Voters in Portland, Oregon solidly defeated a city-wide water fluoridation measure yesterday, with 60% of the voters saying "NO!" to the practice of adding toxic fluoride chemicals to the water. The result is a huge victory for www.CleanWaterPortland.org and all the ...

There is a time when national security literally depends on secrecy. Regardless of the prevailing mindset among many in the press and in the general public, the American people do not have an inherent "right" to know everything about everything the government is doing ...

The affordable component of the so-called Affordable Care Act may not be all that affordable after all, as many of the most sickly patients covered under the Obama scheme will still likely have to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for their treatments, according ...

When used properly, the power of essential oils lies in their ability to deliver the beneficial healing properties of certain plants in a direct and highly concentrated form. Recognized long ago for their therapeutic properties, ancient Egyptians made essential oils ...

In the 1950s, within the United States, the fluoridation propaganda machine was in full swing. Television commercials brainwashed an entire nation into believing that a toxic (cancer-causing) substance would make children "healthier and happy". Now, as people are ...

Medical radiation accidents are more common than you may think. Whether it's a software glitch or technician error, there are plenty of opportunities for a scan or treatment to go horribly wrong. And technologists are poorly regulated in a number of states, increasing ...

To many veterans of the 1960s-era civil rights movement there is a rising angst and discourse among the populace that is eerily familiar to them. Nearly everywhere you turn, crowds of angry Americans are gathering, no longer content to merely sit idly by and remain ...

Besides garnering attention as a a veritable fountain of youth, cancer tamer and fibromyalgia remedy, turmeric has proven itself to be a formidable weight loss superfood as well. Easing inflammation is just one benefit of this golden beauty. It also mitigates insulin ...

There is a constitutional fight brewing between Kansas, whose current governor is a former federal legislator, and the Obama Administration over the passage of a state law banning federal agents from enforcing national gun control mandates and regulations when all firearms ...

The human brain contains an extensive network of special receptor sites that modulate nervous system function only when activated by the appropriate cannabinoid compounds, many of which are found in abundance in the marijuana plant. And emerging research continues to ...

(NaturalNews)This coming Saturday, May 25, 2013, there is going to me a nationwide march against Monsanto. Because of Monsanto's stupidity, callousness, and total disregard for people's health, they have made people aware of little regard they have for anything other than their ...

Heart failure is considered to be one of the top killers for men and women across the United States. This year alone, more than 900,000 people in America will have a heart attack. What's interesting is that research is now showing that heart disease can actually stem ...

Africa's only public psychiatric facility resembled a scene out of the movie 12 Monkeys recently when a group of mental patients banded together to overtake the facility's guards and escape. According to reports, 40 male patients voluntarily withdrew, if you will, from ...

Your local police department could soon be adding to its revenue stream with the implementation of so-called "distracted driving" laws, which would fine drivers for talking on their cell phones, texting, and engaging in other activities that steal their attention from ...

For more than 60 years now, many conventional bee farmers have been dousing their hives with antibiotic drugs to prevent their bees from dying of foulbrood, a bacterial disease that has the potential to wipe out entire bee colonies if left unaddressed. But the unabated ...

(NaturalNews)Sharyl Atkisson is the one thing CBS News has going for it. She's the real article. As real as you can be in the current news climate, while still working for a major media outlet. She crashed the credibility of the CDC, as it was lying through its teeth about numbers ...

Twinkle hadn’t even taken up her moaning post when I walked out of the bedroom. I think I surprised her. When I did my body test, I came in with a Wii Fit Age of 20. I don’t remember how many times that’s happened this month but my balance test came in a perfect 50% for each side. That’s something ...

I'm going to let you in on a secret; almost every time i've been asked to do any catering or make a special cake, i've gone through a huge process... It's the fear... the fear that one of my deeply held, (false) beliefs about myself or the world, is going to be proven right. I've been afraid of failure, and ...
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I am no longer having a very good day. I was excited earlier because I felt like I was finally going to know where we were going to live for the next while. But now I don't know. I was looking at places and thinking about this for a while...thinking- what would be best? What are my highest priorities? Where ...

(after reading Raw Freedom by Frederic Patenaude) Guest Writer, Joanna Slodownik – GreenReset.com I’ve just received the Raw Freedom package, and – after I’ve been reading through the chapters that caught my attention – I’d like to share a few thoughts with you. First, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’ve followed Frederic’s career for many years ...

If you’re not getting enough sun exposure, you could be deficient in vitamin D, which can increase your risk of cancer and heart disease. We’ve heard a lot about how vitamin D is good for us, but the studies on how much we’re getting have been mixed. Now, new research published in PLOS One indicates that about one in three ...

