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 ''green'?'. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:04 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772399&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fr8Zg3SAOjvU%2F image via Auto In The News A 17-year-old in Glendora, California, is Blisstree’s new role model. He started with an old cell phone, then used Craigslist to trade his way to an iPod. Then to some dirt bikes, then a few cars and trucks, and eventually, a Porsche. The whole process took him two years, and, obviously, a lot of patience. He’s also living a pretty green life. He didn’t waste anything — he always found someone who needed what he had. Would you have the patience to trade online for two years with a goal in mind? We never thought that driving a Porsche could be eco-friendly, but now we’re having second thoughts. via Auto In The News Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Online Trading: From Cell Phone to Porsche In 2 Years (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772399 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:54:50 +0100 3772399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772209&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-online-trading-from-cell-phone-to-porsche-in-2-years%2F image via Auto In The News A 17-year-old in Glendora, California, is Blisstree’s new role model. He started with an old cell phone, then used Craigslist to trade his way to an iPod. Then to some dirt bikes, then a few cars and trucks, and eventually, a Porsche. The whole process took him two years, and, obviously, a lot of patience. He’s also living a pretty green life. He didn’t waste anything — he always found someone who needed what he had. Would you have the patience to trade online for two years with a goal in mind? We never thought that driving a Porsche could be eco-friendly, but now we’re having second thoughts. via Auto In The News Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Online Trading: From Cell Phone to Porsche In 2 Years (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772209 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:54:50 +0100 3772209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767244&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FhnHOofCyMZk%2F photo: Thinkstock General public opinion is that the current energy crisis is a man’s problem (like drinking milk from the carton or B.O.), but a survey by the Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment shows that 90% of women are enthusiastic about solar energy playing a serious role in our country’s environmental future. And why shouldn’t we care? Women have always looked for innovative solutions to tough problems. That’s why One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), a free service that helps homeowners transition to solar power, is hosting a free webinar to help women decide if solar energy is right for them. You’ll find out a lot of info about how to go solar in your home, and the environmental and economic benefits of converting to a solar-powered energy sy... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767244 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:36:12 +0100 3767244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767045&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffree-webinar-for-women-solar-power-your-home%2F photo: Thinkstock General public opinion is that the current energy crisis is a man’s problem (like drinking milk from the carton or B.O.), but a survey by the Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment shows that 90% of women are enthusiastic about solar energy playing a serious role in our country’s environmental future. And why shouldn’t we care? Women have always looked for innovative solutions to tough problems. That’s why One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), a free service that helps homeowners transition to solar power, is hosting a free webinar to help women decide if solar energy is right for them. You’ll find out a lot of info about how to go solar in your home, and the environmental and economic benefits of converting to a solar-powered energy sy... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767045 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:36:12 +0100 3767045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761562&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FFuviSvUr_DU%2F The sweet, sweet weekend is almost here. What are your plans? We’ve got several things in mind for our two days off: Drink a glass of wine. Our favorite dietician says that we should drink a glass of wine over a can of Coke. We promise we’ll stick to one glass. Really. Make our muscles sore — and like it. We’re going to get in at least one good workout this weekend, and you can bet we’ll savor the burn. Watch some Oprah. Sometimes we just want to sit back and see what Her Majesty has to say. Even though she isn’t always right. Buy a really big energy-efficient TV. Okay, so maybe we won’t actually buy it. But we can definitely walk around the air-conditioned electronics store and stare at Energy Star-certified 50-inchers. Go dancing. It’s a... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761562 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:35:08 +0100 3761562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761397&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-8%2F The sweet, sweet weekend is almost here. What are your plans? We’ve got several things in mind for our two days off: Drink a glass of wine. Our favorite dietician says that we should drink a glass of wine over a can of Coke. We promise we’ll stick to one glass. Really. Make our muscles sore — and like it. We’re going to get in at least one good workout this weekend, and you can bet we’ll savor the burn. Watch some Oprah. Sometimes we just want to sit back and see what Her Majesty has to say. Even though she isn’t always right. Buy a really big energy-efficient TV. Okay, so maybe we won’t actually buy it. But we can definitely walk around the air-conditioned electronics store and stare at Energy Star-certified 50-inchers. Go dancing. It’s a... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761397 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:35:08 +0100 3761397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761570&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FZ6sV64VtLko%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts from this week, with lots of salvaged objects and home organization tools to keep your house clutter-free and well-designed: House to Drool Over: Ian & Stephanie’s Charming Salvaged Style DIY Project: How To Make A Magazine File Objects of Desire: Couture Deco’s Doorway Trompe L’Oeil Home How-To: De-Clutter Your Desk in 4 Easy Steps House Greening: New Recycling Options from IKEA Post from: BlissTree Organized and Salvaged Home Design: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761570 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:03:18 +0100 3761570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761405&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Forganized-and-salvaged-home-design-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts from this week, with lots of salvaged objects and home organization tools to keep your house clutter-free and well-designed: House to Drool Over: Ian & Stephanie’s Charming Salvaged Style DIY Project: How To Make A Magazine File Objects of Desire: Couture Deco’s Doorway Trompe L’Oeil Home How-To: De-Clutter Your Desk in 4 Easy Steps House Greening: New Recycling Options from IKEA Post from: BlissTree Organized and Salvaged Home Design: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761405 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:03:18 +0100 3761405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758033&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fb6lNFS0rUQE%2F Think about everything you’ve thrown out today so far. A lot of crap, right? The average person tosses four pounds of trash a day. But get this: An eco-friendly couple in Oregon created just four pounds of trash over 365 days. They decided to go debris-free for an entire year, and through recycling, buying locally grown food, and composting, they accumulated around 75 pieces of small trash during that time. Crazy. Could you do it? via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Trash-Free for a Year: Are You Eco-Friendly Enough? (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758033 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:30:25 +0100 3758033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757830&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftrash-free-for-a-year-could-you-do-it%2F Think about everything you’ve thrown out today so far. A lot of crap, right? The average person tosses four pounds of trash a day. But get this: An eco-friendly couple in Oregon created just four pounds of trash over 365 days. They decided to go debris-free for an entire year, and through recycling, buying locally grown food, and composting, they accumulated around 75 pieces of small trash during that time. Crazy. Could you do it? via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Trash-Free for a Year: Are You Eco-Friendly Enough? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757830 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:30:25 +0100 3757830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758034&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FXcht9jy8R84%2F Travel Cheap — and Green: Heading out of town this weekend? Get the seven rules of eco-friendly traveling on a budget. (via The Daily Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758034 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:14:12 +0100 3758034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757831&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F188942%2F Travel Cheap — and Green: Heading out of town this weekend? Get the seven rules of eco-friendly traveling on a budget. (via The Daily Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757831 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:14:12 +0100 3757831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758035&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FKiSZHN4FQZM%2F photo from Eco Salon We’ve heard of cork board, cork shoes, even cork furniture. But there’s another eco-friendly product made of recycled cork that we hadn’t heard of until now — cork purses. But, man — were we missing out. We love the understated elegance of Peasants and Travelers‘ cork Doctor’s Bag, which we found while browsing Eco Salon. It’s fashioned from remnants of wine bottle corks from Portugal that have been smashed and laminated, but the material is flexible and waterproof. The rest of the bag is made from reclaimed materials, like its cotton dress shirt lining. And at $150, it’s a forever piece that isn’t too much of an investment. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Fashion: A Cork Bag for All Seasons (Source: A... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758035 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:10:46 +0100 3758035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757832&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-fashion-a-cork-bag-for-all-seasons%2F photo from Eco Salon We’ve heard of cork board, cork shoes, even cork furniture. But there’s another eco-friendly product made of recycled cork that we hadn’t heard of until now — cork purses. But, man — were we missing out. We love the understated elegance of Peasants and Travelers‘ cork Doctor’s Bag, which we found while browsing Eco Salon. It’s fashioned from remnants of wine bottle corks from Portugal that have been smashed and laminated, but the material is flexible and waterproof. The rest of the bag is made from reclaimed materials, like its cotton dress shirt lining. And at $150, it’s a forever piece that isn’t too much of an investment. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Fashion: A Cork Bag for All Seasons (Source: B... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757832 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:10:46 +0100 3757832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753987&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FHd82IV7ITDI%2F When it’s a beach day, we definitely can use a little shelter from the sun, wind, and unexpected torrents of rain (Sometimes we forget to check the weather, okay?) If only we could have this beautiful Folding Beach Hut, created by design student Josif Neema. It neatly closes up into a portable, box structure. We found this sweet little shelter while browsing The Alternative Consumer’s gallery of green architectural concepts. Check it out for some other innovative and eco-friendly design ideas. image via Alternative Consumer via The Alternative Consumer Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: The Perfect Beach Tent (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753987 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:02:20 +0100 3753987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753778&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-the-perfect-beach-tent%2F When it’s a beach day, we definitely can use a little shelter from the sun, wind, and unexpected torrents of rain (Sometimes we forget to check the weather, okay?) If only we could have this beautiful Folding Beach Hut, created by design student Josif Neema. It neatly closes up into a portable, box structure. We found this sweet little shelter while browsing The Alternative Consumer’s gallery of green architectural concepts. Check it out for some other innovative and eco-friendly design ideas. image via Alternative Consumer via The Alternative Consumer Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: The Perfect Beach Tent (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753778 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:02:20 +0100 3753778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750207&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FfWqouUJo4Bs%2F BP Whistleblower: Check out an interview with the former BP employee who lost his job after taking photos of the dangerous chemicals being used to break up the oil. (via Planet Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750207 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:33:38 +0100 3750207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750025&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F188385%2F BP Whistleblower: Check out an interview with the former BP employee who lost his job after taking photos of the dangerous chemicals being used to break up the oil. (via Planet Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750025 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:33:38 +0100 3750025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750209&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FjJf_PiJMvzs%2F photo: Thinkstock Verizon Wireless announced plans to open a state-of-the-art green store in the Bank of America Tower in New York City. The Bank of America Tower is certified from the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design — so, basically, it’s super green. But cell phones are definitely not. A Huffington Post article suggests that it would be more beneficial to the environment for Verizon to have a “Turn Off Your Cellphone Hour” rather than open up one eco-friendly storefront. What do you think? Is it hypocritical for a company that sells a not-eco friendly product to operate out of a green store? Or does every little green effort count? via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Verizon Opens Green Store: An Empty Gesture? (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750209 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3750209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750027&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fverizon-opens-green-store-an-empty-gesture%2F photo: Thinkstock Verizon Wireless announced plans to open a state-of-the-art green store in the Bank of America Tower in New York City. The Bank of America Tower is certified from the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design — so, basically, it’s super green. But cell phones are definitely not. A Huffington Post article suggests that it would be more beneficial to the environment for Verizon to have a “Turn Off Your Cellphone Hour” rather than open up one eco-friendly storefront. What do you think? Is it hypocritical for a company that sells a not-eco friendly product to operate out of a green store? Or does every little green effort count? via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Verizon Opens Green Store: An Empty Gesture? