Naturally Vibrant Living with Diane Brandon - Diane Brandon

Naturally Vibrant Living – Playing an Active Role in Saving Your Own Life – One Woman’s Story

billschiffler — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:01:04 +0000

No one wants to be told that he or she has a major, life-threatening disease. And cancer is definitely one we don’t want to have. Sadly, we’ve seen the incidence of cancer rise quite a bit in the past several years. If you were diagnosed with cancer, what would you do? Would you try to learn as much as you could about your illness and play an active role in your treatment? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Kathleen O’Keefe Kanavos, a two-time cancer survivor. Ms. Kanavos had an aggressive form of breast cancer – twice – and struggled to save her own life. She not only underwent conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation treatment, but also pursued some natural and alternative modalities. She shares with us what she did and the effect she feels it all had on her and on her health. Hers is an illustrative story.

Naturally Vibrant Living – The Toll that Your Lawn Takes on the Environment – Helpful Alternatives

billschiffler — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:01:31 +0000

Have you ever stopped to think about the impact that your lawn might have? We take lawns as a way of life, at least in the United States. However, are they good for the environment? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Liz Primeau, Founding Editor of Canadian Gardening Magazine and author of Front Yard Gardens. Ms. Primeau lectures on gardening and has researched this topic extensively. She shares some interesting information on this topic, along with some really helpful alternatives that increasing numbers of people are availing themselves of. As it turns out, you can benefit your local ecosystem and wildlife by changing some of the things you’re doing.

Naturally Vibrant Living – A Major and Lesser Known Health Problem – How to Combat it

billschiffler — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:01:08 +0000

There’s a “silent killer” that many of us are unaware of. What is it – and what can you do to avoid it and safeguard your health? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. James Privitera, a Holistic Medical Doctor and author of Silent Clots. Dr. Privitera has both researched and seen this medical problem firsthand with patients and also uses a diagnostic tool that’s rather simple yet effective. Dr. Privitera feels that this health issue is not being widely recognized and that there’s resistance among the medical establishment to using this diagnostic tool. However, there are things that you can do to avoid this problem and safeguard your health.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Vitamins and Health – Which Supplements are Helpful and Can They Help to Prevent Cancer?

billschiffler — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:01:25 +0000

Many of us have been taking vitamins and supplements for years, sometimes as a result of research we’ve read on the health benefits of various nutrients. How can you tell if what you’re taking is helpful? And can vitamins help to prevent cancer? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Kedar Prasad, Former Director of the Center for Vitamins and Cancer Research at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and author of Fighting Cancer with Vitamins and Antioxidants. Dr. Prasad has amassed a large body of knowledge about vitamins and supplements based upon his research, and there are some surprising implications for the supplements and specific nutrients that we take.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Water Shortages – Another Indication of an Imperiled Environment?

billschiffler — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:01:58 +0000

We’ve all heard that we need to conserve water. However, there has been less coverage of what our water supply status actually is. Is our supply of water under assault these days? Is the situation getting better or worse? And what can you do? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Robert Glennon, Morris K. Udall Professor of Law and Policy in Rogers College of Law at University of Arizona and author of Unquenchable — America’s Water Crisis and What to Do about it. Mr. Glennon shares some starting information on the status of our water supply, where we’re headed, and what can be done about it.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Greening Your Health Care – Herbal Approaches to Male & Female Issues

billschiffler — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:01:28 +0000

As many people have been greening their lives and their health, they may have neglected a centuries-old approach: that of herbal medicine. As you probably know, many of our contemporary medicines come from the plant world. How could you treat some common male and female issues with herbs? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Susun Weed, a Master Herbalist and one of the “founding grandmothers of the herbal renaissance, as well as author of Down There – Sexual and Reproductive Health. Ms. Weed has been researching, using, and teaching others about herbs for many years. She shares not just her considerable expertise with us, but also some natural approaches to common conditions.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Could Your Special Day be Greener? – Green Weddings

billschiffler — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:01:54 +0000

We have been very fortunate in the Western world to be able to enjoy ourselves and hold lavish events at times. However, have you thought about the carbon footprint of some of them? Could they be greener? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Mireya Navarro, a Pulitzer-Prize winning Journalist and Style Correspondent for the New York Times. Ms. Navarro is the author of a new book, Green Wedding, and shares with us how we can plan a wedding that will be better for the environment. Yes, you can have your special day with a memorable wedding – and be kinder to the environment to boot!

