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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Aug 11 2011
Have you ever noticed how the heat tends to bring out the not-so-best in people? I have, as recent as a subway ride earlier this week. I could have let the ride get the better half of me, disturbing my increasing (but far from perfect) peace and tranquility of mind. I opted for the yogin's path instead to keep cool in body and mind. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 20 2011
Ready to dip your toes into the world of beaching bikini or speedo-free? Hang free and get fearless! Head over to your nearest of TripAdvisor's 2010 Top Ten Nude Beaches. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 9 2011
Planning or dreaming up a vacation this year? Aim ethically. Combine your consideration of cute, eco-friendly accommodations, local eats and low-impact transportation with big picture considerations like a country's political stability, social standards and environmental ratings with this handy list. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Mar 1 2011
Here's a new mode of travel that will please animal-lovers, kids, conservationists and armchair conservationists (like myself) alike: it's appropriately called conservation travel. And it's carving its deserved place in the tourism landscape, providing a refreshing alternative to beach-y, all-inclusive packages and other Plain Jane, been-there, done-that trips. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Feb 24 2011
With the National Day of Unplugging approaching, I’m gearing up to make the most out of my tech-free 24-hours so they’re relaxing, rewarding and enriching. Basically, the antithesis of my myriad of days consumed by Facebook, Twitter, website updates, and blog posts. All things I love and pertinent to my career, but that all have the capacity to pull me away from the balance I seek between rest, play, and work. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Feb 8 2011
God said, “On the seventh day thou shalt rest.” The meaning behind it was simple: Take a break. Call a timeout. Find some balance. Recharge. Somewhere along the line, however, this mantra for living faded from modern consciousness. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 1 2011
There a few things perfectly acceptable to expect from conventional budget accommodations: outdated furnishings, that scratchy, synthetic comforter always draped over the bed, and a bed that serves as nothing more than a place to get some shut, not necessarily a sufficient beauty rest. There are, in my opinion, a few things completely unacceptable: dead roaches, bug bites and crusty sheets among other things. Other frugal travelers on TripAdvisor agree. Check out their Top 10 decidedly dirty hotels here in the US. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 25 2011
But as I'd learn this past Friday -- I could, with just a pinch of effort -- contrive an inner glow without taking my annual winter escape. And yes, this busy blogger, yogini, and entrepreneur could somehow manage to swing it in less than 24-hours, in fact four hours to be precise. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Jan 18 2011
Anyone else sporting winter's lackluster complexion? It's that time of year when all the blush, bronzer and and lip gloss in the world just won't cut the pasty, ghost glow I begin to rock mid-January. If there's a natural, low-cost way to look sun-kissed, I'm sold. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 10 2011
It appears a new chilling travel trend is on the loose: ice skating-- in warm climes. The New York Times Magazine reports on ice rinks popping up peculiar places like the W Los Angeles-Westwood, where a rink resides and straddles the hotel's pool for the winter season. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Dec 21 2010
Us greenies know we can have our sweets and eat them too. Case and point? These wholesome (in moderation), heirloom, organic pop-tarts from Red Queen, LLC. down in Atlanta, Georgia. (Spotted in a recent New York Times magazine.) + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Dec 16 2010
Kassidy and Ryan Brown’s mission isn’t much different than that of this Change Makers column, making them perfect Change Makers! Like we highlight individuals and organizations making a positive difference, the brother-sister team uses the power of video webisodes to do the same, only focusing their lens on youth. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Dec 9 2010
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) certainly doesn’t lack in the talented conservationist department. First we highlighted Change Maker Ann Snook, a TNC Program Manager fighting for indigenous protected land in the Maya Forest. Now, we present Chris Zimmerman who’s championing conservation efforts local to New York like the healthy, long life of Karner Blue Butterflies whose populations were on the decline and deemed federally endangered. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Dec 7 2010
Last year, I shared a bit of humor from my little cousin, who unabashedly shared his Christmas gift list totaling over $1,000 in 11-year-old boy dream loot. As a twenty-something year old adult practicing the yogic (and very green) art of needing little, creating a wish list seems preposterous. Not only is it antithetical to my eco- and spiritual beliefs, I am lucky and blessed enough to not need anything. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Nov 23 2010
Yes, I'm 100% wanderlust and not proud. Adding to the challenge of staying put in one place, for at least a little while? A ray of sustainable travel sunshine in the midst of NYC's gray winter days: MindBodyGreen's brand new Travel site. Luckily, this one isn't something to feel guilty about. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Nov 19 2010
