From the healing spas and hot springs of Edipsos, Greece, to sacred water temples in Sardinia, Italy, to the mystical waters of India’s Ganges River, we as earthlings have curated a long-standing love affair with water and it’s beneficial properties. Yes, all water is inherently good for you but not all water affects you equally. You’ve [...]
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Asbestos: A Mineral Still Used Despite the Hazards
Despite the overwhelming amount of evidence that proves the carcinogenic and toxic properties of asbestos, it is still widely used and produced in many places around the world. In the United States, only a handful of its uses are banned. If a product contains 1 percent asbestos its use is still allowed and the product [...]
Asbestos Exposure: Causes Mesothelioma
Spending time in nature – especially relaxing in the gorgeous, scenic mountains – is usually a peaceful, restorative activity. With some many stunning state parks to explore in the Appalachians, Rocky Mountains and Cumberland Mountains (to name a few), most visitors spend their time hiking, swimming, exploring and enjoying their time in the outdoors – [...]
A Double Win With The Environment!
If I told you that you could improve your health and help protect the environment would you do it? I’d surely hope so and with that said here are a few simple eco friendly suggestions that will leave you mind and body smiling and our world just a little bit greener! * You’ve Got [...]
Seriously…Take a Minute to Think About Africa
We need to open our eyes and understand that environmental issues are global and essentially the whole world needs to somehow unite to change this seemingly inevitable course of despair. Africa itself has a huge number of environmental issues directly effecting their development. Deforestation, loss of biodiversity, air and water pollution and poor soil to [...]
Oil Pipelines Will Devastate Environment
TransCanada’s Keystone pipeline could potentially harm a number of environments stretching from Alberta’s oil sands to Texas. While some, including the founder of Green Peace, Patrick Moore, believe that that the pipeline is a good thing for North America—it will lessen our dependence on foreign oil—it’s hard to believe that it’s worth the risk to [...]
Man’s Hands Poison The Environment
Toxic waste is poisonous byproducts resulting from farming, industries, septics, automobiles, hospitals and various other means. This toxic waste could be a solid, liquid, gas, radiation or other toxins. Including hazardous waste from our homes, like batteries, paints, pesticides, cleaners and old electronic equipment. This dangerous waste hurts, people, plants, animals and the environment. If [...]
Stop and Think: Weather ~ Environment!
When was the last time you took a few minutes out of your crazy day to STOP AND REALLY THINK about how the weather effects us and the environment? Are you thinking about the ‘big picture’ when you are making simple everyday decisions? Like when you hop into your car to drive your son to [...]
Bathing in Harmful Chemicals!
Lately it seems like report after report is being released stating another health risk associated with chemicals found in cosmetic and cleaning products. The problem is that this news is not sinking in with enough consumers. Beautiful packaging, greenwashing labels, and ideal product positioning in stores makes people feel like it’s not only okay, but [...]
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