by Arjun Walia Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are the primary type of fat found in coconut oil. MCT’s have been found to boost cognitive performance in older adults suffering from memory disorders like Alzheimer’s. What’s most astonishing about this fact is that brain function is…
by Bernie Carr The most obvious aspect of being prepared is the acquisition of supplies and gear. But that is not all there is to it. These activities are actually very important and should not be skipped in favor of the more exciting activities of…
by Sayer Ji StarLink™ maize, the first genetically modified organism to be pulled off the market over a decade ago due to safety concerns, was recently found to be contaminating food products in Saudi Arabia. Does this mean that an illegal form of GM corn…
by Heather Callaghan In an odd turn of events, raw milk and pastured-egg farmer Alvin Schlangen, who received a court victory last September, was brought up on the same charges again and found guilty. Jury nullification, which is frequently upheld in Minnesota, was the saving…
By Jonathan Parker A while back we posted an article about the benefits of Aquaponic Gardening. I’d just like to share a couple photos and a quick update on the systems we built for our greenhouse. The systems consist of a 325 gallon IBC built…
By Mae Chan Greek scientists suggest that drinking their native coffee boiled could result in better cardiovascular health and help explain the long lives enjoyed by residents on the island of Ikaria. In general, coffee — one of the most consumed beverages worldwide — is…
by Arjun Walia Coca-Cola plans to run its very first ad defending Aspartame and the safety of artificial sweeteners. This move comes as a result of a dramatic drop in sales within the past year. This is great news; it goes to show how much…
By Jonathan Parker Nothing beats being able to reach over to your window and pluck fresh herbs for tea or garnish for a nice meal. Not all of us have a green thumb, so growing plants indoors might seem a little out of our league. Here…
By Daisy Luther What better way to celebrate basil season than to make fresh pesto? That potent, garlicky sauce is the bedrock of many quick, simple meals. Not only is it delicious, but it’s loaded with nutrients and antioxidants! Pesto contains vitamins A, K, and…
by Sayer Ji One so-called ‘incurable disease’ that afflicts millions of people around the world is type 1 diabetes. Unlike type 2 diabetes, where the body becomes resistant to its own insulin, type 1 is characterized by the inability of the body to produce enough…
by Alanna Ketler When it comes to chemical additives in water one of the biggest things that keeps me skeptical of the way it is done is the fact that it is done without our consent. We have no choice. I believe that if it…
by Anna Hunt Most Americans don’t realize that they are completely dependent on the ‘just-in-time’ food system that brings food from factories, industry farms, shipyards and the like, through a series of warehouses and distribution centers, to the local supermarket and grocery stores. If you’ve…
by Tess Pennington Protective clothing is essential in terms of disaster preparedness supplies, and are especially important for camping and survival. Harsh UV rays, poisonous plants, insect bites and protection against changing weather are good reasons to wear protective clothing for survival or while camping…
By Erin Schumacher If you haven’t already learned the numerous ways to use baking soda to effectively and cheaply clean your home then it is about time! Baking soda, also called bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate raises cakes and calms heartburn. It also fulfills…
By Daisy Luther The lower your income is, the more difficult it is to be particular about what you feed your family. This probably isn’t an earth-shattering revelation to anyone, but if you feel like experimenting, try to buy a week’s worth of healthy food…
By Jeffrey Green Imagine if there was a food you could eat that would help in the fight against lung cancer. An everyday food that, when eaten raw, could cut the chances of not only lung cancer but bowel cancer and other serious health problems….
By Jonathan Parker At this point it shouldn’t surprise anyone that many “treatments” offered by conventional medicine have the potential to do as much harm as good. While many amazing and life-saving discoveries continue to be presented, many people are finding their journey to wellness lies…
By Catherine J Frompovich According to The Himalayan online newspaper, August 10, 2013, and its story “US vaccine may be behind bird flu,” “…the unauthorized use of vaccines meant to fight bird flu, especially a USA-made vaccine, may have caused bird flu outbreak in Bhaktapur,”…
by Heather Callaghan A new genetically modified crop of ‘Golden rice’ was weeks away from harvest in the Philippines. It was reportedly going to be submitted to authorities for evaluation. This was an important milestone as other countries like Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia were considering…
By Erin Schumacher This soup really can be three different things! 1. An appetizer before the main event 2. An entree in itself 3. Leftover salad dressing the next day! So – no reason not to make it in large batches! Oh yes, and it…
