Topic: air-conditioning

High on Sweat but Low on Dough? Check out 13 Ways to Save Money on Air Conditioning. (via The Daily Green)

Losing Our Cool: Is Air-Conditioning Bad For You?

Is air-conditioning bad for you? Stan Cox thinks so. The environmental writer, who just published the book, “Losing Our Cool: Uncomfortable Truths About Our Air-Conditioned World (and Finding New Ways to Get Through the Summer),” says A/C is eating up … More »

Summer Schvitz: Sweating’s Not Fun, But It Could Be Good for You

How many times have we cursed the summer heat? It makes us break out, change clothes ten times a day, and just generally feel more like a linebacker than a lady. We aren’t fans. But Xu Qian, director of the … More »

10 Ways to an Eco-Chic Living Room: Green Your House Series

Kick back and relax at home in your living room — just not in a pleather recliner in front of a plasma TV with the A/C blasting. Here are 10 natural selections that will liven up your living room in … More »

7 Ways to Stay Safe In the Sun: Because Love Is Not a Heat Wave

It’s like a heat wave…Burnin’ in my heart…I can’t keep from cryin…It’s tearin’ me apart. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas might call this love, but we call it hellish weather, and it’s hitting a lot of us this week. We … More »

Heat Wave: How to Beat Dangerously High Summer Temps

So, what did you do this weekend? We melted in an East Coast heat wave. The only thing we could do was sit and think about how hot we were. Or talk about how hot we were. And the blistering … More »

Stay Cool During Summer – Use Your Pulse Points

Stay Cool During Summer â�� Use Your Pulse Points

During the summer, even short walks can leave you dripping in sweat. Not a fun way to show up to work, a meeting, or, God forbid, a date. And when you’re that sweaty, it’s hard to suddenly cool off, even … More »

What Do Your Nails Say About You? Daily Health Quiz

Ready to get schooled about your health? Our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: If you’ve got sharp eyes, you’ll probably … More »

Eco-Friendly Living: More Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning Coming Soon

Air conditioning is one of those things that we feel bad about using, but really can’t make ourselves give up. The heat makes us cranky, so imagine how overjoyed we were today to learn that the U.S. Department of Energy’s … More »

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Meatless Monday Recipe Roster: Immune-Boosting Vegetarian Meals

The change of seasons and heavy A/C can be an unwelcome blast to our immune systems, and lately it seems like something contagious is going around, so we want to make sure we’re eating to boost our immune systems. Though … More »

Hospital Medication Errors? July Is the Deadliest Month

The heat can really make people crazy. Just a few weeks ago here at Blisstree, we felt loopy from a lack of proper A/C. While it’s not the end of the world if your favorite website’s staff gets a little … More »

Eco-Friendly Living: How Energy Efficient Is Your Home?

You try not to use the A/C until it’s absolutely necessary, but what other energy saving methods do you practice? If you’re not sure where to start, check out Microsoft Hohm. You can sign up for free to find out … More »

Nutrition: 6 Reasons to Eat a Burger Over Memorial Day Weekend

We’re all for Meatless Mondays, and we believe in cutting back on our meat consumption for environmental and nutritional reasons. But over Memorial Day Weekend, we cave. Sometimes we think a burger is a good thing, and not just because … More »