When grandparents and grandchildren are able to live close together so that each can spend a great deal of time with the other, many fascinating bonds emerge! Not only that, but research shows that raising children near to their grandparents presents many scientific benefits, such that go beyond free, convenient babysitting for parents. While it’s …
There’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to things like butter — especially grass-fed butter — and cooking oils. From margarine to butter to coconut oil and olive oil, figuring out which ingredients to add to your kitchen cabinet can feel incredibly overwhelming. Margarine is one of the most common ingredients out …
Keeping fruits and vegetables clean is an important step for making sure they’re safe to eat, yet it’s easy to skip or rush through. A quick rinse under the tap might seem enough, especially with organic produce. But it’s not just pesticides that can be an issue. Bacteria and germs can cling to the surface, …
As winter approaches, the chill in the air often brings with it the season of sniffles and sneezes. For many, this means stocking up on over-the-counter medications to combat the dreaded cold and flu. However, a growing number of people are embracing natural remedies to fortify their immune systems before illness strikes. Among these remedies, …
When schools in California’s Sausalito Marin City District return to session this August, they will be the first in the nation to serve their students 100 percent organic meals, sustainably sourced and free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). More than 500 students at Bayside MLK Jr. Academy in Marin City and Willow Creek Academy in …
Kids these days are drawing quite the bad rap. We’ve all heard the familiar complaints, they’re always on those darn phones, they just don’t pay attention and where oh where is the respect? Though, perhaps it’s time to cut the kids some slack and examine the root issues. Truth is, the foundation for developing well-adjusted …
Your pantry may be bare at home, and your grocery store shelves may be empty, but Florida farms are having the opposite problem. There are many Florida farms with too much produce and no place to sell it. But now, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is offering to solve both problems …
People tend to enjoy owning pets of various kinds. Some people like dogs and cats while others lean towards much bigger friends: horses. Studies are done all the time to determine the benefits of owning different kinds of pets, such as a recent study that was just completed in Western North Carolina, Northern Virginia, and …
Dear Reader: These are extraordinary times we’re living in, and while we’ve always got an eye toward health and wellness, sometimes it’s not just about calories and fat grams. Self-care might look like an over-the-top carpet picnic in the living room, or sweet treats that aren’t normally a part of your diet. We believe that …
Root canal is a commonly performed procedure in most adults. But is it a wise one? Dr. Robert Kulacz, a dentist, has spent a significant portion of his professional career trying to answer this question. What he discovered profoundly changed his life, and led him to write a book about his findings called, The Toxic Tooth: How …
The human brain remains one of the most enigmatic organs, even in today’s age of scientific breakthroughs. Hidden within its intricate networks is the pineal gland, a small yet crucial component often referred to as the “third eye.” Recent discoveries, however, are revealing its deeper significance. Alarmingly, there seems to be a compelling link between …
A mouse that had stopped building nests began doing it again after researchers gave it two injections of an experimental nanoparticle treatment. The same animals also performed better on a memory test, while researchers found more neurons in their brains. The treatment, called Nano-ERASER, is still years away from becoming a human therapy. Yet the …