Why You Might Need to Shred Your To-Do List by Julia McIntosh Many of us seem to naturally fall into the busy-ness of the go-go-go, fast-paced, productivity-driven culture in which we live.  I am among them.  It is easy to become one with the mindset that the more I do – achieve, fill my schedule with, or roles I take ...

Summer is coming. The weather is finally starting to warm up after a long, cold, gray winter. As temperatures rise, kids and parents will begin to look for ways to stay cool, and one of the most favorite pastimes is taking a dip in the local public pool. There's only ...

Practically everything you have been told by the mainstream scientific community and the media about the alleged detriments of greenhouse gases, and particularly carbon dioxide, appears to be false, according to new data compiled by NASA's Langley Research Center. As ...

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand why genetically modified foods are dangerous, but if you look closely, you may just find the name of one listed among the names of more than 800 scientists from around the globe who have joined forces in an open letter ...

Despite being one of the top electronics corporations in the world, Apple, Inc. has been paying no corporate income taxes to any country overseas in which Apple does business, even though it has earned tens of billions of dollars. The finding, unearthed by U.S. Senate ...

Stomach aches are never a welcome occurrence. They often come on suddenly, due to number of factors, such as the proliferation of GMO and contaminated foods, daily stressors, and busy lifestyles which don't allow adequate time for healthy food preparation. Whatever the ...

The key to curing the type of pancreatic cancer that afflicted Apple visionary Steve Jobs just might be found in an ancient Chinese herb that has long played a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine. A new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine ...

Oregano is a popular herb employed as a pleasant addition to various dishes for many Italians and Greeks. It certainly seems like a very sensible idea to prepare certain meals using oregano, once you understand the important health benefits it brings to the table. This ...

There has been a lot of rhetoric on both sides of the issue regarding the current "immigration reform bill" that the Senate has taken up, but one thing you likely haven't heard about at all is the scope and breadth of power the massive 850-page-plus measure contains ...

The mainstream media has a lousy reputation for upholding the Bill of Rights, especially when it comes to the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms, the Fourth Amendment's right to privacy and the Tenth Amendment's limitation on federal power. But when an ...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that environmental toxins and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are linked to health problems. The EPA lists a "Dirty Dozen" that can cause health issues, such as the brain, thyroid, and cause violence ...

Call them mentally ill; call them creatively maladjusted or anything you want. There are some people who genuinely struggle and need help coping with issues in their psyche. We need a decent plan to help these people heal and to enable the ones who may never heal ...

(NaturalNews)It's simple. Authorities invented the idea that other people have issues with authority. Psychiatrists rank right up there among the elitists setting the standards. They, for example, have concocted a little fictional doodad called Oppositional Defiance Disorder ...

In yet another example of how an out of control goliath state system can cause more harm than good, a teenage boy who was diagnosed with autism at a young age has risen to stellar heights after quitting the special ed system with the help of his concerned mother. State ...

The medical establishment is having trouble getting people to volunteer for new vaccine trials these days, which has prompted some in the medical industry to suggest that unwilling members of the public actually be forced to participate in order to promote the "greater ...

In an effort to deliver emergency organic food directly to the many victims of the super-tornado that recently struck Oklahoma City, the editor of Natural News is pledging $10,000 in food and cash donations to the victims of the Oklahoma City super tornado. This donation ...

When last I left off on Seed weekend recapping, Kathy and I had been reunited over a lovely dinner at Pure. On Saturday, I made my way downtown for day one of The Seed, to participate on a panel with my friend JL Fields, Pas Niratbhand, and the lovely Kristen LaJeunesse of Will Travel for Vegan Food. Our topic? Vegan businesses: ...
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It was too early when I woke. I covered my eyes with the comforter and left my nose out so I could breathe and went back to sleep. Next time I opened my eyes, it was 7:30. That’s sleeping in for me. My whole day has been thrown off by such an inauspicious start. It didn’t help that the beautiful ...

POST #925 Great new offering from Ani Phyo! If you are like me, you love Ani Phyo’s recipes (I have all of her books),and you follow her youtube videos.  More that that, you have been waiting for Ani to give a training. Here we go!  Ani Phyo is offering 3-day intensive raw food training courses in the Los Angeles area. ...

Summer has arrived and that means higher UV ray exposure, and much more sunscreen application. What most people don’t know, however, is that conventional sunscreens are loaded with harmful chemicals which actually increase your risk of developing melanoma. Sunscreens are a chemical elixir, an elixir you slather on without little thought. Over 56% of beach and sport sunscreens contain the ...

