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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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MMR Vaccine Perspective

March 1st, 2010

Our readers know how I feel about vaccines.  These are not the vaccines that Benjamin Franklin advocated more than two hundred years ago.  These are not the vaccines that were created in the 50s and 60s.  These are chemical cocktails that challenge our children’s health and immune system.  They also challenge the health of adults [...]

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An Easier Form of CPR

February 28th, 2010

According to Mayo Clinic, there is a new version of CPR that can be done on anyone who isn’t a drowning victim.

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U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Weekly Bulletin

February 28th, 2010

This is a voluntary recall of OneTouch SureStep Test Strips. If you use the these strips, please contact your provider. This notice says that you can use the strips; and, it’s best to err on the side of caution.

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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.
 
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