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- Being Green Has Never Been Easier - 5 Steps to Help You Get Started or Do More - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Donya FahmyWell it's official... the Green movement here in the United States has gone mainstream. What was once the province of crunchy granola hippie types trying to save the planet is now almost everyone's concern, and with good reason. Climate change, over-use of pesticides, other food safety issues, ...
Views: 1266 - Green Washing - How to Decipher Personal Care Product Claims - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyMore than ever before, consumers are clamoring for 'greener' products. Their growing and legitimate concerns about the health and safety of their families and the planet are driving this demand for more genuinely "green" and sustainable goods and services. In its 2009 report "The Seven ...
Views: 1230 - The Secret Language of Scents: How You Are Influenced by The Smells All Around You - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyMost people are totally unaware of the impact that smells can have on their mood, ability to learn, stamina, perception of themselves and others, and ultimately, their behavior and motivation. In fact, when given a choice between losing a big toe or their sense of smell, people are far more ...
Views: 2481(3 votes) - The Sweet Smell of Home - 5 Ways to Transform Your Living Space With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyThere's nothing more gratifying than entering a clean, fresh, and pleasant smelling home - especially after a long and arduous day, or after being away for any length of time. Having a clean smelling home not only makes you and your family or roommates feel good, it makes your visitors and ...
Views: 2021 - Truth Or Consequences, Could Your Germaphobia Come Back to Bite You? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyEverywhere you go, germs and bacteria surround you and so does the fear of how they may harm you. The media is saturated with sensational stories about the hidden germs in hotel rooms, and the ever-encroaching threat of foreign and exotic, even life-threatening viruses. We have become obsessed ...
Views: 2373 - Getting a Good Night's Rest: Natural Solutions For Insomnia - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyThere are seven main factors that can contribute to sleeplessness: stress, chronic illness or pain, poor nutrition and digestion, over-consumption of stimulants, a poor sleep environment, poor sleep posture, and a disruption to your natural circadian rhythm cycle. While Over-the-Counter (OTC) ...
Views: 1174 - Understanding Insomnia: 7 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Getting Enough Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Donya FahmyYou hear it on the news all the time... we're a nation of sleep-deprived insomniacs. The National Sleep Foundation claims over 70 million Americans suffer from symptoms of insomnia like the inability to fall asleep, waking up frequently throughout the night, and waking up too early in the ...
Views: 1008 - At the Risk of Staying Fresh and Dry: Using Antiperspirants vs. Deodorants - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyAs part of our daily routine, most of us reach for some form of antiperspirant or deodorant in an attempt to either control or eliminate the unpleasant body odors that can arise when we sweat. This need, like so many of the ones that dictate our personal hygiene habits, probably stems from early ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Where Pure Really Counts: The Best Water Purification Method For You - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyIf the old axiom “you are what you eat” is true, then it follows that you are what you drink as well. Your body is made up of at least 60-70%% water, and the chemical reactions that support life in all plants and animals take place in water. Given that simple reality, it would be wise to ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Let the Sun Shine In! Too Much Sun May Give You Skin Cancer But Vitamin D Can Save Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyAre you avoiding the sun for fear of getting skin cancer? If yes, then you're not alone. I've done a lot of research and blogged a lot about skin cancer and sun safety because there seems to be a lot of confusion and misinformation on the subject that is affecting the behavior and choices of ...
Views: 1185 - Unsightly Dimples Got You Down? Six Steps to Getting Your Cellulite Under Control - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Donya FahmyEvery year, women around are the world constantly struggle with one of their worst nightmares... cellulite on the skin of their thighs and buttocks. Some may not experience the first ripple of cellulite until they reach the age of 40, while other women may start to experience it as young as age ...
Views: 1415 - Green Your Cleaning Routine - The Hidden Dangers Lurking Under Your Sink - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyIt is truly amazing how the green revolution has changed our lives. We separate our garbage, carpool to work, and even consider buying hybrid cars just to help save Mother Earth. Ironically, many of the everyday household cleaning products we still use are loaded with dangerous chemicals that ...
Views: 2429(2 votes) - Inside-Out - Heal Dry Skin With Natural Skin Care Oils Good Enough to Eat! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyMany of the plant-based culinary oils you use in the kitchen can play a dual role in promoting and maintaining skin health not just in the dead of winter, but also throughout the year. Vegetable and nut oils like coconut, high-oleic safflower or sunflower, extra virgin olive, almond, or avocado ...
Views: 2237(2 votes) - Heavy Metal Overload: One Nasty Group You Can Do Without - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyHave you ever experienced depression, irritability, mood swings, tremors, autoimmune diseases, chronic infections, felt sluggish, or lost in a state of brain fog? Maybe you sought the opinion or help of a medical professional or health care practitioner in diagnosing or treating troublesome ...
Views: 1512 - The Curse of Obesogens: Are Your Body Products Making You Fat? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Donya FahmyThere's no escaping it. Everywhere you turn you can see the evidence, and even if you haven't noticed lately, the media is more than happy to remind you, we are a nation of lazy super-size me gluttons threatening to undermine the future of our health care system with the litany of health ...
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