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Kale: Powerful Protection Against Cancer and Blindness

By on May 18, 2009 in DIET, HEALTH, Leafy greens, Vegetables

David wrote about this wonder vegetable for his green vegetable series, but I wanted to add my voice and tell you a little bit more about some of kale’s even more awesome health benefits. Kale, the nutritious, dark-green member of the Brassica family, is one of the best values in the vegetable world in terms [...]

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Licorice: From Candy to Super Herb

By on March 31, 2008 in PLANT CURES

Licorice was estimated to first be used by the Egyptians in 3rd Century B.C., but it has long been a significant herb in ancient healing, with evidence found on nearly every continent that the plant was cultivated for medicinal purposes. The plant root of Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a member of the legume family, indigenous [...]

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Hillary and Barack on Health Care

By on February 6, 2008 in NEWS

We are fortunate enough to be given a choice between some of the most inspiring presidential candidates of our generation. Sure, nobody’s perfect, and politics often pushes the public airing of dirty laundry. But, I think many of us would agree that our options in this election far exceed the quality of choices we’ve had [...]

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Make Room for Mushrooms, The Elixir of Life

By on February 1, 2008 in PLANT CURES

“The Elixir of Life” and the “King of Herbs,” the mushroom holds it own in the world of medicine and healing. A fungus native to the region of Japan, used for over 2000 years, mushrooms have been used to flavor foods and provide excellent sources of amino acids, proteins, and iron. What Makes Mushrooms so [...]

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Turmeric – The Golden King of Plant Medicine

By on January 13, 2008 in DIET, HEALTH, spices, turmeric

I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Dr. Michael Greger speak at Philadelphia’s Food & Health Expo in 2007. He was funny and wise, and one of the things he shared with us was the top 5 things that prevent cancer. I quickly jotted them down, and just as quickly lost the paper and [...]

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Subscribe to Our Anti-Aging Secrets: No Expensive Pills or Creams Involved!

By on December 6, 2007 in HEALTH PRODUCTS

co-authored with Gina Laverde It seems like everywhere you turn, a new product is promising everlasting youth. Reverse the signs of aging! Diminish wrinkles! Look and feel great! Who wouldn’t be enticed by such bold promises? The truth of the matter is that most people are already aware that no single product or pill can [...]

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Crazy Sexy Cancer on Oprah

By on October 22, 2007 in DISEASE

I’m usually not one to demand that you tune in to talk shows. But, this Oprah episode has the potential to be a great learning experience. Especially for those who are stuck in the main stream when it comes to medicine. Kris Carr Kicks Cancer’s Butt, Naturally About 4 years ago Kris Carr was diagnosed [...]

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Cancer is NOT a Disease

By on September 17, 2007 in DISEASE

Book Dispels every Belief You ever had about Cancer According to a 2003 book by renowned integrative health expert, Andreas Moritz – Cancer is not a disease. The malignant demon that we all fear is instead the human body’s final cry for help. Cancer is a survival mechanism. It’s the body’s last attempt to heal [...]

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Is Meat Really Nutritious or Does it Make You Sick?

By on September 13, 2007 in DIET, HEALTH

“Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” Albert Einstein Is Meat Good for You OR is Eating Meat Bad? The facts supporting vegetarianism are overwhelming. Some health authorities feel that one-day humankind will wake up and will look back [...]

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Parabens: Paranoia or Fact? What You Need to Know Before You Use Skin Products

By on September 9, 2007 in CHEMICALS

What are Parabens? Parabens in skin care and parabens in makeup are a group of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Parabens are effective preservatives in many types of formulas. These compounds, and their salts, are used primarily for their bacteriocidal and fungicidal properties. They can be found in shampoos, [...]

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