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Legislative Imperative: Citizens Spark Action on Climate Change

Apr 14, 2011 11:06AM

On October 10, citizens in communities around the world will launch global work parties aimed both to reverse climate change caused by dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions and send a clear message to governments that it’s past time for elected officials to get busy.

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Aquarian Dreams : Holistic Lifestyle Store & Healing Meditation Center

Apr 13, 2011 06:02PM

Looking for a one-stop shop for unique gifts? Aquarian Dreams, a holistic lifestyle store and healing/meditation center, offers a vast array of holistic and healing products. For the enthusiastic reader choose from holistic books on topics such as vegetarian diet, yoga, meditation, healing, herbs, higher consciousness, tai chi, chi gung, and more. Bring peace to your life with CDs for meditation, yoga, and relaxation; or DVDs for yoga, tai chi and chi gung. Enhance your home’s Feng Shui with inspirational home décor including India tapestries, vegetable-wax candles, and hand-tuned wind chimes or choose from a large selection of natural fiber clothing. For the budding eco-enthusiast browse the children’s room offering holistic books and meditation CDs for children, natural parenting and birthing books and CDs, wooden and organic cotton toys, and adorable global import clothing.

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Nuture Yourself with Nature

Apr 10, 2011 11:55PM

Exposure to natural environments can result in decreased stress related illnesses, reduced healing times, a reduction in the amount of pain medicine needed postoperatively, fewer head aches, fewer sick days, and reduced blood pressure. In addition, it can increase coping skills of caregivers of the elderly and increase a sense of community spirit. All people can benefit. Studies indicate exposure to nature benefits people with dementia, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and brain injuries. Benefits are noted among diverse populations such as people with sensory disorders, stroke and a multitude of other disorders. Being immersed in natural settings is outstanding preventative medicine for all age groups. Reports also indicate that health care costs decrease as does violence and crime. Interaction with plant-rich areas has a web like effect that benefits, not only human health, but the health of the larger world environment.

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The Real Dirt on Natural Soap

Apr 10, 2011 11:18PM

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it absorbs everything that it comes it contact with, so it is important to make sure what you apply to the outside of your body is as natural and healthy as what you put in your body.

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Green-up Your Home: How-to Tips from Local Experts

Apr 10, 2011 06:55PM ● By Beth Davis

Want to save money, energy and the environment by going green with a home makeover? While not everyone can afford costly renovations, there are plenty of easy and affordable ways to go green and stay within budget, as well as plenty of local resources to help make healthy, sustainable choices in our homes.

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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Apr 09, 2011 04:10PM

We as humans in a fast societal pace would not survive if we had to replace all we have taken. Waste is something that, unfortunately, naturally occurs. Yet, we can sure help to diminish this by being as conscious as possible in out daily lives and habits. Be conscious of giving back to the earth what's been taken, even a little bit helps, intent is good. If we all can remember and practice even a little bit of Earth Day everyday, we will help build a better place day by day.

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How Healthy Are Your Interiors?

Apr 09, 2011 12:18AM ● By Kandi Phillips

What you see in a person’s physical surroundings is an extension of one’s life. The shapes, colors, textures, number arrangement, and arrangement of furniture has a direct affect on our overall mental and emotional state. This is a hard realization for most of us; however, with a few simple techniques, we can overcome the same habits that slow us down and affect our well-being.

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A True Florida Native - Saw Palmetto

Apr 07, 2011 06:52PM

Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree native to the West Indies and the Atlantic Coast of North America, from South Carolina to Florida. It grows 6-10 feet tall with 2-4 foot, spiney-toothed leaves that form a circular fan-shaped outline. Its berries were first used by the American Indians in Florida in the early 1700s to treat testicular atrophy, erectile dysfunction, and prostate gland swelling or inflammation.

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Green Clean Your Home

Apr 07, 2011 01:53AM

An average American home contains about 62% toxic chemicals and produces 25 pounds of hazardous waste. This eventually reaches our oceans and rivers. Much of this waste can be attributed to household chemicals. We as consumers have little knowledge because the chemicals are not revealed on labels. Two percent of 72,000 synthetic chemicals since 1945 have been tested. Toxins are stored in the fatty tissue; the brain and breast are prime targets because of their fat content. According to Poison Control, household products and bleach are among the top culprits for more than 3 million poisonings each year. To help keep your home healthy consider using environmentally friendly products. Healthier products are becoming more popular as evidenced when featured on Oprah’s Earth Day show.

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How to recycle (almost) anything...

Apr 06, 2011 02:16AM ● By By Casie Farrell

Try to make your garbage can the last resort for items you no longer need. Hopefully you are already recycling the big 3 - newspaper, cans, and bottles. But what about the other stuff?

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Green Alternative to Traditional Plastics

Apr 06, 2011 02:05AM ● By Gerald Deredita

Imagine a biopolymer used to make everything from commercial packaging to fibers for apparel and is derived from 100% annually renewable resources instead of oil. A biopolymer that offers more disposal options and is more environmentally friendly to manufacture than traditional petroleum-based plastics. PLA or polyactic acid is just that.

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The Best Furniture is Green: 10 Keys to Eco-Friendly Furnishings Green furniture can be stylish and kind to the environment.

Apr 06, 2011 01:56AM

Our furnishings say a lot about our values, vision and philosophy. But our buying decisions might also say that we think it is okay to contribute to global warming, purchase products of child or slave labor, or select disposable furniture that won’t last.

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