AB289: The dietetics bill was passed out of Senate Commerce Committee with Assemblyman Ellison’s amendment. All 3 Republicans (Halseth, Roberson, Settelmeyer) voted against the entire bill because it expands government and creates more fees. AB289 has been dismissed. SB412 Complementary Integrative Medicine: No vote was taken in Committee so it appears to be dead. Herb sales up 3.3% in United States in 2010. A new report published in the current issue of … [Read more...]
ROUND-UP: The world’s Most Noxious Garden Pest.
Written by Allison Prater | Round-up weed-killing spray and Genetically Modified Round-up Ready seeds are quite possibly the most threatening substances to the world’s ability to continue growing healthy food. While Monsanto, the makers of Round-up, claim that any damage caused by Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Round-up, is primarily sustained by the weeds it is intended to kill; with any remaining chemicals breaking down quickly in the soil, there is emerging evidence to suggest that … [Read more...]
Health Alert
Radiation protective benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella Protecting yourself in the event of a serious radiation event involves much more than simply loading up on potassium iodide and various other iodine supplements. While high levels of iodine do protect the thyroid and glandular systems from radiation poisoning, they do not necessarily protect the rest of your body from the devastating and deadly effects of nuclear radiation. Two amazing superfoods -- Spirulina and Chlorella -- offer … [Read more...]
Senate Bill S510 Makes it Illegal to Grow, Share, Trade or Sell Homegrown Food
S510 the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, may be the most dangerous bill in the history of the US. It is to our food what the bailout was to our economy, only we can live without money. "If accepted [S510] would preclude the public’s right to grow, own, trade, transport, share, feed and eat each and every food that nature makes. It will become the most offensive authority against the cultivation, trade and consumption of food and agricultural products of one’s choice. It will be … [Read more...]
Gardasil Vaccination – Helpful or Harmful?
Written by Ffjorren Zolfahgar Picture this print ad: a young woman is smiling a wide, toothy grin and she is happy to be alive. Of course, she is also donning an adorable outfit. Pretty swirls of blue, pink and brown flowers adorn the page. She is quoted saying things like, “I’ll do everything I can to help my dreams come true,” referring to her choice on getting vaccinated. The vaccine is Gardasil, which protects its recipients from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Apparently, it’s … [Read more...]
HPV At A Glance
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). The virus infects the skin and mucous membranes. There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of men and women, including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix and rectum. You cannot see HPV – most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it. Genital HPV is passed on through genital contact, most … [Read more...]
