A free clinic provides wellness and hope to the small town of Beckley. By Andrew McChesney, news editor, Adventist Review, and Kimberly Luste Maran, communication assistant, North American Division Seventh-day Adventist volunteers provided more than $6.5 million in free medical services to about 1,700 patients over three days at the first small-town mega-clinic organized by…
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Feds Hit ‘Deceptive’ Herbalife With $200M Fine, Call for Diet Firm to Go Legit
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the diet and nutrition company Herbalife will have to pay a $200 million fine and restructure its business in response to allegations of “unfair and deceptive practices.” The FTC called the settlement a “significant law enforcement action,” but the company claimed it as a victory in its fight…
How To Make The Best Homemade Natural Air Fresheners
Who does not prefer a nice and pleasant scent? Our homes have distinctive smell, but since we live there, we can not feel it. Shops sell different air fresheners, sprays, scented candles, and some have fresh, pleasant scent, while others have strong and deep aroma. In addition to this, they are not cheap at all….
400 Million Fewer Animals Were Killed For One Year Due to More People Opting for a Plant Based Diet
While many vegans believe Meatless Mondays and other cutting-back-consumption campaigns don’t push enough of a paradigm-shift, others argue that these are crucial first steps towards a more compassionate world. Given that around 93 percent of people still eat meat, it’s difficult to imagine that everyone will cease doing so anytime soon. A world that eats…
Gluten Free Food List – What To Eat And What To Avoid
Frequent stomach cramps, and symptoms including weakness, loss of weight and allergy indicate gluten intolerance. Gluten is wheat protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and all products made of grains or containing grains in small traces. Processed and canned food, vitamins or medications, but children food as well, contain gluten, unless its strictly stated on…
Processed Meats Rank Alongside Smoking as Cancer Causes – WHO
UN health body says bacon, sausages and ham among most carcinogenic substances along with cigarettes, alcohol, asbestos and arsenic Bacon, ham and sausages rank alongside cigarettes as a major cause of cancer, the World Health Organisation has said, placing cured and processed meats in the same category as asbestos, alcohol, arsenic and tobacco. The report…
How To Make Your Own Natural Air Freshener
Today on the market there are many room fresheners, but have you ever wondered are they completely harmless and are not making any harmful effect on your health when you inhale? Most of the sprays contain chemicals that could harm your health! Those who suffer from asthma, in particular could be affected by this problem,…
How To Cut Watermelon – A Simple Yet Brilliant Technique
We all cut watermelon in the same way, so the pieces often crack or fall on the ground. So, why do not you try doing it in a completely different way? Cut the watermelon in half, carefully remove the rind and cut the halves into cubes. Cover it with a deep bowl or a container,…
The Facts on Omega-3 Fatty Acids
When it comes to fat, there’s one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. Two crucial ones — EPA and DHA — are primarily found in certain fish. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid, is found in plant sources such as nuts and seeds. Not only does your body need…
Is This a “Weed” Or An Unrecognized Health-Boosting Plant?
Most of you would probably pull this plant from the garden thinking it is just some kind of a weed. What you do not know is that actually this plant has many health benefits, and it is also popular in some cuisines throughout the world. Purslane (portulaca oleracea) has fleshy succulent leaves and yellow flowers….
Never Eat These Foods For Breakfast
As you all know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Moreover, this meal provides the energy your organism needs, so be careful about the food you eat early in the morning. Which foods should you avoid for breakfast? Ham, Bacon And Sausages Processed meat contains nitrates that increase the chances of colon…
Lemon And Baking Soda Combination Saves Lives
It is believed that the combination of lemon and baking soda has 1000 times more stronger effect than chemotherapy! Why was this fact kept as a secret? Being totally aware of the powerful properties lemon provides is completely opposite to the interest some world organisations have. For that reason, we recommend you share this article…