GMO StarLink Corn Illegal for Human Consumption found in Saudi Arabian Food Supply
A study recently published in the journal, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, reports that StarLink maize, a type of Bt corn not approved for human consumption, has been found within the Saudi Arabian food supply. StarLink maize, patented by Aventis CropScience, was approved in the United States for animal feed and industrial uses in 1998, but was not approved for humans,...
Sea Lettuce Found off Florida Coast Prevents Cancer
Considered one of the the healthiest foods on the planet, seaweed is a mainstay of the Asian diet. It has been eaten there for thousands of years. In 800 A.D. there were six types of seaweed used in Japanese cooking. Records indicate that Japanese people in 795 A.D. used seaweed to make nori. Nori is a type of seaweed that...
Want to Drop that Stubborn Muffin Top? Add Acupuncture to a Healthy Lifestyle
America’s obesity epidemic is downright frightening; more than a third are considered to be obese and that number is expected to grow to 42% by 2030. Americans spend over $33 billion annually in an attempt to lose weight, but 95% fail. Unfortunately, there is no magic fix. Your best bet is to live a healthy lifestyle that includes a...
Why Attracting Wildlife to Your Yard Improves Your Health
Spending time in nature, whether its taking a walk through the woods or just watching ducks glide across a pond, has a wonderful calming effect. The sights and sounds of the great outdoors are known to have the ability to significantly reduce stress, with research backing up this wisdom. Studies have revealed that spending time with nature can help...
Save Money and Preserve Your Health with These Natural Mouthwash Solutions
Good oral care is essential for optimal health. Rinsing out the mouth with a mouthwash is considered to be important for good oral hygiene, but store bought chemical mouthwash is filled with potentially harmful ingredients like thymol, which is known to be dangerous to the environment as well as to aquatic organisms, and hexetidine, considered to be carcinogenic. In addition...
9 Reasons to Go Off Grid
With instability in both the economy and the political arena more and more people are seeking a sustainable lifestyle. One aspect of being completely sustainable is cutting the cord between yourself and the centralized utility system. An off the grid lifestyle is one that is eco friendly, cost effective, and healthy. It means you do not rely on the grid...
The Greatest Human Science Trial of All Time
Surely, one might ask, are there not many sides to science and a multitude of ways to solve the demand for nutritious food for the world? Just because you CAN do something does not mean you should do it. Maybe you CAN walk backwards but are you going to go around all day doing it? Probably not, because after some...
Simple Vegetable and Fruit Grilling Recipes
If you’re trying to eat more fruits and vegetables and enjoy grilling, what better way to do so than to get out the grill! There are so many different, delicious and simple recipes for flame-kissed dishes featuring produce - you don’t even have to be a grill guru or culinary expert to try them. A few tips you can use...
6 Eco-friendly Ways to Upcycle Coffee Grounds
Many of us rely on our morning cup of coffee to get the day started. These valuable grounds however, often get thrown in the trash. However, those old grounds can be used for a variety of creative, all-natural functions. Before tossing your grounds, consider the following uses: Gardening Flowers such as azaleas, roses, hydrangeas, rhododendrons and camellias do very well with some...
People Power vs. Corporate Greed – How One City is Taking Control of Their Own Electricity
The city of Boulder, Colorado is setting an important precedent for our entire nation - by localizing energy for the purpose of drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The New Era Colorado Foundation is a grassroots organization that won a huge victory in 2011. The group defeated Xcel Energy, Boulder's dominant energy corporation, in a vote that resulted in the approval...
