But step back from that for a second. First, didn't your boss begin with the positive, saying you did a good job? If all she wanted to do was tear you down, why would she say that? Next, look at yourself. Maybe if you're being really honest, you'll admit that …

Not anything. Good seeds boost you up. Bad ones tear you down. And I'm no longer being torn because she showed me what true friendship was. This isn't to say that good seeds always feel good when they're planted. Some of the best seeds you can get come in the …

Good seeds are anything that helps you grow and flower. Something I didn't know during the gardening adventure I told you about in the last article but that I know now is that the pros will put plants together that benefit one another. For example, one plant might keep pests …

For all the logical and logistical reasons to print your photos, the best reason is emotional. The plants that were the most effective include Japanese royal ferns, spider plants, Boston ferns, purple waffle plants, English ivy, areca palms, golden pothos, aloe vera, snake plants, and peace lilies. Plants are natural …

And the personal connections you make doing volunteer work can become valuable assets in your professional life. Every July from ninth grade through my sophomore year in college, I traveled north from Kentucky to the Boundary Waters where Ontario straddles the Minnesota border for a canoe trip. My companions were …

So if you want to get smarter, improve your memory, live longer, and become an all-around better person, make sure to toss a article in your bag the next time you leave the house. In their 2017 State of the Air report, the American Lung Association stated that despite progress …

Over time, this list can become a valuable reference guide, helping you keep track of what you like, what you don't, and how to find more articles that align with your tastes. You also want to use an air cleaning filter. There are two types of air cleaning devices for …

I got to stop. What sticks in my memory most, beyond the terror of not being able to breathe, was the feeling of being loved unconditionally by my parents, how much I hated having asthma, and how I wanted to kill whatever was causing the attacks so I could go …

Print extra copies of your favorite photos to gift to friends. He and his team study how pollution affects the heart and blood vessels and how exposure to polluted air affects the risk of obesity and diabetes. His research is supported by several grants from the National Institutes of Health …

On it you shall not do any work. Be helpful if they ask, but the best way to teach is by example. Know that however dire things may sound or look, if you are willing to live with a green heart, one small green heart action taken each day will …

So if you are on a red-eye to Toledo, now would be a great time to try it out before diving into that New York Times bestseller or latest Hollywood hit. Do you think your skincare has an impact on the environment? If there's any environmental impact at all, it's …

Multiple studies have found a correlation between insufficient sleep (six hours or less) and an increased risk of cancer. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health. As you read this article, you will have the chance to make individual decisions of what will work for you. Here …

There's a straightforward solution: Turn off your notifications! We have job stress, family stress, health stress, and emotional stress, but the stress that no one talks about and the one that intersects with all the others is what I call Environmental Stress Syndrome, the next public health pandemic. Our bodies …

It allows me to be a better person and a better partner, since I arrive home refreshed and ready to ease into an evening of disconnection. You will learn a lot of terminology that is used in packaging and is designed to get you to buy something, not necessarily because …

You keep your old number, use a normal SIM card, and get three weeks of use per battery charge. As His Royal Highness Prince Charles says so well in his article Harmony: A New Way Of Looking At Our World, the planet has fallen out of harmony with the natural …

Sharon Salzberg occasionally runs online meditation challenges for a few weeks or a month, sending out daily guided audio meditations and reflective writings. Why buy clothes I don't absolutely love when they just sit in the back of my closet. often do you print documents double-sided? It can be annoying …

Often, practicing moderation is harder than quitting--it requires both willpower and consistent mindfulness about when and how much you're consuming. We share a collective intention. Like me, you've made a conscious choice to live with a green heart. But in order to effect real change, you'll need to get more …

Don't nap after 3:00pm. Practitioners will all prescribe an herbal formula based on their own methods. There are now a growing number of dentists who understand the intimate connection between oral health and overall health and the importance of not placing any toxic materials or metals into the teeth …

Sleep is also essential for memory retention, which Dr Walker likens to click[ing] the `save' button on those newly created files. It could be that moment when you hear on the news that plastics now outnumber sea life six to one, and when the sun breaks down plastic trash …

It magnifies positive emotions. Our home was even featured in the Los Angeles Times. This was pre-LEED certification (that is, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, created by the US Green Building Council), the most popular green building certification, now used worldwide. Although eating organic/local food and living in …

