There are many types of addiction among individuals, harmless and harmful - chocoholics, alcoholics, shopaholics and workaholics, to name the more popular.  However, you have probably not heard of the most beneficial addiction of all - the ecoholic, of which Adria Vasil is proud to be one. Simply put, the ecoholic is somebody who is addicted to the planet Earth.  Adria Vasil's "Ecoholic: Your Guide to the Most Environmentally Friendly Information, Products, and Services", which is a comprehensive compendium of Vasil's knowledge acquired through 5 years of writing for Canada's NOW Magazine in her "Ecoholic" column, is probably the best guidebook on becoming one. When you read the book, you will observe that the language used is no-nonsense, direct and practical with just the right kind of edge and entertainment to it.  You will want to refer to it to answer your pressing questions about eco-friendly choices but once you do get your answers, you will want to know more and so far, it has yet to disappoint. There are many examples of everyday products that Vasil exposes for their dangers to the environment, the dangers to the people behind the manufacture of the product especially on children, and the dangers to the ...

You may ask why spend on space programs under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) when there are so many problems besetting us on Earth.  After all, research on space will not benefit quality of life for humankind precisely because we lead our lives on the terra firma, not in the heavens. Well, your doubts are valid on many points.  However, all your doubts will be erased once your realize that the NASA space programs have generated many spin-offs in technologies that have benefited and continues to benefit all of humankind especially in terms of improving our quality of life on Earth.  As a matter of fact, it can be hard finding an area of human life that has not benefited from said NASA technology spin-offs. Spin-Off Areas From national security and economy to personal productivity and lifestyle, NASA technology has touched them all.  As such, every penny spent on the space programs is well worth the taxpayer's money.  Below are just some of these beneficial spin-offs where life in the house is concerned: Air Quality Monitor - Yes, the air quality monitor used in your home has its roots in space technology although it was first used for industrial applications to determine ...

Solar energy has come to the rescue of Haiti after it was struck with January 12 earthquake that claimed thousands of lives.  There is no electricity to energize hospitals and relief work past dusk.  Sol Inc. a Palm City based company donated solar lighting supplies that would help relief workers work round the clock.  The solar revolution has finally caught up after several decades. Solar Panels for Clean Energy For decades, the world relied on the earth's resources for energy.  These resources are non-renewable and are feared to be on the decline and some of these have cause havoc on the environment causing air and water pollution.  An alternative is solar energy.  To use the sun's energy, the sun's energy is trapped and stored in solar panels. Solar panels do not produce energy, but stores the sun's energy and processed later into usable energy for homes and using this type of energy reduces C02 emissions.  With a growing awareness of environmental hazards, the world is shifting to go green with the government-approved installation of solar panels in homes, schools, churches, hospitals and other government and ...

When it comes to breastfeeding today, many moms are beginning to wonder if there could even be contamination in breast milk.  Not sure that this is true?  Well, it's time to take a closer look at the pros and cons of breastfeeding and whether there could be a problem with contamination. For those who are living in countries that are developed, research has shown that all humans have a toxic burden that is quite large on the body.  This comes from being exposed to many different chemicals, which occurs in rural, urban, and suburban environments.  Of course, this is definitely alarming, but it's even more alarming to realize that some of these chemicals do show up in the breast milk and they can be passed along to babies. Many women are beginning to realize that there are environmental issues that surround breastfeeding and whether or not it is truly the best choice today.  Breast milk often attracts contaminants, such as heavy metals, because of the high protein and fat that is contained in it.  Not only do babies get the proteins, sugars, and fats needed, but they also end up being fed contaminants in our own bodies, including rocket fuel, dry cleaning ...

During the winter months, many people deal with the flu and colds.  Wondering why it is so hard to avoid dealing with these uncomfortable illnesses?  Well, many times we actually invite the flu in.  We end up skipping our exercising, we start eating bad foods, and with the holidays, often the body gets overburdened and deals with a lot of toxic buildup.  During these months we often start feeling wet, inert, cold, and dense.  Kapha can start rising, and the body can start dealing with congestion. The body works to try to get rid of the buildup of toxins before it leads to even more problems.  So, often the flu or a cold is the way that the body works to clean itself out, although it definitely is not pleasant for you. You may think about going to the store and grabbing anti inflammatories, decongestants, cough suppressants, and other drugs, but this may not be the best option.  Ayurvedic medicine encourages helping to support the body as it cleanses itself out, although this makes us deal with symptoms that are uncomfortable.  Let's take a look at some natural ways that you can work on dealing with the flu or a cold. When you ...