What “Extreme Weather” Can Teach Us About Climate Change
What "Extreme Weather" can teach us about climate change. Hundreds of world landmarks from Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to the Great Wall of China went dark Saturday during Earth Hour, part of a global effort to highlight climate change.
Tip #1 For Earth Day – Plant Trees
During this time each year you start to see an influx of tips and advice For Earth Day, ranging from simple to somewhat extreme. This year we'll be giving a new tip each day for the 7 days leading up to it. Our goal is to give low or no cost tips that you've not heard about 50 times before.....
Tip #2 For Earth Day – Avoid BPA In Consumer Products
BPA is controversial because it exerts detectable, hormone-like properties, raising concerns about its presence in consumer products and foods contained in such products. Starting in 2008, several governments questioned its safety, prompting some retailers to withdraw polycarbonate products.
Tip #7 For Earth Day – Buy Products From REAL Environmental Companies
Happy Earth Day! Our 7th and final tip for what has been a great Earth Day Week is "Buy products from REAL environmental companies." The reason this is more important than ever is because in a world of "spin marketing," companies are trying to make their products look green to trick you into buying from them.
Tip #3 For Earth Day – Stop Using Pesticides & Chemical Fertilizers On Your Yard
Here are just a few shocking statistics about chemical fertilizers, herbicides & pesticides. According to the U.S. National Wildlife Federation, the average suburban lawn receives 10 times as much chemical pesticide per acre, per year, as farmland. Also, where pesticides are used, 60-90% of earthworms are killed, earthworms are extremely important for maintaining soil health. They act as nature’s soil aerators.
How Safe Is Your Drinking Water from Toxic Water Pollution?
We all know water is essential to good health, but because of water pollution some of our drinking water may not be as healthy as we think. Over the past 50 years, thousands of chemicals have been widely used to make our lives more convenient. Unfortunately, many of these same chemicals can find their way into just about anything —including our drinking water.
Tip #4 For Earth Day – Use That Recycling Bin!
Everyone knows using that recycling bin is the right thing to do for the planet & with programs like “single stream” recycling out now, it has never been easier. No need to separate or sort, you can put all your recycling in the same container. Cans, bottles, paper, aluminum & plastic containers can all be recycled in one easy place.
Tip #6 For Earth Day – Look Into Solar Power At Home
Our 6th Earth Day week tip is one that will be looked at as more of a mid-long term investment rather than an immediate low cost fix and that is solar power at home.
The Shocking Truth About Planet Solar’s Trip Around The World
In Spring 2004, the seed of an idea a little crazy germinates in the mind of Raphael Domjan. He is 39 years old and Swiss. He was trained as an electronics engineer but he is also ambulance man, jet and glider pilot, and mountain guide. He has a love for Nature, he is a Jack of all trades and a fervent defender of clean energy. Like others, he feels that we rapidly need to find alternatives to our wild oil consumption but that, at the same time, the huge potential of renewable energy still need to be proven and promoted.
Eating Berries / Flavonoids May Help Memory Decline, Research Shows
FlavonoidsBerries are good for the brain, and according to a study it suggests that the flavonoids in the fruits can help fend off the mental decline of aging. Women who ate one or more servings of blueberries or two or more servings of strawberries a week over two decades had minds that, based on memory tests, were 2.5 years younger than those who ate little to no berries, research Thursday in the Annals of Neurology showed.
The Top 12 Things You Must Know When Buying A Multivitamin
The Top 12 things you must know when buying a Multivitamin. Ok, so you know you need to take a multi and when you do, it makes sense to take the best or else why bother, right? A poor quality supplement is at best a waste of money and at worst a detriment to your health, so do it right. This list is compiled from the top nutrition scientists in the industry & based on over 50 years of of clinical research.
The Top 12 Things You’re Missing In Your Osteoporosis / Calcium Supplement
Osteoporosis remains a major health issue for more than 44 million Americans. Despite the fact that Americans consume more dairy products and calcium than any other population in the world, we still have one of the highest rates of this debilitating disease.
The Shocking Truth About “National Nutrition Month”
The Shocking Truth About "National Nutrition Month". March is National Nutrition Month. In writing today’s blog post, I was interested in finding out who started and when National Nutrition Month began.
Frustrated? The Healthy Body Way To Lose Weight
Frustrated? The healthy body way to lose weight. When you try to lose weight, what do you do? Cut calories, right? Guess what can happen if you cut your calories too low—your body slows down your metabolism to try to hold on to all the fat it can. It’s a natural response mechanism—but not so great when you are trying to lose weight.
