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  1. Cow’s Milk Casomorphin and Autism Cow’s Milk Casomorphin and Autism May 9, 2012

    Opiate-like casomorphins liberated from the cow’s milk protein casein are accused of participating in the cause of such conditions as: autism, crib death, type I diabetes, postpartum psychosis, circulatory disorders, and food allergies.

  2. Throw household products off the scent Throw household products off the scent January 4, 2012

    Volatile chemicals in consumer products such as air fresheners, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets may be hazardous.

  3. Say no to drugs by saying yes to more plants Say no to drugs by saying yes to more plants January 3, 2012

    A study of 15,000 American vegetarians suggests their lower chronic disease rates translate into fewer surgeries (including hysterectomies) and medications (including aspirin, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antacids, pain-killers, blood pressure medications, laxatives, and insulin).

  4. Preventing allergies in adulthood Preventing allergies in adulthood January 2, 2012

    The longest running study on vegetarians suggests that those eating plant-based diets have lower rates of chemical, drug, and environmental allergies.

  5. Preventing childhood allergies Preventing childhood allergies December 30, 2011

    What is responsible for the rising prevalence of atopic diseases such as food allergies, asthma, hay fever, and eczema?

  1. Allergenic Fish Worms Allergenic Fish Worms May 6, 2011

    The role of a parasitic worm in allergic reactions to chicken and fish.

  2. Asian Paradox Asian Paradox April 17, 2011

    Why do people living in Asia have lower heart disease and lung cancer rates than would be expected given their level of smoking?

  3. Drug Residues in Meat Drug Residues in Meat April 9, 2011

    The U.S. Inspector General cites the USDA for failing to safeguard the meat supply from drug residues.

  4. Apthous Ulcer Mystery Solved Apthous Ulcer Mystery Solved March 22, 2011

    A dairy-free diet may stop the recurrence of canker sores.

  5. Update on MSG Update on MSG March 3, 2011

    The reactions attributed to monosodium glutamate do not appear to hold up to scientific scrutiny.

  1. Brown Rice vs. Black Rice Brown Rice vs. Black Rice February 10, 2011

    Which has more antioxidants: black rice, brown rice, or red rice?

  2. Peanuts in Pregnancy Peanuts in Pregnancy December 6, 2010

    Should pregnant women avoid peanuts to decrease their child’s risk of peanut allergy?

  3. Raw Food Nutrient Absorption Raw Food Nutrient Absorption October 26, 2010

    We should prepare vegetables in whichever manner entices us to eat the greatest quantity.

  4. Plant vs. Cow Calcium Plant vs. Cow Calcium October 1, 2010

    What baggage comes along with the calcium in milk?

  5. Is MSG Bad For You? Is MSG Bad For You? September 18, 2010

    What the peer-reviewed scientific literature has to say about MSG.