Health & Fitness

COOL as a Cucumber

tmeronek — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna know where the cukes in your shopping cart were grown? Calmly check the label. The Feds now require Country of Origin Labels (COOL) on more foods than ever, giving you pieces of info for peace of mind.

Take a Hike

tmeronek — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Wanna tell eco-distress to get gone? Next time you hit the trails, lower your impact. Just follow a few simple principles for the good of the planet and your future outdoorsy excursions. Peace out.

Stick Up

tmeronek — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Are stealthy chems robbing your health? Never fear - just hold up on using products with perfluorocarbons (PFCs), commonly found in stain guards, beauty products, and nonstick pans - there are plenty of alternatives. Neighborhood, watch:

Top 10 Ways to Get Eco-Fit

jharper — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Survival of the Fittest

Wanna dominate at the gym...or at least hold your own when it comes to carrying your reusable bags of groceries (canned goods = serious weights)? Naturally, select one (or all) of our fitness tips to evolve your workout routine.

1. Take it outside.

Ladies and Germs

alara — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

In the days before my due date, I tried to arrange any last minute necessities for daily life - a full fridge, toothpaste, clean clothes, etc. - so we could hunker down after Roxie’s arrival.

Check Out Our (Ve)guns

tmeronek — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Afraid your biceps'll shrink away if you start eating less meat? Press those thoughts out of your mind. There are plenty of high-protein foods that don't come from animals, and (if you needed a reminder) going veggie even once a week will save major resources.

Itsy Bitsy Yogi

alara — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700

If my daughter Roxie is any indication, the originals yogi must have been infants.

The Organ Trail - Born Again Week

tmeronek — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

What's worth more than any Western Territory? Your kidney, to someone in need. Become an organ, blood, or even hair donor and, er, recycle your body parts. Lewis and Clark woulda...

Appalachia of My Eye

jmorgan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

While Theresa was chatting with Yuyun Ismawati last week, I sat down with the amazing Maria Gunnoe, another Goldman Environmental Award winner and a lifelong resident of West Virginia, who's working hard to

Are you a slave to Claritin?

tmeronek — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Break free with natural remedies. They can be just as effective as allergy drugs, but usually have fewer side effects, so you can unchain yourself from the tissue box without resorting to synthetics.