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'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174861&cid=t_104341_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fu5t0safiHH4%2F Going green may not always be easy. To lower electrical use, GlaxoSmithKline wants to construct a pair of 390-feet high wind turbines at its 45-acre site in Montrose, Scotland, where active pharmaceutical ingredients are made. When the ‘on’ switch is flicked in two years, the turbines should generate six megawatts of electricity, which is enough power for 3,000 homes, and any excess energy could be delivered to the National Grid. Here is how a Glaxo spokesman explains the proposed operation to The Courier: “All of the electricity would go in to a local network and any surplus that GSK would generate over and above its immediate needs to operate the site offsets the carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas, which the combined heat and power unit currently operating on the site p... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174861 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:54:09 +0100 5174861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139700&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fjc6_ifTclLk%2F By Daniel IkensonRhetorically, President Obama is a champion of industry—as long as it’s green. To put our money where his mouth is, the president has already devoted over $100 billion in direct subsidies and tax credits to promote investment in solar panel, wind harnessing, lithium ion battery, and other industries he deems crucial to “winning the future.” (See Economic Report of the President, 2011, P. 129, Box 6-2 “Clean Energy Investments in the Recovery Act” for a list of some of those subsidies.) Concerning those industries, the president said in his 2010 SOTU address: Countries like China are moving even faster… I’m not going to settle for a situation where the United States comes in second place or third place or fourth place in what will be ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139700 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:57:17 +0100 5139700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107603&cid=t_104341_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Fnegawatts-the-positive-psychology-behind-negative-energy%2F Almost every way we make electricity today, except for the emerging renewables and nuclear puts out CO2. And so, what we’re going to have to do at a global scale, is create a new system. And so, we need energy miracles. ~Bill Gates A typographical error led Amory Lovins to coin the phrase negawatts. In a brilliant 1989 keynote address to the Green Energy Conference in Montreal he outlined what has become the blueprint for a radical business and energy concept. Pay people to do nothing. Twenty-plus years later the idea is deeply taking hold. Fast-forward to Dr. Ron Denbo who was recently featured on a TED global ideas project. He is the Founder and CEO of Zerofootprint, an international company that provides software to measure and manage carbon footprint.  Individuals, governments ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107603 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:24:31 +0100 5107603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077853&cid=t_104341_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2576 That’s right!  That little brown coffee bean packs a mighty wallop and seems to fight off the advances of the nasty Hepatitis C liver virus. Apparently coffee beans help the liver but not the brain, and doesn’t seem to protect against stupid nose piercings…”She’s beautiful and likes to bathe in beans, and she has a metal rod jutting out from her nose.”  ”Bonus, he said.” Is coffee antiviral?  YES it seems. People living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53 percent lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study authored by Neal Freedman, PhD, MPH, of the National Cancer Institute.  Green or Black Tea didn’t do anything for Hep C. D... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077853 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:36:16 +0100 5077853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057813&cid=t_104341_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2576 That’s right!  That little brown coffee bean packs a mighty wallop and seems to fight off the advances of the nasty Hepatitis C liver virus. Apparently coffee beans don’t protect against stupid nose piercings…”She’s beautiful and likes to bathe in beans, and she has a metal rod jutting out from her nose.”  ”Bonus, he said.” Is coffee antiviral?  YES it seems. People living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53 percent lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study authored by Neal Freedman, PhD, MPH, of the National Cancer Institute.  Green or Black Tea didn’t do anything for Hep C. Doctor’s may soon be writing hepatitis pati... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057813 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 01:36:16 +0100 5057813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984497&cid=t_104341_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F30%2Fdesign-psychology-beyond-pretty-properties-and-nice-knickknacks%2F Design psychology goes beyond aesthetics, and beyond art and decor books to find something more — it seeks to uncover your very emotions and thoughts about settings. Design psychology seeks to connect you to the types of places, spaces and items that evoke the most pleasant memories. Design psychology is about discovering your personal style and finding a place that truly fulfills you and feels like home. Here’s an excerpt from a Los Angeles Times article on how design psychology works… When Ran and Ronit Ever-Hadani expanded their Mar Vista home, they ended up with a long, narrow space that had a fireplace smack in the middle. Because the room was almost like a bowling alley with no natural flow, the couple didn’t have a clue what to do with it. So the area remained u... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984497 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:18:26 +0100 4984497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976231&cid=t_104341_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Green eyesFollow our make up tips and make your eyes sparkle. When it comes to eye makeup for green eyes, there is a lot you can do for a mesmerizing effect. Play with colors, the impact will be wonderful and real. There are many shades of green. First you have to determine your eyes fall in which category to make it simpler to select the right color eye shadow. 