Organic & Environmental News

New Study Admits the Obvious: Swine Flu is Overhyped By Aaron Turpen, citizen journalist December 21 - An international team of researchers, headed by Marc Lipsitch of the Harvard School of Public Health, released...

How to Avoid Foods Made with GMOs (Opinion) By Hesh Goldstein, citizen journalist December 21 - Most Americans say they would not eat GMOs if labeled, but unlike most other industrialized countries, the U...

Dementia is Reversible, Part I: Diet is the Key By Barbi Trejo, citizen journalist December 21 - Anyone who has been affected by dementia or who has watched a loved one live with this condition can attest...

Emu Oil is a Miracle from Down Under By Flora Stay, D.D.S., citizen journalist December 20 - The emu, a native of Australia, is a large, ostrich looking bird that doesn't fly. The Australian Aborigines...

Eco Gift Ideas are Kind to the Environment By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 20 - Our planet is slowly being smothered by manufactured plastic bottles, bags and packaging. Is it not time to...

Enjoy an Antioxidant and Phytonutrient Powerhouse Recipe: Cranberry Melange, Part I By Dianne Wawrzyniak-Marshall, citizen journalist December 20 - Why do cranberries deserve everyone`s attention? What cranberry treat is a recipe to make time and time again...

Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I By Dr. David Jockers, citizen journalist December 18 - The adult intestine contains around 2-4 pounds of bacteria. This bacterial load is 10 times greater than the...

Use Essential Oils to Add Natural Holiday Fragrance to Your Home, Part I By Christie Bailey, citizen journalist December 18 - This holiday season scent your home naturally with pure essential oils like cinnamon and pine. These highly...

Ear Infections: Use a Home Remedy of Garlic Juice By Kim Evans, citizen journalist December 18 - Children are often plagued with ear infections and they're often taken to doctors who ply them with antibiotics...

Samso is a Model for Ecological Utopia By Angela Eksteins, citizen journalist December 18 - Our world leaders gathered at the 2009 Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, hoping to agree on strategies...

Small Community Cancer Cure Crushed by Big Pharma, Part I By Paul Fassa, citizen journalist December 17 - A small Canadian community's success with curing cancer naturally was recently crushed, forcing its provider...

Eight Hundred Thousand Misdiagnosed in Swine Flu Farce By Marek Doyle, citizen journalist December 17 - This week, Britain's Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed that only one in five people who were diagnosed...

Senator Grassley Calls for Financial Disclosure from Medical Groups By Virginia Hopkins, citizen journalist December 17 - Republican Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) has asked 33 medical groups, most of them patient advocacy non-profits...

Lead Contributes to Depression By Dr. David Jockers, citizen journalist December 17 - Lead exposure was thought to be a thing of the past, but it is more common today than most realize. A recent...

Breastfeeding: Tips Help Guide New Mothers By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 16 - Armed with the correct knowledge, breastfeeding should be a pleasure for both mother and baby and will certainly...

Spirulina and Chlorella Aid Heavy Metal Detox By Elizabeth Walling, citizen journalist December 15 - From aluminum in deodorant to mercury in dental fillings, metal toxicity comes at us from every angle these...

Natural Herbs and Tissue Salts can Eliminate Restless, Sleepless Nights By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 15 - Restlessness, bad sleeping patterns or insomnia can affect many people. This is not surprising when one considers...

Study Verifies that BPA Causes Sexual Dysfunction in Men By Ethan Huff, citizen journalist December 15 - A recent study published in the journal Human Reproduction has found that exposure to high levels of bisphenol...

Read About Four Cancer Survivors Who Used Natural Cancer Treatments By Barbi Trejo, citizen journalist December 14 - Four very different individuals used four very different plans that have one thing in common: they cure cancer...

Environmental Estrogen: Understand the Problems and Solutions By Kim Evans, citizen journalist December 14 - Environmental estrogens are a real problem these days and if you're not familiar with them, you should be. Environmental...

How to Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome Naturally By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 14 - Irritable bowel syndrome affects thousands of people, who sometimes think they have stomach problems. It is...

Mad People Create Mad Cow Disease, Part II (Opinion) By Hesh Goldstein, citizen journalist December 14 - In Part 1, we talked about the "don`t look, don`t find" policy of the "mad people" that profit from selling...

Use Tips to Break the Sugar Habit and Prevent Cravings (Opinion) By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 13 - People who eat sugar on a daily basis typically crave even more sugar. It can correctly be called an addiction...

Rebound on a Mini-Trampoline: Flow Lymph and Fight Disease By Barbi Trejo, citizen journalist December 13 - Rebounding is a great exercise for the entire body, especially the lymphatic system. Rebounding involves jumping...

Body Cleansing Rids Negative Emotions By Kim Evans, citizen journalist December 13 - Ever notice that negative emotions sometimes linger past their time? It`s often seen when a person is triggered...

Beware: Adulteration of Essential Oils, Part III By Angela Eksteins, citizen journalist December 13 - Lack of regulation within the essential oil industry means consumers should arm themselves with the knowledge...

Learn How to Simulate Natural Twilight for Better Sleep By Melanie Grimes, citizen journalist December 11 - In our industrialized society, we have lost natural twilight, the time of night when the moon rises and we move...

