health
Posted March 16th, 2012 by Kim Knowlton
It’s just the beginning of hot weather across many northern states, but time to recall what rising temperatures do to air quality. Heat worsens air pollution, which harms health in ways that are measurable and pose concerns for society’s most vulnerable, especially children. Warmer temperatures lead to higher concentrations of ground-level ozone, or smog. A warming climate [...]
Posted March 15th, 2012 by Katelyn Oldham
When I was 25 years old, I was getting ready to begin law school. My husband and I moved from Portland to Eugene and I quit my job in Portland, which had provided health insurance. When I moved to Eugene and before law school started, I worked full-time for a temporary agency doing administrative work. [...]
Posted March 15th, 2012 by Cindy Okolichany
The Affordable Care Act has helped me and millions of others, get the preventive care they need. I recently turned 50 and went for my annual physical. My doctor recommended that I make an appointment for a colonoscopy. I did that, and on the day of the appointment was shocked that I was going [...]
Posted March 15th, 2012 by Monifa Bandele
Will you eat them here or there? We all love Sam-I-Am’s rhythmic attempt to encourage others to eat strange green food. And when the green eggs are finally eaten, it’s hilarious! But moms and dads aren’t laughing about feeling trapped in a storybook where it’s Uncle Sam who is endorsing a food that we do not want [...]
Posted March 13th, 2012 by Claire Moshenberg
Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, with most of their working hours spent in an office. Meanwhile, studies from the EPA show that indoor air quality can be even more polluted than outdoor air. One of the most important things you can do to avoid toxic chemicals is to clean up your indoor air quality. Luckily, [...]
Posted March 7th, 2012 by Claire Moshenberg
While February was American Heart Month, we want to keep the celebration going and keep our hearts healthy year round. Right now, heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women, killing more than one third. More women than men die of cardiovascular disease each year. This Wellness Wednesday, we’re breaking down: Heart [...]
Posted March 6th, 2012 by Claire Moshenberg
Reducing your exposure to toxic chemicals during your pregnancy is important for the health of you and your little one. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be a chore. You can reduce your toxic chemicals exposures while you reduce morning sickness, stretch marks, aches, acne, and more. Take small steps and try changes that work for [...]
Posted February 28th, 2012 by Claire Moshenberg
Great news: Nontoxic baby care products don’t have to be expensive! Organic, nontoxic, or even fragrance free items for our little ones can veer towards the pricey side. Luckily, there are easy, affordable DIY solutions for many commonly used baby care products. Here are our top 5 DIY nontoxic baby care products (Not up for [...]
Posted February 28th, 2012 by Ashley Boyd
You’ve got to be kidding us! The attacks on full access to birth control for everyone continue in Congress–and, in fact, the attacks are escalating beyond birth control to all women’s health care, and to all health care really. It’s ridiculous. What’s going on, anyway? U.S. Senator Roy Blunt introduced an amendment to a transportation [...]
Posted February 28th, 2012 by Daryn Kirkpatrick
Seven years ago, I found myself in a predicament. I was a 23 year old college student who worked as a cocktail waitress in a cigar lounge. I found out I was pregnant and had to quit my job in order to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure to my unborn child. I had no insurance at [...]
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