by Stan Kalson — It is simple: placing a high priority on the quality of food we eat helps determine the degree of our wellness. Extensive media discussions have recently covered the dangers of chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in commercial agriculture. Health researchers now state, without hesitation, that there is a relationship between our […]
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The Art of Soup — fresh organic soups
March 5, 2012
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by Stan Kalson — Soup is an easy, delicious way to nourish the body. Generally, all you need are the basics: fresh organic vegetables, legumes, grains and meats. I remember when growing up, walking into our home and smelling a pot of soup cooking. Soup and a slice of old-world, hard-crusted bread was a satisfying […]
Have your healthy cake and eat it too
February 28, 2012
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by Jennifer Miranda — This ultra-moist, super rich chocolate Bundt cake is infused with the flavors and antioxidant powers of raspberry rooibos (red bush) tea and raspberries. The recipe is vegan and calls for no eggs or dairy. Use organic ingredients, if available. Chocolate Raspberry Rooibos Bundt Cake Cake ingredients: 3-1/3 cup unbleached flour 2 […]
Health care for the 21st century
February 28, 2012
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by Victoria Mogilner — Have you wanted to explore alternative health care, only to find it was unavailable or too expensive? Many people are seeking alternatives to traditional health care, especially as America’s current medical system seems to be falling apart and breaking down. The good news is that there are many things you can […]
Estrogen dominance: What can you do?
February 28, 2012
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by Paula Owens — At around age 40, our hormones begin to fluctuate. For men, testosterone levels decline and often convert to estrogen, a process known as aromatization. For women, estrogen dominance tends to appear in the 30s and 40s, as progesterone levels fluctuate prior to menopause. Symptoms of estrogen dominance may appear as increased […]
Lighter eating beats the summer heat
February 28, 2012
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by Stan Kalson — Fresh fruits and vegetables are more plentiful during the summer months, which makes it easier to choose lighter, more nutritional meals. Even though we need less food when it’s warmer, the quality of the foods we consume all year round is always more important than the quantity. It’s encouraging to see […]
Is organic really worth it?
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Organic and locally grown foods are gaining popularity, not only in Phoenix, but all over the United States. This is good news, since eating organic food is often the initial step toward better health. The ambiguity of what qualifies as organic, coupled with skepticism about the benefits versus the perceived […]
Sweeping new rules for organic dairies
February 27, 2012
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The FDA made critics happy with a new ruling, which is what some are calling the most sweeping rewrite of federal organic standards since their inception in 2002. The ruling, called Access to Pasture, closes several loopholes that big corporate dairies have used to sell organic milk to big outlets like Walmart and Costco. These […]
Dinner does not have to be difficult
February 26, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Time and convenience are the reasons that takeout food seems like the perfect answer to the perennial question: “What should we have for dinner?” But as we have become spoiled by the flavors of fresh organic food from our local farmers’ markets, we are now seeking other tastier and healthier […]
Thyroid cancer on the rise
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Alan Christianson — We have all heard of breast, prostate and colorectal cancers, but did you know that thyroid cancer is now the nation’s fastest growing type of cancer? Recently released numbers show the annual rate of increase to be 6.5 percent per year over the last decade, drastically up from prior estimates […]
March 5, 2012
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