Supporting the local economy not only helps local businesses bottom line, it can also mean a healthier consumer.  When foods are bought at the grocery store, it often travels thousands of miles.  The food is often picked before it is ripe, and then sprayed with chemicals so the produce looks ripe when placed in the [...]

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It is common dinner table talk to discuss the happenings of the day.  But are we truly being present when we relive our past events with another?  Perhaps if everyone was a bit more comfortable with silence, we would notice life happening all around us at each moment.  Talking about life happening in front of [...]

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Do you know anyone that has or has had cancer, heart disease or diabetes?  What if these diseases could be prevented and even cured simply by what we eat. Our food system has degraded and the emphasis on processed foods, animal protein and dairy, has put devastating effects on obesity and the general health of [...]

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As 2012 approaches, it is a perfect time to look ahead as to the changes that may take place in our society.  Many believe that 2012 is the time of great acceleration of higher consciousness for humans.  For those unprepared, it may be a very challenging time.  For those eager for the changes and making [...]

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Everyone this side of preschool has heard the saying, “the truth shall set you free.”  As we get wiser, it becomes clearer that this doesn’t just mean, tell the truth, do not lie, and you will feel well.  It is actually one of the most beautiful and truthful quotes to live by.  Let’s explore… At [...]

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So here we are again this holiday season when frugal is fashionable.  Last year we talked about gift giving from garage sales, and other thrifty ways to save and reuse.  This year, consider focusing on boosting your local economy by buying gifts at Farmers Markets or local small businesses that you care about. It turns [...]

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I would like to know how people feel about possible mandatory H1N1 vaccinations.  What is the truth behind the safety of vaccinations?  Is anyone feeling safe about taking this vaccine?  Do you feel safe taking any?  If school children are required to take this vaccine, are you concerned?   Please comment.   http://www.mvvic.org/en/vaccination/articles/vaccine-may-be-more-dangerous-than-swine-flu.html

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In an economy where people are losing their jobs, I think it’s possible we will end up more appreciative of the things that matter most in this world.  Instead of spending and trying to get our economy back to where it was, let’s stop and listen to the lessons and the gifts it is bringing [...]

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Processing methods are not visible and readily known to consumers. As an example, many people are unaware that most non-organic baby carrots are bleached for long shelf-life (not listed on the ingredients). Salt is often bleached and heated to high temperatures which remove essential minerals we need.   Processing of dairy, wheat, grains are other [...]

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Ban the use of injecting hormones in livestock, poultry. Hormones make the animals plump, and consumption causes obesity.  Obesity is one of the leading causes of heart disease not to mention the hormonal issues we suffer due to this practice. Are there other thoughts to this practice?  What about anti-biotics?

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