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  • The spirit of simples The spirit of simples
    Dear Susun, I am starting to study herbs and wanted to know what "simples" are and why you prefer them over herbal combinations.
  • Peanut cabbage quinoa soup Peanut cabbage quinoa soup
    Ingredients to get healthy with - Savoy cabbage high in beta carotene and vitamin C, and immunity boosters garlic and ginger.
  • Ginger cilantro green shake Ginger cilantro green shake
    Drink a healthy green smoothie today, in honor of Saint Patrick's Day.
  • Peppermint patties Peppermint patties
    Celebrate St. Patty's Day with these delicious gluten-free and vegan peppermint patties.
  • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: The shocking disease Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: The shocking disease
    Jodi Bassett writes about the many ways getting myalgic encephalomyelitis is a 'shock to the system' of sufferers.
  • FOCUS ON: Recovery Basics FOCUS ON: Recovery Basics
    A work-in-progress, this is Planet Thrive's toolbox for healing - the best advice we could find for your journey toward balanced health and overflowing vitality.
  • pure air and water pure air and water
    The quality of the air you breathe and the water you ingest, bathe and launder with should be of prime importance to anyone concerned about health.
  • nourishing food nourishing food
    The food we eat is the energy we supply our body with; what we put in our mouths becomes our cells, tissues, organs, and thoughts. Choose the highest quality nutrients for the highest functioning body and mind.
  • non-toxic lifestyle non-toxic lifestyle
    Keep your exposure to chemicals, mold, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to a minimum in order to maximize your health.
  • restful sleep restful sleep
    Create a healing sleep oasis in your home so your body can enjoy restorative sleep each night. Wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start your day!
  • physical exercise physical exercise
    Regular moderate exercise can improve your mood (by balancing neurotransmitters), assist in detoxification, and help keep muscles and organs in good working order.
  • detoxification detoxification
    In a modern world full of contaminants in our air, water, and food sources, detoxification should be part of everyone's daily ritual.
  • emotional health emotional health
    Emotional toxicity can derail health as much as toxic chemicals and bacteria can. Learning how to process emotion and past traumas, and communicate effectively with others can help keep you physically healthy!
  • spirituality spirituality
    A serious and/or chronic illness can challenge our faith, but may eventually lead to a clearer understanding of our place in the world and a deeper connection to our spiritual self.
  • energetic health energetic health
    Learn ways to stay grounded and keep your life energy flowing, without blocks and stagnation.
  • sexuality sexuality
    Sexuality needn't be ignored when one gets sick. If you desire, you can cultivate a healthy sexual life no matter what your relationship or physical status.
  • dental health dental health
    Mercury fillings, root canals and cavitations are just some of the common dental issues found to cause health problems down the line.
  • organ health organ health
    Use nutrition, exercise, and healing rituals to keep your body organs in optimal shape.
  • brain/limbic system brain/limbic system
    Toxic environmental injuries can cause damage to our limbic system and other areas of the brain. Use targeted nutrients and brain exercises to rebuild weakened areas and rewire around permanent damage.
  • Eggshell Seed Starters Eggshell Seed Starters
    These biodegradable eggshell planters are perfect for starting seeds! When the plants get too big for the shells, you can transplant them straight to the soil, shell and all.
  • Planet Thrive is Taking a Break Planet Thrive is Taking a Break
    The founder of Planet Thrive explains why the site will be not adding new content for the next month or so.
  • Chemically Sensitive Artist Reveals Pesticide Trail Chemically Sensitive Artist Reveals Pesticide Trail
    An interview with fine art photographer Laurie Tümer about her illuminating body of work.
  • Embracing a Terminal Illness Embracing a Terminal Illness
    Fred Lanphear shares how his recent diagnosis of Lou Gehrig’s Disease brought a beautiful opportunity of growth to the Songaia Cohousing Community, which he cofounded.
  • One Thing I'd Change About My Chemical Sensitivity One Thing I’d Change About My Chemical Sensitivity
    What's one thing you'd change about your chemical sensitivity? We posed this question to our members and the video responses are beginning to come in.
