General

Goat milk is the milk from domestic goats. They produce about 2% of the world’s total annual milk supply. Some goats are bred specifically for milk production.

Goat milk naturally has small, well-emulsified fat globules, which means the cream will stay in suspension for a longer period of time than cows milk; therefore, it does not need to be processed in which the fat droplets are emulsified and the cream does not separate.

Many people who perceive they have issues with cows’ milk can drink goats’ milk without any problems, and even say that their symptoms (such as eczema; asthma; bloatedness; constipation; digestive discomfort and catarrh) are reduced or go away altogether. 

Recently, Goat’s milk is increasingly being used in pet care. Let’s examine the reasons why.

Goats milk as skin care products for pets:

Goat’s milk packs a powerful blend of vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids which affects dry skin. Goat milk contains vitamin A, B, C, and E. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble antioxidant, vitamin B is a powerhouse that keeps the body in good health, and vitamin C repairs and regrows tissue. Lastly, vitamin E is known for repairing damaged tissue and scars, as well as hydrating and moisturizing skin and hair.

Goat milk helps to soothe dry and sensitive skin. When used in a consistent skincare regimen, goat milk benefits include moisturizing skin, reducing itch relief and exfoliating the skin. It is also good for pets as well as people with sensitive skin. It also naturally removes dead skin and promotes new cell growth while washing.

The process of fermenting the milk causes even more pro biotics to form, therefore increasing the health benefits of the milk. These pro biotics are especially helpful for dogs and other pets with skin conditions and recurring allergies. 

Goat milk helps to control itching, shedding, and flaky skin caused by allergies which are commonly seen issues with pets.  

This blend of goat milk, coconut oil, and lavender calms your dog while moisturizing the skin and coat.

We have pets ourselves and pet care is extremely important for us.   We use natural, organic handmade products for our products and highly recommend that you do the same for yours as well.   Go Eco Love’s pet care products, using goat’s milk as an ingredient, can be found at: Go Eco Love Why not check it out?

Goat’s Milk for dogs is becoming more and more popular as a food item as well and now we know why. Goat milk is low in milk sugars (lactose). Here are a few reasons why goat’s milk is healthy, beneficial and all around great for dogs and other pets. 

• Goat milk contains vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, trace elements, enzymes, protein, and fatty acids. In fact, the body can digest goat’s milk in 20 minutes.
• Great for digestion – for those pups who have sensitive tummies!
• Goats Milk is more digestible than cow’s milk and lacks the complex proteins that are associated with allergies. 
• Lessens mucus and inflammation – Perfect for dogs and other pets which suffer from allergies!
• Super Immune booster – large amounts of vitamins and dog’s and other pets’ health is enhanced!
• Goat milk  contains extremely low or no amounts of alpha-s1-casein protein. 
• Many people and pets who don’t produce the lactase enzyme can’t digest pasteurized milk but can digest raw milk without problems.
• It contains high amounts of short and medium-chain fatty acids. 
• It reduces inflammation. 
• It supports metabolism and acts as an antacid. 
• With a high fat content and low sugar content, glucose metabolism is much more effective and insulin sensitivity is improved. 
• It provides complete, bio available nutrition. 

Pasteurized goat’s milk is definitely the safer option. However, many pets have difficulty digesting dairy once they are weaned as babies, so goat’s milk may lead to gastrointestinal issues in some pets. It also can be a significant source of calories and protein and fatty acids.

With small (but increasing) popularity, most people aren’t aware of the great benefits goat milk provides to us and our fur babies. 

If you have a sick or sensitive eater, goat milk will help soothe a pet’s digestive tract and allow sensitive eaters to process their food better. Enhanced Hydration: goat milk, like bone broth, is great for hydration! Dogs love to slurp goat milk so add it to raw food or to increase hydration in dry food.

The most available resources for use are the waters of the oceans, rivers, and lakes. Besides these, other available water resources include groundwater and deep subsurface waters and glaciers and permanent snowfields.  Considering these, our main sources of water for drinking, washing, agriculture and industry are surface water, groundwater and collected rainwater, all of which are dependent on rain and snow falling on the Earth’s surface.

Water resources are  important because they are needed for life to exist. These sources of water are useful or potentially useful to humans. Many uses of water include agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and environmental activities. Virtually all humans require fresh water.

The world’s water exists naturally in different forms and locations: in the air, on the surface, below the ground, and in the oceans. Freshwater accounts for only 2.5% of the Earth’s water, and most of it is frozen in glaciers and ice caps.

Here are the main five water sources:

1. Municipal.
2. Ground water (well)
3. Surface water. Lake. River. Stream (creek) Shallow well.
4. Rainwater.
5. Seawater.

Water resources are natural resources which are useful as a source of water supply. 97.5% of the water on the Earth is salt water and only 2.5% is freshwater; slightly over two thirds of this is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. The remaining unfrozen freshwater is found mainly as groundwater, with only a small fraction present above ground or in the air. 

Natural sources of fresh water include surface water, under river flow, groundwater and frozen water. Artificial sources of fresh water can include treated wastewater (reclaimed water) and desalinated seawater.

The Threat

Water resources are under threat from water scarcity, water pollution, water conflict and climate change. Fresh water is a renewable resource, yet the world’s supply of groundwater is steadily decreasing, with depletion occurring most prominently in Asia, South America and North America.  It is still unclear how much natural renewal balances this usage, and the extent to which ecosystems are threatened. The framework for allocating water resources to water users is known as water rights.

Do you know the water availability on earth?

To summarize, 70% of Earth’s surface is water of which 97.5% is salt water and 2.5% is freshwater. Less than 1% of this 2.5% amount of freshwater is accessible (the majority is frozen in ice caps or exists as soil moisture). The earth has an abundance of water, but unfortunately, only a small percentage (about 0.3 percent), is even usable by humans. The other 99.7 percent is in the oceans, soils, icecaps, and floating in the atmosphere. Still, much of the 0.3 percent that is usable is unattainable.

