles, and soak in the tranquility. This isn't just a walk in...

Rob Herring
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Black Friday 2023
We all know there is an overwhelming number of sales that come right around the US Thanksgiving season. While there are many aspects to...

Rob Herring
Nov 19, 20234 min read


Eco-Friendly Electronics Startup Tips For Green Entrepreneurs
Photo via Pixabay In today's world, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's a commitment that businesses must embrace to thrive. If...

Rob Herring
Oct 14, 20233 min read


Make Your Own Cleaning Products
Making your own cleaning products is a great way to save money, reduce your exposure to harsh chemicals, and be more environmentally...

Rob Herring
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Grocery Hacks - Finding the Best Produce
When it comes to selecting the freshest and highest quality produce at the grocery store, it can be a bit overwhelming. With various...

Rob Herring
Jun 13, 20234 min read


Benefits of Green Roofing
As cities continue to grow and expand, urban environments are becoming more common. However, with these developments, come a multitude...

Rob Herring
May 10, 20233 min read


Top 3 Foods Anyone Can Grow
As you probably know, there’s surging interest in growing your own food right now. If you’ve watched The Need To GROW, then you know the...

Rob Herring
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Lung Herbs
With health on our minds globally in a way like never before...and with the ongoing challenges of fire seasons and environmental...

Rob Herring
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Going Green
How many greens are you really eating? It’s such an important question when it comes to health maintenance. We all know salads are “good...

Rob Herring
Jan 23, 20233 min read


A 'Paperless' Society
While we are on the fast track to becoming a “paperless” society in some ways, our consumption of paper is still considered an...

Rob Herring
Jan 21, 20233 min read


Sri Lanka Famine - What Happened?
By Marise May Co-founder, VP of Marketing at Cha's Organics I have been noticing an unfortunate trend among influencers, authors and...

Rob Herring
Jan 13, 20233 min read


New Company - Be The Change
Consistently divisive news is tearing our culture apart. It's time we be the change we want to see in the world... "“You never change...

Rob Herring
Jul 22, 20221 min read


5 Grounding Practices I'm Loving
As I reflect on my birthday (it's today June 7th, as I write this), I keep relearning that among the most valuable of life's "successes",...

Rob Herring
Jun 7, 20224 min read


Nature's Best Pain Supporters/Relievers
Pain is an inevitable part of life. Even so, knowing this fact doesn’t make pain suck any less! While there is a very scientific and...

Rob Herring
May 26, 20223 min read


What Is Sustainable Urban Planning?
Image credit: Unsplash Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/IfmqOuOkaOA It can be difficult to make environmentally conscious decisions...

Rob Herring
May 26, 20223 min read


Microplastics in Humans?!
This isn’t the first time we’ve talked about microplastics. At the rate which plastic consumption continues on this planet, it probably...

Rob Herring
May 8, 20223 min read


5 Small Steps for Eco-Anxiety
5 Small Things You Can Do Every Day to Help the Environment (and Relieve Your Eco-Anxiety) It's no secret that the world is in trouble....

Rob Herring
May 6, 20223 min read


Is Organic REALLY that different?
Is organic really all that different? Some people think organic is a bit overhyped... In my opinion, it's not. Sure, organic almost...

Rob Herring
Apr 10, 20223 min read


An Introductory Resource Guide to ECOpreneurship
Image via Pexels An Introductory Resource Guide to ECOpreneurship As climate change becomes an increasingly pressing issue, people around...

Rob Herring
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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Overnight Oats [recipe]
You’re not alone if your mornings are busy. For many of us, mornings are filled with early alarms and a rush to get out the door. In the...

Rob Herring
Dec 15, 20213 min read
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3 Healing Spices for Fall/Winter [Recipes!]
3 Healing Spices for Fall/Winter: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger (and how to use them!)

Rob Herring
Dec 4, 20214 min read


5 Ways to Combat "Sugar Season"
After many American families have recently celebrated “the candy holiday” — AKA Halloween — what follows in the next couple months are...

Rob Herring
Nov 14, 20215 min read


Don't Need No Aspartame - Music Video
The live action video for the song "Don't Need No Aspartame" is here! Aspartame is a popular artificial sweetener used in diet sodas and...

Rob Herring
Oct 22, 20212 min read


God's Plant
Yet another beautiful, award-winning short film from our dear friend Jeremy Seifert. And you can watch it RIGHT NOW, on this page,...

Rob Herring
Oct 15, 20212 min read


Climate Crisis as a Spiritual Path
In this video Joanna Macy speaks beautifully about how to live with inner peace, even while being aware of some of the unprecedented –...

Rob Herring
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Natural Treatments For Furry Friends
Taking care of family means different things to different people. Some of us get married and have children to meet the definition of...

