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 living'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734439&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIHiSDpXAsuI%2F So, it’s Earth Week. But who really cares? Anybody? This year, Earth Week directly coincides with both Easter and Passover. So essentially, it’s a battle: Mother Nature vs. Jesus vs. the Ancient Israelites. Not to take anything away from dear Mother Earth, but for the record, my money is not on her to win this fight this week. Not with that kind of fiercely religious competition in the ring. In case you weren’t aware, it’s actually been Earth Month for all of April. (And this Friday, April 22 is Earth Day.) But what does that really mean, other than that the requisite annual events, parades, activities, fairs, and open houses (that mostly serve to create more trash) are held around the world? Well, it means that for one day, one week, or one month, people talk more ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734439 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:24:19 +0100 4734439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605814&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1199 In the world today we can do our part to ’save the world.’  If each person takes on just one of these ideas, the world is well on its way to becoming a better place for all of us.  We need to prepare the Earth for ourselves as well as those we are leaving behind, our most important resource, of course, this is our children, our legacy . Care2.com is an amazing website which illustrates wholesome and natural living while combining that our with the everyday  lives.  Here is a great article about the ways in which we, as women (and men) can do our part in helping to save the world. Another very important way to give back is to find a cure for many diseases such as some childhood cancers, cerebral palsy and other spinal cord injuries. We can bank our baby’s umbilical... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605814 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:40:59 +0100 4605814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954212&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcollaborative-consumption-can-facebook-be-eco-friendly%2F If you’re always looking for the next green product or earth-friendly how-to, you might be overlooking some less obvious eco-friendly tools: Sharing and community. Rachel Botsman and Roo Rogers, authors of just-released What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption, say that in light of the global financial crisis, it’s time to use online social networks to deepen our sense of community, stewardship, and shared experience – and move away from hyper-consumption in society. Facebook-haters, listen up: They say that using online communities can make us feel more connected, share experiences, and even share our stuff so that we feel less need to consume and produce waste. They hope to inspire local communities to engage in “collaborative consumption&#822... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954212 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:14:42 +0100 3954212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914953&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffat-vs-money-which-do-you-choose%2F Which did you do today: Burn fat and save money, or burn through money and get fat? photo via The Daily What Street art by Peter Drew via The Daily What Post from: BlissTree Fat vs. Money: Which Do You Choose? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914953 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:45:37 +0100 3914953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911673&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-spend-10-days-in-a-traffic-jam%2F like hundreds and hundreds of bummed-out people recently did on China’s National Highway 110 outside Beijing. Nothing was moving for more than 60 miles. Drivers were playing board games in the middle of the highway. And all involved were lucky, because the tie-up was actually supposed to last for more than a month. Blame road construction and freight traffic for this vehicular madness. Oh, and the fact that there are a lot of people in China. But somehow, the whole mess just magically cleared up this week. All righty then: So no one else on earth is allowed to complain about their work commute for a good long while. via The Economist video via CNN Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Spend 10 Days In a Traffic Jam (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911673 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:09:22 +0100 3911673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902866&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-eco-friendly-was-your-flight-infographic-of-the-day%2F All air travel is not created equal: Some airlines are much more eco-friendly than others. Check out how your allegedly green airline of choice measures up, and then click through to GOOD for a larger graphic: Infographic from GOOD via Fast Company Post from: BlissTree How Eco-Friendly Was Your Flight? Infographic of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902866 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:16:07 +0100 3902866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885317&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-transportation-finlands-green-highway%2F photo: Thinkstock Finland would like to create the world’s first “green highway.” It would have service stations with charging ports for electric cars and gas pumps with