The Monsanto Company has had yet another turbulent year, spent defending its controversial herbicide glyphosate and moving to stop proposed bans on its destructive farm chemical dicamba among other projects. Dicamba use has led to the destruction of over three million acres of farmland (and that’s only counting soybean [...]
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Swimming and being exposed to ice-cold temperatures for health and stimulating the immune system was made globally known by Dutch Guinness World Record holder Wim Hof, also known as the Iceman. The Wim Hof Method (WHM) now teaches ordinary participants to use special breathing techniques and willpower to train [...]
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One fateful morning, Robin Gentry McGee’s father slipped and fell on ice, which led to a severe brain injury. Even though the family was advised to pull the plug, he miraculously survived, but he needed a lot of medical support and was fed through a tube. When one day Robin looked at [...]
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It is sad that in today’s world, even our holidays are tainted with health concerns. In a previous article we covered the toxic truth behind Christmas trees. A shockingly high number of them are made in China and are full of carcinogens, toxins, and lead. While there are ways to [...]
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There are two main types of genetically engineered corn (also known as GMO for genetically modified organisms) being used across the United States: Bt corn and “Roundup Ready” corn, and they are found often in popular chip brands. Both are created by Monsanto, a St. Louis-area corporation known for [...]
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The natural health movement has been a boon to millions of people, but there are still plenty of old misconceptions and nutrition myths that are taking years to be cleaned up. In the case of cooking oils, there is much conflicting information out there on topics ranging from [...]
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The American medical system has its fair share of faults, but one area in which it excels is emergency medicine, where highly skilled doctors and surgeons work tirelessly to save lives. The downside of this system is of course its high costs, all part of a convoluted network [...]
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By Katherine Paul, Organic Consumers Association Diestel Turkey, sold by Whole Foods and other retailers at premium prices, says on its website that its “animals are never given hormones, antibiotics or growth stimulants.” But Diestel Turkey samples tested by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggest otherwise, leading consumers to [...]
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Decorating cookies is one of the most popular family activities during the holidays. With so many different frostings, sprinkles and glitters, there is no lack of imagination in creating colorful and artistic treats. As many would assume, the most vibrant and unnatural-looking baking decorations are impossible to make without [...]
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The rise of holistic and natural health in recent years has also brought with it a rising tide of people looking to cash in, selling everything from diet plans (keto, raw vegan, etc.) to exercise programs to magic pills and green powders. Most of these people have good [...]
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