Hello World!! So i've been out of the blogosphere for a long, long time. I miss it!....I had a lot of fun blogging my Raw journey all those years ago, and i'd love to update this blog with where i'm at right now. So I first heard about 'Raw Food' as a movement in 1999. That's 14 years ago! I ...

Iodine is an essential mineral. It has a number of essential functions in your body, including thyroid balance. Here in the west, we are suffering from an epidemic of thyroid deficiency. Dr. David Brownstein has written an entire book about iodine.  It’s called Iodine: Why You Need It and Why You Can’t Live without It. He estimates that about a ...
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The education system uses cunning and guile to make us believe that education is about conforming to a plan that will drop us off the end of the production line as a 'ready slave' for something called 'the job market'. And it's this 'job market' that is almost entirely dependent for its existence on trashing the world's resources.

The temps are heating up and the humidity is increasing. It definitely feels like summer around here, especially yesterday, when my latest Eco Emi arrived in the mail. The summer-themed box was one of the best I've received so far. As usual, Hayden and I made our unboxing video, right before heading out for her dance class. She has dance ...
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A few days ago I was busy in the kitchen.  Since I am a chronic multitasker, in addition to cleaning, cooking and playing with Sprout, it was time to catch up on some shows, especially since I never have time to watch TV (I do not even have cable!). I googled the show I wanted to watch (yes, the only way I ...
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Hey All! I am back from a looooong weekend! As I mentioned, my sister's wedding was Saturday. Unfortunately, I came down with the stomach flu the morning of the wedding. I was bed ridden with a fever and throwing up for most of the day. I slept in the limo, left the alter to get sick, passed out a few ...
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Food, people, stories, chatter, laughter. We hold raw picnics and share fun time together. You are more than welcome to be part of the next one. Please contact me for the details.
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Magic is happening in Bali. What, I hear you say, again? Yup. On June 1st is TEDx Ubud‘s 3rd event. The team are working hard in preparation. But first, there was a lovely little launch party in Seminyak Photo by Heather Bonker ...

I spent a day in the sun, driving through the mountains, walking through rice fields & exploring a waterfall. It was the first time the sun has shone for me up there – the usual clouds & drizzle, gone. Every second, every view was saturated with awe.

Marshmallow Root Tea Recipe By Cecilia Kinzie on 05/13/2013 Marshmallow root tea is great for a variety of ailments and I find that this marshmallow root tea recipe is especially useful for mild heartburn and IC (interstitial cystitis) flare-ups. For this marshmallow root tea recipe you will need: Prep Time: 4 hours Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 1 32 ounce mason ...

The list of antidepressants that can cause sudden death is growing exponentially, with citalopram - under the brand names Celexa and Cipramil - the latest such drug to be added, according to a new study. The research, published recently in the British Medical Journal ...

Using reclaimed water to irrigate lawns, parks, gardens, and various other types of landscaping is common in many communities across the U.S., particularly in areas prone to water shortages and drought. But a new study headed by researchers from the University of Maryland ...

The superfood tag is awarded to nutrient-dense foods, which pack more nutrients or antioxidants per bite than most other foods. Superfoods are food, not just nutritional extracts, minerals, or vitamins sold as supplements to food, such as B complex capsules, etc. One ...

Older people and those with conditions affecting their bones often believe that exercise is unsafe. However, exercise is known to reduce symptoms and even reverse some musculoskeletal issues. Older adults and people with frail bones caused by osteoporosis or aging-related ...

The United States has been a stable country for most of its 230-plus years, as well as a global hegemonic power since the end of World War II and the world's primary superpower since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the crumbling of the Soviet Union in 1990. That kind ...

To protect against a bioterrorism attack such as anthrax, plague or smallpox, perform a bioterrorism risk assessment to put in place an effective disaster plan for survival. Emergency response and preparedness is best achieved by preparing a kit beforehand, including ...

The anti-gunners will try to spin it, of course, but there is no spinning the cold, hard data surrounding economist John Lott's longtime contention - backed up by years of research, of course: More guns truly does equal less crime. And now, it's official. According ...

The impact of eating nuts has been evident for the past decade as repeated scientific studies confirm that the omega-3 fats in this tasty nut promote cardiovascular health as they improve cholesterol biomarkers. Walnuts provide healthy doses of essential minerals, fiber ...

Unhappy with the lack of progress on new gun control legislation, the Obama Administration is using your tax dollars to corner the market on ammunition, buying up as much as possible to limit the amount the public can purchase, according to a U.S. lawmaker. Sen. Jim ...

