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FreshBox Farms' indoor hydroponic farms are bringing fresh produce closer to your home by breaking down the old barriers set by traditional farming. Their produce is delivered to stores within 24 hours of harvest; often in the same day. Growing indoors at their farm in Millis, Massachusetts, means their greens are always in-season, and are available FRESH all year-round. FreshBox Farms' greens are of the highest quality and grown purely, without ever using pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or any other chemicals. Their crops are never genetically modified and proudly verified by the Non-GMO Project. FreshBox Farms' greens are clean from seed to your kitchen! Most other greens are triple-washed in chemicals because they are grown in dirt, exposed to pollutants, and handled by many people as they are transported thousands of miles. In comparison, their products are grown in climate-controlled, clean, indoor environments and are handled using only the best practices to maintain their

Spring is here. The air is warmer, the sun is brighter and this motivates us to want to clear out the old and make everything fresh and new again. Here are three things you can do to get your home organized for spring. 1 Declutter The first and most important step in spring cleaning is to get rid of clutter. The less clutter you have, the easier it will be for you to clean and organize. Whatever space you're working in, you'll want to start by sorting through everything and donate, recycle or toss any unused or unwanted items. Start with obvious junk like magazines and papers. Pay special attention to getting rid of anything past its prime by checking all expiration dates on canned goods, dry goods, medication, sunscreen and cosmetics. You will be surprised by how much is beyond the date and can move along, creating valuable space! Getting rid of things can be a struggle for a lot of people. Make it easy on yourself and have trash and donation bags at the ready. Make sure you compile a list of local charities

Do you know what's in your water? Ask the community of Flint, Michigan that questions and they would say, "we do now".  But for those citizens of Flint its too late. They trusted their town officials and look where it got them.  In reality, there is no way to really know what is in your water unless you get it tested. And tested regularly.  Testing your water can be very expensive. Some people who have wells get their water tested on a regular basis and can pay up to $250 dollars per test. That's very expensive and probably not in your budget. The biggest problem for the community of Flint was not the bad smell or the cloudy looking water. It was the lead that was leeching into the water from the pipes. The lead was affected by the acidic water from the Flint River, which broke down the lead pipes and infiltrated the water Along with lead, your water can also have things like pesticides, pharmaceuticals and even rocket fuel in it. And a typical pitcher water filter won't re

In my podcast, 135: Eating You Alive The Movie, we interviewed the director and co-producers of the movie, Eating You Alive.  We heard the health benefits of eating a plant based diet, but after the interview, we had a lot of comments saying they agree that they should switch to a plant based diet, but they don't know how. So I invited Nancy Addison back to the show to talk about becoming a healthy vegetarian. Studies show that a plant based diet is the healing diet, and whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, paleo eater, raw foodist or someone who just wants to be healthier, when you add more plant based foods (fruits and vegetables) to your diet, your health is going to benefit. Many have called this books the quintessential encyclopedia of health because it is filled with well researched nutritional information that benefits everyone.   You will find out why Celebrity Chef and Nutrition Expert Nancy Addison has been sought out by  Doctors from all over the world as well as celebrities an

Half of all adults in the U.S. struggle with chronic health conditions. Despite countless dollars spent on medical research and drugs to improve our health, more Americans are disabled and dying from chronic disease than ever before. Featuring leading medical experts and researchers, Eating You Alive takes a scientific look at the reasons we're so sick, who's responsible for feeding us the wrong information and how we can use whole-food, plant- based nutrition to take control of our health—one bite at a time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLZ-3X-B3XY&list=PLhYv43FcK4xm8WpKzIE0-MCSjSRXc3ySD Advocates for this nutritional approach to wellness include Suzy Amis Cameron, James Cameron, Samuel L. Jackson and Penn Jillette as well as healthcare experts Doctors Dean Ornish, Neal Barnard, John McDougall, Joel Fuhrman, Caldwell Esselstyn, Michael Greger & T. Colin Campbell. Featuring leading medical experts and researchers, Eating You Alive takes a scientific look at the reasons we're so sick

"We created Force of Nature because we don't think families should have to trade off great cleaning results for safe ingredients." Force of Nature is a small appliance that turns tap water plus a capsule of salt, water & vinegar into a cleaner & deodorizer that powers through odors, grease, grime, oil, sticky messes and soap scum as effectively as bleach. Melissa Lush is one of the co-founders of Force of Nature.  She heads up marketing for the company, which means she works like crazy to introduce this amazing technology of electrolyzed water to families who are trying to avoid toxic chemicals.  She is the mother of a curious little boy (messy scientist, explorer & artist) and a very mischievous border collie (who never met a cabinet door he couldn't open). When she heard about electrolyzed water and started doing some research, she couldn't believe how unsafe even so-called "natural" cleaning products were. She was shocked about how hard it was for families with allergies, asthma