B Vitamins: 8 Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
B Vitamins: 8 Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making. As more research is done & attention is given to B Vitamins, you've probably heard someone saying they received a "B12" shot or that they're taking one of the other "B Vitamins." The mistakes start when a person thinks that they only need to pay attention to one or two of the 8 nutrients, like (B12 or Riboflavin).
Tip #5 For Earth Day – Buy Local Farm To Table Food
When considering why to buy local, consider this... Only about 10% of the fossil fuel energy used in the world’s food system is used in production; the other 90% goes into packaging, transportation, and marketing.
9 Lifestyle Habits To Feel Better, Live Longer And Be Happier.
Nine lifestyle habits you can adopt to be happier, feel better & live longer.
Finding The Energy To Work Out
Finding the energy to work out is probably one of the most common obstacles people have to deal with. With advertising everywhere about energy, the market for energy products in North America and most industrialized nations is huge and growing. Surveys have shown that one of the most common complaints from adults is lack of energy.
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WomensHealth – In A Cinch!
WomensHealth – In a Cinch. “If mom’s not happy, then nobody’s happy.” There is a lot of truth to this old saying. Moms need to take care of themselves – but often don’t. They tend to put everyone else first. This is especially true of moms with young children who are physically as well as mentally demanding. Of course, it goes without saying that getting enough rest and regular exercise are keys to mom’s and everyone else health for that matter. But surely one of the most important elements of self-care, and hardest to pull off, is eating a truly healthy diet. Mom’s need a daily diet that gives them the energy and enthusiasm to power through the most hectic days and actually have fun doing it!
WomensHealth – Busy Lives
Mom’s busy schedules dictate a lot more eating on the run which can often end up being food choices that are less than ideal or choosing to skip meals altogether. This leads to mood swings, low energy, poor stress management, illness, weight gain and often just a general lack of enthusiasm for life itself. Sound familiar? Not great for a WomensHealth.
Here is a simple tip for all you moms that will assure that you are getting optimum levels of your daily nutrient needs. What does that mean for you? It means more healthy energy, a better attitude, better coping skills, a better body shape and a life that is just more fun in general. How does that scenario sound to you?
WomensHealth – Cinch
Add a CINCH shake, one or ideally two, to your daily diet. Shake it or blend it in your favorite mini blender and drink that on the go. Grab a piece of fruit to eat with it and you’ve given yourself an outstanding start to your day! A CINCH shake is healthier and costs a lot less than fast food, plus they are absolutely Delicious!
Developed by Shaklee scientists, who are thankfully also human, and backed by 55 years of nutrition research, the CINCH shakes are powered by Leucine that helps you keep your lean muscle mass. So if you are also trying to lose weight, it helps a lot to not lose any muscle in the process, as muscle burns more calories. Let’s face it, we are all watching our weight, some are just a little better at it than others.
Each CINCH shake gives you a whopping 24 grams of non-GMO protein to keep you full and satisfied. Plus you get 35% of the Daily Value of 21 vitamins and minerals and 6 grams of fiber. It also has a low glycemic index and is lactose and gluten free. All with no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. You even have a choice of 4 flavors and the option of handy, on-the-go, serving size packets. Having a daily CINCH shake my friends, is a WomensHealth no-brainer!
WomensHealth – Committed & Trusted
The CINCH shakes, like all the Shaklee products, are unconditionally guaranteed, and that is a big reason why we at The Universal Key recommend these products exclusively. We personally experience the wonderful benefits of using these products daily and have excellent results with our clients.
Be kind to yourself so that you are better equipped to handle all the issues that women and especially moms have to deal with. The simple step of adding a CINCH shake to your daily routine could make a big difference in the quality of your life. For the sake of your health & all WomensHealth Give it a try!
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Lynne is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Therapeutic Massage and Ethics Educator with extensive study in preventative nutrition and physiology. For over 35 years, Lynne has helped thousands of people through consulting, seminars and writing.
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Berries are good for the brain, and according to a study it suggests that the flavonoids in the fruits can help fend off the mental decline of aging. Women who ate one or more servings of blueberries or two or more servings of strawberries a week over two decades had minds that, based on memory tests, were 2.5 years younger than those who ate little to no berries, research Thursday in the Annals of Neurology showed.
Blueberries and strawberries are rich in a type of flavonoid called anthocyanidins, which are know to cross from the blood into the brain and locate in the parts involved in learning and memory, said lead study author Elizabeth Devore. Flavonoids also may help mitigate the effects of stress and inflammation that could contribute to cognitive decline, she said. More studies are needed to confirm the findings.
