The USDA is considering approval of genetically modified apples branded as “Arctic Apples”. This unlabeled science experiment will stop apples from turning brown, but we don’t know if it’s safe for us and our food supply. After the more than 30 million dollars that Monsanto and other bio-chemical companies spent to defeat recent labeling initiatives in […]
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Label Genetically Altered Foods: It’s the Right Thing To Do
If you live in Washington State, you sit at an historic crossroads with I-522, the GMO labeling initiative. The opponents of I-522 have spent almost $22 million to deny you of your right to know – more has been spent trying to defeat this than ever for any other ballot initiative in Washington State. The […]
What’s So Bad About Vasoline?
One of my girlfriends recommended a lotion to me recently, but as soon as I read the ingredients, I knew I would never use it because the first thing listed was mineral oil. What’s so bad about mineral oil, the friend asked? Well, for starters, mineral oil and Vasoline Petroleum Jelly are byproducts from refining […]
I Was Infected with Listeria When I Was Pregnant
About eleven years ago, when I was nine months pregnant with my first child, I accidentally became infected with listeria, a bacteria that spreads through unhygienic food handling practices. Since listeriosis (listeria infection) can cause stillbirth, I was treated with massive doses of i.v. antibiotics over several days. Thankfully, my baby was born alive, but […]
Problems Sleeping? It Could Be What You’re Eating!
Do you have problems sleeping? If so, you’re not alone. Almost 9 million Americans take prescription sleeping pills. What’s eating everyone… literally? Believe it or not, sometimes the foods you are eating during the day are keeping you awake at night. It’s well-recognized that caffeine can keep us awake and that some people are more […]
