Organic Farming is the Answer to Soil Death by Global Warming
Researchers at Arizona State University have recently discovered that the proliferation of certain soil microbes that are important to topsoil crusts are dependant on temperature. This may spell trouble for the soil of colder desert climates as soon as 50 years from now, thanks to global warming. Topsoil crusts protect the soil of arid lands from eroding, and also fertilize...
Leave Fred on the Shelf: The Dangers of Kid’s Vitamins
One quick glance at the ingredient list on a bottle of those classic Flintstones vitamins should be enough for most parents to leave "Fred" behind. Unfortunately, many still aren’t aware of the dangers lurking inside, and with all good intention are trying to do something good for their kids. Here is what we found inside the bottle of some of the...
The Alzheimer’s-Reversing Oil That is Beating Prescription Drugs
According to the Alzheimer's Association, the number of people diagnosed with this debilitating disease is on the rise. It is expected that by the year 2050 almost 14 million people will be living with the condition known to rob people of their memory and impose anxiety and confusion. Presently, over 5 million people suffer the effects of this disease that...
The Majority of Americans are on Prescription Drugs: 5 Easy Ways to Change That
A recent study found that 7 in 10 Americans are now on prescription drugs. Fifty percent of those on prescription drugs are taking two drugs, while 20 percent are on five or more different drugs. With the constant bombardment of commercials encouraging us all to check with our doctor to take a new medication for every ailment under the...
5 Ingredients that are Aging America Faster
The United States spends more money on healthcare per person than any other country in the world. However, recent studies show that our health is lagging behind the rest of the developed world in several areas. While the combination of a number of factors contributes to this, the Standard American Diet (SAD) is largely to blame for an array...
Are You Killing Good Bacteria by Overshowering?
Do you, like millions of other Americans, have a daily shower, whether you are clean or dirty? Does the thought of going a few days without a shower make you uneasy? In our "germaphobic" culture, routine showers are the norm and those that choose to go a different path are not always seen in such a good light. Such is...
Our Plea for a Sustainable Food System on This Independence Day
Gone are the days when small family farms dotted the countryside. When freshly grown produce, raw milk and grass-fed beef were the norm. When crops were rotated, companion planting was the first line of defense and the health of the soil a primary concern of farmers all over our country. The landscape of today is vastly different than that of yesteryear. Massive...
5 Reasons You Should Add Seaweed to Your Diet
Seaweed is not something that many Americans think about eating, but if you haven’t tried it yet, you should. Seaweed, or sea vegetables, has been a staple in Asian diets for centuries, and it’s among one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Here is a look at just five of the reasons to add it to your diet. Packed with...
How Do You Want to Die: Painfully or Like a Whisper?
If you are not suffering from one of the top three killers, diabetes, cancer or heart disease, chances are someone you love is. Half of all people in America will die from heart disease or diabetes, and a third will perish from cancer. With these heartbreaking statistics, it is no wonder that we "expect" to die from something. In fact,...
5 Reasons to Ditch Cooking Sprays
What is America's affinity with cooking sprays? They do indeed help keep foods from sticking to the pan, but on the flip side, their very contents are also used in soap scum removal products. Did you know that if your bike chain is rusty, a little cooking spray will get it moving again, or that cooking spray is great...
