Hope, Medicine & Healing Freebies

With all the controversy swirling around Healthcare reform in the U.S., I decided to post some Healthy "freebies" :

Hope, Medicine & Healing is a *FREE* book that is being offered by the Oasis of Hope Hospital in San Diego, CA. Oasis provides alternative cancer treatments designed to improve the mental, spiritual and physical quality of patients' lives.




The Federal Citizens Information Center has a vast collection of informative brochures on health topics (as well as family, food, small business, housing, etc.). The majority of the publications you can order from the site are FREE. Under Health, here's a few of the interesting topics: Antibiotic Resistance, Sports Injuries, How to Get the Best Pharmacy Benefit, and Drug Interactions. Be informed and go green by opting for the PDF version of each of their publications.

The Oregon Dairy Council has a free downloads section that includes: Fuel for Training & Competition, Weight Management, Whey Protein Info and the MyPyramid mini-poster for kids.

And, lastly : Health Profile Organizer FREE pdf download. It's a 13-pg health history form available from Health InfoSTAT. You can print out and fill in all your pertinent info onto the form, or you can opt to download their software and keep a secure copy on your computer.

From Washing Machine To Ottoman

What you're looking at is a recycled drum from an old washing machine. Add a seat, casters (although I think those could be optional) and you've got cool extra seating available for indoors or even out on the patio, depending on the type of fabric you use for the cushion. I came across this eco-friendly DIY project on the Eco-street.com blog. I'd love to see how other readers became inspired to do something similar.

Budget-friendly, eco-friendly... it's definitely a good green thing.

Better Solutions for Drinking Water

I recently wrote an article for eHow to help others select the right water filtration system for home use, and save our landfills and oceans from being overwhelmed with plastic bottles.  If you'd like to read more:  How To Choose A Water Filter.

I also found this great eco-friendly product that provides a bottled drinking water solution for when you're away from home: Stainless steel eco-canteen.  You can take it to the gym, the office, hiking or anywhere there's a need to have your water bottle close by.  Not only is it eco-friendly, but it's pretty budget-friendly too.  Check out Ecocanteen.com for more info.

Nifty Ideas for Creating a Green Baby Nursery

Your baby's room is a perfect place to incorporate eco-friendly products into your home, helping to create an environment that is relatively free of toxins. Babies are far more sensitive to the chemicals found in traditional bedding and mattresses than adults, not to mention the toxins found in traditional paint, acrylic carpet and standard household cleaners.  READ MORE

Quaker Rice Snacks - Free Sample

Rice cakes have come a LONG way over the years - if you haven't tried Quaker's Rice Snacks yet, now's your chance...Free!  

Free Vocabulary Worksheets for Parents & Teachers!

Vocabulary worksheets are a great way to help kids practice their vocabulary in the classroom and at home. There are several good sites online that offer resources for teachers and parents for kids,from preschool to 6th grade level. Here are a few sites that offer free vocabulary worksheets for you to download or print, and use in your home or classroom:  Read more