Earth Day is a worldwide event held every year on April 22 in support for environmental protection.

It began in 1970 and is now celebrated in  more than 193 countries.

The environment and  your health are inextricably linked. And like your health, take good care of it, and it will take care of you.

You can show your support for Earth Day and help take care of our environment in any number of ways. For example:

1. Visit your local farmer’s market. Buy lots of colorful fruits and veggies to make your meals healthier.
2. Swap out one of your household cleaners for an eco-friendly version. You’ll find many are just as effective and less harmful to yourself and the environment.
3. Participate in a community garden. If you live in the city and are itching to play in the dirt, look for a community garden and help plant fresh veggies and flowers.  Gardens are sustainable as well as beautiful, and facilitate bee pollination. Working the garden is also a good way to get some outdoor exercise, and you’ll make lots of new friends who share your interest.
4. Walk more, drive less, and consider public transportation.  Walking is a great exercise and less cars on the road means lower green house gas emissions.

These activities are so easy and simple to adopt, so why not make a commitment to celebrate Earth Day every day!  If everyone adopted  just one of these activities, it truly would make an impact on our world!