Helen Brophy

Helen has a BS from the University of Rhode Island with graduate studies in physical science, chemistry, and counseling. For the past 20 yrs. she has studied and advocated a natural all-inclusive, responsible approach to maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle. Her belief and approach includes obtaining a rich balance encompassing all aspects of life through nutrition, exercise, spiritual and mental development, and responsible environmental habits.

Superbloom in California Deserts

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Record drought in California yielded to heavy rains during the winter of 2016-2017.  The result is a huge wildflower bloom.  This is the first in 12 years and it is taking place in California’s usually arid deserts including Death Valley National park.  The past winter has been the second wettest in California since 1895, this…

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Pilgrims and Pumpkins

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Native Americans, to be more specific the Wampanoags,  introduced the settlers to the pumpkin berry at one of the early feasts they shared. Pumpkin was a salvation for the remaining settlers after the harsh winter of 1621 when half the pilgrim population perished.  The Native Americans, Wampanaugs, taught the settlers how to plant pumpkin vines between…

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Be Grateful. Be Thankful

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This time of the year brings many joys and sadness.  Remembering loses from our past sometimes makes us melancholy.  We are here now with all our past memories and dreams for the future.  These emotions are woven into who we’ve become but they are not our essence.  Our reality is this moment in time. Look…

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France Bans Plastic Eating Utensils, Cups And Plates.

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France has become the the first country in the world to ban plastic eating utensils, cups and plates.  The ban will go into effect in 2020.  According to French President Hollande the ban is part of an effort to become exemplary as a nation in the reduction of greenhouse gases.  Environmental progress is a main…

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Naled Overkill for Zika Virus -Alternatives Available

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The pesticide, Naled, which killed millions of bees during a spray to control Zika carrying mosquitoes in South Carolina is carcinogenic and very toxic. It has been implicated in pediatric brain cancer. There are much safer adultacide and larvacide alternatives to Naled. As of August 31, 2016, acourding to South Carolina Department of Health and Environment…

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Charlestown Takes a Big Step Towards Conservation

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Charlestown, Rhode Island has banned polystyrene containers and single use plastic bags from any event held on municipal property.  The ban will be implemented in 2017. Also at the initiative of Town Council Vice President, George Tremblay, the Town Council has allocated $10,000 to to purchase fair trade, eco friendly, reusable tote and beach bags…

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