Renovated using every re-cycled material within the house that was salvageable, we worked with only non-toxic materials throughout. Active and passive solar techniques along with feng shui were integrated into the architectural design. The landscaping of the backyard with a pond (irrigated by rainwater collection) and a vegetable garden fertilized with breeded worms for homemade compost, created an outdoor open “room” for enjoying breakfasts and balmy summer nights.  

These and other additions to the ecological, healthy balance of the re-construction of the house lead to an indoor environment that was as healthy as we could make it. The sustainable way of life was manifested in the attitude and lifestyles of the inhabitants. The tenants living in this house each enhance the environment by regarding it with a sense of responsibility and appreciation because it’s their home too.

Jörn and I did everything that we knew to do with our consciousness routine to reduce our carbon footprint, which of course included carrying our own re-usable shopping bags to the market. The car was even sold so our main means of transportation outside of NYC was

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• John von Neumann, mathematician, laid the foundation of modern computer studies and wrote theorems in his dreams.

• Rene Descartes had three dreams in one night that he described as revealing to him the basis of a new philosophy (Cartesianism).

• Eight years after he had written and abandoned the first half of “Jonathan Livingston Seagull,” Richard Bach had a dream in which he finished the story. It picked up exactly where he had left off.

• Directors Akira Kurosawa, Francis Ford Coppola and John Sayles credit their work to their dreams. Robert Altman’s “Three Women” and Ingmar Bergman’s “Sawdust and Tinsel” and “Cries and Whispers” were all based on dreams.

• In science, organic chemist Friedrich August Kekule, dreamed the process of the formation of the carbon chain, and the circular structure of the benzene ring. Dmitry Mendeleyev created the periodic tables from a dream.

• Father of

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  ]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/dreams-and-soul/dreams-matter http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-our-opinion-naturally-savvy-guides/this-week-on-naturally-savvy We have a lot of great new articles on Naturally Savvy this week to help you live a more natural, organic and green life.
  
  With cold season approaching fast, it is important to remember to keep your diet in check to stay healthy. Dr. Jonah Yakel shares 5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System.
  
  Are you one of those people who zooms out the door without giving a thought to some breakfast? Well, you might want to schedule in time for your morning digs after reading The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast by Rockit Body Fitness.
  
  Got a kid who can’t keep still? Count your blessings. Smart Supplements for High School Students can help you keep their health in check, says Douglas MacKay.
  
  If you’ve been bitten by the travel bug, Wayne Gendal’s Raw Living Food While Traveling is for you. Read on for his simple advice for keeping it healthy while on the go.
  
  More and more companies are understanding just how important it is to implement eco-friendly practices in their day-to-day operations. So we’re proud to announce that Glutino is Green!

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  ]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-our-opinion-naturally-savvy-guides/this-week-on-naturally-savvy http://www.naturallysavvy.com/fitness-and-movement/smart-supplements-for-high-school-athletes While parents prepare for their annual fall tradition of purchasing school supplies and textbooks, taking trips to the mall for new school clothes and saying goodbye to the final days of summer, they must also turn their attention to the activities in which their children will participate this year. As parents, coaches and mentors, we have a responsibility to help young adults make the right nutritional and wellness choices that will optimally support both academic and athletic endeavors. 
  
  Smart Supplements
  Even in households committed to good nutrition and healthy habits, it is challenging to provide a high school athlete with all that he or she needs to be successful on and off the field. Incorporating a healthy diet, getting proper sleep and, of course, hard work and perseverance are key factors that go into having a healthy life…but also are keys to making successful athletes. In addition, athletes can also look to improve their overall health (and consequently, their athletic performance) by incorporating dietary supplements into their wellness routine. Products like omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, and multivitamins can help ensure athletes get all of the nutrients they need.  Other supplement products, like protein powders, can be beneficial for some athletes, as well. A multivitamin offers nutritional insurance to ensure that daily requirements for vitamins and minerals are met. Numerous national surveys have shown that young people fall short in important

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  ]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:52:07 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/fitness-and-movement/smart-supplements-for-high-school-athletes http://www.naturallysavvy.com/healthy-eating/the-importance-of-a-healthy-breakfast Breakfast! It’s not just the most important meal of the day it’s actually my favorite meal of the day. Breakfast is the fuel that keeps our minds and bodies running throughout the day. We’ve heard how important breakfast is since we were kids. And, if you have kids, I’m sure you do everything in your power to get them to eat breakfast every day. Well, how often do you heed that advice?

