Many concerned citizens are furious to hear that as President Bush leaves office, he is determined to sign as many “midnight regulations”as possible, many of which will affect how the USA environmental practices are implemented. One proposed change would be to eliminate the input of federal wildlife scientists in some endangered species cases, allowing the [...]

There are different factors that can impede your sleep. Light is one area. Make sure that your room is dark.  If it is lighter than you like, buy night goggles. My companion wears one every night unlike myself who only uses them when I travel. Make sure you do not watch television in the room, as [...]

The Journal of the American Medical Association researched back in 2006, the issue of a possible conflict of interest between the pharmaceutical industry and doctors. I found the results to be quite startling. They found that doctor’s who took free samples, accepted research grants, and or honorariums, all significantly increased their prescriptions of the [...]

My mom came to visit me this week on her way back to the Prairies.  She just finished a 3 week stay in a  health retreat. The main emphasis of the retreat was to cleanse the body of toxins by juicing and exercise. For some reason she got constipated during her stay, and it was [...]

I am soo blessed because I found out that there is another film festival going on. It started yesterday and I hope to attend at least 1 movie. You can check out the listing at www.amnesty.ca/filmfest/
I went on the website today to see what is showing this weekend.  I am having a hard time deciding [...]

Back in 1917 - 1918  the last big influenza epidemic swept silently across the world bringing death and fear to homes in every land. Little is understood even now and many of the factors that spread the epidemic are still mysterious to science historians. 20 million persons around the world died of the flu, with [...]

Eco concerns are changing fashion, but will it be sustainable? Eco minded people are increasing in size and some say are becoming a distinct part of the fashion profession.  I feel this is not a trend, but a social change, especially by young people. Organic purchases have incredibly increased 130 % over the last 4 years. What makes a [...]