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Google going green(-ish)

Posted on: Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 in: Uncategorized

Is it noblesse oblige or something more that is driving Google to a leading role toward a greener tomorrow? I’d love to see Google’s name on this list - there’s some impressive names already there. Like Shaklee, climate neutral since 2000.
Joshua S Hill brought to my attention today at Green Options that the […]

Self-esteem meets group work

Posted on: Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 in: Mental and emotional health, Ways of knowing, Work/life balance

Introduction
Nancy Silberman Zwiebach has a private psychotherapy practice where she meets with adolescents and adults doing individual, couples’, family, and group therapy. Her practice also includes Parenting and Life Coaching.
Originally a nurse working with emotionally disturbed children, she decided to pursue a career in Psychology, leading to both a Master’s and Professional […]

Got Daioni?

Posted on: Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 in: Nutrition / Fitness / Weight, Work/life balance

Daioni, meaning ‘goodness’ in Welsh, it is what you call an organic, shelf-stable, award-winning, naturally flavored milk beverage produced by Trioni Ltd., an organic dairy based in West Wales. It was established in April 2002 by three organic farmers.
The flavoured milk drinks are available in chocolate, strawberry and banana flavours and are sold in schools […]

Talking plants with Ketzel Levine

Posted on: Monday, October 29th, 2007 in: Ecology, Humor, Nutrition / Fitness / Weight

It’s the first frost here for Health Patio. Not a hard frost, just a “regular” one.
“The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air.”
The artist and author, Yankees fan, and horticulturist Ketzel Levine graciously was the voice this morning on NPR […]

Going to work and being healthy? No way.

Posted on: Thursday, October 25th, 2007 in: Humor, Work/life balance

Yes, way! The basis is N.E.A.T. (TM) or, non-exercise activity thermogenesis. “NEAT is the energy expenditure of all physical activities other than volitional sporting-like exercise. NEAT includes all those activities that render us vibrant, unique, and independent beings.”
The office - it doesn’t have to be a twisted version of a horrible gym class anymore. […]

The deep ecology of trees

Posted on: Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 in: Ecology

Around 1900 there were 11 ancient oaks left; now only 6 of them remain, but they belong to the oldest of Germany.
Book review: Remarkable Trees of the World by Thomas Pakenham.
ISBN 0393049116
Each tree is an individual being, and the photographs are like portraits of wonder, awe, and respect. This nonfiction narrative bring his travels to […]

A question of balance

Posted on: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 in: Contemplative exploration / Religion

I attended a brunch with a free lecture afterwards, and the topic was stress. (Babysitting was provided, whew!) Stress was presented as a common condition and, perhaps for some, a way of life. However, it wasn’t presented as normal or healthy. A normal amount of pressure in life areas such as […]

What’s your super power?

Posted on: Monday, October 22nd, 2007 in: Humor

Hey, you’re not superman (unless you are?) But whatever you are, there’s a super power you know you have, if you could just tap into that side of yourself. Go ahead and tell us, your secret is safe on Health Patio (smile!)

Allopathic Medicine is Great - When You Have to Call 911

Posted on: Sunday, October 21st, 2007 in: Allopathic medicine

I had a run to the ER this week for forehead stitches for my little boy. I don’t know why I keep the edges of my doors so sharp but… speed was also a factor in the incident…(both the boy and the door were in motion!) Ouch!
Our bodies are designed to self regulate and […]

Green Clothing Needs Green Cleaning

Posted on: Friday, October 19th, 2007 in: Uncategorized

After surfing around the net today, I came across this interesting store in New York City by the name of Scoop. What I really thought was interesting is that the New York Post did a spot where they were also partnering with a company to have Green cleaning supplies.
Check out the video here.