  With our hectic schedules, it’s easy to stop by the nearest Starbucks, grab a cup of coffee and a bagel, a muffin that’s loaded with fat and calories, or skip breakfast altogether. Well, I can tell you that a cup of coffee and a muffin (or bagel) does not count as a nutritious breakfast. A Caramel Macchiato has a whopping 270 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 34 grams of carbs and we haven’t even added the calories from the bagel or muffin. A reduced fat blueberry muffin had 450 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 86 grams of carbs. So, if this was what you had for breakfast this morning, you’ve just ingested 720 calories, 20 grams of fat, and 120 grams of carbs!

  Many people skip breakfast in an effort to lose weight. Actually, you

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  ]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:55:04 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/healthy-eating/the-importance-of-a-healthy-breakfast http://www.naturallysavvy.com/general-health/5-ways-to-boost-your-immune-system For many, heading into this time of the year is exciting as it promises a well needed reprieve from the scorching heat. As summer begins to come to a close, we get to experience all the beautiful changing colors, the smell of fall in the air, and cooler temperatures.  Despite all the wonderful things the autumn has to offer, it’s also time to start preparing for cold and flu season.  For many, this can bring along with it a sense of anxiety and concern, especially given all of the media attention given to recent flu stains.  Rest assured, there are several things you can do this year to build your immunity naturally and to help you and your family make it through the season happy and healthy.

  The key to staying healthy and to avoiding these nasty bugs is to strengthen your defenses, primarily your immune system, so that your body can fight any virus as it enters the body.  Here are some powerful ways to boost your immune system and prepare you and your family for this flu season.

  Add Some Sunshine
  
  Researchers are quickly catching on that Vitamin D may be the secret to avoiding the cold and flu. Vitamin D plays an important role in strengthening your defense system to better fight any invading viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, it is also the number one vitamin deficiency in Americans. Compounding the problem

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  ]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:11:29 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/general-health/5-ways-to-boost-your-immune-system http://www.naturallysavvy.com/living-raw-foods/raw-living-food-while-traveling I often get asked how can one can not only eat healthfully but how one can eat ‘raw’ foods when traveling. The truth is, I have been eating raw so long I don’t often think about it as it just so part of my everyday life. Whether I am going out for an hour or more I always take my own purified energized water and foods. I have a quality stainless steel BPA free thermos for my liquids such as purified water and herbal teas. 

  Car or Plane Travel
  Bananas, apples, berries, carrots, celery sticks nuts and seeds and some raisins which are quick to prepare and light to carry. I have not eaten airline food since I was 16 years old which is usually cooked, has chemical preservatives and poor quality salty fatty snacks. 

  If I am traveling by car I always can find a grocery store and I head straight to the produce section. I stock up whatever looks fresh in fruits and vegetables. It is really that easy! When traveling you can even do a quick search on most smart/cell phones either before hand or when you arrive to find local health stores for great produce and restocking your supplements depending on how long your trip will be. 

  Dead Sea Salt or Epsom Salt Baths help remove toxins from the airplane flight from the bad air, and radiation accumulated during the

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  ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:28:54 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/living-raw-foods/raw-living-food-while-traveling http://www.naturallysavvy.com/feature-green-company/glutino-is-green The Glutino Food Group is a trusted pioneer and leader in the gluten-free foods category. Nearly three million people in the United States have Celiac Disease, and there are many more who live a gluten-free lifestyle. Since 1983, the Glutino Food Group has been solely dedicated to providing healthy and delicious gluten-free products that consumers can trust.