1. Deep green eyes: This is the darkest shade of green and the color that reminds us of a forest. For this shade, any eye shadow looks amazing. Darker shades like violet and purple suit this eye color beautifully. 2. Soft green: This is the lightest shade of green eye color. This kind of eye color gives an impression of mystery. Avoiding darker shades for this soft green color eyes is the best option. Go for s... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976231 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:14:37 +0100 4976231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934337&cid=t_104341_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F13%2Fwhen-my-mother-died-she-told-me-to-try-to-enjoy-life-more%2F Happiness interview: Meghan O’Rourke. Meghan O’Rourke is a writer in many incarnations — an essayist, poet, critic, and editor. I got to know Meghan during the time that this blog appeared on Slate , and I was very eager to get my hands on her new book. The Long Goodbye is a memoir of her mother’s death from cancer in 2008, at the age of 55, when Meghan was 32 years old. Going through great unhappiness is one of the best, and most difficult, teachers of happiness, so I was very interested to hear what Meghan had to say. Gretchen: What’s a simple activity that consistently makes you happier? Meghan: Taking a walk. I used to run a lot, and that always made me happier (even if I was unhappy lacing up my shoes to do it). But I tore the cartilage in my right hip and n... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934337 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:34:15 +0100 4934337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872152&cid=t_104341_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fweighing-up-green-credentials.html – Distillation in the USA consumes the same amount of energy as all electricity used in Switzerland. Also, to produce enough wool to replace the output of a 500 ktpa polymer plant for insulation you’d need enough land for the sheep to cover the whole of The Netherlands… Related Posts:Renewable Myths and Nuclear HeresiesInform Nauka – Fleecing the PressTop 5 scientist blogsResurrecting the flatlining pharma industryAlchemist Goes GreenWeighing up green credentials is a post from: Sciencebase Science Blog (Source: Sciencebase Science Blog) Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872152 Fri, 27 May 2011 09:00:05 +0100 4872152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828987&cid=t_104341_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F14%2F8-reasons-why-twitter-can-make-you-happy%2F I’m a huge fan of Twitter, and I’ve tried to persuade several people to give it a try. (My greatest triumph: convincing my sister to use it. Seeing my sister in my Twitter feed — that makes me very happy.) We’ve all seen how Twitter can play an unprecedented role in world events and in news communication. But on a very personal, routine level, there are several (other) ways in which Twitter can boost your happiness. After all, is it just a coincidence that a blue bird is both the symbol for happiness and the symbol for Twitter? Probably yes, I know, but still, it’s a happy coincidence. 1. Twitter allows you to pursue your passion — even if only in your imagination. A key to a happier life is to have fun – people who regularly have fun are twenty times ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828987 Sat, 14 May 2011 16:30:58 +0100 4828987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734439&cid=t_104341_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=4734063&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FOJ5BsPWZczg%2F By George Scoville Please join us this Thursday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern for a book forum and debate on “green energy” policy, following the recent release of the Cato book The False Promise of Green Energy. On Thursday, University of Alabama Professor of Law and Business Andrew P. Morriss (one of the book’s authors) and Center for American Progress Vice President for Energy Policy Kate Gordon will debate the merits of the “green” economic agenda, moderated by Cato Institute Senior Fellow Jerry Taylor. Complimentary registration is required of all attendees by noon TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 20. We hope you can join us in person and for the reception following the event–if you cannot attend in person, we hope you’ll tune in online or on Faceb... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734063 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:29:37 +0100 4734063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658365&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDOoaNeXsr-o%2F By George Scoville Please join us on Thursday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET for "The Economic Impact of Government Spending," featuring Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), former Sen. Phil Gramm, former IMF director of fiscal affairs department Vito Tanzi, and Ohio University economist and AEI adjunct scholar Richard Vedder. We encourage you to attend in person, but if you cannot, you can tune in online at our new live events hub. The last time we saw a green energy economy was in the 13th century. This isn't quite what we meant by "defense spending." For a refresher, see this itemized list of proposed cuts that could save taxpayers $150 billion annually. "Prosperity reigns where taxes are low and right to work prevails." In case you missed it last Friday, che... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658365 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:32:15 +0100 4658365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653319&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1222 Having a “green pregnancy” isn’t about morning sickness. During the nine months of pregnancy, more women are paying attention to what’s going on outside of the womb, in an effort to protect the health of their baby inside the womb. Every day there seem to be more  and more ways to protect yourself and your baby from external health hazards. We all know the hazards from second hand smoke and the  consequences it has. But there are unseen hazards you may be unaware of. From a ‘green’ diet to ‘green’ cleaning products you  can learn more to protect yourself and your LO. This is an outstanding article explaining the green-ness of pregnancy. While your are making sure you have a heathy pregnancy, remember to do your research on cord blood banking. and find... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653319 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:14:23 +0100 4653319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642573&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FXIXBF963LZE%2F By George Scoville A year later, Obamacare makes Pennsylvanians say "no thank you." In a peculiar set of responses to inquiries about Libya, the Obama administration makes "kinetic military action" against the English language. Full or substantial government health insurance makes for an inefficient and expensive health care system. Emotionalism as democratic waves spread across the Middle East makes incoherent foreign policy. As long as big ticket items continue to make the cut, our fiscal house will remain in disarray. If you didn't get a chance to celebrate Earth Hour Cato-style over the weekend, check out this clip of senior fellow Jerry Taylor making the case against "green" subsidies: Monday Links is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642573 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:26:16 +0100 4642573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605814&cid=t_104341_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=4600581&cid=t_104341_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F16%2F3-ways-to-boost-your-mood-naturally%2F Imagine yourself outside. The sky is bright blue, the sun is sparkling and the air feels crisp and cool. Maybe you’re walking along the beach, feeling the warm sand on your bare feet. Perhaps you’re riding your bike in a park, surrounded by hundred-year-old trees and singing birds. Or maybe you’re pinching the dirt as you dig through the backyard to plant a few flowers. Being outdoors at a park, the beach or even just a few feet from our doorsteps can feel both relaxing and invigorating. In fact, research has shown that participating in physical activity in the great outdoors can do a world of good for your psyche. When analyzing ten studies with 1,252 participants, UK researchers found that outdoor activities like walking, gardening and bike riding helped boost the mood and self-es... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600581 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:18:11 +0100 4600581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470465&cid=t_104341_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2046 Do you have a Potty Mouth? Boys with the baddest breath may have the biggest erections! Giving your guy some mouthwash might make for a really good kiss, but later in the bedroom, it’s his erection you may miss! Why?  Well, bacteria in the mouth convert nitrates into nitrites, and when we swallow them, gastric acids convert nitrites into the essential metabolic chemical nitric oxide (N.O.). Nitric oxide can act as an antioxidant, but also the body uses it to keep arteries properly dilated. This is how Viagra works  - by raising nitric oxide levels and thereby easing blood flow to the penis.  So killing these important bacteria can have some significant side effects. Maybe we don’t kill the germs, we just mask the smell? Maybe a little gum might freshen the breath?  No... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470465 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:20:07 +0100 4470465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450279&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FPnQYX822xdQ%2F By Ilya ShapiroAs Congress debates cap-and-trade, new fuel standards, and subsidies for "green" companies, some still feel that political solutions to global warming are not moving fast enough. In the present case, American Electric Power Co. v. Connecticut, eight states and New York City sued several public utilities (including the federal Tennessee Valley Authority), alleging that their carbon dioxide emissions contribute to global warming. This is the third major lawsuit to push global warming into the courts (another being Comer v. Murphy Oil USA, in which Cato also filed a brief). All of these suits try to use the common law doctrine of nuisance—which, for example, lets you sue your neighbor if his contaminated water flows onto your land and kills your lawn—to attack carbon emitt... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450279 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:22:34 +0100 4450279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445979&cid=t_104341_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FbIeOu4kJiCs%2F Okay, I did not watch the whole Super Bowl, but I did see the end, and a Kim Kardashian commercial. Since the Bengals were not going to be in the competition, not in anyone’s imagination, I did not really care who won, but after a short chat with my son, decided to be a cheesehead. I like the hats. Now I get to bask in the winner’s glory. Football is pretty good stuff. Now I can get back to the non-football activities, like watching Masterpiece Theater. Packers Fans “Feelin’ Fly Like a Cheesehead” (patspapers.com) Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: Cheesehead, Green Bay Packers, Kim Kardashian, Pittsburgh Steelers, Sports, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLV (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445979 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:47:52 +0100 4445979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441974&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fputting-your-heart-into-the-super-bowl%2F2011.02.06 Sports fans may literally live and die on their team’s victories, according to researchers who examined cardiac mortality rates after the home team won and lost the Super Bowl. Total and cardiac mortality rates in Los Angeles County increased after the football team’s 1980 Super Bowl loss but overall mortality fell after the 1984 the team’s Super Bowl win, researchers concluded from a review of death certificates reported in Clinical Cardiology. First, authors gave a clinical review. Stress causes a cardiac cascade. The sympathetic nervous system increases and releases catecholamines. This triggers a rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and ventricular contractility increases oxygen demand, causing blood the sheer against and fracture atherosclerotic plaque, the authors... