The terrorists are everywhere, including at the most popular American sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl. This is the view of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), at least, which recently announced that it has recruited parking lot attendants...

(NaturalNews)The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will not be held responsible for providing toxic, formaldehyde-laden trailers to thousands of displaced individuals following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Courthouse News Service (CNS) reports that Judge Carl Stewart from...

What began as a simple program to address safety and security issues at the 2010 Winter Olympics has become a massive online spying operation targeted at journalists and writers. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Media Monitoring Initiative (MMI) has been...

(NaturalNews)Dr Wilhelm Reich (1897 - 1957) worked with life force energy throughout his lifetime. What others have called chi, prana, or cosmic energy, Reich named orgone energy. Orgone, from orgasm, was first observed while studying the bio-electric nature of pleasure using a galvanometer...

(NaturalNews)Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a legume and member of the Fabaceae, or pea family. It has been used for over 3,000 years to treat a variety of ailments. Currently, medical studies support the use of licorice for the treatment of inflamed intestinal tissues, but...

(NaturalNews)Imagine that instead of having to pump fossil fuel-based gasoline into your boat or car, you could instead use "liquid air?" The London-based Dearman Engine Company (DEC) has reportedly developed a new engine technology that uses cryogenic air to power vehicle engines...

Frisky Friday Giveaway: Monkey Mike’s Un-Cookbook for Kids! - by Danielle Greason When Raw Mom Joanne Newell put together the first ever raw food recipe book for kids, we knew it would be a hit, but we didn’t realize how well-loved and adored this collection would become!  So many kids of all ages have been inspired to get creative in ...
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Love is in the air! Even though the month of February is in the middle of winter, already we are focusing on heartwarming things like romance and Valentine’s Day and the delicious seasonal produce that February offers, such as kiwi, cherimoya, Swiss Chard, arugula, grapefruits and oranges, and cauliflower. These recipes are extremely simple yet satisfying, and will serve you and ...

As usual, you guys blow me away. Thanks for the intelligent and very brave comments on yesterday’s post. Big thanks, too, to the many women who emailed privately to say that the image had made them feel nervous about their looks, their age, or their diet. As JL pointed out, the very purpose of that image is to capitalize on ...

Happy Friday everyone. Just wanted to thank everybody for their kind words during this tough time. I'm feeling a lot better now. This weekend is the Super Bowl, which makes me think of my late grandfather. He was a big football fan, so we'll miss him terribly at Sunday's family gathering. Hopefully, some "unbaked" cupcakes will help sweeten the mood. ...
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Today, I’m sharing three great books that I recommend for your library. One is a fun ebook about travel in the raw, one is a great primer on plant-based nutrition, and the third one is a super guide for pursuing a vegan pregnancy. So! Let’s get started! Travelling in the Raw (ebook) – by Robyn Law I have a lovely ...

Well, we sure saw some weather on our Anchorage trip of Wednesday and Thursday...and a lot of snow fell back at home in our absence! Yes, this is an Alaskan winter, but by all accounts this year's is extraordinary. It's only my third winter here, so I have less basis for comparison, but old-timers are saying it's been many years ...
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This is the post we have all been waiting for... The pre-Valentine's Day post! I had about twenty ideas of cute desserts to make (I mean this IS the highlight of the dessert-year according to me), but I fell for this one. A classic raspberry cheesecake in a glass, with a fun chocolate heart. To me, eating your dessert with ...
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Looks harmless right? Just wait… Alberto Fujimori, Joran van der Sloot… Kevin Gianni? No, I didn’t commit murder or crimes against humanity like those other thugs, but the last time we were in Peru, I almost did something that would have landed me in a Peruvian jail, had I not been stopped at just the right time. Let me explain…

EgahenA reader asks: What nut milks are safe for a 20 mo old? I don't want her to get only oat milk. Thank ya!! Love your info! I don't think there's any nut milk out there that isn't safe for a 20 months old, reasonably speaking. Of course, I wouldn't make peanut milk and milk from highly allergenic nuts, but ...

Digestive health plays an important part in the process of detox. Lori Lewis shares her experience of juice fasting and encourages colonics as part of everyone’s cleansing regime. You are not just what you eat. You are what you digest and absorb, as digestive health is the pinnacle of overall health. Going through life with clogged up digestive tracts is ...

Check it out! There are FOUR finalists in more than 40 categories who are going for the GOLD in this year's Best of Raw Awards. Honoring and Celebrating the People, Places, Products and Media of the Raw Foods Movement VOTE NOW at http://bestofrawfoods.com Final Round ends February 13 at Midnight. Awards will be announced at the Best of Raw Awards ...

    Some of us love kelp noodles and can't get enough. Others just don't get the excitement and then I realize they don't know the secret to making them taste like NOODLES!     The secret is soak the noodles in water and squeeze about a half of a lemon over top and massage the noodles then let those suckas sit ...

I’m back in the kitchen at my new raw retreat. My lunch today was  a  very filling salad with an amazing orange walnut dressing. Link to this post!

So I don’t know if any of you have been following this story. If you have been following my blog for any length of time, you will know why it’s got me all fired up! ERIN BROKOVICH has caused QUITE A STIR lately by investigating a MYSTERY AILMENT that has been afflicting a cluster of girls in upstate New York ...
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Many people are attracted to raw foods as a tool for weight loss; in fact that was one of my own most compelling personal motivations way back in 1993. After all, to eat a diet that was mostly fresh fruits and vegetables can only mean a lean, mean fighting machine surely? Well, yes and no. This week’s article is an ...

