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Income low? 20 ways to save $$ at home (food, clothing, home necessities +) this winter

Food assistance, coupon databases, free offers, swap sites and more! Continue reading »

(video) Dr. Greene: What Parents Should Know about the USDA Dietary Guidelines

You probably already know about my favorite doctor, Dr. Greene. If not, look below for further links. drgreene.com Other Dr. Greene Videos: Chemicals In Your Environment “Moms-To-Be Go Green for Baby” – Good Morning America Now “Raising Baby Green” – Fox & Friends “Detox Your Medicine Cabinet” – ABC News “Facts about Puberty - ABC News … Continue reading »

(video ) AMC Tips for Getting kids and teens outdoors!

Growing up NOTHING was more fun for me than our family outdoor adventures. I loved hiking up a mountain and eating lunch at the top. I loved the discovering the wildflowers and wild blueberries and whittling pieces of wood with my swiss army knife. I cherish these memories and everything I learned. Every child should … Continue reading »

Discovery of a biochemical basis for broccoli’s cancer-fighting ability- ScienceDaily.com

“substances called isothiocyanates (or ITCs) — found in broccoli, cauliflower, watercress, and other cruciferous vegetables — appear to stop the growth of cancer. But nobody knew exactly how these substances work, a key to developing improved strategies for fighting cancer in humans.” Discovery of a biochemical basis for broccoli’s cancer-fighting ability.

(VIDEO) PLASTICS: Breast Cancer and The Estrogen Connection-Cornell University

Estrogenic chemicals in plastics. What you need to know, from Cornell University What you can do: Learn the names of environmental estrogens Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental estrogen found in polycarbonate plastics (recycle symbol 7). It is also used in the epoxy lining of metal cans (food cans). Minimize leaching from polycarbonate sports or … Continue reading »

(video) MAKE-UP: Breast Cancer and The Estrogen Connection-Cornell University

Estrogenic chemicals in cosmetics. What you need to know, from Cornell University What you can do now: Read labels Ingredients are listed in decreasing order by weight on all personal care products. Learn the names of environmental estrogens Parabens Placental Extracts Benzophenones Make Choices Consider using products that do not have environmental estrogens. For more … Continue reading »

(video) Green Action: Cameron Diaz is Learning How to Make a Difference.

Health Benefits of Watermelon!

Watermelons are packed with the phyto-nutrients, lycopene, beta carotene and the rising star among its phyto-nutrients – citrulline. Citrulline’s beneficial functions are now being unraveled. Among them is the ability to relax blood vessels, much like Viagra does Citrulline is converted to arginine through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works wonders on … Continue reading »