There’s a common misconception that organic foods are always more expensive and difficult to fit into the average grocery budget. However, many savvy consumers have found ways to cut toxins and hormones out of their diets without breaking the bank.
Why You Should Eat Slower and Chew Longer
Perhaps you remember your mother scolding you for eating your food too fast and not chewing “enough” times as a child. Well, new medical research has shown that in this case, mom really did know best. According to a newly published study, you likely consume fewer calories during meals when you eat slowly and chew your food more thoroughly.
Cut & Wound Remedy Saved My Feet
During the first week in March 2014, while sailing a small catamaran (Prindle 18-2) in the southern end of San Diego Bay near Imperial Beach, the boat got stuck on a muddy shallow bank. While trying to free it, a sudden wind coming off the Pacific flipped the boat over, landing it on its side….
PROPER STORAGE OF SEAGATE SUPPLEMENTS WITHOUT REFRIGERATION
A customer recently emailed these questions regarding the proper storage of Seagate supplements in their home: Why do the products say cool dry place but “do not refrigerate”? I live in the south where the only cool, dry place is the refrigerator. It is very humid and warm most of the year, so I…
What To Know About the European Union’s New Organic Food Rules
The organic farming industry has been booming throughout the European Union (EU), which has prompted the governing body to reassess organic rules and policies in the region. The European Commission says that the region’s organic market has quadrupled in size during the past decade, so rules need to be updated and adjusted to accommodate future developments and challenges.
Organic Farming Holds Promise for Impoverished Southeastern U.S. Region
The current goal is to build an operational network of 11,000 organic farms in the Black Belt throughout Alabama and Georgia. Not only will accomplishing this goal supply local residents with safe, healthy foods, but it will also create jobs by enabling residents to become independent entrepreneurs with small tracts of land.
Moisturize Damaged Winter Skin With Natural Face Oils
Many of us grew up using oil-free soap, oil-free moisturizer, and oil-free makeup on our faces. There are thousands of products on the market that make us inherently fearful of oil. So rubbing oil into your face might sound downright illogical and counterintuitive. But surprisingly, people with problematic skin have the most to gain from…
How Mindful Meditation Can Supplement All-Natural Diet and Exercise
How many times a week do you eat while getting the kids ready for school during breakfast, working through lunch, or watching TV during dinner? If you’re like most people these days, your meals involve multitasking. However this habit often counteracts the otherwise-healthy routines of an all-natural diet and exercise regimen.
How to Stay Fit All Winter Without an Expensive Gym Membership
The winter season is upon us, and that means festive holidays, lots of delicious home-cooked meals, and probably less exercise than we should be getting. The human body was designed to be in motion, and even just 30 minutes a day can make a huge difference. That gives you 23 hours and 30 minutes to…
Organic Farming: Agriculture’s Answer to Climate Change
You can’t flip on the news these days without hearing about the devastating effects of climate change. Glaciers are melting, natural disasters are becoming more frequent, and wildlife species are losing their habitats every year. Not only does climate change affect these aspects of our environment, but it also threatens the world’s food supply. Long-term…