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Sustainable Gardening Marketplace Gardeners will find the best products for an environmentally responsible and healthy garden, orchard, or flower bed around their homes, in their neighborhoods, or even in Community Gardens. Over 2000 items include many effective alternatives to harsh chemicals and deserve a place in your growing plans for healthy food, flora, and fauna.

Many people find that they just can't ignore their eyes when tenderness and sensitivity from smoke or foreign substances get into them, causing irritation or blurred vision. Reach for this superlative product to clear the eyes and calm the inflammatory response. First take pure water from the distiller and cleanse them thoroughly. Next place two drops of MSM Water Drops into each eye, blink, and rest your eyes for awhile. These Drops have Ionic Copper, Zinc, and Silver in the formula, so if there is any infectious agent - it will be addressed along with the irritation. You can repeat this hourly until your eyes feel alright again.

What choices do you have to offer the children a healthy Halloween Treat? Our favorite single serving candy treat for this holiday season is made by a Wyoming company called Queen Bee Gardens. Their Praline Pecan Pearls are fabulous and incredibly delicious. These pralines are made with Honey. You will feel good when you hand out these healthy candies this Halloween, especially when you unwrap one or two for yourself.

Queen Bee

If your Lungs are feeling damaged by smoke from any source, even from Wildfires in California or a cigarette in the office next to yours; then you can soothe those inflamed Lung tissue with the Essential Oils of Lavender, Eucalyptus, and Myrrh.

You simply use a Diffuser to disperse the Essential Oils into the air and inhale normally. You may also put a drop or two on your wrists and in the palm of your hands, rub them together briskly, and hold your palms to your nostrils and breathe deeply. Hold! Exhale and repeat the inhalation process.

Today Alice Waters appeared on Martha Stewart's TV Show and promoted Sustainable Local Farming and Food Preparation using organic Whole Foods - just like we do here every day! Alice Waters prepared grass-fed beef, salad, and roasted potatoes while discussing beans and her approach to food, eating together at the table, and healthy farming practices.

Martha mentioned that besides Whole Foods Market in her area, it is difficult to find Grass-Fed Beef; so we want to remind you that we offer THREE Providers on our Food and Drink pages who will ship these fine meats to you directly.

Montana Legend
Niman Ranch
Fossil Farms

Have you noticed that our pets, especially our dogs and cats are becoming more obese and overweight right along with their human counterparts in the last decade?

The synthetic hormones added to human and pet food and the fact that pet owners feed their animals from their plates gives you a good idea of the "why". Now pet owners are asking "what" to do now to reverse the problem, so pets can regain their health.

You must find natural and organic pet food for your dogs and cats. You must also choose to eat healthy food, if you are going to continue to feed your animals from your plate. You need to provide your animals a detox program gradually, once they have adapted to a healthy dietary routine to gently remove the synthetic chemicals from their bodies.

Vivo Animals

Video from GMA shows a fellow in a hazmat suit wiping down a school desk, but the thing is - that he is not doing a good job of it! You can watch as he misses most of the chair and the edges of the desks. There is no excuse for this lousy job that leaves the areas touched by students at risk.

You must have your children do a better job themselves and you must give them the products to take to school to get the job done correctly!

Essential Oils of Oregano, Cinnamon, Clove, Thyme, Lemon, and Eucalyptus, and Rosemary makes a superior blend which is clinically proven to kill bacteria and viral pathogens. Rosewood has been clinically proven to destroy bacteria. Nutri-Biotic mixed with pure water also is clinically-proven to kill these Staph micro-organisms. Use them wisely!

It is no longer fashionable to wear false eyelashes. In fact, if you present that false image to the world about your eyelash length; then what else are you willing to falsify? Eyelashes are just the perfect way to protect the eye naturally and people who respect what is natural will also respect you for keeping your real eyelashes just the way they are - natural! The synthetic chemicals in mascara, glue, and eyeliner can damage they delicate tissue and cause allergic responses. Get rid of the Fake ones and keep the Natural Look!

Get rid of those high heel shoes! High heels are not natural and will cause many health problems for your feet, spine, and muscles. Many headaches and backaches are caused by those nasty heels which defy gravity and common sense! You owe it to your feet and the rest of your body to abstain from high heels.

