My children and husband have sensitive skin and I have been looking for something that will help soothe the occasional flare-ups that they get. Before I started looking for something that would help topically I figure I ought to look at some of the external …
For years I’ve wondered if fluoride was something that was good for teeth. The dentists swear by it but why, if it’s safe, is there so much controversy about it?? It wasn’t until I really jumped into the natural world that I decided to …
The breast cancer industry’s holy grail (that mammography is the primary weapon in the war against breast cancer) has been disproved. In fact, mammography appears to have CREATED 1.3 million cases of breast cancer in the U.S. population that were not there. A disturbing new …
For farmers in the eastern Indian state of Chhattisgarh it is cheaper than pesticides and gets the job done just as well. The product? Pepsi or Coca-Cola. Agricultural scientists give them some backing – they say the high sugar content of the drinks can make …
Celery? Is it really healthy? I know it tastes better with peanut butter or ranch dressing. I do like it in my salads and I especially love the very inner stalks! Is there really a good amount of health benefits? Yes! I also have to …
On our journey to a more natural lifestyle I couldn’t help but think that the black stuff on the lining of my pans, that was coming off, couldn’t be good for my family. I hate to admit it, but after doing some research I found …
Spring cannot come soon enough!! I am itching to get my hands in some dirt. I love gardening. Not only does it provide my family with fresh produce but there is something so therapeutic about spending time in the soil. Most of my seeds have …
When we do our juicing, carrots are always included. For me, the nice thing about carrot juice is that although it is a vegetable the juice is sweet. To ensure that you have the most nutrient dense carrots, juice the ones from your own garden, …
We’ve recently started juicing in our home. Well, my husband has been doing it on and off for years. His on time always seemed to be when I’ve been pregnant and the taste of the juice was not appealing. I’m glad this time around that …
Cashews are probably my favorite nut. Cashew nuts are the kidney-shaped seeds that adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple. The cashew tree is native to the coastal areas of northeastern Brazil, but grows in other warm, tropical climates. I have fond memories of climbing …