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Teflon and Your Cholesterol – 10 Minute Detox Action
Sunday, 8 Nov, 2009 – 13:18 | View Comments
Teflon and Your Cholesterol – 10 Minute Detox Action

PFCs, or polyfluoroalkyl chemicals are everywhere — from Teflon pans to stain resistant carpeting and take-out food containers. A new study shows a strong association between these chemicals and increased human cholesterol levels.
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5 BEST Plants to Clean Air – 10 Minute Detox Action
Sunday, 8 Nov, 2009 – 12:22 | View Comments
5 BEST Plants to Clean Air – 10 Minute Detox Action

NASA’s research into which plants clean indoor air has been well reported, including by me. Their work was targeted at cleaning the air of space shuttles, in particular removing the suspected carcinogen and sensitizer formaldehyde. …

Water Lily Beauty
Sunday, 8 Nov, 2009 – 10:50 | View Comments
Water Lily Beauty

What is it about water lily’s? Why is the lotus/water lily considered to be such a high spiritual icon? One does wonder, but the image of a water lily never fails to inspire.
–Deborah

Visions of Nature from a Paraglider
Saturday, 7 Nov, 2009 – 22:10 | View Comments
Visions of Nature from a Paraglider

With the ability to pilot a motorized paraglider, photographer George Steinmetz captures breathtaking shots of the Earth below. This experimental aircraft enables him to capture unique images of the world, inaccessible by traditional aircraft and …

Breakfast Bars: High Fiber & Protein, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Sprouted
Friday, 6 Nov, 2009 – 12:55 | View Comments
Breakfast Bars: High Fiber & Protein, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Sprouted

For a long time I’ve been on a quest for a healthy breakfast that will also help with weight-loss. I love my toast with almond butter, but I am such with carbs that I will …

Avoiding The Swine – Video by Lily
Friday, 6 Nov, 2009 – 9:45 | View Comments
Avoiding The Swine – Video by Lily

Annie’s daughter Lily tells about the flu from her generation’s perspective, and what she has learned from her mom about how to kill germs in the home, dorm, or office using methods and products that …

Tree Art in Australia
Friday, 6 Nov, 2009 – 9:28 | View Comments
Tree Art in Australia

In 1986 a guy named Peter Cook had the idea of growing a chair. Nine years later he met his partner, Becky Northey, and together they mastered the art they call Pooktre, which is the …

Lead-Free Dishes
Thursday, 5 Nov, 2009 – 21:02 | View Comments
Lead-Free Dishes

Glazed china, mostly made prior to 1970 or newly imported, is a big source of lead in diets. The glazing that’s applied to the dinnerware is the real culprit. Glazing creates a glossy finish that …

Sage-Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad
Thursday, 5 Nov, 2009 – 19:59 | View Comments
Sage-Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad

The very best flavors of fall come together in this salad — roasted root vegetables, nutty wild rice, and cranberries. What better way to love eating local as we begin to settle into winter?
This recipe …

The Virtual Piano – Eco-Instrument Eco-Win?
Thursday, 5 Nov, 2009 – 18:42 | View Comments
The Virtual Piano – Eco-Instrument Eco-Win?

Not Only is The Virtual Piano a virtual instrument that you can play chords and melodies on, it also shows you how to play all the chords (triads) in all twelve keys.
Is this virtual …