Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Health and Wellness
We have heard for years about the positive health effects of drinking a glass of red wine a day… red wine is loaded with antioxidants… but could drinking in moderation also help us women with our weight as we age? Take a read:
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/women-drinkers-gain-less-weight/?nl=health&emc=healthupdateemb1
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Insomnia
I just read this brief article in the New York Times today… makes me wonder how many of you are suffering from insomnia, and are sleep-deprived, and it is therefore affecting your sex life… take a read…
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/health/research/09beha.html?nl=health&emc=healthupdateema3
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Environment
If you’re following the Copenhagen climate negotiations this week, you might want to check out the Climate Scoreboard.
The online tool allows anyone to track the progress of international climate treaty negotiations. You can check daily whether proposals commit the world to reducing enough greenhouse gas emissions to reach widely talked about goals, such as limiting
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Environment
If there is one thing that Americans do a lot of, each year between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is spending money. Last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19 billion cards, letters and packages were delivered during that period. They also report that, during December 2008 alone, $28.2 billion was spent in department stores.
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Environment, Health and Wellness
A new study has linked phthalates, a substance used in some shampoos, lotions, air fresheners and children’s toys, with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Although research on the health effects of phthalates (pronounced “thalates”) has been somewhat inconsistent, the latest study, published in Biological Psychiatry, adds to troubling findings about the chemical.
To read more, visit http://www.lohas.com/articles/102446.html
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Health and Wellness
Few studies have been done to support the routine use of acetaminophen (APAP or Tylenol) for the prevention of vaccine-related fever or febrile seizures. A study of 459 babies who received the usual recommended childhood vaccines (primary and booster) was conducted to investigate this practice. Half of the infants received 3 doses of APAP within
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Health and Wellness
Comfort foods may not be all that comforting, it turns out. Although researchers have looked at the link between certain nutrients and depression, not many have studied the connection between overall diet and depression. Until now. A new study in the The British Journal of Psychiatry found that people who eat more whole foods, such
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Insomnia
What happens when you don’t get enough sleep? We have all felt it… after even one night of four hours sleep instead of eight hours, you will feel crankier and generally down… you may even think you are depressed. You will have more difficulty processing information, and you will want to eat more, especially simple
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Health and Wellness
You may be wondering if you should get the H1N1 vaccine… read the recommendations below:
ACIP recommends the vaccination of all persons against H1N1 influenza virus. While
vaccine is limited (check with the state immunization program for updates)
administration is to be targeted to the following priority groups:
• Healthy persons 2–24 years of age
• Healthy persons 25–49 years
Written By Kassie the Eco-Pharmacist. In Insomnia
You have a ritual for many other things in your life, whether it is family, work, or socially related. You also need to develop a sleep ritual habit. Find a relaxing activity in the evening to prepare for sleep. It should be something you do every single night to relax and prepare your body and
