Healthy Environment

Green. It's the new buzz word. When the word green is used today, more than likely we are talking about environmentally friendly actions. For instance, recycling. The reasons for the recycling of cans, glass, and plastic are obvious. Saving precious landfill space and converting waste into reusable products are just two important reasons. What is less known are some of the reasons and rationale for recycling paper products. In addition to saving trees, recycling paper conserves water, reduces landfill and saves energy, The purchase of recycled paper products seriously helps our environment and is an action that is easily accomplished by everyone. Some common easy to purchase recycled paper products are paper towels, napkins and toilet tissue. Did you know if every household in America replaced just one 4-pack of bathroom tissue with 100% recycled ones we would save 1,450,000 trees, 3.7 million cubic feet of landfill space, 523 million gallons of water and avoid 89,000 lbs of pollution. Recycled paper products are easy to purchase. My household has recently converted to recycled paper towels, napkins and bathroom tissue. It is a little more expensive, but well worth the cost. You can purchase these products at better markets and healthfood stores. Locally, Organically Yours in Brigantine and Bonterra Market in Northfield carries a whole line of recycled paper products.

Thought for the Week: "The immune system is controlled by the brain, either indirectly through hormones in the bloodstream, or directly through the nerves and neurochemicals." ------- Bernie Siegle, M.D.

Chiropractic Thought for the Week: "Look to the Nervous System for the Key to Maximum Health." --- Claudius Galen

"The nervous system controls the function of every system in the body, including the immune system. To be as healthy as possible, make sure the nervous system is working properly. Chiropractic care improves and maintains nerve function thus improving and maintaining health."

---Dr. J.