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Category Archives: Health
Trees: The Ultimate Service for Others
A brisk burst of air waves off the humidity revealing strong, powerful, majestic trees. Against the crisp blue, trees in the city reach into the sky providing a service for the community like none other. Bapuji, a former freedom fighter for Gandhi and a retired UN official shares the yogi perspective. He says, “Trees are … Continue reading
Hand Sanitizer without Triclosan
This is worth repeating as schools, hospitals and offices are distributing vast amounts of hand sanitizer gels to help prevent the spread of the flu virus or possibly the H1N1 virus.
Look at the ingredients and be conscious of what you are using. If you are concerned about compromising your immune system – be wary of Triclosan. Try CleanWell, Continue reading
Health / Innovation / Science / Yoga
Ahhhh … choo – Smart Flu Season Rules
Flu season is fast approaching with estimates of cases of up to 20% of the population. With H1NI and influenza flu strains freely traveling the world, it is the time to be more diligent.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus”. Symptoms include Continue reading
Health / Innovation / Science
CFL Light Bulb Smarts: How to Clean UP a Broken CFL
You know the old joke … how many (fill in the blank) does it take to change a light bulb? All kidding aside, the real question is … how many people does it take to clean up a broken CFL. Be extra diligent with the Compact Florescent Lamp (CFL) light bulbs. Yes, they use 75% … Continue reading
Presidential Farmers Market!
Farmers markets have gone presidential in the United States. On September 17th, 2009, a FreshFarm Market will open by the White House in Washington, D.C.. – just weeks after President Barack Obama wished for a market during his national forum on health care. This is a remarkable achievement in the recent history of the return … Continue reading
Art / Health / Leaders & People / Politics
Ted Kennedy: A legend
Betty Wells in her career as a NBC News illustrator captures the passion and energy of Senator Ted Kennedy. His (yet to be told) legacy in reforming the US health care system may be his enduring landmark in his career. Legends are made by those with a fire in the belly; the willingness to try … Continue reading
Health / HIV/AIDS / Innovation / International / Leaders & People / Tibet
Tibetan Doctor Leads First Prevention and Education Campaign
In the world of HIV/AIDS, communications is vital. In many communities, often the initial reaction is to say, “we do not have any men who have sex with men; we do not have any men who visit prostitutes; and, we do not have any HIV/AIDS.” Reality is a bit different than the words. Today, according … Continue reading
Farmers Markets Here, There and Everywhere!
What did we eat before the farmers’ markets started their come back? Remember iceberg lettuce being the norm? I recall Nora Pouillon of Nora’s restaurant – who opened the first organic restaurant in the United States in 1999 – tell the story of searching desperately for an alternative to iceberg lettuce when she first arrived … Continue reading
Thousands Line up for Free Health Care
Where in the world would thousands of people line up for free health services? Many even stayed overnight outside in line just for the chance to receive dental care, PAP smears and physicals. Could it be Comoros, where people receive free medical services? BBC did a report on the new initiative offered by the Comoros … Continue reading
