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Magnolia Tree Beholder of Time-Poem

2011-08-08T06:02:00.000-07:00

Magnolia Tree
beholder of time
its beauty and flora
was made to survive
through years of evolution
natural acts of mother earth
its tough flora
brightens up the sky
with bundles of fragrant
white, pink and purple life
beloved by all
who watches
the perennial buds emerge
blooming one petal at a time

from the memoirs of Alena Pinque Copyright 2011. All rights reserved. No Reproductions allowed.

LHHG's Article Suggestion:
Do you want to learn more about the Magnolia Tree?
The "Magnolia Essential Southern Plant: When Magnolia tree's sweet fragrance fills the air, you know you're in the South" The Complete Guide to Magnolia Trees - Southern Living

GROW!

2011-07-16T16:34:00.000-07:00

GROW!: GROW! Movie Drive-In UP DATES:: "It's a beautiful day in Serenbe.... 6 hours until the Drive-In Movie Event begins. Little Country Giants play at 7, Raffle prizes announced ..."

Grow is a 50 minute documentary that captures the energy and independence of a fresh crop of young farmers in Georgia.

“When Nature Calls” – Public Toilet Design by Eddie Gandelman

2011-06-24T06:06:00.000-07:00

Eddie Gandelman's "When Nature Calls" is a amazing innovative idea for public restroom urinals that not only creates a more pleasant experience for it users but also is great for the environment.

Urinal Design Elements:
The design: It is in a 4 pod urinal design format for privacy.

This urinal has two functions: 1) allows men to relieve themselves 2) waters plants.

The urinal employs 3 processes: 1) the urine and water are collected 2) both are filtered 3) the filtered water is absorbed by the plants.

Thanks Mr. Eddie Gandelman for a great idea!

The answer to "What is Green Chemistry?"

2011-06-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

Green Chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Green Chemistry relies on a set of 12 principles that can be used to design or re-design molecules, materials and chemical transformations to be safer for human health and the environment.

For more information about green chemistry please see visit the following sites.

* Introductory Readings in Green Chemistry – Green Chemistry Institute
* Green Chemistry – The US Environmental Protection Agency

The Easy-Breezy, Breathing-Easy Cleaning Arsenal: 12 Natural Cleaning Recipes

2011-06-23T17:03:00.000-07:00

The Easy-Breezy, Breathing-Easy Cleaning Arsenal: 12 Natural Cleaning Recipes

The labels on most household products read like the periodic table violently collided with a bowl of alphabet soup. What are those ingredients, and what might they do to our homes, our pets and our loved ones? A foolproof way to know what’s in your cleaning products is to make them yourself. It’s easy and economical, with the added benefit of reducing your household’s carbon footprint by creating less packaging waste and less pollution from manufacturing and shipping.

Leg Injury? Upper Body Cardio Workout to Burn Calories in Bed - Planet Green

2011-06-13T18:03:00.000-07:00

Leg Injury? Upper Body Cardio Workout to Burn Calories in Bed - Planet Green

Laura House

Many of us who workout by running, aerobics, treadmill, etc. find ourselves in pain and we have to take time off. Laura House's article offers ideas and a video on how to stay in shape with little impact, while recovering from an injury.

Try Eating Vegetarian Style

2011-06-13T15:48:00.000-07:00

Eating healthy is important to a healthy mind and body. Try reducing your meat intake by adding a vegetarian diet to your meal plan a few days a month. Our founder Vanessa Turner is trying. What has she learned? By making a conscious effort to eat less meat makes you feel more energetic and it does help with losing weight. She gives credit to Russell Simmons’ book “Super Rich” for making her want to reduce her daily meat intake.

In-addition, LHHGBlockParty found a really cute article posted by WebMD that talks about this very subject. The article A Vegetarian Diet: Not as Difficult as it Sounds by Ed Moser makes you giggle a little bit.

You Tube

2011-06-07T15:47:00.000-07:00

How to Start Running

2011-06-07T14:54:00.000-07:00

Before you start running make sure you talk to your doctor to get a health evaluation. Once the doctor gives you the ok to run, then begin looking for running shoes that provides proper support for your body type and made by an environmentally conscious company. Also, be aware that this is the month of June and it is warm; wear comfortable clothing that allows your body to breathe.

Always warm up and then stretch before you run. To build endurance and prevent injury, start off walking and slowly increase your pace until you run. Take time to build your endurance over several weeks. Don't forget it may be hot outside; therefore, run in the morning or evening when the sun is not at its peak. Most importantly, make sure you are hydrated before and after you run.

LHHG tips for hydrating your body:

H2O-water is the best choice for runners.

Sports drinks that include carbohydrates (not sugar) and or electrolytes are great choices, particularly if you run more than an hour and half.

Eat foods with high water content such as fresh fruits and vegetables to help hydrate the body.

Stay away from caffeine based drinks, alcohol, and sodas loaded with sugar.

And remember, if you feel dehydrated stop running and drink some fluids.

Now get out and run. It is a great way to get connected to your environment!!!!