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10 Sep

Posted at 08:13h in Uncategorized

An introduction to canning summer’s best local produce Many of us have wonderful memories of grandmothers and mothers who would spend the summer preserving each new crop of fruit or veggies to come from the garden. There’s nothing better than the sweetness of a summer peach...

09 Sep

Posted at 10:00h in Blood Sugar Health, Brain Health

Alzheimer’s Disease is sometimes called the “Disease of the Baby Boomers.” So it is not surprising that current brain research is focusing on this disorder. A recent study on blood sugar levels and brain deterioration by Dr Cherbuin and associates looked at 266 healthy, non-diabetic individuals,...

09 Sep

Posted at 08:16h in Cancer, Women's Health

Hearing the words “abnormal Pap smear” can trigger a gut-wrenching fear—and for good reason. Cervical cancer was the leading cause of death among women for many years. Today, it ranks only 13th among women in the US, yet many women continue to have “abnormal” Pap...

09 Sep

Posted at 08:10h in Environment

Follow these guidelines for a greener, cleaner laundry routine! When purchasing laundry products: Avoid products that contain the following: phthalates, bleach, optical brighteners, petroleum, surfactants, phosphates, and pesticides Avoid toxic fabric softening chemicals and fragrances Use plant-based detergents and products with natural ingredients Look for products...

09 Sep

Posted at 08:10h in Diet

Rodale Press has just released a succinct list of 14 foods you should never eat. Although the EWG (Environmental Working Group) just released the official 2013 Dirty Dozen foods and Clean 15 Foods, they fail to address GMO’s (genetically modified foods) and their health risks.  As...