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Biking just got more attractive. The Biddeford campus of the University of New England has created a new program to prov…
Surprise: Cloth Diapers Carry a Big Footprint
I’m sorry everyone, but this is going to be a difficult read for proponents of the cloth diaper. Apparently, they&…
15 Reasons to Never Let Anyone You Love Near a McDonalds
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Should You Get A Flu Shot This Season?
Perhaps only parents of young children are aware of the burgeoning vaccine controversy (such as mercury being present in…
Kids with ADHD Do Better with a Dose of Nature
ADHD – it’s alarmingly common these days. But what’s the real problem? Are we just diagnosing better, …
7 Endangered Species Making a Comeback
Are you curious to know if any endangered animals are making a comeback? We were, so we did some digging. Although many …
Interview with Susan Dix Lyons of Clinica Verde, a Model for Eco-Oriented Community Health Care
I recently spoke with Susan Dix Lyons, visionary and founder of Clinica Verde, a holistic, community-oriented medical cl…