A Cactus for Your Computer?
July 23, 2009 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Cute Rx, Green Health, Happy Living Tip
If you’re like me and spend way too much time in front of the computer, you might want to consider livening up the area surrounding the computer with a cactus or two.
According to the daily green, some Swiss researchers in the mid-1980s did some tests and found that people ‘who used to suffer from headaches and tiredness felt better after working for two years with a cactus next to their monitors.’
Why?
One theory is that the cacti, which grows in areas of extreme heat and dryness, is able to counter the effects of harsh solar radiation.
My theory – the cactus simply …read more
Win a Stay at Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa
May 21, 2009 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Announcements, Contests and Giveaways, Green Health
I find it really frustrating that all the great travel giveaways and sweepstakes seem to be only for US residents. Time and again, I get sent emails, newsletters, and discover in my RSS feeds links to great contests and giveaways that tell me I could win ‘a safari in Africa’ or a ‘month long vacation in Italy.’ I look, I salivate, and then I have to click away as I read once again ‘U.S. Residents only’.
And so it goes with this Green Vacation Sweepstakes on offer in celebration of the first annual nationwide Solar Day 2009 being held on 21 …read more
Green Your Health with a Pumgo Scooter
April 27, 2009 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Cute Rx, Exercise, Fitness, Green Health, Happy Living Tip
Sure hope it’s not too early to start on my Christmas Wish List ’cause I just found something to put on the top of the list
It’s a Pumgo Scooter – the world’s first pedal-powered scooter.
Check it out…
Think of the all possible benefits…
Increased exposure to Vitamin D – By being outside, you’ll get a decent quota of Vitamin D, something that’s apparently lacking for many people.
Fun and entertaining – Remember, laughter and fun is important for good health.
A stress release – How could you be stressed when riding around like a kid on a Pumgo Scooter.
An exercise workout – It’s a …read more
The Sunday Sidebar…Green Health.
April 20, 2008 by Liz Lewis
Filed under Announcements, Easy Health Tips, Fitness, Green Health, Happy Living Tip, Health, Misc., Morning News
Everyone’s talking green this week with Earth Day (April 22) on the horizon.
So Healthbolt is going to talk green too. Green health that is.
Here’s our common sense tips to greener health…
Sleep more – not only is sleep good for your health, it’s also good for the environment. When you sleep, your energy consumption is significantly reduced.
Become a locavore – eating lots of fruit and vegetables will keep us healthy. Buying your fruit and vegetables locally will keep the planet healthy.
Cycle or walk to work – get fit and reduce vehicle emissions at the same time. Sounds like a win/win situation.
And here’s …read more
