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Get Dirty to Get Joy- Bacteria in Soil Acts as Antidepressant
February 24, 2012 – 2:16 pm | 4 Comments
Get Dirty to Get Joy- Bacteria in Soil Acts as Antidepressant

ShareA bacteria found in soil called Mycobacterium has been found to effect the same neurons as Prozac, offering people a natural lift in mood.  This is just one more great reason to get out in …

What’s REALLY in Your Eggs?
December 16, 2011 – 4:26 pm | 2 Comments
What’s REALLY in Your Eggs?

ShareThe incredible edible chicken egg. When it comes from a healthy chicken that received a proper diet, sufficient exercise and plenty of sun… there isn’t anything much better. But, if you …

The Rewards of Eating Locally Grown Food
December 15, 2011 – 1:58 pm | No Comment
The Rewards of Eating Locally Grown Food

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Eating local foods is better for you, for the environment, and for your taste buds. Local food is fresher and tastes better than food that been trucked or flown in from thousands of miles …

Hidden Dangers of Soy: Soy Product Dangers
December 9, 2011 – 2:54 pm | 9 Comments
Hidden Dangers of Soy: Soy Product Dangers

ShareIf you have been hearing all about how excellent soy products are for you, and how much the soybean can benefit your health on so many levels, then you might be very surprised …

Soy Protein Found In Egg Yolks & Chicken Tissue
October 11, 2011 – 10:51 pm | 7 Comments
Soy Protein Found In Egg Yolks & Chicken Tissue

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Do you go out of your way to avoid soy? Do you have soy allergies? Did you ever find yourself allergic to eggs?
You might actually be allergic to the under-the-radar soy found in eggs and …

Family Farm Heroes: Interview with John Kinsman (Video)
October 7, 2011 – 7:08 pm | One Comment
Family Farm Heroes: Interview with John Kinsman (Video)

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John Kinsman, a man now in his 80s, has certainly accomplished a lot throughout the decades.
Tireless in his activism and “tractorcades,” he also fought the USDA’s discrimination against black farmers. He blew the whistle on …

Mercury & Other Toxins In Tattoo Ink
October 3, 2011 – 11:00 pm | No Comment
Mercury & Other Toxins In Tattoo Ink

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Have you ever thought of getting a tattoo and wondered what the implications were for having the skin punctured with permanent ink?
As it happens, many inks, especially hues of red contain mercury and other heavy …

Even Organic Strawberries Are Grown With Toxic Pesticides
October 3, 2011 – 10:53 pm | No Comment
Even Organic Strawberries Are Grown With Toxic Pesticides

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Regular strawberries are on the Environmental Working Groups famous “Dirty Dozen” list of foods we want to make sure we eat organic.
Sadly, even organic strawberries aren’t organic!
The problem lies in wide California regulations and …

Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?
September 29, 2011 – 10:38 pm | No Comment
Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?

ShareHave you tried to lead a friend down a healing path only to hear, “But organic is sooo expensive! I can eat fast food for less.” In lieu of doing your own experiment, let’s crunch …

Gelatin: A Healthy Protein Powder
September 27, 2011 – 8:54 pm | 7 Comments
Gelatin: A Healthy Protein Powder

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Typical protein powders have their setbacks. Many are loaded with artificial flavors, colors, sugars and chemicals. Their cooking processes create free glutamic acids (MSG).
Good gelatin powders are a quick and easy way to meet higher …