“There is very little known about flavonoids and memory, and virtually nothing known about long-term consumption of berries and flavonoids in relation to memory,” said Devore, an instructor in medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, in a Tuesday e-mail. “This is really the first, large epidemiologic study of its kind. This is an exciting finding given that increasing berry intake is such a simple dietary modification.”
Researchers in the study included women from the Nurses’ Health Study who answered food questionnaires every four years beginning in 1980. Between 1995 and 2001, cognitive function was measured every two years in 16,010 participants who were 70 years and older. In the study, one serving was equal to half a cup (118 milliliters).
More About Eating Berries / Flavonoids & Memory Decline
They found that while berries appeared to help memory the most, other foods rich in flavonoids such as tea, onions and red wine, may also be helpful for memory, Devore said. The authors said that the improved memory may also be the result of lifestyle choices like exercising more. Women in the study who consumed the most berries also had higher physical activity levels and annual household incomes, the study said.
Now if you’re like most people you’re only getting about 20mg of flavonoids per day which is very very low. You should be getting over 300mg daily! Flavonoids are found in plant parts not typically consumed: seeds, peels, flowers, and bark. They support circulation, capillary strength, and cardiovascular health. They are also water soluble, so they tend to accumulate in the tissues rich in blood, such as the intestines and the liver. Now you could try boosting the berry servings in your diet, but you would have to eat this much each day! (Click Here For Picture) Or… you could get help from the #1 Natural Nutrition Company in the U.S. and look into “Flavomax.” This naturally safe proven effective supplement uniquely combines super concentrated extracts from blueberry, elderberry, green tea, and grape seed, among others. It will also provide you with an unmatched 300mg of flavonoids to help fight those nasty free radicals and help with memory and brain functions.
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Lynne is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Therapeutic Massage and Ethics Educator with extensive study in preventative nutrition and physiology. For over 35 years, Lynne has helped thousands of people through consulting, seminars and writing.
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Nine lifestyle habits you can adopt to feel better, live longer and be happier.
Lifestyle Habits 1-3
1. DOWN SHIFT. To reverse chronic inflammation caused by stress, find time each day to meditate, nap, pray, or enjoy a happy hour.
2. MOVE NATURALLY. We can get more physical activity naturally if we live in walk-able communities, de-convenience our homes and grow gardens. Walking is the best activity for longevity.
3. BELONG. Recommit or reconnect to your faith community, or explore a new one. No matter which faith, studies found that people who devote time to their faith community four times a month live an extra 4-14 years.
Lifestyle Habits 4-6
4. KNOW YOUR PURPOSE. People who know why they wake up in the morning live up to seven years longer than those who don’t. One of the more interesting lifestyle habits.
5. PLANT SLANT. Eat mostly a plant-based diet heavy on beans, nuts and green plants. This tip from the lifestyle habits is consistent with the USDA’s “MyPlate” recommendations to make fruits, vegetables and grains the majority of your intake.
6. RIGHT TRIBE. Your friends have a long-term impact on your health and longevity. Taking stock in who your friends are and expanding your social circle to include healthy-minded, supportive people might be one of the most powerful lifestyle habits you can implement to add years to your life.
Lifestyle Habits 7-9
7. THE 80 PERCENT RULE. Cut 20 percent of your calories with evidence-based practices: eat a big breakfast, eat with your family, use 10-inch plates and stop when you feel 80 percent full.
8. FAMILY FIRST. Living in a thriving family is worth a half-dozen extra years of life expectancy. Invest time in your kids, nurture a monogamous relationship and keep your aging parents nearby.
9. WINE AT 5. If you have a healthy relationship with alcohol, one to two glasses of wine daily could help add years to your life, especially when consumed with a healthy diet.
Maybe the best thing about these Lifestyle Habits is that they are all things you can most likely improve on rather than things that have to be started from scratch.
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Lynne is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Therapeutic Massage and Ethics Educator with extensive study in preventative nutrition and physiology. For over 35 years, Lynne has helped thousands of people through consulting, seminars and writing.
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Happy Earth Day! Our 7th and final tip for what has been a great Earth Day Week is “Buy products from REAL environmental companies.” The reason this is more important than ever is because in a world of “spin marketing,” companies are trying to make their products look green to trick you into buying from them. This term is called “Green Washing” and we’ll give you a simple example. We’ve got a specific example of a company who has blatantly done this but will avoid the specifics. If a company makes common, toxic, environmentally terrible products, but then comes out with a product with the word “Green” in it, it should raise a red flag. 
Furthermore is they aren’t committed to get rid of their toxic product, and commit to the green version, this is definitely a green washing company. Most times the only “Green” thing about their product is the Color & that’s from artificial coloring! To give you an example of one of the worlds greatest & longest standing environmental companies we’ve put together an “Environmental Heritage” timeline from the Shaklee Corporation. This commitment is one of the reasons people are so loyal to the company & a big reason why we partnered with them over 35+ years ago.
