By Heather Callaghan Many people take it for granted that if they make food from their home, they can sell it. It’s only recently that some states have partially decriminalized the act with the emergence of “cottage food laws.” And perhaps one might think that…
By Heather Callaghan If a type of whole food is considered “evil,” chances are, popular opinion will reverse – just give it time. I don’t believe there are “perfect” or “evil” foods or diets. Ingredients, process and agricultural practices are a different story. Therefore, it…
Heather Callaghan Would you believe we live in a culture that pushes people into pitying others – but not being there for them? To “brightside” them, but not truly comfort? Or to overreact in an attempt to “feel for them?” (and they end up having…
By Heather Callaghan Aside from getting away with food creations for a bake sale, charity event and sometimes farmers markets – selling home baked goods is just now starting to come back in legal style. Federal code practically banished the idea, but with the recession…
By Heather Callaghan Actor and comedian Jim Carrey’s recent surprise commencement speech at Maharishi University of Management is really resonating with a lot of people, according to social media tickers. It was filled with humor, stories and Carrey’s imparted spiritual advice. But not many people…
Vimeo – Short Documentary A film by Jeff Wirth This inspiring short takes you on a journey as a young woman tries to save the forest, risking it all for the place she loves the most. Although she struggles, she comes out a legend. Take…
By Heather Callaghan This could save a life some day. Or make a camping trip slightly less inconvenient. Or save you a trip the store when your modern chintzy can opener inevitably breaks the first time you use it (true story for me). These three…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Some cartoons or something thought to be ‘comedic’ or contradicts “logic” routinely have been referred to as “Frick and Frack” cartoons. This website shows numerous illustrations of what this writer would call “illogical logic.” Nothing is more illogical, perhaps, than fracking—the…
by Joe Martino First a statistic, the average restaurant produces about 100,000 lbs of garbage per year. That is 273 lbs a day on average! This garbage can range from paper, plastics, metals, packaging and so on. Most restaurants are using ridiculous amounts of products…
by Aaron Dykes Excitotoxins disrupt the neuroendocrine system, triggering depression, scientists believe. Is your depression caused by an inflammatory response? Could excitoxins in the diet in the form of MSG and aspartame be the culprits behind symptoms of depression, behavior disorders and even suicidal tendencies?…
You are what you eat– it’s a saying that’s always reminded us to be conscious about what we consume. But as more genetically engineered foods hit grocery store shelves and a dearth of research into the effects of GMOs are published — consumers and environmentalists…
By Jeffrey Green The CDC claims HPV, short for Human Papillomavirus, is a common virus in both women and men, and can cause certain cancers. Therefore, the CDC recommends all children ages 11-12 (including boys) be vaccinated for the “common” virus that affects a tiny…
by Heather Callaghan No, this is not a tabloid – it’s real. According to several videos, which are posted below, robotic insects have made their first controlled flight. According to the creators of Robobee: “The demonstration of the first controlled flight of an insect-sized robot…
by Arjun Walia Below is a quick and informative video that documents the rise of superweeds, which have now spread to over 60 million acres of farmland in the United States alone. In the 1990s, Monsanto introduced a new line of seeds called “Roundup Ready,”…
by Kevin Samson Fresh water supplies are under assault on multiple fronts. Front page news at the moment are the effects of the ongoing droughts in California and Brazil – both are incredibly important areas to the global food supply. At the same time, corporate…
By Jeffrey Green You’re probably still shivering at the thought of this past winter, but the summer heat is right around the corner and with it comes the dreaded high electric costs of cooling your house. What if there was a cheap, easy-to-make alternative to…
by Aaron Dykes One way to fight the power of Big Agra and, in turn, fight for issues you care about – like, perhaps, promoting Organic food, avoiding pesticides and GMOs, or promoting the local economy – is to support your local farmer. Just who…
by Joe Martino This is no longer seen as alternative news or ‘conspiracy,’ not long ago what alternative health research has been saying for years is now admitted in the mainstream: most sunscreens on the market actually speed up your risk of skin cancer, as…
by Catherine J. Frompovich If ever there were a war on for one’s allegiance about food philosophies, the U.S.’s apparent main political adversary, Russia, probably would win it hands down. Why? Well, Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is quoted as saying, “If the Americans like…
Natural Blaze You can help complete this documentary. You can be a part of ensuring that this groundbreaking video on vaccine safety is completed. Featuring a discussion between Boyd Haley and Paul Offit, the documentary offers important insights on what can happen when industry profits,…
