Abraham Lincoln was famous for saying "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” This suggests that when it comes to being happy we have a choice. Most of us would agree that happiness, positivity and a good sense of humor (finding something to...
Who would have thought that a generous serving of your favorite fruits and vegetables would actually increase your sense of psychological well-being? Researchers are now revealing that a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables will not only help to reduce your waistline but increasing your consumption of fruit and...
According to the Organic Trade Association organic food sales have now reached $40 billion annually, accounting for approximately 5% of the total U.S. food sales. An unprecedented Nielsen's study (2015 – 2016) surveying 100,000 households in the 48 contiguous states reported that the national average for organic sales jumped from...
In recent years, the World Health Organization classified glyphosate (the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup) as a probable carcinogenic. This statement was backed by a number of research studies linking glyphosate to a variety of cancers including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, renal cancers, skin cancers and pancreatic cancer. In subsequent meetings...
Increasing consumer interest in food purity, ecology and environmental protection support the ongoing timeliness of Frances Thicke's book "A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture." Drawing on his lifelong experience as a family farmer, soil scientist and organic dairy farmer Thicke's thesis unites concerns about CAFOs, nutritious organic dairy...
It is a common understanding in physics that for every action there is an equal and opposite re-action. This is Newton's Third Law of Motion. Scientists explain that whenever an object pushes on another object, the object pushing is actually propelled back in the opposite direction with equally powerful force...
According to the World Health Organization, Japan is a world leader in the categories of health and longevity. With a high level of awareness of the importance of prevention and preventative life-style, as well as growing attention to beauty and anti-aging, Japan's health products industry is now booming. In response...
The wind chill is 30 below and you need physiological resilience and strong immunity to meet the non-stop demands of your day. Whether a mother at home, a student under exam pressure, a busy executive or a high performance athlete you can't afford to come down with a cold, cough,...
As nationwide programs including My Plate and Fruits & Veggies – More Matters continue to emphasize the importance of a nutritious diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, the importance of organic and natural foods and supplements continues to be paramount. Although most Americans include a multi-vitamin in their natural...
I recently witnessed a small tree being cut down in a very uncaring manner. It was still alive and thriving. Apparently, someone feared that its roots would damage the foundation of the nearby house. As a fan of environmental movements which have historically taken action to support forest conservation, I...
