I originally heard about coconut oil nearly 4 years ago, when my son was born. We used cloth diapers, but traditional diaper creams can damage the absorbency of cloth. It was the recommended alternative and it worked great. I still keep a big jar of it in his room. Overtime our use of this oil expanded beyond…
Now, I am not talking about that gross Jello you find on the shelves of supermarkets which contains all sorts of artificial flavors, colors, and loads of sugar. That Jello is right up there on the list of processed foods you should never feed your kids. What I am talking about is real jello made from gelatin –…
Chances are you’ve never heard of biosolids. However, you have probably heard of it in it’s original form, sewage sludge. Yes, “biosolids” are the treated waste sent from households, hospitals, and industry, and then used as fertilizer. Cleverly rebranded with a more PC name, this processed people poop has seemed to stay fairly under the radar. But,…
Obesity is a rising problems in America and it’s taking its toll on our children. According to Environmental Health Policy Institute (EHPI), 17% of children and youths in America are obese. While lack of activity, poor diet and genetics are frequently blamed for this problem, could there be other factors in the environment affecting the…
Did you know that something in your pantry has been used as a healing elixir since 400 B.C.? It’s true! Have you heard about apple cider vinegar and all its uses? Raw apple cider vinegar was used by the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, for a multitude of things. It’s been used throughout history and is just as useful…
How much have you researched about cancer-causing foods? Did you know the American Cancer Society now reports the chances of getting cancer are now 1 in 2 for men, and 1 in 3 for women? Those staggering numbers indicate a growing epidemic in the U.S., but it isn’t time to throw in the towel. In their annual cancer…