It pays to invest in yourself and your planet
The wisdom of using energy efficiently applies to both human health and planetary sustainability. Nature is always looking for the best ways to use just the right amount of energy. Efficiency has a high value in the natural world, and energy is the currency. Without this efficiency, waste accumulates, pollution goes unmanaged, and planetary resources become depleted. Similarly, our bodies work optimally when they use energy efficiently; the body processes energy to nourish itself, eliminate...
Read MoreHow to replenish energy with the sun
Light is the basic source of energy, or life force, for living systems. Whether by receiving nourishment in the form of vitamin D through outdoor contact, or by eating fresh and nutrient-rich foods that have a closer relationship to the sun, or even through the energy in our homes that comes from the sun in some form, we all orient our lives to this relationship in some way or another. The more direct our connection to sunlight, the more energy, growth, and satisfaction we enjoy in our daily...
Read MoreUnplugged! Self-Reflection Through Nature
Spending time alone, unplugged, and in nature is one of the best ways to get in touch with yourself…
Read MoreLocal Food: Easy on the Earth
By getting involved with local agriculture efforts, we support our bodies and our communities while easing the carbon footprint on food miles.
Read More10 Secrets of a Sustainable Lifestyle
Everything I learned in 30 minutes from an interview with Dean Ornish, one of the modern fathers of preventive medicine.
Read More