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Archives for February 2011
Action Alert: Remove the Halliburton Loophole
Posted February 23, 2011
Contamination of the drinking water supply. Air pollution. Land irreparably damaged. And devastating health problems. Please help the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH-USA) stop the madness and remove the Halliburton Loophole with this Action Alert. Read more and Take Action.
Top 3 Nutrients for Better Eyesight
Posted February 23, 2011
Experts suggest flavonoids, zinc and chromium are 3 promising supplements to help prevent developing vision problems or to use as natural alternatives to costly vision correction products and surgeries Read article.
Make Your Own Energy Bars
Posted February 23, 2011
Get instant pep from these easy healthier homemade bars–for only $.19 per serving. Read recipe.
How Sweet It Isn’t! Cutting Through the Hype and Deception of Sugar
Posted February 23, 2011
What sweeteners are safe? What’s not? You may be surprised at the latest research. Read article.
Vaccine Side Effects Lawsuits Banned by Federal Court
Posted February 22, 2011
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a federal law bars lawsuits against drug makers over serious side effects from childhood vaccines. Read article.
Testing Expert Says Labeling GMOs Does Not Iincrease Food Costs
Posted February 22, 2011
Prof. Chris Viljoen from the GMO Testing Laboratory at the University of the Free State in South Africa recently countered false claims that mandatory labeling requirements for genetically-modified (GM) foods increase food costs. Read article.
Cornucopia Institute Pushes USDA to Crack Down on Organic Labeling Confusion
Posted February 22, 2011
The Cornucopia Institute has filed a formal request asking the Secretary of Agriculture to require that both UPCs and product labeling be changed when a product is downgraded from organic to conventional. Read article.
Spirulina Shows Immune-Boosting Power for Seniors
Posted February 21, 2011
Daily supplements of Hawaiian spirulina may boost the immune system of seniors and offer an opportunity to counter anemia associated with aging, says a new study from UC Davis and Cyanotech. Read article.
You Can Lead Kids to Broccoli, But You Can’t Make Them Eat It
Posted February 21, 2011
Students’ reaction to healthier lunches highlights challenges for Chicago public schools. Read article.