Entries tagged Health

10 ways to catch germs over the holidays

By Meredith Darlington, Mother Nature Network Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:41am PST for guest_bloggers 0 Comments

Parties and family gatherings mean more opportunities to catch up -- and catch a cold. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Holidays, Events, Tips
Too much of a good thing can be bad

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:06pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Aren't there some things that you just can't have too much of? Not really. Even things that are good for you can be damaging if you consume too much. Read full post »
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Is balsamic vinegar poisoning you?

By Jane Kay / Environmental Health News Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 6:20am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Studies show concerning levels of lead, which can cause permanent brain damage when children are exposed, in certain vinegars -- even high-end aged balsamic varieties. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Safety, Pollution
Keeping baby clean … and healthy

By Heather O'Neill Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

What is more precious than your baby? Knowing that your baby is completely chemical-free. We brought some of our littlest road testers on board for the Nascar of bathing events to find the best Read full post »
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Is there BPA in your canned food?

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:22pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Consumers Union tested 19 canned foods like Campbell's and Del Monte. Almost all contained the questionable chemical BPA. What can you do to protect your family? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Shopping, Safety, Government, Tips, Plastic
How to save money by slowing down

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:58pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 13 Comments

Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Holidays, How-To, Tips, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving gas
10 tasty flu-fighting foods

By Julie Knapp, Mother Nature Network Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 8:58am PST for guest_bloggers 5 Comments

Stay healthy by eating luxurious treats like chocolate, strawberries, oysters, and wild salmon. Read full post »
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Study: Halloween face paint laced with lead

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:37pm PDT for daily_green_news 56 Comments

You can't trust ingredient lists on Halloween face paint labels -- 6 of 10 paints tested had higher than recommended levels of metals. Even one labeled "nontoxic" contained lead. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Safety, Holidays, Kids
Ask Umbra on canned and frozen foods

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:25pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

For those times when fresh vegetables are not available, are canned or frozen veggies the way to go from a sustainable and nutritional standpoint? Read full post »
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Worried about ingesting trace metals from cookware and food?

By Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Posted Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:57am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

EarthTalk is a Q&A column from E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element molybdenum were off the chart. I believe this may be leaching from my stainle Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Safety