Ever feel like you are just being told to do things and not given much of a choice. Eating healthy is not a natural happening in the U.S. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is loaded with sugar and simple carbohydrates. Where did this diet come from? Would our "Mother Knows Best" Mom of the 50's who was into protecting her … [Read more...]
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Irradiation of Food: Is it really safe?
What is irradiation? Irradiation is a form of decontamination that is used to kill microorganisms, bacteria, yeasts, molds, etc. It is used to help extend the shelf life of food products like dried herbs, teas, potatoes, flour, vegetables, fruits and more. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has … [Read more...]
Big Berkey Water Filter System *Review*
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We recently were given the chance to do a review of the Big Berkey Water Filter System. How could I say no? I had heard about these systems for years, but had never gotten my hands on one. If you are interested in an system that will remove everything bad (including lots of maintenance), while leaving you with pure great … [Read more...]
A Guide To Water Filter Systems
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Gone are the days of just drinking water out of the garden hose on that hot summer day. Today in our modern world we have very full busy lives and our water has gotten just as busy. What am I talking about? Polluted water. We need water daily to survive and to be truly healthy we need healthy water. Let's look at some … [Read more...]
Fluoride In Drinking Water = Poison
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Ever since I was a kid I have been told that fluoride was needed to keep my teeth healthy. It was and still is in most tooth pastes and many water supplies. Heck they even came out with a fluoride rinse for kids and adults. Even the American Dental Association endorses many of these fluoride products. Let's pull back the … [Read more...]