Breathe. Be in the moment. Be the moment. It could sound like a lot of fluffy, non-sense to a yoga class goer who's new -- or ambivalent -- about the whole practice. That's why, as a yoga instructor I'm hesitant to mention such coined terms in class so much as I am quick to point the all the great science pointing out what us practitioners knew all along; the meditation-happiness factor. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Nov 11 2010
It’s one thing to gaze up at majestic, magical tree canopies (I had that pleasure in the Amazon); it must be another to get a bird’s eye view suspended within the canopy itself. That’s what Tim Kovar has been doing for over 15 years as master instructor at Tree Climbing Northwest, an Oregon company offering tree climb training and adventures. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Nov 9 2010
I'm a breakfast smoothie addict. I love them dairy-less, chock full of fruit, sweet without any added sugars and dashed with some hemp protein powder if I have it on hand. I love the fuel my liquid power breakfast provides for juggling my yoga business and practice.But with chilly fall temps making way into winter, my body isn't craving the typically cool shakes I swore by in summer. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Nov 2 2010
Is it just me, or is there something really gratifying about casting a vote on Election Day\? Maybe my sense of satisfaction feels even greater this morning because I actually, like, studied each candidate running and picked my favorites. I avoided the temptation to vote down party lines as I have done in years past. (I know, I know -- what a novel idea!) + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Oct 26 2010
If your attempting to supervise your little goblin's sweets intake this Halloween season (yes, the key word is attempting), check out No Trick Treats! The handy website utilizes Google maps to track homes, apartments and businesses stocking up on snacks perfect for special dietary needs. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Oct 21 2010
Think eating raw means eating salads? Expert chef Ani Phyo will leave you second guessing with her growing collection of penned cookbooks boasting raw, vegan recipes like Mango Breakfast Cobbler, Raspberry Ganache Fudge Cake, Pad Thai and Pesto Pizzas. (Ani, you have an open invitation to stop by my kitchen anytime!) + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Oct 19 2010
I love my apples in the raw. But there's something that so totally screams the warmth of autumn like a hot baked apple pie like the orchard farm stand tauntingly reminds us with cider donuts and more. Could mom and I, who happen to both be watching our waistlines through low-refined sugar/flour intake, have our apple cake and eat it too? + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Oct 13 2010
Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly, rainy days and naps, red wine and candlelight. That's how I feel about yoga-- and my mat. Some yogins feel differently about their mats and are boycotting them altogether, as reported in the New York Times and my subsequent blog on TreeHugger. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Oct 4 2010
On the mat, a Hatha yoga practice combined with a healthy diet and rest, can lend to a sound, sustainable body. When coupled with the ancient, mental trainings we can transform the exercise into something beyond our bodily experience. It can actually inspire us to extend our practice of personal wellness to global wellness and awareness. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Sep 30 2010
As part of the Four Seasons Resorts Maldives ocean education initiative – and as resident Senior Marine Biologist -- Guy Stevens gets guests stoked about sea creatures in the Maldivian aquatic ecosystems. He encourages them to witness, take part and directly experience the critically important habitats. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 13 2010
As if hiking Sedona or exploring Flagstaff's historic downtown by foot weren't enough to make my sustainable Southwest adventure already alluring, its Arboretum certainly did. The breathtaking locale not only helps protect the Colorado Plateau's high-elevation, hardy and drought-tolerant native plant species (including some very rare and endangered varieties)--the Arboretum educates and inspires Flagstaff locals to go native when gardening. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 19 2010
As Blue August begins to cool down, we're highlighting a hot influence on ocean awareness, Fabien Cousteau. Following the legendary footsteps of his grandfather, Jacques Cousteau, Fabien combines his love of deep sea diving with documentary filmmaking including restoration projects like planting one billion sea turtles in the mangroves of El Salvador and one million corals in the Maldives and Florida Keys. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Aug 10 2010
One of best things about vacationing at a friend’s home is getting a great taste of their "slice of life" as a local. In this case, a Flagstaff resident living a 10-minute walk away from downtown. A car-free Brooklyn girl, you can probably imagine how exciting this was for me, being steps away from restaurants, shops, galleries, and more. It felt like home! + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Jul 26 2010
This summer, I’ve got the travel bug. OK, I have it all the time. And it’s not something I’m proud of. (Our airplanes aren’t running on alternatives to petro yet!) So the very few times (and I am proud of this!) I commit the eco-sinful deed of traveling far via jet, I at least like to make it meaningful; a trip that’ll educate, inspire, shake me up a little, provide time for self-reflection, and create lasting memories. Lucky for me and Mother Earth, these trips are often low-impact, low-cost, community-centric and splashed with an appreciation for nature. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Jul 19 2010
