Canola oil, or rapeseed oil, is one of those ubiquitous oils used in restaurants, delis, even organic food stores for baking and the deli bar. It’s cheap, plentiful and nearly all of the canola oil you buy at a regular grocery store is genetically modified. But that’s not the only reason it’s not good for you, or your […]

Monsanto had been aware for 40 years now that glyphosate causes cancer — yet they remain mum about it. This was revealed by a new paper by researchers Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff through an article published by GMWatch. Samsel examined Monsanto’s secret toxicology data after he obtained it through a request to his senator. […]

Plastic isn’t fantastic. According to a recent study, published online in Environmental Health Perspectives, exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical found in plastic bottles, during pregnancy can increase the risk of obesity in children. BPA is one of the most commonly used products found in everyday goods, including plastic water bottles, metals and […]

Oregano is a kitchen staple. It brings a savory warmth to your favorite tomato sauce, and is used in many prized dishes; it’s even used to dress up olive oil. What you may not know, however, is that oregano also has some pretty impressive healing properties. The active compound in oregano that promotes many of […]

In Jeremiah Johnson’s enlightening list of the six laws of survival in worst-case scenarios posted on Ready Nutrition, the first rule is perhaps the most important one of all: do not follow the crowd. This might seem counterintuitive, especially in a society where most of us have actually been encouraged to follow the crowd throughout […]

Umeboshi is a staple in Japan and China as a healing fruit. It’s truly a superfood and has been widely consumed for its special health properties for centuries. It’s best known for its ability to balance body chemistry. You see, in most cases, illnesses occur when the body becomes too acidic. Healthy bodies and bodily […]

Dr. Paul Spagnuolo is a researcher and assistant professor in Ontario, Canada at the University of Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy.  Today, we think of pharmacy schools as being mostly funded by large prescription drug pushing pharmaceutical companies, but Dr. Spagnuolo’s methodology is quite different. His undergraduate and master degrees were focused on the biological compounds and healing potential located inside real, clean foods, not biologically engineered […]

If glyphosate wasn’t scary enough for you, Monsanto’s newest idea will surely have your hair standing on end. The agri-business giant has come up with a pesticide drone – because drones and pesticides are two things that clearly belong together. Dumping herbicides and pesticides from the sky seems like something the government should oppose, but instead, somehow […]

At first this headline appears to be good news, indicating that the American Medical Association (AMA) has finally woken up to the medical tyranny of mandatory vaccines . Unfortunately, as is the case with so many institutions, while the AMA’s  guiding principles originally include detailed support of informed consent, their modern-day practice is far removed from those moral foundations. The […]

There are many reasons to avoid fluoride. It’s not an essential nutrient; in fact it is far from it. Fluoride is a neurotoxic chemical that really has no place in the water supply. The CDC itself has admitted that any benefits fluoride may actually be able to impart onto your dental health are primarily achieved […]

Backyard chickens have exploded in popularity. They can provide your family with a delicious source of protein from their eggs and/or meat. They can also provide a life lesson for your children in the care and keeping of a flock, their poop can enrich barren soil and, due to their intricate social network, you can enjoy hours […]

Many mothers are familiar with BPA, or Bisphenol A, because their infants and toddlers had come into direct contact with this leaching molecule from their baby bottles, sippy cups and plastic teething rings. Or maybe the young ones gnawed on compact discs, cell phones, sunglasses and food storage containers. BPA helps form the hard, clear plastic called polycarbonate, along with […]

At first this headline appears to be good news, indicating that the American Medical Association (AMA) has finally woken up to the medical tyranny of mandatory vaccines. Unfortunately, as is the case with so many institutions, while the AMA’s  guiding principles originally include detailed support of informed consent, their modern-day practice is far removed from those moral foundations. The Health […]

Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE has one of the most impressive list of accomplishments in environmental science and the anthropological study called ethnology. At 26 years of age, she journeyed to Tanzania with an overwhelming passion, camera and notebook. Goodall became a sensation in National Geographic Magazine, demonstrating a remarkable behavioral understanding of free-living chimpanzees. In fact, she learned more about these mammals than […]

Turmeric is all the rage right now, and for good reason! It’s been used for centuries as both a flavorful spice in a variety of dishes, and as a potent herbal medicine. The yellow-orange hued root provides a whole host of health benefits, and new research has just revealed another one. A study conducted by Australian […]