October 2011
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Editor's Choice: Awards for Best Supplements →
Oct 31st
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Editor's Choice: Awards for Best Supplements
Many people that come to me for health coaching walk into my office already taking handfuls of supplements in a very slipshod way.  Many still may be adding the “herbs du jour”  because they have heard that açaí is the new wonder weight loss product, or ginko biloba actually helps boost memory.  Many are taking massive doses of synthetic vitamins in mononutrient form. I am not...
Oct 31st
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Is Your Pain in the Neck a Pain in the Neck? →
Oct 30th
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Is Your Pain in the Neck a Pain in the Neck?
Today’s post comes from one of the most amazing women I know, Linda DesMarais. Meeting her was like opening a door to a beautiful garden that had been closed a very long time. Her sessions are unorthodox to a lot of people but I can attest personally to the power of her work. Overnight I felt much lighter and less conflicted and she helped me break through some self-limiting barriers with...
Oct 30th
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Chevy and Maine Housing Project Warms Community →
Oct 29th
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Chevy and Maine Housing Project Warms Community
In a bid to follow up on its announcement that it will reduce carbon emissions by 8 million metric tons, Chevrolet has teamed up with Maine State Housing Authority to weatherize 5,500 low income houses over the next five years. The program helps reduce energy used in these homes, improve air quality and cut resident’s heating and cooling bills. It will also aggregate tons of avoided CO2...
Oct 29th
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Foodie Friday: Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies →
Oct 28th
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Conscious Parenting and Music →
Oct 27th
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Sale Alert: 30% Off Beauty Without Cruelty at... →
Oct 26th
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Sale Alert: 30% Off Beauty Without Cruelty at...
LovingEco, one of my favorite sites for bringing awesome eco-friendly products to us at up to 70% off retail. Every once in awhile they have such an awesome find I have to share it with all of you. This week, they have found the most amazing product line that is vegan  to showcase and even give us a 30% discount.  Beauty Without Cruelty was founded in the UK in 1963 with a goal to manufacture...
Oct 26th
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Book Review: Awakening the Essential Feminine →
Oct 25th
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Book Review: Awakening the Essential Feminine
I love reading but with day to day life, family, work and maintaining a home, it can be a challenge to find the time. When I was approached to review Awakening The Essential Feminine: Claiming Your Influential Power by Maureen Simon, I made time. I am very glad I did. This was one book I could not put down. There are many books out there that try to help women find the strength to “do it...
Oct 25th
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Whole Foods $20 Gift Card Cold and Flu Giveaway →
Oct 24th
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Whole Foods $20 Gift Card Cold and Flu Giveaway
Just in time for cold and flu season, Whole Foods Market is, once again, reaching out to the community to discuss how to prevent or, at the very least, lessen the effects of winter cold and flu holistically and naturally.  In the previous article on The Organic Blonde, we discussed ways to naturally treat the common cold such as sleep, limiting sugar in diet and Vitamin D supplements.  Whole...
Oct 24th
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How to Naturally Prevent a Cold This Winter →
Oct 23rd
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How to Naturally Prevent a Cold This Winter
Ah-choo! It’s cold season in the Northern Hemisphere. For those living in the cooler climates of the world, this is the time of year when folks start experience the symptoms of the common cold. Some cold viruses can be nasty while others are mild yet still a cause of frustration. As we move into the primetime of cold season it makes sense to look at what we can do to prevent colds and what...
Oct 23rd
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Let Books Babysit Your Kids →
Oct 22nd
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Let Books Babysit Your Kids
I recently posted on why TV is such a bad habit for kids. There are numerous studies that show the damage that TV does to the developing brain. For as many studies as there are on TV, there are an equal amount - maybe even more, on the benefits of reading. And, reading can (and should) be used as a babysitter. You can take books where ever you go to occupy your children. I know a woman who has 17...
Oct 22nd
Young vegetarians: Getting the nutrition they need →
davegan: This is a great, encouraging article from CNN about younger people becoming vegetarian and vegan. It’s a quick read and would be a good one to email to any uncertain parents out there (*wink, wink*). http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/21/health/young-vegetarians-nutrition/index.html
Oct 21st
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Vanilla Rice Pudding with Chocolate Panna Cotta →
Oct 21st
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Vanilla Rice Pudding with Chocolate Panna Cotta
I know you may be thinking that a healthy lifestyle cannot include dessert. Guess what? You would be WRONG. Living an organic lifestyle, in my view, is all about balance and using quality REAL ingredients helps any dish, no matter how rich, become more nutritious and healthy. I also believe that if you savor what you are eating instead of woofing it down also helps the body assimilate the...
