Posted June 28, 2017
Cook County’s new tax on fountain drinks, bottled and canned beverages takes effect this Saturday, July 1. Here are some facts on the tax and how it may affect you: Read more.
Archives for June 2017
Hidden Brain Risk in Foods and Cosmetics
Posted June 28, 2017
Millions of tons of titanium dioxide are produced globally each year. It adds whiteness and brightness to products and also helps them resist discoloration. Titanium dioxide also reflects ultraviolet (UV) light, which is why it’s often used as an ingredient in sunscreens. Read more.
Fever is not an Enemy
Posted June 28, 2017
One of the most common recommendations for fever is to alleviate it by giving Tylenol (acetaminophen). Although may sometimes be unpleasant to experience fever or to care for a feverish child, it is important to understand that fever itself is a symptom of the body’s immune system fighting an infection or illness. Read more.
Should You Try Theanine For Anxiety?
Posted June 28, 2017
Theanine is a compound found in green or black tea, available as a supplement that some people find helpful in relieving their anxiety. Read more.
Monsanto Is Scrambling To Bury This Breaking Story – Don’t Let This Go Unshared!
Posted June 28, 2017
A FDA-registered food safety laboratory tested iconic American food for residues of the weed killer glyphosate (aka Monsanto’s Roundup) and found ALARMING amounts.
Just to give you an idea of how outrageous these amounts are, independent research shows that probable harm to human health begins at really low levels of exposure – at only 0.1 ppb of glyphosate. Many foods were found to have over 1,000 times this amount! Well above what regulators throughout the world consider “safe”. Read more.
Ashwagandha Benefits Thyroid and Adrenals
Posted June 28, 2017
Ashwagandha, is an adaptogenic herb popular in Ayurvedic medicine that has shown incredible results for lowering cortisol and balancing thyroid hormones. Read more.
12 Amazing Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds & 6 Recipes
Posted June 28, 2017
If you aren’t enjoying hemp seeds as a regular part of your diet, you might want to give them a try. These tiny seed have a wonderful creamy, nutty taste and are extremely versatile. They can be enjoyed in cereals, granola, salad dressings, desserts and make a wonderful dairy free milk. Read more.
How Pomegranate Protects and Extends Menopausal Women’s Lives
Posted June 28, 2017
Fruits in general are defined as “the developed ovary of a seed plant” but in the case of the pomegranate fruit, the physical resemblance to a human female ovary is striking. Looking at a cross section of each reveals how similar are the containers for the pomegranate’s seeds and the ovary’s eggs.
But the pomegranate’s resemblance to the female ovary goes beyond its physical similarities. The fruit also provides the same estrogens as the female ovary – estradiol, estrone and estriol.
What does this mean for a menopausal woman? It may very well mean relief from depressive moods and a lower risk of osteoporosis, breast cancer and heart disease. Read more.
Virtually indestructible rogue GMO grass threatens environment, wildlife and industry
Posted June 19, 2017
The USDA has announced genetically-engineered Kentucky Bluegrass will not be subjected to federal regulation and oversight. Developed by Scotts Miracle-Gro, the largest US retailer of grass seed, the herbicide-resistant grass was specifically engineered to withstand massive amounts of Roundup — a herbicide created by Monsanto, which has experienced significant public backlash in recent years due to a World Health Organization report that classified its main ingredient, glyphosate, as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Read more.
ALDI unveils $3.4bn expansion plan: ‘We’re growing at a time when other retailers are struggling’
Posted June 19, 2017
As Lidl prepares to open its first US stores this week, German rival ALDI has unveiled a $3.4bn plan to expand its US store base to 2,500 by 2022, on top of a $1.6bn store remodeling plan unveiled in February to revamp 1,300 stores by 2020. Read more.