There are many reasons to stop using refined sugar. Now there are alternatives which offer healthy ways to sweeten any food or beverage. In addition to honey, agave syrup, stevia, maple syrup, and several other natural substances are preferable to refined sugar.

Liquid Zeolite is one of the most effective substances that "Gets the Lead Out" of your body when you have been exposed to toxic lead or other heavy metals. The body was never designed to metabolize industrialized substances like these heavy metals, so the body requires assistance in successfully eliminating lead, mercury, cadmium, nickel, and other poisonous metals.

There are many advertisements on TV and on the Net for products that have beneficial cultures of acidophilus and bifidus from yogurt to supplements. They state that they will aid in digestion and weight management.

There is no better substitute for the real yogurt and kefir than from a company called Life Sciences - the product is known as Nature's Biotics. If you simply cannot eat yogurt or kefir; then Nature's Biotics is your best choice for restoring ALL the different cultures in one supplement.

Nature's Biotics

There is a big push to "Go Green" by taking an inventory of your "Footprint" on the planet and the simple changes you can make to do your individual part for environmental responsibility and sustainability.

One of the most important changes that you can make in your everyday life for a healthy workplace is to use office supplies that are "Green". It is often difficult to find these in local stores, so here are two online Office Products suppliers who carry and specialize in the "Green Office".

Green Office
Buy Green

Vital Choice Seafood
Mountain Rose Herbs

In the tenets of Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are specific foods and flavors which correlate to each organ and system of your body...and when eaten will nourish and balance those parts of the physical body through the energetic exchange of that food's lifeforce.

The heart and circulatory system is strengthened by foods, flavors, and herbs which tonify the Fire Element...one of which is beef. Yet in these times it behooves you to be extremely selective about your source of meat. Here are three reliable and trustworthy Suppliers who provide healthy beef and related game meats that you can order online...getting to the "Heart" of the matter!

Montana Legend
Niman Ranch
Fossil Farms

Your traditional soda pop is far from being considered a healthy beverage, nearly as far from being even classified as a part of any food group as it can get, perhaps as far from being worth consuming as any substance on the face of the earth short of poison...

So what do you do when you want a bubbly soda that could be given the distinction of being remotely recommended for quenching your thirst in a healthy manner?

You go to the FUN company out of Seattle that produces a healthy soda. You can find the Link on our Menu and drink to your heart's conteor:#339900;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Healthy Living includes Longevity :
10-11-2007

Longevity is one aspect of Healthy Living which deserves a great deal of your personal attention. You are worthy of learning what you can do in your daily Life to increase your Lifespan and add many more years to a Lifetime which is lived in health and happiness.

A long and healthy Life means much more than regular medical check-ups from medical clinics and specialists in the field of Geriatrics. Longevity is only truly possible when you implement daily behavior which directly supports healthy Lifestyle choices.

Banquet Turkey and Chicken Pot Pie frozen dinner Salmonella scare is falling just short of a Recall at this point in time. At least the Media is reporting the problem, so that people can check their freezers to throw away or return the identified dinners.

People who buy a particular brand like Banquet for years can be lulled into complacency and disregard a potential risk of food poisoning with contamination as loyal consumers. This is one of the best reasons to take a daily regimen of GSE drops in pure water in order to prevent any exposure from causing health problems.

GSE Information

When you travel, it is often a challenge to find healthy food while you are enroute or once you reach your destination. You can plan to expect restaurants or grocery stores to be available, but that's not always going to be the case. Put together a Travel Kit with food items you know you will like until you have time to shop or locate a suitable eating establishment. Include snacks, drinks, even some camping equipment for plates, utensils, and clean-up supplies. Travel prepared and your trip will be much more enjoyable and healthy for you.

So...you find yourself a little chilled at night now that the season is changing to cooler evening temperatures...and what simple things can you do to warm up your body to a nice point of comfort.

Find a cozy organic cotton blanket that you can leave close to your couch or by your bed, so you can add another layer of warmth over your body without having to add a lot of extra weight with a huge synthetic fabric common to most blankets or throws.

Locate a soft and soothing sweater to slip on over what your wearing in the evenings or if you want to go out for a short jaunt after the sun has gone down without the heaviness of a coat or jacket.