We were cranky and tired and often joked to each other about wishing we could just run away to the woods. Who hasn't found peace and inspiration walking through a forest, diving into ocean waves, or experiencing the simple pleasures of a park filled with songbirds? We need no PhD …

We may think of meat as a good source, but that's because the meat we eat today is the marbled muscle of domesticated animals, not the sinewy stuff of their wild forebears. We look forward to getting to know you, and hope you will find understanding, support, and friendship. To …

When that house filled up, we added a second, Lorraine (after my grandmother), and then a third, Clara (after Pete's). Choices we can make in everyday lifestyle decisions that effectively have the power to spearhead a revolution redefining health and accessibility to green lives. Gay has considered everything from water …

We encourage everyone to share what worked for them rather than tell someone else what to do. Take a minute or two now to think about your feet on the floor. What do you notice when you think about your feet? Now, instead of thinking about the feet, explore the …

As the core group that met regularly got closer because they had a lot in common, including children the same age, similar interests, and homes near one another, a key challenge became keeping the meetings clique-free so that everyone felt welcomed and at home. One of the first things people …

While there's nothing wrong with journaling about beloved objects, studies show that focusing on your gratitude for the people in your life can help alleviate loneliness and boost self-esteem. Is the concept of our eroding environment so scary that it is easier to look the other way? Or is the …

Balance Your Downtime takes these ideas further, offering tips for committing dedicated stretches of time to new adventures as well as rest, relaxation, and even boredom. From that day on, Murray became my primary health care practitioner as well as my friend. Coincidently, at that time, the home I was …

This concern was widespread in 2008, when a big fuss was made about the omega-6 fat content in tilapia (a kind of fish), with wildly hyped media stories suggesting that donuts and bacon were somehow safer to eat. Not surprisingly, the energy in the room would sink each time Carlotta …

You can choose to have 99 percent of your attention on your breath and only 1 percent on the sensation. They are bad for us . We have very compelling evidence regarding the kinds of foods and diets that are associated with reduced risk of premature death and chronic disease -- and …

Sometimes they are looking for ways to manage a chronic health condition, such as pain, depression, or anxiety, or they may want to learn to meditate or simply be more present in their life. Butter is a concentrated source of saturated fat and relatively little else. Nearly all of the …

Jamie used to dread those Saturday nights when she didn't have her kids, a date lined up, or other social plans. Studies have also shown increased activation in the area of the brain that affects perspective. Most of us spend a lot of time fantasizing about the future or wishing …

Denise's big turn-off is a man who's too eager. This article is partially a summary of his article and highlights this fundamental aspect of care, and how to ensure it can be done effectively and positively. In the penultimate article, Ellis and Astell provided us with information in the much …

The activities also offer opportunities for you to explore what nourishes you, so you can draw on them when you need them and incorporate them regularly into your everyday life. There will be no point in debating diet for human health on a planet no longer hospitable to human habitation …

That said, I discourage dieting in general, and have gone so far as to write on any number of occasions that dieting should die. It just means that he knows what he wants and what he can offer. Gina straightening her hair and buying maternity lingerie wasn't going to change …

Therefore, nothing we thought we knew about the association between saturated fat and heart disease risk can be accepted as true. The above pertains to all studies conducted on the topic, no matter how robust they may seem to be, and no matter how unrelated to the work of Ancel …

With perfect use, such as in a laboratory or clinical setting, the OCP is 99% effective. Typical use reflects the rate of unintended pregnancies among all individuals taking the pill. With typical use, the OCP is only 91% effective. This accounts for how women take the pill in everyday life …

While women should have access to LARC methods after childbirth, the OPA warns that given the historical coercive practices related to contraception, providers should not encourage high rates of use that may lead to coercion. What do women think about LARC methods? Research shows that when contraceptive options are free …

I can tell you from first-hand experience, that is no easy task. I have done it a number of times, working on the particulars of a nutrient profiling algorithm, developing consensus about the fundamentals of good nutrition, and clarifying the history of the Seven Countries Study , to name just a …

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Lucille Ball, who really was pregnant, insisted. The script was approved by a priest, rabbi, and minister, who gave the green light as long as they did not use the word, pregnant. Lucy was expectant. Apparently, that's what eclamptic women looked like thousands of years ago, so doctors gave them …