Mind, Body, Soul & You

DIY Christmas Ideas

2012-12-21T08:30:00.003-05:00

Freaking out! Wondering what to get that special someone? It has to be different. Unique. Not so commercial. Here are some do-it-yourself ideas for unique gifts for Christmas. Visit SpoonFul.com for some GREAT ideas!

Vegan. That simple? Yes!

2012-12-21T08:18:00.001-05:00

We recently switched to a vegan diet after reading The China Study. But the challenge of where to start became quite evident. After a bit of research, we realized it wasn't as difficult as some might think. The cravings for all those bad foods subside after about two weeks. From then on, it's easy. Start with the books below. Once you read them, everything you thought you knew about the the human

Looking for ethical recipes?

2012-10-18T08:00:00.000-05:00

Why not try this recipe out. We found some incredibly delicious and ethically fantastic recipes at VegWeb.com. Whether you're a practicing vegan or considering making the change, or maybe you just want a great healthy meal. Consider this recipe for Spinach & Bean Quesadillas. YUMMMMMM!!!!! Spinach and Bean Quesadillas Author: admin Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) box frozen

Living Nature Balancing Shampoo - Editor's Choice

2012-07-25T23:31:00.001-05:00

Living Nature has produced some wonderful products. Easily available via their online store. The ingredients list is a good example of what to look for in hair care. Their Balancing Shampoo, for example, contains nourishing kelp, meadow foam oil, shea butter and coconut oil. Living Nature - Balancing Shampoo

Read Labels Carefully

2012-07-23T23:14:00.001-05:00

By Phylis Canion Originally published July 17, 2012 at midnight, updated July 17, 2012 at midnight I am a bit leery of lipstick ingredients as I learn more about toxic ingredients in cosmetics. Sometimes, I wonder how much lipstick I swallow that is full of ingredients not designed to be swallowed? Do you have any information to share on this subject? The average lipstick wearer swallows an

Vegan Skin Care Solutions

2012-07-22T21:33:00.001-05:00

Love the work VeganConsultant is doing on YouTube! Way to go! Great reviews and great ideas!

Fever = Malaria. The deadly consequences of misdiagnosis. (special re-post)

2010-04-14T22:21:00.004-05:00

Our daily reading materials and briefings remind us of the various wars for, over and against, that Africans face on a daily basis. Whether it be water, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, or famine, we spend a lot of time learning about new developments and the charities that are working the front-lines combating them. After years and even decades of education, we are often surprised and shocked to learn

Street Musicians Playing For Change

2010-04-14T22:20:00.001-05:00

Just shy of 20,000,000 YouTube views since it was posted... This is a compilation recorded, edited and posted by YouTube user PlayingForChange. It's an amazing combination of artists from around the globe, recorded on location and edited together. Playing For Change Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing musicians together from all over the world.Enjoy!

Earth Day GREENPEACE Style

2010-04-14T22:18:00.001-05:00

The fate of our planet hangs in the balance. A group of popular actor/comedians including, Eddie Izzard, Jim Broadbent and Joseph McFadden come together with GreenPeace to produce this advert. I knew we could find something comical.

Earth Day is Coming!

2010-04-14T22:17:00.001-05:00

Shaw Treatment was founded on Earth Day. So for the remainder of the month, we thought we'd dedicate our blog to articles, videos, and vlogs about the planet. We'll be scouring the web and YouTube for the serious, the shocking, the educational, the controversial, and YES (if we can find it) even the humorous.Visit: EarthDay.net to find out more...

Messages from the UNHCR

2010-04-14T22:15:00.001-05:00

"On a mission to Central African Republic, UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres described the violence and forced displacement in the country as a forgotten tragedy."

Water is a Luxury

2010-04-14T22:14:00.002-05:00

The work of CharityWater.org and founder, Scott Harrison with a simple mission - "start by helping one." We were intrigued and just had to share this video. We were struck by the parallel thinking that was clearly evident when we listened to Scott Harrison speak about his life and his organization's mission. Featuring, "Time Bomb" by Beck. This video features well-drilling projects in the

What's your name?

2010-04-14T22:13:00.003-05:00

How fun it can be just to simply find out some new names. This a great, short vid from YouTube-ographer, whereisdanman. It's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

The shocking true story behind Avatar (re-post)

2010-04-14T22:11:00.001-05:00

James Cameron's, world-wide blockbuster film, 'Avatar' is more than entertainment. It's a snap-shot of our history and our present. How will a remote Indian tribe, practicing ancient customs deal with an approaching multi-national mining company? Here is a compelling preview.

