Alternative healers have been saying this for a while - now comes the scientific proof. (Or: another good reason to order Indian food)
According to a new study eating curry or more specifically Turmeric “…shows promise for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease…”
Bon Appétit!
To read the full article from Yahoo News Click Here
Ayurvedic Homemade cold Remedies
The cold season is here (At list it is in Colorado, where we just got 1 foot of snow…) with those dripping noses and chest coughs. If you have already experienced the benefits of Ayurveda or just willing to try it, you will enjoy this article. It has recipes for homemade Ayurvedic remedies to fight off colds.
*I strongly recommend using organic ingredients; if you’re trying to help your body and immune system you might as well nourish it and not put chemicals in it… its just common sense.
To Read the article from safnews.com, Click Here
As the seasons once again begin to shift, nature provides us with many nutrient-packed ingredients lying around the yard that are ideal for compost. Eco-cycling is the most basic form of sustainability and can be practiced right from your home. With the right ingredients your plant and vegetable waste can evolve into a hearty source of nutrients that will allow your next garden to thrive. Garden Organic has put together some easy instructions on how to make your own compost. From mixture ingredients and instructions to building a bin and application, their online guide is available to help you make the best organic mix so your plants may thrive. You can access Garden Organic’s guide here.
Renaissance Universal features article addressing Western medicine versus other methods of healing
“Medicine and Multiculturalism” by Ziauddin Sardar was featured in the online magazine Renaissance Universal, which delves into the crucial question, “Who should the power of healing belong to: the patient or the doctor?” The article takes a close look at the differences stiffling Western principles of medicine and health with the more traditional practices of “Eastern” or “alternative” methods. Sardar brings to light the fact that most modern medicine was based on the cultural practices of indigeneous people all over the world, only to then demonize the very examples they followed as substandard models that were merely inefficiant and superstitious. From midwifery to holistic healing, Sardar confronts the western stereotypes of methods that have been utilized for ages long before the emergence of Western medicine. “How we enjoy life, what we think of our bodies and how we treat them, how we shape our environment—all this is governed by our worldview. While worldviews shape lifestyle, lifestyles determine our states of health.” (more…)
Recent issue of The Nation Magazine offers extensive reports into America’s food habits
“Wake up America! Pay attention to what you eat!” That is the message on the cover of the September 11 issue of The Nation Magazine that is completely dedicated to examining America’s food ethics. From Wal-Mart and organics, to Monsanto, fast food, and holistic healing being used to renew New Orleans, the publication digs deep into every aspect of what we serve on our plates and the culture it perpetuates. Other articles feature investigations into labor rights within the agricultural industry, humanitarian rights regarding global hunger, and the reformation of lunches in public schools. (more…)
The PEW Center on Global Climate Change has issued two sister reports that outline practical measures for farms and forestlands to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by up to 24%. Currently the U.S. is the leading producer of those harmful emissions that deplete the ozone, contributing to 50% of all global greenhouse gases. The reports state that by storing an increase of carbon in the ground, as well as converting non-forestlands to forest and growing biomass to use for energy, that both local governments and land-owners can work together to help remedy the environmental crisis. Although these regulations are written as a proposal for U.S. policy, anyone may benefit from their insight and recommendations that encourage everyone to participate. You may read the reports, “Agricultural & Forestlands: U.S. Carbon Policy Strategies” and “Agriculture’s Role in Greenhouse Gas Mitigation”, free of charge on the PEW website by clicking here.
OCA issues label warning for Congress
The Organic Consumers Association is encouraging citizens to swiftly take action against the “National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005″ in order that food industries may continue to be required to post vital safety labels on their products. On March 8, 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill with a 283-139 vote that would allow the Food and Drug Administration to trump all state laws that do not coincide with the bill backed by Big Food Corporations. The bill will now go before Congress for approval. Currently, food safety requirements are controlled at the state level where 80 percent of all food inspections occur. Critics argue that the bill would take away any state governments’ authority to enforce that such ingredients as those that cause cancer, birth defects, allergic reactions, as well as genetically modified ingredients (such as recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone) be labeled on food packaging. This latest assualt on the food industry comes as consumers continue to further their strides towards a culture embracing the vitality of sustainable organic agriculture and natural nutrition - an evolution that has definitely stung the business of conventional and genetically-modified foods, as they are now forced to seek a bandage from Washington for their unethical and harmful standards. (more…)
Seduced by Snacks? No, Not You
When it comes to the slippery issues of snacking and portion control, no one thinks he or she is the schmo who digs deep into the snack bowl without thinking, or orders dessert just because a restaurant plays a certain kind of music. Read More from the NY Times
Research: Turmeric may help against colon cancer
“We found that in colon cancer cells, neurotensin increases not just the rate of growth but also other critical things, including cell migration and metastasis,” said senior author B. Mark Evers. “The fact that all that can be turned off by this natural product, curcumin, was really remarkable.” Read full story
Here we are at EXPO East 2006 in Baltimore MD!
Regular cups of tea can help speed recovery from stress, researchers from University College London (UCL) said on Wednesday… Read More
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If you’re wondering whether the fruit or vegetable you’re buying is organic, conventional or genetically modified, look at the PLU (product look-up code) that appears on produce stickers.
Conventionally grown produce stickers are four digits long and begin with the numbers 3 or 4, PLU stickers on organically grown produce are five digits long and begin with the number 9. And PLU codes for genetically modified produce are also five digits but begin with 8.
For example, conventional bananas would be code 4011, organic bananas, 94011 and genetically modified bananas, 84011.
