Important message for medical and wellness practitioners
Hello everyone, Following is a note from Diamond Brody Craney I recommend you share immediately with the Health Care Professionals you are working with: Through the vision of many dedicated leaders, the brilliance of Dr. Naidu, and Nikken Inc.'s... Read More

Massage is a Proven Immune System Booster
From Massageadvancer.com, keeping your immune system functioning at peak efficiency is always a good idea and is even more important during cold and flu season. Massage therapy has been clinically proven to increase the amount of natural “killer... Read More

Reading List/Gift Idea for the Urban Gardener in Your Life
Here are 5 Must-Have Books for Urban Gardeners from the Discovery Channel: 1. Fresh Food From Small Spaces by R.J. Ruppenthal 2. The Bountiful Container by Rose Marie Nichols McGee and Maggie Stuckey 3. The Urban Homestead by Kelly Coyne and... Read More

Pandora's "Spa" Radio Station - great for background music!
Health care practitioners, yoga instructors, massage therapists etc: Pandora has a "Spa" radio station that plays all the typical treatment music, and it is all ready to go when you search 'spa' on Pandora.com. Patients appreciate the variety... Read More

Just in time for the holidays: DIY Upcycled Gift Bows!
Great holiday idea: simple, step-by-step tutorial on how to make an upcycled gift bow saves money & the environment - and gets you out of a wrapping pinch when you run out! Way more colorful, unusual, and personalized... Read More

No regulation on phosphates in dishwasher detergent?
Surprise! Last night when shopping for automatic dishwasher detergent, I saw "phosphorous" on the label. Today I did some research & discovered that despite limits & bans on use of phosphates in laundry detergents, there are currently NONE... Read More

Is H1N1 a real problem? Article & natural prevention tips
Here is an interesting article on how the government is handling the matter: "CDC officials have ridiculously mishandled “control” of H1N1" http://hsibaltimore.com/2009/11/10/h1n1/ Natural suggestions for preventing H1N1 provided by an RN: The only portals of entry are the nostrils... Read More

The “Either/Or” and “Both/And” Thinking Distinction
The “Either/Or” and “Both/And” Thinking Distinction – Just Overcomplicating Things? by Cliff Kayser Yes, if “fixes that fail” and steadily increasing individual, team, and organizational dysfunction is O.K. No, if synergistic positive reinforcing cycles of sustainable high-performance is desired. ... Read More

Can You Become Spiritually Enlightened By Ascending Energy?
Practicing a type of energy therapy has allowed me to experience valuable insights. But, I must admit it seems amazing to me still to imagine an energy that lies dormat at the base of my spine. As this... Read More

NYT Reports Slowed Growth of Electric Use in North America
According to the New York Times, the recession and increased energy conservation have slammed the brakes on the growth of electricity use in North America over the past year. Are you pursuing creative ways to cut your electric... Read More

"Water is a Human Right" Jewelry
Sustainable Designer Linda Loudermilk's "Water is a Human Right" jewelry - is this a sales gimmick or truly "green?" The jewelry does combine fashion, function and awareness - and 17% of proceeds benefit clean water initiatives around the world. What... Read More

Boulder May Charge at Trailheads - your thoughts?
My opinion is Boulder has every right to start charging people to use its open space. The County has made excellent and wise use of its tax dollars, which attracts people from neighboring communities - I wish my... Read More

50 Ways to Never Waste Food Again
I just read this article & it's great - contains simple ideas that make a big difference in your budget and help save resources too: http://tinyurl.com/ykdry73 According to the article, Americans waste 14% of our food purchases per year,... Read More

Bestseller Alert: Mariel Hemingway's Kitchen
Mariel Hemingway's book on bringing holistic, local, affordable, sustainable cooking into your kitchen and your family's life is poised to be a bestseller. Has anyone read the book? What are your thoughts on her approach? http://tinyurl.com/y9hmwzd... Read More

What gets you out of bed?
Lately I have been waking up around 4:00am pretty wide awake. I know this is a great time to get up and meditate and do my yoga, but I've been feeling resistance. This morning instead of... Read More

John Masters Organics' Eco-Conscious Salon in SoHo, New York
Eco Salon right in Soho, John Masters boasts an Eco-friendly environment, from wind powered energy, to reclaimed and refurbished furniture. A trendy example of how Green can be infused into business and culture! Any examples of this in your... Read More

Stop, Believe and Let Go
Stop the problems that you are experiencing when you begin to believe that a power greater than yourself exists and is able to guide you. Believe that you can align with this spiritual power and know what and... Read More

Please share your thoughts on green fashion and cosmetics!
I'm interested in websites or strategies you use to make sure your wardrobe and beauty regimen is earth friendly.... Read More

What do you think of the Cash-for-Clunkers program?
Here are some numbers on the impact on our foreign oil dependence and greenhouse gas emissions at B-Green Collaborative, http://www.bgrncol.com Was the program a wise investment of taxpayer dollars? What do you think?... Read More

What great "old fashioned" ideas would help us live greener?
Are we reinventing the wheel with all of this new-fangled technology? What great "old fashioned" ideas would help us live greener? When I was a kid we had milk delivered to our doorstep every morning, in glass bottles that must... Read More

Study: reusable shopping bag use triples! Do you use them?
This article from the Advertising Specialties Institute (ASI) discusses the recent popularity of reusable shopping bags, saving around 500-1000 plastic bags from entering landfills every year! Here is a link to the study: Click Here Do you use... Read More

Boycotting Whole Foods: Productive or Petty?
This op-ed piece on healthcare in the Wall Street Journal by Whole Foods CEO John Mackey back in August led to a firestorm among eco-conscious consumers: The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare Twitter and Facebook are abuzz, and Whole... Read More

The 'Green Premium'
Recently, I have had discussions with several entrepreneurs and each conversation raised a key question. Many of the companies are now offering 'green' choices such as recycled paper for printing or organic foods. The business owners seem frustrated... Read More

New Hope for Reducing "The Columbine Effect"
June 29 -- Valencia, CA - According to a new study recently published in the June issue of the medical journal, Advances in Mind-Body Medicine, there is a new, highly cost-effective strategy for empowering success with at-risk youth.... Read More

Drumming for your health
Sound crazy? When is the last time anyone asked you TO drum? It seems we spend a lot of time telling our children to be still or quieter and when we do they engross themselves in video games... Read More

Self Awareness
I have been teaching Fitness for over 30 years and I am still amazed at how people in general are still not in direct contact with their bodies not just the other person but even those that... Read More

How We Hold onto Depression
I met a woman who did energy healing and was intrigued by how much lighter I felt emotionally following just one session. After a few more sessions, I became more and more sensitive to aggression and stressful... Read More

Exploring Eco-Communities and/or Intentional Communities
One of the important reasons I created the NLN website was to ultimately help these types of communities come together (and to eventually live in one!). I believe this is where we're eventually going as a society in... Read More

Hybrid or not?
I am thinking of buying a Ford Fusion hybrid for my next car, but there is a big price difference between the Hybrid and non-hybrid models. The nicely equipped hybrid is almost $32k, where as a similarly equipped... Read More