Founded in 1956, Shaklee is the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral™ certified to totally offset its
greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. For more than 50 years, Shaklee
has quietly led the way in environmental stewardship and support of social causes.
Milestones
1956 – Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee founds a company based on Living in Harmony with Nature® that is committed to developing
products to improve the health of people and the planet.
1960s - Shaklee introduces Basic-H® Concentrated Organic Cleaner, one of the first nontoxic, biodegradable cleaners.
1970s - Shaklee introduces one of the first biodegradable laundry detergents that contains no phosphates, nitrates, or
borates.
1980s
1985 - Shaklee is selected by the Wild Dolphin Project to provide environmentally friendly cleaning products for use
onboard their research vessel, Stenella. The Wild Dolphin Project is dedicated to studying the habitat of dolphins; the
organization’s relationship with Shaklee continues today.
1986 - Shaklee provides financial support and products for the first recorded, unsupported expedition by dog sled to
the North Pole, led by National Geographic® award-winning polar explorer, author, and educator Will Steger.
1987 - Shaklee is selected by Jacques Cousteau and the Cousteau Society to provide environmentally friendly
cleaning products for use onboard their research vessels, the Calypso and Alcyone.
1989 - Shaklee helps build schools and health clinics and plants more than 1 million trees in Asia through a partnership
with the American Himalayan Foundation, an organization chaired by Sir Edmund Hillary.
1989-90 - Shaklee provides financial and product support for a trans-Antarctica expedition led by Will Steger, the first
crossing of Antarctica on foot, covering 3,700 miles. Following this expedition, Steger testified before Congress on
polar and environmental issues and co-founded the Center for Environmental Education.
1990s
1990 - Nontoxic and biodegradable Basic-H® from Shaklee is chosen as one of the first official Earth Day products.
1991 - Shaklee household cleaners and personal care products are selected to be used in the Biosphere 2 Project in
Arizona.
1991 - Shaklee introduces Basic-D®, one of the first phosphate-free automatic dishwashing detergents.
1992 - Shaklee Cares®, a nonprofit organization, is established and dedicated to providing relief from natural disasters
such as tornadoes and hurricanes whose severity has been compounded by climate change.
1995 - Shaklee provides financial and product support for the third International Arctic Project led by Will Steger, the
first surface-crossing of the 2,500-mile-wide Arctic Ocean. The expedition brings information about environmental
issues and changes to the polar landscape to millions of schoolchildren worldwide.
1996 - Shaklee environmentally friendly cleaning products are selected by Ocean Alliance and the Whale Conservation
Institute to be used onboard the Odyssey, a research vessel that gathers data on contaminants throughout the
world’s oceans. This relationship continues today.
1996 - Shaklee partners with Kids for Saving Earth Worldwide to produce Earth Works Central, an environmental
resource kit for schools, parents, and community organizations.
1998 - Shaklee becomes a Charter Partner of the U.S. EPA’s Climate Wise Program, which set aggressive corporatewide
greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Milestones.
2000s
2000 - Shaklee becomes the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral™ certified to totally offset its greenhouse
gas emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment.
2000 - Shaklee opens its World Headquarters, one of the first green, energy-saving, award-winning buildings designed
using sustainable materials, including certified sustainable wood, recycled carpets, and recycled plastics. In 2001,
Shaklee received the Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award from the American Institute of
Architects.
2005 - Shaklee becomes a major partner of the Green Belt Movement, founded by Dr. Wangari Maathai, the 2004
Nobel Peace laureate.
2006 - Dr. Wangari Maathai becomes the Global Ambassador for A Million Trees. A Million Dreams™, a Shaklee
environmental campaign that raises awareness of global climate change and initiates efforts to plant trees in North
America and Africa.
2006 - Shaklee becomes a Charter Partner of the U.S. EPA’s Climate Leaders program and pledges to maintain a netzero
impact on climate change and offset 100% of its greenhouse gas emissions through 2009.
2006 – Shaklee is commended by President Bill Clinton and recognized at the Clinton Global Initiative for its leadership
in becoming carbon neutral and creating renewable energy in Africa.
2007 - Shaklee becomes a founding member of the Business Council on Climate Change, an organization of
businesses that serves as an inspiration and model of global climate stewardship by implementing effective and
economically sound solutions to climate change.
