Even seemingly benign, wholesome products can contain seriously unhealthy chemicals – it’s so hard to know where you’re food is coming from! In the latest lead scandal, the state of California is suing several major grocery stores – including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s – for reportedly selling candied ginger and plum products with illegal [...]
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Whe We Are Getting Fatter
Our obesity problem is growing. Since it is my field of expertise, I feel we are losing the battle. Even though there has been some progress, like the bill to outlaw advertising junk food to kids (for example), our nation is still getting fatter. There is so much information out there about how to lose [...]

Thursday Morning Melody: A New Life
The soft, lilting voice of Jim James might throw you off when you see his mass of ginger-blonde hair and big bushy beard. Within a few seconds, though, there will be no doubt as to his skill or earnest heart. Known primarily as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band My Morning Jacket, James [...]

10 Ways You Know You’ve Become the Ultimate Annoying (and Lovable) Transatlantic Yogi
Most of us may find ourselves wondering sometimes if it’s an upside down world. But maybe especially so when the journey you’re making means you have to first go bi-coastal across the USA and then carry on to make a transatlantic crossing all in one transit plan. 6000 miles in under 24hrs, multiple stops – [...]

The Night My Husband Didn’t Call and the Fear of Losing a Loved One
The clock in my kitchen is my go-to for all my timely needs. There are other clocks around the house, but for some reason I always consult the kitchen clock for accurate time. Oddly enough, the five minute intervals read “now” instead of numbers, so time telling is a two step translation process – a [...]

What the Sleepy Dog Taught Me About Compassion
This is one of my favorite little stories: One afternoon, a tired-looking dog wandered into my yard and followed me through the door into the house. He went down the hall, laid down on the couch and slept there for an hour. Since my dogs didn’t seem to mind his presence, and he seemed like [...]

5 Ways to Find Peace in a Big City Like Los Angeles
By Bivás Biswas The general idea about people living in big cities is that they’re mean, they don’t care, they aren’t as compassionate. They don’t have time for other people. They’re full of themselves and are superficial. Many adjectives! I spent my early childhood in Calcutta, one of the largest cities in India, and I [...]
6 Ways to Chill This Summer
Many have read about stress-reduction methods, but are usually too stressed to practice these strategies when you are all worked up. “Don’t tell me to calm down!” Did you know that summer is the best time to practice these techniques, so that they can become knee-jerk responses for cold, dark, rainy days? And you are [...]


How to Protect Your Family From Air Pollution
Air pollution has a powerful effect on our health. Allergies, asthma, heart disease, and even appendicitis have all been linked to poor air quality, and many of the toxins we’re breathing in are circulating indoors. In the largest ever systematic study of the distribution and causes of major diseases and health risk factors around the world, the World [...]

Wordplay Wednesday: More
Hello My name is Sarah And I’m grateful to have Your attention But I’m certain That when these words end I’ll be left Wanting more I’m thirty-four And I’m just now seeing And understanding This disease They call alcoholism I just call it addiction No need for discrimination Give me something And the chances are [...]
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Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s Sued By California For Lead in Ginger – 3 Ways to Protect Your Family
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Whe We Are Getting Fatter
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Thursday Morning Melody: A New Life
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10 Ways You Know You’ve Become the Ultimate Annoying (and Lovable) Transatlantic Yogi
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The Night My Husband Didn’t Call and the Fear of Losing a Loved One
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