Too Sedate? Ambulate!
Think about it. We sit nearly all day long. At home, at school and at the office, unless you’re employed as, say, a fire fighter or flamenco dancer. Even …
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Herbs for Healing
For centuries before modern medicine, herbs were used for treating ailments across the globe. Shamans, medicine women and holy men prescribed various herbs to …
What Would Buddha Do? A Buddhist Approach to Environmental Protection
50,000 plant and animal species go extinct every year according to David Tillman, professor of ecology at University of Minnesota. This rate is at least 100 …
Safe Chemical Legislation Introduced in Congress
Under proposed new legislation introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) the US EPA would gain far greater control over industrial chemicals. The bill, …
Find a Passion for Wellness – A Personal Story: Skiing
Snow covered mountains, rolling hills, and small lakes are endless in sight, as I look off into the horizon. The feeling of independence and peacefulness is …
FDA to Reconsider BPA Safety
After the controversial decision by the FDA in 2008 declaring bisphenol-A or BPA completely safe, the agency will now take another look at the substance, …
Why I Recommend Organic Foods To My Weight Loss Patients
Written By: Dr. John Salerno The Huffington Post I recommend organic foods for my weight loss patients because I want them to eat nutrient dense foods, thus …
Male Breast Growth Linked to Chemical In Plastics
Preliminary research indicates that phthalates, a common chemical in plastics, may be a causing the abnormal growth of breasts in males. The study was …
Are Your Cosmetics Safe?
There is a good chance that some of the cosmetics and personal care products in your cabinets contain unsafe ingredients. If you buy well-known brand name …
Consider PCB’s When Buying Fish
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) consist of up to two-hundred-and-nine individual chlorinated chemicals. In the U.S, many commercial PCB mixtures are also …