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Fluoride In The Water – Does It Really Help Prevent Cavities?

Do you use fluoride toothpaste or drink tap water with fluoride in it? Does your dentist recommend fluoride treatments for your children when they have dental checkups? These common practices are what many people do and accept as a method of “preventative” dental care. Ever since I was a child, the concept of having fluoride […]

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East Ender-Stew With Chicken And Sausage

                        We live in the historic northeast-end of our city, which means our neighborhood is filled with old houses and possesses a rich ambiance of the past. Our house is approximately 90 years old and we’ve spent the last 7 years of ownership remodeling […]

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Is Best Foods Mayonnaise Healthier Than It Used To Be?

You may have seen recent television and magazine advertisements for Best Foods “real” olive oil mayonnaise, claiming its health benefits due to its Omega 3 content. Best Foods has started by changing the labeling on their mayonnaise to read “Real”, along with the assertion in their ads that their mayonnaise is made with “real” food. […]

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Want To Lose Weight? DETOX!

Are you constantly trying to manage your weight and feel as though you can never get rid of excess pounds? The battle you are fighting might just have more to do with toxins in your body than being “fat” or the amount of exercise you are getting.  It’s time to take a good look at […]

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Activism Healthy Living

What Do Farms And Antibiotic Drugs Have In Common?

Did you know that eighty percent of antibiotic use in the U.S. goes to farm livestock to help them grow quickly and prevent disease? The use of antibiotics in humans for everything from strep to staph infections to the common cold has become proliferate in modern society. It is not uncommon for a person to […]

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Being A Food Activist In A World Driven By Tradition, Control, And Profit

  Do you wonder about where your food comes from? Are you frustrated by the current system managing our food supply? Do you find that obtaining food from a reputable, healthy source seems difficult and you desire to make a change? Most importantly: Do you believe everyone has a right to safe food from clean […]

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Healthy Living Real Food Reviews

Do You Eat Right for Your Blood Type? Find Out!

It’s no secret that for many years I ate processed foods and my health suffered for it.  At one point in my search for answers to my failing health, I came across a book called Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type written by naturopathic physician Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo.  Over the years we’ve  seen many […]

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Want More Strict Oversight of GM Crops? Let Your Voice Be Heard!

I received this e-mail in my box this week from the Center for Food Safety, and I wanted to pass this important information on to everyone about curtailing GMO crops. Please read and take action against this terrible activity which is polluting our food supply and harming our health. Thanks for your support toward a […]

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Time and Money Saving Tips – The Real Health and Financial Implications of Food Allergies

What would you say if someone told you your health problems might be caused by the foods you eat…would you believe it? With food allergies on the rise, some people believe that as their options for food are eliminated, choices in their diets become more and more limited. When I first discovered I had a […]

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The Unparalleled Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Recipe for Lime Cumin Sauce and Coconut Chicken Salad Recently I opened a brand new container of Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Oil, and I have to say I was not disappointed. It’s flavor, texture, and aroma are unlike other coconut oils I’ve tried. It is rich, creamy, and a bit “smokey” in smell. This coconut […]