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441974 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4441974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389368&cid=t_104341_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2FiaTTH8R6dbU%2F NFC Division Champions 2011 The last time the Packers were in the Super Bowl, in the mid-1990′s, I didn’t go;  I was in my30′s and I figured I’d go another time.  Now I’m in my 50′s.  The way things go, the Pack may never get there again in my lifetime. On the other hand, I don’t have a couple grand laying around.  And we are talking about a 3-hour game.  I don’t drink or use drugs, so I won’t have any drug-fueled, strobe-lit parties to try to remember (or headaches to try to forget!). I suppose I could start a fund– send Junig to the SuperBowl to fight addiction!  Think it would fly? I don”t have any ideas for twisting this around to a lesson about addiction… except to encourage everyone to find something in li... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389368 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:47:28 +0100 4389368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4330998&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F69gsw3BvO6Q%2F By Jason KuznickiRadley Balko writes: [I]t’s worth remembering that the government initiates violence against its own citizens every day in this country, citizens who pose no threat or harm to anyone else. The particular policy that leads to the sort of violence… is supported by nearly all of the politicians and pundits decrying anti-government rhetoric on the news channels this morning. (It’s also supported by Sarah Palin, many Tea Party leaders, and other figures on the right that politicians and pundits are shaming this weekend.) I hope Rep. Giffords—and everyone wounded yesterday—makes a full recovery. It’s particularly tragic that she was shot while doing exactly what we want elected officials to do—she was making herself available to the people she serves. And of course... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4330998 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:16:11 +0100 4330998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4327048&cid=t_104341_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2011%2F01%2F09%2Fchristina-taylor-greene-september-11-2001-january-8-2011%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up. Christina Taylor Green, September 11, 2001 – January 8, 2011. Christina Taylor Green Christina Taylor Green was born on September 11, 2001. She died in another public display of violence on January 8, 2011. She was shot in Tucson, along with 18 other people, including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Five victims died at the scene. Of the six fatalities, only Christina died at the hospital. Her uncle Greg Segalini said she took a bullet in the chest… Read the rest on Politics Daily. Christina Taylor Green, September 11, 2001 – January 8, 2011. Filed under: Politics Tagged: arizona, christina taylor green, gabrielle giffords, greene, shooting, tucson (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4327048 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:45:41 +0100 4327048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265660&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fwhats-been-happening.html We presented the concept to the public and our local councillors in December, and from there managed to secure funding to get the plan off the ground and formed a new commercial enterprise, of which I have taken on the position as Head of Communications. I have therefore now resigned from the incinerator campaign, and have passed the EcoIvy site over to the local community to run, since I cannot afford to put the new company in any compromising commercial position as a result of my own personal campaigning elsewhere in the industry. For me this now this is about moving from campaigning against a flawed plan to instead promoting what I believe is the ultimate solution. My new position allows me to work flexibly, so I can still keep MedWorm running at the same time, and of course it gives me... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265660 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:15:00 +0100 4265660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207258&cid=t_104341_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fcash-bribes-reported-widespread-canada-timely-care%2F Vivian Green is claiming that she paid a $2000 bribe to get her mother’s surgery moved to the top of the waiting list, but that it was not enough to get the surgeon of her choice. She has decided to report this to medical authorities in Canada who say they are shocked, shocked that such practices are occurring. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207258 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:42:01 +0100 4207258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197389&cid=t_104341_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FChPI2M_sO_I%2Flocal-produce-hard-to-find-in.html Like everyone else, I've been bitten by the "locavore" bug. I try to eat what's local and in season as much as possible. Of course, if you live in Southern California or the southeastern U.S., the growing season is more or less year-round. But what about the rest of us? Where I live in Maryland, for example, not much grows in the winter. So how do we get our five-a-day without resorting to fruits and vegetables that have been trucked in from California or flown all the way from South America? Growing your own sprouts (or "micro-greens") can provide you with fresh, crisp greens throughout the winter. And what could be more local than your own kitchen windowsill?All you need to grow your own sprouts is a couple of quart-sized jars, some cheesecloth or sprouting lids like the ones p... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197389 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:07:33 +0100 4197389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190305&cid=t_104341_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D876 WHERE’S THE BEEF? Erection Failure Is a Disaster! But, there are some natural ways to help prevent this conversation, and perhaps might allow a guy to use those handy blue Viagra Pills only as backup.  A recent study suggests that pomegranate juice might be a healthy way to improve erectile dysfunction. The purple-reddish colored fruit has more anti-oxidants than red wine, green tea or blueberries, and is thought to have excellent anti-aging properties, with benefits for everything from wrinkle- free glowing skin to better heart and circulatory health. Nearly half of  men (47%) who drank a glass of pomegranate juice a day reported they got better erections and had better sex.  