hostmelissa
06-01-2008, 06:18 AM
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Giving up Bottled Water and Kicking the Coffee Habit
Bottled Water
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Many water bottles end up in land fills and take thousands of years to decompose.
Manufacturing plastic is resource-intensive and yields various nasty emissions that contribute to global warming and degradation of water quality.
Plastic water bottles leach a chemical PET that is harmful for the health. Carcinogenic.
Nalgene bottles contain BPA which is said to be linked to birth defects, miscarriages and obesity.
Some plastics contain PVC which is linked to liver and kidney problems and testicular damage.
Switch to a stainless steal water bottle. I love my SIGG water bottle.
Kick the Coffee Habit
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Stopping at Tim Hortons or Starbucks to get your paper cup of coffee means more garbage for the environment. Stir sticks add to the problem.
Coffee is high in caffeine which is really hard on the body, creates nervous tension and can lead to adrenal exhaustion.
Alternatives - get a stainless steal thermos mug - make your own alternatives available at the health food store at home! Green tea is a healthy alternative with less caffeine and is reported to lower your risk of cancer, not to mention slim your midline!
Giving up Bottled Water and Kicking the Coffee Habit
Bottled Water
http://www.drwest.ca/custom/water.jpg
Many water bottles end up in land fills and take thousands of years to decompose.
Manufacturing plastic is resource-intensive and yields various nasty emissions that contribute to global warming and degradation of water quality.
Plastic water bottles leach a chemical PET that is harmful for the health. Carcinogenic.
Nalgene bottles contain BPA which is said to be linked to birth defects, miscarriages and obesity.
Some plastics contain PVC which is linked to liver and kidney problems and testicular damage.
Switch to a stainless steal water bottle. I love my SIGG water bottle.
Kick the Coffee Habit
http://www.drwest.ca/custom/1pic.jpg
Stopping at Tim Hortons or Starbucks to get your paper cup of coffee means more garbage for the environment. Stir sticks add to the problem.
Coffee is high in caffeine which is really hard on the body, creates nervous tension and can lead to adrenal exhaustion.
Alternatives - get a stainless steal thermos mug - make your own alternatives available at the health food store at home! Green tea is a healthy alternative with less caffeine and is reported to lower your risk of cancer, not to mention slim your midline!