Many of the topics that are discussed on ConnectionZen could be considered to be “extreme” by the “General Public,” such as veganism, CrossFit, barefoot running or co-sleeping. Does that mean that being Zen is all about doing extreme things. Are all extreme things therefore good? ...
So what do you do? Do you let your child cry themselves to sleep or do you help them doze off with lots of cuddles and hugs? Your choice can have an impact not only on your current sanity, but on the relationship you have with your child.
New research unveiled in the UK shows that companies who are seriously caring for the environment are finding it profitable to do so. Of the 550 senior executives questioned, almost 60% reported that sustainability could boost market share and profits.
Many people could not conceive that a vegetarian diet is a high performance one, yet there are many athletes in today’s most challenging sports that have chosen a vegetarian diet.
Did you know that the modern sports shoe was invented by Nike in 1972? Did you also know that running injuries have increased dramatically since that time? It appears that there is something wrong with the modern running shoe.
Many people could not conceive that a vegetarian diet is a high performance one, yet there are many athletes in today’s most challenging sports that have chosen a vegetarian diet.
The Environmental Working Group has analyzed US FDA and DoA data to determine which foods absorb pesticides the most rapidly. If you want to avoid consuming pesticides, avoid consuming these foods.
A recent study from the university of Cambridge in the UK has shown that eating an apple before dinner can reduce your consumption by 15%! A big help when recovering your figure after the Easter.
Dan Barber fell in love with a fish. It was a sustainably farmed fish with a great taste, apparently the model of sustainable fish farming. However, this turned more into a fling than love when he learnt...
170% more hectares of vineyard were converted to organic agriculture in 2008 than in 2007 according to the French website Bio-Marché. The demand for organic wine in Europe and North America is growing...
Did you know that the modern sports shoe was invented by Nike in 1972? Did you also know that running injuries have increased dramatically since that time? It appears that there is something wrong with...
Many people enjoy running, just look at the queue of people wanting to participate in a marathon, or the number of joggers running outside your home every evening. Is there something more deep about this...
Have you ever found yourself in a gym wondering why you are so bored? Then you may be interested in the CrossFit programme.
The consumption of natural health products is continually increasing. Some people believe they are more effective than conventional medicine, others desire to keep chemicals out of their bodies.
Did you know that stress can make you put on weight? It is important therefore to look for mechanisms to relax and ways to reduce your stress. According to Dr Dean Ornish, chronic stress can...
New research unveiled in the UK shows that companies who are seriously caring for the environment are finding it profitable to do so. Of the 550 senior executives questioned, almost 60% reported that sustainability...
It is great news that BP has managed to cap the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico. Attention can now turn to understanding the impact that the oil and the actions taken to clean it up will have on the...
Researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, have released a paper that suggests organic food production can be more harmful to the environment because more pesticides are needed to be...
Proponents of the peak oil theory explain that there is not enough oil in the world to meet or future needs, that at some point, we will run out. Richard Sears believes that technology will reduce our...
Plastic materials are a paradox in that they are built to last a long time and therefore do not decompose, yet they are used to house products that are quickly consumed. The plastic container is then thrown...
Many environmentalists believe that it is wasteful to drink bottled water where municipal tap water is of good quality. Yet and increasing number of people are choosing to drink bottled water. Is bottled...
Urban gardening is a way for city and suburban dwellers to grow their own fruit and vegetables within their homes or close by. The benefits of doing so are multiple and varied. Here are some of the...
How much space do you need to grow your own vegetables? You may think that you need a big back garden, but this is not really the case and would not be ideal if you were just starting out growing your...
Biophilia is the desire to be surrounded by nature and greenery. Introducing it into your environment can bring you emotional, cognitive and physical benefits. The term was first used by Erich Fromm and...
Souhaiteriez-vous que votre maison soit plus "verte"? La plupart des maisons ont un potentiel pour devenir plus écologiques qu'elles ne le sont déjà et, par la même occasion, vous faire économiser...
ADHD amongst children is one of the most controversial “sicknesses” of our times. Many schools are asking parents to give their children anti-ADHD drugs so they can concentrate in class, but this course...
Many of us remember from our time in the school yard how some children, maybe even ourselves, were bullied by others. Maybe you were a bully yourself and don’t wish your children to behave in this way....
School is a place that you send your children to learn, be inspired, meet new people and to prepare them for their adult life. However, schools don’t always meet all those objectives. Often, they can...
La manière dont les enfants réfléchissent et envisagent leur quotidien est le produit de milliers d'années d'évolution.
Voyager avec des enfants peut et devrait être une merveilleuse expérience pour tous. Les enfants apportent souvent un regard nouveau et une logique implacable qui vous donneront la chance d'apprécier...
So what do you do? Do you let your child cry themselves to sleep or do you help them doze off with lots of cuddles and hugs? Your choice can have an impact not only on your current sanity, but on the relationship...
This week is World Breastfeeding Week, an event designed to increase awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding. It comes in the same week where Gisele Bundchen has suggested that mothers should be forced...
A 30 year study from Rhode Island has shown that children of parents who are demonstrative with their love and affection, through kisses and cuddles, are more confident as adults.
La plupart des futurs parents, en attendant la naissance de leur progéniture, rêve d'un bébé tout rose qui sent bon tout le temps, est propre tout le temps, sourit tout le temps, dort bien ses nuits...