People often see the term "indigestion" as a way of referring to upper abdominal pain and/or heartburn that could be accompanied by a feeling of having a stomach full of gas, bloated sensations after eating, difficulty swallowing, feelings of heaviness after eating, ...

Even what conventional medicine might consider a well-managed case of diabetes can be well off the mark of optimal health. Any person with diabetes can tell you that managing this condition -- whether type 1 or type 2 -- requires a great deal of tenacity and awareness ...

Government Cites High Intelligence as Indication that Keeping Dolphins is Morally Wrong The Indian Ministry of Forests and Environment has released an official statement indicating that dolphin captivity will not be welcome anywhere in the nation. The anticipated ...

The anti-meat segment of the mainstream scientific community has come out with yet another new study condemning meat as damaging to human health, this time claiming that an all-natural, amino acid-producing substance naturally found in red meat causes heart damage. Demonstrating ...

If you want to hear a story about how real mental health and recovery from mental illness should work, look no further than Paris Williams. During the May 15, 2013 episode of Mental Health Exposed, Paris tells his personal story of mental illness, recovery and a new ...

Thyme is extensively utilized in European cuisines and it is much appreciated as a spice enhancing the taste of various foods. The Greeks use it regularly as a medicinal herb as they are particularly fond of its many health benefits. Thyme, also known as thymus vulgaris ...

A mile-wide tornado with 200mph winds tore through the suburbs of Oklahoma yesterday, killing 51 people and broadcasting a rude reminder of the fragility of human life and human civilization. Here at Natural News, our hearts go out to the family members of those killed ...

IRS official Lois Lerner who heads the tax exempt division of the IRS will be invoking Fifth Amendment protections under the Bill of Rights to avoid incriminating herself in federal testimony, reports the LA Times. What makes this such a hilarious example of hypocrisy ...

Sometimes when you’re in a hurry, you may be tempted to reach for something quick and easy and not so good for your body. I  made this easy recipe after dinner on the fly on Mother’s Day.  My husband had made me a delicious meal and I coyly asked, “What’s for dessert? “  Flustered, he stammered, “It took me a ...

After a good night’s sleep, it was so nice seeing the sun peeking over the trees. Yesterday was depressing with all the rain. From the looks of my driveway, more of the gravel washed down toward the house. I don’t know if it would do any good to get more or not. It would give the rain something else to ...

Last week, I showed you a slew of recipes featuring strawberries and greens, because the folks at Relay Foods had given me a chance to sample their local Bounty Box (similar to a CSA box). It was brimming with leafy greens and tender plump strawberries (finally, tis the season). The greens lasted me quite a few days, and many salads ...

I went to a raw vegan potluck last night. I enjoyed the experience, in that I had the opportunity to reconnect with some people I almost never see (except at raw events), and I got to taste new dishes that other people think are appropriate to bring to a potluck Chef Dan brought a very tasty dish which he called ...

A goat will keep you alive. Yes, it’s true, and I have spent the last several weeks proving just that.

Today's cheesecakes are in celebration of me and J moving to a new city for his new flight job and bigger opportunities for me. For the past few weeks I've been packing up our place (J had to come here early to start the job), visiting with friends, and tying up loose ends. In some ways it's hard to leave ...
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Are you guys ready for one of my all time favorite desserts? A few weeks ago, I had an overload of bananas in my house and I decided to get creative! Anyways, this is a super rich and decadent pie! I was so surprised at how similar it tasted to one my mom used to make! The bottom “cookie dough” ...
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Reliable sources in Washington D.C. have informed the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) that Monsanto has begun secretly lobbying its Congressional allies to attach one or more "Monsanto Riders" or amendments to the 2013 Farm Bill that would preempt or prohibit states from requiring labels on genetically engineered (GE) foods. In response to this blatant violation of states' rights to legislate, ...

Not YOU! I'm talking to those dang Parasites!!! Parasite Eliminator is BACK. Thank heavens and stars. We were waiting not so patiently for an ingredient and thankfully we got it in and we are rocking and rolling with Parasite Eliminator. So If you have been waiting WE ARE HAPPY TO SAY WE HAVE PARASITE ELIMINATOR BACK!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYA! ...

Mathew and his greensmoothie “beer” Matthew texts me: Look, I’m drinking St. Patty’s Day Beer again! [Robyn aside: Hmm. Genius. Tell your husband that his green smoothie is a St. Patrick's Day beer.] Me: Niiiiice! Matthew: Does it ever crack you up that there are guys out there who used to eat bacon and eggs for breakfast, who now hold ...