Welcome to Earthy Vibes!
A blog meant to inspire you to live naturally so you can improve your health and well-being in harmony with the earth. Here you can expect to read about natural living, natural beauty, health & wellness and sustainability.
If you are a nature loving woman who is passionate about improving her health in a holistic and natural way, then this blog is going to be filled with useful posts for you!
At Earthy Vibes you will find inspiration, motivation and information on how to live naturally and improving your health and well-being.
A little about me
Hi! My name is Bo Smit and I live in Sweden. I was born in the Netherlands and lived there until the age of 7, when my family decided to move abroad. Although a Dutchy by blood, Sweden became and still is my home today.
As I grew up in literally the middle of the forest, I hold nature very close to my heart. It has always been the place where I clear my mind, reload my batteries and feel at peace. That’s why I love long nature walks and often forage things on the way, so I can make healthy concoctions and creations in my kitchen when I get home!
My love for nature and animals is a big reason why I want to inspire others to live naturally. My passion for health and wellness is the other reason! Except from diving deep into health related topics and writing, you’ll find me creating things, exploring our beautiful earth, reading fantasy novels or doing healing self-care practices.
My Natural Living Journey
I started with natural living when I was just a teenager. After hearing a lecture on university about our daily toxic cocktail and the effects it has on our health, I started looking at everything I used with new eyes.
After going through all my body lotions, shampoos and shower gels I discovered that they indeed contained the chemicals that had been proven to be toxic. And so the purging began!
Over the years I’ve gotten rid of all my toxic products, switching them to an equally good (or even better) natural alternative. Everything from skincare, makeup and self-care products to household items, clothes and other materials. However, sometimes I still discover something I own that could be more natural and that I hadn’t thought about before! Natural living is definitely a journey and there’s always room for improvement.
HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF RESEARCH
In this journey I’ve done a TON of research. As I studied natural sciences in upper secondary school and went to university, I’ve learned to always stay critical and not blindly believe everything I read. If I write a blog post I’make sure to include scientific studies to support the claims being made! Living naturally is not a ”woo woo” belief. Its benefits are backed up by science.
Unfortunately, products aren’t as regulated as we think they are. I’ve therefore spent hundreds of hours researching about good alternatives to unnatural ways that today are the norm. One of them is hormonal birth control. Today I use a completely natural birth control method, called the sympto-thermal method. It has completely changed my life and taught me incredibly much about my body!
IT'S A LIFESTYLE
Natural living is not only about being earth friendly and toxic free, but also about how you live your life. Its building healthy habits for yourself, that work in your day to day life and make you feel good. Like sleeping at least 8 hours a day, eating healthy and well balanced meals and moving your body in a way that supports it.
It’s making time to connect with nature, because you know it’s good for your soul. I keep track of the moon phases, go on long forest walks, walk barefoot, swim in lakes, bask in the sun and appreciate the beauty of each season. I practice being present to really make life slow down and feel grateful for getting to live on this beautiful earth.
I used to be oblivious to single use plastic and toxic ingredients in the products I used everyday. Now I make conscious choices and am confident in choosing natural products for myself and my home. I used to ignore my body’s signals because I didn’t know how to listen, now I understand my body’s language which feels incredibly empowering! I’ve taken my health in my own hands and live life how I want to live it, not how I’m expected to. I live naturally.
Our health and the health of the earth go hand in hand. By improving one you almost always improve the other! A true win-win situation, so to say. If you’re interested in natural living and want to get to know me more personally, you can follow me on Instagram below! ♡
Love,
Bo
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The Values of Earthy Vibes
I have my own perspective on living naturally and my own values that I want to live by. This will of course be reflected in everything I write about on Earthy Vibes. Here I’ve written a little about it, in case you want to get a sense of what I believe in, why I want to live naturally and how I want to live by these values.
WHAT I BELIEVE IN AND STAND FOR
Health, beauty, body.
I believe that you can improve your health by making healthy lifestyle choices and creating good habits. So I stand for boosting the immune system with nutritious food, regular exercise, sufficient rest and occasional supplements to prevent sickness. I want to make healthy ginger shots, homemade kombucha, herbal tinctures and teas to heal myself from small ailments. I want to support my own health, not take medicines that only treat symptoms and do nothing about the root cause. Because I want to heal for real, by listening to the body, finding the root cause and support the body in solving it.
I believe that our choices matter for ourselves and the earth. So I stand for buying organic food from farmers that care about their land and animals, instead of buying food that has been mass produced by companies only thinking about making profit. Because I want to be mindful of how I live, how my choices affect the earth and improve my health by investing in honest and good quality food.
I believe that beauty goes hand in hand with health. So I stand for using natural beauty products on my face, body and hair that don’t contain unnecessary preservatives or toxic chemicals. I want to use facial masks made from fruit extracts, healing herbs and clay and buy handmade body butters with an ingredient list I understand. I want to use clean and natural products, instead of products that enhance outside beauty but burdens our bodies on the inside. Because I want to enhance my natural beauty without burdening the body with foreign substances it has to work hard for to get rid of.
I believe in listening to the body. So I stand for being aware of the signals my body is sending me, taking good care of it and not harming it in any way. I want to respect and understand my menstrual cycle, instead of shutting it down with synthetic hormones so I don’t have to listen. Because I want to accept, respect and celebrate the body I have to live with for the rest of this life.
Sustainability, society, nature.
I believe in using what nature has given us. So I stand for making my own products, like candles made from natural beeswax instead of paraffin candles made from petroleum. I want to make laundry powder from things that naturally contain saponins and use vinegar as fabric softener, instead of using chemical detergents that pollute the water, earth and eventually ourselves. I want to clean my house using natural cleaning agents like baking soda, vinegar and essential oils. Because less toxic chemicals will be less of a burden for our bodies and the earth.
I believe that we should take responsibility for our life. So I stand for buying items made from sustainable materials like cotton clothing, wool carpets and swimsuits from recycled plastic out of the sea. So that my items won’t pollute the earth for hundreds of years after I’m gone. I want to reduce plastic consumption to preserve our seas and avoid ingesting micro plastics. Because life on earth is so precious and I don’t want to actively contribute to its destruction.
I believe living a fulfilling life. So I stand for listening within instead of following the path society lays out for us. I want to feel grateful for being alive and be present so I can savour every moment of life. I want to break norms that have been so deeply imprinted in us that we never have thought that another alternative was possible. Because I want to be authentic and live a life that causes my soul to dance inside my body.
I believe that living connected to nature brings contentment. So I stand for honoring the natural rhythm of the earth and living with the seasons. I want to feel connected to the people I love, to nature and to myself. Not trying to always have the newest and best items and gadgets to feed a soul that longs for real connection. Because I want to feel connected to life itself.
I want to be the healthiest and happiest version of myself, living up to my potential and live a fulfilling life in harmony with the earth.
And I believe that I can do all this by living naturally,
and I can help you to do the same.
I hope you'll find this blog inspiring!
Here are some things you can do to begin your natural lifestyle journey and improve your health and well being:
- Subscribe to my email list to stay updated and receive a free guide on starting your natural lifestyle journey.
- Check out my Instagram and decide if its an account you’ll like to follow (I post inspirational posts and stories about living naturally)
- Get started with reading these blog posts:
✧ What Is Natural Living? The Complete Explanation
✧ 10 Ways To Connect With The Earth
✧ How To Live With The Seasons
✧ 27 Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Waste
✧ Natural Oral Care For Healthy And Beautiful Teeth
✧ Why Organic & Natural Makeup Is Better For You & The Earth
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