Today, I'm very excited to showcase a very special lady! Malynda Twitchell is rockin' it in Phoenix, Arizona! She is truly a force to be reckoned with. Malynda brings her beautiful energy and spirit to everything she does, (Not to mention her amazing smile!) She has developed quite a following and a reputation around Phoenix and you can be SURE we ...
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Intravenous Vita C: A massive dose of Intravenous Vita C is a natural chemotherapeutic agent as well as having many other helpful advantages to an immune-compromised patient. In combination with hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT), it can be very powerful and completely nontoxic—good for the good cells, bad for the bad cells. Dr. Hugh Riordan documented how chronically ill patients, and ...

hello luvs! finally Friday! we have some special visitors coming to visit us this weekend! to get the weekend started off right we are sharing another favorite raw dessert of ours that we have made before and did a video of Lori making it about 2 years ago. and one dessert we already practiced and shared with friends. also made ...
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Hey All! Thanks for the birthday wishes, you are all too kind! On my birthday morning, I made myself a green smoothie: Spinach, Banana, Frozen Cherries, Almond Milk, E3Live, Chlorella, Maca and some Raw Granola (I put it in when I am done blending and blend it for like 4 seconds, just to crush it, but still have it chunky). ...
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Let’s face it: Sometimes romantic relationships can be totally nightmarish instead of wonderful. While there are a lot of reasons romance can be tough, most of the time the chaos begins within. As a student and teacher of the metaphysical text A Course in Miracles, I’ve come to understand how our ego (fear mind) wreaks havoc in the romantic arena. ...

A massive victory against Monsanto and genetically engineered seeds has been achieved in the United Kingdom today. Monsanto has announced a total withdrawal from the UK, shuttering its Cambridge-based wheat production operation. UK newspaper Daily Mail was instrumental...

The following is an official announcement from the Hawaii GMO Justice Coalition. We share it here on NaturalNews as a call for your support. All NaturalNews readers in Hawaii are called upon to join in this protest and show the world that Hawaiians will not tolerate...

Aaron Dykes of Prison Planet recently gave an insightful TV news presentation analyzing The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's influence over the media to promote their "world health and agriculture" agendas while soft pedaling the downside of all they're doing. Such...

Online activism against GMO's just got a bit easier thanks to a new website, LabelGMOs.org (http://www.labelgmos.org). The website grew out of a California grassroots campaign seeking to have that state require labeling on GMO's. In addition to giving people an easy...

Self-proclaimed advocates of "science-based" medicine are hard at work trying to eliminate government funding for any form of medical education or treatment that is not conventional in nature. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a new lobbying group of 400 "doctors...

People that have suffered a traumatic injury face an uphill battle as they attempt to regain their health and fight the risk of depression as a long term consequence of the event. British researchers from Queen Mary at the University of London have published the result...

Out of all the weight loss programs that exist, very few are as simple and obvious as a raw food diet. People often forget about the calories that get padded on to foods through basic cooking techniques. Between oil and butter, as well as the general frying and baking...

There seems to be a scan for almost every medical condition these days. But not all of these scans have been proven safe or effective, or even necessary for that matter. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has revealed that bone mineral...

It's no secret that the U.S. national debt is poised to increase by more than $6 trillion during President Obama's first four years in office. All of this additional spending, he has often said, was needed to "stimulate the economy", curtail unemployment and get Americans...

Last month, the Coca-Cola Company notified the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that imported orange juice it uses in some of its drink products was found to be tainted with carbendazim, an illegal crop fungicide linked to infertility and testicular damage. Less...

If you haven't already stumbled upon the new "Raw Cakes" Section of the website be sure to take your peepers over there and BEE prepared to drool! These are photographs of some of my raw cake creations, cakes using only raw - REAL - ingredients like dates, almonds, coconut, and so on. The flavor possibilities and endless! Prior to creating ...

Have you ever made donuts? Baked donuts are quite the popular item now that we have access to donut pans and donut makers. I excitedly made them for the first time the other day. These aren't just any donuts though. They're gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and nut free ones! How's that for a mouthful. Lots ...
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People ask me about this photo circulating around on the internet. Im sure Sally Fallon is a lovely lady and when your promoting grass fed beef and butter as weight loss and health aids then its logical to say your gonna get the magnifying glass on you now and then.

I was just fooling around and I went to Integral Yoga Foods and found that students who have a valid student ID (that includes you folks who have an F1 visa!)  can get a 10% discount on what you buy. Filed under: ARCHIVES, DISCOUNTS Tagged: DISCOU, DISCOUNTS

I’m on Day 3 of my Master Cleanse.   Dang! A student told me that she was waiting to see me on Day 3 because that is when she always has problems, and when her friends fail. Don’t you just hate saboteurs? (apparently I listened to her when I wasn’t looking). I was doing fine, and then, today, I got ...

Since I first discovered chia seeds I’ve really gained a deep appreciation for these omega-3 rich beauties! The usual way I like to eat them is in chia pudding, which is one of my favorite breakfasts. Chia pudding is perfect when you feel like something more than fruit or a smoothie that is also light and easy to digest. When ...

               As humans we all have different personalities, goals, eye color and taste in music......But the one thing we all have in common, is the need and desire for love, touch and affection. We want someone to share our lives with, to hold us, to have that deeper connection with, and the bond of ...
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Hello people! It’s been a while since my last post and even though I’ve been trying to post since the last couple of days I just don’t find time to do it. This week has passed very quickly so far, this week I’m having my first quizzes in some of my courses so my head is seriously all over the ...
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Raw Food Recipe: Zucchini Linguini with Red Capsicum Tomato Alfredo -by Priscilla Soligo, founder of Rawthentic Food Are you missing your old pasta dishes? Replacing pasta noodles with zucchini can be one of the most fun tricks in the raw food book. Try this gourmet recipe on for size and let us know what you think. We have also included ...

Who doesn't love a giant plate of spaghetti? Spaghetti was a staple dish in my family growing up, only with a slight twist to it. My father became a vegetarian when he was in his twenties (similar to me). By the time I was born he had been a vegetarian for a number of years. My mother was not a ...

In Raw and Beyond: How Omega-3 Nutrition is Transforming the Raw Food Paradigm, Victoria Boutenko writes: I choose to be healthy instead of being 100 percent raw. So…it isn’t possible to be healthy on an all-raw diet? Check out the video below for my thoughts: Raw and Beyond Review: Do You Need Cooked Food to Be Healthy? Your Thoughts? Have ...

hello friends, we absolutely loved hearing all the answers to our little fun question game yesterday. looks like everyone wants to be super fit, most people are wine lovers (cheers to that), and chocolate pulled ahead by 2! the recipe we have for you today plus video of Michelle making it, is a quick and healthy recipe that everyone will ...
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1/22/2012 Dear Tonya, I have bought and am in the process of reading “Raw Food and Hot Yoga”. I am glad you are changing your title in the next edition because initially, it was the title that kept me from wanting to read it.  I still find yoga very boring but I am hoping to be convinced to give it ...

