Archive for February, 2009
Becoming a vegetarian is an important decision in anyone’s life. Whether you oppose eating meat because of a simple distaste for the meat itself or you have a more deep-rooted issue with eating animals, many vegetarians are quick to sing the praises of soy. Technically part of the legume family, soybeans are an excellent source of protein, and as such, they make a fantastic substitute for the protein one usually gains from eating meat.
But soy isn’t just for the vegetarians and vegans in your life. Soy has an amazing range of uses. It’s little wonder it’s been used in China for nearly 5,000 years as part of their diet and a component in their drugs! In modern day, soy still shows up in many of our foods, but it also makes an appearance in our candles. Even if you don’t realize it, many high quality candles are actually made of soy. For the next gift giving event, consider giving your vegetarian friend a soy candle along with a large box of frozen garden burgers!
As many are aware, it’s becoming increasingly common for people to fall ill. Whether it’s from overusing antibiotics or simply not eating right, people are simply more likely to fall victim to everything from the common cold to more serious strains of viruses. If you don’t believe the trend, just ride a public bus. You will quickly be surrounded by coughing, hacking, and the pitiful look of someone suffering from cold symptoms.
But while people may acknowledge the increase in sickness, not many people realize that a very large contributing factor is the increase of stress in our everyday lives. Stress from our jobs combines with stress from our family lives, and we tend to couple that with a lack of sleep and poor eating habits. It’s a surefire recipe for getting sick. Increase your chance of escaping cold season without grabbing the tissue box by investing in a scented candle or two. Place them in your bedroom or line your tub with them. The fragrance will really melt away the stress and help keep you healthy and happy.