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No Such Thing as a B12 Deficiency?

Raw Food — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:54:16 +0000

According to Dr. Vetrano, there is no such thing as a B12 deficiency because the body gets B12 coenzymes from bacteria in the intestinal tract and from natural plant foods. Dr. Vetrano argues that the real problem is one of digestion and absorption. Namely, failure to digest, absorb and utilize the various cobalamins from food and natural sources (i.e. bacteria in intestinal tract).

Dangers of Amalgam Dental Fillings

Raw Food — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:52:24 +0000

In my earlier post, I wrote about the importance of finding a dentist that does not use amalgam fillings. So, what's wrong with amalgam fillings? Well, to begin with, look at the composition of amalgam.

Dangers of Milk—52 Reasons to Avoid Dairy

Raw Food — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 23:53:20 +0000

Milk Contains Toxic Levels of Dioxins

"The level of dioxin in a single serving of the Ben & Jerry's World's Best Vanilla Ice Cream tested was almost 200 times greater than the 'virtually safe [daily] dose' determined by the Environmental Protection Agency."

-Steve Milloy, author of junkscience.com (Milloy tested samples of ice cream for dioxins. The only major newspaper to report the story was the Detroit Free Press). 11/8/99

Dangers of Chemical Hair Coloring & a Safe Alternative

Raw Food — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:17:20 +0000

I'm always surprised to see nutritionally savvy people (organic vegans, raw vegans, holistic health care practitioners) with dyed and chemically processed hair. I think there is a huge lack of awareness when it comes to the dangers of chemical hair coloring.

Dangers of Parabens, Chemicals, and Synthetic Ingredients in Body Care Products

Raw Food — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 02:45:54 +0000

What you put on your skin, face, and scalp is *just* as important as the food you put into your mouth. Be sure to read the label on all skin care and body care products.

New Raw Vegan Skin Care Products

Raw Food — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 18:18:54 +0000

Even though many people eat healthy, they often put toxins in their body by unknowingly using harmful skin care products (lotions, perfumes, soap, makeup, etc.). Reading the label on your skin care products is just as important as reading the label on the foods you eat.

A Saturday Trip to the State Farmers' Market & the Mystery of Organic Farming

Raw Food — Sat, 21 May 2005 21:25:15 +0000

At 10:00 a.m. this morning, I drove to the state farmers' market in the city (approx. 25 minutes from my house) in search of fresh, organic produce. The search proved very interesting.

Coca-Cola is Harmful–Another Reason to Ditch Sodas

Raw Food — Thu, 12 May 2005 00:54:00 +0000

According to farmers in India, Coca-Cola functions as a pesticide, killing unwanted insects. If Coca-Cola kills insects (just like a pesticide), imagine what Cola-Cola does to your body. If something kills living organisms (insects), do you think that you–as a living organism–will be exempt from the disastrous effect? I'm not saying that Coca-Cola will kill you. That's too extreme…but over a prolonged period of time, it certainly will have a harmful effect.

Organic Food is Becoming Easier to Find

Raw Food — Sun, 08 May 2005 21:45:00 +0000

According to a recent news article, organic food is becoming easier to find. This news article (text re-printed below) describes how grocery stores and restaurants in Wichita, Kansas are offering a wider selection of organic foods.

70 Pesticides (Currently in Use) Contain Known Cancer-Causing Agents

Raw Food — Sun, 08 May 2005 04:39:00 +0000

Several people have told me that they believe it's more important to eat organic foods than it is to eat raw. I believe that the best health comes from organic produce eaten in a raw state. However, if you're struggling with the "raw" element, AT LEAST make sure you're eating organic fruits and vegetables. The following article briefly highlights the dangers of pesticides.