Welcome to the Social Revolution!

2010-04-14T22:09:00.002-05:00

"Social media has overtaken porn as the #1 activity on the Web"Want to understand social media and the impact it's having right now on you? Socialnomics describes the link and impact that today's social media is having on you and I. We communicate very differently than we did just a few short years ago. Welcome to the revolution.

Be a loaner. Recycle your money (re-post)

2010-04-14T22:07:00.001-05:00

KIVA.orgBy: Brad ArsenaultPerhaps our most favorite charity to work with isn’t really a charity at all in the traditional sense of the term. Kiva.org is a microcredit lending agency that works closely with “microcredit partners” around the globe to identify and assess small entrepreneurs in need. Generally loan requests average a few thousands US dollars and quite simply the money collectively

CNN - Uganda Bans Female Circumcision (re-post)

2010-04-14T22:05:00.003-05:00

(CNN) -- The Ugandan parliament unanimously passed a bill banning female genital mutilation, a traditional rite that has sparked an international outcry and is practiced in some African and Asian communities.The practice, which involves cutting off a girl's clitoris, is also called female circumcision. In some communities in eastern Uganda, it is practiced in girls up to age 15.Convicted

Peace Corps Computer Center Project

2007-05-07T08:34:00.001-05:00

The description of a computer center project being built by a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo, West Africa.read more | digg story

Sharkwater a must "sea" filmic adventure

2007-03-03T20:28:00.000-05:00

Brad and I just had the opportunity to view an advanced screening of the documentary Sharkwater by Toronto-born diver and underwater photographer, Rob Stewart. Through his passionate and sorrowful eyes we experienced the horrors of the highly lucrative shark finning trade. More than 100 million sharks are killed each year in a process that involves cutting off the shark's fins and discarding

Me to We Responsible Style

2007-01-30T08:41:00.000-05:00

In keeping with our promise to let our readers know about other social enterprises, I think it's time to share with you some info about a company that we've come to greatly respect.Co-founded by brothers Marc & Craig Kielburger, authors of the book, Me To We, which became the catalyst for the development of the company, Me to We Style as well as a growing global social movement that has lead to

Sticking to our values

2007-01-20T11:49:00.000-05:00

We believe that we have pretty exciting jobs at Shaw Treatment. Not only do we feel empowered by the fact that we're donating money to support relief in Africa, but we also feel empowered and obligated to go the extra mile when it comes to our products.It would be pretty easy for us to just toss out 10 new products without any regard for the ingredients, packaging or benefits. But that's not what

Microcredit can change the world

2006-12-07T10:56:00.000-05:00

a new global investment phenomenonI thought I had better write a quick entry regarding this new system of banking that is sweeping around the globe. After having watched and listened to a few interviews with Nobel Prize Winner, Muhammad Yunus I must say that the concept of Microcredit has captured our attention at Shaw Treatment.So in a pleasant twist and coming together of technologies and

Tories deliver on AIDS pledge

2006-12-01T08:20:00.000-05:00

Not too little and not too lateThis is a clipping of an article we submitted to The Toronto Star last evening.Here are the links~Original front page article~Our responseTories deliver on AIDS pledge Nov. 30.Kudos to International Co-operation Minister Josée Verner for finally coming through and "politicizing" World AIDS Day with a Canadian commitment of $50 million. It could have happened back in

Wise consumer choices can make the world a better place

2006-11-28T13:52:00.000-05:00

November 28, 2006. Toronto, Ontario. "Every cow in the European Union is subsidized to the the tune of $2 a day, while between four hundred and five hundred million Africans live on less than a dollar a day." That's according to Stephen Lewis, the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa and founder of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, in his book of lectures, Race Against Time.So

Case in point! - Is your lotion safe?

2006-11-28T13:51:00.000-05:00

I read an article in the Toronto Star on Thursday, November 23rd, 2006. The article was by Helen Henderson a Life Writer for the Star, and it was titled, A Label for Sensitive Skin.This article does a wonderful job of spinning the facts about product labels and ingredients and for those of you that may have read it, you probably noticed the large photograph of a container of Lush Dream Cream