  • Shameless: The ART of Disability Shameless: The ART of Disability
    Bonnie Sherr Klein's film presents a funny and intimate portrait of five surprising individuals with diverse disabilities. Watch the film and then join our live chat to discuss disability, art, and creativity.
  • Artists: Win a 3 Bedroom House in Maine! Artists: Win a 3 Bedroom House in Maine!
    One lucky artist may be the new owner of this 3 bedroom house located in Sanford, Maine -- if they can write the winning essay for the Artist's House Essay Contest.
  • Interview with performance artist Julie Laffin Interview with performance artist Julie Laffin
    Moving Beyond MCS, a blog about recovering from environmental illness, has published an interview with performance artist Julie Laffin that explores how her work has evolved due to her illness.
  • Unravelling the Mystery of Autism Unravelling the Mystery of Autism
    E Magazine's cover story this month connects environmental toxicity with autism -- shining light on the link between children with autism and adults with environmental illness.
  • Transforming barren land into fertile ground Transforming barren land into fertile ground
    Use "Rockdust" in your soil to help produce giant vegetables rich with minerals and trace elements.
  • The True Need for Community The True Need for Community
    Can community meet the needs that one man hasn't been able to meet on his own? Joshua Canter searches for the answer to this and other deep questions about life, meaning, and connection.
  • Be the Heroine (or Hero) of your Own Story Be the Heroine (or Hero) of your Own Story
    Kiva Rose's nine-year-old daughter Rhiannon shares how her life resembles the adventure stories she reads about in books -- and how yours can, too!
  • Simple Polarity Yoga Poses to Rebalance your System Simple Polarity Yoga Poses to Rebalance your System
    Belinda Macri, a registered polarity practitioner in South Hamilton, MA, shares simple yet effective yoga poses that bring harmony to the body.
  • Christmas, EI-style Christmas, EI-style
    Just because you are challenged with environmental illness, there's no need to skimp when it comes to seasonal celebration. Find out how others express their holiday cheer.
  • We, Tuskegee? We, Tuskegee?
    Severe ME/CFS/MCS patient Peggy Munson was hospitalized, near death, after the Ice Storm of December 11, 2008 and ensuing 3-day power outage. She remembers today, one year later.
  • Nesting Instinct: A Survey of Bedding Options for the Chemically Sensitive Nesting Instinct: A Survey of Bedding Options for the Chemically Sensitive
    Julie Genser presents an array of sleeping solutions for those unable to tolerate chemicals in conventional mattresses and bedding materials.
  • Celebrating Chanukah When You're Chemically Sensitive Celebrating Chanukah When You’re Chemically Sensitive
    These less toxic substitutes for fun Chanukah rituals can help you continue to honor your holiday tradition each year without compromising your health.
  • 12 Ways to Stay Warm this Winter with Severe MCS/ES 12 Ways to Stay Warm this Winter with Severe MCS/ES
    For those with severe chemical and electrical sensitivities, staying warm through a cold winter can be quite challenging. Here are 12 tips for conserving body heat and surviving the coming winter season.
  • MCS Brain Retraining: Medical Scam or Breakthrough? MCS Brain Retraining: Medical Scam or Breakthrough?
    The Canary Report's recently published op-ed "The False Promise of Miracle Cures for MCS" by Lourdes Salvador and Linda Sepp is full of disinformation.
  • Naked and Caged: A Nightmare Come True Naked and Caged: A Nightmare Come True
    Right this moment, former professional concert pianist and music teacher, Maha Laxmi, is sitting naked in her bed somewhere in Canada, under a Faraday cage -- a structure that blocks wireless signals.
  • Destined for Desert Destined for Desert
    In 1998, while backpacking through the Middle East, I fell head-over-heels for a dashing Bedouin living in the desert in southern Jordan. I stayed for 5 weeks, learning how to bake bread under the fire coals in the sand, play the Arabic hand drum (dumbek), and say "I love you" in Arabic.

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