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Annual Update for Regenerative Agriculture Week
It’s our annual Regenerative Agriculture Week again, and to give you an update, I interviewed Ronnie Cummins, co-founder and international director of the Organic Consumers Association (OCA). OCA is one of the nonprofits we donate a portion of our revenues to each year. While giving out information is important, we also want to make sure […]
The End of Mr. Go
As a child in the mid-1950s, John Taylor used to sneak out of his house, hike up the earthen levee on the north side of New Orleans’s Lower Ninth Ward, and head into the swamp on the other side. He’d set out in a flat-bottomed pirogue, fishing for turtles and bass. The swamp was so […]
Radioactive Waste Is a Damaging Agrochemical Byproduct
The fact that there are serious issues with the food supply is no longer a secret. There is evidence that toxicity levels in the food supply are rising, and that conventional agriculture has become a leading cause of environmental pollution and destruction. Yet, for change to happen, more people will need to vote with their […]
The best dental products for cats
Brushing a cat’s teeth daily helps to prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar — factors that lead to periodontal disease. Because not every cat will tolerate toothbrushing, less invasive products such as water additives and dental treats can help maintain overall dental health. We spoke to two veterinarians and tested a variety of products […]
5 Hydration Tips to Keep You Healthy This Summer
Summer means more time spent outside soaking up the sun. The summer sun brings the heat, which causes us to lose a lot of fluid through sweat. Unfortunately, getting dehydrated is just as easy as getting sunburned! We’ve put together five tips to help you boost your hydration when it’s hot out: Invest in a […]
MIT Wants Permanent Vaccine Record Embedded in Your Skin
Would you want your medical records, including your vaccination records, permanently embedded into your skin, so anyone with a smartphone device could read them? The privacy implications are immense, as are the ethical considerations of what could, perhaps, become mandated along with vaccinations. The question, unfortunately, isn’t just theoretical, as Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) […]
The Science Behind Molecular Hydrogen Tablets
Alex Tarnava, whom you may not have heard of before, is the inventor of the open-container molecular hydrogen tablets — my favorite supplement — thus making it widely available in a convenient form. In fact, I now carry Tarnava’s molecular hydrogen tablets in my store. What Is Molecular Hydrogen? Molecular hydrogen (H2) — two hydrogen […]
Oolong Tea Raises Metabolism Supporting Health Goals
Teatime is an honored tradition in Great Britain and much of Asia, and tea plays an important role in cultures around the world. Teatime in the West often focuses on the food served with the beverage, while in Eastern cultures, serving tea has been elevated to an art form. It’s an ancient beverage that has […]
How to Cook Cabbage
The humble cabbage is an economically important plant with European origins. While eaten all over the world, it has a reputation of being boring because it’s often used as a simple side dish for gatherings such as backyard barbecues. However, ignore it and you’ll miss out on its culinary potential and health benefits. Different Ways […]