Question your habits

Episodes

1. 22

   Failure got me here

   Hi everyone. Rosie Mendoza is a self-taught photographer, secondhand advocate, and the pro-environmental force behind, Question your Habits. In her words: I grew up with the notion that failure was not an option. A bad word. Some dark place where you never want to go. That thought didn't serve me...

   Mar 11, 2019

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2. 21

   The hype behind Castor oil

   Hi everyone. Castor oil is a vegetable, thick and heavy liquid that people have used for thousands of years: being a natural hair treatment is just one of its many uses. According to experts, castor oil is an effective and gentle method of cleansing your scalp due to its antibacterial and...

   Mar 7, 2019

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3. 20

   Why to Switch to Non-Toxic Deodorant

   Conventional deodorants and anti-perspirants mission is to remove odors and stop us from sweating, a natural bodily function which regulates your body temperature and helps to release toxins, among others. Fortunately, there are tons of non-toxic DIY recipes out there and over the counter options...

   Mar 5, 2019

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4. 19

   Let's talk about money

   Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. If you are looking for to start putting your personal finances in order, you are in the right place. The trick is, to get specific on what you want to accomplish: Going on vacation, get out of credit card debt or start a savings account... but first,...

   Feb 5, 2019

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5. 18

   The truth about sugar

   Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your Habits. Americans consume 300 % more sugar than they should. The AHA recommends no more than 9 teaspoons of added sugar per day for men, 6 teaspoons for women and 3 to 6 teaspoons for children. Sugar is listed on nutrition labels as grams. To convert grams to...

   Feb 2, 2019

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   Boost your mood

   Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your Habits. Did you know? Dopamine is an important brain chemical that influences your mood and memory, among others. Levels of Dopamine are regulated by the body thru the nervous system but, there are always basic lifestyle changes you can make today to reach...

   Jan 31, 2019

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   Anatomy of your coffee cup

   Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your Habits. Did you know? Unfortunately, coffee cups from your favorite coffee shop are not easily recyclable. To recycle coffee cups, waste management locations have to have special machinery to separate the plastic lining from the paper cup. The lids are…

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   Jan 30, 2019

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8. 15

   The healthier air freshener isn't a conventional air freshener

   Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your Habits. Looking for an earth-friendly alternative to conventional air fresheners? Most of already in the market products don't remove odors. Instead they trap them inside of a chemical shield, to mask the bad scent with a fake chemical smell. The following is…

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   Jan 28, 2019

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9. 14

   Journey to zero waste

   Hi everyone. Rosie Mendoza is a self-taught photographer, secondhand advocate, and the pro-environmental force behind, Question your Habits. In her words: Does waste-free sound too much of an unachievable lifestyle? I hear you. When I started looking at the way I was throwing away stuff I found...

   Jan 28, 2019

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10. 13

    The hype behind Cayenne pepper

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. Aside from being known as a spice that will make you break a good sweat, some experts consider cayenne pepper a great component to boost your metabolism due to its heat properties, which help to increase the heat that your body already produces…

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    Jan 27, 2019

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11. 12

    Time to build a safer makeup bag

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your Habits. According to Zion Market Research, the global cosmetic products market was valued at around 532 billion dollars in 2017 and is expected to almost double by 2024. Yes, sales are on the rise, as well as the concern for how these mixtures are been...

    Jan 26, 2019

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12. 11

    Am I making a difference?

    Hi everyone. Rosie Mendoza is a self-taught photographer, secondhand advocate, and the pro-environmental force behind, Question your Habits. In her words: Am I making a difference? I ask myself this question often. When in doubt, I don't have to go further than the kitchen, which has been...

    Jan 26, 2019

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13. 10

    Success is a choice

    Hi everyone. Rosie Mendoza is a self-taught photographer, secondhand advocate, and the pro-environmental force behind, Question your Habits. In her words: At first sight, I am a successful person. I am my own boss. I have two healthy kids, one hefty mortgage and never a dull moment. All of the...

    Jan 26, 2019

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14. 9

    Let's talk about money

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. If you are looking for to start putting your personal finances in order, you are in the right place. The trick is, to get specific on what you want to accomplish: Going on vacation, get out of credit card debt or start a savings account... but first,...

    Jan 26, 2019

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    Infoxication

    Hi everyone. Rosie Mendoza is a self-taught photographer, secondhand advocate, and the pro-environmental force behind, Question your Habits. In her words: Let's take a min. and think about the amount of information we consume in a day... Wow! right? Every morning, most of us reach for the phones...

    Jan 26, 2019

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16. 7

    Food for thought

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. 50% of the food produced in the US goes to waste and unfortunately, is the biggest single component of landfills. Rosie Mendoza, the force behind, Question your Habits invites you to join her today, to reduce such loss by incorporating some easy…

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    Jan 26, 2019

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    Self-compassion is the key

    Hi everyone. Rosie Mendoza is a self-taught photographer, secondhand advocate, and the pro-environmental force behind, Question your Habits. In her words: I've been my number 1 critic for over 40 years, and self image has been chasing me, for most of my life. Until, I started applying a simple...

    Jan 26, 2019

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18. 5

    The hype behind activated charcoal

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. The positive attitude towards non-toxic options is increasing by the minute and activated charcoal, seems to be the No.1 ingredient you can find in every personal care product out there. How does it work? Well, the short explanation is, because of its...

    Jan 26, 2019

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    Closet accountability

    Hi everyone. Rosie Mendoza is a self-taught photographer, secondhand advocate, and the pro-environmental force behind, Question your Habits. In her words: In 2017, I decided to go full throttle on reselling and purchasing secondhand clothing, without knowing that the financial aspect of those...

    Jan 26, 2019

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    How to start your day right

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. Did you know? After 6, 7 or 8 hours of sleep our bodies are pretty dehydrated. Dehydration can affect your memory, stress level, mood, attention to detail and overall performance. That's why it is recommended to start your day drinking, at least, 8…

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    Jan 26, 2019

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    Making every outfit count

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. Purchasing secondhand clothing can be considered an eco-friendly way to consume. While extending the use of a garment doesn't make it totally sustainable it certainly helps to reduce its impact on the environment. More tips coming soon... thank you…

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    Jan 26, 2019

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22. 1

    Trust your gut

    Hi everyone. Welcome to Question your habits. High levels of stress, lack of sleep and eating processed foods are some of the factors for developing an unhealthy gut. Studies have shown that all your issues can be traced back to your gut, from poor immune system to anxiety and everything in...

    Jan 26, 2019

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