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Alternative Medicine Real Food

To Mammogram…Or Not

Indeed, cancer is a scary thing. For as long as I can remember, women have been advised to start getting mammograms over the age of 40 as part of a preventative program for reducing the risk of breast cancer and/or detecting it early enough to be able to go on the appropriate program to be […]

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Activism

American Academy Of Family Physicians Strikes An Agreement With Coca Cola to "Educate" Consumers

The image to the left and others like it have over the last century and more become synonymous with American values. It is an icon that has become associated with having fun, being glamorous, and cool. But is it really cool to foist your poisonous product upon an organization that is supposed to be responsible […]

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Healthy Living Real Food

Whole Foods and Natural Solutions, Bolster Your Immune System This Winter

Looking for natural ways to avoid illness this season? Here are 14 ways to strengthen your body and keep yourself healthy during the winter months: Go organic!  Foods that come from the earth and are organic have a higher percentage across the board of nutrients per serving. Nutrients help your body stay in optimal condition, […]

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Kids & Family

Feed Your Children Real Food – Don't They Deserve It?

It breaks my heart to see the kinds of things children eat – especially when I know what I do about the nutritional content of most of the choices they are provided with to eat. I’m certainly not trying to criticize anyone when I say this, but it’s very apparent that many children are being […]

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Healthy Living

Are You Addicted To Healthy Food Shopping?

I have to admit, one of my favorite things to do is go to the health food store and shop for healthy food. Yes, it sounds very geeky, and I guess it probably is. I also enjoy going to the farmer’s market, although I don’t get there as often as I’d like. Some of the […]

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Healthy Living

What are Sprouted and Soaked Grains?

If you have ever thought you might have an intolerance to grains or wheat, in particular, you may be surprised to find out that you can eat foods containing sprouted or soaked grains. Sprouted grains are a raw, living food with enzymes intact, and therefore contains more nutrients and is easier to digest. Soaked grains […]

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Healthy Living Kids & Family Real Food Toxin Alert!

Want to Prevent Flu and Health Problems? Eat More Fat and Cholesterol!

Besides all the warnings we constantly hear about eating low-fat, low cholesterol diets for heart and cardiovascular health, we are also receiving many reports about the flu and colds and how dangerous this particular season will be for the majority population’s health. Typically, we are told to get flu vaccines, wash our hands, and stay […]