Technostress is just another modern day addiction. The symptoms associated with this techno-centered syndrome range from irritability to a high degree of factual thinking, poor focus, limited access to emotions, and an insistence on efficiency while displaying lack of empathy for others. In...

Dear EarthTalk: Are there healthy, green-friendly mouthwashes? I’ve heard that some contain formaldehyde and other nasty substances. – Marina Sandberg, Albany, NY Many mainstream mouthwashes contain ingredients that you definitely don’t want to swallow, or even put down the drain....

Three years ago when I had just started exploring Ayurveda, the abundance of information and the lack of guidance were very confusing and discouraging at times. It took lots of time-consuming research and unnecessary frustration to finally understand all the intricacies of this ancient...

Dear EarthTalk: What’s the story with Echinacea? Many herb teas contain it, and many people swear by it as a cold remedy. But I’ve also seen headlines saying that the herb has no medicinal value whatsoever. Can you set the record straight? – Arlene Hixson, Portland, ME Echinacea,...

Introduction to Technostress We are no longer hitchhikers on the information highway. We live in a world of connectivity and it is growing every day. There are some amazing benefits of being so technologically advanced and connected, but there are also disadvantages. Stressors used to arrive...

Eye catching title, no? The pursuit of health and wellness is about self discovery. It’s about finding the right things to institute into your daily routine to increase not only the length of your life, but also its quality. One thing I have found from my own pursuit of health as well as...

Winter is on its way. Temperatures are dropping. No matter how hard you curl your toes on those long, cold, and frosty winter nights, they won’t get any warmer! Electric blankets are a convenient, cost effective way to stay warm during the winter months. But do you need to be concerned...

With new studies touting biking as a new fountain of youth and community involvement, 2012 might be the perfect year to take it back to two wheels. I made the jump in August, and I’ve been thrilled with it. Commutes that were once frustrating and boring are now a playful treat. It feels...

Many people get sick after being at the airports and taking long flights. Traveling can be a real challenge to our immune system: stress, breaking the routine, not-so-great food, exposure to sick people, environmental toxins, and a ton of bacteria circling through the A/C. Jet lag and heavy...

Dear EarthTalk: Are the plastic tiers on food steamers safe for food and for re-heating? Some indicate they are made from #7 plastic. I am very interested in buying a steamer, but not if they are unsafe. What’s the best way to go? – Jim Lichlyter, Jr., Valley Center, KS While you may...