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Is the USDA Still Turning a Blind Eye to GMOs in Organics?

Is the USDA Still Turning a Blind Eye to GMOs in Organics?

Certified organic farmers and processors are supposed to prove they don't use GMO materials.  When consumers see organic labels, they should be able to trust that those products don't contain GMOs.  But is the USDA shirking its responsibility to protect consumers?

A Guide to EMF Rocks Grounding Bags

A Guide to EMF Rocks Grounding Bags

Can EMF Rocks Grounding bags offer protection and grounding while improving deep sleep and boosting your energy? After hearing a lot of good things about these bags, I decided to try them for myself. Let's first explore the mechanism behind their effectiveness, then I'll share some insights from my own experience. 

How Safe Is Bagged Salad?

How Safe Is Bagged Salad?

Bagged salads have become a popular option for health-conscious consumers.  They're an easy option for people on-the-go who otherwise might not get a lot of vegetables in their diet.  And salad is a healthy option, right?  Sometimes.  But these bagged salads are still a packaged product, containing processed dressings and toppings, and certainly the plastic packaging itself raises some flags.

Part 3: Social Interactions Shape Gut Microbiome

Lose 10 lbs. With A Better Gut Microbiome Series

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Could your social circle impact your microbiome? Can simple social interactions affect your risk of certain diseases or even how much you weigh? Blog 3 in my Lose 10 lbs. With a Better Gut Microbiome Series explores what we know about microbial transmissibility.

Finding Your Lemonade and Satisfaction In Life

Finding Your Lemonade and Satisfaction In Life

When you are plagued by disease and/or self-dissatisfaction, finding your lemonade can be challenging. By changing your mindset, you may gain the opportunity to eliminate dis-ease and establish a more satisfying way of living. So how do you go forward, navigating the lemons you believe you’ve been dealt and start creating your best life?

Part 2: Certain Gut Bacteria Linked To Weight Gain

Lose 10 lbs. With A Better Gut Microbiome Series

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Some gut bacteria are considered obesogenic because they extract more calories from the food you consume compared to other strains of bacteria.  By establishing the right balance of gut bacteria, you might easily lose 10 lbs. 

Part 1: Diet & Environment Affect Gut Flora

Lose 10 lbs. With A Better Gut Microbiome Series

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Gut bacteria are at the center of human health and vitality.  Two major factors that affect your gut microbiome are your diet and your environment.   Many people report dropping 10 lbs. through rebalancing their microbiome. 

Could High Dose Vitamin C Cause PICC Line Failure?

Could High Dose Vitamin C Cause PICC Line Failure?

People are becoming more aware of the potential therapeutic effects of intravenous vitamin C.  It's one of the most widely used cancer treatments amongst complementary and alternative medicine practitioners. But could high dose Vitamin C compromise the structural integrity of PICC lines?

12 Steps For Positive Self-Care

12 Steps For Positive Self-Care

In order to truly feel better and adopt a more positive outlook, you need self-care that nurtures the spirit. The most essential self-care is as simple as identifying your own needs and treating yourself with respect.

Fragrances – They Smell Nice, But Are They Good For You?

Fragrances – They Smell Nice, But Are They Good For You?

If you are like most people, you probably love the smell of flowers, clean clothes or even your shampoo. But did you know that one in five people experience health problems when exposed to fragrance?

Renaming Artificial Sweetener And Other Toxic Ingredients Doesn't Mask The Effects (Watch List)

Renaming Artificial Sweetener And Other Toxic Ingredients Doesn't Mask The Effects (Watch List)

Are you familiar with the marketing tactic of rebranding toxic ingredients so you don't recognize them on food labels? For example, many people know to avoid aspartame, but are you also on guard against AminoSweet? Find out why companies rename ingredients and get our list of new names to watch out for.

Your Soul is a Soldier!

Your Soul is a Soldier!

Your soul is a soldier that has come to earth to learn, understand, and engage. Sometimes a soul is born with fear. Other times, a soul develops fear along the way…