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		<title>Green Cleaning</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/20/green-cleaning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Springer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In the world of germs and fears of flu epidemics that we live in, moms everywhere are doing their part to ward of icky bugs from infecting their homes. Stores are flooded with green alternative products, but how can you know which ones are gentle enough for our environment, but strong enough to do the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Greening Up Your Lunch Bunch</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/19/greening-up-your-lunch-bunch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Springer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[All moms worry that their children will eat two bites of their lunch and then feed the rest to the trash can. But have you ever thought about how much packaging your kids throw away, even if they eat all the goodies in their lunchbox?
Lunch time is an easy way for moms and kids to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Green Gifts for Eco-Friendly Folks</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/18/best-green-gifts-for-eco-friendly-folks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Springer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for great gift ideas for your like-minded eco-friendly pals on your Christmas list? Or maybe you need to create your own wish list for Santa. Either way, here are a few ideas for giving this season that won&#8217;t hurt your wallet or the environment.
Organic and natural skin care collections. This all-natural product line makes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Goals for the Green New Year</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/17/making-goals-for-the-green-new-year/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/17/making-goals-for-the-green-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Springer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[As the end of the year approaches, you may want to reflect on the areas in which you&#8217;ve succeeded and ways in which you&#8217;d like to improve in the upcoming 365 days. In the weeks ahead you may want to sit down with your family and decide how you can give Mother Earth a gift [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have Yourself a Greener Christmas</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/16/have-yourself-a-greener-christmas/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/16/have-yourself-a-greener-christmas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ann Springer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking into having a &#34;green&#34; Christmas that is still rosy red? A more responsible approach to the holidays isn&#8217;t about sacrificing fun. Instead you can reduce the waste and excess that the holidays tend to bring out and still have a jolly time.&#160;
Here is how:

Downsize your gift list. If you buy fewer presents then you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Protect Our Children</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/13/how-to-protect-our-children/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/13/how-to-protect-our-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia Voorhies</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve learned about why it&#8217;s important to protect your growing children from endocrine-disrupting chemicals.&#160; Now let&#8217;s discuss how to get the job done.&#160; It may seem overwhelming, but you can do it with a little practice - and the benefits are worth the effort!
Decreasing BPA Exposure is Paramount

The following types of plastic are typically made [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PVC Isn&#8217;t Really Toxic, Is It?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/12/pvc-isnt-really-toxic-is-it/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/12/pvc-isnt-really-toxic-is-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia Voorhies</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[PVC is everywhere.&#160; It&#8217;s commonly used in bath toys, teethers, baby bibs, inflatable pool toys, children&#8217;s playground ball pits, dog toys, shower curtains, mattress covers, cling wrap and in most non-slip bath mats.&#160; And that&#8217;s just for starters!&#160; There is a growing awareness of polyvinyl chloride&#8217;s toxic nature, but the quest to avoid it is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Research Links Phthalates to Mental Development and Weak Bones</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/11/research-links-phthalates-to-mental-development-and-weak-bones/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/11/research-links-phthalates-to-mental-development-and-weak-bones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia Voorhies</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Phthalates are yet another set of hormone-mimicking chemicals that are used in many household products including: shampoo, makeup, perfumes, air fresheners, bibs, teethers, inflatable toys, vinyl flooring, IV tubing, insect repellant and much more.&#160; We recently learned that even medication capsules are encased in a phthalate-based polymer and can deliver high doses of phthalates as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Bisphenol-a Truly Harmful or Have We Gone too Far?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/10/is-bisphenol-a-truly-harmful-or-have-we-gone-too-far/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/10/is-bisphenol-a-truly-harmful-or-have-we-gone-too-far/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia Voorhies</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Americans have come to agree that bisphenol-a (BPA) is probably worrisome enough to avoid.&#160; The move to a BPA-free lifestyle no longer requires a leap of faith when current research continually points to new evidence of harm to the health of our children.&#160; Recent studies have linked BPA to effects such as increased aggression [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taking a Break</title>
		<link>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/09/taking-a-break/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.drgreene.com/perspectives/2009/11/09/taking-a-break/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:01:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alicia Voorhies</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[My name is Alicia Voorhies and I&#8217;m a RN who left the work force to spend some time recharging.&#160; I enjoyed working as Director of Nursing for a non-profit organization to care for people with developmental disabilities in a home-based setting.&#160; But I began to suffer from that old familiar burn out, so I decided [...]]]></description>
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