
Fraudulent Organic Community
We thought the problem was limited to fraudulent overseas suppliers; but fake organics are also grown in the US, and the USDA is clueless. Action Alert! A Missouri farmer has been charged with ripping off food companies and consumers by falsely marketing more than $140 million worth of corn, soybeans, and wheat as organic. Observers have called the scale of this fraud “jaw dropping” and likely the largest case of its kind involving US farmers. The level of deception in the or

Artificial Sweeteners, Diet Soda, Increase Risks
Ever find yourself wondering, “Is diet soda bad for you?” It may seem like a better option compared to sugary soda, but the science shows that viewpoint falls flat. And now, we have even more reason to avoid soda at all costs. Artifiicially sweetened drinks increase risk of stroke and dementia. In other words, it’s hammering your brain. Researchers at Boston University crunched the numbers and found that people who diet soda are nearly three times more likely to experience st

Helichrysum Essential Oil
This beautiful flower offer a myriad of health benefits. Scientific studies are showing benefits such as; reducing burnout and exhaustion, preventing weight gain and more. Helichrysum is the Latin name for a flowering plant meaning "immortal" or "everlasting". Famous for its exotic, spicy scent, many perfume makers use helichrysum in their products. The flowers and leaves of helichrysum plants have additional uses in traditional medicine in Europe, particularly Italy, Spain,

Water; Hydrated? Or Dehydrated?
When you're thirsty, it's almost too late. You're already dehydrated. Two out of three people have some form of chronic dehydration. Are you parched? Below are various ways, symptoms, to tell if your body is dehydrated. 1. Chronic Fatigue - Blood and other bodily fluids are comprised mainly of water. When you get dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker and your heart has to expend more energy to keep oxygen and nutrients moving throughout the circulatory system. If you feel ti