The basis for good health in our dogs is diet and the key to good health is prevention. The more natural and fresh the diet, the more nutrients are available for your dog's body to use in building a good immune system which will in turn ward off illness and disease. Organic and natural dog […]
Each year, as spring pushes winter aside and the air warms, there are certain thoughts, certain cravings that return after months of absence. For many, one of those cravings is for watermelon.
Watermelons are grown in 44 of the continental United States. If you purchase watermelons in a western state, chances are they were grown in […]
A large part of organic agriculture involves the health of the soil and the ecosystems in which crops and livestock are raised. Foods certified as organic must be produced using growing methods that minimize soil erosion and that maintain or enhance the fertility of the soil. All the chemicals in the world can't nourish a […]
The advantage of going organic in skin care is the fact you are minimizing your skin's intake of harmful chemicals present in most synthetic skin care products. There have been studies noting the adverse effects of substances especially those derived from petroleum and others that are possibly carcinogens. However, it's a big question whether […]
Are you getting ripped off when you buy organic green tea? In non-traditional markets, green tea drinkers are perhaps more health conscious than your average tea drinker. For that reason they seek the highest quality product for the most benefit, and that naturally leads to organic green tea. There are many reasons for buying organic, […]
Mulching is the practice of placing a loose surface onto the surface of soil in your flower or vegetable garden in order to protect, insulate and beautify the area. This loose covering is called a mulch and it can be either of an organic or inorganic variety. Examples of mulches include compost, stone and grass […]
The seven-day menu which I have devised is based on Doctor Ben Feingold findings that aspirin containing food, preservative, artificial food colourings and flavours lead to hyperactivities in children.
Aspirin is the name of the drug acetylsalicylic acid and some foods contain salicylates, Doctor Ben Feingold found that by removing foods that contain salicylates from hyperactive […]
An organic herb farm can be rewarding financially, physically, and emotionally. Even a small organic herb farm can produce a good harvest. You can use the herbs yourself, or sell them for profit at a farmer's market. You will want to plan, of course. You will need to learn a number of things before getting […]
Organic seeds in jewelry. The idea struck me as odd when I first heard of it, but then I remembered teaching classes of school children how to string dried beans to make necklaces and bracelets. The beans were not organic seed, and the string was mere cotton twine, so the results were rough and un-wearable. […]
Skin Care is an all over body process because your skin is the largest and most protective organ you have. Your feet are especially vulnerable because they take constant abuse from friction and elements but they do not produce sebum, which is your natural oil. These organic skin care recipes for feet are fabulous when […]