  Ideal for today’s busy lifestyles, the Glutino Food Group provides convenient, gluten-free versions of consumers’ favorite foods. Glutino products are so delicious, it is virtually impossible to tell the difference when compared to traditional ‘made with gluten’ varieties. Today, the Glutino Food Group offers a wide variety of more than 80 great-tasting gluten-free items, perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and everything in between.

  People and their families living a gluten-free lifestyle look to Glutino for what is new and original in the world of gluten-free products, and the company continues to expand its innovative product line. Glutino products can be easily found at local supermarkets, natural and organic retailers, and online at www.glutenfree.com. The new offerings, along with all of the Glutino Food Group’s products, use only the best all-natural ingredients. All of Glutino’s products are great-tasting, and do not contain artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

  Going hand-in-hand with its commitment to provide safe, great-tasting gluten-free food, the company believes that the healthiest foods will only come from the healthiest planet. Since 2007, Glutino Food Group has worked tirelessly to contribute to the control of global warming by reducing greenhouse

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  ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:21:33 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/feature-green-company/glutino-is-green http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-the-spotlight/blue-diamond-almond-breezer From Smokehouse® Almonds to Gluten-Free Nut*Thins, Blue Diamond Almonds® has done an excellent job at bringing great-tasting almond snacks to the store shelves. Among all the delectable almond products this 3,000+ grower co-op has produced, a kitchen must-have is their all-natural, rich, smooth and creamy non-dairy beverage, Almond Breeze® Almondmilk.

  Pour it on cereal, drink it by the glass, or do what we do, and add it to your favorite fruit smoothie. Almond Breeze has the versatility anyone could appreciate! The best part is that their Unsweetened Original Almond Breeze has half the calories of 1% dairy milk and is an excellent source of Calcium and Vitamins D & E. What better way to drop the calories without compromising taste and nutrition?

  Almond Breeze also follows the FREE RULE. Free of:  trans-fats, cholesterol, lactose, casein, peanuts and gluten, you and your family to enjoy Almond Breeze guilt-FREE, without worry! 

  Our advice? Choose from six different flavors and varieties Sweetened and Unsweetened Original, Vanilla, and Chocolate – and drink to your health! 

  Recipe: Packs-a-Punch Raspberry-Almond Smoothie
  Courtesy of: Almond Board of California

  2 cups Original Almond Breeze®?
  1 12-ounce package frozen raspberries?
  2 medium bananas, cut into chunks?
  2-3 tablespoons honey?
  1/2 teaspoon almond extract?
  12 fresh raspberries (optional)?
  8 whole blanched almonds (optional)

  Combine Original Almond Breeze®, frozen raspberries, bananas, honey and almond extract in a blender; whirl until smooth. Pour into 4 tall glasses and garnish with fresh raspberries and whole almonds if desired.

  Nutritional Information
  Calories: 228
  Cholesterol: 0 mg
  Total

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  ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:08:10 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-the-spotlight/blue-diamond-almond-breezer http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-the-spotlight/consonant-skincare-organic-luxury We have been in love with Consonant Skincare from the first moment we discovered this wonderful, luxurious organic skin care brand. Their advanced formulations are not only healthy, they also deliver the great results you expect from high quality skin care products. And best of all, they feel amazing to use. Consonant products really prove that you can have it all!

  Sophisticated scents such as Citrus Bergamot and Spearmint & Sage are perfect for men and women alike, making them one of the only truly unisex brands on the market. but if you’re like a growing number of women and men, and you prefer products without any scent or fragrance at all, not to worry, you will love the Consonant Pure Unscented range.

  Skin Care Simplified 

  Another thing we love about Consonant is how they’ve simplified their approach to skin care. Who has time for cleansers, toners, masques, exfoliators, eye creams, neck creams, day creams, night creams, serums, and more?

