Articles tagged “Health”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Skip the Processed Sweeteners, Stick to Honey By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 31 2008 Raw honey and other unprocessed sweeteners like agave nector, raw sugar, and brown rice syrup can replace processed sugars. That's a good thing considering that refined sugar has an extremely high glycemic food index and can have a severe impact on your blood sugar, insulin levels, digestive enzyme count, weight, and pancreas. It has also been associated with other health problems. Raw honey, on the other hand, contains enzymes and other compounds derived from natural sources, i.e., bees and flowers. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: WHO By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Dec 31 2008 I?m talking about my generation?but not like this. The WHO I mean is the World Health Organization: ?The United Nations specialized agency for health, was established on April 7, 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. + READ MORE

Skip the 100 Calorie Diet Trap By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 30 2008 Those dreaded 100 calorie mini packs became all the rage a few years ago and unfortunately it's a trend that even in this age of eco-awareness, has not yet disappeared. Individual food packaging adds so much extra waste to the planet. Seriously, for every handful of Oreos you eat, you're gonna throw away another bag? That doesn't make much sense to me. + READ MORE

Use Grapes to Prevent Cancer By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Dec 30 2008 Grapes are awesome. You can use them to make wine. You can eat them in bunches or wait for them to shrivel and eat them as raisins. You can pinch them with your eye muscles and shout, "Hey! I'm Grape-Eyes!" You probably wouldn't do that, but you could and we'd all still think the world of you. And unlike vitamins that come in large, intimidating canisters or bottles, grapes have very little packaging waste. + READ MORE

Eat Pistachios All the Time By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 30 2008 Pistachios were not something that we normally stocked growing up. They were a special event sent every year as a gift from my Aunt Jane. I loved them. The thrill of breaking threw the salty armor of those delectable treats only to find the tiny green nut inside. + READ MORE

Grow Your Own Organic Wheatgrass By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 30 2008 One of my favorite things is a good shot of wheatgrass, especially if I've had too many cocktails the night before. I'm not really sure if it works, or if I just feel guilty enough for overindulging that drinking grass makes me feel better. Whatever the case, wheatgrass is credited with a host of benefits. + READ MORE

Quit Smoking—Naturally By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Dec 30 2008 From patches to gum, quitting smoking is starting to produce products and respective packaging that pollute our planet and aren't always that easy to recycle. My answer? Try to quit smoking in a more natural way. If you're interested in quitting smoking more naturally, here are some things that you can try these methods. + READ MORE

Can an Eco-Friendly Pet Name Improve Your Relationship? By Eric Leech IN Work & Connect Dec 29 2008 This is the third in a series of posts about sexual health and eco-friendly romance. Got a question? Need answers? Leave a comment below. What's in a name? It is true that pet names can be a difficult thing for some people to get used to and actually find the strength to speak outright and honestly. There is an unspoken commitment that comes when you bestow a pet name upon your lover. + READ MORE

Brew Tea From Those Extra Pine Needles By Elizabeth Seward IN Food & Health Dec 29 2008 If you had a Christmas tree up this year during celebrations, one thing is probably for sure: pine needles are everywhere. Pine needles have a way of burying themselves in your carpet or any other crevice nearby. Additionally, most Christmas trees are simply thrown out after the holiday—wasting every part of the tree—including its needles. + READ MORE

Is Old Particle Board Safe in Your Home? By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Dec 23 2008 Particle board has been under a lot of scrutiny. It contains formaldehyde, a known carcinogen that has been directly linked to nasopharyngeal carcinoma (throat cancer) in people. The chemical can also cause, headaches, allergies, nausea and a burning sensation in the throat. It is nasty, nasty stuff. + READ MORE

Make a Green Sanctuary, Inside By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Dec 23 2008 The New Year is a time for reflection, but it shouldn't be the only time. Reflection, meditation, and relaxation should be part of your everyday life. Here are my tips for creating a green relaxation sanctuar. + READ MORE

Holidays Got You Down in the Dumps? Eat 4 Foods to Boost Your Mood Naturally By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 23 2008 The holidays aren't all jolly for everyone. For some they can be difficult at best. Whether it?s a result of a bad memory that happened over the holidays, loneliness, or the recession, the holidays can be tough sometimes for all of us. Instead of medicating yourself with drugs and alcohol, why not try these four foods that a recent article in Medizine's Healthy Living magazine Overview said are known to boost your mood? + READ MORE

Look out for Lindane when Lice Infested By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Dec 23 2008 Let's face it, head lice is embarrassing! If your kid is sent home from school because the nurse found lice in their hair, it is not because you keep your home in a state of disrepair or disregard. Lice spreads like the plague amongst young children who play and learn close together, share toys, trade hats and have sleepovers. + READ MORE

Check out These Four Green, Healthy Complex Carbohydrates By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Dec 22 2008 The Mayo Clinic recommends getting 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories from carbohydrates. It emphasizes complex carbohydrates, especially from whole grains and beans, and nutrient-rich fruits, and milk. + READ MORE

Give Air-Purifying House Plants, a Great Last Minute Gift By Nicole Willner IN Food & Health Dec 21 2008 Are you on a last minute gift hunt? These natural air filters are easy to purchase, rarely trigger a long line or waiting list around holidays, and most importantly elevate our happiness and health. Read why plants are great gift items and which ones have proven to best purify indoor air. + READ MORE

Use Bananas to Overcome the Holiday Blues By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Dec 18 2008 Many of us get the blues around the holiday season. The high-octane adrenaline rush of holiday shopping often ends in existential, crash-and-burn angst composed of consumer remorse and lowered expectations. Although you are surrounded with new socks and pocket watches, you may still feel sad. Well, now there is an all-natural cure for the holidays blues: Bananas! + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Mindfulness By Mickey Z. IN Work & Connect Dec 18 2008 Mindfulness, in the Buddhist/meditation sense, is defined as "concentrated awareness of one's thoughts, actions or motivations." In greener terms, it might be best described as recognizing and accepting accountability. As Noam Chomsky reminds us, we are "responsible for the predictable consequences of our actions." + READ MORE

Avoid These 'Dirty Dozen' Toxic Chemicals By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Dec 18 2008 The benefits make it challenging to create a definitive list of chemicals you need to avoid. For example, the tar in cigarettes would top any such list based on the extent of human exposure and the weight of scientific evidence pointing to serious health implications. + READ MORE

Condition Your Hair with Coconut Oil, and How By Josh Peterson IN Fashion & Beauty Dec 18 2008 Coconut oil has been used in Asia and the South Pacific for years as a hair care product and in medicine. Many claim that oil of a coconut is a panacea for all manner of conditions and ailments. + READ MORE

Avoid These 'Dirty Dozen' Toxic Chemicals By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Dec 17 2008 It seems like you can't open a newspaper or magazine without reading warnings about hazards "you must avoid." Though many are carcinogenic and can pose serious health risks, which ones are the worst? Which ones do you really have to watch out for? + READ MORE