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Take a Deep Calming Breath

We all get stressed, these days even more. Ever present electrical currents from TV, computer, cell phones, ambient wifi and other sources adds to anxiety. Enjoying time in Nature helps. But sometimes we need to destress right now! Deep breathing helps us refocus and reconnect to what is important in this moment. Here are aContinue reading “Take a Deep Calming Breath”

Stress Can Heal

How Stress Can Heal Your Body: A Shocking New Discovery Recent breakthroughs in stress research are turning medicine on its head. For over two decades, Dr. Lewis S. Coleman built upon Hans Selye work, the father of modern stress theory. The result? A groundbreaking new understanding of how our body’s stress response isn’t just aboutContinue reading “Stress Can Heal”

Trees of the Desert

Enjoy short videos on the desert environments within southwest US. These and other videos on our site offer Multi-ethnic, Environmental Education On Our World aka MEEOOW. *MEEOOW = Multi-ethnic, Environmental Education On Our World

The Plastic Predicament

The Plastic Predicament: A Journey from Zero Waste to “Oh My!” A few years ago, I proudly declared my commitment to a near-zero-waste lifestyle, famously whittling my monthly trash down to a single can. Then COVID-19 arrived, and with it, the undeniable convenience of online shopping. While the pandemic spurred a lot of changes, itContinue reading “The Plastic Predicament”

Trees Talk

The following article was reprinted reprinted from June 26, 2023 article at Global Tree Initiative (plantgrowsave.org). Mushrooms: The Internet of Trees By Patty Rangel In recent years, scientists have discovered that mushrooms are much more than just a tasty addition to your favorite dish. In fact, they are the “Internet of trees” – a vastContinue reading “Trees Talk”