Everything is connected. Our actions created reactions and interactions between organisms. 24% of global disease is caused by avoidable environmental exposure, according to the World Health Organization. Pollutants don't disappear because the garbage man comes on Tuesday. Perhaps you've heard … [Read more...] about The Environment & Your Health
PEI Trip ~ Day 10
To begin with Day 1, click here. Days 8-9 are here. SATURDAY This is our last full day on the island, as tomorrow morning we'll head out, probably via ferry to Nova Scotia. We realized we haven't even been over to the west side of PEI, and hear that it's very different from the east side. When … [Read more...] about PEI Trip ~ Day 10
While We’re Arguing about Health Care
why don't schools remove all their soda machines and install water dispensers that sell really appealing, really cold water, in a recyclable cup (bin nearby) for a quarter? (water fountains are very last-century) why doesn't the FDA unapprove high-fructose corn syrup? (it is more like a drug than a … [Read more...] about While We’re Arguing about Health Care
Fasting: A Lenten Practice
On this 3rd Sunday of Lent, we looked at the Spiritual Discipline of Fasting. A member shared her experiences with fasting, after giving a bit of background to the practice. She did a great job, and I was so grateful that we could all hear her perspective. She used a few pictures too, which enhanced … [Read more...] about Fasting: A Lenten Practice