Chemical Free Cleaning. This isn't some marketing gimmick and E-cloth is not an As Seen On TV disappointment that you hear about on the evening news - In fact,e-cloth is featured in the May issue of Real Simple and has been rated Best of the Best in three separate categories! Chemical Free Cleaning isn't a product as much as a lifestyle change. Choosing to clean differently in order to clean better with less effort, and make your home safer by eliminating toxic chemicals. e-cloth is just a better cloth and a better clean! Scientifically Better The best microfiber cloths on the market have between 90,000 and 200,000 fibers per square inch (MOST cloths being sold only have 25,000-75,000). E-cloths have 3.1 Million* fibers per inch. This is possible because they've developed a better manufacturing process – using technology to be better. Why are fibers important? The cloths are made of polyester and nylon, so they don't "absorb" anything. Water, dirt, oil, grease, gri

  Clean your home from a new type of air pollution: EMFs  Things we talk about in this episode:  - Why are EMFs considered a type of air pollution, and how can they affect our health?   - How are we exposed to EMFs in the home?   - What inspired you to learn about EMF pollution in the home?   - Have you experienced any health benefits from reducing EMFs in your home?   - What are the first steps that someone should take to reduce EMF exposure in the home?   - Last year you released a book, and now you have a series of online courses that help others to reduce their toxic exposures. What can you tell me about them?  Sophia's work: Sophia is about to launch the Airplane Mode Challenge: It's a 7 day challenge, which will inspire and empower participants to reduce their EMF exposures, and allow them to compare their experiences with others who join the challenge. It's all done online: through email and a private Facebook group. Join today by visiting Sophia's website—N

Doctor Parsley has been a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2006 and has served as Naval Special Warfare's expert on Sleep Medicine. In addition, he is certified in hormonal modulation (Age-Management Medicine). After leaving the Navy he went into concierge medicine and consulting. He continues to consult for multiple corporations, and professional athletes/teams. Doctor Parsley lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, and hormonal optimization and is currently completing a book on sleep and health optimization. His philosophy for wellness is simple; in order to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. He believes that many diseases and disorders that we accept as "inevitable" in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. His passion is to help his patients and clien

Doctor Parsley has been a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2006 and has served as Naval Special Warfare's expert on Sleep Medicine. In addition, he is certified in hormonal modulation (Age-Management Medicine). After leaving the Navy he went into concierge medicine and consulting. He continues to consult for multiple corporations, and professional athletes/teams. Doctor Parsley lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, and hormonal optimization and is currently completing a book on sleep and health optimization. His philosophy for wellness is simple; in order to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. He believes that many diseases and disorders that we accept as "inevitable" in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. His passion is to help his patients and clien

Doctor Parsley has been a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine since 2006 and has served as Naval Special Warfare's expert on Sleep Medicine. In addition, he is certified in hormonal modulation (Age-Management Medicine). After leaving the Navy he went into concierge medicine and consulting. He continues to consult for multiple corporations, and professional athletes/teams. Doctor Parsley lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, and hormonal optimization and is currently completing a book on sleep and health optimization. His philosophy for wellness is simple; in order to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. He believes that many diseases and disorders that we accept as "inevitable" in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. His passion is to help his patients and clien

A French-born artist with a hugely popular blog on zero waste living, Bea Johnson has appeared on The Today Show, NBC and CBS news, and been featured in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, People and Lianhe Zaobao (Singapore) and online publications, including Huffington Post and USA Today. Bea Johnson is a native of France and currently lives in Mill Valley, California. She adopted the Zero Waste lifestyle in 2008, along with her family, have changed their lives for the better. They not only feel happier, but also say they lead more meaningful lives that are based on experiences instead of stuff. Her blog and bestselling book, Zero Waste Home (available in 12 languages), have launched a global movement, inspiring thousands of people throughout the world to live simply and take a stance against needless waste. Bea proposes a simple guideline, her 5R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (and only in that order). Bea's vocation is to shatter misconcep

Take a look at why we love bObsweep! This heavy-duty hair handler is always reining in the cats' and dogs' fur. Like a magician it makes pet hair disappear.  Large and in charge, Bob PetHair excels with busy families with constantly shedding pets. Upgraded controls and a more intuitive interface set him apart from Bob Standard. If you are thinking you need to get a bObsweep of your own - use the code:GREENBOB60  to get 60% off the list price on www.bobsweep.com  You want to adopt a bObsweep today!  Take Care of All the Pets Bob's heavy-duty build tackles all the shed fur, pet dander, litter, and kibble that our furry family members leave behind. The perfect pet care companion. Extra Long Main Brush Longest main brush in the industry covers more gound while lifting up more dirt in just a single sweep. Holds More, Empties Less Often Bob's 1000 mL dustbin packs more dirt than any other robotic vacuum's in the industry. Biggest Fan Club Over 100,000+ sold. PetHair is the bObsweep

