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- Ayurvedic Medicine: Anti-toxification vs. Detoxification - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Scott Gerson, MD, PhD (Ayu), M.Phil (Ayu)According to Ayurveda, youth ends at 60. Thereafter, if proper measures are continued which slow and prevent the degenerative changes that can accompany aging, one can achieve a long and disease-free old age. There are two aspects of these proper measures. The first is known as panchakarma, ...
Views: 1953 - Space of Love Diary. A Living Story. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Yuri SmirnovTwo thoughts – two hearts, joined aspiration, Unite for beautiful creation, For God’s and our joyful contemplation! To a future world, to a world-with-God, We take a step – right here, not beyond May all our planet and our world On every single plane of Being Begin to shine with Dreams of ...
Views: 1950 - Why Organic Farming is Eco-Friendly? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Charles TaylorOrganic farming is the method of growing plants of fruits, vegetables, as well as ornamental plants like garden plants without using artificial pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. It is the combination of best farming methods used in past and modern scientific knowledge. It acts in ...
Views: 1950(2 votes) - Make Your Kitchen and Living Room Eco-Chic: Five Tips to Green it Up - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou can have most luxurious living room in town—the party’ll still end up in the kitchen. Get yours a little greener with these tips from Anna Rosemann of EcoConsulting LA. A good composter dramatically reduces the waste that you send to the landfill and can help counteract black thumb in the ...
Views: 1949(4 votes) - Window Cleaner Appliances - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Pol BishopWindow cleaners are many in types and brands, cheap or expensive and even home-made. You have so many choices when it comes to window cleaner that you may even get confused about it. However, this is not all about this cleaning solution. As well as its kinds and brands, it has also many ...
Views: 1938 - Mattress Protection: Problematic Factors and Their Solution - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from jack flamingA good sleep is very important for good health. A perfect bed is essential for a perfect sleep and a perfect mattress makes a perfect bed. What are the things that make a mattress perfect? What are the issues that you face with your mattress and what are the things that may affect the security ...
Views: 1934(1 vote) - A Resounding Trend in Vertical Living - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from John AndersonRapid urbanization and unstoppable population have forced governments to come up with solutions that will solve the constant threat of housing problems in major cities. This gave way to the emerging popularity of vertical living and the rise of condominium buildings that offer shelter and ...
Views: 1932 - The Home Made Energy Review - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Rick NortonGetting hold of commercial solar panels can be pretty pricey. This is one of the principal reasons why people are don't make much effort to be greener in this field. Solar panels in the market cost up to $20,000 for typical house. Home Made Energy is a book that teaches how to make solar power ...
Views: 1931 - Can I Watch Movies Online for Free? - Watching Movies Online Legal or Illegal - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2019 from Hamza HassanAccording to the advice by the legal experts, any service that is offering free movie streaming, watching movies online no cost, or downloading movies for free is probably illegal. Moreover, streaming movies through the internet doesn’t count as illegal directly as per the laws in the ...
Views: 1924 - What is Energy Healing and why do we need it! - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Sharon SinclairSaturday, February 20, 2010 What is Energy Clearing and why do we need it! Energy Clearing is a way of being. It is a way of using all of our senses to become aware of our surroundings and recognize disturbances that affect our being in a negative way. Energy Clearing is a process of learning ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - Groovy Hippie Jewelry - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Jacob Simon1 of the easiest methods to show your like for the 60s is hippie jewelry. It could be discrete for those who want, but still quietly state your outlook in a stylish and elegant way. Groovy hippie jewelry doesn't must be any particular style, but some designs are extra hippie than others. As ...
Views: 1913 - A Family Guide to Reframing Recession Fears to Conscious Consumerism - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from LaSara FirefoxEvery challenge is an opportunity. The recession is a perfect chance to create a shift in your family's values; a chance to move from want-based, status-based, and impulse spending, to sustainable consumer choices. Of course, the first step is to make that reframe in your own thought process. ...