Naturally Vibrant Living – Aging and the Elderly – Could There be a Kinder, Gentler Approach?

billschiffler — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:01:30 +0000

Aging brings several challenges with it, not only the physical problems, but also the possible disregard of society and growing isolation. Nursing homes reveal a gloomy picture of loneliness and frequent depression, along with rapid decline. Could there be a better approach to elder care? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Allan S. Teel, a Family Physician and author of Alone and Invisible No More. Dr. Teel was disheartened by the situations he found elderly patients in and has been instrumental in devising a new and kinder approach to their care, The Maine Approach. He shares with us what is involved and how this innovative approach has improved the lives of the elderly and also benefitted the community.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Urbanization – Could Our Living Further Away from Nature be Affecting Us?

billschiffler — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:01:18 +0000

Since the 19th Century, we’ve seen a rise in cities and people moving away from rural areas. This has resulted in our gradually living further and further apart and away from nature. Could this have an effect on us – and, if so, what type of effect? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Richard Louv, a Journalist and author of The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the End of Nature-Deficit Disorder. Mr. Louv has pored over research studies done in many countries and has some surprising information to share with us about this. In fact, some countries have taken note of the research findings and are even instituting new programs as a result.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Finding Healthy Food – Dairy Products without Genetic Mutation or Chemicals

billschiffler — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:01:05 +0000

We are becoming increasingly aware of how problematic our food supply in the United States is. Processed foods contain toxic chemicals, Genetically Modified foods have serious health effects and seem to be almost omnipresent, dairy products can be harmful for your health due to a genetic mutation, and pesticides and growth hormones are almost everywhere. How can you find healthier food? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Jordan Rubin, a Nutritional Consultant and author of Patient Heal Thyself: A Remarkable Health Program Combining Ancient Wisdom with Groundbreaking Clinical Research. Mr. Rubin embarked on a journey of studying nutrition and changing his diet due to a health crisis. He resolved to find healthier food and has started a new venture, Beyond Organic, to make healthier food available. He shares his project with us and his vision for a healthier food supply and society.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Toxic Pollutants in Your Indoor Air – What can You Do?

billschiffler — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:22:23 +0000

Our indoor air is much more polluted than many people realize, especially since we started insulating our homes more. Outgassing releases toxic chemicals into our air from carpeting, furniture, and even our clothing – and we then breathe those toxic chemicals in. Is there anything you can do about this? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. William Wolverton, Environmental Scientist and President of Wolverton Environmental Services, as well as author of Plants: Why You Can’t Live Without Them. Dr. Wolverton has done some groundbreaking research on this and has some very exciting information to share on the subject of phytoremediation, which includes not

Naturally Vibrant Living – Exciting New Renewable Energy Inventions – Will We See Them?

billschiffler — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:01:15 +0000

There’s been so much talk about renewable energy, as a means to get away from our dependence on fossil fuels. We’ve all heard about solar, wind, water, etc. What about new forms? I mean, really new forms, that represent completely new inventions? Are there any? And will we see them in our lifetime? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Joel Garbon, President of New Energy Movement and Author of Break Through Power. Mr. Garbon joined us a couple of years ago and gives us an update. As it turns out, there are some new, very exciting forms of renewable energy out there that could turn our conventional way of doing things upside down.

