Green Options » prevention http://greenoptions.com/tag/prevention Posts tagged 'prevention' Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:06:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Pest Control in the Organic Garden http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/07/22/pest-control-in-the-organic-garden/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/07/22/pest-control-in-the-organic-garden/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:06:31 +0000 Megan Prusynski http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/07/22/pest-control-in-the-organic-garden/ Ladybug in Fennel

You’ve worked hard getting that garden planted and tending it with care, but inevitably nature takes its course and the bugs find those veggies. Is it any surprise they’d want to eat the delicious fruits of your labors? You can’t blame them, after all. But you can prevent pest damage and control problems.

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/07/22/pest-control-in-the-organic-garden/feed/ Protect Your Child’s Eyes From Sun And Injury, Say Experts http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/14/protect-your-childs-eyes-from-sun-and-injury-say-experts/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/14/protect-your-childs-eyes-from-sun-and-injury-say-experts/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:55:06 +0000 Sonya http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/14/protect-your-childs-eyes-from-sun-and-injury-say-experts/ Increased sports activity and exposure to ultraviolet rays means an increased risk to your child’s eyes, say experts at The Vision Center at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

New research shows that children’s eyes can be damaged from sun exposure like their skin. This damage may lead to increased risk of developing diseases including cataracts or macular degeneration as adults.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/04/14/protect-your-childs-eyes-from-sun-and-injury-say-experts/feed/ 10 Foods to Prevent Cancer http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/02/21/10-foods-to-prevent-cancer/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/02/21/10-foods-to-prevent-cancer/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:55:13 +0000 Amy Bell http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/02/21/10-foods-to-prevent-cancer/ Every year more than 500,000 people die from cancer in the United States alone.

Many researchers and cancer specialists believe that up to 60% of those deaths can be prevented if Americans adopt healthier lifestyles.

According to Rachael Stolzenberg-Solomon, a researcher at the National Cancer Institute,

“The easiest and least expensive way to reduce your risk for cancer is just by eating a healthy diet.”

Here is an overview of ten important cancer fighting foods to include in your diet on a regular basis:

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/02/21/10-foods-to-prevent-cancer/feed/ How to Cure a Hangover and a Tip for Prevention http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/31/how-to-cure-hangover-and-tip-for-prevention/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/31/how-to-cure-hangover-and-tip-for-prevention/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:23 +0000 Derek Markham http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/31/how-to-cure-hangover-and-tip-for-prevention/ Hangover Cure

Alcohol isn’t necessarily unhealthy for you, unless you overdo it. But you went ahead and had that extra drink (and maybe another as well) at the party last night, and now you’re hurting. Hangovers can be hell. Here’s a few tips to get you back on the road to recovery.

Prevention:

Curing a hangover really starts with prevention, so if you know you’ll be hoisting a few drinks in the evening (strictly socially, of course), prepare yourself. Drink lots of water during the day and eat a good meal before the first drink. Try to put away as much H2O as you can, maybe even adding a pinch of salt to it for electrolytes. If you take a multi-vitamin, make sure you’ve had yours for the day (and perhaps take an extra). Grab some B6 tablets and vitamin C and dose yourself throughout the day (follow manufacturers dosage guidelines).

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/12/31/how-to-cure-hangover-and-tip-for-prevention/feed/ 16 Health Tips for Coping with Cold and Flu Season http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/08/16-health-tips-for-coping-with-cold-and-flu-season/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/08/16-health-tips-for-coping-with-cold-and-flu-season/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:31:22 +0000 Derek Markham http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/08/16-health-tips-for-coping-with-cold-and-flu-season/ Citrus for healthWhen cold and flu season hits this year, be prepared with some preventative action.

You can’t avoid every cold going around, but you may be able to minimize your family’s risk.

By following some of these health tips, maybe you can make it through the flu season unscathed.

Some are common sense, and some might take some effort, but the payoff of a healthy family is definitely worth it.

Prevention is always cheaper than the cure…

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