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July 24th, 2008

Safely Getting Rid of Meds - What’s the Trick?

Readers, I need your help.
Yes, I know that when prescribed antibiotics, one should always finish the prescription. There really shouldn’t be any leftover pills.
Ok. Fine. But sometimes there are.
Numerous medical sites including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC, say, oh yes! For the safety of your family, get rid of them! Don’t reuse! […]

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July 18th, 2008

101 Ways to Purify Your Body and Your Life

Ambitious title, I know.
Luckily, I am not the one responsible for coming up with the ways. Leave that to www.nursingschoolsearch.com who has compiled this nifty little list for you. They aren’t all focused on “greening” your life. There are items for every day detox, eliminating social as well as physical poisons. There are tips […]

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July 13th, 2008

5 Reasons Being Green Is Good For My Mental Health

Today’s post comes from special guest Alicia Sparks, author of b5media’s Mental Health Notes. Alicia shares with Daily Tomorrow five great reasons why being green goes well with her mental health. Enjoy!
5 Reasons Being Green Is Good For My Mental Health
The summer of 2007 was a busy time for me. Not only did I become […]

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July 2nd, 2008

Why is There an Environmental Blog on the Health & Wellness Channel?

Because “your health isn’t bordered by your body.”
-Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food
photo credit: www.usa-c2c.com
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June 27th, 2008

Looks Like Turf Toe Isn’t the Only Danger from Astro-Turf

On June 23, The Center for Environmental Health released an independently-done study that indicates high levels of lead in artificial and synthetic turfs. So maybe that explains my husband’s beloved St. Louis Rams’ poor performance these last few years. The blue and gold play indoors and long ago were known as the “Greatest Show on […]

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June 22nd, 2008

Green Review: Sony PRS-505 Portable Reader System

eBooks, hmmm?
When I first heard of this idea in college, I harrumphed. Sure, eBooks save trees. But I shunned the idea of our computers taking the place of my beloved tea-spattered, dog-eared, read and reread traditional books. Why would I want to linger over a screen any more than I had to? I honestly could […]

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June 19th, 2008

Guest Post at Traveling the Green Way

Hey! That’s me in the picture!
Earlier this week I mentioned that Healthbolt’s Liz Lewis had taken on a new task - helping up travel in a greener way. One of the weekly features at b5media’s new Traveling the Green Way will be “Green Tips from a Traveler.” This week’s traveler is me.
The site is new, […]

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June 17th, 2008

b5media Theme Day - School’s Out! (So where can green students find green careers?)

I’ve known the end of the school year has been coming for a while - my mother-in-law is a teacher and has been counting the days to summer break.
But what if you’re a student, let’s say a graduate even, and the end of the school year has snuck up on you a little too quickly […]

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June 11th, 2008

Sign Leonardo DiCaprio’s “No Plastic Bags” Pledge

Celebrity Week continues here at Daily Tomorrow and the rest of the Health & Wellness Channel. Today’s featured star is one of the best and brightest of my generation, Leo DiCaprio.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film is no summer blockbuster, no teary big-budget romance, nothing with a theme-song from Celine Dion. It is, however, an epic saga. […]

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May 29th, 2008

New! Find Daily Tomorrow at GreenMaven.com

My mother used to tell me that you can often judge one’s character by the company you keep. For once, I am hoping mom is right. Starting today, you can find www.dailytomorrow.com among the fantastic green resources listed at GreenMaven.com, the premier search engine for websites with social and environmental values.
GreenMaven.com is […]

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