MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'earth day 2010'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:45:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505065&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiH7QqNrvGW8%2F Sheesh. We thought we were being all eco-sensitive on Earth Day by bringing a reusable coffee holder to work, drinking tap water, and taking out the recycling. But check out how these rock star mountaineers spent their Earth Week: According to Reuters, 20 Nepali alpinists scaled Mount Everest a whopping 26,246 feet to an area called the “dead zone”, because it’s freezing, icy, and scary. Oh, and there’s no f.ing oxygen. The point of Extreme Everest Expedition 2010 is to clean up trash and detritus that past climbers have left behind. (In some cases, actual climbers have been left behind, which makes the whole process even more challenging.) All kinds of junk including oxygen tanks, backpacks, equipment, and food storage containers litter the glacier – some of it d... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505065 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:43:59 +0100 3505065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501657&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FmBmnYMTsy-M%2F Guess what? Earth Week’s almost over, so pretty soon you can get back to work polluting the environment! But before you do, travel back in time with us (in a fuel-efficient Honda Fit, perhaps) to recall Blisstree’s ten best green posts from this intensely earthy week. 1. Are Sandblasted Jeans Killing People? – Worn Denim Could Be Causing Lung Disease 2. Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture: Backyards Both Green and Cool 3. 10 Best Detoxifying Natural Foods From Our Hunky Naturopath 4. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Garden Bargains Under $10 5. Earth Day Organic Beauty Products: Made From Earth Skin Care Line 6. All Things Green: 10 Best Earth Day Lists on the Web 7. The Whole Enchilada: Can 8 Wheat-Free Frozen Mexican Meals Be Healthy? 8. Eco-Friendly Yoga: 30 Green Studios Across the U... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501657 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:12:04 +0100 3501657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499243&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYmSxFsdup9Y%2F Disneynature's OCEANS Welcome to our third reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) It’s Earth Week! Disneynature, the studio that brought you the record-breaking film Earth, is bringing OCEANS to the big screen on April 22, 2010, and will help raise money during its opening week (April 22-28), for The Nature Conservancy’s work to save coral reefs in the Bahamas. Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, and OCEANS boldly chronicles the mysteries that lie beneath. Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud dive deep into the very waters that sustain all of mankind – exploring the harsh reality and the amazing creatures that live within. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan and featuring spectacular never-before-seen imagery captured by... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499243 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:31:49 +0100 3499243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499248&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FqPLkGEzLt8A%2F If you’ve ever yearned for a yurt, The New York Times just published a piece about a woman in New York state who lives in one with her three-year-old daughter. Sure, it looks cool and sophisticated, has a woodstove, and sits on 18 acres of land surrounded by waterfalls and conifers, but hell, it’s still a yurt. Because it’s Earth Day, Blisstree wants to know: How far would you go, how much would you change in order to cut down on consumerism, simplify your life, and get back to nature? If you’re more “weekend camping trip with cocktails” than you are “sell your belongings and live in a cabin with no running water or electricity” (or anything in between), we want to know. Get share-y and earthy with us in the comments section, below. photo: Th... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499248 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:15:39 +0100 3499248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494465&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fz2VS8vLp-Q4%2F You could celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree, cleaning up a park, or getting arrested at some climate change rally. But if you’re anything like me, you’d rather celebrate by pulling up a front row seat to enjoy Mother Nature from an eco-friendly perch in your own backyard. VivaTerra Reclaimed Adirondack Chairs Reclaimed Redwood Adirondack Chair Save the redwoods – by making the most of the ones that have already been felled. As design-forward as they are eco-conscious, these modern Adirondacks made from reclaimed timber are a steal at 60% off. ($119 each; VivaTerra) de Luge sunbed Vang lounge chair de Luge Sunbed and Vang lounge chair Loll Designs is synonymous for re-fashioning old plastic into truly fantastic creations. Their latest offerings include the de Luge sunbed, whic... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494465 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:00:32 +0100 3494465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494270&cid=t_349276_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fearth-week-quote-of-the-day-ansel-adams-on-the-environment%2F photo: Thinkstock It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. — Ansel Adams Post from: BlissTree Earth Week Quote of the Day: Ansel Adams on the Environment (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494270 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:03:37 +0100 3494270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494467&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fbnf3bSc1yM8%2F It’s pretty tough to miss the pro-environmentalism theme in Avatar. The revered Tree of Souls, the fight to save the Na’vi woodlands from being destroyed in the name of greed, the general respect and love that the Na’vi have for their natural surroundings — writer-director James Cameron isn’t exactly coy with his messaging. Continuing with this trend, Cameron is releasing the Avatar DVD on Earth Day, April 22. An out-and-proud environmentalist, Cameron told Katherine Monk of The Montreal Gazette that he knows one movie won’t altogether save the earth, but “if people are thinking and talking about it, and are emotionally open to it, that’s the point at which you can ask people to introduce change into their lives and the way they do things.” Ac... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494467 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:04:23 +0100 3494467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494468&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FPtFRgETHW88%2F We don’t need environmental experts to tell us that many store-bought cleaning products contain harmful chemicals and pose risks to both our health and the earth. Just take one whiff of most products and the harsh components set the nostrils burning. Luckily, there are far milder and less destructive cleaning substances we can concoct ourselves (and thus know exactly what’s going into them), because the ingredients are most likely lying around your house. Check out these 10 cleaning tips that use common household items, and how they can help clean up your act: Linoleum floors: Mix white vinegar (or lemon juice) with water and a little bit of liquid soap to create an effective floor cleaner. Bathtub and toilet: Mix up a paste of baking soda, liquid dish soap, and a drop of esse... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494468 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:40:41 +0100 3494468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494469&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FlKFdjkmqiZM%2F While we mortals are busy doing our part this Earth Day, nature will be putting on a performance for us in the night sky, perhaps as a reminder of what all this Earth Day stuff is for. The annual Lyrid meteor shower will reach its peak on April 22 – when we’re all feeling our earthiest. (Opening night was April 16 and the free show will close on April 25.) Astronomer Anthony Cook told National Geographic that an average Lyrid meteor shower “produces between 10 and 20 meteors per hour, but occasionally these rates increase to 90 per hour.” So when and where can we catch a glimpse of the Lyrids? Cook advises watching “around the time of moonset (April 22 between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., local time) and dawn.” The Lyrids will be more visible in the Northern Hemispher... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494469 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:26:27 +0100 3494469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490794&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F33twgCbfLEM%2F You say you’re an environmentalist. You use cloth bags when grocery shopping; your house is fitted with CFL light bulbs; and you drive a hybrid. (Hopefully not a Prius, though.) But if you really want to get your hands dirty for the sake of saving the planet, here are 10 ways you can use Earth Week as an excuse to get active in your community. If none of these opportunities are near where you live, check out Serve.org or Volunteermatch.org to find a worthy cause nearby. 1. Phoenix, Arizona Girls For A Green Planet – Saturday, May 1 You can teach Girl Scouts (grades two through six) how to lead greener lives, and help inspire the next generation to be as committed to saving the environment as you are. 2. Los Angeles, California Earth Day at SEA Lab – Saturday, April 24 Spend the morni... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490794 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:02:41 +0100 3490794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487279&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F323pe2oIilk%2F One really cool thing we like, from Blisstree to you: 5% of proceeds from these special edition KOR ONE hydration vessels are donated to charities supporting water causes KOR ONE Hydration Vessels Earth Week has us thinking green, and these KOR ONE hydration vessels (we like to call them water bottles) are one of the most eco-friendly ways we’ve seen to stay hydrated. They hold up to 750 mL (25 ounces), and are made from BPA-free Tritan – a material that doesn’t retain flavor or give your water a metallic or plastic-y aftertaste. The wide openings are big enough to fit ice cubes, and the hinged cap has a separate place where you can insert “KOR stones” – small inspirational notes. But we really love KOR because they give back a portion of their proceeds to envir... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487279 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:18:38 +0100 3487279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487283&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FOFMN5SnFDXU%2F The “Great Garbage Patch” – a floating island of garbage (or “garbage swill”) the size of Texas – is an accumulation of plastic in the Pacific ocean, where the ratio of plastic to sea life is 6:1. If you’re not already reconsidering your waste habits for Earth Week, this may make you rethink your plastic bag, soda bottle, or styrofoam cup: Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If … The "Garbage Patch" Doesn't Make You Want to Reduce Your Plastic Waste (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487283 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:03:39 +0100 3487283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483034&cid=t_349276_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYmSxFsdup9Y%2F Disneynature's OCEANS Welcome to our third reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) It’s Earth Week! Disneynature, the studio that brought you the record-breaking film Earth, is bringing OCEANS to the big screen on Earth Day, 2010, and will help raise money during its opening week (April 22-28), for The Nature Conservancy’s work to save coral reefs in the Bahamas. Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, and OCEANS boldly chronicles the mysteries that lie beneath. Directors Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud dive deep into the very waters that sustain all of mankind – exploring the harsh reality and the amazing creatures that live within. Narrated by Pierce Brosnan and featuring spectacular never-before-seen imagery captured b... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483034 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:53:49 +0100 3483034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467879&cid=t_349276_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-who-go-green-grow-green-for-earth-day-2010%2F On April 22, that’s just a few days away, tree huggers and vegans will celebrate the 40th annual Earth Day. Even dentists have hopped on the clean green machine. From the Emerald Coast to Greenland, your colleagues are practicing eco-friendly dentistry. Some have designed office interiors with air filtration systems, natural lighting, bamboo flooring, and latex-free paint. Extreme green dentists hire architects to design offices that minimize electricity usage and recycle rainwater for landscape irrigation. Don’t be envious or jaded, just get on board. For the average Dr. Joe, going green doesn’t have to involve redecorating or rebuilding. And contrary to a popular frog’s beliefs, it IS easy being green. Here are just a few ways to celebrate Earth Day this year: Your Front Office ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467879 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:45:42 +0100 3467879