  When we use the Consonant “Three Step System” – cleanse, moisturize and protect, we still get amazing results (we swear we look younger and healthier!) without all the tedious, unnecessary (and expensive) steps. Their skin care line-up consists of:

  • Organic Foaming Face Wash

  • Ultra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream

  • Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream

  • Ultra Moisturizing Organic Eye Cream

  • Organic Lip Therapy

  Equally effective, and also formulated for long-lasting results, not just instant gratification, are The Consonant Bath and Body products:

  • Intensive Therapy Organic Hand Cream

  • Organic Body Wash

  • Organic Body Lotion

  • Organic Body Soap

  All Consonant products have been carefully

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  ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:45:20 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-the-spotlight/consonant-skincare-organic-luxury http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-our-opinion-naturally-savvy-guides/this-week-on-naturally-savvy We have a lot of great new articles on Naturally Savvy this week to help you live a more natural, organic and green life.
  
  For the budding fashionistas looking for the trendiest back to school threads, why not try something green? Deana Bracken sends you Back to School with Eco-Chic Style.
  
  Dr. Melissa Carr shares her Simple Solutions for a Sound Sleep so you can stop counting the sheep. Happy dreaming!
  
  Are you looking to make a good first impression? Well Healthy Skin Gives a Good Image, says Harriet Diamond where she shares her tips for an easy skin care regime.
  
  In these rough times we could all use a little help with our financial planning. Read Monique Madan’s Investment Planning for a Business Portfolio on how to make the best of this downturn.
  
  Loving that new shade of lipstick? Any idea what it’s made of? Be sure to read Bill Baker’s Decoding Cosmetic Labels to find out just what’s in those magnificent mascaras and brilliant blushes.

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  ]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-our-opinion-naturally-savvy-guides/this-week-on-naturally-savvy http://www.naturallysavvy.com/beauty-and-fashion/back-to-school-with-eco-chic-style I’ve always been a bit obsessed with fashion. My subscription to Elle Magazine started when I was in the 4th grade, while most other girls were ogling Tiger Beat (don’t get me wrong, I ogled Tiger Beat too). I think it all began when my mother sent me to my first day of Kindergarten in a white ballet neck tee that read my name, D-E-A-N-A, on the front and a knee-length denim wrap skirt. I believe it was then that I took hold of my own fashion destiny and back-to-school shopping became my favorite time of the year. And now, back-to-school shopping is again very exciting to me because finally there are some stylish “eco” options for students.
  
  Organic Cotton Jacket 

  To avoid incidents like the D-E-A-N-A debacle, I’ve always thought it made sense to dress kids like little adults –not too serious, but also not overly playful. A perfect example, the organic cotton Variola Jacket by Sustainable Kids, is polished and cozy at the same time. A great piece to make recess time just a bit more stylish!
  
  Floral Without Being Frilly

  Floral without-being-frilly Ditsy print top by Kite Kids is something I could see myself wearing now and would have loved when

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  ]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:55:27 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/beauty-and-fashion/back-to-school-with-eco-chic-style http://www.naturallysavvy.com/east-meets-west/simple-solutions-for-a-sound-sleep Are you getting enough sleep? If your answer is no, then you're not alone. Approximately 29 percent of Americans report getting less than seven hours of sleep per night on a regular basis.
  
  Sure many of us can handle the loss of an hour or two or even three every now and then, but it becomes a problem when we become unable to pay back our sleep debt. Just one week of insufficient sleep can affect our health and feeling of well being. Too little sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, depression and obesity, and it also makes you more susceptible to bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens because the immune system is weakened. Sleep is a key pillar to good health, on par with healthy eating and regular exercise.
  
  But there is a simple solution: Go to bed earlier! If this isn't something you normally do, you'll need to plan ahead. First, consider that you may not be able to complete everything that you might like to complete in a day. If you've put too much on your plate, allow yourself to take some of it off until the next day. What must absolutely be done and what can wait? Be forgiving of yourself.
  
  More Savvy Solutions for Better Sleep
  
  If you're having trouble falling asleep, limit or avoid the

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  ]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:14:11 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/east-meets-west/simple-solutions-for-a-sound-sleep http://www.naturallysavvy.com/mom-talk/getting-kids-to-read Many parents ask me how to get their kids to read more. In today's world of computer games and television, it can feel like a daunting task.  Here are some tips to help encourage kids to read.

