Beth Greer's Blog, page 15
June 15, 2010
Shedding Some Light On Sunscreens
It's time to start putting on sunscreen…or is it? There are lots of other options to protect yourself from getting burned this summer, like wearing protective clothing, finding shade, and avoiding noon sun. Plus, there's no consensus that sunscreen prevents skin cancer and in some cases it's been shown to actually increase your risk! If you do use sunscreen, make sure what you put on your skin is safe and effective.
I love the sun, and when I was a teen I used to mix baby oil and iodine and r...
June 14, 2010
The Real Cost of Buying Products Manufactured Abroad
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUEST: Christine Cordero, Environmental Health and Justice Coordinator for the Center for Environmental Health talks about the real cost of buying products manufactured abroad — everything from food to furniture and from cosmetics to computers. Plus, how the diesel fuel used in transporting our goods is causing health problems for people as well as the planet. For more information go to: http://generationgreen.org
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June 7, 2010
The Dirt on Soil
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUESTS: Helge Hellberg, Marin Organic's Executive Director, and Mark Mulcahy, produce expert, talk about the benefits of eating organic food as well as the nuances of soil and its impact on our health as well as the health of the planet. They are also co-hosts of An Organic Conversation on Green960.
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June 1, 2010
Conscious Green Travel with Guest Jerry Hart
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUEST: Jerry Hart, radio host of Smart Green Travel on Green960 and brother of Mickey Hart, the drummer for the Grateful Dead, talks about his journey from escaping colon cancer to seeing the light about becoming green. Jerry talks about raising your consciousness when traveling and shares some eco-friendly tips we can use when on the road.
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May 25, 2010
How Toxins Impact Our Lives Including Nanotech Products
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUEST: Elizabeth Grossman, journalist and author of Chasing Molecules: Poisonous Products, Human Health, and the Promise of Green Chemistry, talks about the everyday toxics we are exposed to including nanotech products and the advancements being made in areas like cosmetics, electronics, big pharma and the textile industry. She gives tips on what we can do right now to avoid toxins.
Aired 5/22/10
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May 17, 2010
Drinking Super Charged Smoothies for Great Health
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUESTS: Cookbook authors Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford talk about energizing recipes from their new book Super-Charged Smoothies that incorporates 12 superfoods like chia seeds, acai, goji berries, kefir, and raw nuts.
Aired 5/15/10
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May 10, 2010
Hand-washing, Hand Sanitizers and Your Health
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUEST: Dr. Larry Weiss, Founder and Chief Scientist at CleanWell, a SF-based company that makes soaps and hand sanitizers using natural antimicrobial technology, talks about the importance of washing our hands and using the right kind of soap to stay healthy.
Aired 5/8/10
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May 3, 2010
Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products with Michael Green of the Center for Environmental Health
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUESTS: Michael Green, Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Health talks about toxic chemicals in everyday products and solutions to protect our health. Learn about lead in kids jewelry and toys, why pesticides are so dangerous, plus ways to get involved. For more information go to: CEH.org
Aired 5/1/10
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April 26, 2010
Detoxing From Toxins with Dr. Anne Louise Gittleman
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUESTS: Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., award-winning diet expert, clinical nutritionist and best-selling author of the The Gut Flush Plan : The Breakthrough Cleansing Program to Rid Your Body of the Toxins That Make You Sick, Tired, and Bloated
talks about how to clear our bodies of environmental toxins, parasites, superbugs, and even food sensitivities.
Aired 4/24/10
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April 20, 2010
Reverse Super Size Me…How to be Transformed by Raw Food
"Your Super Natural Life with Beth Greer"
GUESTS: Filmmaker and General Manager of the Bay Area raw restaurant Cafe Gratitude Ryland Englehart, and Frank Ferrante talk about the making of the new documentary "May I Be Frank" which documents the transformation of Frank, a 54-year-old, obese, depressed and addicted guy who loses 110 lbs. and gets his life back.
Recorded 4/17/10
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