Yesterday I was so tired that by the time I got into bed I felt my muscles melting into the sheets.... Ahhh. I loved using my new Kettlebell. I kinda hit myself in the head with it on the way down from a vertical swing..um yea. WTF? It was ridiculous actually! I am now used to the huge circumference of ...
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I already spilled the beans a few days ago in the post One Week Raw Food Cleanse–we are getting ready to do a 7-Day (one full week) of nothing but delicious raw foods. With the holidays behind us, and the New Year Resolution season still in full swing, I thought that there is no better way to get ready for ...
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You think you might give up all your pleasure in life, if you follow the anti-cancer nutritional program of raw plant food? Listen to what Andie, a breast cancer patient, has to say. You might be surprised. Whatever she’s having, I want some!

Hey, look at that! MPLS TV just wrote us up in the first installment of their new series, PUMPED UP KICKS! I love this piece. I was wondering how they would have heard of me. Just because I didn’t think I was really on their radar. But then, I noticed this picture on their site…. . . Mmm, Hmm…My guitar ...

Image courtesy of Wendy About a week ago, I received the following email from a reader: “…I felt compelled to message because of an image in circulation. It’s aimed at a British audience, as it consists of two British TV personalities and is targeted at women who are considering vegetarianism/veganism. It depicts a juxtaposition of an image of Gillian McKeith ...

Both my hubby and I are disappointed that I won't be able to continue my Ironman training--because we were looking forward to seeing my Ironwoman body! That being said, however, Don Bennett has a great body, and it is hard to believe it looks so good from the recommendations he gives that are so different than what we typically hear ...

There are some other things I see I need to change, based on Don Bennett's research and the findings he has shared in his books and on his website, www.health101.org. 1. I can absorb more toxins through my shower water than I drink. We should be using a shower filter, so I will discuss with hubby and show him the ...

For two weeks I followed my base training plan for Ironman Triathlon training. For example: Week One: 20 min swim & 20 min run; 30 min bike &20 min run; 20 min swim & 20 min bike; long swim; long bike; long run. Each week builds on the current amounts or is a rest week with smaller amounts of training. ...

First, the link to order Don's book!!! http://health101.org/book/index.htm Now I want to say that I am SO GLAD I read his book and I want to give it to everybody I know. The e-version only costs ten dollars and will probably save anyone who reads it a TON of money in healthcare costs. I plan to give it to all ...

Yesterday I went for my bi-annual dental preventative dental cleaning and check-up. I had been hoping to hear that my teeth looked so much better than last time, but knowing obviously they are not going to remember my teeth apart from any of the other thousands of mouths they look in. Here's how it went... Cleaning: I was quite tired ...

Eat Fat or Don’t Eat Fat, That is the Question The major determinant of your long term health is the nutritional quality of the calories you eat. It is the quality of the fat you eat, the quality of the protein and the quality of the carbohydrate that influences your health. Ask yourself, is the food I am about to ...

I’m all about doing as much as we can with respect to organic, eco-friendly clothing for my family. Although my closet is a work in progress (too much to overhaul all at once), Kamea only wears organic (or at the very least, clothing made from eco-friendly, non-toxic, and sustainable materials). Soooo, I jumped at the chance to get my hands ...

There are no known cures for the common flu but there are many natural flu remedies that are highly effective at easing flu symptoms and reducing the duration of the illness (http://www.naturalnews.com/026156.html). Certain herbs have been used as natural flu remedies...

In 2010, almost 1.5 million women (worldwide) were told, "you have breast cancer". Another alarming statistic reveals that nearly 1 in 8 women (age 70 or older) will experience breast cancer - in their lifetime. But, what if I told you, there is a (natural) solution...

(NaturalNews)The more some people associated with passage of the global Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) learn about its onerous privacy-stealing provisions, the less they want anything to do with it. The latest example comes from a European Parliament official charged...

When you buy Microsoft products, you are now promoting the pharmaceutical industry and its global vaccine agenda. That's the new reality in which we live, where the world's largest software company is "in bed" with the world's largest vaccine pusher. How so? In 2009...

The one man who may be responsible for more food related illnesses and deaths than anyone in history, Michael R. Taylor, has just been promoted from US Food Safety Czar to Senior Advisor to the Commissioner of the FDA, a position which would enable the giant biotech...

More quality control issues at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) have spurred yet another consumer product recall. At least 2,200 bottles of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion from lot number 0161LK have been found to be contaminated with coagulase-negative staphylococci, a highly...

Many Natural News readers know of government requirements for irradiating raw almonds and herbs, destroying their nutritional value, under the guise of food safety. This and pasteurizing milk are but two examples of how federal agencies are destroying our food's nutrition...

According to a recently published, industry-sponsored study conducted on 12,852 young women, HPV vaccination was found to reduce HPV-16 infections a mere 0.6% in vaccinated women versus unvaccinated women. At the same time, other high-risk (carcinogenic) HPV infections...

Under the guise of helping people remember to take their medications as prescribed, a new microchip product called Helius, or the Raisin Personal Monitor, will be attached to pills in the UK by the end of 2012. The product is designed by Proteus Biomedical in California...

(NaturalNews)Many people can relate to the experience of brushing up against a stinging nettle plant in a pasture or meadow. The unforgettable chemical burn creates mean welts which can sting for a week. However, stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has such healing capabilities that...

There is still a whole lot of money to be made from pushing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines on young people around the world. But in order to accomplish this, the market for the vaccines, which include Merck & Co.'s Gardasil and GlaxoSmithKline's Cervarix, must be...

Ever since Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff made a fortune selling his naked body scanners to the federal government in 2010, health and privacy concerns over these devices have been both repeatedly raised and in turn categorically denied. One of the less...

