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Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

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Natural Health and Wellness Articles: Sleep…something we all need to function. But getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always that easy for some. Sleep is vital for production and happiness as well as well being. Here are a few tips to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. 1) Try to stick to a routine and go to bed at the same time every night. 2) Avoid caffeine … [Read more...] about Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

Produce Numbers

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Know your produce numbers There is something new for you to take note of when buying your fresh fruits and vegetables. You may have recently noticed little numbered stickers on all the produce. These numbers are referred to as “PLU’s.” This stands for ‘price look up’. That is not all that they mean, though. These numbers are an indication of how that particular fruit or … [Read more...] about Produce Numbers

The best way we could battle global warming is stop consuming animals

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[opinion from Asheville Citizen-Times] http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060401/OPINION03/60330083/1123 Thousands of peer-reviewed climate scientists agree that global warming is a very real threat to our existence, yet the concept is still being challenged. Wealthy and powerful business interests have put a stranglehold on meaningful federal … [Read more...] about The best way we could battle global warming is stop consuming animals

Food Not Bombs

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Food Not Bombs Activists Turn Themselves In to the FBI http://www.progressiveu.org/152129-food-not-bombs-activists-turn-themselves-in-to-the-fbi March 31st, free-speech advocates and peace activists in the United States are turning themselves in to the FBI, voluntarily. The recently revealed "Terrorist Watch List" listed Food Not Bombs as #7 for FBI … [Read more...] about Food Not Bombs

Juice Box Junkies!

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Helping Our Kids Kick the Fruit Juice Habit. by Cori Young I get a lot of email each month from parents who are concerned about how much fruit juice their kids are drinking. Some are looking for reassurance, “Is it really that bad, it’s made out of fruit?” Or, “At least they’re getting lots of liquids...” Others are worried about all the cavities their kids are getting, … [Read more...] about Juice Box Junkies!

Antiperspirant Use Can Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk

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http://www.mercola.com/2006/mar/30/antiperspirant_use_increases_breast_cancer_risks.htm The aluminum salts found in many antiperspirants could increase the risk of breast cancer. Other risk factors, such as shaving the armpits before using antiperspirants, may heighten the risk even further. Mimics Estrogen Aluminum salts, which account for 25 percent of the volume of … [Read more...] about Antiperspirant Use Can Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk

With Tysabri decision, FDA declares no drug is too dangerous to be FDA approved

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March 28 2006 http://www.newstarget.com/019331.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency that claims to be responsible for protecting consumers from dangerous food and drug products, has just surrendered its primary responsibility. Recently, an FDA advisory panel voted to recommend that a dangerous prescription drug Tysabri, which was withdrawn from the … [Read more...] about With Tysabri decision, FDA declares no drug is too dangerous to be FDA approved

Will consumers have a beef with test-tube meat?

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ANNE MCILROY From Monday's Globe and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060327.wxmeat27/BNStory/Science/home?pageRequested=all&print=true Scientists can grow frog and mouse meat in the lab, and are now working on pork, beef and chicken. Their goal is to develop an industrial version of the process in five years. If they succeed, cultured … [Read more...] about Will consumers have a beef with test-tube meat?

Meat out day TODAY! FREE Vegetarian Kit

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Meatout is an international observance helping individuals evolve to a wholesome, nonviolent diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains. The purpose is to expose the public to the joys and benefits of a plant-based diet, while promoting the availability and selection of meat and dairy alternatives in mainstream grocery stores, restaurants, and catering operations. Meatout has … [Read more...] about Meat out day TODAY! FREE Vegetarian Kit