Mercury-Packed CFL Bulbs Now Found to Fry Your Skin
July 21, 2012 Source: Mike Barrett, Natural Society
Individuals are drawn into compact fluorescent bulbs due to their environmentally-friendly label, but anyone who has really looked into these incandescent alternatives knows of the numerous health and environmental dangers of CFL bulbs. A recent study sheds light on just one such concern associated with the ‘green’ CFL bulbs, showing how they are capable of actually frying your skin with UVA radiation.
History of Feng Shui
Feng Shui, meaning “Wind and Water,” has been practiced for over 3,000 years in China. Students spent many years cultivating their Ch’i and acquiring the observation skills and inner wisdom necessary to practice Feng Shui. As practitioners, their work involved locating building sites imbued with the Ch’i, or vital energy, that would protect and nurture people and their activities.
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Feng Shui Definitions: Plants
Plants are superb Ch’i enhancers when they are healthy and vibrant. They are used in Feng Shui to enhance, improve, and solve many problems, and they also provide us with the most fundamental enhancement, cleaning the air around us.
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Feng Shui Definitions: Pets and Animals
When loved and well cared for, pets are natural batteries of lively Ch’i. As is always the case in Feng Shui, the key to success is care. Treat your pets with love and dignity, and they will “spark” your life.
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Feng Shui Definitions: Objects of Nature
Nature objects can be very Ch’i-enhancing when they connect you to the special experiences you’ve had outdoors. Bowls of shells, baskets of pine cones, vases of seed pods; and collections of rocks, stones, and fossils can be the most evocative mementos, especially if you gathered them yourself. The memories associated with your nature objects keep you connected to the natural world, even when you live in an urban setting. And unlike plants, flowers, and pets, nature objects are easy-care, requiring only an occasional cleaning.
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Feng Shui Definitions: Flowers
Flowers are one of the easiest ways to uplift the Ch’i in our homes. They provide us with a sampling of nature’s wonder and beauty and help us stay connected with the natural world.
- Just as flowers can easily lift the Ch’i, they can also deplete it if not properly cared for. Keep your living flowers looking fresh.
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