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Archive for August, 2007

Clean Up Your Organic Certification Act!

Friday, August 31st, 2007

OK…you do remember when I got on my high horse about this issue awhile ago! I was pointing out what a total “farce” it was over at the Aurora Dairy with their “not-so-wholesome” cows that were NOT spending their days out grazing in the pasture on grass, etc. and that major issues existed that needed […]

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Milk or Dairy Products – Allergies are Common!

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Many people have allergies to milk and dairy products.  It is far more common than people realize.  Some children get tested at an early age for food allergies and sensitivities.  Other reactions to various types of foods develop over time, so they are not always apparent during youth. If your body begins to produce mucous […]

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Quell a Cough? Tapotement Anyone?

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

There are many ways to quell a cough using natural and safe measures that are both simple to implement and inexpensive.  They are very effective, depending upon the cause for the cough. If the lungs are trying to dispell foreign matter, then it is perfectly natural for a cough reflex action to ensue…and you can […]

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If You Need to Dissolve the Mucous…

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

If you are congested with a lot of mucous…and you need to dissolve it, what do you use? Most people run for a drug to find a decongestant, but end up drying out their mucous membranes instead of just dissolving the mucous. The mucous is being produced to protect the delicate tissue, but then you […]

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If Only GM’s Nation Was Whole…

Monday, August 27th, 2007

You’ve seen the commercials! Whole Grain Nation brought to you by General Mills with a big G. What amazes me after reading the content at their very own website…is that they should have formed a second nation that is founded upon “redirection”.  Yes, they have superb skills in re-directing a person’s attention.  They explain some […]

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It’s Berry, Berry Nice to Nibble!

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

If you are looking around for a wholesome snack that is delightful for nibbling and still very, very healthy for you; then look at this colorful little jewel! It’s a deep dark blue…almost ultra-violet blue with a hint of purple hue, so its vibrant appearance is enticing and inviting. The size of each darling little […]

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Even Camels Need Healthy Chow!

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

Camels in Saudi Arabia were poisoned recently. Camels began dying in the Dawasir Valley south of Riyadh. Camel deaths were reported in the far south of the desert kingdom from Mecca to the border of Yemen. Food Storage problems with the animal feed is indicated at this point in time as the investigation continues. In […]

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You Are What You Absorb!

Friday, August 24th, 2007

So much attention has been directed to the original adage, “You Are What You Eat” that the truth has been overshadowed for decades: “You Are What You Absorb”! Absorption is the key! If you ingest a nutritional supplement, but it is coated with shellac and it goes through the entire digestive system only to be […]

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The Last of the Summer Sun

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

We all love being outdoors during the nice Summer months engaged in many wonderful activities…especially gardening. You can begin to feel the season changing, transitioning to cooler evenings, those sweet rains and the morning mists that grace the land in the early hours of dawn, and the subtle softening of the sunlight as the day […]

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Energy Drinks – What’s the Buzz?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

An investigation into the marketing of Energy Drinks which contain an alcohol content that makes people wonder if they would be better suited for finding them at the Liquor store instead of the corner convenience store has had all of us laughing (instead of guzzling)! These Energy Drinks are putting ingredients in for a “Buzz” […]

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