Over the past few decades scientists have learned a great deal about the negative effects of marijuana on the physiology. People seem to be most familiar with the effect THC (tetrahydrocannabinol: marijuana’s primary active ingredient) has on the brain, but sometimes underestimate the severe trouble it can cause other parts of the physiology. I recently read … Continue reading »
Organic Chicken Fajitas
Today I made organic chicken fajitas for lunch. They are easy to make, and so tasty! My recipe is below. Keep in mind you can always switch out the chicken for refried beans if you are a vegetarian! Cooking time: Approximately 35 mins Serves 4-5 What you’ll need: 1 pound organic or naturally raised chicken … Continue reading »
OCCUPY | How we achieved women’s rights, voting rights, worker rights & gay rights
“The Occupy movement has helped rebuild class solidarity and communities of mutual support on a level unseen since the time of the Great Depression.” -Noam Chomsky Often I hear people say occupying is a waste of time; history shows quite the opposite is true. In President Obama’s commencement address at Barnard college, he urges … Continue reading »
Refreshing Italian Orange Fennel Salad | The Energy of Food
The days are getting warmer and it’s almost summer, that means it’s time to introduce more cooling foods into our diet to balance the heat! This includes raw salads, fruit and other cooling foods. This Italian orange fennel salad is delicious and refreshing, and only takes a few minutes to make! What you’ll need: (serves … Continue reading »
Leading by Example | Maharishi University’s New Sustainable Living Center
Maharishi University of Management (MUM), in Fairfield, Iowa, is the first university to offer a sustainable living program to its students. MUM not only teaches their students about sustainable living, but the university itself practices what it preaches. Maharishi University’s new sustainable living center will produce 30% more energy than it uses; everything about the … Continue reading »
A Perfect Day to Share With You | Photo Diary
It’s a little after midnight and I should be getting ready for bed now, but I know I won’t be able to sleep with the fresh wisdom that’s been set in my mind from a perfect day. I’m buzzed on life…and possibly still buzzed from the super strong cold brew coffee I had earlier. The … Continue reading »
Don’t Be Fooled By “Natural” Deodorant
Recently when in the supermarket I came across an Arm & Hammer brand of “natural” deodorant. It proclaimed on the label it was aluminum and paraben free. I picked it up, took the cap off and smelled it…it smelled great! It smelled like it would actually work like a commercial deodorant. I got really excited … Continue reading »
5 Buzzworthy Items | Become a Conscious Consumer | Green News
Sustainable living and conscious consuming have not only become a trend, they have become a way of life. The local and organic food market has grown rapidly over the past decade, and the time has come for fashion to join the show. Come catch the buzz with us eco-fashion lovers; get in the loop, set … Continue reading »
Israel Bans Too-Skinny Models
Thanks to fashion photographer Adi Barkan, Israel is the first country to formally legislate against too-skinny models. After Barkan’s first hand experience of former Israeli model, Hila Elmalich dying of anorexia in his arms, he decided to take it upon himself to campaign for legislation banning the use of anorexic models. In Israel, models must now have a … Continue reading »
Blueberry Boy Bait
I’ve recently become acquainted with the mouth-watering food blog, Smitten Kitchen; consequently I’ve been introduced to the deliciously dangerous, Blueberry Boy Bait. Blueberry Boy Bait is a buttery, thin, blueberry cake. It is said the name of this man-luring dessert was coined by a young girl in 1954 after she stole the show in a … Continue reading »