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750027 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3750027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740751&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FbwokJoLkLAI%2F photo via Treehugger It’d be handy to tote around all your belongings wherever you went, but could you downsize everything you own to fit into this small canvas tent? That’s what Lehman B, a self-proclaimed “do-tank,” has done with his miniature camper called Supertramp. His home is attached to a bike, so he can change locations, and it includes a bed and a wood-burning stove. Ignoring the obvious fire hazard, would you be able to live like this? Let us know by taking our poll, below. #MicroPollDiv_264943 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Minimalist Living: Could You Live Like This? (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740751 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3740751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740568&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fminimalist-living-could-you-live-like-this%2F photo via Treehugger It’d be handy to tote around all your belongings wherever you went, but could you downsize everything you own to fit into this small canvas tent? That’s what Lehman B, a self-proclaimed “do-tank,” has done with his miniature camper called Supertramp. His home is attached to a bike, so he can change locations, and it includes a bed and a wood-burning stove. Ignoring the obvious fire hazard, would you be able to live like this? Let us know by taking our poll, below. #MicroPollDiv_264943 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Minimalist Living: Could You Live Like This? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740568 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:03:23 +0100 3740568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740754&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F4DDkbWtI-NI%2F photo from Flickr user Muffet We’re not big fans of dieting. But sometimes even just watching what you eat sucks. Nothing’s worse than the feeling you get when you want chocolate, but know you can’t have it. (Okay, the BP oil spill, earthquake in Haiti, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan might be worse.) With these tips to stay full while eating less, you may be able to treat yourself once in a while. 1. Eat protein for breakfast. Eating a lean protein at breakfast keeps you fuller than other nutrients, because your body takes more time to digest and absorb it. Try low-fat yogurt or egg whites. But not mixed — that would be gross. 2. Swallow some spuds. The starch in potatoes resists digestive enzymes, which means it takes longer for your body to break it down. Potat... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740754 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:52:16 +0100 3740754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740571&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-loss-7-ways-to-fight-hunger%2F photo from Flickr user Muffet We’re not big fans of dieting. But sometimes even just watching what you eat sucks. Nothing’s worse than the feeling you get when you want chocolate, but know you can’t have it. (Okay, the BP oil spill, earthquake in Haiti, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan might be worse.) With these tips to stay full while eating less, you may be able to treat yourself once in a while. 1. Eat protein for breakfast. Eating a lean protein at breakfast keeps you fuller than other nutrients, because your body takes more time to digest and absorb it. Try low-fat yogurt or egg whites. But not mixed — that would be gross. 2. Swallow some spuds. The starch in potatoes resists digestive enzymes, which means it takes longer for your body to break it down. Potat... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740571 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:52:16 +0100 3740571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737044&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-use-self-tanners%2F2010.07.08 Your doctor has told you not to use tanning beds anymore. Your skin is beginning to show more aging than your age should have. You have a family history of skin cancer and want to avoid it. Whatever your reason, you have decided to look at self-tanners as an alternative. I applaud that decision, but remember to use safe sun practices and/or sunscreens as self-tanners offer no protection to your skin from UVA or UVB rays. According to About.com:Chemistry, self-tanners have been around in some form since 1960: In 1960, Coppertone introduced its first sunless tanning product — QT® or Quick Tanning Lotion. This lotion produced an overall orange effect. Today’s sunless tanning products produce much more realistic results. (more…) *This blog post was originally publi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737044 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3737044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733225&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FLdQk_xXg0iY%2F photo: Thinkstock Your dog doesn’t drive a car, use electronics in an office building, or drink bottled water (he doesn’t, does he?), which sounds pretty eco-friendly to us. But according to Time to Eat the Dog? The Real Guide to Sustainable Living, dogs are worse for the earth than SUVs. We’ll have to read the book to find out exactly why, but we’re guessing it has to do with unsustainable pet food and plastic toys. Eco Salon suggests that if you aren’t already a dog-owner, you may want to try a more eco-friendly pet like a hamster, canary, fish, or cat. But…but…but…We love dogs. We think that as long as you try to make your pet’s life as green as you can, you should adopt that puppy you’ve been visiting in the shelter. After all, who el... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733225 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:08:24 +0100 3733225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733049&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-pets-could-puppies-really-be-bad-for-the-environment%2F photo: Thinkstock Your dog doesn’t drive a car, use electronics in an office building, or drink bottled water (he doesn’t, does he?), which sounds pretty eco-friendly to us. But according to Time to Eat the Dog? The Real Guide to Sustainable Living, dogs are worse for the earth than SUVs. We’ll have to read the book to find out exactly why, but we’re guessing it has to do with unsustainable pet food and plastic toys. Eco Salon suggests that if you aren’t already a dog-owner, you may want to try a more eco-friendly pet like a hamster, canary, fish, or cat. But…but…but…We love dogs. We think that as long as you try to make your pet’s life as green as you can, you should adopt that puppy you’ve been visiting in the shelter. After all, who el... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733049 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:08:24 +0100 3733049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730025&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FMMvKVp5RkcM%2F photo: Thinkstock Taking a half-day off to volunteer sounds like a cakewalk compared to an afternoon stuck in your cube. The added benefits? It could even improve your job performance. A University of Florida study showed that workers who have permission to do public service work harder, speak well about their employer in public, take less time off work, and are happier. Sounds like a win-win-win situation. If your employer let you take off some of your work day to volunteer, what kind of nonprofit would you like to help out? via Planet Green Post from: BlissTree Volunteering and Productivity: Where Would You Donate Your Time? (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730025 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:13:22 +0100 3730025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729842&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvolunteering-and-productivity-where-would-you-volunteer%2F photo: Thinkstock Taking a half-day off to volunteer sounds like a cakewalk compared to an afternoon stuck in your cube. The added benefits? It could even improve your job performance. A University of Florida study showed that workers who have permission to do public service work harder, speak well about their employer in public, take less time off work, and are happier. Sounds like a win-win-win situation. If your employer let you take off some of your work day to volunteer, what kind of nonprofit would you like to help out? via Planet Green Post from: BlissTree Volunteering and Productivity: Where Would You Donate Your Time? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729842 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:13:22 +0100 3729842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723400&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FAvAci6IV3oY%2F The long July 4th holiday weekend is finally here, and we hope you can take a little time out to kick back with our Top 10 Blisstree posts of the week. Catch up with us, then go outside and play catch with someone else. 1. 4th of July Desserts: Our 15 Favorite Red, White, and Blue Recipes on the Internet 2. Eating Disorders on TV and Film: 9 Female Characters Who Eat Everything and Never Gain Weight 3. Eco-Friendly 4th of July: 10 Patriotic Party Supplies for Under $10 4. Dating Rules: Kill ‘Em With Kindness After They Break Your Heart 5. Extreme Fitness With Lacey Stone: Bring It! to BOOTYcamp! or Just Go Home! 6. What Do Eva Longoria, Venus Williams, and Chris Martin Have In Common? They Sew. 7. Ten Ways to an Eco-Friendly Kitchen: Green Your House Series 8. Meatless Monday Recipe ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723400 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:00:57 +0100 3723400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723298&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week%2F The long July 4th holiday weekend is finally here, and we hope you can take a little time out to kick back with our Top 10 Blisstree posts of the week. Catch up with us, then go outside and play catch with someone else. 1. 4th of July Desserts: Our 15 Favorite Red, White, and Blue Recipes on the Internet 2. Eating Disorders on TV and Film: 9 Female Characters Who Eat Everything and Never Gain Weight 3. Eco-Friendly 4th of July: 10 Patriotic Party Supplies for Under $10 4. Dating Rules: Kill ‘Em With Kindness After They Break Your Heart 5. Extreme Fitness With Lacey Stone: Bring It! to BOOTYcamp! or Just Go Home! 6. What Do Eva Longoria, Venus Williams, and Chris Martin Have In Common? They Sew. 7. Ten Ways to an Eco-Friendly Kitchen: Green Your House Series 8. Meatless Monday Recipe ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723298 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:00:57 +0100 3723298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718625&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FbPzS2LtDMQk%2F Think organic farming is simple and straightforward? Think again, according to this post on today’s Grist.org: Battling the bugs – and the temptation to use chemical WMDs. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718625 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:37:57 +0100 3718625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718361&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F186699%2F Think organic farming is simple and straightforward? Think again, according to this post on today’s Grist.org: Battling the bugs – and the temptation to use chemical WMDs. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718361 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:37:57 +0100 3718361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714369&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FyZ1DE8ZiYI8%2F We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” rollerblades. Its soft boot, laces, and webbing are made from recycled plastic bottles; the frame is made of bamboo. While K2 admits that the skate isn’t entirely green, there isn’t any PVC in them, which is a huge plus. We know the truly green thing to do would be to make our own rollerskates rather than buy a brand new pair, but still, doesn’t the bamboo look purty? photo via Ecouterre via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Rollerblades Now Eco-Friendly and Slightly Less Dorky (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714369 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:29 +0100 3714369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714140&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frollerblades-are-now-eco-friendly-and-much-less-dorky%2F We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” rollerblades. Its soft boot, laces, and webbing are made from recycled plastic bottles; the frame is made of bamboo. While K2 admits that the skate isn’t entirely green, there isn’t any PVC in them, which is a huge plus. We know the truly green thing to do would be to make our own rollerskates rather than buy a brand new pair, but still, doesn’t the bamboo look purty? photo via Ecouterre via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Rollerblades Now Eco-Friendly and Slightly Less Dorky (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714140 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:29 +0100 3714140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714376&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F8VxKB9WNjY0%2F photo: Thinkstock Who couldn’t use a cool ten mill? We wouldn’t mind it. That dough could be yours if you figure out an effective way to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf. It’s a pretty daunting task, but if the future of the oceans don’t motivate you, maybe this will: The X Prize Foundation, a nonprofit that offers prizes to spur technological innovation, is offering the reward. Now if only they could figure out a way to persuade BP to actually accept some help with cleaning up this environmental disaster. via Triple Pundit Post from: BlissTree Need $10 Million? Figure Out How to Clean Up the Gulf Oil Spill (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714376 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:32:39 +0100 3714376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714147&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fneed-10-million-figure-out-how-to-clean-the-oil-spill%2F photo: Thinkstock Who couldn’t use a cool ten mill? We wouldn’t mind it. That dough could be yours if you figure out an effective way to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf. It’s a pretty daunting task, but if the future of the oceans don’t motivate you, maybe this will: The X Prize Foundation, a nonprofit that offers prizes to spur