Green Health

Though heating home with a wood fire seems more romantic than a Shakespearean poet, wood smoke is much more carcinogenic than cigarette smoke and a contributor to particle pollution in neighborhoods. Full Answer

We use 500 billion (that's billion) plastic bags a year around the world. Use them for 10 minutes and then it's into the landfill they go, staying there long enough to greet your descendants 500 years from now. Instead, use reusable cloth bags (keep them... Full Answer

Besides adding to pollution, using plastic bottles may be toxic to your health. The chemical called bisphenol A may be responsible for birth defects, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and even ADD. Bisphenol is present in hard plastic bottles and lined... Full Answer

The "father" of the Green Revolution is considered to be Norman Borlaug, an American agricultural scientist who in 1970 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for breeding higher-yielding varieties of wheat at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement... Full Answer

Here are some tips for safer, cleaner dry cleaning: Limit dry cleaning to only what absolutely has to be dry-cleaned. Use only dry cleaners that have stopped using either trichloroethylene or perchloroethelyene (PERC). These chemicals have been... Full Answer

All those "green" cleaning products on store shelves can be confusing and overwhelming. In this video, Dr. Oz and EPA administrator Lisa Jackson share an easy way you can make earth-friendly choices in the cleaning product aisle. Full Answer

A technique called biomechanical stimulation is getting more and more attention for its effect of giving muscle more energy. How does it work? You stand on the machine or plate as they are called (more advanced ones like Swiss Wing allow you to train... Full Answer

There are many actions we can take to show Mama Earth we still care about the planet and our future on it. One clear message is to go organic with your lawn and garden care. If not completely organic at first, you can at least use integrated... Full Answer

Organic lawn care companies have been springing up that use biodiverse methods. Look for companies that know how to replenish the soil with organic “teas” and how to test the soil for what it is missing. Learn proper watering and mowing... Full Answer

A two-year study conducted by NASA scientists and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) researched nearly a dozen plants for their added health benefits. The results demonstrated that certain leafy greens can absorb hazardous... Full Answer