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2005: The great debate over Indian fry bread

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0820frybread20-ON.html Aug. 20, 2005 09:45 PM Associated Press SELLS- When you first see it, plopped down on a paper plate in all its caloric bliss, the round, doughy treat is so appealing, so alluring it’s hard to believe this wondrous sight can cause anything but delight. But fry bread, that fluffy concoction American Indian women lovingly make in their kitchens and people line up for at powwows and western fairs, has come under attack as a hazard to health. OAS_AD(‘BoxAd’) Suzan Shown Harjo, a Cheyenne and Muscogee Indian, wasn’t trying to cause a debate. She just was exhausted with yet another one of her relatives dying of diabetes. She zoned in on fry bread as a culprit and whipped out a January column for Indian […] Read More

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Do Soy Foods Negatively Affect Your Thyroid?

A Look at the Downsides of Soy by Mary Shomon It seems that there’s isn’t a newspaper, magazine or news program that hasn’t recently featured a story on the amazing health benefits of soy food products and soy/isoflavone supplements. Soy is promoted as a healthy alternative to estrogen replacement for some women, as a possibly way to reduce the risk of breast cancer, as a way to minimize menopause symptoms, and as a healthier, low-fat protein alternative for meats and poultry. But what all the positive stories fail to mention is that there is a very real — but very overlooked — downside to the heavy or long-term use of soy products. Soy products increase the risk of thyroid disease. And this danger is particularly […] Read More

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Budwig Diet

The Flaxseed (Linseed) oil diet was originally proposed by Dr. Johanna Budwig, a German biochemist and expert on fats and oils, in 1951. Dr. Budwig holds a Ph.D. in Natural Science, has undergone medical training, and was schooled in pharmaceutical science, physics, botany and biology. She is best known for her extensive research on the properties and benefits of flaxseed oil combined with sulphurated proteins in the diet, and over the years has published a number of books on the subject, including “Cancer–A Fat Problem,” “The Death of the Tumor,” and “True Health Against Arteriosclerosis, Heart Infarction & Cancer.” Dr. Budwig found that the blood of seriously ill cancer patients was deficient in certain important essential ingredients which included substances called phosphatides and lipoproteins, while […] Read More

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2004: Cattle Drive: What’s in that burger you’re eating?

Every hamburger has meat and fat from 50 to 100 cattle, coming from two to four countries. By Alex Pulaski and Andy Dworkin Newshouse News Service Published in the Jackson Citizen Patriot February 22, 2004 In just 4 ounces, a typical burger patty is packed with the meat and fat of 50 to 100 cattle from multiple states and two to four countries. Eat two hamburgers a week — as the average American does — and in a year’s time the consumer samples a stampede: 5,200 to 10,400 cattle. As the nation’s first mad cow case redefines the rules of beef production, the numbers create new questions about America’s favorite meat: What health risk does a hamburger pose? Does it accelerate the spread of mad […] Read More

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2010: Bayer Admits GMO Contamination Out of Control

by DAVID GUTIERREZ (NATURAL NEWS) (April 15, 2010) Drug and chemical giant Bayer AG has admitted that there is no way to stop the uncontrolled spread of its genetically modified crops. “Even the best practices can”t guarantee perfection,” said Mark Ferguson, the company”s defense lawyer in a recent trial. Two Missouri farmers sued Bayer for contaminating their crop with modified genes from an experimental strain of rice engineered to be resistant to the company”s Liberty-brand herbicide. The contamination occurred in 2006, during an open field test of the new rice, which was not approved for human consumption. According to the plaintiffs” lawyer, Don Downing, genetic material from the unapproved rice contaminated more than 30 percent of all rice cropland in the United States. “Bayer was […] Read More

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52 Wild Plants You Can Eat

Originally from Suntactics & Waking Times We all know which vegetables and fruits are safe to eat, but what about other wild edibles? Here are a few common North American goodies that are safe to eat if you find yourself stuck in the wild: Blackberries: Many wild berries are not safe to eat, it’s best to stay away from them. But wild blackberries are 100% safe to eat and easy to recognize. They have red branches that have long thorns similar to a rose, the green leaves are wide and jagged. They are best to find in the spring when their white flowers bloom, they are clustered all around the bush and their flowers have 5 points. The berries ripen around August to September. Dandelions: The easiest to […] Read More

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2013: PLU Chart for Produce

American readers should print this chart, and always take it with them when they go grocery shopping.  When Americans buy fruits and vegetables individually, there is usually a small sticker on them.  This sticker will include a ‘PLU’ number.  The first digit in that number is significant. The Meaning Of The PLU First Digit On Fresh Produce 8 – The product is definitely genetically modified (G.M.O.), and almost any chemical may have been used on it, at any time.  It is a toxic Frankenfood.  Please avoid, and boycott whichever company is producing it. 3 – The product is likely genetically modified (G.M.O.), and almost any chemical may have been used on it, at any time. 4 – The product was ‘conventionally grown’ with synthetic fertilizers […] Read More

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Food and Nutrition

(Please print out this document and read it offline.) New! Twelve Steps to Healthy Eating Checklist in Appendix Section!!! Discussion Introduction In this chapter I will briefly discuss what is sometimes called a “natural foods diet.” This chapter is not intended as a substitute for nutrition counseling from a Holistic Medicine practitioner. A practitioner such as a very experienced Ayurvedic Medical Doctor or Oriental Medical Doctor would be able to devise a diet that very closely matches your health and nutritional needs. I will simply attempt to provide general guidelines that can help you get started. I will also include a list of books and other resources that can provide more detailed information. A growing number of people are benefiting from a natural foods diet. […] Read More

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63 Uses of Vinegar

1.Arthritis tonic and treatment; 2 spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar and honey in a glass of waterseveral times daily. 2.Thirst-quenching drink: apple cider vinegar mixed with cold water. 3.Sagging cane chairs: sponge them with a hot solution of half vinegar and half water. Place thechairs out in the hot sun to dry. 4.Skin burns: apply ice cold vinegar right away for fast relief. Will prevent burn blisters. 5.Add a spoonful of vinegar to cooking water to make cauliflower white and clean. 6.Storing cheese: keep it fresh longer by wrapping it in a vinegar-soaked cloth and keeping it ina sealed container. 7.Remove stains from stainless steel and chrome with a vinegar-dampened cloth. 8.Rinse glasses and dishes in water and vinegar to remove spots and film. 9.Prevent […] Read More

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WHY COMMERCIAL SOY FORMULAS CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH

Below are bits and pieces of information on Soy, sugar and the dietary. Articles by Sally Fallon, Dr. Mercola and Soyonlineservice.com, report problems with soy consumption. Carrageenan is like Vaseline petroleum jelly. A glass of SILK [a not recommended commercial soy drink] contains commercially prepared soymilk with a dextrose type sugar, chocolate powder and the vaseline type chemical, carrageenan as an emulsifier. The carrageenan will cause digestive tract problems in susceptible people, make them ill and cause them to think they are allergic to soy. Remember when you see dextrose, glucose or corn syrup the substance is a poison. Even natural honey contains this poison [dextrose]. If you allow honey to crystallize and then turn the bottle upside down and allow the honey to run […] Read More