http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/prevent-sick-kissing-included.html 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 ways to keep those sick bugs at bay: 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 ways to keep those sick bugs at bay: Antibiotics Health Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/prevent-sick-kissing-included.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/resist-catching-sick-season.html 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 them, but the likelihood of that is honestly low. No injections left? Stores are stocking their shelves with drinks, potions and pills of immune-boosting promises. But popping pills and sipping power drinks only goes so far when it comes to keeping your immune system pumping. An overall healthy lifestyle that includes a green nutrient-rich diet and exercise helps to bolster your body's natural defenses so that when outside offenders (like cold germs) try to ambush, your inherent resistance is strong enough to strike back. Here are 7 ways to up your body's natural defenses to bolster your immune system and ward off illness this sick season. 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 them, but the likelihood of that is honestly low. No injections left? Stores are stocking their shelves with drinks, potions and pills of immune-boosting promises. But popping pills and sipping power drinks only goes so far when it comes to keeping your immune system pumping. An overall healthy lifestyle that includes a green nutrient-rich diet and exercise helps to bolster your body's natural defenses so that when outside offenders (like cold germs) try to ambush, your inherent resistance is strong enough to strike back. Here are 7 ways to up your body's natural defenses to bolster your immune system and ward off illness this sick season. Antibiotics Health Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/resist-catching-sick-season.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/flu-shot.html Cold and flu season is here but there are natural ways to protect your health without getting a flu shot. Cold and flu season is here but there are natural ways to protect your health without getting a flu shot. Antibiotics Green Family Health Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/flu-shot.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/natural-antibacterials-body-planet.html You officially have the best excuse in the book to take a sick day: as the Associated Press reported, President Obama said that if you’re sick, stay home. That’s in response to the influx of swine flu cases expected this fall. You officially have the best excuse in the book to take a sick day: as the Associated Press reported, President Obama said that if you’re sick, stay home. That’s in response to the influx of swine flu cases expected this fall. Antibiotics Green Family Health Schools Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/natural-antibacterials-body-planet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-ecofriendly-milk-consumer.html Look at a glass of milk, and you might not think there's much to it. It's white, it's available everywhere, and it comes by the gallon. But hiding behind many of the labels and homogenized gallons are a myriad of green issues that can make it tricky to navigate all the choices that go with finding a green glass of milk. So, how can you be an eco-friendly milk consumer? Look at a glass of milk, and you might not think there's much to it. It's white, it's available everywhere, and it comes by the gallon. But hiding behind many of the labels and homogenized gallons are a myriad of green issues that can make it tricky to navigate all the choices that go with finding a green glass of milk. So, how can you be an eco-friendly milk consumer? Animals Antibiotics Cancer Carbon Footprint Dairy Food Safety Glass Green Packaging Health Organic Organic Foods Penny Pinching Plastic Recycling Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:46:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-ecofriendly-milk-consumer.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-health-care.html A good place to start when it comes to understanding the integral relationship between health care and sustainability starts with understanding sustainability. A good place to start when it comes to understanding the integral relationship between health care and sustainability starts with understanding sustainability. Antibiotics Biodegradable Energy Exercise Green Packaging Health Plastic Vegetarian Waste Disposal Water Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:16:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-health-care.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/pork-mrsa-green-food.html When Tom Anderson, a family-practice doctor in Indiana, started to see similar rashes and lesions appear on his patients, he became concerned. When they began to grow in size, some getting as big as saucers, he took a culture and had it tested in a lab. The result: MRSA. When Tom Anderson, a family-practice doctor in Indiana, started to see similar rashes and lesions appear on his patients, he became concerned. When they began to grow in size, some getting as big as saucers, he took a culture and had it tested in a lab. The result: MRSA. Animals Antibiotics Health Local Food Organic Foods Vegetarian Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:17:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/pork-mrsa-green-food.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/battle-allergy-season-naturally.html It seems that during allergy season, which is certainly close at hand, a large majority of the public is so dosed up on antihistamines that they wouldn't know left from right. But a new study from Ohio State University Medical Center in this month's edition of Natural Awakenings claims that allergies can be helped by reducing your stress level. It seems that during allergy season, which is certainly close at hand, a large majority of the public is so dosed up on antihistamines that they wouldn't know left from right. But a new study from Ohio State University Medical Center in this month's edition of Natural Awakenings claims that allergies can be helped by reducing your stress level. Antibiotics Eco-Friendly Foods Health Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:30:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/battle-allergy-season-naturally.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/uti-natural-remedy.html If you are a woman, particularly a woman who is sexually active, then you may already know that Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can strike at almost any time for any reason. They're one of the most uncomfortable ailments to experience. From the burning and constant urge to urinate, it's a feeling that you'll want to rid yourself of immediately. If you are a woman, particularly a woman who is sexually active, then you may already know that Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) can strike at almost any time for any reason. They're one of the most uncomfortable ailments to experience. From the burning and constant urge to urinate, it's a feeling that you'll want to rid yourself of immediately. Antibiotics Health Organic Baking Soda Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:30:00 GMT Elizabeth Seward http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/uti-natural-remedy.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/natural-flu-remedies.html Among all things I love so much during Fall and Winter months, there is also the presence of something I do not covet as dearly—the perpetual sneezing, runny nose fluid, swollen throat, and painful cough often associated with the common cold. So, here are a few natural solutions suggested by various health professionals that help prevent the common foe from thriving or invading our bodies in the first place. Among all things I love so much during Fall and Winter months, there is also the presence of something I do not covet as dearly—the perpetual sneezing, runny nose fluid, swollen throat, and painful cough often associated with the common cold. So, here are a few natural solutions suggested by various health professionals that help prevent the common foe from thriving or invading our bodies in the first place. Antibiotics Health Nutrition Tea Vinegar Water Water Conservation Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/natural-flu-remedies.html