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Prenatal Exposures to Persistent and Non-Persistent Organic Compounds and Effects on Immune System Development by Leslie M. Healthy Living Professional

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The amino acid is an organic aci ... by NAFWA Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:40pm The amino acid is an organic acid in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by NH2 group. It is one of the organic compounds, which represent the end product of the protein breakdown. All proteins are made up of amino acids. An amino acid contains a carbon atom, a free [...] Read on »

[Deal of the Week] 1 lb Organic Tahitian Vanilla Beans $25.00 (25cents per bean) by Dhrumil Purohit Patient Expert

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 3:05pm Vanilla comes from the fruit of an orchid variety called Vanilla Tahitensis and has very little vanillin, but is high in the natural organic compound called heliotropin. Tahitian... Go to Whole Foods or your local co-op and you could end up spending $3 to $6 per organic vanilla bean. Ya, no joke! It's no wonder that raw foodies use them so sparingly Read on »

How "Organic" Is Organic Dry Cleaning? by Diane Patient Expert

Posted Mon 04 Jan 2010 8:50am Are "organic" dry cleaners popping up in your neighborhood? Are they legit, or another greenwashing scam? Here's the low-down: What Makes A Dry Cleaner Green? It's not PERC. Just because a dry cleaner claims to be "organic" doesn't mean it's free of toxic chemicals. That's because, scientifically speaking, any chemical is considered Read on »

Organic labeling doesn't mean it's safe by Carol Yeh-Garner Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 10:37pm . Did you know that the cosmetic industry's definition of "organic" is any compound containing carbon?Carbon is found in anything that ever lived. So, by using this definition... Here is a link to a great blog article about organic products not being as safe as people think. Basically it says those products that are not USDA approved as organic often Read on »

Going Organic On A Budget-Yes, It Is Possible! by Heidi .. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 5:44pm feature, "Antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones are organic compounds which are used in animal feeding operations and may pose risks if they enter the environment." Consumers... I will be the first to admit (much to my husbands' dismay) that I love to spend money. I love to shop and buying healthy organic food is no exception (who knew grocery Read on »

What To Buy And Not Buy When Going Organic!! Save Money With These Tips! by Heidi .. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 08 Sep 2009 10:03pm -had to get that in there). As the EPA puts it in an Ag 101 feature, "Antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones are organic compounds which are used in animal feeding operations... I will be the first to admit that I love to spend money. I love to shop and buying healthy organic food is no exception (who knew grocery shopping could be so fun-but hey Read on »

How To Save Money And Go Organic! Great Choices On Buying Organic! by Heidi .. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 07 Sep 2008 2:08am -had to get that in there). As the EPA puts it in an Ag 101 feature, "Antibiotics, pesticides, and hormones are organic compounds which are used in animal feeding operations... I will be the first to admit that I love to spend money. I love to shop and buying healthy organic food is no exception (who knew grocery shopping could be so fun-but hey Read on »

Which is better: organic food or locally produced non-organic food? by Shawna C. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 20 Feb 2010 12:51pm : organic food or locally produced non-organic food?" As you consider the video, I would like you to substitute the words "non-organic food" for the word "drugs". Definitively, organic foods are those foods that are produced, processed and packaged without using chemicals. Organic gardening uses organic seeds, organic compost, organic fertilizers Read on »

Organic Food - Is Organic Healthier? by Meeta K. Posted Thu 14 May 2009 4:33pm is not expected from the individual compounds acting alone. Organic food is most important for our growing children. They are the most susceptible to the toxins than we adults... Now that we had a closer look at what Organic food is, I think the next question to tackle is: Is Organic "healthier?" You might have heard people say that organic Read on »