Congress seems to be getting the message that it is the most unpopular of all government institutions, because suddenly everyone on Capitol Hill is all about "transparency." In a bid to shore up their reputation as out-of-touch elites who don't have to play by the...

A new study demonstrates that an active brain is just as essential to continued health as an active body. Researchers have learned that fewer deposits of beta-amyloid, a destructive protein associated with Alzheimer's, appear in the brain scans of people who engage in...

This was our backyard yesterday. Something about the frozen ocean, cerulean light trapped under ice, waiting to break out. Phil and Tom flew home yesterday, two days earlier than expected: it's good to have them back. Phil and I then drove to Anchorage this morning for appointments and errands, through yet another blizzard. This is a brief post from a ...
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The Fat Truth: Quality Raw Fats for Weight Loss - by Eliza Ceci There is so much confusion about fats in the diet, particularly when your intention is to lose weight.  The truth about fat is simply this: fat does not make you fat. So, what makes a ‘good’ fat? Simple. A good fat is a raw fat. The ‘bad’ ...
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Post #727 Spring is coming. They’ve opened the Astoria CSA to returning members.  I managed to eke out $100 for the initial deposit. With luck, I”ll be able to pay it off in the next two months.  I think I am only going to do the vegetable share (they’ve discontinued the garlic share, and I can shop for food if ...

Happy humpday! Having just spent a solid two hours working on impossible dilution problems with my fellow post-baccs, I can officially say that I’m glad the week is drawing to a close. Today’s recipe—a scrumptious and filling brown rice salad with edamame, broccoli, and a citrus miso dressing—was mostly an accident. I made rice this weekend, as is my custom: ...
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             Lori and Elaina Love of Pure Joy Planet Aging is something we can’t escape. But how well we age depends on the lifestyle choices we make. Taking care of our bodies by eating healthy food, exercising, having healthy relationships, fulfilling work, joy and love all contribute to our aging well. In essence, keep our ...

As you know every year I do a comprehensive blood analysis to see where I am with my diet and my health… I think getting this blood work regularly is likely one of the single, most important things you can do to figure out what in your health protocol and diet is working for you and what it not. Blood ...

thank you for everyone who commented on our workout equipment wish lists. and for everyone else wishing for similar things, we hope you get them!! okay so lets talk food. our other passion. as we mentioned in our skin care posts, we are trying new diet things. most recently sugar free grain free to help with our skin. and for ...
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A reader asks: My 7 month old baby has started on solids recently. I give him whole pieces of fruit to chew on, fresh coconut water and juiced carrot or cucumber. How do I add more vegetables to his diet if I don't want to cook it and mush it up? Which vegetables are good for him at this age? ...

Hey All! Today begins my 28th trip around the sun! I am so happy to start off this year feeling good and eating good. Most of the meals in this post are liquid because I was easing myself into eating a lot of fiber again. I find blending and juicing to be the best way to get nutrition when I ...
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Coffee enemas: Five times a week, Dr. C says, they are mandatory. (Keep in mind the Gerson protocol has people doing them several times a day!) When I tell people how important this treatment is, they are very squeamish. But people feel amazing doing it, it’s very powerful in its health benefits, and if you can just do it a ...

I am happy to announce the dates for the Simply Raw classes and workshops in 2012. For those who were waiting for these dates, be quick to book as seats to these classes are limited, and there will be fewer classes in 2012 than in previous years. This is because I am currently developing online programs for French speakers who ...

Don’t let common chemical hair and skin product harm your health. Be careful what you put on your body. Link to this post!

“Sometimes, late at night, I’m visited by dread and shame. I lie in bed and think of somebody else’s life. I imagine the love that they’re getting and the relief that comes from being really known. The private pleasures they share. The friends they have and the pressures they don’t. Their sense of importance. The satisfactions of their work I ...

Traditionally hummus is made with chickpeas. In raw food cuisine it's made with sprouted chickpeas - or at least it is by those who like it! For those that don't (and I sometimes do, sometimes don't...) then here's a great alternative. By swapping the chickpeas for almonds and adding in a few fresh herbs, here's a recipe that you'll find ...

Mass vaccination is apparently not the only depopulation strategy being employed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as new research funded by the organization has developed a way to deliberately destroy sperm using ultrasound technology. BBC News reports that the...

It's not just the high fat content that makes potato chips and French fries bad for you; the very process used to cook them produces potent carcinogens inside the potatoes themselves. Baking, roasting or frying any starchy food at high temperatures causes the sugars...

The hypocrisy of the war on drugs is outrageous when compared to the amount of drug trafficking that benefits the CIA and international banking system. The son of a convicted notorious mobster, John Gotti Jr, when asked in court if the family still dealt drugs cracked...

Lutein has long been hailed for its ability to help protect against, and even reverse, the devastating effects of age-related macular degeneration. But a new study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine suggests that grapes may work even better than...

Many natural health enthusiasts are well aware of the benefits of oats and oatmeal. Oats help reduce blood cholesterol levels, remove body fat, and provide an excellent source of healthy carbohydrates. Many people have at least heard of the word "avena" in connection...

Memorizing board certification test questions and relaying them to other doctors soon to take the test themselves has become common practice among radiology doctors seeking to become board certified. But the American Board of Radiology (ABR), as well as a number of educational...

More parents are taking control of their birthing options by choosing home births, says a new study from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Statistics released in late January say home births in the United States have risen by nearly 30 percent between...

The result of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that statin use in postmenopausal women significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes. In spite of this damning evidence, researchers do not recommend that the American Diabetes Association...

Daily breakfasts with bacon or sausage are still common for many who haven't become vegetarians. Just think about the amount of breakfast burritos and McMuffins sold. Indulging in other processed meats such as lunch and dinner sausages, pepperoni pizzas, salami and corned...

Re-boot your health in 2012 by letting go of the allopathic medical model of waiting until illness occurs and then treating it. Instead, learn to enhance and encourage health with Ayurveda. A different health paradigmMost people from western industrial societies first...

(NaturalNews)The powers that be sure seem to be pulling out all the stops in their attempt to win passage of the notorious Stop Online Privacy Act, or SOPA, which - if it ever makes it into law - is liable to force the closure of some of the Web's most popular sites, including NaturalNews...

