The world of organic farming is a complicated one in large part because many of the traditional ways have been lost. While traditional soil-focused natural farming has been the way the world has fed itself for generations, the post-World War II era of pesticides and GMOs has led [...]
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The Simply Orange brand rose to prominence in large part because of its image as a healthier choice. With the words ‘Simply Orange’ screenprinted and stickered on the front of the bottle, consumers thought they were getting the most natural, healthy and “simple” choice. Unfortunately for the brand, and its [...]
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Popcorn is one of the most popular snacks on the market, and oftentimes one of the most delicious snacks as well. Recently, I had the opportunity to try out some popcorn snacks from a unique company called Prospector Popcorn, which makes gourmet popcorn blends with interesting flavors like Buffalo Cheddar, [...]
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Millions of people are told by doctors to take an aspirin tablet each day to protect against heart disease, but a new study shows that a specific segment of the population may be putting themselves at risk by taking the popular over-the-counter painkiller daily. The study, conducted by [...]
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The market size of the U.S. meat industry is valued at $8.2 billion as of 2023, and the industry is expected to continue growing in the coming years. Unfortunately for United States consumers, the vast majority of the meat being raised on U.S. farms is created using highly “modern,” chemical-intensive [...]
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Research on mushrooms and other natural, healthy organic foods has been mostly relegated to the periphery of news publications and television news reports, but a recently-discussed medical trial has people talking about the potential of an often overlooked type of mushroom for immune system health. The mushroom, shiitake, was the subject [...]
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The Fisher-Price company along with its sister company Thomas & Friends generated over 1.13 billion in sales globally in 2021, but now the company is under scrutiny as its products have been linked to the deaths of nearly 100 babies. The news prompted a second recall of the product linked [...]
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It seems as if you can’t visit a health food store, raw organic cafe, yoga studio or other holistic health spot without seeing a Himalayan Salt Lamp, and their signature warming glow. But what you may not realize is that the lamps provide many incredible benefits even beyond [...]
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Leaky gut is a silent epidemic that has become worse in recent years with the advent of GMO foods, Roundup, glyphosate, and other toxins in our food supply. Characterized by a damaged gut lining, leaky gut happens when the intestines become permeable, allowing gases and liquids to pass through them. [...]
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The nation’s seventh-largest retailer, Target, has recalled over 200,000 weighted blankets after the deaths of two young girls were reportedly linked to the sleep and anti-anxiety aids. The recall was announced on December 22 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Target Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to [...]
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