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Asbestos Found in Crayons and Children’s Toys: Deadly Chemical in Made-in-China Products

Nov 30, 2015 07:48AM

Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.

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Potatoes Don’t Pack on Pounds: Popular Misconception Mashed

Nov 30, 2015 07:48AM

In a recent study, overweight people on varied diets showed a slight weight loss after eating five to seven servings of potatoes a week.

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Spirituality is Beneficial for Cancer Patients: Strong Belief System Aids the Ill

Nov 30, 2015 07:48AM

Cancer patients with strong religious or spiritual beliefs experience fewer symptoms, lower anxiety and distress, and stronger social health, researchers find.

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Superfruit Antioxidants Found in Chilean Maqui Berry: Packs a Powerful Punch of Health Benefits

Nov 30, 2015 07:48AM

A special antioxidant in the Chilean maqui berry reduces LDL and blood sugar, boosts the health of blood vessels, and may even counter the aging effects of UVB rays on skin.

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Meditation Linked to Telomere Integrity in Cancer Patients: Mindfulness Helps Recovery

Nov 30, 2015 07:48AM

The chromosomal decline common in breast cancer is averted when patients either do yoga and meditate or participate in a therapy support group.

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Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.

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Uncommon Devotion: Religion in America Shows Resilience

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.

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Sentient Beings: New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.

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Greener Globe: World Powers Vow Cuts in Emissions

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

More than 200 nations are submitting action plans to the United Nations to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 40 to 70 percent within 35 years.

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Post-It Progress: 3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

Collaborating with environmental groups, 3M Corporation is mandating that its suppliers meet strict sustainability and human-rights standards.

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Good Tithings: Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.

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Hear Ye!: Dutch Court Upholds Climate Action as a Human Right

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

In a precedent-setting ruling, a Dutch court has ruled that government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions.

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Shipping News: Early Bird Gift Shipping Saves Stress, Money and Resources

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.

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Interactive Government: White House Responds to Online Petitions

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM

President Obama’s office has a team assigned to facilitate responses to online petitions that garner more than 100,000 signatures.

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Heavenly Scents: How to Make Your Own Natural Oil Fragrances

Nov 30, 2015 07:47AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Using essential oils to blend your own distinctive fragrances, we both tap into their healing powers and avoid the toxins found in most commercial perfumes.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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