biofuel made of waste and other local resources. “Smart” lighting is also an idea that would be incorporated — lights would be switched off at entryways that are empty of cars, and lights along the highway would adjust to weather conditions. The country wants to create a model for a green highway that could be copied around the world. What other eco-friendly elements would you like to see incorporated into the highway? via Yahoo! Green Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Transportation: Finland's Green Highway (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885317 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:39:00 +0100 3885317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865239&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcreative-home-design-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts from this week, featuring creative (and eco-friendly) ways to make the most of your space at home: House to Drool Over: Jennifer’s Retro Residence DIY Project: Pallet Furniture Object of Desire: Wood Baguette Board Home How-To: Choosing A Desk Layout House Greening: Water Usage Calculator Post from: BlissTree Creative 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=3865239 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:28:51 +0100 3865239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831324&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-ethicaldeal-com%2F We’re addicted to those email coupon services — a full-body massage for $20? Yes, please. And now a new one has us excited for the future of eco-friendly shopping: ethicalDeal.com. Dubbed the “Green Groupon,” ethicalDeal offers exclusive discounts on the best green things to do, see, and buy. For now, the service is only available for deals in Vancouver, Canada, but we’re hoping ethicalDeal will come to a city near us very soon. (Are you listening, ethicalDeal?) Anything that makes living a green life more affordable is a service that the entire continent (and world) can use. Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: ethicalDeal.com (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831324 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:10:27 +0100 3831324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807386&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-blisstree-posts-of-the-week-4%2F Need better sleep, eco-friendly lunch supplies, or a fantastic popsicle recipe? We thought so. They’re all in our 10 best posts on Blisstree last week, which we present here just for you: 1. Dream Catchers: 10 Coolest Sleep Masks on the Internet 2. 10 Ways to an Eco-Friendly Bedroom: Green Your House Series 3. People’s Pops: Q&A With Top New York Popsicle Purveyor (Plus Peach, Chamomile & Honey Pop Recipe) 4. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 BYO Lunch Supplies for Under $10 5. My Office Sucks Worse Than Yours! (Dress Code Rant) 6. Would You Ever Have a Threesome? Poll of the Day 7. More Celebrities Over 40 We’d Rather Die Than Look Like 8. Yoga Supper Club: Invigorating Class and Local Foods Make One Great Summer Night 9. Meatless Monday Recipe Roundup: 10 Vegetarian Sum... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807386 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:00:13 +0100 3807386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802354&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-ways-to-an-eco-friendly-bedroom-green-your-house-series%2F Stop dreaming of an eco-safe-haven, and make it a reality with these enviro-chic items for your bedroom. (Y’know, the place where all the magic happens.) For the final post in our Green Your House Series, here are 10 ways to get an eco-friendly bedroom – naturally. ‘Night-night. Non-Toxic Bed Rest Snoozing on a bed stuffed with off-gassing materials finished with chemical-laden flame-retardants? Sounds like the stuff nightmares are made of. Stop tossing and turning with a more earth-friendly option: Organic cotton, wool, or natural latex. Savvy Rest’s Serenity mattress gets high marks, thanks to three layers of customizable latex. Serenity mattress, from $1,589 at Savvy Rest. Earth, Wind, and (Soy) Fire Light up and get in the mood with a soy candle. What’s more romanti... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802354 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:23:40 +0100 3802354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776348&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-ecobutton%25e2%2584%25a2-save-energy-and-money%2F How often do you actually turn off your computer? If you’re like us, not very often. (It just takes so long to restart!) But we still feel pangs of guilt when we leave our computers on – eating energy – for long stretches of time while we’re doing other things. Here’s where the ecobutton™ comes in. It’s a light-up button that plugs into our computers, and every time we need to step away or take a phone call, we can hit the button and our computer will instantly go into its most energy-efficient power-save mode. Then when we’re ready to get back on our computers, we can just hit any key and we’ll be right back where we left off. The ecobutton™ software will also let us know how many carbon units and how much power and money we saved by putting our... