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Diet Food Can Kill You - by Ronnee Ruselle
Next time you reach for a diet drink, food or medication, you may want to check and see whether it contains Aspartame. What is it? Aspartame (Food Code 951) which is a chemical that replaces sugar in diet foods, drinks and some medications is extremely dangerous. One would think that hearing the word 'chemical' would be enough. It's the sort of stuff you play with in labs remember?
Emergency Pantry List - by Donna Thomson
Recently in Australia people were being asked to check if they had this list of supplies should an emergency such as a flood or other natural disaster occur. Many people found that their pantry didn't even come close! So it's a good idea to go over the list yourself and see how you can improve the items you have.
Food Nutrition - by Andrew Ruselle
Human life was supposed to be sustained by the use of nutrients from natural sources. These sources are the foods from plants, vegetables, fruits, and herbs but not from animal sources. It is these nutrients that the body requires to build tissues that are used to renew itself and replace those that are damaged thereby ensuring your body's ability to heal and restore itself at its peak efficiency.
Food Poisoning on the Home Front - by Ronnee Ruselle
Following basic rules of hygiene at home can keep your food safe from contamination by organisms on your hands and body thereby preventing illness and upset stomachs. In the year 2000, the US National Center for Disease Control and Prevention said that 76 million people are sickened, 325,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 die each year in the US from food poisoning. In the UK 1 in 10 people may suffer from foodborne illnesses.
Fresh Food Storage Guide - by Donna Thomson
For any fresh goods, the fresher they are when you buy them, the longer they will last. Some items are already old by the time you get to the stores so look around for the freshest source in your area. Make sure your refrigerator temperature is at least 40°F or 4°C or less to keep food freshest for longer.
Guide to Herbs & Spices - by Donna Thomson
If you're like me, you tend to throw a bit of this in and a bit of that to flavour your meals and don't really know how to make the most of your herb and spice rack. I decided to look into this pressing issue (well it was for me!) to find some suggestions for a range of herbs and spices.
Healthy Herbs - by Herbalist Andrew Ruselle
Herbs are an excellent plant source of foods containing high concentrations of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, enzymes and more) that our body can use to achieve and maintain good health. They can nourish, regulate, cleanse and help the body heal.
Healthy Lifestyle Shopping List - by Donna Thomson
Are you sick of processed foods, the boxes of food where the contents taste like the package, and the expense of a quick-fix lifestyle? Well this list is for you! It covers a lot of the food items and ingredients that go into a healthy food lifestyle - not just for your pantry but fresh and frozen foods too - that are healthy and tasty!
Mycoplasmas - Stealthy Health Saboteurs - by Andrew Ruselle
There are many illnesses and diseases today which may be attributable to mycoplasmas. Recognizing and treating these shapeshifting attackers could give hope to many of returning to a normal lifestyle with reduced pain and irritation. Growing research into mycoplasmas show them to be a common link among chronic and autoimmune disorders.
Natural Medicine Cabinet - by Ronnee Ruselle
Natural remedies and medicines are making a comeback. Today's modern medications were originally based upon the traditional herbal remedies that local villagers used for thousands of years. They are wonderful and very handy to keep in the cupboard, but like with chemical medicines, they can cause allergic reactions and side effects so ensure that you do your research and are fully aware of their proper uses and effects.
The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals - by Ronnee Ruselle
I'll never forget when I was a child the time that my mother nearly died from an unexplainable cause. She suddenly could not keep her food down and her doctor had tried everything he could think of to find out the cause. Eventually she went off solids and onto liquids in an attempt to keep food down. It didn't work.
