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Microplastics: A New Cardiovascular Risk Factor

By Erik Goldman, Editor

The presence of micro- or nano-plastic particles in carotid atheromas significantly raises the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause within 3 years. That’s the blunt conclusion of a new multi-center study headed by researchers at the Department of Advanced Medical & Surgical Science, University of Campania, Naples, and involving more than […]

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Simple, Sustainable Steps for Solid Waste Reduction

By Joel Kreisberg, DC, MA and Amanda Drobnica, MPH - Vol. 10, No. 4. , 2009

Health care is a big contributor to the nation’s solid waste stream. Fortunately, doctors are getting wise and many have implemented waste reduction programs. As one Berkeley, CA clinic has proven, a few simple and inexpensive changes can eliminate a LOT of waste.

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Think Globally, Go Out & Play Locally!

By Joel Kreisberg, DC, MA - Vol. 10, No. 2. , 2009

We all know, in theory, what makes for a healthy environment and why we should care about environmental issues. But it all becomes much more personal and tangible if you get yourself outside and participate in outdoor recreational activities. Your own health will improve, you’ll better understand the specific eco-issues in your community, and you’ll be better able to educate your patients by setting a good example.

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Taming the Healthcare Energy Hog

By Joel Kreisberg, DC, MA - Vol. 10, No. 1. , 2009

As an industry, health care uses 515 trillion BTUs of energy annually. That’s 9% of the country’s total energy consumption, and 85% of the energy consumed is petroleum-based. That’s not exactly healthy. But a growing number of concerned physicians are making real efforts to simplify, conserve and reduce.

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Environmental Health for Children

By Joel Kreisberg, DC, MA - Vol. 9, No. 4. , 2008

Pound for pound children absorb more environmental toxins than adults, and they are also more vulnerable to adverse health effects of these exposures. Parents are desperate for help with environmental health problems, and green-minded physicians can play a vital role in ensuring healthier futures for the next generation.

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How Does Your Practice Measure Up on the “Greening” Scorecard?

By Janet Brown - Vol. 9, No. 1. , 2008

Environmental sustainability is not a t-shirt or a marketing tool or something done for “extra credit.” Eco-consciousness needs to be guide all aspects of our personal and professional lives. In a busy primary care medical practice, that’s a tall order. Fortunately, there’s help—in the form of the Green Guide to Health Care’s new Operations guidance program. A new non-profit group, Practice Green Health will combine the strengths of three leading eco-medical groups into a single organization.

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When Doing the Right Thing Means Choosing the Lesser of a Few Evils

By Janet Brown - Vol. 8, No. 4. , 2007

Greater eco-consciousness means making better choices about the materials we use. But sometimes, there are no clear-cut “good” substitutes for toxic materials, and the choice comes down to selecting the least impactful of available options. Case in point: compact fluorescent lightbulbs which save energy but contain mercury.

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Medication: It’s in the Water

By Janet Brown - Vol. 8, No. 3. , 2007

A wealth of recent studies are pointing to a disturbing trend: pharmaceutical residues and active drug metabolites are finding their way into our drinking water. Much of it comes from runoff from agricultural waste. But drugs excreted in human urine or feces, and pills flushed down the toilet also play a big role. The solution? Conscientious prescribing and careful disposal of expired meds.

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Healthy Computers: Smart Purchasing to Improve Your Work Environment

By Janet Brown - Vol. 8, No. 2. , 2007

Computers have definitely improved our lives, but from a health and environmental viewpoint…well, they’re not all that great. They’re packed with toxic materials, they burn lotsa kilowatts, and they’re pretty hard on the eyes and hands. Fortunately, a growing number of computer designers are developing cleaner, greener and healthier machines.

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So, You Want to Buy a New Computer?

By Janet Brown - Vol. 7, No. 4. , 2006

Before you go out get that new G5 or the latest Blackberry, stop and think about what you plan to do with your old ones. Forty million computers-laden with lead, cadmium, chlorinated plastics, and other tech-toxins- are disposed of annually. Only 11% are properly recycled.

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