Oct 21st
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The World Has Gone Pink →
Oct 20th
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The World Has Gone Pink
Has pinkwashing gone overboard? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, millions of people wear pink in support of raising awareness for breast cancer. Over the years, awareness has highlighted the benefits of consistent breast cancer testing, prevention methods, and even support groups for those with breast cancer. Awareness has also elevated the importance of finding a cure for...
Oct 20th
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Journey into Green with Blissmobox →
Oct 18th
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Journey into Green with Blissmobox
I am always thrilled when I receive my Blissmobox. It’s the excitement of Christmas year round. You never quite know what to expect in the box. Blissmobox is brought to you by Blissmo, the people who bring you daily deals on the eco-friendliest of products. You subscribe to the box so every month you get this box of products that focus on eco-friendly, organic and/or fair trade.  Each...
Oct 18th
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Did Someone Say GMO? →
Oct 17th
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Did Someone Say GMO?
October is National NON-GMO month and my call to action for all my readers is to arm you with the information you need to answer the questions of what exactly are GMOs (Genetically modified organisms) and why they are created and  to demand labeling for all genetically modified food products in the US and Canada. Californians are gathering strength (and signatures) in their bid to pass...
Oct 17th
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Meatless Monday: Fattoush Salad →
Oct 17th
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Meatless Monday: Fattoush Salad
The other night my husband and I were trying to figure out, at 9pm, that would fill us up and not weigh us down for bed at the same time.  Rummaging around in the refrigerator, we found all the ingredients for fattoush, a Lebanese salad with sumac, seasonal vegetables, and arabic bread (usually a bit stale). Sumac is a deep red purple seasoning that imparts a lemony flavor to foods. It’s...
Oct 17th
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Ask The Organic Blonde: Natural Acne Treatments →
Oct 16th
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Ask The Organic Blonde: Natural Acne Treatments
Just as there are many factors in causing acne flareups, there are many natural treatments for acne available as well. Instead of running to your dermatologist for harsh and even potentially dangerous drugs and treatments, try these holistic acne treatments at home. Please remember these are not quick fixes. You should start to see improvements within 2 to 4 weeks. Try Oil Cleansing.  Surprised?...
Oct 16th
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3 Everyday Environmentally Friendly Places →
Oct 15th
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3 Everyday Environmentally Friendly Places
We go through our days running errands, going to work, playing and meeting friends. As we do these everyday activities, there are a number of places that are inherently environmentally friendly that are often overlooked. When we become aware of these places, we can use their services more often and start practicing the environmentally conscious behaviors they promote. 1) The Library The library...
Oct 15th
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Ayurvedic Lemon Fig Muffins →
Oct 14th
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One Day's Wages is a new international movement... →
Oct 14th
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Yahoo Homepages for Homerooms!
This school year help Yahoo enhance our schools and fund school projects that wouldn’t have a chance through normal funding channels. It’s simple and quick to make Yahoo! your homepage and help our schools fund projects not available through the usual funding sources. Help our homerooms! Original Article
Oct 13th
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Madara Botanical Rejuvenation Kit Giveaway!
For radiant skin this holiday season add this skincare heavy hitter to your Christmas list, readers!  Madara is a natural and organic range of cosmetics that is certified according to international ECOCERT standard. Its ingredients include biologically certified flower and herb extracts from the Baltic region, as well as other natural substances. Madara is powerful and effective skincare, makeup...
Oct 13th
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Pros and Cons of the Local Food Movement
For several years now the local food movement has been gaining momentum. It is important to look at the intentions behind the local food movement and the cost and benefits of eating local food in order to make wise decisions about how you will spend your food dollars. The idea behind eating locally is that it will more efficiently support the local economy and save the fuel that would be used...
Oct 12th
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Meatless Monday: Loubia B'Zeit (Lebanese Green...
Loubia b’zeit (string beans with olive oil) is Lebanese recipe heaven for me. It’s comfort food, really healthy, low-fat for those who care about that sort of thing, vegetarian/vegan, and oh, if I didn’t mention already….. absolutely delicious. Even the most die hard vegetable haters love this dish. It’s super simple too. Perfect for Meatless Monday, serve it with...
Oct 10th
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Are We Amusing our Kids to Boredom?
Have you ever witnessed a child walking out of his room, grumbling, “I’m bored. There’s nothing to do,” abandoning a mountain of toys? This seems to be a common household occurrence in America today, and parents are stymied for a solution. “You have a million toys - go play.” Well Mom, that’s the problem. At some point along the way we have bought into...
Oct 9th
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Do It Yourself Cleaning Products
Many households have those cupboards, and under the sink spaces that are full of various cleaning products. There is one to clean the countertops, one for floors, another for showers, one for wood and the list goes on. Not only are all of those products expensive, but full of chemicals. Some of these chemicals can be very harsh and all cleaning products should be kept away from children. To...
Oct 8th