Can you imagine a world without butterflies, birds, or bees? This situation may be something we need to address quickly. With Monarch butterfly population’s 90 % decline in the last 20 years, studies show there was an additional 27 % decrease in the last year. The biggest threat to the species are the loss of […]
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Oct
Oct
In today’s world, most (an estimated one billion) humans are exposed regularly to environmental toxins, including mercury, which is more common than most people realize. Over one billion humans are exposed to high levels of toxic metals and metalloids in the environment, including mercury. The number of persons suffering from subclinical metal poisoning is believed […]
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Oct
Oct
Folklore has told us that garlic has been used for centuries to ward off evil and sickness. The first medical book that I’m aware of, that discusses garlic and it’s uses is the “Collection of Commentaries on the Classic of the Materia Medica”(Ben Cao Zhing Zhi Ju), written over 1,500 years ago. Well, surprise! Present […]
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Oct
Oct
Halloween is almost here, and everyone is wondering what costume to wear and what treats to give. Careful planning can make this holiday even more enjoyable than you imagined. Sugar is usually the main ingredient in the treat of choice, but too much sugar (or the type of sugar) can be harmful to our health. […]
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Sep
Sep
For years marijuana has been popular among various communities as a drug that people consume for pleasure. But the various studies that put Marijuana in focus backed the medical benefits one can obtain from using the same. Today with legalization, steps such licensed sale of medical marijuana and the online availability of Cannabis seeds in […]
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Sep
Sep
Now that summer is over and we are all back at work or school, it is time to think about having a breakfast that really gets us going for the day in the most beneficial way! When we get up in the morning, we are breaking a fast. Our bodies are so empty, that whatever […]
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Aug
Aug
That warm summer days and nights can sometimes be a struggle. Painful sunburn, poison ivy or poison oak, mosquito or bug bites, and allergies can be a challenge. Here are a few emergency remedies that may help you have a smooth sailing, painless summer of fun! Bug Bites Whether it is a mosquito or beach […]
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Jul
Jul
While finishing her law school degree, my daughter Amanda worked with the Office of the Co-Prosecutors at the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Trials at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, in Phnom Penh. She built cases against leaders of the Khmer Rouge for war crimes. On a visit to spend the […]
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Jul
Jul
As a health and nutrition counselor, I frequently receive questions concerning all kinds of health concerns. Recently, I had a question about improving dental health. I think using non-toxic mouthwash, toothpaste, and other supplements is very important. I thought this was something I would share with you. My Answer: Dental health is extremely […]
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Jun
Jun
Depression is a major problem in our world today. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association, depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 44.3, and affects more than 16.1 million American adults. Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. No one […]