technological innovation, is offering the reward. Now if only they could figure out a way to persuade BP to actually accept some help with cleaning up this environmental disaster. via Triple Pundit Post from: BlissTree Need $10 Million? Figure Out How to Clean Up the Gulf Oil Spill (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714147 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:32:39 +0100 3714147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710726&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FNIl3IV2HT90%2F On a recent trip to the beach, we were wishing for some small, portable speakers to plug into our iPods. Who knew our wish would be granted so adorably? This little eco-friendly cutie is handmade out of natural cut apricot wood, can be recharged via a USB connector, and can plug right into your headphone jack. We wonder how it sounds. Though, honestly, we might trade sub-par sound quality for this awesome design. It can be yours for $44.50 on Delight. photo via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Music: Cutest Speakers Ever (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710726 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:06:18 +0100 3710726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710533&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-music-cutest-speakers-ever%2F On a recent trip to the beach, we were wishing for some small, portable speakers to plug into our iPods. Who knew our wish would be granted so adorably? This little eco-friendly cutie is handmade out of natural cut apricot wood, can be recharged via a USB connector, and can plug right into your headphone jack. We wonder how it sounds. Though, honestly, we might trade sub-par sound quality for this awesome design. It can be yours for $44.50 on Delight. photo via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Music: Cutest Speakers Ever (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710533 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:06:18 +0100 3710533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3707030&cid=t_373832_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ffree-eco-laundry-wash.html method laundry: You may remember an earlier post about 'Toxins in the home''In short, every room in almost every house in the United States is likely to contain at least one of these chemicals, many of which did not exist a century ago.'Here's a chance to try out a free sample of a new laundry washing clothes wash liquid that ticks all the boxes on your environmentally friendly kinder to the planet and your health wish list.A very easy way to cut out some of the unecessary chemicals in your home that you keep close to your skin.Grab one now - see top right flash - Free ProductsNutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News) Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3707030 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:26:00 +0100 3707030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695745&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FoLU90dkB_xA%2F We love talking about natural ways to do household chores, because this means our home is one less place where we need to use toxic chemicals. (It does not mean we like to do household chores, however.) And if we can extend that lack of toxins to our garden, well, even better. Check out this video for tips on natural pest control: Use Store Bought Sprays for Natural Pest Control via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Rats! Eco-Friendly Pest Control (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695745 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:56:41 +0100 3695745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695530&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frats-eco-friendly-pest-control%2F We love talking about natural ways to do household chores, because this means our home is one less place where we need to use toxic chemicals. (It does not mean we like to do household chores, however.) And if we can extend that lack of toxins to our garden, well, even better. Check out this video for tips on natural pest control: Use Store Bought Sprays for Natural Pest Control via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Rats! Eco-Friendly Pest Control (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695530 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:56:41 +0100 3695530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695747&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FZWtUv4QJ6Ng%2F photo from Eco Salon As Eco Salon points out, you’d be hard pressed to find a girl who cares about the environment, but doesn’t care at all about how her skin looks. That’s where Kaia Naturals’ Bamboo Facial Cleanser Cloths come in. These eco-friendly beauty bombshells are made from 100% soft, sustainable bamboo, and contain cleanser, toner, and eye makeup remover – and they don’t require water. Here’s what the cloths don’t contain: alcohol, synthetic fragrances, parabens, or sulfates. Where can you get these supposedly miracle wipes? Why, right here. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Beauty Products: Wash Your Face With Bamboo, Not Water (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695747 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:49:35 +0100 3695747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695532&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-beauty-products-wash-your-face-with-bamboo-not-water%2F photo from Eco Salon As Eco Salon points out, you’d be hard pressed to find a girl who cares about the environment, but doesn’t care at all about how her skin looks. That’s where Kaia Naturals’ Bamboo Facial Cleanser Cloths come in. These eco-friendly beauty bombshells are made from 100% soft, sustainable bamboo, and contain cleanser, toner, and eye makeup remover – and they don’t require water. Here’s what the cloths don’t contain: alcohol, synthetic fragrances, parabens, or sulfates. Where can you get these supposedly miracle wipes? Why, right here. via Eco Salon Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Beauty Products: Wash Your Face With Bamboo, Not Water (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695532 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:49:35 +0100 3695532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695751&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FfYPHcaJ87bc%2F photo via Inhabitat from Ben & Jerry's Yep – that Ben and that Jerry. They’re teaming up for a challenge with Bonnie Raitt and the Green Music Group to fight disposable plastic bottle use and promote reusable bottles. Sounds good and green, right? But wait. We didn’t even mention the best part: You could win a year’s supply of free ice cream. Just take the pledge from the Plastic Pollution Coalition, and then upload a photo of yourself using your reusable water bottle. The deadline is July 2, 2010, so you’d better go green fast. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Bonnie Raitt and Ben & Jerry's Fight Plastic Waste. More Importantly, You Could Win Ice Cream. (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695751 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:39:45 +0100 3695751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695536&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbonnie-raitt-and-ben-jerry-fight-plastic-waste-more-importantly-you-could-win-ice-cream%2F photo via Inhabitat from Ben & Jerry's Yep – that Ben and that Jerry. They’re teaming up for a challenge with Bonnie Raitt and the Green Music Group to fight disposable plastic bottle use and promote reusable bottles. Sounds good and green, right? But wait. We didn’t even mention the best part: You could win a year’s supply of free ice cream. Just take the pledge from the Plastic Pollution Coalition, and then upload a photo of yourself using your reusable water bottle. The deadline is July 2, 2010, so you’d better go green fast. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Bonnie Raitt and Ben & Jerry's Fight Plastic Waste. More Importantly, You Could Win Ice Cream. (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695536 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:39:45 +0100 3695536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687310&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FGIEoEWcen48%2F Every summer, we spend hours dreaming of the massive, crystal-clear swimming pool we’d lounge at for hours a day, if only we could get that winning Lotto ticket. But this summer, our daydreams have taken a more eco-friendly route. Instead of lusting after chemical-filled traditional swimming pools, we’re drooling over natural swimming pools. Natural swimming pools require no chemicals, and they’re self-cleaning. Different installation companies use different methods to ensure cleanliness, like aquatic vegetation, UV filters, or waterfalls. The pools even ward off mosquitoes, because the water is constantly moving. We’ll be using the gorgeous pool below to fulfill our fantasies, but you can browse a full slideshow of inspired natural pools at The Daily Green. photo v... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687310 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:04:58 +0100 3687310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687071&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnatural-pools-we-want%2F Every summer, we spend hours dreaming of the massive, crystal-clear swimming pool we’d lounge at for hours a day, if only we could get that winning Lotto ticket. But this summer, our daydreams have taken a more eco-friendly route. Instead of lusting after chemical-filled traditional swimming pools, we’re drooling over natural swimming pools. Natural swimming pools require no chemicals, and they’re self-cleaning. Different installation companies use different methods to ensure cleanliness, like aquatic vegetation, UV filters, or waterfalls. The pools even ward off mosquitoes, because the water is constantly moving. We’ll be using the gorgeous pool below to fulfill our fantasies, but you can browse a full slideshow of inspired natural pools at The Daily Green. photo v... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687071 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:04:58 +0100 3687071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683802&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FuJvAz_1P8ik%2F Donating $10 toward the Gulf oil spill restoration efforts hardly seems like a tall order, but it’s especially easy to let go of your cash when you get a cool “peliCAN” t-shirt from Threadless in return. All proceeds from the shirts, designed by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz, go toward the Gulf Restoration Network (healthygulf.org), and they’re available for men and women. We say get one for yourself and a friend (or two). But that’s because we love pelicans. Post from: BlissTree Shop for the Gulf: Threadless "peliCAN" T-Shirts for the Gulf Restoration Network (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683802 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:56:22 +0100 3683802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683591&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fshop-for-the-gulf-threadless-pelican-t-shirts-for-the-gulf-restoration-network%2F Donating $10 toward the Gulf oil spill restoration efforts hardly seems like a tall order, but it’s especially easy to let go of your cash when you get a cool “peliCAN” t-shirt from Threadless in return. All proceeds from the shirts, designed by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz, go toward the Gulf Restoration Network (healthygulf.org), and they’re available for men and women. We say get one for yourself and a friend (or two). But that’s because we love pelicans. Post from: BlissTree Shop for the Gulf: Threadless "peliCAN" T-Shirts for the Gulf Restoration Network (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683591 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:56:22 +0100 3683591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683803&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FrJCOLk_XZwQ%2F Scent-branding is part of the marketing plan for several retail outlets, hotels, and even casinos. Just step into a W Hotel and note the eerily similar smell to the last one you visited. Like color and light, smells can evoke emotions, making consumers happy and thus more likely to spend, return, and build brand loyalty. But one scent company is actually applying this to a living space: International Flavors and Fragrances has created a special scent that they’re planning to pump into a low-income housing building in the South Bronx, New York, filling the hallways and common spaces with – we kid you not – L’Eau Vert du Bronx du Sur. The “Green Water of South Bronx” is meant to evoke happiness and optimism for the 200 building residents. We wouldn’t necessa... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683803 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:37:31 +0100 3683803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683592&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsmell-test-fragrance-company-scenting-low-income-housing-to-make-residents-happy%2F Scent-branding is part of the marketing plan for several retail outlets, hotels, and even casinos. Just step into a W Hotel and note the eerily similar smell to the last one you visited. Like color and light, smells can evoke emotions, making consumers happy and thus more likely to spend, return, and build brand loyalty. But one scent company is actually applying this to a living space: International Flavors and Fragrances has created a special scent that they’re planning to pump into a low-income housing building in the South Bronx, New York, filling the hallways and common spaces with – we kid you not – L’Eau Vert du Bronx du Sur. The “Green Water of South Bronx” is meant to evoke happiness and optimism for the 200 building residents. We wouldn’t necessa... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683592 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:37:31 +0100 3683592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683598&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ftrees-for-health.html I've been trying out the new Blogger template designer and chosen a woodland background. I figured it was representative of my life at the moment. I'm fortunate to live in an area where there is a beautiful woodland walk alongside a river that is a refuge of calm and tranquility.A few days before travelling to the Health 2.0 conference in Paris to present in April this year I was feeling very tense. I hadn't been away from my 5 year old son in, well, 5 years, and presenting in front of an audience of over 500, after working mostly on my own for several years, was a bit of a challenge. I had booked myself onto a short workshop that was taking place in my local woods called 'Trees for Health' a few days before I was due to leave. I didn't feel like I had time for such an event, but wanted to... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683598 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:02:00 +0100 3683598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3679877&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FqiZQSZ5vrWE%2F Announcing the 5 lucky winners of our Mavea Water Filtration Pitcher giveaway – Congratulations to alh1203, Everlasting Designs, Kimberly, Joyce K, and Dan! alh1203, Everlasting Designs, Kimberly, Joyce K, and Dan just won: One Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher (retail value: $36.99 – $39.99) Congrats again, and stay tuned for our next giveaway coming this week! New to the United States, Mavea water filtration pitchers are crafted in Germany using the latest technology, high-quality materials, and sleek European design sensibilities. A healthy and environmentally responsible addition to any kitchen, the lifetime of one filter is equal to 300 bottles of water. With a no-slip bottom and convenient pour-through lid, the savvy pitcher also features a unique digital computer system ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3679877 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:59:02 +0100 3679877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3679747&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcongrats-to-the-5-winners-of-our-mavea-water-pitcher-giveaway%2F Announcing the 5 lucky winners of our Mavea Water Filtration Pitcher giveaway – Congratulations to alh1203, Everlasting Designs, Kimberly, Joyce K, and Dan! alh1203, Everlasting Designs, Kimberly, Joyce K, and Dan just won: One Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher (retail value: $36.99 – $39.99) Congrats again, and stay tuned for our next giveaway coming this week! New to the United States, Mavea water filtration pitchers are crafted in Germany using the latest technology, high-quality materials, and sleek European design sensibilities. A healthy and environmentally responsible addition to any kitchen, the lifetime of one filter is equal to 300 bottles of water. With a no-slip bottom and convenient pour-through lid, the savvy pitcher also features a unique digital computer system ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3679747 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:59:02 +0100 3679747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676834&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FH4RuG0ESWkk%2F We had a busy week, and now we’re ready to have a jam-packed weekend. Check out 10 things we want to do over the next few days: Bake a cake. What better way to celebrate the weekend than a perfectly summery cake. Make our bathrooms greener. No, we don’t mean the paint color. We’re getting excited about our new fancy low-flow showerheads. We might even start singing. Eat our fruit frozen. We’ll try anything to beat the heat. A smoothie and some frozen grapes for a Saturday afternoon snack sound amazing. Take a break from meat. Our weekend will be filled with leisurely meals crammed with vegetables and whole grains – we got enough meat and dairy this week. Tweet. The world must know every exciting thing we’re doing this weekend. And now that we can have... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676834 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:50:49 +0100 3676834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676633&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-5%2F We had a busy week, and now we’re ready to have a jam-packed weekend. Check out 10 things we want to do over the next few days: Bake a cake. What better way to celebrate the weekend than a perfectly summery cake. Make our bathrooms greener. No, we don’t mean the paint color. We’re getting excited about our new fancy low-flow showerheads. We might even start singing. Eat our fruit frozen. We’ll try anything to beat the heat. A smoothie and some frozen grapes for a Saturday afternoon snack sound amazing. Take a break from meat. Our weekend will be filled with leisurely meals crammed with vegetables and whole grains – we got enough meat and dairy this week. Tweet. The world must know every exciting thing we’re doing this weekend. And now that we can have... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676633 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:50:49 +0100 3676633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676839&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FnFkmT6ea1S4%2F Much to our chagrin, we couldn’t get that stupid “Give me back that Filet O’ Fish” song out of our head for weeks when that McDonald’s commercial was airing. Thankfully, we somehow doubt that this Lipton Green Tea commercial will have the same effect. The song definitely isn’t as catchy, and, above all, this fish really gives us the creeps. He has teeth. And a tongue. And don’t even get us started on those oysters. The whole thing makes us crabby. What the hell do fish have to do with green tea anyway? We’d rather see little tea bags singing and dancing or something. Anything but fish with human mouths. But we have a feeling we’ll be seeing this sea creature again soon – in our nightmares. via AdWeek Post from: BlissTree Lipton Green... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676839 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:23:38 +0100 3676839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676638&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flipton-green-tea-with-citrus-and-fish-commercials-we-dont-get%2F Much to our chagrin, we couldn’t get that stupid “Give me back that Filet O’ Fish” song out of our head for weeks when that McDonald’s commercial was airing. Thankfully, we somehow doubt that this Lipton Green Tea commercial will have the same effect. The song definitely isn’t as catchy, and, above all, this fish really gives us the creeps. He has teeth. And a tongue. And don’t even get us started on those oysters. The whole thing makes us crabby. What the hell do fish have to do with green tea anyway? We’d rather see little tea bags singing and dancing or something. Anything but fish with human mouths. But we have a feeling we’ll be seeing this sea creature again soon – in our nightmares. via AdWeek Post from: BlissTree Lipton Green... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676638 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:23:38 +0100 3676638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676842&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FrdEW0vBkKs8%2F Want to drink clean water while saving the earth? Leave a comment about why you want to filter your water by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of five Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitchers! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676842 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:27:37 +0100 3676842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676641&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F183991%2F Want to drink clean water while saving the earth? Leave a comment about why you want to filter your water by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, and you’ll be automatically entered to win one of five Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitchers! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676641 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:27:37 +0100 3676641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671937&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FFQYMPcwpDgE%2F image via Inhabitat Although Nairobi is as soccer-crazed as the rest of the world right now, residents of Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, didn’t think they’d be able to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup, because they don’t have electricity. That is, until Solafrica, a Swiss nonprofit, provided them with a portable solar power station to run a large TV. And Solafrica didn’t stop there. In partnership with Greenpeace, they trained local young people to make simple solar-powered LED lamps to replace the kerosene ones being used in Kibera. Solafrica might be our first official nonprofit crush of the World Cup. If they figure out a way to recycle all the vuvuzelas being used in South Africa, we’d let them wear our pin. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree FIFA World ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671937 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:21:01 +0100 3671937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671647&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffifa-world-cup-nonprofit-we-love-solafrica%2F image via Inhabitat Although Nairobi is as soccer-crazed as the rest of the world right now, residents of Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, didn’t think they’d be able to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup, because they don’t have electricity. That is, until Solafrica, a Swiss nonprofit, provided them with a portable solar power station to run a large TV. And Solafrica didn’t stop there. In partnership with Greenpeace, they trained local young people to make simple solar-powered LED lamps to replace the kerosene ones being used in Kibera. Solafrica might be our first official nonprofit crush of the World Cup. If they figure out a way to recycle all the vuvuzelas being used in South Africa, we’d let them wear our pin. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree FIFA World ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671647 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:21:01 +0100 3671647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671944&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FcYZOpmgYJwA%2F Drink Clean and Green: You could be one of five lucky Blisstree readers to win a Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher! Just leave a comment telling us why you like to filter your drinking water. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671944 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:51:47 +0100 3671944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671654&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F183654%2F Drink Clean and Green: You could be one of five lucky Blisstree readers to win a Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher! Just leave a comment telling us why you like to filter your drinking water. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671654 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:51:47 +0100 3671654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671946&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FtBpez_ke6TQ%2F Singing your favorite Motown singles while you suds up might not seem like a big deal, but your bathtime serenades are likely keeping you in the shower longer, eating up unnecessary water and energy. Green Thing’s Short Sharp Showercast is designed to get you showering faster and saving water, with brief, fun playlist. Bonus: The list has songs from several lesser-known bands and singers, so you can have something other than Beyoncé stuck in your head all day. via Lifehacker Post from: BlissTree Short Sharp Showercast: Make Singing In the Shower Eco-Friendly With This Playlist (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671946 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:25:13 +0100 3671946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671656&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fshort-sharp-showercast-make-singing-in-the-shower-eco-friendly-with-this-playlist%2F Singing your favorite Motown singles while you suds up might not seem like a big deal, but your bathtime serenades are likely keeping you in the shower longer, eating up unnecessary water and energy. Green Thing’s Short Sharp Showercast is designed to get you showering faster and saving water, with brief, fun playlist. Bonus: The list has songs from several lesser-known bands and singers, so you can have something other than Beyoncé stuck in your head all day. via Lifehacker Post from: BlissTree Short Sharp Showercast: Make Singing In the Shower Eco-Friendly With This Playlist (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671656 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:25:13 +0100 3671656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662859&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fswe2PJMnEOc%2F Hey, Blisstree Readers! Five of you could win this cool, new water filtration pitcher from Mavea if you enter this week’s giveaway! At Blisstree, we like water filtration pitchers because they mean less petroleum used to make plastic water bottles, lower transportation costs and CO2 emissions from flying and trucking cases of plastic water bottles, and, hopefully, fewer plastic water bottles clogging up landfills around the world. That’s why we’re partnering with Mavea for this week’s super-cool giveaway. 5 Lucky Blisstree Readers Will Win:* One Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher (retail value: $36.99 – $39.99) New to the United States, Mavea water filtration pitchers are crafted in Germany using the latest technology, high-quality materials, and sleek... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662859 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:45:45 +0100 3662859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662645&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwant-this-cool-european-water-filter-pitcher-from-mavea-enter-this-weeks-giveaway%2F Hey, Blisstree Readers! Five of you could win this cool, new water filtration pitcher from Mavea if you enter this week’s giveaway! At Blisstree, we like water filtration pitchers because they mean less petroleum used to make plastic water bottles, lower transportation costs and CO2 emissions from flying and trucking cases of plastic water bottles, and, hopefully, fewer plastic water bottles clogging up landfills around the world. That’s why we’re partnering with Mavea for this week’s super-cool giveaway. 5 Lucky Blisstree Readers Will Win:* One Mavea Digital Water Filtration Pitcher (retail value: $36.99 – $39.99) New to the United States, Mavea water filtration pitchers are crafted in Germany using the latest technology, high-quality materials, and sleek... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662645 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:45:45 +0100 3662645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662874&cid=t_373832_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2010%2F06%2F14%2Ftest-results-and-other-stuff%2F I had blood drawn on 6/3, and got the results back today. Test: Result (Normal Range) IGG: 455 (600-1700) IGM: 34 (35-290) IGA: 466 (40-400) This is from last time, so you can see there’s not much change! IGG: 466 (600-1700) IGM: 31 (35-290) IGA: 408 (40-400) I found a new web site that I’m still checking out.  It has details about lab tests and other info. http://www.clinlabnavigator.com/ Anyway, the doc says I’m still smoldering! I was at Five Points Pet Resort a couple of weeks ago, where this green-winged macaw engaged us.  He has a lot of personality! (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662874 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:17:34 +0100 3662874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655738&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F9meeobtOPBU%2F Bucolic green fields might seem far from your home in the city during the week, but chances are, they’re not out of reach this weekend. Rent a car, take a train, or ride a bike and get out to the green: Photo from Flickr user Olof S Post from: BlissTree Green Fields: Photo of the Day (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655738 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:30:52 +0100 3655738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655570&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgreen-fields-photo-of-the-day%2F Bucolic green fields might seem far from your home in the city during the week, but chances are, they’re not out of reach this weekend. Rent a car, take a train, or ride a bike and get out to the green: Photo from Flickr user Olof S Post from: BlissTree Green Fields: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655570 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:30:52 +0100 3655570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652595&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FcPk4vr06tbg%2F photo: Thinkstock If you’ve  been keeping up with Blisstree, you know that we’re not fans of the “fragrance” ingredient found in many perfumes and soaps. If you haven’t been keeping up with us, please leave now. Just kidding – we’ll bring you up to speed. When you see “fragrance” on the back of your perfume bottle, you are spraying chemicals on yourself that are linked to hormone disruptions and allergic reactions. Are conscientious consumers destined to an odorless existence? A recent New York Times article, “Making Flowers Into Perfume,” shared the secret of natural, DIY perfumers, with instructions for making your own non-toxic perfume: What you need: Your fave flowers or herbs Alcohol, preferably Organic Neutral Grape Alcoh... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652595 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:07:33 +0100 3652595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652388&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmake-your-own-green-perfume%2F photo: Thinkstock If you’ve  been keeping up with Blisstree, you know that we’re not fans of the “fragrance” ingredient found in many perfumes and soaps. If you haven’t been keeping up with us, please leave now. Just kidding – we’ll bring you up to speed. When you see “fragrance” on the back of your perfume bottle, you are spraying chemicals on yourself that are linked to hormone disruptions and allergic reactions. Are conscientious consumers destined to an odorless existence? A recent New York Times article, “Making Flowers Into Perfume,” shared the secret of natural, DIY perfumers, with instructions for making your own non-toxic perfume: What you need: Your fave flowers or herbs Alcohol, preferably Organic Neutral Grape Alcoh... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652388 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:07:33 +0100 3652388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648723&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F3M6pKIlSq5A%2F Sooth your tired skin with all-natural products: We’re doing a giveaway with Nature’s Gate exclusively for Blisstree readers! Let us know your favorite scent of moisturizer, and you could win a set of Nature’s Gate products. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648723 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:00:46 +0100 3648723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648728&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FZQR0P_FEjC8%2F Kew is a nonprofit organization dedicated to science-based plant conservation to improve the lives of people and animals worldwide. Check out the short video below to find out more about what they do: Adopt a Seed, Save a Species from field union on Vimeo. via Notcot.org Post from: BlissTree Save a Plant Species: Video of the Day (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648728 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:01 +0100 3648728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648459&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsave-a-plant-species-video-of-the-day%2F Kew is a nonprofit organization dedicated to science-based plant conservation to improve the lives of people and animals worldwide. Check out the short video below to find out more about what they do: Adopt a Seed, Save a Species from field union on Vimeo. via Notcot.org Post from: BlissTree Save a Plant Species: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648459 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:01 +0100 3648459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648731&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FeYnSQbRPW6s%2F Photo via Inhabitat The World Cup is rapidly approaching, and South Africa is keeping it eco-friendly. Five stadiums that will be used in the games all embody some environmentally-friendly practices. Two are new, two are old, and one is remodeled, but all are leaning toward being as “green” as possible in their own specific ways. The new stadiums were built with solar power capabilities; are flexible enough to be used for other events in the future; and one even has a rainwater collection system. While the older stadiums aren’t equipped with solar panels or anything high-tech, they’re age helps make them environmentally friendly. Rather than tearing down perfectly good, usable stadiums, opting to use preexisting structures is definitely a responsible choice. Finally... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648731 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:48:02 +0100 3648731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648462&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-stadiums-for-south-africas-2010-world-cup%2F Photo via Inhabitat The World Cup is rapidly approaching, and South Africa is keeping it eco-friendly. Five stadiums that will be used in the games all embody some environmentally-friendly practices. Two are new, two are old, and one is remodeled, but all are leaning toward being as “green” as possible in their own specific ways. The new stadiums were built with solar power capabilities; are flexible enough to be used for other events in the future; and one even has a rainwater collection system. While the older stadiums aren’t equipped with solar panels or anything high-tech, they’re age helps make them environmentally friendly. Rather than tearing down perfectly good, usable stadiums, opting to use preexisting structures is definitely a responsible choice. Finally... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648462 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:48:02 +0100 3648462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644944&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FECeklJkIqxM%2F Take a look around your desk; you probably have piles and piles of paper just sitting there. These piles are a combination of bills, documents you feel you should keep but probably won’t ever need, catalogs, junk mail, and receipts. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed among all these former trees, especially if the whole thing is a disorganized mess. And wouldn’t your life be so much more eco-friendly if you could cut out paper entirely? Check out Lifehacker’s Guide to Going Paperless: photo: Thinkstock 1. Pay your bills online. Practically all utility companies have the option to pay your bill online. Take advantage. 2. Get your bank statements online. You’ll have a copy of your records in your account on your bank’s site. 3. Stop getting credit card offers ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644944 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:32:41 +0100 3644944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644740&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-10-easy-ways-to-go-paperless%2F Take a look around your desk; you probably have piles and piles of paper just sitting there. These piles are a combination of bills, documents you feel you should keep but probably won’t ever need, catalogs, junk mail, and receipts. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed among all these former trees, especially if the whole thing is a disorganized mess. And wouldn’t your life be so much more eco-friendly if you could cut out paper entirely? Check out Lifehacker’s Guide to Going Paperless: photo: Thinkstock 1. Pay your bills online. Practically all utility companies have the option to pay your bill online. Take advantage. 2. Get your bank statements online. You’ll have a copy of your records in your account on your bank’s site. 3. Stop getting credit card offers ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644740 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:32:41 +0100 3644740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641212&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FFSm7-3U0ncU%2F We learned about the trash floating in the ocean from cartoons last week, now check out this video on the biggest landfill on the planet. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree The Pacific Trash Vortex: Video of the Day (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641212 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:21 +0100 3641212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640986&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-pacific-trash-vortex-video-of-the-day%2F We learned about the trash floating in the ocean from cartoons last week, now check out this video on the biggest landfill on the planet. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree The Pacific Trash Vortex: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640986 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:21 +0100 3640986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641215&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fbdue1YDeGks%2F photo from Inhabitat You’ve probably stayed in some pretty seedy places in your lifetime. A Bates-esque motel off of the highway with roaches? Perhaps a gem in the middle of nowhere that reeked of B.O.? No matter how disgusting your travel accommodations have been, we guarantee you’ve never stayed anywhere as trashy as the eco-friendly Save the Beach Hotel in Europe. This Rome hotel is made from 12,000 kilograms (about 2,645 pounds) of garbage that was collected from Europe’s beaches. It’s part of a campaign from an environmental group called Save the Beach, and it’s trying to give beach-goers a look at what their shores will soon look like if they don’t stop littering on them. While we don’t plan on booking a room anytime soon, we do love the ide... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641215 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:53:14 +0100 3641215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640989&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-travel-europes-trashiest-hotel-literally%2F photo from Inhabitat You’ve probably stayed in some pretty seedy places in your lifetime. A Bates-esque motel off of the highway with roaches? Perhaps a gem in the middle of nowhere that reeked of B.O.? No matter how disgusting your travel accommodations have been, we guarantee you’ve never stayed anywhere as trashy as the eco-friendly Save the Beach Hotel in Europe. This Rome hotel is made from 12,000 kilograms (about 2,645 pounds) of garbage that was collected from Europe’s beaches. It’s part of a campaign from an environmental group called Save the Beach, and it’s trying to give beach-goers a look at what their shores will soon look like if they don’t stop littering on them. While we don’t plan on booking a room anytime soon, we do love the ide... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640989 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:53:14 +0100 3640989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629802&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FIH-n31J984c%2F How does your garden grow? Probably not green-ly enough. So check out our gallery of 10 things we found to help you cultivate your garden into a more eco-friendly oasis: Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: 10 Things to Green Your Garden (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629802 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:24:40 +0100 3629802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629600&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-10-things-to-green-your-garden%2F How does your garden grow? Probably not green-ly enough. So check out our gallery of 10 things we found to help you cultivate your garden into a more eco-friendly oasis: Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Living: 10 Things to Green Your Garden (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629600 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:24:40 +0100 3629600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629807&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FtpVhFYk9oFc%2F photo: Thinkstock Your old cell phone can actually do something positive and earth-friendly – and not just take up space in a drawer. Thanks to Plant My Phone, you can recycle your phone, and the company will use the money from the sold materials to plant as many trees as they can. An average phone that you’ve had for two years will plant 15 trees, while a first-generation iPhone in good condition will plant as many as 79. (Plus, you can download a prepaid shipping label from Plant My Phone’s website.) Check out this chart to see how many trees your old phone could potentially create. Currently, only 10% of the 140 million cell phones that become “old” are recycled each year – the rest just sit in landfills or homes. Plant My Phone is a much better (and more tec... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629807 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:04:15 +0100 3629807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629605&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fplant-my-phone-donate-your-old-cell-phones-to-plant-a-tree%2F photo: Thinkstock Your old cell phone can actually do something positive and earth-friendly – and not just take up space in a drawer. Thanks to Plant My Phone, you can recycle your phone, and the company will use the money from the sold materials to plant as many trees as they can. An average phone that you’ve had for two years will plant 15 trees, while a first-generation iPhone in good condition will plant as many as 79. (Plus, you can download a prepaid shipping label from Plant My Phone’s website.) Check out this chart to see how many trees your old phone could potentially create. Currently, only 10% of the 140 million cell phones that become “old” are recycled each year – the rest just sit in landfills or homes. Plant My Phone is a much better (and more tec... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629605 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:04:15 +0100 3629605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625707&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FV4Nqp9kcshU%2F photo via Inhabitat It sounds like an aquatic sci-fi flick: Heroic robot fish lead distressed regular fish to safety. But this scenario could actually happen, thanks to Maurizio Porfiri, a professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. He hopes that his remote control fish could lead helpless fish stuck in murky, oil-filled waters to safety (which would’ve come in handy in the Gulf of Mexico thanks to the BP oil spill). Apparently, schools of fish will “trust” and follow an impostor, as long as it’s silent and moves like a fish. Porfiri’s robots aren’t ready for action yet, but it’s a cool idea that could have many successful implementations in the future. Aside from an oil spill situation, robots could be used to guide birds to s... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625707 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:06:33 +0100 3625707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625462&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frobot-fish-could-a-new-invention-save-marine-life%2F photo via Inhabitat It sounds like an aquatic sci-fi flick: Heroic robot fish lead distressed regular fish to safety. But this scenario could actually happen, thanks to Maurizio Porfiri, a professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. He hopes that his remote control fish could lead helpless fish stuck in murky, oil-filled waters to safety (which would’ve come in handy in the Gulf of Mexico thanks to the BP oil spill). Apparently, schools of fish will “trust” and follow an impostor, as long as it’s silent and moves like a fish. Porfiri’s robots aren’t ready for action yet, but it’s a cool idea that could have many successful implementations in the future. Aside from an oil spill situation, robots could be used to guide birds to s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625462 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:06:33 +0100 3625462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625712&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fyya1yB12KvM%2F Major Retailers to Limit Lead in Handbags: Today more than 40 retailers agreed to set new standards for lead content in handbags and purses, settling a lawsuit with the Center for Environmental Health. (via Planet Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625712 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:32:26 +0100 3625712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625467&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F180778%2F Major Retailers to Limit Lead in Handbags: Today more than 40 retailers agreed to set new standards for lead content in handbags and purses, settling a lawsuit with the Center for Environmental Health. (via Planet Green) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625467 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:32:26 +0100 3625467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625715&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FEG2BpyUIDVs%2F photo: WENN.com Though Sex And The City 2 appears to be flailing at the box office, Carrie Bradshaw may embody the eco-friendly movement better than any other character in theaters right now, according to Grist’s Lisa Hymas. Despite Carrie’s shopping habits, Hymas argues that Carrie lives a very “green” life by choosing not to have children, not owning a car, working from home, and traveling by air infrequently. But we don’t buy that those practices negate Carrie’s retail addiction. The woman literally never wears the same clothes (or shoes) twice, and we doubt that she ever got her Manolos secondhand on eBay. Oh, Carrie. You may unintentionally minimize your carbon footprint, but deep green would be such a good color on you. via Grist.org Post from: Bli... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625715 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:47:26 +0100 3625715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625470&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsex-and-the-green-city-is-carrie-bradshaw-eco-friendly%2F photo: WENN.com Though Sex And The City 2 appears to be flailing at the box office, Carrie Bradshaw may embody the eco-friendly movement better than any other character in theaters right now, according to Grist’s Lisa Hymas. Despite Carrie’s shopping habits, Hymas argues that Carrie lives a very “green” life by choosing not to have children, not owning a car, working from home, and traveling by air infrequently. But we don’t buy that those practices negate Carrie’s retail addiction. The woman literally never wears the same clothes (or shoes) twice, and we doubt that she ever got her Manolos secondhand on eBay. Oh, Carrie. You may unintentionally minimize your carbon footprint, but deep green would be such a good color on you. via Grist.org Post from: Bli... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625470 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:47:26 +0100 3625470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618033&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FRInAnCHlwXc%2F We all love riding our bike for exercise and errands, but wouldn’t it be great if we could ride our bike to farther destinations that we would normally need a car for? Check out this video on how to make your bike electric: Post from: BlissTree Make Your Bike Electric: Video of the Day (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618033 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:14 +0100 3618033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617813&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmake-your-bike-electric-video-of-the-day%2F We all love riding our bike for exercise and errands, but wouldn’t it be great if we could ride our bike to farther destinations that we would normally need a car for? Check out this video on how to make your bike electric: Post from: BlissTree Make Your Bike Electric: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617813 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:14 +0100 3617813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610458&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FFpERw7u15eA%2F photo: Thinkstock Since we just learned that those who brush their teeth fewer than twice a day have a 70% greater risk of heart disease, we’ll be stocking up on toothpaste from now on. So we may as well learn some new uses for it, which will save money, and help us avoid using chemical-filled cleaning products. Check out this handy list of alternative uses for toothpaste, thanks to Care2. 1. Put a drop of toothpaste on a bug bite, sore, or blister to stop itching and decrease swelling. It will dry the blemish out, and make it heal faster. 2. If you burn yourself on a cookie sheet or anything else that results in  a minor (unopened) burn, apply toothpaste delicately to the burn after it develops. The toothpaste will cool the sting and stop the burn from opening or oozing. 3. Before ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610458 Fri, 28 May 2010 18:15:08 +0100 3610458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610313&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-15-other-ways-to-use-toothpaste%2F photo: Thinkstock Since we just learned that those who brush their teeth fewer than twice a day have a 70% greater risk of heart disease, we’ll be stocking up on toothpaste from now on. So we may as well learn some new uses for it, which will save money, and help us avoid using chemical-filled cleaning products. Check out this handy list of alternative uses for toothpaste, thanks to Care2. 1. Put a drop of toothpaste on a bug bite, sore, or blister to stop itching and decrease swelling. It will dry the blemish out, and make it heal faster. 2. If you burn yourself on a cookie sheet or anything else that results in  a minor (unopened) burn, apply toothpaste delicately to the burn after it develops. The toothpaste will cool the sting and stop the burn from opening or oozing. 3. Before ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610313 Fri, 28 May 2010 18:15:08 +0100 3610313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607556&cid=t_373832_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F28%2Fnow-what-depression-at-graduation-or-any-transition%2F I read somewhere that a large number of Nobel Prize winners become depressed after receiving their honor because their sense of purpose has been taken away. They have to grieve their pre-Nobel Prize life and find a new way of being, something to get excited about that will get you out of bed in the morning. The same is true, to some extent, when you graduate. With Commencement often comes an emptiness, a sense of loss. Much joy and relief, yes. But also a “what the hell do I do now?” response. For highly sensitive persons like myself, every kind of life transition — be it graduation, a new job, a baby — comes with a few challenges and their offspring. How to gracefully maneuver between point A and point B? Like you would with any other mourning process. Because yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607556 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:45:17 +0100 3607556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607739&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FgZdGNvXg3P0%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out our roundup of three allegedly all-natural hand sanitizer gels. Sure, instant hand sanitizer gels have made it a little easier to stay clean on-the-go. They’re great for hospital waiting rooms and other places where germs run rampant, or after your ride on public transportation. But hand sanitizer gels won’t work unless you use them properly. Here’s how: 1. Buy hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol – anything less won’t kill viruses and bacteria as well. 2. Squirt a lot onto your hand – doctors recommend a blob the size of a silver dollar. There needs to be enough gel to wet the entire back and front of your hands, since a sanitizer only kills germs with which it has direct contact. Rub the gel into your hands for at least... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607739 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:59:01 +0100 3607739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607465&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhand-sanitizer-gels-4-things-to-know-before-you-squirt%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out our roundup of three allegedly all-natural hand sanitizer gels. Sure, instant hand sanitizer gels have made it a little easier to stay clean on-the-go. They’re great for hospital waiting rooms and other places where germs run rampant, or after your ride on public transportation. But hand sanitizer gels won’t work unless you use them properly. Here’s how: 1. Buy hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol – anything less won’t kill viruses and bacteria as well. 2. Squirt a lot onto your hand – doctors recommend a blob the size of a silver dollar. There needs to be enough gel to wet the entire back and front of your hands, since a sanitizer only kills germs with which it has direct contact. Rub the gel into your hands for at least... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607465 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:59:01 +0100 3607465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603763&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FEkXTzN7cIxo%2F photo: Thinkstock If you stop and think about it, you use a lot of electronics everyday. Your computer, your phone – even your garage door opener. Did you ever think about how green those electronics are? Greenpeace just released their quarterly Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks companies by the environmental impact of their products. Want to know who you should buy your next phone from? Check it out: 1. Nokia. The Japanese manufacturer held its spot as number one from last quarter’s guide. The company does not use brominated compounds, chlorinated flame retardants, and antimony trioxide – all harmful to to the environment and humans – in any of its new products. 2. Sony Ericcson. Sony comes in second for wins points for skipping use of PVC or brominated flame retar... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603763 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:40:14 +0100 3603763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603550&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-green-are-your-electronics%2F photo: Thinkstock If you stop and think about it, you use a lot of electronics everyday. Your computer, your phone – even your garage door opener. Did you ever think about how green those electronics are? Greenpeace just released their quarterly Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks companies by the environmental impact of their products. Want to know who you should buy your next phone from? Check it out: 1. Nokia. The Japanese manufacturer held its spot as number one from last quarter’s guide. The company does not use brominated compounds, chlorinated flame retardants, and antimony trioxide – all harmful to to the environment and humans – in any of its new products. 2. Sony Ericcson. Sony comes in second for wins points for skipping use of PVC or brominated flame retar... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603550 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:40:14 +0100 3603550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603825&cid=t_373832_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2010%2F05%2F26%2Fsmells-great-around-here%2F These are two gardenias I got about 11 years ago.  They’ve gotten huge! I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to get the pool clean. It’s been slow going though.  I’m having a bit of a problem with algae, but I think it’s finally been conquered.  After I walk the dog tonight, I’m going to jump in! (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603825 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:42:46 +0100 3603825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603769&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FTVDoutsWPlk%2F photo: Thinkstock The news that retinyl palmitate, a form of Vitamin A found in some sun screens, could actually accelerate the growth of skin cancer has us wondering just what we can safely slather on our faces to protect them from the sun. Just in time for summer, the Environmental Working Group issued a review of 500 sunscreens, and only found 39 to be worthy of recommendation. The Daily Green narrowed down those 39 into 21 great natural sunscreens, all free of retinyl palmitate and oxybenzone, a compound that could disrupt your hormones. Can’t find these ones at your local store? Check out our Sunscreen Shopper’s Checklist before you head out to pick your bottle. 1. Badger’s Balm SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen, $16 2. Tru Kid “Sunny Days” Natural Mineral Sunscre... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603769 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:27:02 +0100 3603769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603556&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvitamin-a-in-sunscreen-could-give-you-cancer-here-are-21-natural-sunscreens-that-wont%2F photo: Thinkstock The news that retinyl palmitate, a form of Vitamin A found in some sun screens, could actually accelerate the growth of skin cancer has us wondering just what we can safely slather on our faces to protect them from the sun. Just in time for summer, the Environmental Working Group issued a review of 500 sunscreens, and only found 39 to be worthy of recommendation. The Daily Green narrowed down those 39 into 21 great natural sunscreens, all free of retinyl palmitate and oxybenzone, a compound that could disrupt your hormones. Can’t find these ones at your local store? Check out our Sunscreen Shopper’s Checklist before you head out to pick your bottle. 1. Badger’s Balm SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen, $16 2. Tru Kid “Sunny Days” Natural Mineral Sunscre... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603556 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:27:02 +0100 3603556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595664&cid=t_373832_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F25%2Fthe-situation-of-being-green%2F Nina Mazar and Chen-Bo Zhong recently posted their article, titled “Do Green Products Make Us Better People?” (forthcoming Psychological Science) on SSRN. * * * Consumer choices not only reflect price and quality preferences but also social and moral values as witnessed in the remarkable growth of the global market for organic and environmentally friendly products. Building on recent research on behavioral priming and moral regulation, we find that mere exposure to green products and the purchase of them lead to markedly different behavioral consequences. In line with the halo associated with green consumerism, people act more altruistically after mere exposure to green than conventional products. However, people act less altruistically and are more likely to cheat and steal a... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595664 Tue, 25 May 2010 04:01:44 +0100 3595664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3589004&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FvO4n-qI5fig%2F Our friends at The Alternative Consumer told us about this new residential wind turbine (called Eddy) made by Urban Green Energy. And it doesn’t just blow hot air – Eddy is small, quiet, easy to install, integrates with solar-powered systems, qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit, and should spin for 20 years. Bring on the breeze. (starts at around $5,000) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3589004 Fri, 21 May 2010 21:45:32 +0100 3589004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588851&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F179148%2F Our friends at The Alternative Consumer told us about this new residential wind turbine (called Eddy) made by Urban Green Energy. And it doesn’t just blow hot air – Eddy is small, quiet, easy to install, integrates with solar-powered systems, qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit, and should spin for 20 years. Bring on the breeze. (starts at around $5,000) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588851 Fri, 21 May 2010 21:45:32 +0100 3588851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581782&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FMCvsC7fK-z0%2F photo: Thinkstock Your favorite eco-friendly company sells products made from recycled materials, but do they really keep all their practices as “green” as they can? As Josh Dorfman (The Lazy Environmentalist) points out on The Huffington Post, some seemingly environmentally-friendly companies may not be doing all they can to actually keep up their green practices. For example, how does the company package their items? If you get the product you ordered and it’s wrapped in layers of plastic wrap and extra packing material, it’s probably a good indication that the company may not care all that much about the environment – they may just be riding the green wave. So check on the company’s history. Search for old media mentions and see if they always upheld eco-... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581782 Thu, 20 May 2010 12:30:49 +0100 3581782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581579&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-companies-are-they-scamming-you%2F photo: Thinkstock Your favorite eco-friendly company sells products made from recycled materials, but do they really keep all their practices as “green” as they can? As Josh Dorfman (The Lazy Environmentalist) points out on The Huffington Post, some seemingly environmentally-friendly companies may not be doing all they can to actually keep up their green practices. For example, how does the company package their items? If you get the product you ordered and it’s wrapped in layers of plastic wrap and extra packing material, it’s probably a good indication that the company may not care all that much about the environment – they may just be riding the green wave. So check on the company’s history. Search for old media mentions and see if they always upheld eco-... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581579 Thu, 20 May 2010 12:30:49 +0100 3581579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573874&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FbThzvKm9lvM%2F How do you make your garden grow? Check out The Back Garden Project: New Plants, New Plans an inspirational (for wanna-be gardeners, anyway) blog series by Gordon Douglas on GOOD. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573874 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:45:43 +0100 3573874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573655&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F178549%2F How do you make your garden grow? Check out The Back Garden Project: New Plants, New Plans an inspirational (for wanna-be gardeners, anyway) blog series by Gordon Douglas on GOOD. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573655 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:45:43 +0100 3573655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3568025&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FH0VhN0YGQkc%2F Jennifer Aniston (photo: WENN.com) In case you missed anything on Blisstree this week, here’s a top ten list of our best recent posts. But we’re not precious – let us know if you disagree with our picks in the comments section, below. 1. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Workout Deals Under $10 2. Jennifer Aniston’s Baby Food Diet: Denied 3. Skin Cancer Smarts: 10 Pretty, Pale Women Who Don’t Need a Tan to Be Beautiful 4. Natural Beauty: Food as Skincare 5. 10 Worst Fad Diets In History 6. Jamie Eason’s 3-Hour Diet: Set Your Alarm to Weight Loss 7. Friendship Etiquette: Girlfriend, Keep Your Mouth Shut! 8. Health Department: What’s Really In Your Perfume? 9. Eating Healthy: 25 Sneaky Salty Foods 10. Top 10 Household Tips From Blisstree Readers Post from: Bliss... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3568025 Sat, 15 May 2010 14:00:20 +0100 3568025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567888&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-on-blisstree-this-week%2F Jennifer Aniston (photo: WENN.com) In case you missed anything on Blisstree this week, here’s a top ten list of our best recent posts. But we’re not precious – let us know if you disagree with our picks in the comments section, below. 1. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Workout Deals Under $10 2. Jennifer Aniston’s Baby Food Diet: Denied 3. Skin Cancer Smarts: 10 Pretty, Pale Women Who Don’t Need a Tan to Be Beautiful 4. Natural Beauty: Food as Skincare 5. 10 Worst Fad Diets In History 6. Jamie Eason’s 3-Hour Diet: Set Your Alarm to Weight Loss 7. Friendship Etiquette: Girlfriend, Keep Your Mouth Shut! 8. Health Department: What’s Really In Your Perfume? 9. Eating Healthy: 25 Sneaky Salty Foods 10. Top 10 Household Tips From Blisstree Readers Post from: Bliss... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567888 Sat, 15 May 2010 14:00:20 +0100 3567888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566699&cid=t_373832_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fblue-and-green-lights-disturb-your.html CONCLUSIONSKnowing this, researchers wonder if the full spectrum of light affects your body clock. If you protect yourself from blue light, you may still have  green lights resetting your clock. Perhaps we need to have smarter lighting systems that can stimulate our non-visual systems as well as our visual systems. At night, avoid bright lights and go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.   Soon after waking, try to get as much bright lights as possible. To work and live at your best, you must keep your internal circadian rhythm in harmony and synchronized with the environmental cues (i.e., light and dark, temperature etc). A bedroom in complete darkness will ensure a good night sleep.  Ever wonder why you oversleep in a hotel room with its heave drape... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566699 Sat, 15 May 2010 02:37:00 +0100 3566699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566765&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fl6VgbCG498Q%2F photo: Treehugger Many people are trying to reduce their waste in order to jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon. Reusable bags, reusable bottles, and now reusable French presses. Hey, wait – French presses have always been reusable. Because they’re glass. Jeff Baccetti, inventor of the “XPress Lid” by Smart Cup, thinks life would be easier (and a more fun) if coffee chains sold individual “disposable and recyclable” French presses (paper cup, plastic lid). The disposability of these one-use cups suggests that the over-caffeinated should be French pressing on-the-go, which seems cumbersome and impractical. Coffee drinkers could just use a real French press, instead of one that many will just dump in the trash, only to spend eternity taking up space in a landfil... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566765 Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:17 +0100 3566765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566596&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fxpress-lid-french-press-the-anti-eco-friendly-product%2F photo: Treehugger Many people are trying to reduce their waste in order to jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon. Reusable bags, reusable bottles, and now reusable French presses. Hey, wait – French presses have always been reusable. Because they’re glass. Jeff Baccetti, inventor of the “XPress Lid” by Smart Cup, thinks life would be easier (and a more fun) if coffee chains sold individual “disposable and recyclable” French presses (paper cup, plastic lid). The disposability of these one-use cups suggests that the over-caffeinated should be French pressing on-the-go, which seems cumbersome and impractical. Coffee drinkers could just use a real French press, instead of one that many will just dump in the trash, only to spend eternity taking up space in a landfil... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566596 Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:17 +0100 3566596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566768&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FL8iEX3volUM%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: Mark’s Mid-Century Austin Abode DIY Project: Simple Springs in Recycled Vases Object of Desire: The Dustpan Bin by Lufdesign The Spring Cure Project: Graduation Photos! House Greening: Recycled Glass Backsplash Post from: BlissTree On The Couch With Apartment Therapy: Home Design To Drool Over (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566768 Fri, 14 May 2010 17:01:22 +0100 3566768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566599&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fon-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy-home-design-to-drool-over%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: Mark’s Mid-Century Austin Abode DIY Project: Simple Springs in Recycled Vases Object of Desire: The Dustpan Bin by Lufdesign The Spring Cure Project: Graduation Photos! House Greening: Recycled Glass Backsplash Post from: BlissTree On The Couch With Apartment Therapy: Home Design To Drool Over (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566599 Fri, 14 May 2010 17:01:22 +0100 3566599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564141&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F53D0G6qA2HA%2F Ever wonder what happens to subway cars after their rush-hour commuting days are over? They become environmentalists. Out-of-service New York City train cars have been stripped and dumped into the Atlantic Ocean along the east coast in order to become artificial reefs for marine life. The cars look so much more appealing under water – we wish we could hitch a ride to work on the back of our sea turtle friend every day. via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Video: Eco-Friendly Subway Cars as Underwater Reefs (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564141 Thu, 13 May 2010 22:52:46 +0100 3564141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3563937&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-subway-cars-as-underwater-reefs-video-of-the-day%2F Ever wonder what happens to subway cars after their rush-hour commuting days are over? They become environmentalists. Out-of-service New York City train cars have been stripped and dumped into the Atlantic Ocean along the east coast in order to become artificial reefs for marine life. The cars look so much more appealing under water – we wish we could hitch a ride to work on the back of our sea turtle friend every day. via Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree Video: Eco-Friendly Subway Cars as Underwater Reefs (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3563937 Thu, 13 May 2010 22:52:46 +0100 3563937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560177&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhealth-department-whats-really-in-your-perfume%2F photo: Thinkstock At Blisstree, we like to smell as delightful as the next woman, but we haven’t put that much thought into what’s in the perfume we spritz on every morning. Have you? We all should, according a report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Rather than list specific chemicals on bottles of perfume, many perfumes just list the ingredient, “fragrance.” This is like ingredients in your favorite soup being listed as “food.” Looking at a sample of 17 popular perfumes, it was found that each had an average of 14 unlisted ingredients in them. In fact, the 17 fragrances contained an average of ten chemical sensitizers each, which can trigger allergies, asthma, headaches, and dermatitis when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Food manufacturer... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560177 Thu, 13 May 2010 15:43:09 +0100 3560177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560410&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FU_bYdZG5I3E%2F Photo: Thinkstock It’s sitting on a high self in your pantry, ever-present and powerful – white vinegar. This all-purpose liquid has been improving lives for 10,000 years – naturally. With the current push for green household supplies, why not use vinegar – you can’t get much greener (or cheaper). Care2 put together a list of 23 surprising uses for white vinegar. You’re going to want to invest in a gold-plated spray bottle when you find out how valuable vinegar really is. 1. Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to eggs while poaching them. It will keep the whites intact. 2. If your greens are wilting, let them soak in a bowl of cold water with some vinegar to reinvigorate them. Unfortunately, spritzing vinegar on a wilting up-do doesn’t work. 3. Get onion smel... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560410 Thu, 13 May 2010 13:32:11 +0100 3560410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560186&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-miracle-product-23-ways-to-use-vinegar%2F Photo: Thinkstock It’s sitting on a high self in your pantry, ever-present and powerful – white vinegar. This all-purpose liquid has been improving lives for 10,000 years – naturally. With the current push for green household supplies, why not use vinegar – you can’t get much greener (or cheaper). Care2 put together a list of 23 surprising uses for white vinegar. You’re going to want to invest in a gold-plated spray bottle when you find out how valuable vinegar really is. 1. Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to eggs while poaching them. It will keep the whites intact. 2. If your greens are wilting, let them soak in a bowl of cold water with some vinegar to reinvigorate them. Unfortunately, spritzing vinegar on a wilting up-do doesn’t work. 3. Get onion smel... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560186 Thu, 13 May 2010 13:32:11 +0100 3560186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560415&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FMw8aZTrryQw%2F You’ve been sending us some good household tips lately, and we appreciate it. So here’s this week’s top ten tips list – by you, and for you. Got a tip? It can be about anything from relationships and health issues to fitness and food to eco-friendly living and your favorite products. We’d love to hear it and include it on our next top ten list. Send your ideas to: tips@blisstree.com 1. Meredith says: Make your bed every morning. Somehow, it’ll make you feel better and get the day off to a good start. 2. Jennifer says: Put sugar and creamer in before your coffee, then you won’t have to stir! 3. Claudette says: My mother used vinegar to tenderize and clean meat of bacteria. By just pouring it over chicken or any meat it removes germs. Pour over a roast b... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560415 Wed, 12 May 2010 21:19:25 +0100 3560415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560191&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-household-tips-from-blisstree-readers%2F You’ve been sending us some good household tips lately, and we appreciate it. So here’s this week’s top ten tips list – by you, and for you. Got a tip? It can be about anything from relationships and health issues to fitness and food to eco-friendly living and your favorite products. We’d love to hear it and include it on our next top ten list. Send your ideas to: tips@blisstree.com 1. Meredith says: Make your bed every morning. Somehow, it’ll make you feel better and get the day off to a good start. 