Naturally Vibrant Living – How the Health of Our Oceans Affects Us – How are They Doing?

billschiffler — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:01:02 +0000

When we’ve heard information about the state of our environment, a lot of the information focuses on our forests, air, climate, etc. What about the health of our oceans? How are our oceans doing – and how does the condition of our oceans ultimately affect us as humans? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Peter Sale, Professor Emeritus at University of Windsor and Assistant Director of Institute for Water, Environment, and Health at United Nations University, as well as author of Our Dying Planet. Dr. Sale is an Ecologist who specializes in the study of coral reefs and oceans and has some startling information to share with us. Our oceans do affect us in ways you may not have anticipated, and so do coral reefs.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Can Greater Knowledge Lead to Protection? – Appreciating Our Co-Inhabitants

billschiffler — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:01:03 +0000

It’s been written that greater empathy can lead us to want to help others. How does this relate to our world – and, more specifically, to our environment? What about wildlife, true co-inhabitants of our world? Are they truly “dumb” animals – and is it truly a dog-eat-dog world? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Jonathon Balcombe, an Ethologist and Biologist, as well as author of The Exultant Ark. Dr. Balcombe shares some fascinating research with us, teaching us that the inner lives and social bonds of animals may be much richer than we have allowed ourselves to realize. The richness of our world and its inhabitants should inspire us to do more to protect it – and them.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Is Something Scary Going On in the Sky?

billschiffler — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:01:46 +0000

There’s something that has been whispered about and rumored for several years now, and it’s something that could affect our health. It’s downright scary and what better time than Halloween to take a look at it? Is it real? Is it something that we need to be aware of? Or is it just a rumor? Diane Brandon is joined this week by G. Edward Griffin, Writer and Documentary Film Producer, as well as Co-Producer of “What in the World are They Spraying?” Mr. Griffin feels that this is indeed going on and shares the ins and outs of this with us. Is the jury in on this controversial topic? You may feel better equipped to draw your own conclusion after you hear this.

Naturally Vibrant Living – A Natural Way to Safeguard Your Health – Are You Doing Enough of it?

billschiffler — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:01:33 +0000

In our pursuit of optimum health, there may be one avenue to it that we tend to overlook – and, sadly, even disrespect. And yet it performs so many beneficial functions for our health and well-being. Do you allow yourself to get adequate sleep? Or do you feel that you can either forego adequate sleep or shortcut it with impunity? And are you aware of the research findings that have come out in the past several years on sleep? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Rosalind Cartwright, a pioneering sleep research, Professor Emeritus of Rush University Medical Center’s Graduate College Neuroscience Division, and author of The Twenty-Four Hour Mind. Dr. Cartwright shares her considerable knowledge with us on how inadequate sleep affects our health, as well as some useful recommendations on how to increase your chances of falling asleep quickly. This information is not only vital to your health, but long overdue.

Naturally Vibrant Living – The Problem No One Wants to Talk About – And an Innovative Program to Deal with it

billschiffler — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:01:38 +0000

It would seem that media and the world in general are like ostriches when it comes to one problem, sticking heads in the sand and not wanting to discuss it. What is this problem that no one wants to acknowledge – and what is being done about it and to forestall potentially catastrophic problems from it? Diane Brandon is joined this week by William Ryerson, Founder and President of the Population Media Center. Mr. Ryerson is not only aware of this issue, but has also worked on ways to forestall problems caused by it. He has devised some innovative approaches and shares with us both what the issue is and his approach. He has seen some promising success. This is information everyone should have!

Naturally Vibrant Living – Lowering Your Energy Costs – And Partnering with Nature to Do So

billschiffler — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:01:04 +0000

Hotter summers and colder winters make us really feel the pinch in energy costs. And using more energy, as you know, isn’t exactly good for the environment. We’ve heard all the recommendations for lowering the thermostat and insulating – and we all know about solar energy and other forms of renewable energy. Is there anything else you could do to use less energy and save yourself money on energy costs? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Sue Reed, a Registered Landscape Architect and Author of Energy-Wise Landscape Design. Ms. Reed specializes in using nature in innovative ways to not only reduce your energy usage, but also to help protect the environment and wildlife. Her ideas will not only save you energy, but can also help to solve some problems you may have with your house and land. Great stuff!

Naturally Vibrant Living – Greener and More Sustainable Products – One Person’s Quest

billschiffler — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:01:18 +0000

There are times when we almost feel pitted against business interests as we seek greener products and a healthier way of life. Is it really consumer vs. business? Or are some business people seeking the same things – greener products that are more sustainable and better for the environment? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Phil Pastore, CEO of Solution Mates. Mr. Pastore’s path took him from the aerospace industry to wanting to do what he could to help protect the environment and wildlife by bringing greener products to the marketplace that also save the consumer money and can be manufactured in the United States. Mr. Pastore shares his experience and vision for a greener marketplace with us.

Naturally Vibrant Living – The Economic Slowdown – Is Fundamental Change in Order?

billschiffler — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:01:26 +0000

We’ve all seen the economy “recede,” then sputter as it recovers in a maddeningly slow manner. Why is this recovery so problematic? Is there at base a need for some fundamental change we may not have considered? And could this have to do with green concerns at all? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow at the Post Carbon Institute and author of The End of Growth. Mr. Heinberg has studied this issue and feels that he knows exactly what’s behind the struggles we’ve seen our economy (and those of other nations) going through. A fundamental change is in order, he feels. What he feels is behind the persistent economic issues may come as a big surprise.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Aging and the Elderly – Could There be a Kinder, Gentler Approach?

billschiffler — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:01:57 +0000

Naturally Vibrant Living – Start of the College Year – An Innovative Way to Green College

billschiffler — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:01:54 +0000

It’s the start of the college year and students across the United States are returning to campus, while incoming freshman have gone through orientation. How green are college campuses – and is anything being done to encourage green living at colleges? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Allison Donnelly, a Sophomore at Duke University. Ms. Donnelly had an innovative idea to encourage students to have greener practices and lives, an idea which will hopefully spread to other campuses, The Green Book. What is The Green Book and what is in it? She shares it with us, along with her vision of how to green the undergraduate experience.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Lessons from an Environmental Pioneer – The Legacy of Thomas Berry

billschiffler — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:01:21 +0000

Increasing numbers of people would appear to be becoming more aware of environmental issues and greening their lives. What is at the base of such leanings? And could we benefit by some lessons from the past? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Allan Combs, Professor of Transformative Studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies and Co-Author of Thomas Berry – Dreamer of the Earth. Mr. Combs shares information on Thomas Berry’s life and groundbreaking thought and philosophy with us and how he was a forerunner of future thinking about the environment and our placement and role in it. Thomas Berry was definitely ahead of his time and an ecological pioneer.

Naturally Vibrant Living – A More Natural and Greener Way to Garden – Slow Gardening

billschiffler — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:01:21 +0000

In the pursuit of the perfect lawn and manicured, sometimes uniform shrubs and annuals, not to mention vegetables, could something be getting lost? Could we be gardening in an overly intense or pressured way? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Felder Rushing, a decades-long gardener who writes and speaks about gardening, who is also the author of Slow Gardening – A No-Stress Philosophy for All Senses and Seasons. Mr. Rushing’s approach could allow you to get the health benefits from contact with the earth, as well as the rewards of gardening, without feeling pressured. It should feed your enjoyment of gardening as well!

Naturally Vibrant Living – A Surprisingly Easy Way to Benefit Your Health

billschiffler — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:01:54 +0000

We do all sorts of things in the pursuit of optimizing our health, including some high tech methods. Could there be a way to improve your health that is both low tech and surprisingly easy? Well, yes, indeed there is. Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a Cardiologist and Psychotherapist, as well as Co-Author of Earthing. Dr. Sinatra has reviewed the research and is a proponent of this low-tech, quite accessible method of improving your health and he shares its deceptively simple workings with us. You’re likely to be surprised by how easy this is.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Nuclear Power’s Nasty Side Effect – And One Innovative Way to Rework the Hazard

billschiffler — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:01:00 +0000

The negative side effects of nuclear power are well known these days, although most people just consider those to be potential meltdown and radiation contamination. As it turns out, there’s another one having to do with the hazardous by-products of uranium enrichment. Could anything be done about that? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Steve Laflin, President and CEO of International Isotopes. Mr. Laflin has a very innovative way of “recycling” this hazardous by-product and actually turning it into a very usable and in-demand item. This is a wonderful example of an innovation solution to an industrial problem, which also can benefit renewable energy!

Naturally Vibrant Living – Boosting Your Health Naturally – The Care and Feeding of Your Immune System

billschiffler — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:01:31 +0000

We have many assaults on our health these days, from omnipresent toxic chemicals to stress, etc. Of course, your immune system is key to good health. What can you do to keep it operating optimally in a green way? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Mark McAfee, Founder of Organic Pastures and a former health professional. Mr. McAfee has studied the ins and outs of the immune system and shares some interesting information with us, some of which may be surprising. As it turns out, there is a way to boost your immune system and optimize your health, which can start from birth.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Making a Difference – Can One Person or More Help the Environment?

billschiffler — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:01:52 +0000

It goes without saying that we have environmental challenges in our world – and that many people wish something could be done about them. Is there a way to make a difference in real time? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Sharon J. Smith, author of The Young Activist’s Guide to Building a Green Movement + Changing the World and Program Advisor of Earth Island’s Institute’s Brower Youth Awards. Ms. Smith is an advocate of environmental protection and shares examples of how even one person can make a difference, including at a young age.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Can Habitats be Restored? – One Example with Multiple Lessons

billschiffler — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 05:01:44 +0000

We’ve had so much degradation of habitats throughout the world, impacting wildlife species and affecting us in ways we never imagined. Could habitats be restored? And what would that entail? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Neil Chambers, Founder and CEO of Chambers Design. Mr. Chambers is working on habitat restoration himself, on habitats that may surprise you. His work gives us many lessons – about habitat restoration, history, community involvement, and even on how a lowly creature can not only impact an ecosystem, but also us, as humans.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Exciting New Renewable Energy Inventions – Will We See Them?

billschiffler — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:01:43 +0000

Naturally Vibrant Living – Depleted Soils with Lowered Nutrition – What Can You Do?

billschiffler — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:01:59 +0000

Whether you’re aware of it or not, soils have been depleted in the United States for decades now, resulting in lowered nutrition in crops grown in them. In fact, a Senate document from 1936 stated just this fact. So what can you do to insure you receive the nutrients you need for optimum health? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Sharon Sacks, Co-Founder of Planet Minerals. Ms. Sacks has been quite well aware of this issue and shares with us what Humic Acid and Fulvic Acid are, what they can do for your health, and their ins and outs. These are wonderful substances that can actually compensate for this missing nutrients.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Green Chemistry – An Example of How it Could Benefit Your Life

billschiffler — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 05:01:18 +0000

As you know, and as I’ve covered several times in the past, our modern world is filled with toxic chemicals, which pose major health problems. As we long for this situation to change, there is something new on the horizon: Green Chemistry. What is Green Chemistry and what could it accomplish? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Bill Doyle, CEO of Vystar. Vystar is involved with an inceptive project involving Green Chemistry and Mr. Doyle shares this project with us, as well as the status of Green Chemistry at the present. Green Chemistry could truly allow us to lead healthier lives, were it to catch on.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Could Your Special Day be Greener? – Green Weddings

billschiffler — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:01:37 +0000

Naturally Vibrant Living – Eco-Innovations – Products for the Future

billschiffler — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:01:18 +0000

As we increasingly look for ways to green our lives, at some point we look at the things we use every day, the tools that simplify our lives. Are there any new products coming out that are green? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Debra Atlas, an Environmental Journalist who specializes in what she calls Eco Innovations, new products that are green and good for the environment. She shares several of these with us and gives us a peek at what the future may look like with more eco innovations in our world – a more sustainable future.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Part 2 of The Mega Corporation Leading the Green Charge for Sustainability

