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An example of mild portable hyperbaric chamber. This 40-inch-diameter (1,000 mm) chamber is one of the larger chambers available for home.
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Mild Hyperbaric Therapy is a medical treatment in which a person is exposed to increased atmospheric pressure inside an inflatable chamber. The increase in pressure allows more oxygen to reach the cells of the body which has many healing and therapeutic benefits.
Oxygen is crucial to our body’s healing process. When the body is under pressure, plasma, cerebral fluid, and synovial fluid will dissolve more oxygen than they would if they were not under pressure. Therefore the quantity of oxygen carried and transferred to the tissue and cells is increased. The extra oxygen helps speed up the body’s healing processes.
Mild Hyperbaric Therapy may alleviate the symptoms of many chronic diseases and conditions including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Headaches/Migraines, Injury and Surgery Recovery, Brain injury/Stroke, and many other conditions.
The soft chambers are approved by the FDA for the treatment of altitude sickness, but are commonly used for other "off-label" purposes.
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Disclaimer: Although mild hyperbaric therapy has been reported to be beneficial for a wide range of conditions, this treatment is not meant as a cure for any condition or disease, and no therapeutic outcomes can be guaranteed.
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For more information visit www.ObispoHyperbaric.com and www.TheOxygenStudio.com. |
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Many of our daily activities affect the environment. The fossil fuels we burn to satisfy our transportation and energy needs generate carbon dioxide (CO2), the heat-trapping gas primarily responsible for climate change. Here are a few ways to make a difference...
Transportation. Choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle for your needs. If you own more than one vehicle, use the one that gets the worst mileage only when you can fill it with passengers or cargo.
Drive less. Carpooling two days a week can reduce your annual CO2 emissions by 1,590 pounds. Combining errands into one trip can lower emissions even further.
Energy Use. In general, every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity used in your home generates 2.3 pounds of CO2.
Go digital. Replacing a mechanical thermostat with a digital model allows you to save energy by programming your heat to turn on and off at preset times.
Recycle. Reducing waste in landfills reduces emissions of CO2 and methane (another heat-trapping gas). .
Buy local. Food grown on local farms does not have far to travel, minimizing transportation-related emissions.
Related Links: http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/ |
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The Central Coast has some of the best apples in the country. It's home to the famous Honeycrisp and Zesta, among other unique varieties, and more than 100 apple orchards. It's also a great time to visit local farms and get some super-fresh beets, squash, pumpkins, gourds, raspberries, and more. All of these great, local farms and apple orchards offer great fun for the whole family, and also make a perfect outing for friends and first dates. |
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 When it comes to saving energy and water, it’s a great idea to get the kids involved. Challenge them and make a game of it. Have them track how much water and electricity everyone is using. You can compete to see who uses the least water. You can often count on your kids to help keep you on track when given the task.
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Water is quickly becoming an endangered resource. Managing droughts and waste water issues are serious concerns in today's world. Grey water reuse is a great way to conserve and use water more efficiently. Grey water systems collect the waste water from washing machines, showers, and bath tubs and reuse it for outdoor drip irrigation. Not only does this allow water to be utilized twice but drastically reduces wasted sewage water. Furthermore, less water down the drain means less waste for septic systems to manage. Grey water systems are now available with very effective filtration systems that remove lint and impurities. A licensed plumber can easily install a manufactured system and connect it to existing drip irrigation lines. Not only will you be saving money and water but you will be watering your garden every time you do laundry or take a shower! |
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Solstice Green Directory looking to increase sales staff.
Part Time. Make your own hours. Leads provided.
Immediate availability for Morro Bay/Atascadero/Cambia/Paso/Santa Maria.
Sales support and training. Offices in SLO: email:
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Call for more information. Phone:805.473.5064 |
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FREE booth at our Summer Mini Eco Business Expo - June 21st at Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa! Reserve now...Spring Edtion publishes March 1st. Find out more about advertising and participating in this event: Call - 805.473.5064
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 Oceanic waters cover 72% of the Earth's surface and harbor an abundance of the world's animals and plants. We have a need to restore the ocean's fisheries, safeguard seabirds and other marine animals, and conserve our coasts. The following are some ways you can help protect our oceans and beaches...
