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21 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
You know about antioxidants and you've been religious about your daily dose of Vitamin C, but what else can you do to keep that tickle from creeping up the back of your throat or waking up in sweat-wet sheets and a chill shivering along your spine? Here are some of the weirder, but equally efficient...+ READ MORE
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20 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
A new report reveals that the British throw out billions of dollars worth of food--here's how we can avoid a similar fate. + READ MORE
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20 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Well, I've never been a fan of gyms and if you know me, you know that food is by far my favorite hobby. In order to truly ensure that I don't blow up during the holidays I've got to get my a** in gear. Let's get down to the numbers. This is all based on a 130 pound individual. After these seven...+ READ MORE
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19 Nov 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Of all the charges leveled at plastics: the health risks, the waste creation, the resource-intensive production--this one is definitely the strangest. New research suggests that if women pregnant with boys are exposed to certain plastics, it will alter the brains of their unborn children. And make...+ READ MORE
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18 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
New research suggests that Transcendental Meditation, a practice developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, could help at-risk college students cope with depression and mental health problems, lower blood pressure, and, ultimately, fight hypertension.+ READ MORE
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18 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Actress, activist, conservationist Alicia Silverstone has long depended on a plant-based diet to maintain her trim and healthy body. And though she eats meat and dairy-free, she feel anything but deprived. In fact, she believes that this type of diet can help you lose weight with ease, clears skin,...+ READ MORE
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16 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Unless you live in a bubble, never leave your home, or are simply not fessing up, you know at least one person suffering from a bad cold, flu, or even swine this season. To help thwart a similar fate, you could get a flu shot-- if, that is, you can find a pharmacy, doctor, or clinic still carrying...+ READ MORE
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12 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Air pollution has an obvious and powerful effect on our health. Asthma, heart disease, and even appendicitis have been linked to poor air quality. What has not been obvious is the effect low air quality has on the health of our brains.+ READ MORE
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11 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Question: Any idea what green exercise is both great for your body and the environment?
Answer: Strength Training
Surprised? It all comes down to energy. Energy is an essential component when it comes to both your workout and the environment. Difference is: You want to use energy up while working...+ READ MORE
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10 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Seventh Generation's Million Baby Crawl movement is picking up steam in the push to reform the U.S. toxic chemical policies, and an environmental activist 'heavy hitter', Erin Brockovich, took time to speak to us about the campaign and about toxic chemicals in general.+ READ MORE
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9 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Living in Brooklyn, pomegranates don't exactly fall under my local fruits list. They do however, fall under my juicy and sweet, super fun-to-eat fruits list. So when I found out that November is National Pomegranate Month, I let myself make a non-green exception (yes, I know, guilty as charged.) and...+ READ MORE
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8 Nov 2009 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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