Views: 1908 - How Much Stress Will Post Peak Oil Cause You? Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Jill PrinceAre you ready for the lifestyle changes you will need to make post peak oil? Can you live without a car or truck or even buses? Huh?!? So, the story goes that as of about 2012, the world’s ability to supply oil will cease to meet the demand for oil. After that point, the cost to bring the ...
Views: 1897(2 votes) - IBC Containers – Transport your goods in an eco-friendly way - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from David leeWith almost every industrial sectors is involved into adopting green procedures for all their business operations, transport industry is none other than that. Today you will find haulage companies who adopt eco-friendly ways to transit your goods. In line with green procedures, companies also ...
Views: 1897 - Why Use Natural and Organic Products for your Home Interiors? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Rajni RaghuNatural and organic products for your home interiors: Bring Nature home. We all love the natural and organic appeal of elements that make us feel calm, at peace and above all welcomed into an ambient space. The recent growing awareness about the Earth’s diminishing resources has made it ...
Views: 1897 - 10 Ways to Change Front Door Impressions - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jakob BarryFront doors are first impressions. Like initial meetings that show people to be spotless, boring, or a complete wreck, a home’s entrance can say a lot about what may be lurking inside. Yes, everyone can have their own interpretation of “clean” but there is a line to be drawn. So take note ...
Views: 1883(7 votes) - Animal Teachings - Your Unconscious Trash Habits Need To Change - Raccoon Jughead's Message To Humans - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelOne hot summer day I saw a very strange creature roaming around on the property. It looked somewhat like an anteater from a distance, but they don't live in this part of the world. I grabbed my binoculars to get a better look. It was a raccoon with a jar stuck on its head. I initially laughed ...
Views: 1881 - What is Bokashi Composting? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Graham BuckleyOver recent years we have all become more and more aware of our impact on the environment. Many of us strive to recycle when we can, and to reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill. The first place we can make a difference is in our own homes. Most of us throw away food waste, both in the ...
Views: 1878(1 vote) - Going Big in Renewable Energy Projects - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOFrom their very modest beginnings, renewable energy projects around the world are now growing in size to the point where the biggest ones rival the size of traditional fossil fuel powered electrical plants. There are many reasons for the increasing size and capacity of these renewable energy ...
Views: 1877(3 votes) - Samhuiin: Invocation Of A Druid Ritual: Fire Festival - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Ian ScottIt's that time of the year again when Witches in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate the first of the winter festivals - Samhuinn. (pronounces sow-in) In the Northern Hemisphere it is Beltaine - both of which are fire festivals. Bonfires were lit on hilltops to celebrate the gathering of the ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - A Solar Birdbath Fountain in the Garden - Encouraging Relaxation and Concentration - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThe definition of being ‘really busy’ seems to have changed over the last 10 years. We are juggling jobs with additional responsibilities and children with multiple activities. On top of this we are trying to keep up with the daily tasks of managing a home. Many look to the garden as a way to ...
Views: 1874 - Article Five: Your Quantum Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Thomas Leigh“There is very little doubt that our universe is embedded in a vastly bigger megaverse.” Leonard Susskind It is slowly becoming reality for many of us that the reality of Einstein’s space-time is one of consciousness, quantum minds and souls. The realisation is also emerging that it ...
Views: 1871(3 votes) - How To Use Bokashi Compost Directly In Your Yard - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Graham BuckleyAfter coming out of a Bokashi container once the fermenting procedure is complete, the Bokashi pre-compost still needs to continue to decompose even further in order to completely allow access to all of it’s contained minerals and vitamins. Almost all the difficult work has been carried out ...
Views: 1870 - How To Find Your Community - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Zarla LeahYou want to move out of the city, out of the usual rat race and American lifestyle and mind-set. You are tired of dealing with the pollution and the systems of the socialized society which I call "The Matrix." You have grown yourself into this vision of an intentional community where people are ...
Views: 1868 - KRAFTMAID CABINETS – A CUT ABOVE THE REST - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Natale SmithStorage space is one of the most important aspects that are considered when moving into an office or home. This therefore means that priority is given to installing high quality yet elegant cabinets or cupboards in whatever kind of building we may want to occupy. KraftMaid is one of the leading ...
