Government Shut Down Halting Some Food Inspections: Buy Local
A padlock on the Statue of Liberty is one thing but shutting down the FDA food inspections is quite another, especially if the latest government gridlock continues for much longer. At one time, squabbles over spending bills were kept within the walls of Congress, but with the Carter administration, everything changed and no government work could go on until Congress...
Multiple Studies: You Can Control Blood Sugar with Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most potent 'all-purpose' tonics around. Among its huge array of health benefits, multiple studies have found that it may help lower blood sugar levels. The traditional uses of apple cider vinegar are vast. To name just a few, it has been used to ease digestion, aid in flu prevention, reduce inflammation, regulate pH...
Kickstart Your Health with Organic Chicken Broth
Homemade chicken broth is the quintessential, healthy 'comfort food.' In ancient Chinese medicine, bone broth is considered one of the best supports possible for optimal kidney health. Ancient Chinese theory links the bone tissues to the kidneys, and the nutrients found in bone broth, such as organic chicken broth, are key to the well-being of both. Healthy kidneys mean clean, healthy...
The Rainforest Spice with Healing Properties
Allspice (Pimenta officinalis/Pimenta dioica) comes from an evergreen tree that is wild and indigenous to the rainforests of South and Central America. It was discovered by Columbus in 1494 when he was searching for new sources of black pepper. The aroma of this spice names it; a warm and zesty combination of clove, ginger, pepper and nutmeg. Allspice is traditionally...
High Levels of Formaldehyde Found in Imported Fish: Buy Local
Researchers in North Carolina have recently made a truly shocking discovery. Unnatural levels of formaldehyde have been detected in fish imported from China and Vietnam to Raleigh, North Carolina supermarkets. Formaldehyde, a chemical compound usually used for embalming the deceased, as well as a medical disinfectant, is highly toxic, and is a known carcinogen. While some fish have naturally-occurring formaldehyde...
How to Build a Rain Barrel for Cheap
It is so simple that everyone can do it. If you have a roof on your house, you can catch the rain. Although you can purchase rain barrels - you can also make one very inexpensively. Why Build a Rain Barrel It will reduce your water bill because you will no longer need to pay for water for outdoor use. It will...
8 Great Upcycling Ideas
Upcycling is modifying or crafting an existing item that was going to be thrown away and turning it into a new, functional item. Upcycling is different than recycling that uses water or energy to make more of something. Upcycling requires a little creativity and craftiness, but once you let your imagination soar, the sky’s the limit. For Christmas this year,...
5 Sauna Rules: Be Safe
Saunas have long been known for their health benefits, including improving circulation, detoxifying the body and decreasing stress. A saunas’ dry heat has profound effects on the body, causing the temperature of the skin to soar to about 104 degrees in just a few minutes. The pulse rate of the average person increases by 30 percent or slightly...
Have Chocolate Cravings? Take a Sip of Jasmine
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Even the most diligent health fanatics can get cravings for this delectable treat. While a little bit is fine once in awhile (in fact, eating a small amount of dark chocolate each day is good for you!), eating much more than that is usually not a good idea for your waistline or your health. A 2012...
Are You Risking Your Health to Eat Out?
Eating out at a restaurant - even one serving organic foods - is an inherently risky endeavor. When one does not see where their food comes from, and how it is prepared, it is impossible to know that it is truly safe. Saru Jayaraman, professor of public law at Brooklyn College, as well as co-founder and co-director of the Restaurant...
