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Benefits of Green Tea for Boosting Antiviral Immune Function
According to one study, “The belief in green tea as a ‘wonder weapon’ against diseases dates back thousands of years.” I’ve talked about it in relation to chronic disease, but what about infectious...
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How to Be a More Effective Activist
We’ve all heard these famous words from Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Never has...
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17 Ways to Eat Healthy for National Nutrition Month (and Beyond!)
March is National Nutrition Month. What better time to spring clean your diet? With warmer weather afoot, it’s also the perfect opportunity to shed any winter padding you may have (unintentionally)...
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Earth911 Quiz #53: Recycle Motor Oil the Right Way
Everyday recycling takes a little extra time — and will until the companies that make what we buy integrate recycling into their product life cycles. So, it’s important to keep simple steps in mind. In...
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Humane Approaches to Spring Babies on Your Property
In nature, baby season usually rolls into full swing during spring. Squirrels, raccoons, ducks and other wildlife parents are nosing around for a suitable space to set up their nursery. Perhaps that’s...
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7 DIY Recycled Bird Feeders
Invite your feathered friends into your garden this spring with these seven bird feeders you can make out of materials you might have otherwise thrown away or recycled — plastic bottles, milk cartons,...
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4 Easy Ways to Stop Overeating
Eating healthy is a great start, but if you’re still eating too much, it can sabotage your health goals. Here’s how to stop overeating without feeling deprived. March is the perfect time to improve...
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Dangers of Dietary Supplement Deregulation
“The U.S. public is not well protected” by current dietary supplement recommendations, an issue I explore in my video Dangers of Dietary Supplement Deregulation. Sometimes, there is too little of...
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If Nothing Ever Changed There Would Be No Cherry Blossoms
There is nothing more certain and unchanging than uncertainty and change. — John Fitzgerald Kennedy Do you notice how one moment you can be ecstatically happy and then, just as easily, you can be...
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Here’s What a Dairy-Free Life Looks Like
Many years ago when I was a teenager I visited naturopathic doctor, James D’Adamo. If the last name sounds familiar, you might recall Peter D’Adamo who is the author of the blood type diet books....
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Is Himalayan Pink Salt Really Better for You?
You may have seen advertisements for Himalayan pink salt that claim it’s much better for you than regular, refined table salt. Are these claims true? It turns out there’s more to the story than simply...
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6 Plants that Might Absorb Radiation
Radiation is around us, all day, every day. We know that there are plants out there that absorb toxins from the air, but what about radiation? Isn’t it great to know that your plant friend who’s...
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The Best Filters to Keep Lead out of Your Water
If you keep anything out of your water, you’ll want it to be lead. It’s a heavy metal notorious for making its way into our drinking water by way of our own devices. Most homes and buildings were...
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How to Tell Whether Your Home Is Energy Efficient
You’ve already made the switch to energy-efficient light bulbs. You’ve turned down the thermostat and replaced your furnace filter. And you’re budgeting for new appliances. What more can you do to make...
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6 Surprising Myths About Antioxidants
Many people believe that antioxidants are some kind of panacea. They’re said to cure cancer, supercharge the immune system, prevent aging, and much more. How much of this is true? The global market for...
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‘Phubbing’ is Not Socially Acceptable
And yet, everyone does it. As I was leaving the gym last week, I greeted a friend who was coming in. He responded without looking up from his phone. I stood there for a few awkward seconds, hoping for...
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The Only Compound Movements You Need to Stay in Shape
Many people trying to get in shape know that strength training is the way to go. But very few focus on compound movements. Compound movements are exercises that activate different muscle groups at the...
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15 of the Best Foods to Buy in Bulk
Buying food in bulk can help you save money and cut waste. But that only works if you actually end up consuming everything you purchase. Using FoodKeeper — a database for food quality standards from...
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This Routine Will Make Managing Cat Litter So Much Easier
Ahh, cats. Cute, playful and cuddly, they make wonderful pets. But — my goodness — isn’t cleaning the litter box a chore we could all do without? Handling another animals smelly poop isn’t the...
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9 Habits of People With Tidy Houses
Have you ever walked into someone else’s home and wondered how they manage to keep it looking so neat and tidy? It’s possible they’re not putting as much effort into it as you might think. Here are...
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