Roundup Over-the-Top Toxic: What We Don’t Know
Roundup is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the United States. In 2010 alone, nearly 92,000 tons were applied to corn and soy crops alone. The use of this chemical compound is so ubiquitous that Monsanto developed a "Roundup Ready" strain of genetically modified crops, engineered to withstand - you guessed it - increased doses of Roundup. Due...
5 Health Benefits of Red Bush Tea
Red bush tea, also known as rooibos tea, which literally means red bush, is an herb that grows from a small shrub which only thrives in a region near Cape Town, South Africa. Its health benefits have been valued in South Africa for centuries, but this sweet-tasting, healing tea is becoming increasing popular throughout the world. Packed with powerful antioxidants Red...
The 6 Pillars of Great Health
To build a strong and sturdy home, you must consider your foundation. Obviously the strength and durability of a home is directly related to the strength and durability of its foundation. Human health is not much different. The pillars that build and maintain health are an integral part of our overall physical and mental wellbeing, not to mention our...
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against General Mills
According to a report by Food Navigator USA, a judge has recently ordered that the class action lawsuit against General Mills (Rojas v. General Mills) will continue. The lawsuit pertains to the company using the term "100 percent natural" to describe their Nature Valley products, which are alleged to contain synthetic ingredients, as well as GMOs. The lawsuit was filed in...
What are Hiccups and How to Get Rid of Them
Hiccups, though often annoying for the hiccuper and distracting for those around them, are nothing more than a reflex. The vagus nerve runs from the brain all the way down to the abdomen. When this sensitive nerve or one of its branches gets irritated, it triggers the firing of the phrenic nerve. The phrenic nerve is located under the...
This Year, Color Your Easter Eggs Naturally
Many people worldwide have a yearly tradition of dying Easter eggs. If you have young children, the tradition may also include a much-anticipated hunt for the colored eggs. This season, grocery store displays feature a rainbow of artificial colorings for just this purpose. However, the ingredients in these colorings can be dangerous, and nature offers a much better way. According...
Silicone Wristbands May Provide Clues to Environmental Chemical Exposure
Scientists, as well as those of us who are concerned about our health, have become increasingly worried about our exposure to even extremely low levels of environmental toxins, as they've been found to cause significant damage to our bodies, and to a growing fetus. We’re exposed to thousands of chemicals on a daily basis, some of which have the ability...
Its Time for a Yard Sale: How to Clear Out the Clutter
When you look around your home, does it seem like the amount of 'stuff' you own has piled up exponentially this past winter - or over the past several years? Many people find it very difficult to let go of their stuff, attaching sentimental value to everything. However, making the choice to let some of it go can do...
Texas Fracking Investigation Reveals Shocking Truth: Money Drives it All
An eight-month investigation into the fracking industry in Texas, conducted by The Weather Channel, InsideClimate News, and the Center of Public Integrity, revealed last month that the Texas State Legislature seems to be more concerned about protecting the industry than protecting the health of some its citizens. Their probe examined what the nation’s biggest oil producer has done to protect...
California Senator Proposes Warning Labels for Sugary Drinks
In what may turn out to be a key step in our nation's fight against rising obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease rates, Senator Bill Monning of California has recently proposed legislation that would require sodas and other sweetened beverages to sport a warning label. The label would apply to drinks with added sweeteners of 75 or more...