billschiffler — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:01:15 +0000

Last week we started to hear the mind-boggling story of a huge corporation that has found that it couldn’t afford not to go green – Walmart. There’s a lot more to this story. What did they learn? Have they done all they’re going to do? How do they feel about climate change legislation? Diane Brandon is joined again this week by Edward Humes, a Pulitzer-Prize winning Journalist and Author of Force of Nature – The Unlikely Story of Walmart’s Green Revolution. This story never ceases to amaze and all businesses need to take a cue from Walmart – if they want to save money and be viable in today’s economy.

Naturally Vibrant Living – The Mega Corporation Leading the Green Charge for Sustainability

billschiffler — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:01:47 +0000

We all know that businesses have a long way to go to green themselves and be more sustainable. In fact, many businesses are highly resistant to green initiatives. However, there’s a huge corporation that is pioneering being green. Which one is it and how did it come about? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Edward Humes, a Pulitzer-Prize winning Journalist and Author of Force of Nature. This story is a shining example of what businesses can do and Mr. Humes shares the full story of this most unlikely corporate advocate of sustainability and its green initiatives.

Naturally Vibrant Living – The Unconsidered Consequences of Climate Change – Health Impacts

billschiffler — Mon, 30 May 2011 05:01:54 +0000

The information about climate change and global warming has been out there for several years now, and we’re already seeing some effects. What about consequences that have not been discussed or publicized? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dan Ferber, Contributing Correspondent to Science magazine and Co-Author of Changing Planet, Changing Health – How the Climate Crisis Threatens Our Health and What We can Do about it. Though not widely discussed or publicized, there will be – and already have been – health problems from the climatic shifts we have already been seeing in the early stages of climate change. What may lie ahead? Mr. Ferber shares some important information with us.

Naturally Vibrant Living – A New Green Trend You May Not have Considered — Raising Chickens

billschiffler — Mon, 23 May 2011 05:01:37 +0000

Did you know that increasing numbers of people are raising their own chickens? And, yes, this is a green trend? What is this all about – and why is it a green thing to do? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Jerome Belanger, former owner of Countryside Magazine and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Raising Chickens. Now the thought of raising your own chickens may raise your eyebrows, but it’s a green trend that can provide you with healthier food that’s organic to boot. And it may even help you raise organic vegetables. Mr. Belanger has raised chickens for many years and shares the ins and outs of this growing green trend with us.

Naturally Vibrant Living – How Can Businesses Green Themselves? – And Are They?

billschiffler — Mon, 16 May 2011 05:01:36 +0000

It’s not just we as individuals who need to green our lives and do what we can to help protect the environment. Businesses need to as well. What could they do and are they doing it? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Trish Riley, an Award-Winning Environmental Journalist and Co-Author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Greening Your Business. She shares some excellent ways for businesses to be greener.

Naturally Vibrant Living – An Innovative Garden Project — Reclaiming Lives & Feeding Those in Need

billschiffler — Mon, 09 May 2011 05:01:43 +0000

We all know that growing our own vegetables organically is great for our health and the environment. In fact, some towns have co-op gardens. Could these projects benefit more than the participating gardeners? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Jeremy Smith, Co-Author of Growing a Garden City, who shares with us a wonderfully innovative project that has taken on a life of its own with multiple benefits.

Naturally Vibrant Living – A House Design that’s Environmentally Sound

billschiffler — Mon, 02 May 2011 05:01:06 +0000

We all know that there are house features that can be better for the environment. What about a house design that’s different in itself? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Johnny Delirious, a proponent of geodesic dome houses. Although they may look strange, as it turns out, they have benefits you may not have considered.