Conquer Holiday Stress with Foods Packed with Stress Vitamins By DaNae Johnson, Master Herbalist, citizen journalist December 11 - We find ourselves in the middle of the holidays with stress creeping into our lives. Weaving a vitamin group...

Enjoy Healthy and Hearty Winter Comfort Food Recipes By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 11 - It is a wonderful feeling to come out of the freezing winter cold into a warm house and a delicious home cooked...

How to Host a Junk Food, Candy Free Party for Kids By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 10 - Many party hosts feel they are giving kids the ultimate treat by spreading a table laden with every imaginable...

Discover the Secrets of Anti-Aging Adaptogenic Herbs, Part II By Paul Fassa, citizen journalist December 10 - There are several adaptogenic herbs from traditional Chinese medicine that can be used as tonics safely and...

Snack Your Way to Health with Pistachio Nuts By David Victor, citizen journalist December 10 - Whether you are trying to lose weight or just eat a healthier diet, snacking can be a huge problem. No matter...

Benefit from Aerobic Exercise By Kim Evans, citizen journalist December 10 - A recent study just found that exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, is connected with having a higher IQ...

Fluoride Causes Premature Births, Brain Degradation, Bone Loss, Cancer and Hormone Disruption By Ethan Huff, citizen journalist December 9 - A recent study conducted by researchers from the State University of New York (SUNY) found that fluoride ingestion...

Hemp Protein: Eat the Nutrients By Amie Sugat, citizen journalist December 9 - Researchers claim that if no other food is consumed, hemp seeds could sustain a human life for a few months...

How a Healthy Diet Can Prevent Depression By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 9 - The World Health Organization predicts that depression will become the second highest cause of the global disease...

Find Your Health Magic Bullet (Opinion) By Hesh Goldstein, citizen journalist December 9 - Everyone is looking for the health "magic bullet". We all want to be well and not plagued with sickness or infirmity...

Many Types of Balsamic Vinegar Contain High Levels of Lead By Ethan Huff, citizen journalist December 8 - Findings from a November 9, 2009, Environmental Health News report have revealed that many varieties of balsamic...

Smoking Increases and Risk for Bladder Cancer Increases Too By Frank Mangano, citizen journalist December 8 - In the latest example of all good things eventually coming to an end, smoking is on the increase in America...

The Truth Behind the Virus Mania of Big Pharma Part II (Opinion) By Paul Fassa, citizen journalist December 8 - A lot of virology and biotechnology is involved with genetic technology, genes and their proteins, and retroviruses...

Homemade Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Fragrances Make Great Gifts By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 8 - Looking for an all-natural homemade gift idea for family members or friends? Making a personalized perfume made...

Consider Healthy Snack Ideas and Finger Foods for Your Toddler By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 7 - A key factor in feeding toddlers healthy snacks and avoiding tantrums is to be organized. Toddlers are typically...

Avoid the Sodium Saturation Point By Frank Mangano, citizen journalist December 7 - The dangers of an eating regimen that's high in sodium are well known, and given the recent report that the...

Discover the Secrets of Anti-Aging Adaptogenic Herbs, Part I By Paul Fassa, citizen journalist December 7 - For the past 2500 plus years, both Chinese and Indian Ayruvedic health systems have used adaptogenic herbs as...

Beware: Adulteration of Essential Oils, Part II By Angela Eksteins, citizen journalist December 7 - Adulterating an essential oil alters its naturally occurring synergistic components and diminishes its therapeutic...

Study Reveals Stronger Muscles Lead to Better Brain Function By Ethan Huff, citizen journalist December 5 - A recent study published in the November 2009 issue of Archives of Neurology revealed that the greater muscle...

Beware: Adulteration of Essential Oils, Part I By Angela Eksteins, citizen journalist December 5 - Adulteration (the `stretching` or `extending`) of genuine essential oils, in order to increase profits or to...

Use Tips from David Wolfe to Increase Bone Density By Barbi Trejo, citizen journalist December 5 - The well-known author and supporter of the raw-vegan lifestyle, David Wolfe (www.davidwolfe.com) states that...

Use Home Spa Solutions for Aching, Tired and Smelly Feet By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 5 - Women in particular tend to wear shoes that contribute to foot problems and back trouble, largely as a result...

Learn Why You May Need More Vitamin B12 By Elizabeth Walling, citizen journalist December 4 - A deficiency in vitamin B12 often goes unrecognized until it has progressed to the point of anemia. A mild or...

Glucosamine and Omega-3s are a Winning Com-bone-ation By Frank Mangano, citizen journalist December 4 - Glucosamine has a virtual monopoly in the joint health market, but a recent study from Germany shows that glucosamine...

Potential of Pterostilbene in Human Health is Promising By Deanna Dean, citizen journalist December 4 - You may not have heard of pterostilbene (pronounced "tero-Still-bean) yet. No, it's not a paleontologist' 160...

Foot Reflexology Massage Relieves Stress and Back Pain By Fleur Hupston, citizen journalist December 4 - Reflexology is the exerting of pressure on targeted areas of the feet (or hands) using the acupressure points...

Lose Weight with Appetite Suppressing Foods By Sunny Griffis, citizen journalist December 3 - The hunger associated with losing weight can seem daunting, and may even discourage many people from maintaining...