October 29, 2009 - Posted by Patty - 0 Comments
GMO Giant Monsanto Loses Another Day in Court
by Aaron Turpen, citizen journalist
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(NaturalNews) France`s highest court has ruled that Monsanto lied about the safety of its weed killing herbicide Roundup. The decision came just days ago and confirms an earlier court judgment in France finding that Monsanto had falsely advertised Roundup as being “biodegradable” and that it “left the soil clean.”
The original case was brought to court in 2001 by several French environmental groups alleging that Roundup’s main ingredient, glyphosate, has a classification as “dangerous to the environment” by the European Union. That case drug on for years and finally ended in a ruling against Monsanto in 2007. 1
October 28, 2009 - Posted by Vanessa - 0 Comments
Women and the Environment
Wondering if cleaners made with basic ingredients like baking soda and vinegar work? Well, they do!
What do vinegar and baking soda do?
Vinegar deodorizes; dissolves mineral deposits and grease; removes soap traces, mildew and wax build up; polishes brass, chrome, copper, pewter and stainless steel; cleans brick and stone; removes decals and stickers; and removes water spots on leather.
October 23, 2009 - Posted by Patty - 0 Comments
The Meers show you can live off the grid and be happy
By Rich McKay
Sentinel Staff Writer
October 22, 2009
After a year of living with no indoor shower, dishwasher or central air-conditioning, an east Orange County couple calls it an off-the-grid paradise.
Terry and Tia Meer built their electric-sipping, super-efficient log cabin down a gravel path alongside the Econlockhatchee River as a way to live what they preach — making as little environmental impact as possible.
“You don’t have to live uncomfortably, totally cut off from the world or in a tent to use less energy,” said Tia Meer, 30, recently as she tended one of the couple’s vegetable gardens on their 5-acre plot near Christmas.
October 23, 2009 - Posted by Patty - 1 Comment
On October 8, the seed and agrochemical giant Monsanto revealed that it is being questioned by the Department of Justice for a possible violation of anti-trust laws related to its control of much of the genetically engineered seed market, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The timing of the investigation coincides with an announcement in late August from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about a series of workshops to hear farmers’ concerns about corporate consolidation in the agricultural industry. Christine Varney, the Justice Department’s antitrust chief, also recently announced a commitment to investigate competition issues within the agricultural industry.
October 22, 2009 - Posted by Patty - 0 Comments
Pesticides Destroying 60 Percent of Honeybees
by David Gutierrez, staff writer
(NaturalNews) The pesticides used in industrial agriculture may eventually undermine its very existence by destroying the honeybees upon which the system depends, experts are warning.
“When I was teaching at Humboldt State University in northern California 20 years ago, I invited a beekeeper to talk to my students,” wrote former Environmental Protection Agency analyst Evaggelos Vallianatos on the Web site Truthout.org. “He said that each time he took his bees to southern California to pollinate other farmers’ crops, he would lose a third of his bees to sprays. In 2009, the loss ranges all the way to 60 percent.”
October 22, 2009 - Posted by Patty - 0 Comments
“It is not accurate for members of the media to report that the link between vaccines and autism has been “disproven.” This is especially true in light of recent news from the National Vaccine Advisory Committee – and a series of other news items from the Federal Court of Claims, Federal health agencies, leading universities and top autism researchers around the country. There are now many reasons why the media should continue its coverage of this serious and ongoing debate.”
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October 14, 2009 - Posted by admin - 0 Comments
Anne Hirsch (www.midwifehomebirth.com)
recently shared these amazing stories with me, beautiful experiences from Mayan Abdominal Massage Self-Care practice. This work is not just about a practitioner – it is all about each of us learning how to care for ourselves, our bodies, and our spirits. I hope you enjoy and find amazement and beauty in each of these as I did!
“A young woman in college – my daughter’s friend – came to me for the Maya massage because she was having such painful periods she was missing work a couple days a month. I did one treatment on her and then she did the Self Care daily. By her next period there was no more pain.
October 12, 2009 - Posted by frank - 0 Comments
Adequate sleep is required to stay healthy. It might not be that easy. Even with a lot of effort, you can still have trouble sleeping all night long. A lot of people try medication to help them sleep well.
However, these drugs can pose some risks as well. Some might be addicting. Some make us feel groggy when we wake up. Some have adverse side effects. Drugs aren’t the only solution to fix sleep troubles. The inability to sleep can be treated with safe and natural remedies.
