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The Princess of Wales brings Awareness to Holistic Healthcare Upon Completion of Three Peaks Challenge

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The Princess of Wales completed the Three Peaks challenge over the weekend.  The challenge involves a blend of driving and trekking through three of the highest mountain peaks in England, Scotland and Wales--Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa. The challenge areas cover 23 miles of walking distance along with a 462 mile drive between each peak.   The challenge is open to the public and many aim to walk to the summit of the peaks within 24 hours.  However, the trek is so grueling and extensive that only 40% of the individuals attempting the challenge are able to complete it within this timeframe.  It is recommended that individuals desiring to complete the Three Peaks Challenge engage in strength training over a period of eight to twelve weeks. Whether Catherine engaged in strength training is unknown but she has always been quite athletic.  Not only did Catherine complete the challenge--she is part of the smaller percentage of people who were able to comp...
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Happy Earth Day!!!

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We've managed to make it through a quarter of a year! 2017 is certainly flying by supremely fast! We've also made it to another earth day! Every day is Earth Day for us here at Green News Guide. We're always brainstorming and thinking of ways that we can improve this great big home that we call Earth! Some facts about the history of Earth Day : The very first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator, felt that public consciousness was necessary Nelson along with Pete Mcclosky organized the first ever earth day in 1970. Over 20 million people gathered together for a peaceful demonstration and to also raise public awareness about environmental issues. Senator Nelson was granted the presidential medal of freedom by Bill Clinton in 1995 for being the founder of earth day! As we ponder current concerns today, such as air and water pollution, energy usage, conservation, and global warming, let's remember and honor the man who pioneered the ea...
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