Most doctors in the United States get less than 20 hours of training in nutrition during their stint in medical school. If asked, many doctors would rather refer their patients to a nutritionist, than give their patients nutritional advice. Many doctors understand how to treat the symptom, but lack an overall understanding about healthy habits […]
‘Sick Building Syndrome’ Potentially dangerous chemicals found in your home
Potentially dangerous chemicals can be found in every room in your home. If not properly stored or used, these products could end up in you or your child’s body or on you or your child’s skin and cause minor to serious and even life-threatening health problems. What are these every day household chemicals? Let’s take […]
FDA takes step to remove artificial trans fats in processed foods
FDA reports that all trans fats must be removed from food by June 18, 2018. Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe” […]
Roundup weed killer is safe to drink claims Monsanto lobbyist
Controversial lobbyist who claimed that the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer was safe for humans refused to drink his own words when a French television journalist offered him a glass. In a preview of an upcoming documentary on French TV, Dr. Patrick Moore tells a Canal+ interviewer that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup […]
Hillary Clinton stands in favor of genetically modified crops, but eats organic
Hillary Clinton stands in favor of genetically modified crops and crop biotechnology, but eats organic food. In a 65-minute keynote appearance at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) convention in San Diego in late June, Clinton conversed with Jim Greenwood, BIO president, on a wide range of topics including GMOs. “I stand in favor of using seeds […]
FireFly Lantern Stove for Outdoor Cooking and Lighting
The Aprovecho Research Center (ARC) designed the FireFly Lantern, a dual purpose biomass cookstove/lantern. Highly efficient and clean burning, the FireFly is the perfect tool for the outdoors. Now, instead of using portable battery-powered lantern devices, the FireFly simultaneously provides light and the ability to cook by using sustainable biomass fuel. Crafted with a rugged […]
Incredible Medical Properties of Neem
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, has a wide range of medicinal properties. The neem plant including its leaves, flowers, seeds, fruit, roots, dried branches and bark have established medicinal benefits. Neem is widely used in many Ayurvedic medicinal preparations and revered not only for its deep action but also the complete lack of side-effects. […]
Fukusecrecy – The Immaculate Deception
The Japanese government has gone to GREAT LENGTHS to block the flow of information concerning Fukushima. They say the TRUTH hurts, but what hurts more is keeping the public in the dark. TEPCO has lied, obfuscated and covered up the truth about what they knew about, or know about what is going on at sites […]
Monsanto supported GMO corn study on Bt resistance backfires
(Organic Slant) A new study from North Carolina State University and Clemson University finds the toxin in a widely used genetically modified (GM) crop is having little impact on the crop pest corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) — which is consistent with predictions made almost 20 years ago that were largely ignored. The study may be […]
Neil Young takes on Monsanto, Starbucks and GMOs
(Organic Slant) Neil Young is protesting GMOs with an anti-Monsanto album The Monsanto Years are here and we are living them. Monsanto is the poster-child for what is wrong with corporate controlled government in our world. Our upcoming record, “The Monsanto Years”, encompasses several associated subjects that millions of people world – wide are concerned […]