Changing your Lifestyle and Sleep Atmosphere
September 22, 2009 - Posted by frank - 0 Comments
The immune system is a fascinating mechanism. When foreign germs enter the body, it immediately activates its defenses and protects us from outside invasions. Unfortunately, sometimes our immune system doesn’t work as well as we would like.
The immune system can be negatively affected by stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, and various environmental factors. Our chances of getting sick are greater when our immune system is weak. The immune system can be tonified, and it isn’t necessary to use over the counter or prescription drugs to make it happen. Instead, consider Chinese medicine nutrition to ensure that your body’s immune systems is functioning at it’s full capacity. It is important to consume the proper nutrients by eating the right foods.
Following are some of the best foods to help boost the immune system:
* Citrus fruits - Oranges, lemons and all other citrus are strong immune system boosters. They are good sources of vitamin C which helps boost the production of white blood cells and antibodies. 75 milligrams of vitamin C can be found in a medium sized orange.
* Carrots - Large amounts of beta carotene can be found in carrots. This phytonutrient helps out your immune system. It encourages the creation of infection fighting killer cells and T cells. Scientists have discovered that falcarinol, a compound in carrots, can aid in the prevention of cancer.
* Garlic - Garlic is excellent at battling just about any kind of infection. Herbal remedies often incorporate it. The immune system will be in optimal condition if you consume this just a few times throughout the week. Ensuring that the garlic is fresh and crushed completely will lead to the best results , and you will benefit the most from the infection-fighting elements it contains.
*Yogurt – The probiotic content of yogurt is high. Acidophilus bacteria, are found in yogurt and are beneficial to the proper functioning of the immune system. The body uses Acidophilus bacteria to maximize nutrients derived from food as well as to fight off harmful bacteria, yeast, and viruses. Bifidobacterium that is particularly beneficial for the aged, is another sort of bacteria in yogurt.
* Fatty Fish – Omega 3 fatty acids can be found in large amounts in fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. They promote the effectiveness of phagocytes, the bacteria eating white blood cells. You can enhance this effect by taking vitamin E.
Many illnesses and infections can be fought off without the use of drugs and antibiotics by our immune system, if we take care of it. Putting these foods into your diet is a smart way to begin.
September 15, 2009 - Posted by frank - 0 Comments
When we desire to lose pounds, we usually attempt to cut down on sugar. This is a sensible approach, since sugar contains a lot of calories and it has little nutrition. It is not too hard to change this, since sugar substitutes can give us the flavor we like without the calories. How is the safety of these sweeteners in regard to our health?
Based on various research done during the last twenty years, the response is definitely negative. Aspartame, a man-made sweetener (also called NutraSweet) has been connected to headaches, blindness, seizures, loss of memory, depression, hypertension, metabolism problems, and actually cancer. In a case called “First Experimental Demonstration of the Multipotential Carcinogenic Effects of Aspartame Administered in the Feed to Sprague-Dawley Rats,” it was discovered that “aspartame is a multipotential carcinogenic agent, even at a dose… much less than the current acceptable daily intake. “ Additional artificial sweeteners also make problems for your health. Saccharin (Sweet ‘N Low) was previously listed as a carcinogen with the Food and Drug Administration. It has been taken off, although it was exactly connected to bladder cancer in male rats. An ingredient in Ace-K (Sweet One) is methylene chloride, a verified carcinogen, which hurts the kidney and liver, causesstomach sickness, depression and an headaches.
Many believe that since it’s derived from sugar, that Sucralose (Splenda) is safe. However were you aware than this sugar substitute was invented accidentally by researchers who were attempting to create a new pesticide. This procedure done to make sucralose creates chlorocarbons, which are verified to inflame the liver and kidneys. The FDA knows it has a maximum of two percent chemicals, consisting of methanol, arsenic and heavy metals.
Why are Artificial Sweeteners employed?
Since they are so many health troubles connected to artificial sweeteners, it is difficult to understand why the FDA approves them. However they have been approved. The FDA has again disregarded the issues with various research that say these sweeteners are dangerous, with the reasons being that there are no tests on people and the experiments are not properly done. It has agreed with, however, the outcome of research done by the artificial sweetener business, which allege that these items don’t make any health troubles.
Some people put the fault on the acceptance of artificial sweeteners as a controversy. It is said by others that the approval of products that are unsafe by the FDA is a common practice. Anyway, the results of the research on artificial sweeteners reveal again and again that they are harmful.
Since there aren’t any signs that man-made sweeteners and the items that are made with them will be removed from the stores, it is our duty to stop using them. Rather than eating these possibly harmful items, attempt to eat normally sweet foods like fresh fruit, and choose honey when you want something sweet. This could actually preserve your life.
