Turmeric, Curcumin Ranks as Natural Arthritis Treatment
Whether you’re young or old, arthritis is a condition that could strike at any moment. Although more common in the elderly, this condition can still be of potential concern if preventative measures are not taken. Not surprisingly, arthritis, like most other health conditions, can be prevented or even treated with the implementation of the [...]
Blueberries and Strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning
Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests. The study found that women with the highest intake of berries appeared to delay cognitive aging by up to 2.5 years. Cognition refers to brain activities such as thinking, remembering and reasoning. Results [...]
Curcumin found to prevent brain degenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Curcumin, the bioactive compound found in the Indian curry spice turmeric and commonly referred to as ‘holy powder’, has been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat wounds, infections, and other health problems. Today researchers are using the power of the evolving science of epigenetics to reveal how curcumin is crucial in the fight [...]
NON GMO SHOPPING LIST
This Non-GMO Shopping Guide is designed to help reclaim your right to know about the foods you are buying, and help you find and avoid GMO foods and ingredients. It does not cover other potentially harmful ingredients, allergens, colors or additives. AVOID AT-RISK INGREDIENTS Avoid products made with any of the crops that are GM. [...]
Vegetables Owned by Monsanto
If you are the type of gardener who purchases vegetable seeds or seedlings, including tomato plants from a local garden center, be mindful the varieties you choose. Conversely, you might be placing money into the hands of Monsanto Corporation. Below is the list of Seminis / Monsanto home-garden vegetable variations. Print this list, and keep [...]
Elderberry juice concentrate
Humans have a natural inclination to try to heal the sick – our ability to treat illnesses in ourselves and others has contributed in no small way to our success as a species. Why we would do this is no mystery – on the altruistic side, we empathize with each other, we care about each [...]
300,000 Organic Farmers Sue Monsanto in Federal Court
By Jane Ayers, Nation of Change Thanks to RSN for reprinting my article from Nation of Change… and thanks to the 13,000+ Likes so far… Just want to make one correction: The title that RSN used was not what I originally wrote so I wanted to point that out because Willie Nelson is not [...]
Natural Protection from H1N1
There has been a lot of hype in recent years about the potential for a global viral pandemic. SARS, avian flu and West Nile virus are examples from the recent past that could have had far worse consequences than what actually occurred. Now it’s H1N1, the latest version of swine flu, that is the big [...]
Pomegranate extract
Punica Granatum The lovely and delicious pomegranate fruit reminds us of the lush gardens of Andalucia, Spain. The name comes from Pomme de Granada, “apple of Granada” it was thought to have originated there. Granada’s coat-of-arms still displays the picture of this exotic fruit. In ancient times, pomegranate fruit was regarded as a symbol of [...]
Iron supplements cause more harm than good
For the last several decades, iron supplements have been routinely handed out like candy. Because iron is a basic requirement for cell growth and longevity, it is often assumed that people should supplement with extra iron. However, this faulty belief may carry serious health risks. In one Finnish study of more than 2,000 individuals, researchers [...]
