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The following is new information regarding consumption of fruit juices. 100 percent pure fruit juice is no longer linked to obesity New research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies’ annual convention in Toronto, May 2007, indicates that consuming 100 percent pure fruit juice does not increase childhood obesity and may actually help children maintain healthy […]

by Dr. Mark Force —  Certain distinct biochemical imbalances that trigger depression have been found to respond well to diet and nutritional supplementation. Different types of depression have different symptoms and underlying causes, including primary biochemical depression, serotonin deficiency, dopamine deficiency, high norepinephrine/epinephrine ratio, GABA deficiency and histamine excess. This article will discuss the most […]

  by Dr. Larry Wilson —  For most people, healing means getting rid of their symptoms. This is a level of healing I cannot dispute. However, so much more is possible. I believe all human beings should be happy, healthy and at peace most of the time. This article presents an outline of the home […]

by Stan Kalson —  The first step to having a healthy immune system is a well-balanced diet filled with fresh organic fruits, vegetables, grains, seaweeds, raw nuts, seeds and fresh, pure water. A vegetarian diet does not automatically equate with a healthier body. A diet with small amounts of meat protein, coupled with a greater […]

by Loba —  Sensing a connection to the source of your food can make a huge difference in how healthy and satisfied you feel. For example, learning how to identify, lovingly harvest and prepare local wild plants can connect you more deeply to your sensual and grateful self, and to the sustenance and inspiration Mother […]

by Marianne Crafts-Brandner —  If we can put a man on the moon, produce iPhones and sequence the human genome, why haven’t scientists been able to find a diet that works? As each new fad diet comes along, we hope we have finally found the solution to our weight problems. First, it was avoiding all […]

by Cary Bailen —  We frequently show love to the special people in our lives through unhealthy food, such as old-fashioned cookies, ice cream, soda or candy. Often, these are considered a treat or a reward. They mean we are being good, we deserve it or, perhaps, we offer them as an act of love […]

The following is new information regarding the productivity of organic farming and the use of pesticides in crop yields. Organic farming can feed the world A new University of Michigan study indicates that organic farming is more productive than chemical and energy-intensive industrial agriculture. Researchers noted 293 examples in previous studies that corroborate this finding, […]

Factors contributing to the teen weight epidemic  by Dr. James McClernan —  On a daily basis, the media remind us of the continual increase in the number of adults and children who are overweight and obese. In the United States, 65 percent of adults are overweight and 30 percent are obese, while 30 percent of […]

About 12 million Americans have some degree of food allergy, with severe food allergies triggering as many as 30,000 emergency room visits annually, and 150 to 200 deaths. Food labels help people with allergies avoid ingredients that could make them ill. An amendment to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 went […]

by Lynn O’Neill —  If you value what organic food has to offer but never thought you could afford to make the switch, here are some tips for getting started. Eating healthily will require some planning, but you can start slowly and make it fun. First, remember what your mother told you — never go […]

The FDA, under pressure from the powerful sugar and artificial sweetener lobby, has issued a warning letter to Celestial Seasonings for using a popular natural sweetener. The letter indicates the FDA classifies the herb stevia as “unsafe,” even though it is a main staple sweetener in China and Japan and has been used without negative […]

Although many consumers realize that industry, factory farms, government agencies (especially the military) and municipalities are polluting our drinking water supply, this awareness has led to a widespread phobia of tap water that has, ironically, exacerbated the water pollution problem. The average American adult spends nearly $200 each year on bottled water. It takes five […]