In my last post, I rode the New York Times yoga wave, which is now drowned out by opposing sides duking it out. Of course, I’m not anti-yoga. As my kids can attest to when we were skiing a few weeks ago, I’m just a lot more cautious with my body as I get older. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Health'
Why I Don’t Do Yoga Anymore (video)
January 8th, 2012 · 10 Comments · Health, Inspiration
I used to love yoga. Did it all the time…almost everyday. Now I do bodywork, and believe me, my body needs it. Why? Because I used to do yoga. Bad Back A few years ago, I developed a twinge in my back. The twinge turned into a sharp pain deep in my left side that [...]
Why I Keep Fighting
December 7th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Environment, Health, Nature, Politics, Pollution
Before I begin discussing a matter that affects us all, I want to thank my Econesting followers for supporting environmental issues. OK, deep breath… As many of you know, I’m concerned about pollution. Air, water, land…you name it, I’ll fight for it. Clean air is a complicated issue made messier and mushier by politics. It [...]
Tags:air pollution·Clean Air Act·EPA·MCAF·mercury·Moms Clean Air Force·pollution
Seasonal Gratitude: Take The Test
November 23rd, 2011 · 7 Comments · Family, Health, Inspiration, Kids
Did you know feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life can actually attract more of the types of things you want? As we celebrate Thanksgiving, the positive virtue of giving thanks is an expression of gratitude. This means more to me than just being thankful. It’s an acknowledgment that evokes empathy…and [...]
Food Rule Backlash
November 13th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Art, Books, Family, Food, Health, Sustainable Living
“Do all your eating at a table. No, a desk is not a table.” Guilty. Ted says the illustration above is of me. It’s not, but it could be. How many food rules do you break? Michael Pollan has added 19 new rules in his latest book, Food Rules: an eater’s manual, and they’ve been [...]
Tags:Art·books·farming·fish·Food·Food Rules·illustration·Maira Kalman·meat·mercury·Michael Pollan·sustainable food
Clean Air Design: 5 Cool Picks
August 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment · Fashion, Green Home, Health, Music, Sustainable Living
Can clean air design change the world? Like most artists, designers create objects for our families that reflect social and environmental issues and trends. To solve a health and environmental problem such as air pollution, designers are doing their part in creating homes, clothing, cars and communities that address the crisis. The Moms Clean Air [...]
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Tracking Air Pollution: There’s An App For That!
July 20th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Environment, Family, Health
There’s a breath of fresh air coming from that smartphone you covet in your purse or pocket. It can track air pollution exposure where you live. The National Institutes of Health recently funded a two-year grant to University at Buffalo for exploring data that will link air pollution to location with the study participants’ smartphones. [...]
Tags:apps·chemicals·children·clean air·Clean Air Act·EDF·EPA·Health·Kids·MCAF·mercury·Moms Clean Air Force·research·scientists·Smartphones·technology
Worth Fighting For
July 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Education, Environment, Family, Health
I visited my mom for her birthday last week. She always possessed a practical, no-nonsense attitude. Mom is the personification of a hip 80 year-old, but she reminds me often that growing up during the Depression gives her an edge of realism. Her mind is as sharp as a tack, so even at her advanced [...]
Tags:advocacy·clean air·Clean Air Act·economy·EPA·Family·MCAF·mercury·mom·Moms Clean Air Force
5 Scientists (and Dr. Oz) Make Clean Air Sense
June 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Environment, Family, Health, Sustainable Living
Scientists are not political big shots, or the rock stars of the environmental movement. They are concerned citizens like you and I who set out to systematically discover and document answers to pressing scientific queries. Doctors, nurses, researchers and professors devote their lives to making the world a better place for our families. Earlier this [...]
Tags:asthma·children·clean air·Clean Air Act·coal·doctors·EDF·electric·EPA·gas·Health·Kids·MCAF·mercury·Moms Clean Air Force·politics·pollution·science·scientists·solar·wind
Renewable Energy: Table Talk With T and Me
June 14th, 2011 · 7 Comments · Books, Eco-Friendly, Environment, Family, Food, Green Home, Health, Inspiration, Kids, Sustainable Living
Dinnertime is always a savory affair in my nest. My husband, Ted is truly an outstanding cook. His food is seasoned to perfection, served in an appealing manner, and absolutely scrumptious. Savory in all the best ways. Ted’s meals set the tone for family dinnertime dynamics that follow suit. After reading Laurie David’s inspiring, informative, [...]
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