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The Mad Cowboy (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:03:15 +0000

"Talk by Howard Lyman author of "Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Beef" given in Seattle May 5, 2005."

Are your dryer sheets making you sick?

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:51:47 +0000

Did you know that your dryer sheets have toxic chemicals in them that may be making you sick? This little known health hazard is present in many homes and could be causing brain damage and even encouraging chronic disease.

High fructose corn syrup dilemma

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:18:17 +0000

High fructose corn syrup is seemingly omnipresent in the standard American diet (nicknamed SAD). It is the stuff that sweetens your cola, juice or desert. It even makes it in to unusual places like stuffing, bread and snack foods.

No shortage of weekend activities in Arlington, VA

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:45:01 +0000

So you thought you could get away with saying there's nothing to do, huh? Better luck next time, because this weekend there's a ton to do in Arlington, VA.

Eight ways to make your work less stressful

Alexander G. Chamandy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:41:06 +0000

These are the keys to being successful without having it be stressful from my 11 years of experience as a small business owner. Please feel free to use these tips to help you find more success with your work.

Make Yourself Heart Attack Proof (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:39:54 +0000

Coronary disease is the leading killer in America. It is a terrifying, debilitating and painful disease. New data suggests that not only is it reversible, but entirely preventable. Caldwell Esselstyn, MD presented this informative lecture about this subject, illustrating exactly the steps necessary to stop it.

Dangers of Genetically Modified Food (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:29:58 +0000

Genetically modified foods are becoming more and more pervasive in our farms, grocery stores and restaurants. Everyone has a different reaction to these genetically modified foods (both emotionally and physically). My research has indicated that these foods are less nutritious and present several dangers to their consumers based on the manipulation that they have undergone. Jeffrey Smith is an expert in the field and has generously made this informative lecture publicly available.

We Become Silent (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:02:48 +0000

The freedom of individuals to pursue healthy eating habits, obtain natural supplements and seek alternatives to expensive and often ineffective modern medicine is being curtailed by nefarious regulations and deceptive trade practices. This documentary, “We Become Silent” is the best …

Who and what are polluting your community?

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:09:36 +0000

Many people would be interested to learn which companies and pollutants are effecting their community. Scorecard.org offers just that service.

Air pollution and health (video)

Alexander G. Chamandy — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:10:33 +0000

While much of the environmental debate has focused on CO2 and climate change, the more important aspect to understand is the tangible effects of particulate air pollution, especially from coal-fired power plants. This documentary explores this subject matter in great depth, illustrating the health effects and consequences of air pollution.