2007 - Shaklee partners with Millennium Promise to facilitate direct emissions reductions by providing sustainable solar
energy to electrify villages in Malawi, a democratic country in southeastern Africa. Millennium Promise is an
organization established by Dr. Jeffrey D. Sachs that prototypes ways to implement the United Nations’ Millennium
Development Goals.
2007 - Shaklee provides financial and product support for polar explorer Will Steger and his GlobalWarming101.com
expedition. This expedition includes an extensive educational outreach campaign to students throughout America to
raise awareness of the impact of global climate change on five Inuit communities in the Arctic.
2007 - Shaklee is the first consumer products company to offset 100% of its greenhouse gas emissions through the
U.S. EPA Climate Leaders program and use 100% green power.
2007 - Shaklee is selected by the nation’s leading child advocacy group, Healthy Child Healthy World, to be the
exclusive partner for a new video, Creating Healthy Environments for Children.
2007 - Shaklee is selected by the producers of The 11th Hour, a feature-length documentary narrated by Leonardo
DiCaprio, as a partner for its exemplary environmental leadership.
2008 – Shaklee named to the Top 20 Retail Partner list by the EPA Green Power Partnership in recognition of being a
top purchaser of green power.
2009 - Shaklee achieves EPA Climate Leaders goal of net-zero US greenhouse gas emissions from 2006-2009.
2009 - Shaklee commemorates the planting of the 1 millionth tree, a culmination of a three year campaign, “A Million
Trees. A Million Dreams, with program Ambassador and 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai and
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects, Another Reason To Buy Products From REAL Environmental Companies
Offset projects:
• Shaklee converts boilers in the Portland School District from oil to natural gas.
• Shaklee sponsors a rural electrification project in Sri Lanka and India to replace kerosene lamps and diesel
generators with solar photovoltaics that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve health for rural-dwelling
families.
• Shaklee supports the construction of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Wind Turbine Project, the first large-scale Native
American owned and operated wind turbine.
• Shaklee supports a project to convert San Bernardino County school buses from petroleum-based diesel fuel to
biodiesel fuel formulated from recycled cooking oil.
Awards Bestowed on Shaklee
• 1990 Family Circle® Green-Chip Award as one of the 10 most environmentally conscious companies.
• 2001 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards—Certificate of Recognition—from the
California Environmental Protection Agency.
• 2001 The Edmund G. “Pat” Brown Award from the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance.
• 2001 Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award, co-sponsored by the American Institute of
Architects and California Council.
• 2001 Vision for Tomorrow Award from the Direct Selling Association.
• 2002 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Climate Protection Award.
• 2002 Environmental Stewardship Award from Social Accountability International.
• 2003 Gold Medal Award for Environment & Sustainability from the Nutrition Business Journal®.
• 2003 National Environmental Excellence Award from National Association of Environmental Professionals.
• 2006 The U.S. EPA recognizes the Shaklee pledge as a Climate Leaders partner to maintain net-zero
greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 to 2009.
• 2007 Shaklee is honored with a Global Green USA Organizational Design Award for its outstanding leadership
effecting positive environmental change.
• 2007 Shaklee is designated a Green Power Partner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• 2008 Shaklee Corporation is honored with a Stevie Award at the Sixth Annual American Business Awards for
Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program.
• 2008 Shaklee named to the Top 20 Retail Partner list by the EPA Green Power Partnership in recognition of
being a top purchaser of green power.
• 2009 Roger Barnett is honored with a Clean Air Award by Breathe California in recognition of Shaklee
Corporation’s contributions to reducing global warming and improving air quality.
• 2009 Shaklee is honored with the Business Environmental Award for Sustainability from Acterra: Action for a
Healthy Planet.
• 2009 Shaklee is honored with a Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
in recognition of its commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of the nation’s voluntary
green power market.
• 2010 Shaklee is honored as an Industry Innovator by Climate Counts for the company’s leadership in taking
voluntary action to address climate change.
So the real moral of the story is….. look for companies who really act to make the environment & the world a cleaner, better place. Don’t support a company who cares so little about you and the earth that they will “trick” & lie to you just to get their hands on your hard earned money. Buy products from REAL environmental companies.
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Our 6th Earth Day week tip is one that will be looked at as more of a mid-long term investment rather than an immediate low cost fix and that is solar power at home. When putting this article together we ran across many different sources which all said the costs, savings and other numbers really depend on your home and specific set up. That made it more difficult to make this a real “informational” article. So with that said we’ve got a short video here and will link to a site with lots of great information on this topic.
Why Solar Power At Home?
To get more information on solar power at home check out Solar World
Brian is an expert in Social Marketing & Brand Awareness. His focus is on small or new businesses who want to be relevant & leverage the power of their brand. His new book in this field is currently being worked on.
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