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Benefits of the Virtual Office: Dramatically Lower Energy Consumption & Carbon Emissions
An estimate of the savings and environmental benefits of working from home or using a home office part-time was profiled in the April edition of Inc. Magazine. The study estimated the effects on energy consumption and carbon emissions if everyone who could work from home-about 40% of the work force-did so half of the time. 100 hours per person not spent commuting 50 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions cut 276 million barrels of oil not needed...
Post on Wed, Sep 15, 2010 by Steve Stillwater
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Support Your Immune System: Garlic
Garlic has long been the go-to herb of cooks and health advisers for its health benefits. Garlic contains organosulfur compounds that research has shown stimulate white blood cells (fight disease and infection) and have anti-tumor properties. Can't deal with the smell or the digestive...
Post on Mon, Sep 13, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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You Are What You Eat...and Think, Feel, Hear, See, Do and Believe
Many of us have heard the saying, "we are what we eat." Basically this means that if our diets are made up of fast food, takeout, foods high in sugar, high in fat, if we drink too much or if we consider our children's leftovers a decent meal, we can't really be surprised if our...
Post on Fri, Sep 10, 2010 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Support Your Immune System: Oregano Oil
Last week, I wrote about astragalus and its positive effects on the immune system. This week I am tackling oregano oil. Not just a spice used in Italian cooking, oregano extracts have antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity. Chronic infections like candidiasis, and contagious new viruses like SARS, seem to be inhibited by oregano....
Post on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Diaper Bags: Go Natural
All moms know that a properly packed diaper bag can make or break your day, when you are dealing with small children and babies. A diaper bag is not just a portable changing station, but it can also be a first aid kit, a small kitchen, and a toy store. However, there are things in...
Post on Thu, Sep 09, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Osteoarthritis and Strontium
"I have spinal osteoarthritis and suffer from miserable back pain. What can I do to ease the pain?" According to Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of Pain Free 1-2-3!, 1200mg of calcium and 400 mg of magnesium are very important. Studies have shown that getting calcium and magnesium from a combination of foods and supplements is...
Post on Tue, Sep 07, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Support Your Immune System: Astragalus
Choosing the right foods and supplements to support your immune system is a good strategy for winning the battle against colds, flu, infections and other immune challenges. Over the next week I will be writing about some foods and supplements that will help keep you and your family healthy during cold and flu season. Astragalus:...
Post on Thu, Sep 02, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Sleep and Weight Gain
Next in my series of videos, I discuss the important topic of sleep and weight gain. If you are having trouble sleeping and can't figure out why you can't lose weight, take a look at this video for some insights on possible reasons. Read this for a...
Post on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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Talking Trash
Contrast the approach to handling trash in Denmark with that in New York. Denmark collects trash locally and, after making sure all recyclables are separated, burns this waste to create electricity—a lot of electricity. Only 4% of the trash in Horsholm, Denmark goes to landfill. All the rest is either recycled or converted...
Post on Tue, Aug 31, 2010 by Steve Stillwater
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Get Healthy Hair, Naturally
The most commonly heard complaint and question we get from Ask the Expert, probably has to do with hair health. A healthy, shiny, full head of hair is a sign of inner health, and therefore good nutrition should be a priority. If certain nutrients are missing from your diet, the result could be hair...
Post on Mon, Aug 30, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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