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MADE SAFE’s Guide to The Benefits of Meditation

September 21, 2020

BY DEBBY COOK
MADE SAFE Science and Research Product Manager & Certified Yoga Instructor

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Meditation. My first experience with meditation was in third grade. The legislature in the state of Connecticut passed a law requiring public schools to begin the day with three minutes of “silent meditation.” My teacher decided that, in quiet protest, she would allow each of her students to have a day to play their favorite song during meditation. To this day, if I hear “Hotel California” I am transported to my third-grade classroom.

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Concerning Chemicals: Is Tear Gas Harmful?

July 14, 2020

With tear gas being released on protestors, we’ve been seeing and receiving a lot of questions. Here’s what you’ve been asking:

Is tear gas harmful?
Is tear gas toxic?
Can inhalation of tear gas increase my risk for contracting respiratory illnesses?

While we navigate through the current pandemic, you might also be asking, are there additional concerns surrounding the use of tear gas at a time when many are worried about COVID-19?

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MADE SAFE’s Health-Conscious Guide to Cleaning and Disinfecting During COVID-19

May 22, 2020

The widespread concern over the COVID-19 pandemic is causing many of us to take a second look at our cleaning routines. Now, many of us are questioning the products we use and our cleaning methods, wondering if they are actually helping us to support and maintain our health.

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