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Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability
Wellness is the healthy balance of mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. It is "an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence." (National Wellness Institute)
Products and services that enhance health and wellness inlcude integrative health care, nutritional products, alternative health care practitioners, counseling and dietary supplements.
Wholylocal features service providers offering alternative and integrative approaches to health and wellness.
Physical fitness is a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities. Overall fitness is made up of five main components:
• Cardiorespiratory endurance • Muscular strength • Muscular endurance • Body composition • Flexibility
There's strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and even happier life. People who do regular activity have a lower risk of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers. Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing the risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Wholylocal promotes products and services for exercise and fitness.
Nutrition is the process of providing and obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. The foods we eat provide the energy our boadies need to function. We need to eat a balanced diet of good, clean food in order to be at our healthiest.
Fortunately, there are many products and services to support our food and nutrition goals -- from nutritionists and dietitians, to organic farms and farmers markets, to wholesome restaurants and cooking coaches.
Wholylocal can help you find local sources for wholesome food and nutrition.
Our personal consumer choices can have a significant impact on our well being, our community and the environment.
From personal care products and cosmetics, to clothing and alternative fuel cars, to dry cleaning and other services, we can choose to patronize merchants committed to environmentally and socially conscious products.
Wholylocal can help you find alternatives to personal consumer products from merchants who support a healthier more natural way of living.
A green home is built or remodeled in order to conserve energy and water, improve indoor air quality, use sustainable building materials, and produce less waste.
From solar energy and natural insulation, to Energy Star appliances, organic cleaning products and natural pest control, Wholylocal provides local resources for greening your home.
Organic gardening "sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by relying on biodiversity and local conditions rather than on the use of chemical inputs with adverse effects." (International Federation of Organic Agriculture)
The organic garden grows fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants by following the principles of organic gardening in soil building and conservation, pest management and heirloom variety preservation.
Wholylocal features local products, services and resources that support organic gardening.
Personal development includes activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations. Personal development includes the following activities:
• Improving self-awareness • Building or renewing identity • Developing strengths or talents • Improving wealth • Enhancing quality of life • Initiating a life enterprise • Spiritual development
Wholylocal features products and services that enhance personal development.
Our pets deserve a healthy lifestyle too! All-natural pet products and services support our pets' health and well-being.
Natural pet products offer natural and organic pet food, treats, holistic supplements, natural grooming products and health products for a healthier and happier pet.
Natural pet services are provided by loving and conscious groomers, boarding, veterinarians, pet sitters, pet walkers and day care services.
Wholylocal makes it easy to find natural pet products and services.
Eco Travel or Eco Tourism is a form of tourism that involves visiting natural areas -— either in the remote wilderness or urban environments. According to the definition and principles of ecotourism established by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), ecotourism is "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." Characteristics of ecotourism include:
• Involves travel to natural destinations • Minimizes impact • Builds environmental awareness • Provides financial benefits for conservation • Respects local culture
Eco Travel services are provided by resorts, lodges, bed and breakfasts, tour operators, vacation destinations, attractions and travel agents.
Wholylocal promotes Eco Travel products and services for the conscious traveler.