  1. Model, model, model. Be seen reading books so your kids follow in your footsteps.

  2. Sign up for a library card and take your child to the library once a week.

  3. Keep a list on the refrigerator on what books each member of the family has read that month.

  4. Read out loud to your children often. Age doesn't matter. Everyone likes to be read to.

  5. Get books on tape so you can all listen to them in the car. Or make your own.

  6. Trade time on the computer for time reading.

  7. Talk about what you're reading. Make it fun to discuss literature. Don't be afraid to express what you like or don't like about a book.

  8. Don't worry if your child doesn't finish a book. He may not like it, and that's OK.

  9. While books can be expensive, do take your child to the bookstore once in a while and have her pick out her own purchase.

  10. Take turns reading stories to each other while on car rides.

  11. Have a family reading night where no one watches TV or gets on the computer.

   New Book Launch for Young Readers
   
  I recently had the pleasure of being asked to review a new children's book called Elffolk and the Crystal Caves of Atlantis by Tina McFadden. This delightful story is fantasy-adventure for children aged seven to

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  ]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/mom-talk/getting-kids-to-read http://www.naturallysavvy.com/environmental-issues/wi-fi-in-schools-do-we-need-precautions Wi-Fi is facing a lot of opposition from parents and teachers in Ontario. Last week, Lloyd Alter was critical of parents' claims that Wi-Fi may pose a health threat to students at elementary schools, and he made some valid arguments.
  
  But there are preliminary studies that indicate micro wave technologies may adversely effect human health, and even the World Health Organization (WHO) admits more research is needed before we can say with certainty whether or not the many electronic devices that generate electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are safe.
  
  This really shouldn't be a debate. Until such time as we know that these technologies are absolutely safe, Wi-Fi has no place in elementary schools, and maybe not even in high schools.
  
  Click here to read our full article on TreeHugger.
  ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/environmental-issues/wi-fi-in-schools-do-we-need-precautions http://www.naturallysavvy.com/beauty-and-personal-care/healthy-skin-gives-a-good-image Successful businesses understand the value of a good image. Marketers spend endless hours developing a brand and promoting it. Healthy skin is your brand promotion for good health. It is your wellness image-maker.

  First Impressions

  Estimates are it only takes three seconds to create a first impression. In building a business relationship, that time is critical to success. From your outward appearance to your handshake, your skin is your image of health – inside and out. Good skin care propels your image of vitality and health. It partners with good nutrition, fitness, and brain health to become the wrapping on overall health. 

  Take Care of the Wrapping

  Most people do not think about their skin as an organ, but it is the largest organ in the body. It is the body’s protection against the environment and the wrapping on the amazing sense of touch. To keep this vital organ functioning at its best, here are a few tips for taking care of your skin.

  Be sun-smart: Sunlight is important for the production of Vitamin D, which occurs when sunlight touches your skin. Vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis and other diseases, as shown in recent studies. One, reported in Harvard Health Publications, revealed researchers found evidence that Vitamin D could help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Another study described in the Archives of Internal Medicine, showed individuals with low levels of Vitamin D have an increased

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  ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:53:37 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/beauty-and-personal-care/healthy-skin-gives-a-good-image http://www.naturallysavvy.com/inspiration-and-motivation/investment-planning-for-a-balanced-portfolio Since the words “sub-prime mortgage crisis” were first uttered over 2 years ago, investment markets have been in constant state of flux. 2010 has been just as much of a roller coaster ride, though it’s rarely been mentioned by the media. From February until May investment markets advanced by approximately 10% (as evidenced by the performance of the NYSE composite index) but those gains were all but lost between May and July.  

  How can you use these turbulent times to your advantage? The following theories are simple but they take guts to implement.

