By Sigmund Fraud “Who are the men who without our realizing it, give us our ideas, tell us whom to admire and whom to despise, what to believe about the ownership of public utilities, about the tariff, about the price of rubber, about the…
By Katherine Paul Consumers can take satisfaction in the fact that they’ve played a role in what some say is the diminishing power of the GMA over Washington policy. At the height of the GMO labeling battle, we not-so-fondly referred to the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Now that 2017 is winding down and 2018 is about to take center stage, people usually like to engage in offering forecasts, e.g., prognostications (predictions) and self-improvement “new year’s resolutions.” Each of us has his or her thing, which apparently preoccupies…
By Catherine J. Frompovich What is ICD-9, you probably are asking. Well, it’s the official International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition, used to assign codes to diagnose and procedures associated with hospital utilization in the United States [1], and published by none other than the…
By Charles Eisenstein Geoengineering has been back in the news recently after the US National Research Council endorsed a proposal to envelop the planet in a layer of sulphate aerosols to reduce solar radiation and cool the atmosphere. The proposal has been widely criticised for…
As you gear up for New Year Eve celebrations, we thought we’d help you think about what kind of local, organic or sustainable wine or cordials could help you ring in the new year. But, how do you shop your sustainable values at the wine store? Luckily,…
U.S. infant mortality rates, which were 6.1 per 1,000 live births in 2010, were double the rates of Finland, Japan, Portugal, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Norway. Infants in the US are also among the most highly vaccinated compared to other countries. Many parents report that their baby…
In the beginning people thought that propolis just offered hive protection from the effects of the elements. However, what we now know is that protection is just a simple purpose behind the existence of propolis. It is capable of reinforcing stability and structure, minimizing vibrations…
Forgive the pun, but we live with a fowl stench. That’s because a mega-chicken farm was built right on top of our home. This new poultry complex isn’t the family farm you may have in your head. It’s more like the Super Walmart of farms….
World Mercury Project Targeted by the AAP and IAC By the World Mercury Project Team In Part One of this analysis, we described how two highly biased non-profits—the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)—have been attacking World Mercury Project and its Chairman,…
By Vic Bishop Deep sea explorers continue to discover new forms of sea life in the depths of the world’s ocean, but our oceans are being pursued by mining companies as a huge potential market for minerals extraction. “The next frontier of mining is going…
Licking Creek Bend Farm Embraces ‘Stump Culture’ to Grow Sustainable Trees, Fight Climate Change With another Christmas season upon us, we have an opportunity to enjoy–and be mindful–of the holiday traditions that we hold near and dear. With Christmas tunes playing, cookies baking, and cocoa…
World Mercury Project Targeted by the AAP and IAC By the World Mercury Project Team American consumers, particularly parents, should be asking some hard questions about why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) apparently have no interest in improving vaccine…
By Mae Chan There is a strong link between poor vitamin K status and cardiovascular (CV) mortality, say researchers who warn that around a third of people may be deficient. Vitamin K is an essential nutrient necessary for responding to injuries – it regulates normal…
Thyme is a powerful and effective disinfectant and can be used both externally (as a wash) and internally to help fight off infection. One of the best herbal cold remedies, it is often used to help ward off colds and as a rinse to treat…
There you are. Wanting to create a beautiful blooming garden to enjoy — one that shows off your home and takes your yard to the next level, but one that’s also safe for your romping pup. It’s certainly more than possible to put together a…
By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze After years of accusing homeopathics as being worthless placebos, the FDA is going after homeopathics as though they are dangerous materials It seems the FDA is doubling down in its wild jihad against natural and alternative health products, individual choice and anything…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Do you pick pineapple from a tree? Shell cashews and eat them right from the branch? Harvest quinoa like wheat? Peel the bark of vanilla? You might be surprised if you’ve never thought of these things before! See how many you get right!…
By Natural Blaze A 10-minute, one-time burst of exercise can measurably boost your brain power, at least temporarily, researchers at Western University in London, Canada, have found. While other studies have showed brain-health benefits after 20-minutes of a single-bout of exercise, or following commitment to…
By Dr. Smith General Mills’ Cheerios are one of the first solid foods many parents feed to their children. They’re small, convenient and easy to chew — and there’s even a section on the Cheerios website for “new parents who have invited … original Cheerios to…
