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 […]
Apple cider vinegar is good for alot of ailments and a whole lot more
(Organic Slant) There have been many scientific studies on the effects of apple cider vinegar. The benefits include helping with acne, allergies, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, flu, gout, heartburn, high cholesterol, and sore throat. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has so many uses. It ranks as one of the top natural remedies for healing the […]
Nutritional sports supplements sold in Australia test positive for banned androgens
(Organic Slant) Some nutritional sports supplements marketed to athletes — claiming to help them build lean muscle, reduce body fat and enhance endurance — are secretly fortified with androgens, which are banned from use in sports, a new study from Australia finds. The results will be presented in a poster Sunday, June 22, at ICE/ENDO […]
World’s Largest Study to Determine Effects of Gmo and Pesticides on Human Health
(Organic Slant) The $25 million ‘Factor GMO’ study will investigate the health effects of a genetically modified (GMO) crop that has been in our food and animal feed supplies for many years. It will answer the question: Is this GMO food and associated pesticide (Glyphosate / Roundup) safe for human health? Farmers, retailers, governments, scientists […]
Radioactivity of ceramic diner ware
(Organic Slant) Scientists have measured radiation from dishes that expose you to gamma radiation if you’re in the same room as the plate, beta radiation if you touch the plate, and alpha radiation if you eat acidic foods off the plate. The use of uranium compounds in glassware and ceramic tableware has been practiced for […]
Differences between USDA Organic label and Non-GMO Project Verified Seal
(Organic Slant) One of the unintended consequences in our battle against GMOs and for GMO-labeling is that people have come to view the “Non-GMO” label as superior to the “Organic” label. These days more and more consumers are looking for ways to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food. There are currently two food […]