July, 2010
Valerian – A Natural Aid For Sleeping Problems
affiliate program Since the days of the ancient Greeks, the herb Valerian (Latin for “strong”) has been used to treat insomnia, epilepsy, digestive and liver problems. It has also been dispensed as a treatment for urinary tract infections. Utilized as a perfume in the Middle Ages, Native Americans also used the ground root as a [...]
Have You Hugged Your Planet Today?
PlanetHugger Boston 2010 is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and empowering children and adults, individuals and families, urbanites and small town folks to come together in their communities and workplaces to create a more sustainable planet for future generations. This year’s PlanetHugger Boston festival will be held at the Seaport World Trade Center on July 24th [...]
Green Business Ideas for Existing Businesses
Image via Wikipedia Recent years have been plagued by many calamities that are associated with or have contributed to the deteriorating environment. The concept of global warming has become a household issue these days. All of us are now aware of how we could do our share to help lessen the pollutants that affect our [...]
10 Most Effective Ways to Save Energy in Your Home
According to the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association there are many ways that we can all do our parts to save energy in our homes. Image via Wikipedia The typical usage in a New England home looks something like this: 61% goes to heating the interior space in our homes. 4% goes to Air Conditioning that [...]
Follow the Mercury Trail
Marine biologist Stephen Palumbi reveals the surprisingly tight link between the health of our oceans and our own health and well being. By showing how toxins enter the food chain at the bottom of the ocean’s scale and ultimately end up in our own food supplies. His study of Japanese fish markets and the origins [...]





