A passion for organics

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Co-op America’s Green Business of the Year Award identifies businesses that are committed to social and environmental responsibility. Each year one business is selected by the public as the Green Business of the Year.
This year’s winner is Mountain Rose Herbs. Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has consistently delivered exceptional quality certified organic products with a strict emphasis on sustainable agriculture.
Mountain Rose Herbs is genuinely committed to providing you exceptional quality …

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How herbs for the immune system improve your health

The human body is a complex system of actions and reactions where each organ, gland and body system has a dedicated role. The immune system acts as a sort of a watch dog and comes into action the moment there is something wrong with the body, a bacterial invasion, for example.
Simply said, your immune system is your body’s own physician that protects against a wide range of disease causing antigens. …

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Strengthen Your Immune System, Perk Up Your Metabolism, Reduce Inflammation and More With Vitamin C

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an essential nutrient that is found naturally in all fruits and vegetables, although some have much higher concentrations. Vitamin C is water-soluble and as one of the least stable of the vitamins, cooking can destroy much of its nutritional value. The body does not manufacture vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. It is water-soluble and any excess is passed in the …

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Fish Oil Can Be Essential to Our Diets

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 …

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Detoxification With the 3-Day Detox Diet

Author: Denise Duncan
Today is it hard to avoid having toxins and chemicals in our system because of our lifestyles and the environment. However, our bodies are quite remarkable and have been built in such a way as to protect itself from these harmful intruders. Although our kidneys, liver, skin, and even the lungs often need to work a little harder to separate, neutralize, and dispose of these toxins. When toxins …

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