Posts Tagged ‘health’

Top Ten Eco-Ways to Get Fit and Lose Weight!

March 14th, 2010
Posted by: ecochampion

Top Ten Eco-Ways to Get Fit and Lose Weight!
This article shows you how to get fit and lose weight in a way that won’t bust your pocket or your carbon footprint!
1. Go for a walk – There is nothing more refreshing or eco-friendly than going for a stroll! It uses absolutely no carbon energy and [...]


Are Harsh Chemicals “Necessary” in Products?

March 2nd, 2010
Posted by: salonnaturals

Without question, using healthy ingredients for hair care creates some challenges for manufacturers.  Yet, also without question, it absolutely can be done.  Furthermore, it can be done without compromising the luxury, performance and beautiful, manageable hair that consumers absolutely expect.  There are a variety of reasons that companies are hesitant to make the shift to healthier [...]


You Can’t Go Back

January 27th, 2010
Posted by: Madly Madly Green

How funny is it that we can go along for years and years blissfully ignoring truths around us? May it be health care, war, poverty—we choose to overlook anything we can easily get away with sweeping under the rug if we don’t think we’re really impacted by it.
My arrival into food awareness came on unexpectedly, [...]


Our Proposal

November 13th, 2009
Posted by: group1enc

Contamination
Imagine drinking a glass of water that was carefully examined by looking through the glass. There were no visible particles floating in the water and the taste was not suspicious.  Therefore one has no worries and proceeds to consume the water multiple times a day. Years later you realize that nearly 50 percent of the [...]


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A Crash of Spirits

November 2nd, 2009
Posted by: group1enc

Cake
Almost everybody loves and eats cake. And why not? One cannot be justified in saying that he or she has grown tired of cake because a cake can be prepared in an infinite amount of ways. Two cakes cannot be exactly alike. Cakes are usually enjoyed during celebrations. A cake adds to the overall mood [...]


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Health Concerns

October 26th, 2009
Posted by: group1enc

Cancer
In the early 1900’s‚ before chlorine‚ pesticides‚ and the thousands of other chemicals that Americans are exposed to through contaminated water and air‚ the average American had a 1 in 50 chance of getting cancer; today 1 in 3 Americans can expect to get cancer during their lifetime. Traces of low level synthetic organic chemicals [...]


Washington State suspends limits on Mercury in H1N1 vaccine

October 6th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink

In a move sure to have health repercussions down the line, the state of Washington has temporarily canceled the limit on how much mercury is allowed in swine-flu vaccine given to pregnant women and to children up to the age of 3. This suspension applies only to this vaccine and will stay in place until March [...]


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Activeion taps water to clean

October 4th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink

 
 

Water. We drink it, bathe in it, swim in it. We even fight over it. But use it to clean?
Activeion Pro (as in active ion) is a hand-held sprayer. With its ec-H2O (electronic converted water) technology, its electrical charge “activates” tap water, converting it into a multi-purpose general cleaner. Acting like a magnet, the activated [...]


A Pesticide by any other name

September 23rd, 2009
Posted by: envirothink

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is cracking down on what retailers can claim their products can do, especially if they supposedly do something that’s healthy.
They’ve filed suit against San Leandro, California  based VF Corporation for the alleged sale and distribution of unregistered pesticides through their outdoor gear and apparal retail company, The North Face.
The issue centers around over 70 styles of footwear [...]


Organic Curry Love sauces make for great grilling

September 13th, 2009
Posted by: envirothink

Many folks are still using outdoor grills and barbecues to celebrate our continuing summer-like weather.

With the many choices of marinades and sauces, curry may not a top pick. People often equate curry with cooler weather. Yet, says Chef Michael Buechi, curry’s quite versatile.
“Curry’s not just a dish to enjoy in winter,” Buechi explained. You can [...]