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Something Is Fishy About The Swine Flu Pandemic

On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization announced that they are moving up the current status of the Swine Flu to level 6 – the highest level possible, which indicates a world pandemic. When I heard the news I… Read and discuss

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Book Review: Thanking the Monkey – Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals

A few weeks ago, I was introduced to a book that changed someone else’s life. They then shared it with someone else, who shared it with me and that is how I became aware of Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the… Read and discuss

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10 Ways To Protect Yourself Against the Swine Flu

Within a matter of about a week in April, the news had become inundated with reports about a so called “new” virus that was at the root of the new outbreak of a swine flu. The H1N1 virus was first officially… Read and discuss

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We Become Silent – The Future of Natural Health

Where is the future of natural health? Where as I cannot give you a definite answer on that, what I can tell you is that the natural health industry has seen a huge rise both in interest and sales in… Read and discuss

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Top 10 Environmentally Friendly Home Cleaning Product Companies

Happy Earth Day Everyone! Although on our diverse planet we have many holidays, Earth Day is quickly becoming my personal favorite. Perhaps this is because I feel such gratitude for the Earth as my home and want to take care… Read and discuss

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15 Reasons Why You May Want to Reconsider Eating Meat

We have no doubt all heard the statement “You are what you eat.” Well, while some of us at least somewhat realize what that statement means and the ramifications of it on our health, it is still uncommon for… Read and discuss

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The New Shopper’s Guide To Pesticides Is Here!

The Environmental Working Group has just released the new Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides. This is the latest and most up to date version of what fruits and vegetables have the highest residues of pesticides on them and therefore should… Read and discuss

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Orgasmic Birth – Not Only Natural, But Also Very Much Possible

A highly educational, inspirational and moving video for any man or woman who is ever thinking of having a child, to be given the chance to see that there is a better and more natural way to the birthing process…. Read and discuss

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Breaking Free From Limiting Dietary Lifestyle Labels

Labels – they are such a big part of our society today. For the most part humans have been labelling themselves, categorizing themselves and putting up walls between themselves probably since the beginning of time. But it is at… Read and discuss

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Conventional Health Versus Natural Health and Everything In Between

It is never pleasant to hear about illnesses or deaths, whether that be concerning loved ones or strangers. Yet current statistics show that: * Around 100,000 people die each year in the US from pharmaceuticals * 3 times as many… Read and discuss

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Gender Differences Found In How Commercials Influence Us

Okay so here is some food for thought. How conscious would you say you are when picking what you eat each day? How about what products you buy or what products you use? A new study published on May 13,… Read and discuss

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Does fast food ever go bad?

So have you ever thought about that question? Does fast food ever go bad? Anyone I have ever seen eat fast food, would probably never make it, to actually do such an experiment. If you have ever seen people eating… Read and discuss

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Treatment or Prevention: The choice is yours!

After spending some time on a blog I enjoy, Fertilehealthy, which is written by Hanlie Blewett, I came across a video that Hanlie was featuring in one of her posts. I asked Hanlie if I can promote it too, as… Read and discuss

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We Will Not Live In The Dark: The Story of Personal Care Products in the 21st Century

In our very toxin-filled world today, it is important to get to know the products you use. Perhaps in the “good old days” we were able to trust the companies that made products for us, as actually looking out for… Read and discuss

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Plastic Containers: The Ongoing Bisphenol A Debate

It would be so wonderful if we could get just one straight answer on the topic of polycarbonate plastics and their possible leaching of Bisphenol A. Unfortunately, as you, as a consumer continue to use it, studies and research continues… Read and discuss