http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:18:43 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:05:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-101-How-to-conserve-water-easily-at-home?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Conserve water: our natural resource www.keetsa.com The American Water Works Association, stated in its review of a recent USGS report that water conservation efforts have resulted in Americans using "31% less water per capita than they did in... Healing Balance Energy Community In the News Green Lifestyle Water Resources Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:05:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Health-101-How-to-conserve-water-easily-at-home?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Voluntary-recall-of-ground-round-beef?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner beef recall label Fairbank Farms News broke over the weekend about Fairbank Farms' voluntary recall of ground round beef (and ground beef products) sold during September and October due to possible E.coli O157:H7 contamination. On October 31st, Fai... Safety Controversy In the News Food Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:29:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Voluntary-recall-of-ground-round-beef?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Daylight-Saving-Time-2009-Fall-back-then-recover-naturally?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Each fall, Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends and we gain an hour sleep. For most people, the beginning of DST is little more than an inconvenience. Many more are affected by losing that hour in the spring when Daylight Saving Time ends.[photo cre... Self care Balance Energy In the News Lifestyle Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:15:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Daylight-Saving-Time-2009-Fall-back-then-recover-naturally?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Dry-skin-brushing-for-beauty-and-health?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner    Dry skin brushing [www.sheknows.com] Dry skin brushing is much more than a beauty treatment. Easy and affordable, dry skin brushing is a vital part of the skin care regimen and improves overall health and well-being in many ways:exfolia... Self care Healing Balance Skincare Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:15:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Dry-skin-brushing-for-beauty-and-health?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Sex-toys-adhesives-and-rubber-ducks-video?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner While red meat, sugar, fats, and carbohydrates have all taken their hits, research shows that it's not just the type of foods we should be concerned about, but the packaging as well. Take phthalates (pronounced 'thalates') for example, a series of ch... Safety Controversy Family In the News Green Food Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:22:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Sex-toys-adhesives-and-rubber-ducks-video?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d21-H1N1-and-the-freedom-of-informed-consent-video?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Unless you live in a vacuum, it's hard to escape hearing about the H1N1 swine flu controversies. H1N1 a topic of discussion at work, schools, and churches. There's even a local Portland Meetup.com group gathering to inform. At least one non-profit gr... Self care Safety Controversy Family In the News Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:45:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d21-H1N1-and-the-freedom-of-informed-consent-video?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Using-Time-Powerfully?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Labyrinth in Vancouver, WA Oh, I'm just SO busy all the time! I've got a million things to do. There just don't seem to be enough hours in the day. I feel like life is passing me by and there's still so much I want to do. I cannot possibly fit one m... Self care Healing Balance Energy Spirituality Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:31:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Using-Time-Powerfully?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d2-A-lesson-in-holism-Michael-Jackson-was-greater-than-the-sum-of-his-parts?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner In an Associated Press exclusive, Autopsy Shocker: Jackson Was Healthy, pop star Michael Jackson was described as having been "in mostly fine physical shape" by the Los Angeles coroner. What's interesting here is the presumption that MJ wa... Healing Balance Energy Controversy In the News Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:28:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d2-A-lesson-in-holism-Michael-Jackson-was-greater-than-the-sum-of-his-parts?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Health-101-What-is-holistic-health?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Holistic health = whole body balance Holistic health asserts that: the entire human experience impacts an individual's level of wellness wellness is not the absence of illness but the attainment of harmonic balance Thoughts, fee... Self care Balance Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:42:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Health-101-What-is-holistic-health?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Green-sustainable-babies-and-families?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Green sustainable living for babies and families The ReDirect Guide's annual Green Sprouts Organic Baby & Family Fest was held last Saturday, September 26th at Peninsula Park in North Portland.Green Sprouts is a chance for local businesses off... Shopping Community Family Green Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:16:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Green-sustainable-babies-and-families?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Eating-breakfast-to-maintain-health-and-weight?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Healthy breakfast foods are easy to prepare Breakfast is a very important meal for maintaining good health and stable weight. Why breakfast? After 5-10 hours of fasting (otherwise known as sleep), the body's natural energy reserves need replenishing... Balance Recipes Energy Food Weight Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:41:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Eating-breakfast-to-maintain-health-and-weight?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Cooking-Tips?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Seasonal and healthful recipes and cooking tips. The following cooking tips are from the Organic Kitchen Garden 2007 Wall Calendar by Ann Lovejoy. Even though it's expired, this calendar is too beautiful to throw away. The photographs (by Robin B... Gardening Recipes Food Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:24:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Cooking-Tips?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Health-101-How-to-green-your-kitchen?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Green kitchen ideas. Going green seems to be the hot topic these days. It’s all about doing what’s best for the environment by creating a sustainable lifestyle. How we live on the planet today directly impacts not only our ability to con... Family Green Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:36:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Health-101-How-to-green-your-kitchen?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Fasting?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Fasting can change your life. Fasting is the act of not eating one’s normal diet for a specified amount of time. People fast for a variety of reasons – to heal or cleanse the body, for spiritual elevation, or to make a public statement... Self care Healing Balance Spirituality Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:15:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Fasting?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Ramadan-Fasting-for-spiritual-reflection-and-renewal?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Ramadan begins when the new moon is sighted. Ramadan is a period of fasting, the fourth pillar of the Islamic Faith. It is considered one of the most sacred of months on the Islamic calendar. All summer, Muslims have been anticipating Ramadan and... Balance Energy Spirituality Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:21:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Ramadan-Fasting-for-spiritual-reflection-and-renewal?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d15-National-Relaxation-Day-embracing-stress-reduction?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner National Relaxation Day Relax. It’s a word we don’t hear very much any more and something we do even less. We’ve begun to lose sight of the meaning and relevance of relaxation. To seek rest or recreation To become les... Self care Healing Balance Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:53:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d15-National-Relaxation-Day-embracing-stress-reduction?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Is-direct-care-an-affordable-health-care-option?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Primary health care without health insurance? Holistic health recognizes that self-care comes in many forms and access to affordable health care is one of them. Recently, 300 people gathered to pray for it. So if you are one of the millions of Americ... Controversy In the News Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:53:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Is-direct-care-an-affordable-health-care-option?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Eat-better-on-a-budget-Grow-your-own-food?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Homegrown tomatoes, garlic, onions and beets Everyone wants to healthier but the rising cost of food, and fresh, whole food in particular, is often prohibitive. Even still, there are definite ways to get the best mileage out of the dollars spent to f... Healing Gardening Balance Family Green Food Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:37:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Eat-better-on-a-budget-Grow-your-own-food?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Universal-reminders?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Daily reminders of the important things in life. Practice self care daily. Ask for help, assistance, support, an ear, a shoulder, whatever it is you need to get through the tough times. Don't let ego get in the way of loving and caring for those who ... Self care Healing Balance Energy Spirituality Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:13:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Universal-reminders?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Lead-7-tips-for-limiting-exposure?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner Make your home a lead-free zone It's long been known that lead paint is dangerous. Yet most are surprised to discover that the long list of possible contaminants includes hot water from lead pipes, garden soil, dinnerware, nutritional supplements, h... Safety Family Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:40:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11140-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Lead-7-tips-for-limiting-exposure?cid=exrss-Portland-Holistic-Health-Examiner