Naturally Vibrant Living – A System for Reclaiming the Environment – Something Individuals Can do

billschiffler — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:01:57 +0000

We all know how our planet’s environment has been degraded and continues to be. Is there that something that we, as individuals, could do? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Chuck Marsh, who has not only been a proponent of the environment, but has also been teaching a system to reclaim and regenerate the environment – permaculture. He shares what permaculture is and how you can make a difference.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Teaching Green Business Practices

billschiffler — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:01:45 +0000

There are numerous ways in which we have been greening our lives and our homes. Could businesses do more along these lines, and could green business practices be encouraged more, or even taught? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Robert T. Clemen, Professor at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Dr. Clemen takes a particular interest in teaching MBA students green practices that also make sense dollar-wise and shares some of his classroom initiatives.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Healing Those Aches & Pains – In a Green Way

billschiffler — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:01:09 +0000

We’re all familiar with those aches and pains. If you’re into green living, is there a green way to treat those aches and pains, without having to resort to pain killers or invasive procedures? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Brett Hightower, a Chiropractor who uses a variety of modalities to heal his patients in as non-invasive and drug-free way as possible. Dr. Hightower shares his expertise with us, including a new tool he uses that can speed up the healing process.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Growing Your Own Organic Vegetables – How Difficult is it?

billschiffler — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:01:47 +0000

Increasing numbers of people are realizing they should avoid chemically grown produce and eat organic. However, the cost of fresh produce keeps climbing. Could you grow your own organic vegetables? And how difficult would that be? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Don Rosenberg, a Master Gardener and author of No Green Thumb Required! Organic Family Gardening Made Easy. Mr. Rosenberg has gardened organically for over 20 years and tells us how to simplify organic gardening. It can be done!

Naturally Vibrant Living – Climate Change & The Status of the Environment – What does the Research Show?

billschiffler — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:01:47 +0000

As we know, there is wide-ranging and heated debate about climate change, whether it’s real, and its cause(s). What does scientific research show? And are there schools that teach more these days in the area of environmental sciences? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. William Chameides, Dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Dr. Chameides is fully apprised of the latest research findings on the environment, including climate change, and shares his knowledge with us, along with insight on what environmental sciences focus on these days.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Living in a Green Home – The Ins and Outs of Green Building

billschiffler — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:01:54 +0000

There has been increasing research on ways in which our homes may be “sick,” due to toxic chemicals and other factors. There’s a trend to build “green,” with considerations for both health and the environment. What’s Green Building all about? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Michele Myers, President and General Contractor of M Squared Builders & Designers and a Pioneer in green building. Ms. Myers has been a trail-blazer in this area and shares her considerable expertise with us, shedding light on exactly what green building entails and how it can benefit both the environment and our health.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Peak Oil & The Transition Town Movement – What We can Do

billschiffler — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:01:34 +0000

Many experts say that we might run out of oil and fossil fuels in the not-so-distant future. Aside from new renewable forms of energy, are there other things we could be doing to plan for our future? Diane Brandon is joined again this week by Chris Prelitz, author of Green Made Easy – The Everyday Guide for Transitioning to a Green Lifestyle. Mr. Prelitz is involved with an international movement called the Transition Town Movement and shares some suggestions for ways that we can be proactive for our future.

Naturally Vibrant Living – Another Green Type of Therapy – What Can Music Therapy Do?

billschiffler — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:01:48 +0000

You may enjoy listening to music. However, could music also be therapeutic? In our quest for green living, could something as commonplace as music be healing? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Barbara Else and Anne Parker, Board Certified Music Therapists, who share exactly what music therapy is and what it does.

Naturally Vibrant Living – When is it Really Organic? – The Ins and Outs of “Organic Food”

billschiffler — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:01:09 +0000

How can you tell whether the food you buy is truly organic or not? And are we seeing more organic food available – or not? Diane Brandon is joined this week by Dr. D. Wayne, a Bioscientist and author of Organic Panic. Dr. Wayne helps sort out what organic means what is affecting the supply of truly organic foods.