Drinking concentrated POM liquid decreases a chemical reactant in the blood called carbonyl malondi... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190305 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:12:22 +0100 4190305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190115&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007669.html The recession in the industrialized countries was big enough to cause a small global decline in carbon dioxide emissions. In a paper published today in Nature Geoscience, the authors found that despite the major financial crisis that hit the world last year, global CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuel in 2009 were only 1.3 per cent below the record 2008 figures. This is less than half the drop predicted a year ago. The industrialized nations saw big drops in CO2 emissions. 8.6% for UK is much deeper than GDP figures would lead one to expect. The global financial crisis severely affected western economies, leading to large reductions in CO2 emissions. For example, UK emissions were 8.6% lower in... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190115 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4190115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139220&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139220 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4139220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133687&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133687 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4133687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125124&cid=t_104341_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fi-love-my-green-fairy.html I LOVE MY GREEN FAIRYI use  to go to  Starbucks  and order a Venti triple expresso.  A new drink called Four Loko, has added some flavoring of taurine, guarine, wormwood (absinthe), and 6 packages of sugar.  It is topped off with 6 cans of compressed beer (12% alcohol)  and I now have a great college drink guaranteed to put me in LaLa land, or possibly the ER.  If I drank on an empty stomach, my  blood alcohol would read around 0.40 the low end, approaching death.  I can get all this for only $3 at any convenient store.  If I want to get a Four Loko  light, (9% alcohol), I order Joose, and if I want extra lite, Sparks is for me. I can just drink one, and quickly feel wasted,and don’t need any refills.  The nice thing is I am tot... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125124 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:43:00 +0100 4125124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125289&cid=t_104341_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdental-recovery%2F This article may help but one may also consider seeing a dentist. With all the whitening and brightening products available for your teeth, it’s easy to forget that cosmetics aren’t enough to achieve a healthy mouth. There’s regular brushing and flossing, of course, but your teeth and gums need even more. Like the rest of your body, good health in your mouth starts with getting the right dietary nutrients. What you eat makes a difference in whether your gums, teeth and the bone they attach to are able to stand strong against plaque bacteria that can cause disease. Among the dental health nutritional standouts: Calcium: The more milk, cheese and yogurt you consume, the less likely you are to develop periodontal, or gum, disease, a chronic bacterial infection. Calcium is i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125289 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:51:02 +0100 4125289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074038&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FoH04YsEeYK8%2F By David BoazJoshua Green writes in the Atlantic, after discussing the Austrian economists’ views in 1929 on what to do about the not-yet-great depression: Herbert Hoover’s Treasury secretary, Andrew Mellon, offered similar counsel, famously urging Hoover to “liquidate” and “purge the rottenness out of the system.” But this failed to stop the catastrophe. That’s true. And you know, here’s a general rule: Absolutely nothing that a treasury secretary says to a president will affect the real economy if the president ignores his advice and does something else. Hoover didn’t cut federal spending, he doubled it. He established the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. He propped up wages and prices. Indeed, he launched the New Deal. And Green is right: In the fac... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074038 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:25:54 +0100 4074038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036961&cid=t_104341_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FyGKHl_L63_I%2Fattention-urban-gardeners.html Like so many other city-dwellers around the country, I've caught the gardening bug. My little vegetable patch has grown to the extent that it now supplies the majority of our produce from June to September.   So I was aghast to see my city singled out by name in this recent article on the possible risk of lead poisoning from food grown in urban gardens. According to Gabriel Filippelli, the soil in urban areas may be high in lead and other heavy metals, either from automobile exhaust, industrial activity, or paint from older structures.( Even though the buildings may be repainted or long gone, the paint may linger in the soil.) YIKES!Filippelli recommends that home gardeners have an inexpensive soil test to determine whether their soil contains any harmful metals. Good advice--esp... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036961 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:09:43 +0100 4036961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036607&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F203369%2F Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036607 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:20:27 +0100 4036607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965376&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fs-my-tea-says-are-these-inspirational-quotes-really-that-inspirational%2F I like products that make me feel good: Green tea, for instance. It’s full of antioxidants that do my body good, and the caffeine doesn’t hurt, either. But every once in a while I catch myself staring blankly at a fortune cookie-esque quote on my tea bag or under the lid of my kombucha, and wondering: “What the hell?” Most products don’t feel the need to provide my daily affirmations, so why do certain foods and drinks take it upon themselves to remind me to be compassionate and virtuous? Here are a few things my tea has talked to me about lately…Do you find these messages inspiring or annoying? Tell us in the comments section, below: Post from: Blis... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965376 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:05:02 +0100 3965376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957902&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FSVng0wQj6Eg%2F By Alan ReynoldsI was a bit critical of Laura Tyson’s New York Times article on “Why We Need a Second Stimulus.” Apparently I wasn’t nearly critical enough. The Nation and National Public Radio are advising President Obama to “stop listening to infrastructure-phobic advisers like Larry Summers and start taking counsel from Laura Tyson, a member of his Economic Recovery Advisory Board who argues that $1 trillion in infrastructure investment is needed over the next five years.” At The Atlantic, senior editor (and Boston Globe columnist) Joshua Green thinks Laura Tyson’s article “underscored what a loss it is for the Obama administration that it couldn’t manage to find a place for her on its economic team.” Mr. Green can’t imagine why a Berkeley professor who ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957902 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:22:27 +0100 3957902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954212&cid=t_104341_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=3942766&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjimmy-fallons-green-juice-diet-and-guys-we-like-at-the-gym-%25e2%2580%2593-morning-news-roundup%2F You’ve Been Studying All Wrong – Turns out, burning the midnight oil doesn’t guarantee good grades. (New York Times) Guys at the Gym – The 10 guy types – including Billy Crudup as Steve Prefontaine – that keep us going back to the treadmill. (FitSugar) Medieval Health Tips – We never thought of the Medieval times as the healthiest times, but apparently there are some good diet tips in that history lesson. (Epi-Log) Jimmy Fallon’s Green Juice Diet – Apparently, he fortifies with a blend of kale, spinach, cucumber, and parsley. (FitCeleb) Post from: BlissTree Jimmy Fallon's Green Juice Diet and Guys We Like at the Gym – Morning News Roundup (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942766 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:43:00 +0100 3942766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914953&cid=t_104341_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=3913294&cid=t_104341_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F28%2Ffour-things-i-learned-in-a-week-at-green-mountain%2F My week at Green Mountain at Fox Run came and went super fast. In my last few moments at this wonderful women-only healthy lifestyle retreat, I took some time to reflect on my take-aways from my short stay. 1. You are not alone. I think so many times people feel isolated when their trying to lose weight. They’re living inside their head and bodies — wanting things like less pain, to feel better, less judgment from themselves and others. I think that when you arrive here you realize there are other anxious, lonely, and frustrated women here too. You can start the process of changing your mindset and behaviors together. Knowing there is support and community is very comforting. I met a group of women who were strangers, became friends over 4 weeks, and are already planning their ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913294 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:51:31 +0100 3913294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911884&cid=t_104341_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F27%2Fa-typical-day-at-green-mountain-at-fox-run%2F It’s been a great week at Green Mountain at Fox Run! If you have not read my earlier posts, please catch yourself up! I wanted to describe what a typical day is like here… so here it goes. You wake up and get ready for the day – workout clothes is the attire of choice as you’ll be sweating before 11 a.m. for sure! If you like your morning coffee, you can get that bright and early at 7 a.m. and breakfast will begin anywhere from 7:15/7:45 depending on the schedule of the day. This is a great time to practice eating for hunger and mindfulness while eating. (I learned quickly to leave my blackberry and laptop in the room or I wouldn’t get food — how’s that for conditioning?!) After breakfast you either have education classes on behavior, fitness, or n... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911884 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:44:18 +0100 3911884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911673&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3911885&cid=t_104341_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F25%2Ffood-fitness-and-fun-at-green-mountain-at-fox-run%2F I’m on my third day at Green Mountain at Fox Run in Ludlow, VT. Catch up on my blogs: learn more about the resort or learn about why I’m here and what check in was like. Fitness Yesterday I had to do a training run in the morning — 16 miles in the hills of the mountains. It was glorious! I used www.mapmyrun.com and the expertise of the wonderful fitness staff to help me. I’m running Chicago marathon 10/10/10 and my schedule has been a bit hectic so I wanted to take a chance to run in the cool air. That’s something to keep in mind. If you aren’t sure if this place is for you, give them a call and ask. If you want to work on your body image, but you are pretty good with the exercise, you can do running on your own — trail running on the Appalachian t... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911885 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:08:59 +0100 3911885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899660&cid=t_104341_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F3N6i6k89XLw%2Fegg-recall-a-half-billion-eggs.html The size and scope of the current salmonella-tainted egg recall is overwhelming. But the detail that staggers me is that the half billion eggs involved all came from just two farms: Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms of IowaSee Also: Don't Panic: What You Need to Know About the Recent Egg RecallThe FDA is still investigating to determine what caused the outbreak. It may have been contaminated feed, poor hygiene practices, or just plain bad luck. But look at what happens when you have a single "farm" distributing hundreds of millions of eggs across dozens of states. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899660 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:23:17 +0100 3899660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899396&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-things-you-should-know-about-organic-beauty-products%2F2010.08.24 “All natural. Certified organic. Made from natural ingredients. Pure botanicals. Chemical free.” You might guess I’m standing in the farmers market. Nope. I’m in the “Health and Beauty” aisle at Target. The ubiquitous all-things-natural trend has overtaken the cosmetic industry. How do you know what’s real and what’s marketing hype? Here are five things you should know about organic beauty product labels: 1. Labels that say “natural ingredients” or “botanicals” are not certified organic. These statements are not regulated. Most natural ingredients used in beauty products are actually modified in a lab. Truly botanical ingredients, like you’d pick in your garden, are usually unstable and would spoil like food. 2. Natural doesn’t always mean be... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899396 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:49 +0100 3899396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3896125&cid=t_104341_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F23%2Fchecking-in-at-green-mountain-at-fox-run-part-1%2F The home page at Green Mountain at Fox Run says it all: Imagine a life free of weight worries For many people, that above promise sounds too good to be true. With 50% of all women constantly dieting and 90% of all diets failing after spending, oh, $33 MILLION a year on wasteful “gimmicks” full of empty promises, it’s no wonder most women get a little jaded to the notion they could possibly “live a life free of weight worries”. Well, I’m spending the next week going through the Green Mountain experience to find out if it’s true — and I’ll be blogging all about it. What Is Green Mountain? And what is it NOT? From my experience so far — and I’ve only been here 12 hours (with 8 of them sleeping) — Green Mountain is a pla... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3896125 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:14:46 +0100 3896125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885317&cid=t_104341_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=3885322&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpsa-ryan-reynolds-for-clean-energy%2F Ryan Reynolds is a cool dude. Remember Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place? Hi-larious. Now he is lending his talents to a the National Resources Defense Council for a PSA on clean energy. Check out how you can urge your senators to vote for clean energy here. via Ecorazzi Post from: BlissTree PSA: Ryan Reynolds for Clean Energy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885322 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:07:38 +0100 3885322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865239&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3823124&cid=t_104341_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F08%2F04%2Fbristol-palin-levi-johnston-and-our-shared-crackers-and-jell-o-heritage%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up. Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston and Our Shared Crackers and Jell-O Heritage. Oh dear. Today my colleague Sandra Fish brought me up to speed on the ever-changing Tilt-A-Whirl of love in a universe that is light years away from New York and Chelsea Clinton. Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston Engagement: It’s Off Again. Maybe. This story’s got everything you’ve come to expect of the family dramas surrounding our former governor of the great state of Alaska. Tabloid covers. Hints of a reality show. References to both the song “Jack and Diane” and Kathy Griffin. Not to mention the prospect of a downhome wedding. Chelsea may have been born in Little Rock, but she’s no more Arkansas than the Dalai Lama. Now, I don’t kno... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3823124 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:05:01 +0100 3823124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807386&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3794743&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-unfriendly-why-dont-more-magazines-use-recycled-paper%2F photo: Thinkstock While many magazines are panicking about the continuing rise of digital media, which is resulting in new business models and more online content, the vast majority of mags don’t seem to be adapting to the green movement. And that doesn’t necessarily mean going paperless — it could simply mean printing on recycled paper, which is available for the same price as the paper they already use. Only 200 of the 17,000 magazines published in the U.S. use recycled paper. (Is your jaw on the floor?) One mainstream magazine that takes advantage of recycled paper is Shape, which prints on 35% post-consumer paper. Once the magazine made the switch to recycled paper, readers were thrilled. For all their international influence, Condé Nast publications aren’t so eco-... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794743 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:44:50 +0100 3794743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794748&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbpa-found-in-receipts-now-we-really-hate-tracking-our-spending%2F photo: Thinkstock If you know us, you know we like to freak out about BPA. But our freakouts aren’t unwarranted: BPA is an endocrine disrupter that is linked to health issues in men, women, and babies. Plus, the stuff is hard to avoid: it’s in pretty much all canned foods and many plastic bottles and containers. And according to a new study, BPA was even present on 40% of receipts collected from supermarkets, ATMs, gas stations, and retail chains. In some cases, the levels of BPA found were 1,000 times greater than the BPA found in the lining of canned foods. Ugh. We throw our receipts all over the place. They rub all over our groceries on the way home from the market and we keep them in our purse for months, right up against our lip gloss. While it’s not clear if the BPA... