Stress is a significant problem in our modern era. Many people turn to powerful drugs to help them cope, but there are alternatives. Homeopathic medicine offers some positive options.

Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, is often considered synonymous with natural or alternative medicine. But homeopathy is a specific kind of natural medicine. Read the rest of this entry

Are you concerned about the amount of energy you use in and around your home? Here are some tips for turning your home into a low-energy one.

Do a home energy audit

Go through your home and note the type and location of insulation, the state of the weather stripping on windows and doors, lighting, and so forth. As you do your audit, keep the following tips in mind. Read the rest of this entry

“Dirty” gold is a term used to describe gold that is mined in an unsustainable, environmentally irresponsible way. Unfortunately, gold is one of the “dirtiest” metals to mine, requiring large amounts of toxic chemicals and generating tons of waste. Here are some of the effects of dirty gold mining practices. Read the rest of this entry

The home water heater can be a significant draw on your household energy use. Many homeowners are beginning to look into water heaters that are more energy efficient. There are more varieties to choose from than ever before. Here are some of the things to keep in mind in selecting a new, efficient water heater. Read the rest of this entry

Traditional plastic is made from petroleum products. The production of petroleum-based plastics involves all kinds of chemicals, some of which have raised health concerns among consumers. Such plastics do not biodegrade. They are made with a non-renewable resource: petroleum. There are environmental and health concerns associated with conventional plastics.

Thankfully, plastics technology has come a long way. There are now biocompostable plastics made from renewable, biodegradable corn starch. Read the rest of this entry