We've reviewed a lot of hand sanitizers over the years but never during a pandemic when the stakes are so high. If you weren't a user of hand sanitizer before Covid-19, this product has become part of your regular life. Many stores here in California have employees stationed at the entrance checking for masks and requiring you to use the hand sanitizer they offer, thus I've tried many kinds over the last 11 months. Many leave behind residues, as they try not to be harsh on the skin, and/or ... continue reading...
It’s Time to Quit Plastics and How to do It
Microplastics have been found from the top of Mt. Everest to newly formed beaches in Hawaii. I am constantly picking up small pieces of plastic in backcountry wilderness areas, off-trail, and campsites. The prevalence of plastic in our environment is astounding, and one cannot leave out mentioning the great pacific garbage patch. There's even plastic in our poop! As an eco-conscious person, I often make consumer choices based upon single-use plastic. That being said, I often don't for ... continue reading...
Reduce Plastic Waste with re-brush Eco-Friendly Toothbrush
There are plenty of toothbrushes available at health food stores making eco-friendly claims. From bamboo to recycled plastic, these toothbrushes are mostly designed to be disposable, which, of course, is a problem. Disposable plastic toothbrushes may seem like a small problem until you consider these astounding facts: Plastic toothbrushes however convenient does have a huge impact on our earth when disposed and left in landfills. There are 4.7 billion plastic toothbrushes produced ... continue reading...
COVID Back to School: Helping children cope with uncertainty
One of the greatest lessons we have been forced to learn is how to live with uncertainty. In fact, in spiritual traditions, particularly Buddhism, there is wisdom found in recognizing the ever-changing, uncertainty of life. COVID-19 has created an upswing of reminders that life changes. Summer plans have been changed or canceled, and the idea of returning to school online or in person is debated. As parents, we can get caught up in our own anxiety with some disregard for our children. ... continue reading...
Does the Coronavirus Attack the Placenta and cause 2nd Trimester Miscarriages?
A majority of miscarriages occur during the first trimester. Many expectant parents wait until the first three months are over to announce their pregnancy as 80% of miscarriages happen during this time. Typically, a second-trimester miscarriage or stillbirth risk is only one percent, according to the American Journal of Epidemiology. After 20 weeks, the loss is considered a still born and not a miscarriage. As countries and US cities move to new phases of reopening, Covid-19 cases are ... continue reading...
