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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…
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – Scents of the Seasons
Smell may be the most ancient of our senses, acting on the brain’s primitive limbic system. We don’t rely mu…
The Staples of Modern Life
It’s the irony of the universe, that when you really need a staple-remover all you can find is a stapler, and vice…
Winding Up: Crank-Operated Gadgets
When it comes to environmentally-friendly living, we need more cranks. We’re talking about the hand-mechanical ene…
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – Flowers
Viewing one flower at a time in the garden calls to mind the difference between a landscape painting and a portrait. A l…
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…
Seasonal Living: Spring Series – the Ritual Cleansing
Scandinavians have much to teach us about the art of the sauna and its powers of renewal. Spring is the ideal time to co…