Mom’s Need to Relax: Thinking About Family Too Much Causes Stress
Mom's, whether they work outside of the home or in the home, are the quarterback of most families and because of this, tend to stress more over family matters than their husbands. While moms and dads both think about family matters throughout the day, it is moms who tend to react more in an adrenaline pumping fashion to these...
Eat Local, Buy Local, Support Local, Help the World
With so many issues around food safety and nutrition, knowing where our food comes from is paramount to health. Shopping close to home not only ensures you have a healthy and fresh food supply, but also that you support your local community. Get out of the supermarket where food has traveled thousands of miles and connect with local farmers and...
Garlic, The Ultimate Detoxifier and More
Garlic offers a wide range of beneficial properties for the body, with one of the most important being the ability to detoxify – or remove harmful toxins, which is a key factor in overall health as well as longevity. A study published in the journal, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, found that garlic is as effective at eliminating lead from the...
Now we Have to Worry About Frankenoranges?
Some are asking, when it will stop? However, the truth is, as long as the rules are flexible, profit is in the driver's seat and consumerism is fueling the engine, it is unlikely we will see the flames below the"witches cauldron" temper. What is to Become of one of Nature's Healthiest Foods? For almost nine years, a bacterium has been devastating...
Are You Living a More, More, More Life?
“I conceive that the great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by false estimates they have made of the value of things.” -Benjamin Franklin In one corner of the world, a family of five gathers around their big screen to watch a movie. After the movie, everyone goes to their individual, well-equipped bedrooms. Mom and Dad retire...
Rootworms in Illinois Confirmed Resistant to GMO Corn
It's happening: a strain of Monsanto's Bt corn, engineered to protect against rootworms, has become ineffective, as the insects have already developed a resistance and are plaguing Illinois cornfields. This confirms warnings issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and various anti-GMO groups that this would occur, making it much more difficult for farmers to deal with rootworms in the future. A...
8 Herbs You can Grow Inside and How to Grow Them
Do you love to linger in the fresh herb section of your local whole foods stores, or enjoy using herbs in your kitchen? You don't have to pay the high price of organic herbs; you can grow your own quite nicely inside your home as long as you have a nice, sunny window. Here are 8 common herbs that you...
Reader Question: How to Select a Food Dehydrator
Penny asks: How do I pick the best food dehydrator? Picking the best food dehydrator can save you lots of time and effort. Base your choice on heat and airflow, access to food, and versatility. Heat and Airflow The heat of your dehydrator and the amount of air flow will determine exactly how well your dehydrator will perform. Uneven airflow will cause...
Chileans Protest Proposed ‘Monsanto Law’
Monsanto's worldwide efforts to gain ground for its genetically modified seeds are now being met with mass protests in Chile. Thousands of Chileans across nine cities have come together against a bill called the Plant Breeders Act, informally known as the 'Monsanto Law.' The bill was proposed by Chile's ex-President, Michelle Bachelet, and has already been approved by the House...
Stay Safe and Clean: Make Your Own Non-Toxic Soap
If you have sensitive skin, you may know how hard it is to find soap that does not cause irritation. Some soaps contain strong perfumes and dyes and only end up drying out your skin. Why not try your hand at making some homemade soap that truly moisturizes your skin and leaves you feeling clean and fresh? Herbal Soap This is...
