Author: Lori Matthews
These days, omega-3 fatty acids are in the news a lot. You might think that those involved in “holistic” health pursuits would be the ones touting these amazing little gems, but in fact, the mainstream medical profession, too, has taken note.
In fact, our diets are woefully inadequate when it comes to omega-3 fatty acids. We need to consume omega-3 fatty acids daily for best health. Most experts say that we need about 2 g a day. You may even be advised to take more than that if you …

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the Master Cleanse. Lately it seems like every Hollywood actress or actor who needs to get in shape is turning to this decades old health system that involves drinking a mixture of lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper.
With all the diets out there to choose from why would anyone bother with the Master Cleanse?
There’s two main reasons people like the Master Cleanse. The first (and most obvious) is that it works. The results people are getting with the Master Cleanse border on miraculous, …

Well, it’s been a very long time since I’ve posted on this blog but with fall upon us, I always feel a little more energized and productive. I’ve been looking through past issues of Vegetarian Times, looking for recipes and ideas and thought it might be kind of fun to compile a list of websites to the various natural food companies. Many of these companies offer recipes, coupons and online store.

Hodgson Mill, a family owned company with more than 125 years’ experience producing delicious stone ground, whole grain and organic foods made …

“Just as there is an art to serving tea, flower arranging, and calligraphy, there is an art to burning incense. A sixteenth-century Zen priest is credited with describing the ten virtues of incense burning:

Incense burning opens the mind to divinity.
Incense burning purifies the mind and body.
Incense burning divests the mind of worldly impurities.
Incense burning wakes up the mind and keeps one alert.
Incense burning encourages the mind in solitude.
Incense burning brings peace to a busy mind.
One cannot burn too much incense.
Even a little incense is enough.
The age of the incense does …

Here are some links to organic resources on the internet. It’s a starting point for more information and associations on organic farming and sustainable agriculture.

ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service. It provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States.
Organic Consumers Association
Our website, publications, research, and campaign staff provide an important service …