“Forest bathing” might sound like something reserved for dirty hippies. (I joke!) Fear not. According to the New York Times, “Forest bathing” or “Shinrin-yoku” is simply the act of visiting nature parks for therapeutic effects and was given this fancy name by fans and followers in Japan. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Jul 1 2010
As GreenWave’s CEO, Greg Memo is passionate about putting his tech smarts toward sustainable home efficiency. Memo started his undergraduate studies in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University before leaping into several computer savvy stints at Apple, Compaq, Alta Vista, Gateway and Cisco. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Jun 28 2010
As The New York Times' Well Blog reminds us--there are already tons of studies out there on how our own pets can contribute to our preventative medicine regimen. The NYT's Well Blog will be accepting two minute or less video stories that describe how your pets keep you healthy. Submissions will then be shared on the Well blog. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Jun 20 2010
Over my deliberately relaxed, do-nothing weekend, I decided to watch Botany of Desire, the PBS documentary based on Michael Pollan’s book. If other busy bees like me, can’t read the book—relax by taking a break and watch it. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2010
Life in the fast lane is fun but it can quickly destroy our planet. Fulfill your need for speed mindfully with help from our spankin' new How to Go Green: Cars guide. It's full of useful facts, stats and more importantly, solutions. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 1 2010
With so many of life's activities based around water--from washing the dishes to swimming at the beach--it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start implementing eco-water practices. That's where the How to Go Green: Water guide comes into play. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect May 27 2010
Are all Montrealers so cool? First, we featured Ryan Stotland, cycling the world to help fight climate change. Now, we introduce his equally cool Montreal friend Jack, who’s taking on a similar eco-mission—only on a sailboat and for the oceans. A seafarer from a very young age, Jack wished to turn his passion for the great big blue into financial support for a cause he cares deeply for, the Marine Conservation Society of London. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health May 24 2010
According to a recent article in Body+Soul magazine, my occasional brewski indulgence offers just as much health goodies as my cup of Cab or Merlot. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect May 20 2010
The plastic lunch baggie. Seems insignificant in the grand green picture, yes? Shockingly, 20 million of the sandwich/snack bags land in U.S. landfills every day—polluting our planet and its waterways. When outdoor enthusiast, Virginia-based moms Kirsten Quigley and Cris Bourelly heard this staggering statistic and feared a dirty, unsafe future for their children, they started thinking about a solution. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health May 10 2010
Research has already proved my all-smiles lend to my happier existence and healthier relationships. More recently though, according to a study reported on in the Los Angeles Times, science has found another boon. Flashing regular smiles may pave the way to a longer life. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect May 6 2010
As we all know and love about the sustainability movement, almost everyone can combine their passion with respect for the planet. Even when that passion is so far from being green. Case in point: Motorcycle racing. Speed demon Kenyon Kluge would attest. After graduating from ITT Technical Institute with an associate's degree in electronics, his long love affair with motorbikes took an earth-friendly twist. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Food & Health May 3 2010
This summer, my yoga studio is keeping it local and seasonal with our 2nd annual summer weekend retreat entitled, From Garden to Plate. If you're interested in delicious homegrown goodies, and down-to-earth, authentic yoga, here are the juicy details... + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Apr 29 2010
If, like me, you've dreamt about living off the grid, we can soon pick up a book and live vicariously. This May, a new memoir will release called Twelve by Twelve: A One Room Cabin Off the Grid and Beyond the American Dream by William Powers. Like the book's intriguing and lengthy title, the author is equally fascinating and holds a long list of impressive eco-career stints. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Apr 22 2010
Being a crazy coconut water fan, I was psyched for the opportunity to hear directly from Rodrigo Veloso, one of the lead influences on the sudden rise in the beverage's popularity. After earning his MBA, Rodrigo made a firm commitment to the idea of conscious capitalism and founded O.N.E. Natural Experience, a line of healthy, all natural, sugar-free drinks + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Apr 19 2010
As a yoga instructor, If I can get any one of my students to truly think about the environment-even if it's just for one day, it's worth it to me. I decided to not just celebrate Earth Day this year, but also provide an easy, fun and affordable opportunity for my students to find service in it. + READ MORE
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By Jessica Root IN Travel & Outdoors Apr 12 2010
Thanks to Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard, a prototype solar plane took a fuel-free lift off and jaunt. The two-hour flight was a test to see if the aircraft boasting the wingspan of a Boeing 747 and the weight of a small car, could keep a straight trajectory. + READ MORE
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