Green PolkaDot Box, the new online discount retailer of organic groceries and personal care products, has extended an exclusive offer to NaturalNews readers: Try their membership free for 30 days and see just how much you can save on holistic, natural, non-GMO, gluten...

(NaturalNews)Cardiac computed tomography (CT) and other medical scans sometimes involve injecting a radioactive iodide dye into the bloodstreams of patients in order to highlight the produced images. But a new study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine has revealed...

November, 2004, and it was time for a visit from DD and merm. The couple had become engaged to be married earlier in the fall. Near the apartment, there was a nice park and that’s where merm proposed. He presented the lucky young lady with a “diamond” the size of a doorknob. She would get the official version later. Since ...

Dear Beautiful Peeps! I just read 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker. Highly recommend this book to all! I was so moved by the experiments in the book, I’m taking one on myself. As of today, February 1, 2012, I’m taking a break from my computer for a month. No internet, no facebook, no blogging, no e-mails. ...

Thanks for getting so excited about yesterday’s juice post! Before I tell you all about the fantastic raw “beet ball” recipe I recently made from recycled juice pulp and almond pulp, I wanted to pause to answer a couple of questions that popped up about juicing. If I don’t answer your particular question in this list, feel free to ask ...
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I was going to post about a yummy sandwich I ate the other day but decided that keeping the chocolate trend going for a bit was much more exciting. I've been having a blast in my little chocolate factory making orders for Valentines Day. If you're in need of a chocolate fix, pop by! I'll feed you till you can't ...
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People have been fasting since the dawn of time. Every religion recommends some kind of fasting for spiritual and healing benefits. Fasting is a wonderful, health enhancing experience with many benefits. There are many ways to fast, from a juice only fast for a day to a 90 day juice fast. Some experts advise never going beyond a 3 day ...
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If you’ve never met me, you might not know: I’m short. And I’ve been shorter. I used to be five-foot-two. Then, in hip-replacement surgery to correct congenital hip problem, doctors had to knock off a half-inch of femur on one side so I’d be symmetrical. Shorter still. But since then, I’ve gone to five-foot-three. Not a huge difference I know, ...

You've heard this mentioned time and time again...but it is so true. You MUST define your "why". Why do you want to get fit? Why do you want to eat better? Why? Why? Why? Now, not only define it, but make sure it is the real deal. Want an example? Jayna', why do you work out and eat plants? I ...

‘Blood’ Purifying, tangy-sweet and energizing. Beets are excellent for purifying the blood. Paired with cranberries, lemon and kale, the detoxifying capability of the body is greatly increased. Celery and apple also provide vital nutrients as well as nicely round out … Continue reading →

Using EFT to Improve Your Relationship with Food -by Rebecca Johnson EFT or (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a simple, powerful and effective therapeutic tool that can be used to identify and eliminate emotional blocks and limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck. Traumas, big and small, tie up the energy in our bodies and cause us to feel blocked. You ...
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So much nicer than snow in the Northeast and clouds in Berkeley! (Sarasota, Florida) It’s been an awesome week in Sarasota with a lot of insights as well as a bunch of interesting happenings… Some of them include an admission that doctors make mistakes, a surprising result in my own blood tests and some unfinished business when it comes Internet ...

A few days ago I had a craving for my childhood food, first introduced to us by my sister-in-law’s mother, who is German.  The original dish was made with the same ingredients as you will see in my recipe and meat, so veganizing it was very simple–subtract the oil and the meat, substitute white flour with whole wheat flour and viola–a ...
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What if anytime you ate pork, you had to see a cute little piggy? Do you think people would be less interested in gobbling it up? Check out what happens when people are offered a fried blob of pork in the grocery store, and then they are shown just how fresh that meat might really be! Just a fun video ...

I’ve never actually had an Orange Julius, but I’ve been told that’s exactly what this tastes like. All I know is that this recipe is healthy, simple, easy to make, and tastes amazing! Check it out… Raw Vegan Recipe: Eggless Orange Julius Got a Tasty Raw Recipe to Try? Please share it in the comments below! Go raw and be ...

Snowflakes are unique, little imperfect pieces of perfection, unless they're cookie-cutter designs (perfect in shape) like the ones found in this month's Eco-Emi box. Yes, they still were beautiful, bringing a smile to my face as they sprinkled out of the package (I really was grinning from ear to ear when I saw them), but they are all exactly the ...
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we are looking to expand our home workout equipment. we love our homemade sandbags. we love our Gymboss Interval Timer (affiliate link), jump rope, and yoga mats. we hope to one day take our fitness to the next level because we want to challenge our bodies a little more! and we feel there are certain products that can help us ...
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The Militarization of Boys

I hope that you have had an amazing weekend, filled with local strawberry delights! Hundreds came to celebrate the unbelievable local bounty last week, and I’m currently blasting our facebook page with new photos of everyone’s boxes! This week will be even more of a celebration of community and food! Can’t wait! This Wednesday, EAT IT RAW Salads & Gazpacho ...

It’s 1982, and tomorrow I am donating my bone marrow for my 9- year-old brother, who has leukemia. I am his only hope. I’m scared for him and truthfully just plain scared because tonight will be this first night I have ever stayed in a hospital. I have never felt so vulnerable. Hospitals do that. Make you feel vulnerable, and ...

http://youtu.be/H3lbP2nR7xo Special Guest John Kohler talks about how to find great deals and the highest quality raw food when traveling. Link to this post!

The rose apple is an interesting tropical fruit with a smell, flavor, and texture everyone should experience.

Happy Monday! It still is Monday up in this top-left-hand corner... I missed sharing a blog this weekend. I had plenty to say, but not the time nor energy to say it. On that treadmill right now where a couple days of vortex and tragedy leave me behind the curve of the constantly accruing work schedule. Well, and I'm pleased ...

The criminal tendencies of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were on full display today when it was revealed the agency installed spy software and illegally hacked into the private Gmail accounts of at least half a dozen of its own top scientists. Those scientists...