Views: 1866 - Handyman Guide Review - Easiest Ways to Simplify Home Maintenance & Repair - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from michael reviewSome people prefer these steps : 1. Keep a fundamental supply of tools in the home. There are a number of basic repair tasks that occur more frequently than others, such as replacing blown lightbulbs and fixing clogged toilets. Keep certain tools and replacement items on hand to create ...
Views: 1862 - Discovering Small Wind Energy - A Valuable Resource - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Paul FletcherDomestic Small Wind Energy. The idea of having a solar panel situated on your property that will provide your domestic energy supply has become common coin for most householders. However, to compliment this, growing numbers are also looking at small wind energy projects that will not only ...
Views: 1856(4 votes) - Is Do It Yourself Solar Doable? Part 1: The Design Process - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kriss BergethonFor homeowners around the world, the idea of reducing their power bills and helping the planet is pretty enticing. The problem now as it always has been is money. Solar can be expensive, and even with government rebates the cost can scare some people away. If you are a do-it-yourselfer you've ...
Views: 1854(1 vote) - Natural Cleaning With Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2021 from Wendy MackayCleaning and maintaining your home using natural ingredients including essential oils rather than using toxic chemicals is a cheaper, more environmentally friendly way and it smells SO much better! My top 5 Essential Oils for use around the home are - Tea tree – for its antibacterial ...
Views: 1849(5 votes) - California Invests $75 Million for Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (CEWTP). Top dollars budgeted for Solar Panel Installation Training - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Fida HossainCalifornia residents will have greater access to Solar Photovoltaic Training because over $75 million dollars will be invested in the California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program (CEWTP). This action lets us know that the state of California believes the hope for California's economy lies ...
Views: 1847(1 vote) - Reduce Paper Waste: Get Off Junk Mail Lists - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Veronica SmithFor those who strive to live a "green" life, junk mail can seem like an incredible waste of paper and resources. It can sometimes be difficult to get off of these junk mail lists. However, with a little bit of time and effort, it is possible to get yourself removed from these lists, stopping the ...
Views: 1844 - Hostelling International to open LEED - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Scott ParisiHostelling International to open LEED registered hostel in Boston in time for summer tourism season Boston, MA With a nod to sustainability and the modern budget traveler, Hostelling International USA will officially open its new hostel this June as the first LEED certified accommodations in ...
Views: 1842 - Go Green by Recycling an Old Car - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karen CampeseEarth Day is a good time to recycle an old car by donating it to charity. The donor gets a valuable tax deduction, the charity gets the scrap value of the car, and the environment benefits by getting a polluting vehicle off the road. Recycling an old car by donating it to charity has many ...
Views: 1839 - How To Get Rid Of Green Home Improvement Politics - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Anna RodriguezPhoto by: Anita Wilson via Pinterest Undoubtedly, green home improvement contributes to the maintenance of healthy living and environment. Of course, you won’t be able to obtain and keep an eco-friendly place to live in without putting a little sacrifice. The conveniences of the usage of ...
Views: 1837 - What to Do to Avoid Carpet Yellowing - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanYellowing of carpet fiber is often perplexing to the consumer and the carpet professional alike. Consumers often insist yellowing is a result of a manufacturing defect and the carpet professional has a difficult time convincing the consumer otherwise. Yellowing of carpet fiber has become more ...
Views: 1824 - Going Organic, Is It Worth The Bother - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Richard ClarkeMy parents told me, once upon a time all food was naturally organic, then “they” (the 'evil' food companies) started using pesticides and preservatives and they said “you can eat fruit all year round” and “this stuff is better because it lasts longer”, and charged us more for it. Now they ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - WE MUST HARBOR TRUE FRIENDSHIP WITH MOTHER NATURE OR PRAKRITI - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Mother nature can be both a straightforward serene cow or else a wrathful tigress. Lest we refrain from behaving in an unruly and unwholesome manner with it for untold time span she can nourish us with the milk of innumerable wealth it possesses but if we render it polluted and vilely try to ...
