Growing Solutions for Healthy Soil
Bioaccumulation occurs when chemicals or toxins accumulate as they move up the food chain. Many believe fibromyalgia is caused by exposure to too many chemicals in the environment. But after decades of research, no toxin has been associated with fibromyalgia. However, many who suffer from fibromyalgia have a history of repeated illness, and repeated use … Read more
Fibromyalgia, like probably every illness known, is influenced by nutritional health. It simply makes good sense to eat right when treating the disease. For those of us who live in the Garden of Eden and eat fresh, whole, natural foods on a daily basis, this is a non-issue. But I’m not in Eden, so … Read more
Those closest to me well are aware that I’ve been complaining about pain and numbness for years. I’ve treated the pain like I’ve treated all my health problems. I saw doctors, read articles, and researched all the latest cures. Then I went back to work. But as time passed, my symptoms increased. Often, the increase was due to side … Read more
December 1, 2012 Yesterday I received my November copy of Imprimis, a terrific little newsletter from Hillsdale College that features thoughtful discussions about education and civil liberty. Edward Erler’s article therein challenges legislation that promotes equality through reverse discrimination. His article contributes to recent affirmative action discussions generated by the Supreme Court case Fisher vs. … Read more
Babies are born into multidimensional worlds filled with sights, sounds, odors, tastes, and sensations that stimulate all senses. When early childhood experiences allow babies to apply these senses to diverse experiences, learning progresses rapidly. Without formal coaching, babies quickly develop physical coordination important for walking. Without grammer books, babies quickly acquire basic communication skills that … Read more
Changing the way we live in our environment will require changing the way we think about our environment. In nature, sustainability is achieved through diversity. Complex food webs ensure that energy and natural resources crucial for life itself are continuously recycled and redistributed across ecosystems. When biodiversity is lost, food webs become inefficient, and … Read more