November 2, 2008

Cancer Risk And Working Nght Shift

The October 6, 2008 Nursing Spectrum Magazine has a great fear inducing headline. It reads: “Cancer Risk On The Night Shift” with a white cup filled with coffee directly below the headline. The coffee looks cold, which certainly would be true to life for those who have to answer a call light the moment they pour that long awaited steaming cup.The headline is followed by these words: “Experts say it’s too early to panic.”Cancer risk; Panic; not exactly positive images for the grave yard shift worker.The words grave yard shift derive from two separate sources.The first references the 19th century problem of burying people who were still alive, but in a deep coma, perhaps. A bell was placed in the coffin to enable the waking supposed corpse to notify the grave yard attendants of their new-found life. Those attendants worked the grave yard at night, thus earning a title we still enjoy to this day.The other story references the eery quiet that often settles over the world between 3-am. This quiet may be likened to the hush of the grave yard at night. Not to mention the feeling that creeps over the people who must stay awake during these hours: […]

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4 Tips For a Natural Colon Cleanse

Colon cleansing brings big profits for some companies - and with good reason. Colon cleansing works!It is normal for people to report weight loss, more energy, clearer and healthier skin, and many people even regain lost health. This is not only in recent years. These benefits have been reported by those who cleanse for thousands of years.You can start getting the benefits of a natural colon cleanse without laxatives right at home. Here are some easy steps you can take to get started.Eat a natural colon cleansing diet. This means putting all junk foods and most processed foods aside for now. I know none of us likes to be restricted, but it is okay to practice discipline in our lives sometimes. So, for now, don’t eat fried foods, fast foods, fatty and sugary snacks, white breads, cakes, pies and candies. In fact, for the next 3 weeks, try not eating out at restaurants and fast food joints. Instead, start taking charge of your own food.Focus on eating healthy, wholesome and even organic foods when possible. Organic foods may seem like they cost more, but most of us can make up […]

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October 31, 2008

The “Recession” Doesn’t Need to Stop Your Green Career Dreams!

It’s hard to ignore new stories about the state of our economy. Oil prices, the mortgage crisis, the loss of non-farming jobs all indicate we are on shakey ground at best.Although you may be tempted, in light of the economic news, to hunker down in your current job and put aside your dream of having a green career, this is not the time to step back from your green career goals.In fact, there are a number of reasons to suggest it is actually a great time to continue your quest for a green career.Large Scale, Economy Reasons– Certain areas of the green economy are hopping! Companies in these industries can’t find enough employees to meet their demand. Think solar and wind power (especially in states that offer financial incentives for homeowners and commercial sites). Consider sustainable building as a whole, especially retrofitting outfits and companies that provide real-time tracking of energy usage.– The government has already committed funds to create green economy training programs. The Green Jobs Act (H.R. 2847) was passed last August and authorizes up to $125 million in funding to establish national and state job training programs to help address job shortages that are impairing growth in […]

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