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FACT : MSG: monosodium glutamate, is a flavor enhancer added to our food to improve taste and smell, as well as being a slow poison, that creates a host of health problems. If I asked you, "Do you intentionally purchase products with MSG?" you most likely would say NO. You might even go further and say, "I absolutely never buy anything that contains MSG!". But you may only be referring to packaging that specifically states on the label that MSG is an ingredient. How about the products... Read Full Story

Author: Susan Anderson Parsley is such a commonly used culinary herb, that it is easily overlooked for its therapeutic and healing benefits. Along with turmeric , chili peppers, sage, cinnamon, oregano and ginger, it is one of top seven powerhouse herbs and spices that are frontline helping individuals to prevent illness and maintain good health. Don't let the easy availability and common use of this herb go unappreciated. Check out the list below of some of the benefits of using parsley on a... Read Full Story

Author: Susan Anderson Having trouble with acne outbreaks? Tired of spending money on expensive treatments? Worried about the long term use of medications? Are you wanting to try a more natural approach to curing an outbreak? Try Green Tea! Green tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. The difference between green tea and black tea is in how they are processed. Whereas black teas are fermented, green tea leaves are steamed. This prevents the EGCG compound (epigallocatechin... Read Full Story

Source: Dr Denice Moffit, Natural Health Techniques DID YOU KNOW? The skin is the largest most important eliminative organ in the body and is responsible for one quarter of the body’s detoxification each day? The skin eliminates over one pound of waste acids each day in the average adult, most of it through the sweat glands? That the skin is known also as our third kidney? That the skin receives one third of all the blood circulated in the body? That the skin is the last to receive nutrients... Read Full Story

Many of us out there are working hard to improve the quality of our life. We are trying to educate ourselves about health, wellness and the environment. We are trying to eat better, live healthier, and be more aware of our impact on the enviroment. But one area we often overlook-- the personal care products we use on our skin. Our skin is the largest organ of our body and our first line of defense. Just as we have learned to read labels to find out what ingredients we are ingesting with our... Read Full Story

BY: Susan Anderson Remember the lyrics to a song from childhood that went, "The ants come marching one by one, hoorah! hoorah!"? Well that is exactly what is playing out on our kitchen counter right now. And to say the least, I would rather have them marching to their catchy little tune outside, instead of tramping through our house. Each summer it seems these tiny little creatures make their pilgrimage into our house. Sometimes they come by route of the front door, at other times they come... Read Full Story

By: Susan Anderson If you are a gardener growing basil, this time of year is when the plant begins to really fill out and provide you with a lot of aromatic abundance. So what are some of the ways to use this garden delight?. Let's see... how can I count the ways? 1) Make Basil Infused Oil . Here is a link to an easy recipe. 2) After you make the infused oil, why not a companion basil vinegar ? Go here to see how to make it. 3) Still have more basil coming in- give it away to family and... Read Full Story

SOURCE Because of the many functions shown below of probiotics, studies are showing that probiotics are beneficial in the treatment of many chronic illnesses that seem to have nothing to do with each other. Among their many functions are: • Lowering the intestinal pH • Controlling growth of pathogens like the H Pylori Bacteria and Intestinal Candida • Taking up space on the intestinal wall to prevent bad bacteria from adhering • Production of essential nutrients like Vitamin B12 and Omega 3... Read Full Story

Do you know who will be the next winner of the Corporate Hall of Shame award? Corporate Accountability International, is an organization which has been waging winning campaigns to challenge corporate abuse for more than 30 years. They are asking for our help. It is a simple task- make your voice heard by voting for the corporation you believe has acted the most irresponsibly. Then, pass the information along to family and friends, and ask them to vote as well. If you have a blog, post the... Read Full Story

Information Source: ElectromagneticHealth.org Concern 1 : Industry’s own research showed cellphones caused brain tumors Concern 2: Subsequent industry-funded research also showed that using a cellphone elevated the risk of brain tumors (2000-2002) Concern 3: Interphone studies, published to date, consistently show use of a cellphone for less than 10 years protects the user from a brain tumor Concern 4 : Independent research shows there is risk of brain tumors from cellphone use Concern 5... Read Full Story