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One of the most effective ways to reduce the health and environmental risks from pesticides is to replace them with non-chemical methods. Organic growing is not a system of neglect. It negates the need for synthetic pesticides by using cultural and ecological management systems as the primary control for pests, weeds, and disease, with a […]

One of the best ways to remove this overdose of fluoride from the cells is through the supplementation of iodine. A simple way to do this is by eating iodine rich food, particularly sea vegetables. Dulse flakes can be sprinkled on your food, as you would table salt. Kombu can be added to soups, as […]

(NaturalNews) The banana plant is an herbaceous, flowering plant indigenous to the tropical regions of India, northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Its fruits, which are recognized by their crescent shape, yellow skins and sweet tastes, are one of the oldest crops cultivated by mankind and remain the most popular fruit consumed in the United States.(1) […]

It’s ironic but true. Even though more than two thirds of Americans over the age of 20 are overweight or obese and this percentage is on the rise, at the same time many of us are undernourished. The USDA reports that a large number of adults in the US are not obtaining sufficient amounts of […]

Doug Cook, RD, MHSc is a registered dietitian – Coconut oil has been enjoying the spotlight for a few years and with good reason, it’s a great tasting and versatile oil rich in mediumchain, saturated fatty acids. However, it may be time to pour on avocado or camellia oil for their share of the glory. […]

Whether it’s a lazy Sunday or a way to say ‘I love you,’ starting the day with breakfast in bed can make any morning feel just a little bit more special. This Mother’s Day, treat your favorite lady (or yourself!) to this picture-perfect spread, built on the basic breakfast essentials of eggs and toast, but […]