Antibiotics in Organic Apples and Pears to End?
In the spring of 2013, online petitions were making the rounds via social media asking the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) to stop allowing …
Archives for 2013
Let’s Meat-Up at Polyface Farm
I have some great news to share today, dear readers about Polyface Farm. In a few short weeks, I am finally going to visit, something I’ve …
How to Do a Hair Detox to Enjoy Beautiful Locks Naturally
Modern women – both young and old – are beset with media messages conveying an unrealistic and unattainable ideal of beauty at almost …
Crossfit for Improved Sports Performance at Any Level
There are few things more near and dear to my heart than Crossfit training for strength, power and speed. It enables you to gain muscle and strength …
Quick and Easy Homemade Fly Trap (REALLY works!)
This effective, simple, and easy to make homemade fly trap can be assembled in minutes with an empty soda bottle and some old produce as bait. Outdoor …
How to Fly with Fresh Milk
Today I am doing a happy dance because two of my children come home from nearly two weeks away at camp – over a thousand miles away! The last …
Lunchables Inventor Won’t Feed Them to His Own Kids
The creator of the Lunchables brand of processed foods won’t feed them to his own children because “we eat healthy”. If there is …
Finding Healthy Soy Sauce: The Good, Bad, and Very Ugly
What to look for when sourcing healthy soy sauce to obtain all the health benefits from the traditional brewing process and which substitutes are best …
Andy-monium! Wimbledon’s New Champ Fueled by Raw Food
What a win! Andy Murray’s dramatic Wimbledon victory this weekend was doubly sweet for the 26 year old Scot. Not only was it the first …
Local Food in the Crosshairs: The Unbelievable Saga of Mark and Jill Baker
I first met Mark and Jill Baker at the Speakers’ Dinner at the 2012 Wise Traditions Conference in Santa Clara, California. Â Mark, Jill and I sat …
Breastfeeding Viewed as Potential Terrorist Activity by New York Country Club
When ignorance about breastfeeding coincides with an irrational fear of terrorists, what do you get? A very nasty scene at a ritzy New York Country …
10 Ways to Avoid Fluoride in Kombucha
Strategies for avoiding fluoride in kombucha whether you brew your own or buy at the store so you can continue to enjoy this healthful and traditional …