A safe and effective cure for cancer has been discovered with a drug that was once used for unusual metabolic problems. Yet, the cancer industry shows no interest with following up on dichloroacetate (DCA) research from University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, reported...

During roughly the same time period that health experts worldwide have been warning that the infamous H5N1 avian flu virus could soon morph into a highly-transmissible, exceedingly-deadly "super strain" capable of killing millions, scientists from around the world have...

An Argentine court has fined drug monolith GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) a piddling $90,000 for conducting illegal vaccine trials on third-world babies between 2007 and 2008 that resulted in 14 of those babies being killed. GSK's shocking and utterly horrific crimes against...

Wheat grass is composed of the young shoots of wheat before stalks form a head with grain. It contains no wheat gluten, and is considered by many natural health professionals to possess healing properties. Wheat grass is, by composition, a superfood. This is due to wheat...

A new study conducted at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that parents are relying more and more on natural therapies and healthy lifestyle options to improve their child's attention and behavior. The research results were published in the January issue of...

No one can disagree with the fact that children are the future of the world. Without children, there would be no future. As educators you are responsible for not only teaching young minds, but also for the children's physical health and well-being for several hours each...

Gold has historically been a safe haven when financial times are tough, and these days are no different. Some people prefer buying gold coins or for investment, storing it in a safe or burying it for safety's sake. There's another way to own gold and use it for easy...

(NaturalNews)Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have published the result of a study showing that a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as leafy green vegetables, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation...

I recently created my Raw Italian Feast for a group retreat at the lodge. The group was relatively new to raw foods so I knew the Italian Feast would be the perfect way to introduce them to living cuisine. The recipes I used were from my recipe e-book, they are simple and straight forward recipes that recreate perfectly every time. ...

Weather in Lincoln today was incredibly unusual and absoultely wonderful!! Today was sunny with clear skies and a nice breeze, and best of all the temperature rose above 60 degrees!!!!! It started of a bit chilly before the sun came up when I went for a 10 mile bike ride. Once it was light out I refreshed with some fresh ...

Last nite I cooked my ass off. Shocker I know. You know how my Sundays can be. Not before I made a massive juice. If you own a juicer there is no reason for any produce or fruit to go bad! Like ever! Purple cabbage. Apples. Swiss chard. Red beets. Lemons. An orange to nibble on as I dance and ...
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DIETARY PHILOSOPHY Dr. Connealy’s program, executed by her nutritionist, Liliana, is 80% alkaline and 20% acid foods (like animal products, grains, berries). They feed patients 20% fat, 30% protein, 50% carbs in the form of veggies, and about 50% raw in the form of vegetables, 2 green juices, and two salads daily. They do not serve any foods with dairy ...

If you’re interested in living a long life there’s a good chance you’re interested in health. After all, why live a long life if most of your time will be spent sitting and watching from the sidelines.  To stay in the Anti Aging action, having a healthy diet and lifestyle is such a key component that this week we will ...

Wild Edibles: The Not So Humble Dandelion - by Heather Gardner of Conscious Earth Company Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale, member of the Sunflower family) are cheerful little plants with off the chart nutrition and medicinal qualities and rather tasty too, the leaves taste slightly bitter similar to endive. The bane of many lawn enthusiasts, they have been revered by herbalists worldwide ...
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I didn’t mean to disappear for the last couple of weeks but January all of a sudden got kind of crazy for me in the work department.  Work has to take priority, especially when school inspections are involved.  Luckily it all went great and that is behind us now.  We can breathe a little easier and work has calmed down ...

Happy Monday, all! Before I get to juice, thanks for all of the enthusiasm over my cashew vanilla milk. Since a few of you emailed me to ask if store-bought almond milk is OK, I just wanted to be clear: yes! store-bought almond milk is just fine, and in fact, it carries the advantage of calcium and B-12 fortification. I’ve ...

It was great to see the positive responses to my Mango Spirulina Pudding, so today I thought I’d share with you a different way to get spirulina into your diet. Spirulina guacamole! I’ve been adding spirulina to my guacamole for quite a while and I enjoy it so much that I included a recipe for Spirulina Guacamole in my book. ...

A reader asks: I was wondering if you have just blended food for your baby instead of steaming which they say breaks down the cellulose in the food so babies can easily digest ... Or does blending food do this as well? Great question. Cellulose, which makes the cell walls of plants, is tough to digest if not broken down. ...

Hi All! Thank you so much for the outpouring love and support! I truly appreciate it. All of that energy really makes me feel better. I had my first infusion on Thursday and by Saturday morning, I felt 90% better! I even resumed my normal high raw diet with no issues (I don't recommend this for everyone since it can ...

I’ve made recipes from most of the raw food recipes books being sold today. Here is a link to my favorite one. http://tinyurl.com/3ovnmrh In this video I explain why I love this book the most. Link to this post!

how do you like that title for a Monday? hope you had a wonderful weekend! our weekend was fun, interesting, sad, frustrating, happy, silly, serious, and went by too fast. anyone else in shock that we are just about done with the first month of 2012?? k well, despite all the craziness here we are still somehow managing to get ...

Hi everyone! If you follow me on Twitter, you might have caught my tweet about receiving my first Eco-Emi Box late Friday afternoon. I was so excited to announce its arrival and anxious to open it. I can't believe I was able to wait until the next day to see what was inside, so I could capture my true initial ...
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In Pali, the language of the original Buddhist texts, the term for the potent and alive energy of awareness is “tejos.” The word has several meanings. It can mean heat, flame, fire, or light, and it conveys a sense of splendor and radiance and glory. Tejos refers to a very bright energy, a strength, and a power that is luminous. ...

Lots of my friends ask me ‘why are there so many fat cyclists that do so many miles?’. Well I tell them they all dont eat like me! lol! Not to make fun of anyone, this blog’s goal is to educate people in better fueling choices that aid a lean, fit and healthy body for life. EASILY! If your not ...

A Russian consumer rights' group recently filed a lawsuit against McDonald's at Moscow's Tverskoy Court. The consumer groups involved in the suit say that McDonald's milkshakes are falsely named because they contain little milk. McDonald's shakes don't deserve to...

