Posted July 31st, 2013.
Roger Turunen and his wife Brenda raise “Hogan Hogs” on their Michigan farm, a heritage breed of pig rather different than those raised by big commercial animal factories. However, a new state law meant to clamp down on invasive hog species is endangering their livelihood. Read more.
Archives for July 2013
Vitamin B May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Say Researchers
Posted July 31st, 2013.
B group vitamins, especially folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12, are again making headlines for their powerful role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Read more.
Study Shows How Organic Tomatoes Exceed Conventional In Antioxidant Value
Posted July 31st, 2013.
Tomatoes grown by organic methods contain more phenolic compounds than those grown using commercial standards, say researchers. Read more.
7 Dangerous Food Practices Banned in Europe But Just Fine in America
Posted July 31st, 2013.
Last week, the European Commission voted to place a two-year moratorium on most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides. Like many other food-related substances and practices that are banned in Europe, this move will most likely not inspire similar change within the United States. Read more.
LA County Puts Bison Farmers on Ice
Posted July 31st, 2013.
California grass-fed bison farmers Ken and Kathy Lindner will be banned from selling their meat in Los Angeles farmers’ markets if they don’t find an “approved” cold storage facility by Aug. 1. Read more.
Colloidal Silver Is An Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral Miracle
Posted July 31st, 2013.
During the 1980s, lab testing at Syracuse University and the UCLA School of Medicine demonstrated how colloidal silver was highly effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungal organisms, even those that had become resistant to antibiotics, such as MRSA. Read more.
URGENT ACTION ALERT — Revised Compounding Bill Vote Possible Today!
Posted July 31, 2013
The reworked version of S.959 is nearly four times longer—and is even more of a threat to your access to bioidentical hormones, non-standard thyroid medications, and other compounded medications that millions of people rely on. Read more and TAKE ACTION to ask your senators to oppose S.959.
Strawberries Provide Outstanding Protective Benefit against Cancer, Diabetes and More
Posted July 31, 2013
As a mighty guardian against a host of chronic disease, strawberries are a delicious way to fortify the body. Researchers believe abundant phytonutrients, ellagic acid and ellagitannins present in the fruit are responsible for their impressive health benefits. Read more.
Moderate and Regular Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Stroke by 20%
Posted July 31, 2013
People who admit they are physically inactive have a twenty percent higher risk of stroke or mini-stroke (TIA) compared to those who exercise enough to break a sweat four or more times a week. Read more.
ACTION ALERT for Illinois Residents — Speak out for your right to know about GMOs!
Posted July 31, 2013
Connecticut did it first, then Maine. With your help, Illinois could be the next state to label GMOs. But we need your help. We need to demonstrate that Southern Illinois supports GMO labels. Can you attend a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.? Sign up here. If you can’t come to Carbondale, please mark your calendar for the final hearing on September 17 at the Michael Bilandic Bldg in Chicago from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
If you can’t attend the hearings, you can still participate by sending a letter in support of SB1666 to your legislator.