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Heave Ho: Cruise Line Abandons Plastic Bottles

Nov 27, 2019 07:30AM

As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020.

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Lung Relief: Biosolar Leaf Purifies Air in London

Nov 27, 2019 07:30AM

Large, solar panel-like structures on the sides of buildings are being used to grow microalgae, phytoplankton and diatoms, purifying the air while generating breathable oxygen.

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Repurposing Weeds: Pond Plants Offer Protein Strategy

Nov 27, 2019 07:30AM

Duckweed, a fast-growing plant that blooms on bodies of water, is a superior protein source relatively free of allergens or endangered by climate change.

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Burn Notice: Safe and Sustainable Fireplace Practices

Nov 27, 2019 07:30AM

Sustainable, safe and healthy practices for using indoor fireplaces and wood stoves—especially when it comes to maintaining air quality.

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A Natural Solution to Sleep Apnea

Nov 03, 2019 01:07PM

According to a National Institutes of Health study, most people believe that sleep apnea is caused by a sagging soft pallet or by some other obstructive tissue in the throat.

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Reflexology and Zzzzs: From Restless to Relaxed

Nov 03, 2019 01:05PM

We all know that sleep is important, but many people don’t know that it’s essential for physical, mental, emotional and behavioral health.

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Gluten and the Gut

Nov 03, 2019 12:26PM

With cold and flu season just around the corner, it’s a good time to be considering the condition of our immune system.

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Psychedelics and the Float Tank

Nov 03, 2019 11:07AM

One branch of plant medicine is that of psychedelics, which have been shown to be helpful for many issues.

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Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

Oct 31, 2019 06:30AM

A hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells, one of the most difficult to treat types.

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Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines

Oct 31, 2019 06:30AM

Study finds that drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day raises the odds of a headache that day or the next.

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Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides

Oct 31, 2019 06:30AM

Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month.

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Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

Oct 31, 2019 06:30AM

Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions.

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