Posted April 25, 2012
While every state in America now has some type of “right-to-farm” law on the books to protect farmers who find themselves surrounded by new development from being sued as a “nuisance,” many cities and towns lack specific protections for backyard farmers whose livelihoods depend on their freedom to grow and raise food. Read more.
Archives for April 2012
Spike in U.S. Autism Rates Linked to High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Posted April 25, 2012
A new study published in the journal Clinical Epigenetics reveals that both the Standard American Diet (SAD) and various toxic environmental factors play a definitive and synergistic role in the development of autism. Read more.
The Food Industry is Waging War on Your Cells with These 10 Toxic ingredients
Posted April 25, 2012
Preservatives and synthetic food agents found in foods inhibit oxygen and delay the development of fungus and mold, creating a longer shelf-life for products. But after being consumed, these toxins deprive human cells of oxygen and rob them of nutrients. Read more.
‘Agent Orange’ Crop Chemicals Challenged by Coalition of US Farmers and Food Companies
Posted April 25, 2012
It is getting down to the wire for the potential deregulation of the toxic herbicide 2,4-D, aka “Agent Orange,” and its associated crops, and food freedom advocates everywhere are turning up the heat on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stop this from happening. Read more.
Culture of Corruption Has Become Common within FDA, Big Pharma
Posted April 25, 2012
When pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices are approved for use in medicine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), their safety and efficacy are typically not the primary factors considered during the decision-making process. Read more.
A Lemon a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Posted April 23rd, 2012.
Lemons contain vitamin B6, iron and potassium, and are a very good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. They may help prevent heart diseases. They also act as natural antibiotics and may protect the body from cancer-causing substances. Read more.
Are Your Favorite Natural and Organic Brands Owned By Fortune 500 Companies?
Posted April 23rd, 2012.
If you’ve recently traded in your Colgate toothpaste for a tube of Tom’s of Maine in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, your money is still going to the same company. Read more.
The Barter Economy-Coming Soon to a Backyard Near You
Posted April 23rd, 2012.
A group of local gardeners here organized an online clearinghouse for swapping homemade and homegrown goods called Backyard Barter. Even better, they hold an in-person bartering meet each month. Read more.
6 Supplements for Arthritis Sufferers
Posted April 23rd, 2012.
The basic goal of good nutrition is to get enough of everything – which is easy if you eat a balanced diet that includes lots of different foods. But these six nutrients appear to have special benefits for people with arthritis. Read more.
Reasons Your Diet Isn’t Working
Posted April 20, 2012
Do you recognize yourself in any of these methods to sabatoge your diet? Read more.