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Organic foods online

Admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:18:14 +0000

A lot of people these days are buying organic foods online. This is because organic food not only tastes better than commercial foods, but is better for us and our children, as well as our animals, wildlife, and the environment as a whole. One of the major advantages of organic food is the fact that it is not genetically modified. Very little data actually exists regarding the safety of genetic modification and there are grave concerns that the negative effects are being ignored because of the huge profits these controversial production methods generate. The advantages of organic food and farming reach far beyond our own health and well-being. Organic food is safer for the entire planet. The procedures and methods used in organic farming protect the structure and the nutrient content of the soil and preserve its worth over time. Organic farming practices also conserve valuable natural resources by requiring less water as well as less energy. The organic system for meat production is safer and more humane for livestock than industrial farming methods. Instead of spending their lives in dirty, cramped cages, animals raised for organic food enjoy fresh air and open space. The routine use of antibiotics is prohibited as a purely preventative measure, the use of growth hormones is prohibited outright, and the animals are fed an organic diet to ensure a happy, healthy life.

Oregano oil

Admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:16:21 +0000

If you travel a lot like I do, you would already be aware of the fact that travel in public carriers can be hazardous to your health. The closed environment and recirculated air give a good guarantee that breathing the effluvia under such conditions will result in a vacation flu, just what you don’t want. So carry your oregano oil with you on the plane, train or bus. When you arrive in those warmer climates you can avoid food poisoning and Monteczuma’s revenge by taking a few drops before or after meals and by adding a drop or two to the water. Oregano oil is a powerful antiparasitic. In studies done in Mexico it was shown to be effective against giardia, a water borne parasite that our Ontario readers may be familiar with. Pinworms and other nasty creatures that often inhabit our intestines are subject to termination by oregano oil. Teeth and gums can also benefit greatly from oral application of oregano oil since it destroys the bacteria that form plaque and cause gum disease. You may put a drop or two under the tongue and then swish it around in your mouth before swallowing or put a drop on your toothbrush when you clean your teeth.

Relieving stress

Admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:04:55 +0000

One of my very best friends is under a lot of stress these days. I was hoping things would get better for him, but they seem to be just getting worse. Hence, during a conversation at work today, I asked my colleague if he knew of any way to help my friend feel a little better. Actually, my colleague had gone through a stressful time himself last year, and was able to come out of it successfully, so I thought he might be having some good advice. He told me that he had used salvia divinorum, which is also known as Salvia. This is something that might benefit my friend. Thus, I asked my colleague where salvia extracts could be purchased. He gave me details of one good website where the products are available, and I will be passing that information on to my friend right away.