http://organicwinds.com Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:49:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Saccharomyces boulardii (try saying that 3 times fast!). is a beneficial, all natural yeast discovered in France and used widely in Europe as a supplement. It is particularly effective for controlling diarrhea associated with antibiotic use, the consumption of unfamiliar foods while traveling, and Crohn’s disease. It is also taken to ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2008/02/01/saccharomyces-boulardii-french-for-good-yeast/ Consuming excessive sugar triggers the browning reaction, creating internally dangerous caramel which appear as age spots on the skin and internally, making us rigid, more like tanned leather  Eating foods that have been browned, baked, crisped, caramelized, toasted, crusted or burnt confuses information pathways in the body and can lead ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2008/01/30/is-your-skin-looking-older-than-it-should-cut-out-sugar/ Scientific research is increasing its support of the power of food as medicine. Turmeric is one such food. Turmeric, especially the curcumin component, has rich stores of antioxidants. These important disease fighting substances mop up unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals, which can otherwise damage cells and cause diseases such ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2008/01/28/turmericthe-wonder-spice/ Researchers have found that concentrations of omega-3 fats were associated with positive bone mineral densities.  They evaluated bone health and then measured concentrations of fatty acids in a group of men between the ages of 16 and 22 over 8 years.  They found that DHA contributed to better total bone ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2008/01/25/can-omega-3-fats-make-your-bones-stronger/ More than two thirds of Americans are starving themselves of necessary nutrients, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.  The study was conducted by Johns Hopkins University on almost 9000 Americans over 4 years and found that less than a third of the participants ate the ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2008/01/17/is-organic-more-nutritious/ Happy New Year everyone!  Today's organic tip is on a substance that comes from the heart of the earth, volcanic clay.  Volcanic clay stimulates repair and rebuilding of tissues by providing a highly concentrated amount of organic minerals and negative ions that stimulate healing communication pathways in the body. It ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2008/01/02/volcanic-clay/ Flax seeds are great for you, but how to use them is a dilemma. All seeds contain enzyme inhibitors, and if you eat them whole they will pass through your body undigested. You can grind them, but unless you use them right away, they begin to oxidize and go rancid. ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/20/are-flax-seeds-really-good-for-you/ There is a great deal of scientific evidence that soy formula can be damaging to newborns.  High levels of manganese found in soy are toxic to babies because they lack the blood-brain barrier that develops later in childhood.  Manganese overdose is associated with brain damage leading to violent behavior.  Furthermore, ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/20/the-controversy-over-feeding-infants-soy-formula/ Most of our readers are already convinced that organic foods are one of the keys to good health, but for our newcomers, a primer (and for the rest of us a little reminder doesn't hurt).  Organic foods help us to avoid exposure to toxic pesticides.  Organic foods are also produced ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/15/so-whats-all-the-fuss-about-organic-foods/ You know that headache that many people get from drinking red wine?  Well organic wineries will tell you that many people who typically get headaches from drinking red wine do not experience the same discomfort with organic red wine.  Hurrah!  Organic wines are produced using organically grown grapes. No pesticides, ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/13/can-organic-wines-stop-the-red-wine-headache/ A new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology indicates that low income farmers in developing nations who adopt sustainable organic farming practices increase crop yields by an average of 79%.  In addition, the healthier soil allows the crops to better withstand drought.  Sustainable farmers save additional money ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/12/can-organic-farming-work-in-poor-countries/ The skin is one of the organs of elimination and it is very important to your health that it function properly.  If the skin is working properly it takes the stress off other organs, allowing them to work better.  For healthy skin, avoid greasy foods and sugar. Drink five to ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/12/why-organic-skin-care/ Carrots, onions, asparagus and mushrooms are great heart foods.  To strengthen the heart, eliminate all bleached flour products from your diet.  Make sure your digestion is working well as poor digestion can stress the heart.  Starches slow the heartbeat.  Proteins increase the heartbeat.  If lying down causes a pounding feeling ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/10/take-care-of-your-heart/ While not specifically an organic topic I wanted to alert our readers to the dangers of electro magnetic frequencies, particularly for children using cell phones.  It has been reported in scientific papers that EMFs such as those emitted from mobile phones may significantly increase the risk of conditions such as ... http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/12/10/emf-dangers/ Got a tip to share on how natural & organic food, supplements or habits have had a positive impact on your health?  Post it here! http://organicwinds.com/index.php/2007/06/09/natural-health-tips/