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The Reva G-Wiz – and About Time, Too
Electric cars. Humph. Now, we love the idea – in fact, it’s a necessity. Weaning the world off the “Ëœ…
Deceptively 'Natural'
Recently, the FDA chose not to issue any regulations regarding the use of the word “natural” in food packagi…
Eco-Friendly, Healthy Dining Starts with the Proper Tools
Readers often email us with questions, and though I generally respond in my Friday column, the following question was so…
Greenwash Review: the Power Of Suggestions
In the search for eco-friendly products, it would be so nice if other people did some of the legwork for you. Buying pro…
Winding Up: Crank-Operated Gadgets
When it comes to environmentally-friendly living, we need more cranks. We’re talking about the hand-mechanical ene…
Bioflavonoids, Antioxidants and Phytochemicals: a Nutritional Primer
Most of us intuitively know, from an early age, that our bodies are more likely to resist illness if we eat the right fo…
The History of Elixirs
In ancient China, where the elixir tradition was first recorded, tribal shamans, or “medicine men,” believed…
