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1 HOUR AGO IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Can a stressed but Earth-friendly human find inner peace without substantially deepening her/his carbon footprint? Absolutely.+ READ MORE
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6 Nov 2009 IN REEL IMPACT | COMMENTS
When Coal Country airs Saturday, November 14, you'll be moved to action to stop mountaintop removal mining. Be sure to take part in the discussion forum online after the movie and share not only your reaction to the film, but talk with other viewers about how to stop what Ashley Judd calls a...+ READ MORE
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6 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I have always loved beets, I mean loved them. I remember when I was a kid I would beg my mom to buy canned pickled beets so that I could down them by the can full. Now how many kids do you know that crazy about beets? My veracious appetite for beets only increased with age. But today I prefer the...+ READ MORE
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5 Nov 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat.+ READ MORE
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4 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
A wonderful way to upcycle a cracked teacup is to use it as a vessel for a homemade soy or beeswax candle. Soy and beeswax candles are a healthier, greener alternative to paraffin candles, as paraffin is made from the waste product of the oil refining process.+ READ MORE
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3 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
When word hit the newswire that three adults passed away during a five-day “spiritual warrior” retreat intended for “spiritual cleansing,” every bone in my yoga-practicing, spirituality-seeking body cringed. I thought, here’s just another new age-y story gone awry to give all of us yogins a bad...+ READ MORE
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2 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
More and more people are passing on meat for a wide variety of reasons. For starters, it reduces your impact on the planet by some 70 percent. Some simply can't bare the despicable factory farming industry in this country. And the third weighing issue on the minds of the more than 2.8 percent of the...+ READ MORE
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2 Nov 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Maui is more than an island of beautiful beaches and oceanfront eternity pools. It's also a playground for environmentalists thanks to Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment (AOTE) program in residence at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. The cultural and environmental education center...+ READ MORE
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1 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
More than a dash to spruce up a boring dish, all spices come with a list of health benefits (like bad breath-banishing, infection protection, and blood sugar-balancing) that are often totally missed when simply mixed into a crock pot. It's time to view your spice rack in a whole new purpose-driven...+ READ MORE
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1 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Tests released by a team at the Cork Cancer Research Centre show turmeric can destroy gullet cancer cells in the lab within 24 hours. That's no small deal. Now the question is, are you getting your fill?
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28 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Clean drinking water has always been a major issue in many developing countries, but with the onset of climate change and droughts, this may become a problem for industrialized countries as well. There is a simple solution for clean water: clay+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN FASHION & BEAUTY | COMMENTS
Forget Botox, anti-aging creams, and chemical peels--if you want clear, radiant skin, head to your refrigerator, says Lisa Petty, author of Living Beauty.+ READ MORE
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27 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Indoor gardens can have several benefits in the autumn and winter: They bring some life into your space, several plants can help purify stale indoor air, and a few plants can make people more productive.+ READ MORE
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21 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Let’s face it, that energy-sapping treadmill (yes, even if it is never used… but it’s still plugged into the wall!) in the corner is not motivating you to workout. Nor is that ridiculously expensive gym card (the one that supports the insane electric bill and non-green equipment at the gym) that...+ READ MORE
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19 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
There are few better arguments for living near a park or some other green space than the fact that it literally helps prevent you from going insane. Seem crazy? It's anything but--there's now scientific evidence that keeping some greenery in the vicinity is good for your mental health.+ READ MORE
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