Miscellany
Monsanto: Is the Jig Up?
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
Monsanto, one of the most powerful and, probably, most despised companies in the world, has spent decades deceiving consumers, farmers, politicians, and regulators about the safety of its glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup. Employing strong arm tactics, straight from the tobacco industry playbook, the agrochemical/biotech giant has suppressed and manipulated scientific studies, harassed journalists and scientists who…Monsanto: Is the Jig Up?
Read more...A Herbal First Aid Kit
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
Herbal medicine is the oldest and still most widely used system of healing in the world today. Preparations, made exclusively from plants (seeds, roots, stems, flowers, leaves), may be put into many forms - tinctures, extracts, teas, salves, etc. When used appropriately, these remedies can be highly effective, relatively inexpensive and minus the toxic side…A Herbal First Aid Kit
Read more...A Travel Tip: Grapefruit Seed Extract
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
As the Northern Hemisphere moves into summer, many of us will be heading to exotic locales. But nothing can ruin a vacation faster than picking up some exotic bacteria or other assorted critters from the local water or food, leading to a case of "Montezuma's Revenge" (a.k.a. Traveler's Diarrhea) - a quick way to turn…A Travel Tip: Grapefruit Seed Extract
Read more...Goats In Gotham
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
Speaking of humans and animals partnering for a healthy environment: This summer Riverside Park Conservancy, in Upper West Side Manhattan,“hired” 24 goats in charge of weed control for steep areas overgrown with invasive and dangerous plants, like poison ivy and such. Goats are natural weed whackers, consuming vegetation like an all-you-can-eat buffet — as much…Goats In Gotham
Read more...Bug Off! (Naturally) By FACT
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
Insects are creatures of Nature and, therefore, have every right to exist. However, as fellow inhabitants on this earth, we humans have a right not to be bitten! Here are some natural ways to repel those pesky bugs without harming them or us: Citronella (Cymbopogon citratus) oil is an age-old repellent that deters houseflies, ticks…Bug Off! (Naturally) By FACT
Read more...Be Kind to Your Produce
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans throw out 14 % of the food they buy - NOT including leftover food scraped from plates. The loss is largely a result of food spoilage due to incorrect storage, so here are a few tips for getting more bang from your fruit and vegetable bucks: Apples…Be Kind to Your Produce
Read more...Basic Truths By John J. Fisher, M.D.
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
The following letter was received some 20 years ago by FACT President and Co-founder Ruth Sackman from a recovered cancer patient, an M.D., now retired: Dear Ruth, I wanted to share with you some basic truths I discovered when waging my successful fight against cancer. First, it is no different from any other disease in…Basic Truths By John J. Fisher, M.D.
Read more...Indoor Air Pollution? House Plants to the Rescue! By Anahad O’Connor
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the levels of air pollutants inside homes can far exceed the levels outside, thanks to household cleaning products, central heating and cooling systems, and other indoor sources. But scientists have found that certain plants can scrub your home of airbourne chemicals, albeit gradually. In addition to figuring out…Indoor Air Pollution? House Plants to the Rescue! By Anahad O’Connor
Read more...Aioli – Sauce for the Body and the Soul
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
Aioli (derived from the Latin allium for garlic, plus oli for oil) is a popular sauce over vegetables or fish, many variations of which originated centuries ago in Southern France, Greece, Spain and other Mediterranean countries. Here’s the basic idea: 4 large cloves garlic1 egg yolk, organicpinch of sea salt (opt.)1 cup cold-pressed extra virgin…Aioli – Sauce for the Body and the Soul
Read more...Some A-Peeling Ideas By Jeff Yaeger
May 7, 2020 - Category: Miscellany
Think twice before throwing those fruit and veggie rinds on the compost pile! Here are some ways to use them for extra health benefits: Olive oil infusions - Add citrus peels to olive oil for flavor and to reinvigorate oil that's been on the shelf a while.Savory chicken - Stuff all kinds of fruit and…Some A-Peeling Ideas By Jeff Yaeger
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