by Laura Stack — Feeling fatigued? Wish you had more get-up-and-go? The following tips can help you regain your vitality. l. Strive for a neutral environment. It takes energy for your body to pay attention or avoid paying attention to something in your environment. Consider keeping a space heater or fan in your workspace if […]
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Living with scorpions in the Southwest desert
September 12, 2012
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by Peter Bigfoot — There are three main types of scorpions in this region — the giant desert hairy scorpion, the rock scorpion and the bark scorpion. The giant desert hairy is the Hollywood-sized creature, about four inches long, and three times the size of the rock scorpion. The rock scorpion looks similar to the […]
Health updates
September 12, 2012
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The following is new information about evolving insect resistance to genetically engineered cotton, and ways to manage arthritis without drugs. First documented cases of insect resistance to GE cotton According to a new research report by University of Arizona (UA) entomologists, a pest insect known as the bollworm is the first to evolve resistance in […]
The meaning of plastic recycling symbols
September 11, 2012
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The following is a handy guide on the various types of plastic: Number 1 Plastics: PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) — Found in: soft drink, water, beer and mouthwash bottles; peanut butter, dressing and vegetable oil containers; ovenable food trays. Poses low risk of leaching breakdown products. Recommended for one-time use. Do not refill water […]
Warning bells ring louder for BPA
September 11, 2012
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by Mary Budinger — Health Canada, the Canadian version of the U.S. FDA, is the world’s first regulatory body to call bisphenol-A (BPA) dangerous. The agency said it will ban BPA from baby products and may decide to ban it completely. In April, the U.S. National Toxicology Program said BPA poses “some concern” for neural […]
The new economy
September 10, 2012
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by John English — We are now standing at the turning point of a lifetime. It is a time to take hold of our power and participate in a defining moment in human history. Several factors have come together to create this opportunity, and it is up to each of us to hold a vision […]
Glutathione: A powerful weapon against cancer and aging
September 10, 2012
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by Dr. Frank George — Of all the antioxidants our body makes, glutathione is probably the most important. In fact, our lives depend on it. Without it, our cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation — free radical damage. Our bodies would have very little resistance to bacteria and viruses, and our livers would shrivel up […]
Ed Begley, Jr.: The greenest man in Hollywood
September 10, 2012
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by Arielle Ford — From the moment he attended his first Earth Day event in 1970, actor Ed Begley, Jr., has worked tirelessly to protect the environment and spread the word about how to live a green life. Driving his electric car to the Academy Awards and pedaling his bike to TV and film sets […]
Stress, exercise, aging and the metabolic syndrome
September 9, 2012
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by Dr. Thomas Alexander — If a patient with insulin resistance were to ask me, “Doc, give me just one thing I can do to improve my insulin resistance,” I would probably have to say, “Exercise.” Since the word exercise can have many negative connotations, let’s use the term physical activity instead. When we were […]
What direction are you coming from?
September 9, 2012
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by Joy Abrams — Do you feel energized when you approach your neighborhood and the street where you live? Do you sigh with relief and pleasure as you enter your neighborhood? If you do, you know that your home is in harmony with you and your environment. The direction from which you approach your house […]
QXCI and energy medicine
September 8, 2012
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by Brenda Haas-Krieger — The body is an electrical system, and our hearts and brains are regulated by internal bioelectrical signals. Homeopathy long ago acknowledged the body’s electrical properties. In fact, homeopathic remedies use diluted substances that work by way of their energetic imprint. Like homeopathy, the modern-day QXCI (Quantum Xeroid Consciousness Interface) machine treats […]
FDA admits mercury fillings may be unsafe
September 7, 2012
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In a dramatic reversal, the FDA has modified its long-standing assertion that mercury in dental fillings is completely harmless. This comes in the wake of a class-action lawsuit settlement in June 2008. Amalgam fillings have a silver color and are about 50 percent mercury. They release toxic mercury vapors into the mouth which are absorbed […]
The science of happiness
September 7, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — Happiness is an interesting concept. Try to define what it means, and you may find yourself at a loss for words. Most of the time we know what it is to us personally, but cannot say what it is to anyone else. A working definition says it is a state of […]
September 12, 2012
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