As our population ages, health concerns among the Baby Boom generation affect all of us in some way. So what if there was a natural way to help lower blood pressure, increase activity and ward off depression for seniors? There is – pet ownership. That’s right, a number of studies by respected researchers have proved [...]
Absolute Nirvana Spa: What it Truly Means to Be a Green Spa
January 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
There are a myriad of spas across the United States that boldly make the claim of being a ‘green’ spa, but the fact is, the vast majority aren’t. The main reason that a great number of spas can make the claim is because at present, there aren’t really any guidelines or specific definitions with regard [...]
EnviroMom.com Helps Parents Take Baby Steps to Greener Living
January 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Climate change. Global warming. Sustainability. These were the buzz words of 2007. Most people now accept that global warming is a reality and are faced with the seemingly overwhelming task of minimizing their carbon footprint. Two Portland moms are trying to help parents make those changes one step at a time through their Weblog, EnviroMom.com. Launched [...]
Finding a Green Job
January 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
With just about every company trying to green its products, services and internal operations these days, there has never been a better time to find a green job. Jobs in eco-advocacy and in “hands on” environmental work such as pollution cleanup and land use planning are more abundant than ever. And green issues are driving [...]
New Home Organization Components Will Help You Create a Greener Home
January 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
ORG (www.orghomesolutions.com) – a company that manufactures a complete line of home organization products – has expanded its product line with ORG EcoElements™ – environmentally friendly products that include Standard Panels that are 100% recycled material and Plus Panels that are also 100% recycled material but with no added urea formaldehyde. ORG panels are the [...]
Natural Furniture, What You Need to Know!
January 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Along with replacing your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents and driving your car less, upgrading to greener furniture is one of the healthiest things you can do for your family and the planet. Most furniture is made with wood from the tropics, so the chair you are now sitting in may have played a [...]
The Secrets to Brewing a Great Cup of Tea
January 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
For the secret to brewing great tea, we turned to Heather Agosta, owner of The Jasmine Pearl Tea Merchants in Portland, OR. According to Heather… Store tea in a sealed container away from light, heat, air, and moisture. This will help keep your tea fresh, to ensure great-tasting tea with every cup. It’s true! Most [...]
Yoga is for Everyone: A Look at the Benefits of Yoga With Dana M. Layon
January 16, 2008 By 2 Comments
What is Yoga? Yoga can be many things. It is first, an ancient philosophy originating 5,000 years ago in India. The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “union”. Hatha Yoga means “yoga for health”, and is the physical aspect of the practice. It renews, invigorates and heals the body. Simply, yoga is a [...]
Soyfoods May Help Asthma Sufferers
January 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Recent research shows that the isoflavones in soyfoods may help asthma sufferers. A study done at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago examined the effects of isoflavones from soy in cells and then in patients with asthma. The results suggest that soyfoods may be of benefit to asthma patients. Dr. Ravi Kalhan [...]