Diabetes And Your Diet gives you the power to make healthy choices. This comprehensive guidebook will help you to create long-term, sustainable, and life-enhancing strategies for preventing or reversing diabetes through nutrition and lifestyle. In this book, #1 bestselling author Nancy Addison inspires, motivates, and teaches easy-to-implement suggestions, as well as offers incredible insight into health and wellness for diabetics of all ages. Her book includes more than 65 diabetic-friendly recipes! Healthy foods combined with positive lifestyle tips equals a healthy life! Join me as I talk to the author and my friend, Nancy Addison who is a Keynote Speaker, Raw Food Chef, Certified Health Counselor and Founder of Organic Healthy Lifestyle. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and travels internationally speaking at employee wellness programs, schools and corporate workshops. She has worked with celebrities and doctors internationally and has consulted in the wellness industry for over 20 y

Maid Brigade and I just worked on a 20 day challenge to get your home guest ready for the holidays.  By committing to work on one area of your home every day for just a few minutes you can have your home "guest ready".  You can read the entire blog post on Maid Brigade's blog and download their free PDF as well to help you keep on track. In 20 days you are going to be READY! Here is a sample of the first steps:

Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed's uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations, worldwide.  Ed is also a humanitarian. He has traveled the world, making a difference with his music and aid items. He and his wife recently went to Jamaica where they delivered humanitarian aid items and shot a music video. "Jamaica is one of those places that is hard not to get involved. It boasts some of the most incredible musicians from our past and present like Bob Marley and the Chronixx, Jamaican culture oozes mystique and electricity that is unparalleled by most, it has beauty that is overwhelming everywhere you go from the simplicity of lifestyle to the incredible vegetation and horticulture all over this rock. Without sounding selfish Jamaica is one of those places which makes me feel human again. It allows me to live my life really without the constraints and technical lifes

Ali VanderBaan is an acupuncturist and herbalist with a passion for educating and empowering her patients to cultivate sustainable wellness in the midst of their busy lives. Ali graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in Psychology.  After working in psychiatric research at Brown University, she decided to pursue a career in which she could have a more direct impact on the health and well-being of her patients.  She received her Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from New England School of Acupuncture, the oldest accredited institution for Oriental Medicine in the United States.  She completed over 700 hours of clinical internship in Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with renowned Chinese medical practitioners, Winnie Chow and Yan Ping Jin.   She also received her Master's Degree in Pain Management from Tufts University School of Medicine, culminating in her dissertation on mindfulness meditation combined with acupuncture for the treatment

This is a different show for me. I'm actually sharing an interview I did with Solutionsology Radio.  We talked about the fact that people are really realizing the cleaning products they use in their homes really does affect their health. I share some simple solutions for pest control, weed control and even my "Happy Hour Cleaner' recipe.  All the listeners were offered a free copy of my newest book - The Joy of Green Cleaning for New Parents. You don't have to be a new parent to enjoy the recipes in this book. Just go to my free book offer and enter your email and you'll get my free book in minutes.  You can learn more about Solutionsology Radio at www.solutionsology.com 

This show is one of my favorites (and not because it's just me on the show). I was lucky enough to be asked to speak at the Gloria Gemma event in Providence called Passport to Wellness. This event is a free healthy living expo offering health, wellness, cancer care information and resources.  One area that is never talked about with cancer patients or survivors is the toxic chemicals that are found in your home. Carol, the administrator at the Gloria Gemma Foundation, was a two time cancer survivor when I met her. She came to one of my workshops and was surprised to learn that Comet has 7 known carcinogens in it. (Per EWG.org).   I showed her how to mix up a simple substitute cleaner with just baking soda, salt and oxygen bleach that works better than Comet. This led to me teaching other survivors and patients that we really need to look at what we are using in our homes and try to remove those things that can hurt our families.  This year I did a presentation called Detox Your

    Silent Spring Institute's new study reveals the top 10 consumer product chemicals in dust that can harm humans. "Household dust exposes people to a wide range of toxic chemicals from everyday consumer products, according to a new study. These are chemicals found in consumer products and building materials and have been associated with numerous health effects including cancer, hormone disruption, and development and reproductive problems. The study is the first comprehensive analysis of toxic chemicals in house dust, compiling data from more than two dozen studies throughout the United States. It reveals what the average American is likely exposed to on a routine basis. "We've known, from our previous research, that these chemicals can end up in indoor dust," says co-author Robin Dodson, an environmental exposure scientist at Silent Spring Institute. "Now we can say with confidence that these chemicals are in fact pervasive in U.S. homes, which is highly concerning given the possible health ef