Within the last couple of generations, we have markedly changed the way that we consume foods and, at this point, we are setting ourselves up for a great many serious, long term Problems.

The nutrients we need are removed from processed foods — basically anything that comes in a box, can or jar. Read More

I always encourage people to eat a more vegetarian / live food diet. That means staying away from animal protein if at all possible. But, if you want to keep meat in your diet, try to do it in the healthiest way possible. When it comes to eating beef, I strongly recommend that you consume only “organic” and “grass-fed” beef. It makes a world of difference to your body because beef that you purchase in the grocery stores, even corn-fed beef, is filled with antibiotics and growth hormones.

In the article “What About Grass-Fed Beef?” Read More

Here are a few things you can do if your skin is dry in the winter time.

For a period of time you can reduce the fats in your diet if you have been eating too much processed and cooked fats. Too much fat can overload the liver, causing the skin to become very dry.

Eliminating or reducing the fats for 1-2 weeks gives the liver some rest and allows it to cleanse.

Interestingly enough, if you do not have enough fats, the same thing can occur – the skin can become too dry. Make sure you eat raw fats 4-6 times per week.

This can be in the form of low-temperature pressed oils (2-3 tbsp. 1-2x daily) from olives, flax, hemp and pumpkin seeds, avocados, olives (10-12 olives 3-4x week), coconut, raw nuts and seeds (1-3 tbsp. 4-5x week).

Avocado Caraway Dressing:

• 1 avocado
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons ginger juice
• 2 tablespoons caraway
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

dash to 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan or Celtic Salt dash cayenne 1 cup kalamata olive water or blessed water with a dash of Celtic or Himalayan salt.  Blend all ingredients together in high-powered blender. Serve 1-2.

Last year, I start gardening. Let me tell you, I can’t get enough. I think I’ve purchased every gardening book available, so it’s a work in progress.

Here’s some pictures of my results. My salad never tasted so good. The sunflower sprouts are doing amazing in the green house, and all the vegetables are ready! I’ll start a new crop in a few weeks.

What you see is chard, kale, mustard green, sorrel, mixed lettuce for salad, tomatoes and cucumber. They’re all coming along great – lots of herbs – you name it, it’s there.

My juice and salads never tasted so good, especially when the ingredients are fresh from the garden, without chemical additives!

~The chemical, acrylamide, which is used industrially in the manufacturing of some plastics, is also apparently formed by the heating of starches. Foods with especially high levels of the chemical included French fries, potato chips and crackers.

~After being inside the body for 20 minutes, Aspartame begins breaking down from its original compound into methanol, formaldehyde (a Class-A carcinogen used to embalm corpses) and formic acid (ant venom).

~Over 70% of the world’s coffee supply is contaminated with toxic pesticides and chemicals. It’s estimated that just one cup of coffee contains more than 2,000 chemicals, many of which are gastrointestinal irritants and cancer-causing agents. Also, the high heat used in roasting coffee beans causes the natural oils to turn rancid, further contributing to its chemical load. READ MORE

EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a day.

Those who eat the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily.

The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.

DIRTY DOZEN (worse)

Buy These Organic: Peach,Apple,Bell Pepper, Celery,Nectarine,Strawberries,cherries, Kale, Lettuce, Grapes (Imported), Carrot, Pear

CLEAN 15
Lowest in Pesticides: BEST~ Onion,Avocado,Sweet Corn, Pineapple, Mango Asparagus, Sweet Peas, Kiwi, Cabbage, Eggplant, Papaya, Watermelon, Broccoli, Tomato, Sweet Potato

Learn More at FoodNews.org

Did you ever hear the saying, “Don’t put it on your skin if you wouldn’t put it in your mouth.”? Our skin is only 1/10 of an inch thick and highly permeable. Skin is the body’s largest organ (approximately 10 sq. ft. if laid out like a rug) and this porous membrane is highly sensitive to toxic chemicals.

What we put on our skin affects our health more than what we put in our mouth. Dr. Epstein discusses how the carcinogens in these beauty products create greater cancer risks than eating contaminated food. That’s because the chemicals you swallow can be somewhat detoxified by enzymes in the liver.

We expose ourselves to the carcinogenic ingredients in commonly used personal care products daily, year after year. And the daily exposure is also frequently prolonged when we let the products sit on our skin rather than immediately wash them off. READ MORE

In 2009, 12,000,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and it’s expected that by 2010, cancer will be the leading cause of death. The cause has long been the subject of much speculation however, the environmental connection is undeniable. Hundreds of studies have pointed to links between products we use daily at home with cancer, from cosmetics to children’s toys. These chemicals accumulate in our bodies over time, breaking down defenses and allowing cancer and other diseases to take hold. More‚Ķ