by Tom Philpott
Grist
Organic agriculture is a fine luxury for the rich, but it could never feed the world as global population moves to 9 billion.
That’s what a lot of powerful people — including the editors of The Economist — insist, but the truth could well be the opposite: it might be chemical-intensive agriculture that’s the frivolous luxury, […]
By Dr. Neetu Dhiman – Richmond Review
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Vitamin D levels: Vitamin D is a simple inexpensive way to decrease risk for hypertension. Vitamin D blocks the uptake of cholesterol by certain cells of the body. Vitamin D functions to reduce inflammation, optimize insulin levels, and reduce calcification and hardening of the […]
The Marketing of Madness:
Are We All Insane?
Documenting the impact of a multibillion dollar psychiatric-pharmaceutical industry, this powerful and graphic video contains interviews with experts, parents and victims. Dramatic recordings of actual 911 calls made by desperate family members—and even by a killer himself—convey the chilling reality behind today’s headlines. Here is the shocking truth […]
Great article on these 9 herbs: Basil, Ginger, Garlic, Flat Leaf Parsley, Cilantro, Turmeric, Mint, Fenugreek, and Lavender
by Sara Novak
planetgreen.com
We’ve been told time and time again to eat our veggies but more often than not we tend to forget that herbs can be just as crucial for adding nutritional density to the foods we eat […]
by Katie
Wellness Mama
1. In Cooking
2. Natural Lotion
3. Homemade Deodorant
4. Homemade Toothpaste
5. Treating Yeast
6. Healthy Snacks
7. Natural Hair Conditioner
Read the full article here: http://wellnessmama.com/2162/seven-great-uses-for-coconut-oil/
by John Phillip
(NaturalNews) Tomatoes are one of the most popular food items in the typical American diet, yet few realize the powerful health-promoting benefits of this bright red fruit. Tomatoes yield a high concentration of the antioxidant lycopene, known to dramatically lower the risk from certain forms of cancer and heart disease as well. […]
by Harry G. Psaros
Health Nutrition & Wellness
If you conduct an internet search on the term Superfoods you’re bound to find a plethora of lists that will provide you between 10 to 20 ‘must eat’ items. If you narrow the lists to fruits, you’re bound to find blueberries, kiwis, cranberries, acai, amalaki, apples and pomegranates. Bananas, despite […]
By Avery Yale Kamila
Portland Herald Press
Quotes from this article:
“According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine is home to 8,100 farms, and more than 90 percent of them are classified as small operations. Maine is also ahead of the curve in the organic farming movement, with the number of […]
Health Impact News Editor Comment:
Maggie Spilner of “Live in the Now” has written a nice summary of eight natural ways to support thyroid health:
1. Get enough iodine
2. Take a multivitamin
3. Consider coconut oil
4. Take vitamin D
5. Watch the soy
6. Avoid consuming raw cruciferous veggies in excess
7. Avoid refined sugars and starches
8. Exercise regularly
These are generally […]
by Ethan A. Huff, staff writer
(NaturalNews) Besides motor vehicle accidents, the second leading cause of injury death in the US is drug-related poisoning, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. The study indicates that nearly 700,000 people end up in emergency rooms (ER) every year from pharmaceutical drug poisoning […]
