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/british-throw-food-year.html A new report reveals that the British throw out billions of dollars worth of food--here's how we can avoid a similar fate. A new report reveals that the British throw out billions of dollars worth of food--here's how we can avoid a similar fate. Health Take Action Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/british-throw-food-year.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/burn-activities-calorie-overload.html 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 activities you'll be well on your way to burning off the meal and you never even had to set foot in a gym. 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 activities you'll be well on your way to burning off the meal and you never even had to set foot in a gym. Battle of the Bulge Exercise Health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:20:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/burn-activities-calorie-overload.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/plastic-unborn-boy-girl.html 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 them girlier. 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 them girlier. Green Home Health Take Action Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/plastic-unborn-boy-girl.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/transcendental-meditation-hypertension-depression.html 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. 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. Health Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:24:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/transcendental-meditation-hypertension-depression.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/silverstone-trim-kind-diet.html 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, ups energy, and makes digestion a breeze, and she tells us all about it in her new recipe-filled book "The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet"(Rodale 2009). We talked with Alicia about her new book, her philosophy on life, food and how a "Kind Diet" is not only good for the body, but the planet too. 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, ups energy, and makes digestion a breeze, and she tells us all about it in her new recipe-filled book "The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet"(Rodale 2009). We talked with Alicia about her new book, her philosophy on life, food and how a "Kind Diet" is not only good for the body, but the planet too. Animals Ecological Footprint Health Vegan Vegetarian Weight Loss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/silverstone-trim-kind-diet.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/brain-air-pollution.html 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. 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. Health Indoor Air Quality Pollution Trees Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/brain-air-pollution.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/strenth-training-energy-efficient.html 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 out. You want to conserve energy when it comes to the environment. Fat = stored energy. What's the most efficient way to burn stored energy long term? Strength training. 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 out. You want to conserve energy when it comes to the environment. Fat = stored energy. What's the most efficient way to burn stored energy long term? Strength training. Energy Exercise Health Weight Loss Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/strenth-training-energy-efficient.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/brokovich-speaks-toxic-reform.html 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. 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. Change Makers Green Consumerism Green Family Health Household Toxins Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT Derek Markham http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/brokovich-speaks-toxic-reform.html