Freshwater is vital for life, supporting ecosystems and human civilizations. We use freshwater in many aspects of daily life including food production, power generation, manufacturing, and sanitation.

There are amazing solutions to avoid water Scarcity

1. Save Water Whenever Possible.
2. Education and awareness creation to save water. 
3. Recycle Water as much as possible. 
4. Make use of advanced Technology Related to Water Conservation.
5. Improve Methods Related to farming. 
6. Avoid using chemicals in farming. 
7. Improve the waste material from people living that is carried away from their homes in water in large underground pipes systems. 
8. Make sure to keep better Water Distribution Infrastructure.

Simple ways to manage water usage.

Next to air, water is the most important element for the preservation of life. Water is a finite commodity which, if not managed properly, will result in shortages in the near future. 

• Check your toilet for leaks.and get a low-flush toilet 
• Stop using your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket.
• Store rainwater.
• Take shorter showers: Showers can use anything between 6 and 45 litres per minute. Consider getting an aerated shower head, which combines water and air, or inserting a regulator in your shower, which puts an upper limit on flow rates.
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth and  shaving.
• Save up your dirty clothes and make use of automatic washing machines and  automatic dishwashers for full loads only: this cuts out unnecessary washes in between.
• Regularly check your kitchen pipes and the dishwasher hose for slow leaks.
• Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator.
• If you wash dishes by hand, don’t leave the water running for rinsing.
• Check faucets and pipes for leaks
• Water your lawn only when it needs
• Don’t water the gutter.
• Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants.
• Try to make use of a  broom to clean driveways, sidewalks and steps
• Don’t keep running  the plastic tube that water can flow through while washing your car
• Tell your children not to play with the hose and sprinklers

Healthy hair is a sign of vitality and self-expression, a source of pride and boldness for many.  Hair loss and scalp problems can have a direct impact on people’s lives, especially on a psychological level. Anti-ageing and anti-hair loss products are beginning to offer additional benefits that appeal to conscious consumers who want to ensure that hair health is maximised.

At the same time, this trend is coexisting with increased public awareness of ethical, sustainable cosmetics. In fact, according to a report by Grand View Research, increased awareness of ethics and chemical ingredient content in cosmetic products will increase the growth rate by 5% in this market segment, especially among the millennial generation.

Thus, a good choice is practicing hair care in the comfort of your home. Before we talk about hair products and best practices, we need to know what to use and for whom. The most fundamental question is what type of hair we have.

There are three basic types of hair:

1. Low porosity
2. Medium porosity
3. High porosity

Low porosity hair has a tightly bonded cuticle layer with overlapping scales that lay flat. This type of hair is usually considered healthy and is often very shiny. Low porosity hair repels moisture when you try to wet it and is difficult to work with as it resists the penetration of chemicals. Low-porosity hair is also prone to a build-up of protein deep conditioning products, which can leave it feeling stiff and straw-like. Use protein-free conditioners that contain moisturisers such as glycerine or honey daily.

Apply moderate heat when using protein-free conditioners to help open up tightly bound skin. Low-porous hair requires moisturising products rich in emollients such as shea butter, jojoba oil, coconut oil and mineral oil. They also benefit from humectant products that attract and hold moisture in the hair. Choose lighter products with a liquid consistency, such as lotions, which will not settle on your hair and make it greasy.

Hair with medium porosity often requires the fewest hair treatments. The cuticle layer is looser, which allows enough moisture to be supplied and prevents excessive moisture escape. Hair with medium porosity tends to hold up well and can be permed and coloured with predictable results. Occasional use of protein conditioners can benefit medium porosity hair, but proteins should not be used in daily hair care.

High porosity can be an inherent hair characteristic or damage as a result of chemical treatments, rough handling or damaging environmental influences. High Porosity Hair has gaps in the cuticle layer, which enable moisture to pass quickly in and out. It can lead to frizz and tangling in humid weather and excessive dryness in dry weather. Use anti-humidity products, especially when it’s humid, to seal the cuticles and prevent them from absorbing too much moisture.

Some examples include raw shea butter, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, palm oil; Go Eco Love’s hand made moisturizers help do this as they are rich in shea, cocoa or mango butter and have coconut oil in them.  Leave-in these moisturizers to keep your hair hydrated throughout the day.  You can also use a sealant such as avocado oil to retain moisture and prevent dryness.

Additionally, sometimes we think we are doing everything right, and the results are lacking. What if I told you that you probably do not wipe or brush your hair properly? In that case, how do you look after your hair? Seemingly insignificant actions make a huge difference to the condition of our hair.

Here are some ways to help your hair:

1. If you do not have curly hair, do not brush it wet. Wet hair is weaker, which encourages breakage.
2. Do not rub or rub your hair with a terry towel. The best method is to squeeze excess water out of your hair.
3. Sleep in a satin cap. It sounds comical, but most hair damage occurs during sleep from friction against the bedding. You can also get a satin pillowcase. Satin is soft and will not damage your hair.
4. Massage your scalp. Trust me, after a day in a bun, the head needs a boost in circulation. Such massages, among other things, minimise hair loss and stimulate hair growth.
5. Protect your ends. Avoid silicones in conditioners but apply a good silicone serum to your ends. It will prevent them from rubbing off during the day, thus reducing split ends over time.
6. Check ingredients, strong detergents, silicones, alcohol, and allergenic preservatives are exactly what shampoos and conditioners contain. Read up on these compounds so that you avoid them as much as possible in your daily hair care routine.

Moreover, Go Eco Love’s moisturizers can help you to achieve this. Feel free to treat yourself.