The Gaiam Community keeps you informed about healthy and green living topics, including health and wellness, eco-friendly home and garden, spirituality, fitness and more. http://life.gaiam.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:48:29 -0800 en-us http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Doing-Good-6-Vital-Social-Causes-Weve-Helped-Together.html See how we're making a difference together with you to support important social causes that align with our mission to help people from all walks of life live healthy and happy. A look at the good works of six organizations we've supported via corporate donations and our Thoughtful Tees program -- and how you can help.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:43:48 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Doing-Good-6-Vital-Social-Causes-Weve-Helped-Together.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Is-Buying-Good-for-You-the-Psychology-of-Buying.html It makes sense to save during these tough economic times. Yet research shows that pocketing every penny can stress you out and take a toll on your mental health. Get experts' tips on how to be a conscious spender and manage your money in a way that helps you save while still enjoying life's pleasures.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:20:11 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Is-Buying-Good-for-You-the-Psychology-of-Buying.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Is-Your-Furniture-Hazardous-to-Your-Health-4-Lessons-to-Learn-About-Formaldehyde.html Formaldehyde, a chemical commonly found in furniture and cabinets, can contaminate your home and harm your health. These four lessons will teach you how to eliminate your exposure to formaldehyde -- creating a safer, healthier home for you and your family.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:16:00 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Is-Your-Furniture-Hazardous-to-Your-Health-4-Lessons-to-Learn-About-Formaldehyde.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Pink-Slip-to-Bliss-Job-Loss-Leads-One-Woman-to-Find-Herself-Through-Yoga.html When Mary Ann Lopez lost her job, she took it as an opportunity to make yoga a central part of her life. She now chooses to look at her job search as a resting pose because as she says, "How you are on your mat is how you are in the world." Discover how Mary Ann found peace in her joblessness through yoga, using it as a time for self-reflection and pursuing happiness.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:52:28 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Pink-Slip-to-Bliss-Job-Loss-Leads-One-Woman-to-Find-Herself-Through-Yoga.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Valerie-Bertinelli-Losing-It-and-Keeping-Fit-DVD-info.html Valerie Bertinelli's weight loss has inspired thousands to take control of their life, eat healthier, feel better, lose weight and look great. In this workout video Valerie Bertinelli shares the secrets to her inspirational weight loss success story.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Valerie-Bertinelli-Losing-It-and-Keeping-Fit-DVD-info.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/3-Ways-to-Give-Twice-Creative-Ideas-for-Gifts-That-Give-Back.html Happiness doesn't come in a box ... yet nothing beats the feeling of giving an exquisite gift. Behold, 10 double-happiness gifts that also give a world of compassion. Get ideas and our top picks for gifts that support vital causes, fair wages and inventive recycling or repurposing of discarded materials.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/3-Ways-to-Give-Twice-Creative-Ideas-for-Gifts-That-Give-Back.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Judith-Orloff-How-to-Identify-Your-Emotional-Type-Transform-Negative-Emotions.html If you could transform your reactions to life and turn negative emotions like anger, fear, jealousy and resentment into positive feelings, wouldn't your life change for the better? "Emotional Freedom" author Judith Orloff, M.D., offers advice to help you in our video clips and QA on how to identify your emotional type, from Dr. Orloff's new "Emotional Freedom Now!" DVD by Gaiam, as seen on PBS.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:36:30 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Judith-Orloff-How-to-Identify-Your-Emotional-Type-Transform-Negative-Emotions.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Saving-Tom-Turkey.html Thanksgiving doesn't have to be all about that big bird in the middle of your dinner table. This year, we'll be making meatless options a bigger focus on our menu. But I will miss the wishbone!]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Saving-Tom-Turkey.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/6-Ways-to-Green-Your-Thanksgiving-Dinner.html You don't have to go cold tofurkey to green your Thanksgiving meal. Try these six ways keep Thanksgiving traditions while putting eco-friendly twists on your feast, starting with slashing the carbon footprint of your turkey dinner with all the fixin's.]]> Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/6-Ways-to-Green-Your-Thanksgiving-Dinner.html http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Affordable-Green-Ways-to-Tackle-6-Home-Decorating-Challenges.html "Keep it simple -- and sustainable -- by making easy, affordable changes to create a beautiful space right where you are," writes Jeanne Storck. From eco-organizing to VOC-free paint, sustainable lighting, container gardens and more, find out six simple and affordable ways to transform your home into a greener and more stylish living space.]]> Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:49:28 -0800 http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Affordable-Green-Ways-to-Tackle-6-Home-Decorating-Challenges.html