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This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series all things eco

Welcome to the June 30 (or should I say July 1?), 2008 edition of All Things Eco.

Be sure to Stumble the posts you like, or submit them to other social bookmarking services. Let's promote each other, as well as this blog carnival, because I want to see more posts coming in! I apologize (!) for getting this up so late. I am visiting family in Connecticut, and couldn't access ...

An article in the NY Times yesterday said the childhood obesity rates seem to have hit a "plateau" in the US, meaning that they are no longer significantly increasing, nor do they appear to be decreasing. Maybe it's not bad news, so to speak, but I wouldn't call it good news, either.

From NYTimes.com: It is not clear if the lull in childhood weight gain is permanent or even if it is the result of public anti-obesity efforts to limit junk food and increase physical activity in schools. Doctors ...

With the weather warming up (at least on most days), I've started thinking about finally getting into the necessary spring cleaning. I've been procrastinating far too long, and it's beginning to get out of hand! Some days have been to rainy and cold to open up the windows and let in the fresh air that I love so much while cleaning, other days I've just been plain lazy. When it warmed up a bit yesterday and the clouds finally started to clear, I decided to push myself into starting the ...

I was looking for more information on organic and natural personal care products, including shampoo, soap, cosmetics, etc., and decided I should post what I've learned, since these products labels can be even more confusing than those on food! From USDA.gov: The FDA does not define or regulate the term "organic," as it applies to cosmetics, body care, or personal care products. The USDA regulates the term “organic” as it applies to agricultural products through its National Organic Program (NOP) regulation, 7 CFR Part 205. If a cosmetic, body care product, or ...

So many of us suffer from allergies and may feel like our only resort is to down Claritin or Sudafed or other medications. These options can become expensive, and are likely to have negative side effects on our body, especially if they are taken long-term. For example, mild side effects from Sudafed can include insomnia, rash, and restlesness. Serious symptoms can include a pounding heartbeat, flu symptoms, severe dizziness and increased blood pressure. I don't know about you, but when I'm feeling terrible from my allergies, I don't want to end up ...