Healthy Habits

Detoxify Your Home From Dangerous Chemicals

George Zapo — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:49:53 +0000

In the following few weeks, I’ll be providing articles on the Healthy Habits blog--vital information pertaining to toxic chemicals in your homes, workplaces, and communities. These dangerous, deadly chemicals are present in many environments. They are putting your health at risk; chemicals that are found in clothing, baby bottles, food containers, cookware, air fresheners, and the receipts you get when making purchases from gas stations, or in ATM transactions.

The Demise of Wood

George Zapo — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:51:14 +0000

Wood is the most active and used commodity in today’s global economy. And half of all harvested wood is used for fuel. Approximately two billion people depend on wood and charcoal to provide them heat and fuel for cooking. However, more than 1.5 billion people do not have fuel wood to provide for their immediate needs. Additionally, due to deforestation we are losing about 1 acre of old-growth wood from tropical and temperate forests, (the size of a football field) every second, every day. In this article I provide additional information pertaining to the ecological and economical dilemma we are currently facing concerning the demise of wood.

Overconsumption

George Zapo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:56:46 +0000

There are various perspectives concerning overpopulation and overconsumption. Nonetheless, there are limits to the amount of natural resources to sustain life. We can practice a number of healthy habits to reduce overconsumption and help to sustain our environment for the immediate future and generations that follow. Recycling is not enough. In this article I share some thoughts on the state of humanity. I also share an important video that explains our current dilemma of overconsumption and the effects on our environment, health and well-being.

Influences on Our Health

George Zapo — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:45:56 +0000

Our lives and livelihood depend on how healthy we are. Though we cannot help where we were born or our biological makeup, we do have behavior choices that control whether we live healthier and longer lives. In this writing I provide primary influences on our health and explain how they are inter-related.

Recognize and Avoid Email Scams

George Zapo — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:08:48 +0000

Malicious scammers and individuals are using emails to lure people into phishing schemes and old-fashioned bait-and-switch operations. In this article I share how to protect yourself from scams and frauds by using healthy habits; know how they work, what they look like, and the necessary steps you need to take to avoid becoming a victim.

Socialization, Violence, and Mental Health

George Zapo — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:21:20 +0000

Healthy habits are essential for a better lifestyle. Parents who are experiencing domestic violence, marital conflicts, and financial difficulties create poor attachments with their children. In addition, parents who do not use appropriate and effective parenting strategies are more likely to have their children grow up with a tendency towards violent or aggressive behavior. In this article I explain how socialization, violence, and mental health affects children and their relationship with their parents.