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Getting to the "MEAT" of Your Steak

 

 

      Before you buy another piece of meat that is NOT organic*, allow me to share some startling facts with you about cloned meat, and then I’ll continue my commentary:

·  The Center for Food Safety states that as many as 50% of cow clones have “Large Offspring Syndrome.” Symptoms include unusually high birth weight that endangers the mother, and a long list of organ and systemic abnormalities including heart problems and immature lung development; if it’s affecting the animals its affecting those who consume their products, dah! Click to continue reading...

 

Eleven Dangerous Chemicals in Your Home, Office and Vehicle

Household consumer products injure 33.1 million people in the United States every year. These incidents cost $800 billion in related expenses from death, injury or property damages. And many scientists are starting to believe that, in particular, the chemicals found in a wide variety of the goods you use every day may be more toxic than previously thought.

This brain scan shows a healthy brain to the left and one exposed to chemicals on the right...talk about losing one's marbles! Need more proof? I don't. Click to continue reading...

Metabolic Modifiers: The Saboteur's That Maintain Unhealthy Weight

It's a new year....are those old extra pounds still taking up residence in your body?

If so, you're not alone. What most dieters don't realize is that their weight-loss attempts are more than likely being sabotaged by what is called Metabolic Modifiers; allow me to explain. Click here to continue reading...

MARS: Multiple Allergic Response Syndromes Part 2 of 2

 

The Role of the Lymphatic System

 

  The lymph nodes act as filtering stations, detecting foreign and potentially harmful substances in the lymph fluid; acting like spongy filter sacks as part of the lymph system. Lymph fluid in an adult equals one to two quarts; accounting for 1% to 3% of body weight. The lymph system is basically the body’s secondary circulation system, thus toxic substances are circulated throughout the system directly through the lymph ducts and nodes connected to the small and large intestines. Click here to continue reading...