by Dr. John Briffa
The Cholesterol Truth
Excerpts:
We’re constantly reminded that having a ‘raised’ cholesterol level puts us in mortal danger of ‘cardiovascular’ diseases such as heart disease and stroke. I was therefore interested to read a brief communication in a recent edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine, which provides evidence that starkly contradicts this idea […]
by Claire Moshenberg
MomsRising.org
Hey…DIY projects are fun. I love the thought of making all of my own cosmetics and cleaning supplies. I also love the thought of having perfect hair every day and a super organized schedule and a unicorn. We all know the feeling of there just not being enough hours in the day; meanwhile, […]
By AnneHart
AllVoices.com
Excerpts:
In the Sacramento and Davis regional area, scientists at UC Davis are studying the effects of natural vitamin E on the prevention or reduction of strokes. And UC Davis researchers also are studying the effects of vitamin E on macular degeneration.
Organic (red) palm oil does have a specific TCT content. […]
The strength to feed the world
Growing more food faster requires sacrificing our future and produces only an illusion of abundance.
By Amanda Kimble-Evans
Rodale Institute
Organic farmers and gardeners already witness every year the bountiful harvests possible when growing food in concert with nature. And anyone who supports their local organic growers at farmers’ markets can see […]
UPDATE 7/6/11 David Gumpert is urging members to fight back by resisting the cease and desist order (which has had some success in other parts of the country) among other things: As CA Herdshare Dragnet Expands, Has Time Come for Shareholders to Pass the Hat, Assume Risk in Fighting Back?
From SARA GRUSKY
Willits
Dear friends, family, newspaper […]
Health Impact Editor Comments: The Coconut Revolution is a 50 minute award-winning documentary about the people of the Island of Bougainville and their fight for Independence from Papua New Guinea. Sick of seeing their environment ruined and their people exploited by the Panguna Mine, the Pacific island of Bougainville rose up against the giant […]
by Lois Rain
health freedom alliance
On Thursday, Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas), Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and others introduced the first ever bill in Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition. It is not a bill to legalize per se, but to end the federal ban on marijuana and let the states decide whether to legalize or not.
“The legislation […]
by Lois Rain
health freedom alliance
If we’re not laughing, we’re crying right? It’s hard to find humor when reports constantly assault our psyches by depicting the blatant trampling of our rights.
But being a “rebel” today means different types of battles and fronts than in the days of our founding fathers, although the inspiration is the same. […]
by Southern Fried Scientist
Several months ago, I began a new personal challenge to live more sustainably. I wanted to do something more substantial and larger in scale than the conventional methods of reducing your environmental impacts, which involve changes in habit, not changes in lifestyle. After many discussions, Bluegrass Blue Crab and myself decided it was time to […]
by Barbara Loe Fisher
My country, ’tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing:
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims’ pride,
From every mountain side,
Let freedom ring.[1]
What is liberty?
Webster’s Dictionary defines Liberty as “the quality or state of being free,” which means:[2]
“Freedom from physical restraint;”
“Freedom from […]
