Wednesday, November 23, 2011

We have a winner!

The winner of our November contest is Mary Ann Stovall of Hampton, Virginia, who won a Showerwise water filter from Waterwise. Congratulations Mary!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Win a shower filter from Waterwise!

The Deluxe Showerwise Filtration System from Waterwise can help reduce harmful contaminants such as chlorine and bacteria from your shower water (for more information visit www.waterwise.com). We’ll be giving away a Showerwise in November and in December—giving you two chances to win.

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough.

How did Steve Jobs affect your life?

In our November/December story “The Core of Steve Jobs,” we learned that the late Apple CEO brought energy and passion to personal electronics—and helped spawn a technological age that has touched the lives of nearly everyone, including apps and devices that many foresee revolutionizing healthcare.

Now it’s your turn. How has the wired, interconnected world that Jobs helped to create affected you? We want to know!

Do you protect yourself against cell phone radiation?

In our November/December story Calling on Caution” (Earth Matters), we learned about a possible link between cell phones and brain cancer (as well as other types of cancer), especially in people who use cell phones intensively over a long period of time.

Now it’s your turn. Are you concerned about cell phone safety, and what precautions are you taking? We want to know!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

We have a winner!

The winner of our September contest is Emily Savidge of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, who won a collection of burritos from Evol Foods. Congratulations Emily!

How do you, as a caregiver, care for yourself?

In our October story “Building Brain Health,” we look at ways to avoid—or at least slow down—Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Now it’s your turn. Do you take care of someone with dementia and, if so, what do you do to maintain your own health and well-being? We want to know!

Monday, August 29, 2011

Do you use integrative medicine?

In our September story “The Evolution of Integrative Medicine,” we learned that disciplines that once thought of as “alternative” medicine—such as naturopathy, Chinese medicine and Ayurveda—are making their way into standard medical settings, paving the way for a system in which conventional and holistic practices are integrated into a seamless whole.

Now it’s your turn. Do you use alternative therapies and do you see the US developing a fully integrative medical system? We want to know!

Have you hurt yourself doing yoga?

In our September story “Poses Without Pain,” we learned that pushing yoga poses too far can cause pains, strains and sprains that can keep you away from the mat for weeks—or even months.

Now it’s your turn. Have you suffered an injury in your yoga practice, and if so, how did you treat it? We want to know!

Win burritos from Evol Foods!

Need a quick meal on the go? Evol frozen burritos provide taste and nutrition in flavors that include Fire Grilled Steak, Veggie Curry and Mediterranean Couscous (for more information visit www.evolfoods.com).

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough.

We have a winner!

The winner of our July/August contest is Robin O'Sullivan of Dothan, Alabama, who won superfruit drinks from Zola. Congratulations Robin!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

We have a winner!

The winner of our June contest is Jade Burdette of Guerneville, California, who won a collection of skincare products from derma e. Congratulations Jade!

What healthy foods do you enjoy cooking in the great outdoors?

In our July/August story “Health on the Grill,” we learned that many vegetables take beautifully to grilling, one of your three main outdoor cookery options (the others: smoking and Dutch oven cooking).

Now it’s your turn. What healthy foods do you cook outdoors and how? We want to know!

How do you ensure that your family’s drinking water is safe?

In our July/August story “Water World,” we learned that drinking water may not be as safe as some think it is—even as many people are increasing their water intake for health and well-being.

Now it’s your turn. How do you provide safe drinking water for your family: Bottled? Filtered? Distilled? We want to know!

Win Superfruit Drinks from Zola!

Up your antioxidant ante with an assortment of tasty açai-based juices from Zola (for more information visit www.zolaacai.com).

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough. NOTE: The July/August ET Mail page incorrectly states that this issue’s prize is a skincare collection from derma e; that was the June prize—sorry!

Monday, May 23, 2011

We have a winner!

The winner of our May contest is Deborah Uttenreither of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who won a blood glucose meter from Bayer Healthcare. Congratulations Deborah!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Win beauty products from derma e!

Help your skin stay beautiful and healthy with a collection of products from derma e, a leading innovator in natural, eco-friendly skincare (for more information visit www.dermae.net).

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough.

Which cooking shows do you like and why?

In our June story “Channeling a Healthy Diet,” we learned that cooking shows are among the hottest properties on television—but not every popular chef is a proponent of healthy eating.

Now it’s your turn. What are your favorite cooking shows and why? Do you think the recipes they present are healthy? We want to know!

Monday, April 25, 2011

We have a winner!

The winner of our April contest is Mary McClain of Patrick, South Carolina, who won a water filter and bottle from New Wave Enviro. Congratulations Mary!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

What dietary steps are you taking to avoiding cancer?

In our May story “Eating for Cancer Recovery,” we learned that eating after cancer treatments can be a challenge because of changes in digestion and in the way food tastes. Despite these challenges, proper nutrition is crucial for people who are recovering from cancer.

Now it’s your turn. Have you (or someone you love) had cancer and want to avoid a recurrence through dietary improvements? Or are you eating to avoid getting cancer in the first place? We want to know!

Win a blood glucose meter from Bayer Healthcare!

Proper blood sugar control is impossible without accurate testing. Bayer’s Contour USB is the first meter with plug-in technology allowing for instant access to test patterns and trends (for more information, visit www.bayerhealthcare.com).

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

We have a winner!

The winner of our March contest is Linda Mason of Wheeling, West Virginia, who won a stainless steel magnetic bracelet from Serenity 2000. Congratulations Linda!

Win a water filter from New Wave Enviro!

Help keep your tap water clean with a 10-stage water filter—and stainless steel water bottle—from New Wave Enviro, which promotes green living by letting you cut down on your bottled water usage (for more information visit www. www.newwaveenviro.com.com).

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough.

Are you a vegetarian sharing a kitchen with a carnivore, or vice versa?

In our April story “Peace at the Table,” we learned that it is possible for people who do and do not eat meat to exist in harmony when both parties practice patience and respect regarding their dietary preferences.

Now it’s your turn. Do you share your kitchen with someone who eats differently than you? We want to know!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Win a magnetic bracelet from Serenity!

Put the therapeutic effects of magnets to beautiful use with a bracelet made of surgical-grade stainless steel from Serenity 2000, makers of fine magnetic jewelry for all occasions (for more information visit www.serenity2000.com).

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough.

We have a winner!

The winner of our February contest is Linda Bowen of Valparaiso, Indiana, who won a selection of delicious, all-natural granolas from Julie Anne’s. Congratulations Linda!

Do you practice yoga?

In our March story “A Yoga Potpourri,” we looked at how the ancient practice of yoga has combined with Western fitness techniques to produce yoga styles suited to every need.

Now it’s your turn. Do you practice yoga? If so, what benefits do you get from it?

We want to know!

Friday, January 21, 2011

We have a winner!

The winner of our January contest is Judith Dillard of Denver, who won gluten-free cookies from Pamela’s Products. Congratulations Judith!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

How are you dealing with heart disease?

In our February story “Reversing Heart Disease,” we learned that diet and lifestyle changes can go a long way towards easing the symptoms and signs of coronary artery disease, the most common type of heart trouble.

Now it’s your turn. Do you or a loved one suffer from heart disease and, if so, what natural steps are you taking to improve your heart health? We want to know!

Win all-natural granola from Julie Anne’s!

A great way to start your day is with a crunchy, all-natural granola from Julie Anne’s, available in exotic flavors such as Sweet Citrus and Tropical Bliss (for more information visit www.julieannes.com).

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment under this blog entry. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT—your blog screen name isn’t enough.