How to plan for a pregnancy

Health issues of the mother should be addressed months before she conceives. The state of health and nourishment of the mother is extremely important to the state of health of the growing and developing baby. Her diet and her exposure to environmental toxins affect the baby as much, or more so, than they affect her. […]

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Natural, non-toxic mosquito repellents

With the summer months fast approaching in some of our countries, thoughts (usually unhappy) often occur around the topic of mosquitoes. In order to avoid the potent chemicals in most of the commercial mosquito repellents, in this short video, I offer some suggestions for natural, homemade products and other tips to repel those nasty critters […]

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Environmental Working Group: Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Report

Apples Are on the Top of Environmental Working Group’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ List for 5th Year in a Row! The Environmental Working Group (“EWG”) is an American non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. Their mission, according to their website, is “to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment”. Every […]

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Environmental Toxins & Detoxification

This is a short lecture I did on the increasing amounts of chemicals and toxins in our food and our environment, how they affect our health, and how we can support our body’s natural function of detoxification.

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Tainted drywall from China is causing illness and electrical failures in recently built or remodeled homes

Tainted drywall from China is causing illness and electrical failures in recently built or remodeled homes.

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More resources on hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) in Pennsylvania and across the nation

A list of resources for more information about hydraulic fracturing (aka “fracking”).

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2 shocking videos on hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”)

2 shocking videos on hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”).

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28 cattle quarantined in Pennsylvania due to fracking contamination

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced its first livestock quarantine
related to pollution from hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”), a method of natural gas drilling.

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Hydraulic Fracturing: a natural gas drilling technique that appears to be resulting in extremely polluted and flammable water in homes and creeks!

Hydraulic Fracturing: a natural gas drilling technique that appears to be resulting in extremely polluted and flammable water in homes and creeks!

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EPA “Superfund Sites” and your water supply

Water contamination is a threat that many people are unaware of. The EPA is currently tracking over 1250 “Superfund Sites” within the United States (as of June 15, 2010 according to epa.gov). Private laboratory testing and installation of a water filtration system (if necessary) is the best way to protect yourself and your family.

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