Baltimore Bliss has a neti pot video posted if you need a how to.
Ecorazzi lists Billboard’s top ten greenest musicians.
Grist talks eco-p o r n.
Enviroblog has disturbing news about sunscreen.
Bean Sprouts reviews the seed and plant finder.
I carry a titanium backpacking spork around in my purse. I know that sounds kind of weird, but it saves me from using disposable utensils when I eat out, and it’s so light, I never even notice that I’m carrying it.
Before the Industrail Revolution it was common for guests to be expected to bring their own utensils with them when invited to dine, because utensils were expensive, labor intensive items, and most people didn’t own extra sets. Now, when it’s possible to buy a set of 1,000 plastic utensils for under $20, people don’t even think about bringing their own.
But think of the plastic waste that can be saved by slipping a fork from home in your purse on the way out the door. You don’t need anything fancy. Grab one from your kitchen drawer, or if you’re worried about loosing a piece of a set, pick up a few spare utensils the next time you hit a discount store, thrift shop, or yard sale. It’s simple a simple way to cut down waste, and it’s always nicer to eat with real utensils anyway.
f**k for forest….who wudda thunk? they look young too. that is sort of an…ethical dilemma to some I’m sure. is that “dirty $90,000″ they’ve donated or hard earned $90,000? I’d be stumped on what to do…
Have you ever tried a neti pot? I was tempted to this winter…but there’s something unnatural about the idea. I’d like to know how it went for anyone who has tried.
I use a neti pot. I don’t do it on a daily basis, which I should, but it really helps when it’s allergy season or when you feel a cold coming on. It definatly cleans everything out and helps you breathe easier. It’s intended to be used on a regular basis, however, and probably won’t work too well if you only do it once you’re stuffed up.
Unfortunately, I can’t view the video here at work (it’s blocked) so I don’t know exactly what’s on that site.
The first time is a little awkward as you learn the appropriate angle. It feels a little odd, but it’s not uncomfortable or painfull. Likewise, you may have issues getting all the saline out, but there are some simple tricks to doing that.
You don’t have to buy any special solutions to use; you can create your own saline solution with water and non-iodized salt.
The Himalayan Institite’s neti pot (the one I use) has good info on their site including the exercises to completely drain your sinuses.
http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/Netipot/NetiPotGateway.aspx
I’ll have to wait until I get home to read about the eco-porn.
I remember last year it was really hard to find the good sunscreens in local stores. Thanks for reminding me so I can get a jump on it this year.
I LOVE my neti pot. I don’t use it every day either, but when I have sinus problems, it’s a great solution. I have a deviated septum, and get nasty sinus headaches often, but I haven’t taken sinus meds since I got my neti pot.
I wrote about them awhile ago — http://alliesanswers.com/give-it-a-try/give-it-a-try-neti-pot/466