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776348 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:26:45 +0100 3776348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772209&cid=t_158703_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=3757830&cid=t_158703_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=3757831&cid=t_158703_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=3757832&cid=t_158703_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=3750027&cid=t_158703_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=3740568&cid=t_158703_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=3723298&cid=t_158703_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=3718361&cid=t_158703_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=3714140&cid=t_158703_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=3714147&cid=t_158703_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=3710533&cid=t_158703_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=3695530&cid=t_158703_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=3679747&cid=t_158703_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=3676641&cid=t_158703_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=3671647&cid=t_158703_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=3671654&cid=t_158703_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=3671656&cid=t_158703_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=3662645&cid=t_158703_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=3652388&cid=t_158703_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=3648459&cid=t_158703_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=3640989&cid=t_158703_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=3629600&cid=t_158703_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=3629605&cid=t_158703_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=3625462&cid=t_158703_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=3625467&cid=t_158703_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=3625470&cid=t_158703_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=3610313&cid=t_158703_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=3607465&cid=t_158703_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=3603550&cid=t_158703_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=3588851&cid=t_158703_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=3581579&cid=t_158703_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=3573655&cid=t_158703_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=3567888&cid=t_158703_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=3566596&cid=t_158703_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=3566599&cid=t_158703_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=3563937&cid=t_158703_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_158703_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=3560186&cid=t_158703_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=3560191&cid=t_158703_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=3556053&cid=t_158703_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=3546839&cid=t_158703_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=3546840&cid=t_158703_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=3542556&cid=t_158703_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=3542562&cid=t_158703_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=3538058&cid=t_158703_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=3533800&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftodays-eco-friendly-photo-patchwork-garden-plantings%2F Caitlin Black of Nesting blog took this photo of cool, green patchwork plantings on display at this year’s annual Northwest Flower and Garden Show in Seattle. We like. Post from: BlissTree Today's Eco-Friendly Photo: Patchwork Garden Plantings (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533800 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:01 +0100 3533800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529747&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-home-green-photo-from-nesting%2F photo courtesy of Caitlin Black and Nesting We love this photo from Nesting, a pretty home and garden blog by Vancouver-based landscape designer Caitlin Black, who owns a landscape design-and-build shop called Aloe Designs with her husband. Aspirational and inspirational. Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Home: Green Photo From Nesting (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529747 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:30:30 +0100 3529747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529752&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-toilet-paper-think-before-you-wipe%2F When you think of saving the environment, you probably think of cars, gas, plastic bags, eating locally, and making sure you separate your cans from your corrugated cardboard. But what about wiping your ass? According to National Geographic, toilet paper wipes out 27,000 trees per day worldwide. That’s a lot of wood-splitting. Though we don’t recommend you ditch downstairs hygiene altogether, we do think it’s worth spending the extra pennies – or even dollars – to buy forest-friendly TP. According to the National Resources Defense Council, if every household in the U.S. replaced just one roll of virgin fiber toilet paper (500 sheets) with a 100% recycled one, we could save 423,900 trees. Here are just 10 brands that make the NRDC’s list of top recommended toilet... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529752 Mon, 03 May 2010 22:00:05 +0100 3529752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526716&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-green-advice-from-ecochick%2F Reusable shopping bags from T Bag & Co. We have a new girl crush and her name is ecochick. She’s based in Canada and runs an earthy-friendly shopping blog. She recommends cool books (like Organic Manifesto by Maria Rodale), tells us about pretty reusable water bottles (from SIGG and OtterBottle), and alerts us to uber-chic reusable shopping bags from companies including T Bag & Co. and Flip and Tumble. We like to think of ecochick as our go-to green shopping guru. so ecochick, will you be our new BFF? Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: Green Advice From ecochick (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526716 Mon, 03 May 2010 13:30:44 +0100 3526716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524093&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftodays-best-blog-greenr%2F sOccket photo courtesy of Greenr.com Check out Greenr, a green living website that focuses on practical ways to help make the planet more eco-friendly – starting with your home and personal life, but extending to technology, transportation, and global issues (like the recent disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico). But today we like Greenr for telling us about two super-cool eco-conscious inventions: – The “sOccket,” a soccer ball that generates electricity the more it’s kicked around during play – developed by four Harvard women students in their engineering class (think soccer-obsessed developing nations that lack reliable electrical grids). – A jump rope that harnesses skipping energy and funnels it into an LED flashlight that’s actually one of the ju... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524093 Sun, 02 May 2010 14:58:02 +0100 3524093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519425&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F176570%2F How Eco-Friendly is Your Neighborhood? The U.S. Green Building Council plans to rank neighborhoods on their eco-friendliness. (via USA Today) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519425 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:03:07 +0100 3519425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502924&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FzjxNWOyrnOQ%2F 1. 10 Ridiculously Awesome Things for $10 or Less: Enough said. 2. Video: Could You Wear the Same Dress Every Day for a Year?: Because sustainability + philanthropy = global chic 3. CNN Wonders (Accidentally Aloud): Is It “Scary” When Mature Ladies Have Kids?: Stuff a sock in it, CNN. 4. The Joy of (Green) Sex: We like every word in this title. 5. You Need a Drink: Finally, They’re Targeting the Drunken Cat Lady Market: ME-oww! Post from: BlissTree TheGloss: Best 5 Posts of Last Week on Our Sister Site (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502924 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:41:55 +0100 3502924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502925&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FwpdT8mQxx38%2F Guess what? Earth Week’s almost over, so pretty soon you can get back to work polluting the environment! But before you do, travel back in time with us (in a fuel-efficient Honda Fit, perhaps) to recall Blisstree’s 25 best green posts from this intensely earthy week. 1. Are Sandblasted Jeans Killing People? – Worn Denim Could Be Causing Lung Disease 2. Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture: Backyards Both Green and Cool 3. 10 Best Detoxifying Natural Foods From Our Hunky Naturopath 4. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Garden Bargains Under $10 5. Earth Day Organic Beauty Products: Made From Earth Skin Care Line 6. All Things Green: 10 Best Earth Day Lists on the Web 7. The Whole Enchilada: Can 8 Wheat-Free Frozen Mexican Meals Be Healthy? 8. Eco-Friendly Yoga: 30 Green Studios Across the ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502925 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:59:00 +0100 3502925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501653&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FFc4H5QKMS1A%2F Congratulations to Shinyhappycarrie, who just won Blisstree’s Earth Day Best Green Tip Contest! She will receive a special eco-friendly prize from Blisstree! Here’s Shinyhappycarrie’s green tip: Cook food as quickly as possible! Meaning, after you get your local ingredients, pick the recipe that takes 15 minutes instead of the recipe that takes 45. Less energy required and more time to do other things. A win for you and a win for the environment! Didn’t win? Not to worry! Check back often for more Blisstree contests and giveaways. Thanks for entering – and stay green! Post from: BlissTree Congratulations to Our Earth Day Best Green Tip Contest Winner! (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501653 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:00:51 +0100 3501653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501657&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FmBmnYMTsy-M%2F Guess what? Earth Week’s almost over, so pretty soon you can get back to work polluting the environment! But before you do, travel back in time with us (in a fuel-efficient Honda Fit, perhaps) to recall Blisstree’s ten best green posts from this intensely earthy week. 1. Are Sandblasted Jeans Killing People? – Worn Denim Could Be Causing Lung Disease 2. Eco-Friendly Outdoor Furniture: Backyards Both Green and Cool 3. 10 Best Detoxifying Natural Foods From Our Hunky Naturopath 4. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Garden Bargains Under $10 5. Earth Day Organic Beauty Products: Made From Earth Skin Care Line 6. All Things Green: 10 Best Earth Day Lists on the Web 7. The Whole Enchilada: Can 8 Wheat-Free Frozen Mexican Meals Be Healthy? 8. Eco-Friendly Yoga: 30 Green Studios Across the U... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501657 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:12:04 +0100 3501657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501658&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FjwwcKC4lGW0%2F Image courtesy of GetMarried.com Earth Week isn’t over yet! If you’re getting married this year, but don’t want to insult Mother Nature during the ceremony, consider the eco-conscious suggestions in this video from Get Married, a website and WE tv show that’s packed with all kinds of cool advice for planning your big day. Soy candles, solar-powered dance floors, compostable flowers, and recycled centerpieces – this is not your grandma’s wedding. Post from: BlissTree Green Weddings: Eco-Friendly Bridal Advice From "Get Married" (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501658 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:15:19 +0100 3501658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499248&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FqPLkGEzLt8A%2F If you’ve ever yearned for a yurt, The New York Times just published a piece about a woman in New York state who lives in one with her three-year-old daughter. Sure, it looks cool and sophisticated, has a woodstove, and sits on 18 acres of land surrounded by waterfalls and conifers, but hell, it’s still a yurt. Because it’s Earth Day, Blisstree wants to know: How far would you go, how much would you change in order to cut down on consumerism, simplify your life, and get back to nature? If you’re more “weekend camping trip with cocktails” than you are “sell your belongings and live in a cabin with no running water or electricity” (or anything in between), we want to know. Get share-y and earthy with us in the comments section, below. photo: Th... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499248 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:15:39 +0100 3499248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494465&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fz2VS8vLp-Q4%2F You could celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree, cleaning up a park, or getting arrested at some climate change rally. But if you’re anything like me, you’d rather celebrate by pulling up a front row seat to enjoy Mother Nature from an eco-friendly perch in your own backyard. VivaTerra Reclaimed Adirondack Chairs Reclaimed Redwood Adirondack Chair Save the redwoods – by making the most of the ones that have already been felled. As design-forward as they are eco-conscious, these modern Adirondacks made from reclaimed timber are a steal at 60% off. ($119 each; VivaTerra) de Luge sunbed Vang lounge chair de Luge Sunbed and Vang lounge chair Loll Designs is synonymous for re-fashioning old plastic into truly fantastic creations. Their latest offerings include the de Luge sunbed, whic... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494465 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:00:32 +0100 3494465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475986&cid=t_158703_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FfzSxOaSF-GA%2F Trashing food scraps is actually better for the environment than sending them down the garbage disposal according to Shift Your Habit, the site for Elizabeth Roger’s book on inexpensive and often cost-saving green tips. Of course, composting is the earth’s number-one choice for organic garbage, but if you’re deciding between the garbage disposal and garbage can, choose the can. Food sludge produced by a garbage disposal winds up at water treatment centers, and adds to the processes and chemicals needed in order to treat the water. The pulverized food gets strained out of the water supply and eventually ends up in a landfill anyway. So save the step and avoid the potential for clogged pipes and sewage issues by keeping your organic trash in the can. photo: Thinkstock Post ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475986 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:10:59 +0100 3475986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411082&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fon-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: Apartment to Drool Over: Isa & Paul’s Home with a View DIY Project: Small Kitchen Space Saver – Jar Lids Affixed to Cabinets Object of Desire: Gary Fisher City Bike The Spring Cure Project: Week 2 House Greening: 6 Ways to Repurpose Wine Bottles Post from: BlissTree On the Couch with Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411082 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:18:11 +0100 3411082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205068&cid=t_158703_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYN-w_FYD3xQ%2Fthere-is-absolutely-nothing-more.php There is absolutely nothing more important than your health, the health of your loved ones, and the health of our planet.  It's what keeps us all here, and we need to do our best to preserve it as best we can.  While on vacation, I read a new book that has really enhanced the way that I live my life.  I don't want to say that it changed me, because my opinions on things haven't changed.  It's just helped me to get my family on a path to better health.  The book is called "Healthy Child Healthy World" by Christopher Gavigan.  I bought it based on a recommendation from Amazon.com and am so glad that I did.  Full disclosure: at first I thought the book may be a little granola-y.  My friends sometimes joke with me that I'm a little hippie-ish, since I st... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205068 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3205068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3135722&cid=t_158703_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fhappy-minimalist.html This is a sponsored guest post written by Peter Lawrence on behalf of Peter Lawrence. Post powered by Sponzai.Being a minimalist simply means being efficient: – using the minimum resources to achieve your goal. After all, isn’t it futile to do with more what can be done with fewer? The principle is not earth shattering. Albert Einstein, Diogenes, Lin Yutang and many others have extolled the virtues of simplicity. Yet, only a few realize the wisdom and possess the fortitude to actually live simply.Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a car that you are still paying for - in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it.-Ellen Goodman We call ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3135722 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:22:00 +0100 3135722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071506&cid=t_158703_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2FHrbAH66s9e8%2F Bottom line: yes, I do recommend buying a VitaMix 5200 blender. I bought mine 2 years ago. and I use it almost everyday! Why? Because: it saves me money on food that I can prepare cheaper than store-bought it makes me healthier - because it makes eating healthy food so easy and delicious it saves me time - most recipes take only seconds to process and clean-up takes only seconds also it’s so easy to use! If you buy one, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with this extremely valuable and easy to use tool. I love it so much, I bring it with me when I travel to visit family. They all love the yummy, healthy treats I make with it, and I can’t stand to not use it while I’m away from home.  Let me share with you some of the details of this amazing blender. How a VitaM... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071506 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:57:51 +0100 3071506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067342&cid=t_158703_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2FHrbAH66s9e8%2F Bottom line: yes, I do recommend buying a VitaMix 5200 blender. I bought mine 2 years ago. and I use it almost everyday! Why? Because: it saves me money on food that I can prepare cheaper than store-bought it makes me healthier - because it makes eating healthy food so easy and delicious it saves me time - most recipes take only seconds to process and clean-up takes only seconds also it’s so easy to use! If you buy one, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with this extremely valuable and easy to use tool. I love it so much, I bring it with me when I travel to visit family. They all love the yummy, healthy treats I make with it, and I can’t stand to not use it while I’m away from home.  Let me share with you some of the details of this amazing blender. How a VitaM... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067342 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:27:44 +0100 3067342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905148&cid=t_158703_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2Fr14cm2QOSEI%2F Too much stuff is not only bad, it’s worse than you think. And it’s not just about the environment. It’s about people too and the quality of their lives. Check out this preview video of “The Story of Stuff.” If you are interested, you can view the full version which is just below the first video. And before you become depressed or start feeling hopeless, know that there are things YOU can do to actually make a difference. Identifying a problem is the first step in a brighter future. Check out the top 10 things you can do to make a difference here. Preview of “Story of Stuff” Full version of “Story of Stuff” (only 20 minutes) What You Can Do to Change the “Story of Stuff” There are many ways to get involved. The Story of St... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905148 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:45:07 +0100 2905148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899229&cid=t_158703_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2FEYEdhEBvaNA%2F photo credit: felipesp You don’t have to save the world single handed. It’s not an all or nothing proposition for each individual. It’s simply about doing the best you can in any given day. What I’m doing today is spreading the word for Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change. As Monika Baurlein states today in MotherJones.com, “Fix the Climate or the Kid Gets It.” (Clever title!) We need to convince “Americans that something we care about is actually at risk here. And of course something is is. Climate change poses the greatest danger not to polar bears, not to glaciers or beaches, but to our kids.” So what’s a busy person to do? Here are some ideas that are easy: 10 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Save the Earth for Your ... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899229 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:41:09 +0100 2899229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382874&cid=t_158703_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fprotecting-vegetables-and-herbs-from.html Just the other day I was looking out the window, admiring my tulips, when suddenly I realized that last year within 24 hours of their blooming, squirrels came and ate the tops right off several of the plants. So disappointing! So I went to the shed, and found my bottle of HavaHart repellent, and set the bottle to a fine spray, and quickly walked up and down the garden, spraying a light mist of the repellent on the plants. Whenever I use this natural formula, which is an animal repellent and a deer repellants I can be sure that it will work, it never has failed me yet.We do have deer in the area, but we don't have as much trouble with them as we do with squirrels and woodchucks, and both of these are repelled by this spray. However, there was a year when we had a drought, and did have deer ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382874 Sun, 03 May 2009 04:05:00 +0100 2382874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364977&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbook-review-super-natural-home%2F Our home is our castle. A place to feel secure and safe. But after reading Beth Greer’s book Super Natural Home, I have to say, I’m starting to wonder exactly how safe my house really is. According to Beth Greer, probably not all that safe, especially if you start taking into account all the dangerous chemicals that we invite in and have around our house at all times. Beth used to be just like you and me, living what she considered a healthy but busy lifestyle. But when a medical crisis (a 5-centimeter tumour in her chest) caused her to re-evaluate her lifestyle, she discovered that maybe her lifestyle wasn’t as healthy as she thought. In fact, she discovered instead of being healthy, it was downright toxic. So she spent six months cleaning up ‘her act’, eating an all-organic die... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364977 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:45:25 +0100 2364977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035578&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F14%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-eco-friendly-tappening-water-bottle-is%2F Hey, it’s great to see so many people interested in using tap water instead of bottled water. I’d love to give each and every one of you a Tappening water bottle to help spread the word. But, unfortunately, that’s not possible. There’s only one to give and the Tappening people have chosen to give it to… Jaxx who wrote… “This water bottle would be a great alternative to the plastic water bottles i bring with me to school everyday. My campus is trying to be more eco-friendly, so having a re-usable water would help the environment, although in a tiny, tiny way. At home, my roommate has a Brita filter we all use because our tap water is from a well, and has a ton of chemicals in it. [When we wash our dishes, there’s always white residue when the water dries. We think it’s ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035578 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:44:04 +0100 2035578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2012002&cid=t_158703_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fsoil-life-source-from-source-of-life.html Last month my husband and I watched a show that we enjoy called "Day of Discovery" and they spent a few weeks presenting a beautiful series about dirt, soil, which plays such an important role in providing us with a source of life for both man and animals; fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and herbs.I am not being compensated for this post, I was so impressed with this series, that I wanted to share it with you, it is in keeping with the "green" thinking many of us are embracing, and so peaceful to listen to.The series is called "The Wonder of Creation - Soil". In fact, at the date of this typing, you can read about it at this link, and also view at least one episode if you follow a link at the landing page, I think the series is available at the site as well.An organization called ECHO ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2012002 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:41:00 +0100 2012002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1976541&cid=t_158703_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fhealthy-environment-important-as.html Anyone who spends any amount of time reading about matters related to health realizes by now that, even though the kinds of foods that we eat are tremendously important, so is our environment. I am talking about obvious, but sometimes taken for granted things, like the air we breath, the water we drink, and what we put on our skin.For this post, lets focus on a couple of things that can cause poor air quality in the home. Our home is a lake-front home, and we have a very high water table. It may sound odd to you, but it is not unusual around here to have a basement with some water running through it from one side of the house, with a drain taking it out the other side. It is because the cabins here are former summer homes that have been converted to year-round homes. Some take the time to ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1976541 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:09:00 +0100 1976541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463379&cid=t_158703_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2Ff_EMnnr0DPo%2F The answer is a resounding “Yes!” according to Matthys Levy, who wrote “Why the Wind Blows: A History of Weather and Global Warming.” Why? Levy states that reversing the global warming course will help future generations. My belief is that through choosing greener ways of living, we improve our own lives today as well. I think you will enjoy reading Mr. Levy’s personal insights to questions I posed to him recently. I know I did! I recently read “Why the Wind Blows” and I found it very enjoyable, interesting, and easy to read. I also feel that it is an important book that has the power to motivate people to live more “green lives.” I’ve written before on “Green Living” and how you can reduce your impact on the environme... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463379 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:50:10 +0100 2463379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563862&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F02%2Fsaving-the-planet-with-condoms-say-what%2F Image details: Condoms served by picapp.com Here at Healthbolt, we’ve talked about the effects of obesity on global warming, but now we’re faced with a whole other theory: using condoms to save the planet. Huh. Yes, this is an overly-simplified summary, but that is essentially what Robert Engelman, an environmentalist and author of the new book More: Population, Nature and What Women Want is saying. Engelman believes that the 78 million new peeps we bring into the world each year adds to the environmental issues here on earth. He also thinks that using condoms, and the implied reduction in births, would help prevent further climate change in our world. To Engelman, there is a direct correlation between human numbers and the environment - and that better access to contraceptio... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563862 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:00:42 +0100 1563862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1417851&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F02%2Fthe-best-in-health-and-wellness-posts-from-across-the-channel%2F Here is an April roundup from the Health and Wellness channel. Enjoy! There is something for everyone (breastfeeding or not) in the mix of the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 highlights from April 2008: Free Pattern for Sewing Your Own Crew Neck Over-the-Head Baby Bibs Judge Denies FLDS Request to Keep Mothers with Nursing Babies World Health Day 2008: Protecting Health from Climate Change Breastfeeding Basics Checklist for a Good Breastfeeding Latch Gentian Violet and Grapefruit Seed Extract as Thrush Remedies Breastfeeding and International Travel Top Five Breastfeeding Interviews And from Kristen at Lively Women… April is STD awareness month Resources for organizing your office and your life Tap water vs bottled water whats safer and healthier Guest post aromatherapy 101 Lunchtime lipo inves... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1417851 Fri, 02 May 2008 23:47:29 +0100 1417851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463394&cid=t_158703_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2FlOAEs_Qj2wk%2F photo by Dale Gillard As you’ve probably noticed, I’ve been writing more and more about healthy eating and healthy living in general. Now that I eat a Vegan diet (no animal foods), I discover and create great new recipes all the time. I’ll be sharing the best ones with you here. You don’t have to be Vegan to eat them, but, shhhh, here’s a little secret, if you do eat them, they will make you really healthy and make you less likely to crave foods that are bad for you. So don’t tell that part of yourself that thinks being a vegetarian is something you could never do. Just eat it an enjoy!So here’s my favorite smoothie recipe: Green Watermelon Smoothie Makes enough smoothie for 2-4 people. Drink half for your breakfast and freeze the other half for a ... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463394 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:50:22 +0100 2463394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356459&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F266064851%2F Mother and son in Niger; Photo credit IFRC/John Haskew La Leche League (LLL) and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) joined together today in celebration of World Health Day 2008. The theme chosen by the World Health Organization for World Health Day 2008 is Protecting Health from Climate Change, and LLL and WABA put together a statement showing how breastfeeding protects both health and the environment. In particular, the statement notes how: ~ Unlike formula-feeding, breastfeeding requires no manufacturing plants ~ No packaging for breast milk is needed ~ Both corn- and soy-based formulas require heavy use of farmland for feeding, grazing and harvesting ~ The livestock sector generates significant greenhouse gas emissions and is a major source of land and water degradation... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356459 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:25:00 +0100 1356459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1061242&cid=t_158703_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F192754927%2F Want to save money on nursing pads and help save the environment too? Several sources provide very simple instructions for making reusable nursing pads from flannel receiving blankets, old cotton t-shirts, or fleece fabric. Check out these options: NJW of Associated Content — uses a CD as a circle pattern to make reusable nursing pads out of flannel Frugal Families — suggests four layers of flannel rather than two Frugal Baby Tips — uses old cotton t-shirts mistymq on eHow — uses fleece and t-shirt cotton or flannel, and adds a waterproof fabric layer (PUL, drapery lining or plastic diaper cover-ups) For more “do-it-yourself” projects for breastfeeding-related items, see the “how-to” category. Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1061242 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:13:54 +0100 1061242