2. Jennifer says: Put sugar and creamer in before your coffee, then you won’t have to stir! 3. Claudette says: My mother used vinegar to tenderize and clean meat of bacteria. By just pouring it over chicken or any meat it removes germs. Pour over a roast b... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560191 Wed, 12 May 2010 21:19:25 +0100 3560191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556286&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fl-PedzZTMUs%2F photo: Thinkstock Composting is something every good eco-conscious woman knows she should do, but somehow finds a reason not to. It’s gross, you say. I live in a city, you sigh. The time for excuses is over. Thanks to Planet Green, there’s the City Girl’s Guide to Composting – but don’t worry, it works for non-urban types, too. First you need to decide what kind of composting you want to do. Worm composting is good if you’re short on space (and don’t mind worms, obviously); hot composting is good if you’re a real go-getter and are willing to put a little more work into composting while reaping a more satisfying reward; and cold composting is good if you’d like a low-maintenance approach. You just dump the scraps into a bucket and let them s... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556286 Wed, 12 May 2010 13:36:09 +0100 3556286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556053&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-we-dig-composting%2F photo: Thinkstock Composting is something every good eco-conscious woman knows she should do, but somehow finds a reason not to. It’s gross, you say. I live in a city, you sigh. The time for excuses is over. Thanks to Planet Green, there’s the City Girl’s Guide to Composting – but don’t worry, it works for non-urban types, too. First you need to decide what kind of composting you want to do. Worm composting is good if you’re short on space (and don’t mind worms, obviously); hot composting is good if you’re a real go-getter and are willing to put a little more work into composting while reaping a more satisfying reward; and cold composting is good if you’d like a low-maintenance approach. You just dump the scraps into a bucket and let them s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556053 Wed, 12 May 2010 13:36:09 +0100 3556053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556039&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhow-to-lose-friends-and-alienate-people-by-being-professionally-successful%2F In writer Bret Easton Ellis’s recent interview with Vice mag, he recounts the hazards of professional success, including losing a few friends in the process: did I lose some friends? Yeah, I totally lost friends because of it. My close friendships with male writers became more like rivalries. Suddenly, I became a problem. The book getting published in the first place freaked some of my peers out, and then when it became successful, all bets were off. I sensed a shift, but then it was confirmed eight or nine years later when we were all drunk and we were talking about it. I said, “I thought you guys were so excited for my success. You all thought I was so great and you loved me so much.” And they were like, “Bret Easton What? We hated you! We f.ing hated you! We totally resented... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556039 Tue, 11 May 2010 18:37:42 +0100 3556039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549530&cid=t_373832_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F05%2F09%2Fenergy-crisis-just-give-it-to-the-greens%2F New cartoon by Trussell & Trussell on Politics Daily. Energy Crisis: Just Give It to the Greens. Therm-o-dy-what?? Filed under: Politics Daily Tagged: bp, chaos theory, energy, environment, green, oil spill, political cartoon (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549530 Sun, 09 May 2010 16:33:37 +0100 3549530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546978&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FL5Gxsz66gfU%2F We love this eco-friendly, guerrilla urban public gardening idea we got from our friends at Tiny Choices – Seed Bombs made of compost, clay, and wildflower seeds. You throw, they grow. Sometimes it’s good to go rogue. via Tiny Choices Post from: BlissTree Plant a Seed Bomb! Guerrilla Gardening From Tiny Choices (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546978 Sat, 08 May 2010 17:00:29 +0100 3546978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546839&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fplant-a-seed-bomb-guerrilla-gardening-from-tiny-choices%2F We love this eco-friendly, guerrilla urban public gardening idea we got from our friends at Tiny Choices – Seed Bombs made of compost, clay, and wildflower seeds. You throw, they grow. Sometimes it’s good to go rogue. via Tiny Choices Post from: BlissTree Plant a Seed Bomb! Guerrilla Gardening From Tiny Choices (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546839 Sat, 08 May 2010 17:00:29 +0100 3546839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546979&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FUAaf6i__Kpk%2F In case you missed them, here are 10 of our favorite posts from last week, if we do say so ourselves: 1. 10 Misunderstood Naturopathic Terms Our Hunky Naturopath Explains by Dr. John Dempster 2. Health and Beauty Treatment: 10 Spas Where You Can Float 3. Unemployment Books Women Need to Read (According to a Man) by Patrick Sauer 4. Pangea Organics Facial Toner: Product Review 5. Crazy Yoga Pose of the Day From Alex Auder 6. Depression: Are Women Sadder Than Men? by Jessica Firger 7. Eco-Friendly Living: New Solar-Powered Gadgets by Alexa Yablonski 8. Daily Heath Quiz: Which Cheese Is Healthiest? 9. Nicole Weston From Baking Bites on Health: The World’s Best Food Bloggers Answer Our Q&A 10. Dating: Women should NEVER ask men out by Giulia Melucci Post from: BlissTree 10 Best of Bl... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546979 Sat, 08 May 2010 14:30:32 +0100 3546979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546840&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-of-blisstree-last-week%2F In case you missed them, here are 10 of our favorite posts from last week, if we do say so ourselves: 1. 10 Misunderstood Naturopathic Terms Our Hunky Naturopath Explains by Dr. John Dempster 2. Health and Beauty Treatment: 10 Spas Where You Can Float 3. Unemployment Books Women Need to Read (According to a Man) by Patrick Sauer 4. Pangea Organics Facial Toner: Product Review 5. Crazy Yoga Pose of the Day From Alex Auder 6. Depression: Are Women Sadder Than Men? by Jessica Firger 7. Eco-Friendly Living: New Solar-Powered Gadgets by Alexa Yablonski 8. Daily Heath Quiz: Which Cheese Is Healthiest? 9. Nicole Weston From Baking Bites on Health: The World’s Best Food Bloggers Answer Our Q&A 10. Dating: Women should NEVER ask men out by Giulia Melucci Post from: BlissTree 10 Best of Bl... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546840 Sat, 08 May 2010 14:30:32 +0100 3546840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542812&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FyZHdFiiK4-c%2F The Green Team schools us on plastic packaging, hybrid cars, saving the environment, and oh – glass dildos: Green Team from Will Ferrell Post from: BlissTree Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Are the Green Team: Videos That Crack Us Up (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542812 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:59:38 +0100 3542812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542556&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwill-ferrell-and-john-c-reilly-are-the-green-team-videos-that-crack-us-up%2F The Green Team schools us on plastic packaging, hybrid cars, saving the environment, and oh – glass dildos: Green Team from Will Ferrell Post from: BlissTree Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Are the Green Team: Videos That Crack Us Up (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542556 Fri, 07 May 2010 02:59:38 +0100 3542556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542818&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Ff_ngRIEqRog%2F Get this: Now our love of boozing it up can help save the planet! Our green-minded friends at The Alternative Consumer found this ingenious way to turn a harmless drinking problem into an eco-friendly solution. Thanks to our kindred spirits at DeeLuxDesigns, we get to enjoy our grown-up funny juice, recycle the bottles, AND feed the hummingbirds. Then, we can experience a good buzz (the hummingbird’s and ours) while watching the delicate creatures zip around outside – over another cocktail, of course. And the earth-friendly cycle continues. ($14 a bottle on Etsy.com) via The Alternative Consumer photo: DeeLuxDesigns Post from: BlissTree Drink Alcohol, Save Wildlife and the Environment! (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542818 Thu, 06 May 2010 19:29:54 +0100 3542818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542562&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdrink-alcohol-save-wildlife-and-the-environment%2F Get this: Now our love of boozing it up can help save the planet! Our green-minded friends at The Alternative Consumer found this ingenious way to turn a harmless drinking problem into an eco-friendly solution. Thanks to our kindred spirits at DeeLuxDesigns, we get to enjoy our grown-up funny juice, recycle the bottles, AND feed the hummingbirds. Then, we can experience a good buzz (the hummingbird’s and ours) while watching the delicate creatures zip around outside – over another cocktail, of course. And the earth-friendly cycle continues. ($14 a bottle on Etsy.com) via The Alternative Consumer photo: DeeLuxDesigns Post from: BlissTree Drink Alcohol, Save Wildlife and the Environment! (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542562 Thu, 06 May 2010 19:29:54 +0100 3542562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542819&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FS7qSobC13gc%2F Unlikely Bedfellows: Wal-Mart and Patagonia have teamed up to create better green business practices, and a product sustainability index. (via Forbes) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542819 Thu, 06 May 2010 19:26:41 +0100 3542819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542563&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F177448%2F Unlikely Bedfellows: Wal-Mart and Patagonia have teamed up to create better green business practices, and a product sustainability index. (via Forbes) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542563 Thu, 06 May 2010 19:26:41 +0100 3542563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538338&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FKi6WOkfOxak%2F Remember earlier when we told you about the edible garden wall inside a house that University of Maryland students created as an energy efficient project? Seems like vertical gardens may be the new eco-friendly outdoor trend, according to today’s New York Times. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538338 Thu, 06 May 2010 01:46:29 +0100 3538338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538058&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F177304%2F Remember earlier when we told you about the edible garden wall inside a house that University of Maryland students created as an energy efficient project? Seems like vertical gardens may be the new eco-friendly outdoor trend, according to today’s New York Times. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538058 Thu, 06 May 2010 01:46:29 +0100 3538058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538035&cid=t_373832_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fpete-combs%2F Pete Combs received his cooking training at the Culinary Institue of America and is the Executive Chef at the University of Kentucky/Chandler Medical Center. We recently met with him to get his thoughts on hospital food and other items. Where are you from? I was born in Pt. Pleasant, New Jersey. My parents then moved to Skaneatlas, New York. They were originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Where did you go to college and what was your academic major? I went to Purdue University and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Restaurant and Hotel Management and a minor in accounting. I then went to The Culinary Institute of America. I went there to further my cooking skills that had started at the age of 13 in a country Ccub kitchen. My friend’s Dad owned it and gave me an opportunit... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538035 Wed, 05 May 2010 21:53:13 +0100 3538035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538340&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FXHtEk2kcvRU%2F Got Water? To us, summer means pool parties, beach weekends, BBQs, and…13 Steps to Droughtproofing Your Home (via Good) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538340 Wed, 05 May 2010 20:05:24 +0100 3538340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538060&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F177298%2F Got Water? To us, summer means pool parties, beach weekends, BBQs, and…13 Steps to Droughtproofing Your Home (via Good) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538060 Wed, 05 May 2010 20:05:24 +0100 3538060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538342&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fv8gJEvPH4SU%2F Soon your house may say: “Eat me.” Green-minded students at the University of Maryland have designed an eco-friendly home that runs on solar, wind, water, and waste power, and contains an edible wall that’s actually a garden. We’d prefer dark chocolate, but whatever. (via Treehugger) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538342 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:00:56 +0100 3538342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538062&cid=t_373832_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F177294%2F Soon your house may say: “Eat me.” Green-minded students at the University of Maryland have designed an eco-friendly home that runs on solar, wind, water, and waste power, and contains an edible wall that’s actually a garden. We’d prefer dark chocolate, but whatever. (via Treehugger) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538062 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:00:56 +0100 3538062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534026&cid=t_373832_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FMekRVP_jMHU%2F Many before me have harnessed the power of the sun for far more noble purposes than killer tan lines. Think of our ancient ancestors, who tapped the glowing orb’s strength to spark fire, or those industrious Romans, who strategically placed windows to warm the waters of their bathhouses. That ingenuity has continued through the ages – solar-powered heaters, laptop chargers – and, yes, those outdoor lamps lining the driveway that do little more than spotlight the fact that we were too cheap to hire an electrician. And the problem with many of these easy-on-Mother-Earth gizmos is that they aren’t easy on the eyes. Fortunately, a few are bona fide head-turners. Here, a selection of the brightest solar-powered devices out there: Geely iG Car If the DeLorean and the Mini had a lovechi... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534026 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:38:58 +0100 3534026