Notables: July/August 2014
By Heidi WachterNews, notes, and our top takeaways from the latest issue of Experience Life.
Classification: nature
- General Health -
Lyme Disease: How to Protect Yourself This Summer
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe tick-borne illness, one of the fastest growing diseases in the United States, can be disabling if left untreated.
- Environmental Health -
How to protect yourself from harmful air pollutants
By Maggie Fazeli FardAir pollution is now considered the world’s largest environmental health risk, taking the blame for an estimated seven million premature deaths in 2012, the World Health Organization said.
Detox Your Home
By Jacqueline WhiteHow to limit your exposure to toxins in your home and better balance the basic elements of air, fire, water, and earth.
- Nutrition -
Ancient Healers: Adaptogens
By Catherine GuthrieAdaptogenic herbs like ginseng are great for battling stress and boosting your overall immunity, strength, and resilience.
Running High: Kilian Jornet
By Robyn Griggs LawrenceUltrarunner Kilian Jornet talks about his love for racing in the mountains — and the commitment it takes to overcome your limitations and fears.
- Travel -
Sacred Silence: Silent Retreats
By Jon SpaydeWriter Jon Spayde takes a break from his noisy world and spends a few days in quiet contemplation.
- Honestly, Dara -
Fish for Change
By Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlFood writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on how to enjoy your seafood and help save our oceans.
Jennifer Pharr Davis: Trailblazer
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCEndurance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis on how long-distance treks can clear your mind and improve relationships.
- Nutrition -
Invasion of the Superbugs
By Catherine GuthrieBacteria are waging a battle against antibiotics, which are overused and too often ineffective. But we can still win the war.
Paddleboarding: The Stand-Up Sport
By Kelle WalshThis surfing-related fitness trend is as close as most of us will ever get to walking on water.
The Frack Effect
By Experience Life StaffAs demand for natural gas in the United States increases, so does the incidence of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” But is it safe?
- video -
Behind the Scenes With Survivorman Les Stroud (Video)
By Experience Life StaffThe host of the popular Discovery Channel show discusses his love of nature — and how we can all benefit from connecting to the earth.
- Travel -
Wild Thing: Les Stroud
By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHCThe Survivorman talks about rediscovering his connection to the earth — and how we can all get more nature in our lives.
The 3-Day Getaway
By Laurel KallenbachWhen big vacations seem too few and far between, shorter trips can remind you what away-time is all about.