Taking care of your health makes green living that much easier. Learn about healthy activities to ensure personal and environmental wellness.
There are few periods in life that are as exciting, tiring and filled with emotion as raising a baby. On top of being a lot of work, bringing a newborn into the world can be expensive and lead to a huge amount of waste being generated. Let’s take a look at a few ways that [...]
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced in March that it would reject the 2008 petition by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to petition the controversial chemical used in food packaging: bisphenol A (BPA). In a statement, the FDA wrote, “While evidence from some studies have raised questions as to whether BPA may be [...]
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Imagine the looks Hitler would get if he paraded down Jerusalem’s main street waving. They couldn’t be much worse than the expressions of pure horror reflected on the faces of the Proposition 29 – Tobacco Tax for Cancer Research – proponents and every other person within hearing distance when I told them I was opposed [...]
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When you’re pregnant, it can feel like you’ve become someone else. You have many aches and pains in places you never did before, you feel very emotional, but also you are excited about a new life growing inside you. Yoga is recommended by many for its health benefits for your body, mind and soul. It [...]
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It’s no secret how important bees are to our ecosystem, our health, our very survival, really. Beyond their crucial status as pollinators in the food system, people have long since recognized the medicinal healing properties of bee venom, as well as a number of worker bee byproducts like raw honey, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly. [...]
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Whether or not you have tried a bit of dried seaweed at an Asian restaurant, you should carefully consider the possibility of adding this sea vegetable to your diet. The health benefits of this Asian staple are amazing, and you can doctor it up in a variety of ways to please your palate. It might [...]
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Insects in the home and garden can be a nightmare and it can be difficult to deal with them if you have pets or small children as many insect repellents are toxic to humans and animals and can be extremely harmful to the environment. If you are seeking something which will act as a repellent [...]
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Although synthetic remedies are still the weapon of choice for people suffering from allergies, pharmaceutical drugs could potentially cause side effects in certain individuals and may not be effective for others. However, there are natural ways to fight allergies regardless of how mild or severe they are. We list five of the best below. [...]
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For most people, driving a car feels like a necessity. It is almost impossible for many to consider going an entire day without getting behind the wheel. With gas prices continuing to rise, more people are concerned about their bank accounts. Less gas usage is a key component to lowering expenses and a great way [...]
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The following cities are known for being very health-conscious and conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re planning a vacation or a move, consider checking out any of these places if you’re looking to be surrounded by people who understand the importance of not just physical health, but also the health of the environment and how [...]
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