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We now live in a world where our food has been so weirdly transformed that its cellular state is almost unrecognizable in nature. The farming industry has become more and more like a Jekyll and Hyde experiment to build the biggest monster possible without stopping to consider the after effects. Our soil, and the food that grows out of it, has rapidly caused new mutations and genetic anomalies in our children and youth like we’ve never seen before. Despite all of this going on, there is hope, but we need change, and we need it now. It all begins with...

The smell of cinnamon in the air can warm both the heart and home with its sweet aroma. Whether baking with it or adding a simple sprinkle, the tasty addition of this simple spice can take your dish to the next level. Do we know where it comes from or what the benefits of cinnamon really are though? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons we need to spice up our lives a little more with this powerful natural remedy.     Where does cinnamon come from?  Cinnamon is harvested from the inner barks of the Cinnamomum tree and the peels form small...

Did you know that most household cleaning products contain an average of 17 toxic VOCs – volatile organic compounds? These compounds are known to cause headaches, nausea, respiratory issues and even cancer, as stated in a study by Professor Anne Steinemann. Steinmann and her colleges tested 25 home cleaning products and found that – “Each product emitted [one to eight] toxic or hazardous chemicals, and close to half (44 percent) generated at least 1 of 24 carcinogenic hazardous air pollutants, such as acetaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde or methylene chloride. These hazardous air pollutants have no safe exposure level, according to the...

The New York Times “Spotlight on the Home” series once published this very useful information for solving everyday problems with the humble but amazing cucumber. Be sure to plant some in your garden because they are so easy to grow. Pick them when they are small and young to put in your salads, and use the bigger ones for refreshing your home. Read more of my tips on how to solve almost any problem with the amazing Cucumber. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just onecucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, VitaminB6,...