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794748 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:15:25 +0100 3794748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780326&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgreen-music-challenge-get-outside%2F The  .  Most people spend 90% of their life indoors — pretty depressing, huh? The Barenaked Ladies, co-founders of the Green Music Group (You might remember them as the nonprofit that brought you a yearlong supply of Ben and Jerry’s.) have another challenge for you: They want you do make that statistic obsolete by heading into the great outdoors. Just take a photo of yourself enjoying nature, and if they like yours the most, you’ll win a $1,000 gift card for a Sierra Club hiking, camping, or kayaking trip. Upload your photo here by July 30. Check out the video below from Barenaked Ladies’ Ed Robertson to find out more. via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Green Music Challenge: Get Outside (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780326 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:52:12 +0100 3780326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776348&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3767045&cid=t_104341_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=3761397&cid=t_104341_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=3761405&cid=t_104341_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=3757830&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3753778&cid=t_104341_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=3750025&cid=t_104341_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=3750027&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3740571&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3733049&cid=t_104341_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=3729842&cid=t_104341_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=3723298&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3695530&cid=t_104341_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=3695532&cid=t_104341_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=3695536&cid=t_104341_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=3687071&cid=t_104341_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=3683591&cid=t_104341_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=3683592&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3679747&cid=t_104341_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=3676633&cid=t_104341_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=3676638&cid=t_104341_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=3676641&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3655570&cid=t_104341_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=3652388&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3648462&cid=t_104341_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=3644740&cid=t_104341_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=3640986&cid=t_104341_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=3640989&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3617813&cid=t_104341_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=3610313&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3607465&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3603556&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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=3588851&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3566596&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3546839&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3542563&cid=t_104341_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=3538035&cid=t_104341_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=3538060&cid=t_104341_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=3533800&cid=t_104341_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=3533805&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F177065%2F Could Tires Be Recyclable? Carbon Green, a Slovakia-based tire recycling company, says that it’s found an economically viable way to recycle tires. (via New York Times) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533805 Tue, 04 May 2010 15:39:30 +0100 3533805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529747&cid=t_104341_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=3529748&cid=t_104341_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftodays-best-blog-enviralment%2F Check out Enviralment, a green-minded blog that’s all about the earth, the environment, technology, and pretty much everything in between – oh, and how they’re all interconnected. Coolest thing Enviralment told us about today? Dial4Light, a newly developed German public lighting system that lets pedestrians activate street lights with their mobile phones. Turned on to a dark alley? Punch in a code and your path will be lighted for around 15 minutes. Could this be the illuminating future for urban areas everywhere? We hope so. Post from: BlissTree Today's Best Blog: Enviralment (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529748 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:11 +0100 3529748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529752&cid=t_104341_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_104341_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_104341_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=3526970&cid=t_104341_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F38%2Fcan-oral-supplements-prevent-wrinkles%2F I recently came across an ad in the magazine for an oral supplement that claims to fight dull, wrinkled, pimpled skin.  It boasts of 11 “essential” nutrients which are mainly antioxidants plus some other ingredients.  Taken daily, the pills hold promise of glowing skin in a couple of months. I don’t know about pimples but there is growing evidence that oral antioxidants could help slow down the wrinkling process or even improve existing wrinkles. The problem is that there are a lot of antioxidants available.  How do we know which ones really work? What is the best way to get them to work on the skin? It has been shown that selenium taken at 50 to 200 micrograms daily, vitamin E at 400mg /day and vitamin C at 500-1000mg (all known antioxidants) can protect against harmful UV rays w... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526970 Sat, 01 May 2010 15:15:31 +0100 3526970