(NaturalNews)Spirulina is a blue-green algae which is commercially produced and widely marketed as a "superfood" and immune booster. It is also a rich source of natural, plant-based iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C, and an excellent source of plant protein, with up to 70% of...

Tainted pharmaceuticals from unnamed manufacturers are confirmed to have killed dozens of people, and likely many more, in Pakistan. Reuters reports that thousands of doses of contaminated heart drugs freely distributed by the Punjab Institute of Cardiology, a government...

Five environmental groups have joined forces with an inter-tribal group representing ten Northern California American Indian tribes to sue the US government for failing to limit sonar naval training exercises harmful to marine life. A killer soundWhale species like...

A recent scientific study found that yerba mate tea induces death in human colon cancer cells. Scientists discovered that in vitro cancer cells died when exposed to the bioactive compounds present in one cup of the beverage long valued for its medicinal properties by...

After months of wrestling with the County Building Department about permits and codes, excruciating financial gymnastics and down and dirty back-breaking spadework, we finally got our solar installation up. It's a massive 3 kw (stc) photovoltaic pole mount. We feel...

At the start of every new year, many people like to make a resolution or two. Often this revolves around their weight, having over-indulged during the holiday period. So they start at a gym or engage in a weight loss program or buy a book on dieting. Often this commitment...

Aluminum Lake food coloring, used to heavily coat liquid medicines for children, contains dangerous amounts of aluminum and harmful synthetic petrochemicals. These "petrochemicals" are carcinogens containing petroleum, antifreeze and ammonia, which cause a long list...

More than 90 percent of all soybeans grown in the United States are genetically modified (GM) for herbicide resistance and are consequently sprayed with massive quantities of those toxic chemicals. Fully 85 percent of all corn grown in the country is also genetically...

A Harvard study suggests that avoiding BPA packaging most of the time isn't enough to avoid its toxic side effects. Even a daily bowl of canned soup is enough to spike your BPA levels by more than 1,200 percent. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health studied...

Hello dear readers! I know that my posts have been less frequent lately and I do apologize for that! This is due to a new change in my schedule. I have started teaching Gerontology classes at a local college in addition to my yoga classes. I am excited about this change as it gives me the opportunity to use my ...

How to choose a ripe watermelon Make sure the watermelon is free of bruises and cuts The underbellie should be yellow Signs of hollow = ripe (tap on it) look for a heavy melon Ripe melon’s flesh will be vibrant deep pink inside ******************************* ~~Short-Cut Vegan Soy-Free Cooking For Family ~~   Short-Cut Vegan Soy-Free Calzone Ingredients: refrigerated pizza crust ...
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Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy spoke before I did, in Costa Mesa, to 300 GSG readers, before I began studying with her at her clinic, Center for New Medicine, in Irvine the next day. We also went to dinner at Jenny Ross’ 118 Degrees restaurant. Fabulous raw vegan food! Jenny is a beautiful young, and very pregnant, mom. She’s also a ...

One of my most popular posts to date is my DIY tutorial for making raw almond milk. In spite of the dinky photos and bad lighting, this post embodies what I always wanted Choosing Raw to be: an easy and practical resource for eating (and living) vegan and raw. I will never forget how astounded I was the first time ...
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Cheery title right? Okay, let's be honest... today I should be resting from exercise, but skipped Thursday when I felt like a bloated pig on a roast...so today was cardio. CRAZzzzzy ass "you are gonna die" cardio. Who was responsible?? Shaun T. Insanity Asylum. WTF??? I was seriously about to throw up in my mouth. I am NOT barfer. Even ...

Here’s a quick treat I’ve been making rather regularly lately. It can be a nice snack that’s sure to tide you over without a ton of calories or fat. Or, with the addition of a half cup or so of frozen mixed vegetables, it makes for a good meal too. Here’s what you need to whip up the snack version: ...

In my final, IV show and tell, Dr. Monhollon and I talk about another oxygen therapy… You may have heard of it. It’s called hyperbaric therapy. Find out what Dr. Monhollon uses it for in this video now… Your question of the day: What did you think of this 3-part show-and-tell series? Click here, scroll down to the bottom of ...

    Kelp noodles are so versatile and delicious but we often forget not everyone knows how to use them! So for you folks who have never tried them or have once and thought these suckas are hard and not so great here's the secret! Soak them in water and squeeze lemon juice (half of lemon will do) over top of ...

Want to know how I keep my pearly whites healthy, strong, and cavity- and sensitivity-free? Watch the video below for 7 tips for avoiding tooth decay on a raw vegan diet. How to Avoid Tooth Decay on a Raw Vegan Diet By the way, the toothpowder I use is Eco-Dent (DailyCare Cinnamon & Extrabrite, both sold at Whole Foods) because ...

    So the other day I had RAWbundant's Superfood Protein Bar and was fueled for the whole day that by the time my day was over I realized it was all I had!! Dairy-free, Soy-free, Gluten- free, Vegan, 100% RAW! Best Part It's LOCAL! Gotta love it!

Coconut is one of my favorite foods. In fact it finds its way into most of my desserts in one form or another. I love the jelly of a fresh young green coconut, thick creamy coconut milk, the texture of shredded dried coconut, sweet coconut water, coconut butter, coconut oil... in any form really. Just give me coconut! I'm off ...
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How an Unsuspecting Email Landed Me on Tera Warner’s Front Porch -by Rebecca Johnson Rebecca Johnson is a passionate practitioner of EFT and other energy healing techniques. She was also a participant of the Body Enlightenment program in 2011. Her participation in BE launched her on an amazing journey that landed her right on Tera Warner’s front porch! Here’s how ...
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Shimmer shimmer… shine shine…. happy days… I am feeling amazing. From head to toe, I feel electric. It’s like my cells, nerves, and every part of me is glowing inside, healing, vibrating with an energy I can barely describe, but it’s just oh so beautiful… My transformation to Total Ethereal Goddessness is working. It’s a work in progress, but it’s ...
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It’s amazing what all can be created with pulp produced by making various types of nut and seed milks. Burgers, breads, crackers, cookies, tortillas, croutons, wrap fillings and pâtés are just some of the many items that can be made. … Continue reading →

I remember hearing the phrase “You can’t compete with a dead lover, they become a saint”. I get it. I recently snorkelled for the first time since Joachim died. He taught me to dive 10 years ago, and I’ve not dived much without him since. He chatted to me non-stop that day. And ever since he’s been very present. Flashing ...

