February 12, 2012

Editor’s Letter – October 2011

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Welcome to the month of October! As we move closer to the coming holidays, most of us begin to think about staving off cravings; or, at least trying not to eat everything in sight. But, it seems we often overlook the eating habits of our youngsters throughout this time of year. With each passing holiday, as my children load their plates with festive fare, and I offer a parental disapproval, the folks around me politely say “oh, it’s ok, let them have all ten of those desserts…the holidays … [Read more...]

Natural First Aid Kit

Written by Kevin Vania, HB Staff Writer | Summer is in the air and many of us are geared up for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, gardening, fishing, and other sports. Whether you’re outdoors, at home, in the office, or even driving in your car, it’s important to have a first aid kit on hand. Being prepared for an emergency is the best way you can practice safety and help ensure you can enjoy the things you like to do. For those looking for natural alternatives to a … [Read more...]

Home Fire Prevention

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Information Presented by U.S. Fire Administration, 2011 June-Sept. 2011 National Wildland Fire Outlook Weather and Climate As the western U.S. transitions into summer, temperatures are generally expected to be above normal beginning in July, with below normal precipitation across the Northwest and Northern Rockies Areas. ________________________________________ *National Interagency Fire Center Predictive Services. Issued: June 1, 2011 Every year nearly 3,500 Americans die … [Read more...]

Natural Protection from Fallout Radiation

Here are a few ways you can provide natural protection from fallout radiation: • Buckwheat and brown rice • Seaweeds rich in iodine and microminerals, such as Hiziki, found in macrobiotic or Asian food sections • Wheatgrass and barley grass • Sulfur rich vegetables including broccoli, cabbage and mustard greens • High-pectin foods including carrots, sunflower seeds and apples • Liver-cleansing foods such as artichokes, beets and radishes • Fermented foods such … [Read more...]

What you can’t see, can harm you.

Submitted By Catalytic PURE AIR LLC | On average, we take 24,000 breaths each day. That is close to 3,000 gallons of air, per day. Since we spend about 80 percent of our time indoors, it is important to know the contaminants that affect our indoor air quality, and health. These contaminants include: particulates: solid and liquid substances light enough to float in air such as dust, dirt, smoke and pollen, etc; biological contaminants: bacteria, viruses and molds; and, chemical pollutants: … [Read more...]

Inflammation & Weightloss

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Written by Virginia Parsons, MS, CCHT, CTLC, NC It may surprise you to learn that inflammation and obesity are closely related. How exactly does inflammation relate to the obesity epidemic our country is currently experiencing?  Two-thirds of Americans have weight challenges, and 3.8 million Americans weigh over 300 pounds. More than 50 percent of Americans are chronically inflamed, but few are aware of it. Understanding what causes inflammation and how to alleviate it is a major key to … [Read more...]

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