  Rebalancing 

  Experts agree that diversification is the only investment strategy that works in the long run. Diversification requires that you invest in different products such as: cash, fixed-income investments (bonds) and equities (stocks) because these investments appreciate and depreciate at different times. Some or all of these investments can be held in mutual funds (baskets of investments that are sold as a single product), which will achieve further diversification.  Diversification will essentially protect your portfolio from a complete freefall.

  The next step is to determine a mix of investments (i.e. an asset allocation), based on your individual needs, that is appropriate for your risk tolerance and the amount of time you wish to have your money invested. Once this mix is established, stick to it! Designing your asset allocation takes introspection and the advice of a financial planner or investment advisor and will

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  ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:48:33 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/inspiration-and-motivation/investment-planning-for-a-balanced-portfolio http://www.naturallysavvy.com/beauty-and-personal-care/decoding-cosmetics-labels If you enjoy grocery shopping like I do, you probably spend time browsing the aisles looking for great new products. I’m always interested in something that will help me pick up more dirt, that will make my meals taste better, and that will get my whites whiter than white. Discovering these products isn’t difficult; you just have to look for the special “NEW” or “IMPROVED” flashes on the labels. In fact, as any consumer goods marketer will tell you, a product’s label is one of the most powerful selling tools they have. It’s also one of the most efficient – it doesn’t cost extra to have a label on your product. In fact, you have to, so you may as well make it work for you.

  When it comes to skin care and cosmetics, manufacturers have become quite good at making their labels work for them. As Charles Revson, the founder of Revlon, famously said, “in the factory we manufacture cosmetics; in the store we sell hope.”

  No small order, selling hope. Let’s start with the label: “Softer, smoother looking skin.” “Younger looking skin from the first use.”  “Eliminates the look of lines and wrinkles.”  “For a more beautiful you.”  “You’re worth it.”  Hope, it seems, springs eternal!

  While producing cosmetics labels that “sell” may seem like an art, it is actually a combination of art and government-regulated science. In virtually every developed country, there is a government agency

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  ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:05:40 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/beauty-and-personal-care/decoding-cosmetics-labels http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-our-opinion-naturally-savvy-guides/this-week-on-naturally-savvy We have a lot of great new articles on Naturally Savvy this week to help you live a more natural, organic and green life.
  
  Can you hear the school bells ringing? Read about Brain Foods for Back to School Season that will help you prepare and keep the kids happy.
  
  And with school lunches comes inevitable school shopping. Cara Smusiak shows how to Green Your Back to School Shopping.
  
  In more green-inspired news, Andrea Donsky interviews an eco-artist who’s trying to influence change. Check out her Q & A with Vincent Huang – The Mermaid Project.
  
  Most people think of the hospital as a place to get better – but what if it makes you worse? Linda Mundorff explores Reducing Hospital Acquired Infections and offers some great tips to keep you feeling at your best.
  
  Paulette Millis shares her secrets on Packing a Healthy Picnic with some great ideas on good foods that you probably already have.

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  ]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/in-our-opinion-naturally-savvy-guides/this-week-on-naturally-savvy http://www.naturallysavvy.com/dreams-and-soul/personal-growth-over-easy I’ve touched on this topic before, but here it is again! I was just talking to sister Soul Coach® Kathy Dannel Vitcak and getting off topic (about her just published past life oracle deck called “It’s Your Karma”) when we noticed how so many people want instant information and instant enlightenment. People would rather get a psychic reading than do the work to figure their lives out for themselves. I find that is true of dreams as well. People want to know what their dreams mean rather than explore the dream themselves. When the synchronicities of topics repeating themselves happen, I pay attention.
  
  Wanting easy answers is an interesting trend that I don’t actually believe is a new trend. It’s the complexity of human nature. We don’t want to be told what to do yet we pay people to do just that. I think it is similar to the Chinese proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” If there was a proverb that covers this situation, it’s because people weren’t doing it! Back in the day — whenever that proverbial day was — people must have been saying, “Hey, man, can you spare a fish?”
  
  So what does this have to do with you? Ask yourself, have you ever gone for a reading with someone

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  ]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.naturallysavvy.com/dreams-and-soul/personal-growth-over-easy