Posts Tagged ‘All Things Connecticut’
On Behalf of Bees
I remember growing up, hearing about “The Birds and the Bees” in hushed, embarrassed tones. I confess: I actually thought at some point, my parents were going to offer some new and startling wisdom about birds and bees that was critical to my well-being. Well, that never happened. So, this Earth Day, in honor of…
Read MoreTreading Lightly
Christina DeFranco is the environmental producer and host of the Treading Lightly segments featured on Connecticut Public Television’s new magazine show All Things Connecticut. The show is currently airing on Thursday’s at 8pm, with rebroadcasts on Mondays at 11 pm and Wednesdays at 5 pm. You can also watch episodes on line by following this…
Read MoreThe Connecticut Oyster’s Comeback
I’m not really sure when I started eating oysters, but it seems to me it was about the same time I met my husband, some 22 years ago. They really are an acquired taste (oysters – not my husband) – pretty hardcore, if you ask me – but once you’re hooked, they truly are hard…
Read MoreHorseshoe Crabs: An Appreciation
It’s pretty much undisputed that Memorial Day kicks off summer. When I think of summer, I think of the beach. And who among us hasn’t encountered a horseshoe crab while strolling along the sand? Especially if you’re hanging out along the East Coast. I admit I’ve always been a little fearful of those primitive crustaceans with their…
Read MoreCatch the Wave: Michel Nischan, Paul Newman and One Way to Fix Health Care
While we sit and wait and hope and pray the government’s “top down’” approach to fixing the economy-by bailing out banks and automakers-ultimately works, I wanted to share a grassroots approach to addressing the nation’s health care crisis, that, as far as I can tell, is already paying off. It’s the brainchild of the legendary…
Read MoreAlternative Medicine
In my research for the Treading Lightly segments on All Things Connecticut, my final piece featured a Fairfield medical practice that offers Ayurvedic Medicine. This is an ancient form of medicine founded in India. It falls under the umbrella of Naturopathy – an alternative form of medicine that relies on natural remedies and the body’s…
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