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Solving the World’s Energy Problem - Part 2
In "Solving the World's Energy Problem, Part 1," I have argued that fossil fuels are essentially fossilized energy from the sun. Since fossil fuels take millions of years to create and their supply is finite, at some future time our fossil fuels resources will be exhausted (or the limited supply of fossil fuel that remains will become so hard to find and so expensive to recover that its use will become prohibitively costly). I further proposed that biofuels are a...
Post on Wed, Jan 12, 2011 by Steve Stillwater
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The Natural Gym Bag
A few months ago we did a blog about the natural diaper bag. Since it's a new year and many people have weight loss, getting healthy, or staying fit on their resolution list, I thought a blog about what...
Post on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
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New Guideline for Vitamin D Intake: Is It Enough?
An increase in the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D has been called for in new guidelines issued by the Institute of Medicine. The new recommendations call for 600 international units (IU) daily, with 800 IU recommended for the elderly. The researchers note, however, that most Americans receive the necessary amount of vitamin D already...
Post on Fri, Jan 07, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
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New Study: Omega 3 Improves Function in Heart Failure Patients
A small study has shown that fish oil has benefits for heart failure patients. "Adding n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, even in patients that had a major improvement , showed a further improvement in heart function and exercise capacity," said study co-author Dr. Mihai Gheorghiade, a professor of cardiology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School...
Post on Thu, Jan 06, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
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Solving the World's Energy Problem - Part 1
This is the first entry in a 3-part series called, "Solving the World's Energy Problem." The world has an energy problem. This energy problem began developing the moment that man invented fire. At first it developed very slowly, imperceptibly, when there were very few people in the world and humans were relatively uncivilized. At that...
Post on Wed, Jan 05, 2011 by Steve Stillwater
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Getting Regular
Did you know that you should have 2 to 3 bowel movements per day? The idea is that it takes 24 hours for your food to go through your digestive tract, so if you eat 3 meals per day, ideally you should have 3 bowel movements per day. In order to have regular bowel movements,...
Post on Fri, Dec 31, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Supporting Menopause
Menopause can be a very difficult transition time for many women. Uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, forgetfulness and fatigue can be very disruptive to everyday life. Using some key nutritional support can help provide effective relief by working to balance hormones, increase energy levels and ease stress. Consulting with your physician about bio-identical...
Post on Wed, Dec 29, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Green Tea Benefits
Green tea has many benefits and in a new study out of Sweden, participants noticed increased satiety and fullness after they drank 300ml (just over a cup) of green tea with breakfast. They also reported having a less strong desire to eat their favorite food and finding it less pleasant to eat another mouthful of...
Post on Tue, Dec 28, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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"Buzz Word" Definitions in the Natural Health Food and Supplement World
There are a lot of “buzz words" floating around the natural health and food industry, so I thought I would offer some simplified explanations of some of these terms. Tannins: Antioxidants that give tea and pomegranates their taste. Polyphenols: Polyphenols are antioxidants in plants that contribute in a unique way to an individual's overall health....
Post on Mon, Dec 27, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Going Green and Earning Money: An Easy and Safe Green Investment That Will Earn 10 Times Your Money
Investing in going green can earn you money if you make the right investments. And when times are tough, as they are now, and when interest rates on your savings are less than 1%, most people are happy for even mid-single-digit percentage returns. But I know a green investment that can do much better and...
Post on Wed, Dec 22, 2010 by Steve Stillwater
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