Alternative Fabrics. Heart & Alcohol, Michoacan Monarchs

Because the production of leather, cotton, and polyester are toxic to the planet, alternative fabric research is in high demand. Fabrics derived from coffee grounds, roses, and pineapple leaves may be more sustainable. Find out what consumers want and what brands are delivering. Were we wrong to believe that a glass of red wine a day was good for our heart? New research from a large gene-based study found that consumption of any amount of alcohol increased the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as hypertension. What are we to do? To drink or not to drink…that is the question. The Monarch butterfly is at risk of extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has added the migratory monarch butterfly to its Red List of Threatened Species as endangered. The Monarch is the only butterfly to make a two-way migration, with those that visit eastern North America migrating to the Sierra Madre mountains in Michoacan, Mexico. How do they do it and what can we do to ensure their survival? https://www.instagram.com/starstyleproductions/  http://twitter.com/cynthiabrian http://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiabrian