OrganicWomen

Macadamia Nut Oil Research

In the trial, rats were fed a diet enriched with macadamia nut oil for three months (equal to about 20 years in a human). Studies show monounsaturated fats actually help in reducing cholesterol and have benefits for heart and cardiovascular health. Scientists at Queensland's Griffith University now hope to expand their research to see whether the positive effects also equate to humans. Macadamia oil is sometimes used in... (posted by OrganicWomen 1 year 201 days ago.)

Cell Phone Friend or Foe?

Just look around and you will see that more and more people can’t have a discussion or answer your question because they are talking or texting. Sometimes I love having my cell so I can save time and money by checking to see what is needed for dinner or get a message from home but really do we need to be locked into the darn things? Some place a made laws that we are not to be on phones while driving and some law abiding people... (posted by OrganicWomen 1 year 202 days ago.)

What Is Different About Mineral Makeup?

There is great interest in mineral makeup and cosmetics now because more people want a healthy alternative and we are all becoming more health conscious and environmentally aware. Not only do we have concerns around toxins and chemicals but because minerals are a superior product. Some of the benefits of mineral cosmetics are covered in the information below. Minerals from our earth are making a huge comeback in... (posted by OrganicWomen 2 years 202 days ago.)

Sunscreen Is A Really Hot Topic and Rightly So

As we destroy our natural ozone we will need to be more aware of how the sun affects our skin and health. There has been great concern by day care centers, schools and others groups who are responsible for child safety. They have been the thrust of the need to use sunscreen in an effort to protect the children and avoid law suits. Even to the point that they have told parents in no uncertain terms that they... (posted by OrganicWomen 2 years 202 days ago.)

Ending the Bully-Victim Cycle

Not long ago, my fourteen-year-old daughter came up the stairs singing and smiling. "What are you so pleased about?" I asked. "You know that boy who was hassling me so much last year?" "The one who kept making all those sexual remarks?" "Yeah, him...you know, the guy from the in crowd' who kept throwing his arm around me when I was with all of my friends but he'd do it in a really condescending way just to bug... (posted by OrganicWomen 4 years 322 days ago.)