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

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.

Mercury and lead are probably the two most commonly discussed and feared heavy metals which are toxic to the human body. Both of these, as well as arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, tin, uranium, and many others are found on nearly every single lab report (150 – 200 of a specialized urine test) that I view each year.

Currently, there are over 80,000 chemicals registered with the EPA for use in the U.S. Over 3,800 of these are considered to be “high use”… that is, over 1 million pounds per year.

Monsanto is now ready to sell genetically-modified “RoundUp ready” alfalfa seeds for U.S. production without appropriate testing for health effects.

A short video from The University of Reading in the U.K. that gives some interesting facts on probiotics and prebiotics.

Agri-business giant, Monsanto, sues a Maine dairy farm over advertising that its milk is hormone-free.

The California State Government is on the verge of approving a dangerous new pesticide, methyl iodide.

Recent research by several scientists has indicated that genetically modified soy leads to mutations, low birth weight, reproductive and fertility problems.

Health Basics brand health products are now available in Mexico through www.nectar.mx