The Problem may be Global, but the Solution needs to start at Home By: Van Burbach Last month (October 2020) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released The United States Federal Strategy for Addressing the Global Issue of Marine Litter. Over all, it is a good thing that the issue is being addressed and the document addresses some very real and important issues; however, the strategy definitely has its shortcomings. The US Strategy’s focus is largely to put the b

Or in other words, Why we put our Christmas trees up early this year. I have always been a "Don't put the Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving!!!!" person, but not this year! I was ready 2 weeks before Thanksgiving, slyly putting out a few decorations at a time thinking no one would notice, and finally the tree went up the week before Thanksgiving!! I am not alone, For weeks now I've seen Christmas trees in windows all around our neighborhood and posts on social media filled

What if you had an army to protect you from germs, oxidation, stress, and more? You do!! It's your Immune System. Our bodies are working 24/7 to protect us by mobilizing "soldiers" in our cells, nerves, gut, organs, and tissues, they all work together to fight invaders and build up a body that is prepared for health. We have a job too! Sleep - Getting a good night's sleep can help build our immune system. Try putting away electronic devices at least an hour before bedtime.