Sip on a warm and wonderful cup of herb tea to warm your body gently from the interior! Ginger is warming and so is a spicy Chai with cinnamon and honey!

The Tea Farm

Mountain Rose Herbs

If you have ingested a little more than you expected to with your food and you find yourself the victim of food poisoning; then there are a few things you can do to help your body cope with the little "buggers" immediately!

Mix up to ten drops of Nutri-Biotic concentrate with pure water (approximately 6 oz.) and gargle, then swallow the mixture. This will help to kill any micro-organism that still lurks in your mouth and throat. It will then reach your stomach and continue to destroy the "critters" as it goes on through the digestive system.

You can repeat this process hourly until all signs of food poisoning have passed and no digestive or lymphatic discomfort remains.

GSE Information

Yesterday, the savory way to "clear the Lungs" of heat was discussed. Today, we go back to the Lungs with a sweet solution. Many people prefer sweet flavors to savory tastes. In this case, to "clear the Lungs" it is time to call out the delicious Prince of Peace Honey Loquat Syrup.

Get Loquat Syrup Here

One of the rare secrets of Macrobiotics is the value of the unusual, seldom-seen Lotus Root! Most people have no idea what Lotus Root looks like - it's rather beautiful and the holes almost resemble petals. Fewer people yet know how to prepare Lotus Root!

The most advantageous way to derive all the health-promoting qualities of Lotus Root is to add it to a Miso broth with onion and garlic cloves and simmer for an hour until the sliced Lotus Root is softened and pliable. The health benefit: Clearing the Lungs! So...if you are around smoke or polluted air; if you eat bread, drink milk, or eat any fatty foods...Lotus Root is one unique food that will be a fantastic addition to your Food Plan.

Now that the Fall is bringing squash and pumpkin to their full ripeness, and the bounty of many vegetables are nearing their peak; it's Time for Soup.

This time of year allows us to make our own nutrient-rich broth of vegetable stock and root vegetables. Carrots, onions, potatoes, celery, cabbage, greens, garlic, and so many varieties of herbs are ready to give their best to your food preparations. This is the finest soup stock that is available!

Eat Soup - It's the Time of the Year to Strengthen Your Body with Healthy and Rich Vegetable Broths. Add squash, pumpkin, peas, beans, and any good thing that is ripe on the vine to your Soups.

Many people are uncertain what role the Mind plays in the Body/Mind/Spirit Connection relating to Health and Wellness. The most significant aspect of the Power of your Mind is your Attitude!

Attitude magnifies the core belief systems which are the foundation of your Personal Reality construct. In other words, you become what you believe to be true. If you think you are statistically more likely to get Cancer, because a relative had Cancer; then it is far more likely that you will manifest Cancer in your body. If you engage in healthy behavior, it changes the quantum field and in all probability, it is far more likely that you will be free from Cancer as a result of your intent.

Dr. Oz took Goji Berries to Oprah and addressed Men's Health Issues for an entire hour! Oprah watched with the other female guests while Dr. Oz took on some of the more delicate health concerns including aging, heart health, cancer, and even relationship issues. He spelled out "Goji Berries" when referring to foods rich in anti-oxidants.

Traditional Herbal medicine from Asia has used "goji" or "wolfberries" for centuries in formulations for nourishing Yin, and tonifying the energy of the Lung, Liver, and Kidney meridians. Different concoctions of the bark and leaf are used to reduce inflammatory conditions and to address aging.

It is advantageous to consume Goji Berries with other herbs and nutrient-dense whole foods, so we recommend NingXia Red - a tasty beverage made by Young Living.

When you are making ice cubes for your beverages, try to remember to use only purified water to fill the ice cube trays. Do not consume ice from the ice cube maker or from restaurants unless they make their cubes with pure water.

Then again...here's a novel and unusual approach to icing down your drinks: Make your Shot Glass out of Ice! That's correct! You can use this new-fangled mold to form ice Shot Glasses which you then fill with any beverage of your choice!

If you want to increase the value of ice or ice shot glasses, try making them from an herbal tea or a juice. This unique method adds nutrients to the ice and flavor - a special bonus to make nice ice!

Dancing Worm Ice Molds