1) Keep it clean. Support measures to stop dumping of sludge and sewage into harbors, rivers, and streams.
2) Keep it safe. Endorse creation of marine reserves to protect fish and other marine life.
3) Don't touch. When snorkeling or scuba diving, take particular care to look at but not stand on or even touch coral reefs or underwater plants.
4) Stash your trash. Pick up litter, stow plastic bags, reel in fishing line, and avoid six-pack rings.
5) Prevent pollution. Don't dump motor oil, pesticides, or other toxic chemicals into streets, onto the ground, down storm drains, or anywhere else where they can eventually find their way to the ocean.
6) Do your part. Participate in local beach clean-up campaigns.
According to the Federal National Research Council:
· As many as 8.8 million tons of oil enter the ocean each year as a result of human activity.
· At any given time, the ocean contains 280,000 tons of tar balls.
· Each year, as much as 27 million tons of fish are unnecessarily caught-then thrown overboard because they are too small, the wrong species, of inferior quality or simply not needed.
· The U.S. could lose 10,000 square miles of coastal property due to sea level rise associated with global warming and climate change.
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 Take advantage of ultra-efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs) to add a little safety and peace of mind to hallways, kid's bedrooms, bathrooms and other spaces. The technology behind laptop computer screens, LEDs are greener than standard incandescent, and even fluorescent, lightbulbs because they generate less waste heat. Most of the electricity used is output as light. LEDs remain cool to the touch, so they don't add excess heat into living spaces, which means less cooling is needed. They last for tens of thousands of hours, meaning they can go years before they need to be changed, thereby cutting down on landfill waste.
In terms of cost, size and brightness, LEDs are getting better all the time, and are seeing many new applications.
Many companies now sell LED nightlights, which are competitively priced with standard nightlights, and can be found at most home improvement, value and even drugstores. They cost only pennies a year in energy, and result in much lower carbon emissions over traditional lighting.
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 These are farmers, ranchers, and other producers that use techniques that pollute less and use less water. You can do some research online or ask at your local organic market to find these products.
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 Even the best eco cleaners can use a helping hand. For really dirty clothes, add a bit of Borax into the wash water. Borax is harmless to the environment and has been the consummate multi task cleaner for over 100 years! Just add 1/2 cup to your wash as a laundry booster, or soak clothes for 30 minutes before washing for tough stains. It is safe enough for your delicates, won't harm septic systems and even helps soften hard water.
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Fresh is best when it comes to garlic. It is more trouble to use than garlic powder, extracts or minced preparations, but it is cheaper and incomparable in terms of flavor.
Sauté gently over low heat in butter or olive oil until it turns golden. Don’t let it burn or it will taste bitter. If you are going to sauté onions and garlic together, start with the onions and wait until they are almost done before adding minced or chopped garlic.
Here’s a chef’s trick: To remove the skin of a clove, simply crush one or more with the side of a big kitchen knife. The skins will slip off easily.
You can also remove skins easily by dipping the garlic cloves in boiling water for about a minute or heating them for 30 seconds in a microwave. Let cool and peel off skins with your fingers.
Braided garlic strands make a lovely decorative touch when hung in the kitchen. If you like garlic spread, try roasting unpeeled bulbs, wrapped in foil or garlic roaster for about 1 hour at 400 degrees in your oven. Cool, then cut across top (not stem end)and squeeze out the roasted clove. This makes a great spread for crusty French or Italian bread.
Last but not least, if you love garlic but hate the aftertaste, try chewing on parsley sprigs or fennel seeds. You can also drink lemon or lime juice. |
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We offer opportunities for qualified students to gain hands-on experience working with the Solstice Green Directory. The core responsibilities of this Intern can be tailored to meet the strengths of the applicant. We are looking for students with a good working knowledge of two or more of these core skills: social networking, information research, writing and editing. Internships are non-paid for a 3-month period. Position negotiable after that. We look for applicants who can commit to a minimum of 3-5 hours per week. To be eligible, you must be enrolled at an accredited college, institute, or university.
Interested? Send a cover letter and resume to:
Internship Program
Solstice Green Directory
4251 S.Higuera Street
Suite 800
San Luis Obispo Ca 93401
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