Eco Habits

Cutting Down on Food Miles

Dave — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:11:08 +0000

Have you ever thought about the fuel it takes to get food to the grocery store? Produce from large farms is harvested using gas-powered machinery. It is then transported – often hundreds or even thousands of miles – by airplane or truck to your local store. That’s a lot of fossil fuel for a head [...]

Health Benefits of Nettle Tea

Dave — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:00:45 +0000

Nettles, specifically stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), have all kinds of health benefits. Here are some healthful properties of nettles, and a recipe for making your own nettle tea. Nutritional Profile First of all, nettles are high in vitamins and minerals, including iron, chlorophyll, calcium, magnesium, silicon, zinc, potassium and phosphorus. They contain significant amounts of vitamins A, [...]

Should You Choose a Living Roof for Your Home?

Dave — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:17:06 +0000

The idea of using living materials for a roof is not a new one. Applying it to modern buildings, however, is relatively new. How is the ancient art of a living roof compatible with modern building methods? And why would anyone choose a living roof for his or her home? The Living Roof – What Is [...]

Why Use BPA-free Pacifiers

Dave — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:41:51 +0000

Bisphenol A, or BPA, was first synthesized in 1900, but it was not until the 1950s that scientists learned it could be “polymerized” into plastic. It is used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic. Polycarbonate plastic is used to make pacifier shields, which has many people concerned. There are health concerns associated with BPA, particularly [...]

Make Your Lawn More Eco-Friendly

Dave — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:41:22 +0000

The green American lawn, with its well-groomed, square patch of grass, can come at an environmental price. Because a lawn that is nothing but grass (all clipped to a uniform length) is a rather unnatural thing, achieving it often means the use of gas-powered machines, pesticides, and weed killers. You can achieve a beautiful lawn, however, [...]

Sweet Seeds

Dave — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:56:51 +0000

Seeds have all kind of good fats, fiber, vitamins, and health benefits. So why not include more of these little nutritional gems in your diet? A great place to start is with tasty snacks and sweet desserts. Here are some ideas and recipes for using seeds. 1. Popcorn and Seeds Here is a great snack for [...]

Fight Depression with Proper Foods

Dave — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:20:07 +0000

While pharmaceuticals are often the treatment of choice for depression – and sometimes they are necessary – there are foods you can eat that can help fight the condition. Some nutritionists refer to depression as a “whole body disease,” implying that the body as well as the mind needs treatment. Here are some ideas for [...]

Smart Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Home

Dave — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:13:02 +0000

Even if you are eco-conscious, you may not know that there are little things you can do in your own home to reduce your carbon footprint. When you look at the big environmental picture, it can look intimidating. It’s tempting to assume there’s nothing you can do to make a change. But the small things [...]

Building with Rammed Earth

Dave — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:03:57 +0000

The art of building with rammed earth is not new. Ancient civilizations were built using rammed earth construction, particularly in areas where wood was scarce. Some of these buildings are still standing today (rammed earth is durable!). This technique is enjoying a resurgence. Here is an explanation of what rammed-earth building is, and why it [...]

The Health Benefits of Qigong

Dave — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:05:24 +0000

Qigong is a form of Chinese meditation and exercise intended to help the mind, spirit, and body. There is evidence that Qigong does in fact have health benefits. Let’s take a look at what Qigong is, and how it helps. Qigong is an ancient art going back at least 2000 years, but it has only been [...]

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