Sure you eat enough carbs daily to stay consistent in training and recovery properly. You drink enough water so your peeing clear at least 10 times a day. You get to bed early. You run in proper cushioned running shoes to minimise impact. You have learnt how to become a midfoot striker vs an in efficient heel or forefoot striker. ...

Sure you eat enough carbs daily to stay consistent in training and recovery properly. You drink enough water so your peeing clear at least 10 times a day. You get to bed early. You run in proper cushioned running shoes to minimise impact. You have learnt how to become a midfoot striker vs an in efficient heel or forefoot striker. ...

Many consumer and industrial products contain perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), which are highly-persistent organofluorine compounds that make certain materials oil, water, and stain resistant. But according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical...

As a warrior for Internet freedom, you helped defeat the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA by supporting Web black outs by sites like Wikipedia and by contacting your lawmaker to voice your displeasure. So loud was your voice that even the president of the United States...

During the month of January 2012, the FDA detained nearly 14% of imported orange juice shipments to the US because it contained the fungicide carbendazim which is not approved for use in this country. According the US Juice Products Association, the solution is to change...

An Illinois District Court judge has decided that a lawsuit filed against the state's prison system for serving excessive amounts of soy in prisoner meals will move forward. Honorable Judge Harold Baker from the central district of Illinois agrees that the case itself...

In the United States 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during her lifetime, and 1 in 3 of them will die from the disease. In 2011, there were 2.6 million breast cancer survivors coping with this diagnosis which is both personally devastating...

How can you live a stress-free life and prevent cancer and other health problems? By learning to manage your cortisol stress hormone levels and by putting the mental/emotional stress in your life in the proper perspective. Once you know how to balance the physical factors...

By Sunday, it was obvious I was going to have to break down and go to town. I’d put it off as long as I could but things were getting critical. I was down to my last oranges but I’d gone online to look at the specials and there was one store that had eight lub bags for $4.99. I ...

As I’ve made my way through all different types of natural therapies and thinking, I’ve always been curious about hydrogen peroxide. I’ve never taking it internally, but when I came to Sarasota, I wanted to experience some of the healing modalities that are used for serious illness. In this video, I take hydrogen peroxide intravenously and get an explanation of ...

This week’s giveaway was one of the biggest I held and one of the hardest to make a decision on. Each entry was emotional and compelling; each one brought tears to my eyes, since a battle with physical ailments in not foreign to me.  So, I had decided that although there will be only one winner of the grand prize, ...

Thank you for sharing in the excitement of my purchasing a Norwalk Juicer! After I bought it, I was envisioning how my juicing process will be. In the past, I used quart size glass mason jars, but I decided I wanted to move to pint size and drink a pint at a time, so that means my juices will get ...

    We are Rockin' and rollin' over here..rockin' raw that is. We just got totally stocked up with our favorite sweet treats! We have a new ice cream Carob Vanilla!! We still have Butter Pecan and Chocolate ice creams in stock. We have Vanilla Almond Chocolate and Chocolate Lucuma Puddings, mounds, ginger cream, cacao maca, and red velvet cookies too! And ...

     Anna Banana wants you to visit...she's here Saturdays and Sundays 11AM- 7PM come and get some puppy love.

yep! you read right – today the recipe we are sharing is gluten free vegan pumpkin glazed donuts with a pecan crumble as we mentioned yesterday, we had these photos on our computer, but just never got around to editing them till now. there were a ton of pictures, so took us awhile to get them done. we enjoyed these ...
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Health Ranger Mike Adams, publisher of NaturalNews, has signed the "Just Label It" petition which calls on the FDA to require labeling of genetically engineered foods. The petition currently has about half of the one million signatures sought before its submission to...

(NaturalNews)The pressure is on for researchers and pharmaceutical companies to develop drug-based, non-synthetic versions of marijuana for medical use, as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is poised to approve such varieties in the near future. But this potential approval...

(NaturalNews)After spending two years in solitary confinement without ever having been convicted of a crime, 58-year-old Stephen Slevin has finally been awarded a whopping $22 million from a federal jury for his improper treatment by Dona Ana County in New Mexico. The Miami Herald...

(NaturalNews)When a rose fades and the petals drop off, the round seed pod that is left on the stem is called a rose hip. Rose hips are technically fruit. They are considered super-foods because rose hips contain more vitamin C than grapefruit and oranges. They also contain vitamins...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 44.3 million Americans, ages 18 and older, suffer from a mental disorder. Depression, included in this number, is reaching epidemic proportions. While the media continues to report on the potentially...

(NaturalNews)Breastfeeding is a special bonding experience for mother and child. Scientists at Warwick University studying the psychological effects of breastfeeding have affirmed that an infant's suckling motion on the nipple releases mass doses of oxytocin, the hormone responsible...

Feline stomatitis is a very common and unpleasant malady for any self respecting cat to have. It is a result of the modern way of feline health care. Stomatitis is the inflammation of the mouth. Symptoms include redness and swelling of any surface. It is painful for...

The state of the Union is on our minds. But, in all fairness, it has been for the past few years. It's painfully too easy to wonder if we are turning into a hostile, bellicose society. The good old days of sitting on Grandpa's porch and idly churning ice cream seem a...

Cuke Noodles topped with Tomato Slices Here is another way to enjoy cucumbers! I used my World Cuisine 48297-99 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer to make thin cuke noodles and topped with tomato slices.  Optional, add a little fresh squeezed lime  juice to the salad mixture. Couldn’t be easier! This makes a great low fat raw vegan potluck pleaser. ******************************** ...

Today was so productive! Well, it is TOM and I was dreaming of spicy warm Indian dishes. So whatdid I do? I made my menu... went to the grocery store and biught tons of yummies. This week's menu will be kick ass. Sorry that I am miasing a few picks of my eats. Didn't have my camera with me all ...
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