Rob Herring
Sep 10, 20213 min read


Top 3 - Sprinkle in Nutrition
When it comes to food, no one is intentionally trying to avoid nutrients. However, some of the processed, sugar-filled, convenient...

Rob Herring
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Are Weeds Really 'Bad'?
Weeding in your garden? Maybe you shouldn't. Contrary to our decades-long battle against weeds, such as in lawns and in gardens (and...

Rob Herring
Aug 4, 20213 min read


REUSE Comes Before Recycle
Recycling is not the only answer to some of our waste issues. Maybe even better is reducing what we use…. …but that said, reusing some...

Rob Herring
Jul 30, 20213 min read


10 Studies on Sunburn Resistance
If you're fair skinned, chances are, you've had a sunburn at some point in your life. It's a pretty clear indication of an overexposure...

Rob Herring
Jul 6, 20214 min read


Music Video - Mercury Free
Brand NEW music video from Rob Herring. "MERCURY FREE" Music/Lyrics/Performed by: Rob Herring Produced/Engineered by: Christopher Gabriel...

Rob Herring
Jun 11, 20211 min read


Importance of the Lymphatic System
***As with all articles and content on Earth Conscious Life, this is not medical advice. Consult with a qualified practitioner before...

Rob Herring
May 16, 20213 min read


Should we let the Amazon burn?
Did you know that, according to the World Health Organization, 80% of the globe still relies on herbal medicine as their primary form of...

Rob Herring
May 10, 20212 min read


Music Video - Bee's Knees
Years ago, I started blending my passion for music with my work as an environmental activist. I wanted to create new tools for people to...

Rob Herring
Apr 14, 20211 min read


Sustainable Clothing and Materials
What we eat, how we travel, and even what we wear can have an impact on the planet. That’s because our health is inextricably tied to the...

Rob Herring
Apr 11, 20213 min read


Getting Icy! Hot & Cold Immersion Therapy
“Alternate hot and cold.” You’ve probably heard this advice before, right? The world of natural healing is full of stuff like essential...

Rob Herring
Apr 5, 20213 min read


More Houseplants!
Who would have thought that houseplants would become a craze? Apparently, they’re extremely popular right now (and, for the most part, a...

Rob Herring
Mar 22, 20213 min read


Rainwater Harvesting
Water is life. We get it from rivers, lakes, springs, and reservoirs to stay hydrated, water our crops, clean, and so much more. But we...

Rob Herring
Mar 14, 20213 min read


Best Energy Saving Light Options
One of the best places we can make a difference? Right in our own homes: especially for the well-being of the environment, the health of...

Rob Herring
Mar 11, 20213 min read


The Fib of Plastics Recycling
Reducing, reusing, and recycling are all great ways any consumer can show care for Mother Earth. Without these, too many of our man-made...

Rob Herring
Mar 4, 20213 min read


Brain Boosting
Having a hard time focusing? Feeling foggy? Mentally overwhelmed? There could be an herb for that. People often talk about physical...

Rob Herring
Feb 25, 20212 min read


Pursuing the Monarchs: free film
A few years ago, I was attending a film festival in Northern California to present The Need To GROW. While I was there, I saw several...

Rob Herring
Feb 17, 20211 min read


What's Graywater?
Graywater is great for the planet. If you’ve ever looked into sustainable or DIY construction of a home, buying a sustainable home, or...

Rob Herring
Feb 12, 20213 min read


The Problem with Lawns
Lawns can be lovely. They’re a place for relaxation, beauty, and wonderful memories near our homes and communities. Some of us take a...

Rob Herring
Jan 31, 20212 min read


Can Farmer's Markets Help Heal The World?
Farmers markets have been around for ages. Now more than ever, their popularity is making quite a comeback. Not only are farmers...

Rob Herring
Jan 29, 20212 min read


Is Fiber the 4th MacroNutrient?
Diets seem obsessed with protein, carbs, fat, and sugar these days. But we’re not talking enough about what some are considering the...

Rob Herring
Jan 21, 20212 min read


Going Green - Superfoods You Should Know
Got vegetables? If you’re struggling on that front (like a lot of us do), don’t give up. People are turning to green superfood powders...

Rob Herring
Jan 21, 20213 min read


Banning Glyphosate
Glyphosate is a real problem. We talked about it a bit in our film The Need To GROW, but it deserves more focus. This herbicide, though...

Rob Herring
Jan 17, 20213 min read


Protecting Pollinators
The idea of growing your own food is getting lots of attention these days, and for many reasons. Tons of people want to do it— to feed...

Rob Herring
Jan 17, 20212 min read


What to Plant In Winter
Hungry for healthy eating this winter, but missing the good stuff straight from your garden? It may sound unlikely but growing food in...

Rob Herring
Jan 17, 20212 min read
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