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January 23, 2013 • in Environment

The Bizarre Insanity
of Banning Bottled Water

You may have seen the news on Facebook or heard the stories on NPR: Concord, Massachusetts, has banned bottled water, and certain “liberal” colleges in Vermont have banned it, too. I blame it on Al Gore, who spent most of his media attention after the huge success of Inconvenient Truth blaming bottled water (and incandescent lightbulbs) for our climate problems. Not GMOs, which he helped make possible. But bottled water—the ONLY healthy cold drink available for sale….

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January 22, 2013 • in Health

5 Steps for Mental, Spiritual,
and Physical Rejuvenation

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD. Turn on the TV, radio, iPad/pod/phone or computer and there they are: countless weight-loss ads pushing pills and potions, promising muffin-top weight loss and a perfect life of bliss once you magically melt your love handles. Instead of falling for the usual January hype, how about breaking out of the script, ditching the propaganda, and planning on a year of genuine, sustainable-for-life transformation? Here are some basics to get you started.

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January 21, 2013 • in Health

50 Things I Learned in My First 50
Years, Part 2

Thank you for all of the support for the first half of my list, 50 Things I Learned in My First 50 years, Part 1. Please check it out if you haven’t already. Here’s the second part of my list…

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January 18, 2013 • in Maria Recommends

A Better Awards Ceremony

by guest blogger Alberto Gonzalez. I know many of us watched the Golden Globes last weekend, and while I do admire the work of our fine actors, I’d love to see as much fanfare for these people: The Social Venture Network (SVN) Hall of Famers. SVN is an organization that has dedicated 25 years to promoting social entrepreneurship and sustainable development in business.

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January 16, 2013 • in Health

50 Things I Learned in My First 50
Years, Part 1

A year ago this month, I turned 50 for the first and last time. And for my 50th last year I went to an island and wrote in my journal and thought about where I’ve been and where I want to go next, and I made this list. Since I’m about to turn 51, I thought I’d revisit it. It’s still true for me! Hope you like it!

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January 14, 2013 • in Health

6 Ways to Detoxify Your Heart

This time of year, there is info everywhere on how to detoxify your body. Whatever toxin you want to remove, or part of your body you want to cleanse, there’s a smoothie for that! Now, I love smoothies, and I believe that physical detoxification is an essential health practice. But I also believe that the most toxic toxins start in our hearts. And for true health, healing, and happiness that’s where we need to start.

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January 11, 2013 • in Maria Recommends

Broom-swept

by guest blogger Renee James. If you’ve sold a house or bought a house, you attach a particular meaning to that phrase, “broom-swept.” As a seller, usual contract terms require that on closing day, you deliver a “broom-swept” house, no more, no less. As a buyer, you can expect to take possession of a home free from dust bunnies, no more, no less. Last week, I played the part of the seller, with broom in hand…I felt like I was doing so much more than just prepping for the sale.

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