Views: 1815 - How I Feel About Recycling My Life! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Niki CleggMy life has had so many twists and turns some good and some bad but I am now at an age that I need to look at every aspect to see what is good for me and what I can change if it isn't helping me. I have found that my mind is very cluttered with things that are not really needed. I am a worrier ...
Views: 1813 - How much does solar energy cost? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Elia Liya "Solar Panels For Your Home"One question I get all the time from people who are thinking about going for solar energy system is, "How much does solar energy cost?" The cost of solar power for your home will depend on the following variables. • Place of your living • Power your household uses • Buying new solar ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Thai Silk for Everyone - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamMany people are concerned about the future of our planet and will it be a healthy place for our children and grand-children. Not only are we rapidly consuming the Earth's natural resources, we also ruin our atmosphere with poisonous chemicals like carbon dioxide as well as produce millions of ...
Views: 1808 - Alternative Solutions for Saving Money on Your PECO Electric Bill - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from Johnson FordMost of us have heard of ways to save money on electricity. Installing a solar unit for your roof and buying energy-efficient appliances are two popular means of reducing your PECO electric bill. These large-scale improvements can cost a lot of money, though. If you're looking to save money on ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - The Major Benefits of Insulliving - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Ron SpencerThe best part about designing your home is that you can customize it in the way you want. With the increasing effects of global warming, the conservation of energy has become one of the primary concerns for most people. The best part about designing your home is that you can customize it in the ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Africa is not my blood in virtue but your love? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminAfrica is not my blood in virtue but your love? Africa is the biggest continent of the nation, ‘Africa’ is the name speak in many historic, cultural, religious, in language in their own words, in reality Africa it not only name represent a country in the territory but it has many different ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - Stop Global Warming - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Jon FlatleyWays to stop global warming and the most effective global warming solutions are presented. A global warming activist's guide is summarized here: "The Solution is You!" was written by Laurie David in 2006. An Intro & The Science Being an "environmentalist" has been given bad connotations ...
Views: 1800 - 4 Notions You Need to Clear About Energy Efficient Homes - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2017 from Ron SpencerConsidering the fact the cost of electricity has so significantly increased in the last few years, it's every homeowner's priority to ascertain ways to cut down on energy consumption and invariably, costs. Having energy efficient home proves to be the biggest way to achieve that. Over the ...
Views: 1796 - How to give birth as a Goddess - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Pearl Shanti Lodur-LionheartThree women have come together to share the beauty of their pregnancies, the amazing baby body and the body as a temple. The 3 of us have created a fan page on Facebook – “How to give birth as a Goddess” – helping women to love and accept their bodies – and to feel safe in the process of giving ...
Views: 1795(10 votes) - Asiatic Lion Conservation – Towards Harmonious Existence - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Shomik GuptaThe beautiful existence of diverse kinds of plant and animal life leads to biodiversity on Earth. There are numerous species of plants and animals on earth that on the one hand add to the beauty and grace and on the other hand lead to the harmonious working of the ecosystem. With the reckless ...
Views: 1793 - Principles To Creating The Ideal Environment For Children to Thrive - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from anne marie“Wherever your heart is, that is where you’ll find your treasure” (Paulo Coelho, “The Alchemist”) We’ve all heard the phrase ‘there’s no manual for raising children.’ I know I heard this so many times that I believed it and was left feeling doubtful that I could ever be an effective ...
Views: 1784 - What Should a Good Home Construction with Good Heat Control Have? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2017 from Usama MalikAcquiring a home is one of the most significant assets you can have. You can get one by either constructing from scratch or buying a complete built home. Construction of homes requires good planning; therefore, it’s important for the constructor and house owners to discuss the building plan. ...
Views: 1783 - How Does a Stirling Engine Work and Its Use in Solar Thermal Technology for Energy Generation? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Yasir IkramA stirling engine is extremely simple heat exchange engine and works by low temperature difference between two metal surfaces. One surface is heated at one end of the engine while other is cooled down on the other end, causing the air to expand near the hot surface (high temperature) and ...
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