Comments on: Healthy bodies are good for the environment http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/ Think we can't live without plastic? Think again. In 2007 I committed to stop buying any new plastic & I've almost succeeded! Won't you join me? Let's see what plastic-free looks like in 2012... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. ~Beth Terry Tue, 21 May 2013 04:24:09 +0000 hourly 1 By: yoel http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5350 yoel Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:13:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5350 Thank you for raising this problem of immense waste in the medical system. It’s truly shocking how much waste is created even by one tiny procedure or visit. Almost all medical supplies are available in sealed (in plastic) packages in kits or in odd amounts (too much or too little), so if one needs just one thing, one has to open an entire kit/package and throw away the rest. The 10-packs of brand-new towels (like dishtowels) are thrown away after surgery if just one is used. One office visit generates a handful of paper, labels, etc, even with electronic medical records. This is not to mention the toxic cleaners and bleaches that are apparently required for every surface, the styrofoam “dishes” in the cafeteria, and lack of recycling bins in the hospital. Oh, and doctors generally work through any disease, unless we are at death’s door. The administrative and financial waste and redundancy is also horrendous, but not quite as visible. All in all, stay healthy and keep out of the hospital!

]]> By: Cheryl Lohrmann http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5320 Cheryl Lohrmann Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:44:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5320 Hi Beth,

How do we get added to your blog roll? The plastic-free in Portland group Leave No Plastic Behind integrates art and participation into this discussion. We’ve been plastic-free (or trying) for two years, too! Been meaning to be in touch with you for a while…

]]> By: Christy B. http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5318 Christy B. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:22:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5318 I truly believe that food is medicine and medicine is food!

Raw grass fed milk
Manuka Honey
Real fats
Organic produce, dairy & meat
Lots of water
Avoidance of Soy & Corn

I am a foodie (yes, as evidenced by my bum) and love to eat out. I don't eat well at every meal but I d make sure to drink raw milk everyday and if I ever start to feel under the weather drink more of it and take Manuka honey.

Just watched "The Future of Food" again (this Netflix streaming system is not helping my bum but my documentary and "The Office" watching has skyrocketed!) – scary stuff.

]]> By: Lara S. http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5314 Lara S. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:59:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5314 I absolutely love riding my bike!! But I do get sick quite often. I’m on antibiotics and painkillers and who knows what more. AND I’m on natural medicines too (aminoacids and nutrients to heal my pancreas and iron to stop anemia).And antidepressants. Definitely NOT green.
You might want to do a blood test to see how your levels of immunoglobulins are. If those are down, all your efforts may be in vain and all you need is an injection… Immunoglobulins levels often go down for lack of sleep and stress so… I don’t know.
I’m up late too, I’m doing a research about phytoremediation of PCBs for college. I like it because it’s green-oriented in every way :)

]]> By: Clif http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5312 Clif Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:26:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5312 I just read The Great Influenza and the best way to avoid illness is to avoid people. But, alas that is no fun.

My best prescription for health is to contemplate houseplants daily. Just sit down and cogitate for at least five minutes over your favorite green friend, reminding yourself that it is a relative (though distant) and that it moves and grows and reaches out but verrrry slowly and with minimal consumption. Yet, it’s happy!

Bah, you say? You don’t think those beautiful green leaves are happy in a vegetative way?

Along with this daily contemplation, you will also notice the plant developing at its own slow pace and that gives reason to ponder our own pace. Listen carefully and hear the plant whispering to you – slowwww down and live.

But don’t forget to walk and bike for exercise!

Dr. Clif

]]> By: Farmer's Daughter http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5311 Farmer's Daughter Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:15:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5311 What a wonderful post.

I work in a school, so I have kids sneezing, coughing, and sometimes bleeding in my room. It’s a big germ fest and I got sick a lot the first year. If people would keep their kids home when they’re sick, it would help a lot (and I teach high school…).

My first year teaching, by Thanksgiving I had pink eye in both eyes, an ear infection and strep throat all at the same time. Who does that happen to? A teacher.

Now my immunity has built up and I haven’t had a cold in a long time, but I do still get stomach bugs (I’ve had 2 since January). I try to wash my hands often, and that’s my advice to people who are around kids or large groups of people in general. Wash especially before you eat! I’m not a fan of hand sanitizers, since there’s a whole bunch of the strongest germs that will repopulate your hands (did I mention I teach science?). But hey, if it works for you, go ahead.

]]> By: Martin at PlasticLess http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5308 Martin at PlasticLess Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:29:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5308 Great post, Beth.

I have thought this through before and the one point where we diverge is the bicycling. In my community, and probably many others, using public roads with a bicycle would greatly increase your likelihood of needing the services of a hospital. Walking is a better choice, and be careful crossing the street :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5307 Anonymous Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:09:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5307 Well, when you are dead you dont use any resources so that might be the way to go after all.

]]> By: The Green El Cerrito http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5306 The Green El Cerrito Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:21:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5306 There is a nonprofit in the East Bay (San Leandro, CA) called MedShare that collects surplus medical supplies and equipment and ships them to those in need overseas. Previously, a lot of this stuff was landfilled. You can volunteer to help sort the supplies in their warehouse before shipment.

]]> By: Jenna http://myplasticfreelife.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-5305 Jenna Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:57:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2009/03/healthy-bodies-are-good-for-the-environment/#comment-5305 Sheesh… does THIS hit home (and make me feel more than a tad bit guilty).

Perhaps the desire to get into a bikini won’t do it, but the working it into my attempts at “greening” my life bit by bit may well get me back on the road to taking care of myself.

And with THAT little thought, I think its time to tuck my tuckus into bed. Thanks for the reminder!

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