Intelligent Use of Water Finalists
September 14, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Green Living
It’s important to use water wisely. While yes, we have big oceans, and yes it rains, water is limited. Over the years water supplies have remained at basically the same level but demand has further and further increased, which is where we’re going to run into problems.
As noted in the award-winning documentary FLOW…
Of the 6 billion people on earth, 1.1 billion do not have access to safe, clean drinking water (www.charitywater.org).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency currently does not regulate 51 known water contaminants (www.foodandwaterwatch.org).
The average American uses 150 gallons of water per day, but those in developing countries …read more
Lively Women Q&A: Light Periods for 3 Months?
September 7, 2007 by Kristen King
Filed under Women's Health
You ask…
My cycle has been short, light, and almost non-existant for the last three months. A nurse told me that this was ok, as long as it was at least a drop, it was ok, but she said this without examining me or giving me any test. Is this ok? What’s going on?
Lively Women answers…
Well, there are a couple of options here, and the nurse probably figured that it was one of the first few when she told you not to worry about it. But let’s talk about some of the things that could be going on …read more




