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Is Your Child’s School Green Where It Actually Matters?

October 27th, 2009

By Robert J. Posch
We are quickly approaching the much dreaded “Flu” season once again.  Normally, the “flu” targets citizens over 65. However, the new H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu primarily spreads among the high risk population indiscriminately targeting any age group.  This makes any building vulnerable to the Swine Flu, especially facilities with multi-tenant offices [...]

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FDA’s weekly press synopsis

January 28th, 2010

By Amy Cook Porter
Okay, I can never resist writing about the obvious, especially if the information comes from a legitimate source and who better to comment on than the the FDA’s weekly press synopsis.
Fresh on their website:
Effects of Switching from Whole to Low-Fat/Fat-Free Milk in Public Schools – New York City, 2004-2009www.cdc.gov/media/mmwrnews/2010/n100128.htm#2
Press Contact: Jessica L. [...]

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Find Local Food in the Colorado Winter

January 28th, 2010

Presented by: Michele E. Mukatis
One of the most common questions I field is, “How do you eat local in the winter in Colorado?” The answer, while not simple, is that it can be done. I choose to use what I need and supplementwith produce that I’ve frozen from the harvest season and there are a [...]

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USDA Issues Supplemental Proposed Rule for Nutrition Labeling of Single Ingredient Products

December 23rd, 2009

 (This is a very informative article from the USDA. Hope it will keep us all better informed Editor’s Note)
Rule Would Help Families Make Healthier Food Choices  
WASHINGTON, December 18, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that it will solicit further public comments on the proposed rule, [...]

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The United Nations Climate Change Conference

December 5th, 2009

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark begins December 7 through the 18th.  In anticipation of the conference, developing countries are making their stances on their percentage decrease and the 2020 deadline.  Upset that the industrial countries are not commitmenting equally.
 
What will happen during this Conference, is anyone’s quess. Since this Conference is [...]

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Seven Steps to Less Stress, More Joy

December 4th, 2009

By Joy Heartsong
The time between Thanksgiving and New Years is the most stressful 6 weeks of the year.  Some say it has to do with the lack of sunshine.  I believe it has to do with familial stress and money.
 
Joy Heartsong is one of my favorite energy workers and energy movers.  Her Seven Steps to [...]

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The Flu

December 4th, 2009

By Sherry Dell, CN
Shopping at the mall, sugar-fied diets and holiday cheer, all make for stress and close proximity to germs.  In this month’s article from Sherry Dell she gives 5 tips to maximize your health – from drinking water to changing your diet.  Yes, food does help or hurt your body.
 
Read Sherry’s suggestions [...]

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FDA Alert on Contaminated Pet Treats

November 23rd, 2009

To some of us our pets are like our children.When there are recalls or alerts about pet food or pet treats we want to know. This is an alert from the FDA on Pig Ears and Beef Hooves. If you have any made by these companies please don’t feed them to your pet, dispose of [...]

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Deconstructing the Omegas

November 2nd, 2009

by Michele E. Mukatis
Seasonal availability of foods exists fora reason. Each food’s nutritional components promote seasonal health.For instance, bitter greens help you cleanse and are more readily available in the spring
when your body needs to clean out after the sluggishness of winter.
If you find yourself always hungry, it may be due to a
lack of nutrient [...]

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The Health Care Reform Debate, History Repeating Itself

November 2nd, 2009

By Ariel Heart
The old saying “if you don’t learn from history you are doomed to repeat it” is true in the Health Care debate.  On Saturday October 10, 2009, there was a Health Care Forum in Colorado Springs thanks to Change the Works (http://www.coloradoforhealthcare.org ).  One particular audience member commented that she was old enough [...]

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