Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
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Dear NaturalNews readers,
Astonishingly, most mainstream consumers actually believe that Vitamin Water is a healthy beverage. What they don’t realize is that Vitamin Water is mostly sugar water.
Even Coca-Cola’s own attorneys have publicly admitted that Vitamin Water is not “a healthy beverage.”
Today, the non-profit Consumer Wellness Center releases the latest Food Investigations video that exposes what I call the “Vitamin Water deception.”
http://www.naturalnews.com/033390_Vitamin_Water_deception.html
Is Alex Jones for real? People keep asking me that, so I decided to answer it publicly. As you’ll read in this article, Alex Jones is a courageous voice whose fast-growing InfoWars media group does an outstanding job warning us all about the challenging times ahead:
http://www.naturalnews.com/033389_Alex_Jones_radio_show.html
Obama has a love affair with GMOs, it seems: Although he once promised to push for mandatory GMO labeling of grocery products, in reality he has appointed pro-Monsanto puppets into key positions within the government. That’s why I now call him GMObama! Here’s the latest on this failed President who has broken virtually every campaign promise we once hoped he might actually keep:
http://www.naturalnews.com/033387_Obama_GMOs.html
Did you know that authorities in Texas actively conspired to bury test data showing the municipal water supply to be radioactive? It’s true. Here’s the report:
http://www.naturalnews.com/033386_radiation_drinking_water.html
On the nutrition side of things today, check out this article on alpha lipoic acid and its numerous health benefits:
http://www.naturalnews.com/033382_alpha_lipoic_acid_mitochondria.html
More stories continue below on benefits of lemon water, setting the record straight on bentonite clay and much more (see below)...
Summer Vegetables on the Table
Posted: 20 Aug 2011 08:52 PM PDT
It’s hard to believe we are heading into the end of August. My oldest son started college as a freshman, my other two will go into 6th and 12th grade the Tuesday after Labor Day, and before we know it Fall will bring cooler weather. Vegetable and herb harvests are going strong around the country so I thought I would share more fresh vegetable recipes today. Remember, if you don’t grow your own, watch for roadside stands to pick up local produce.
Squash with Carrots
Ingredients:
3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
3 cups summer squash, any variety
3 cups grated carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. each minced fresh parsley, oregano and thyme
1/2-1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
Saute the onions until tender in the oil. Add the squash, carrots and water to the onion. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until just tender. Makes 6 servings.
Note: You can substitute other fresh herbs such as dill, marjoram, summer savory, rosemary, sage or chives.
Green Bean Salad
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. fresh, minced rosemary
1 clove garlic, mashed
3 cups green beans, cooked until just tender
Combine all the ingredients except the green beans. Whisk until combined, pour over the beans and toss gently. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Remove the garlic clove. Serve chilled. 6 servings.
Lima Bean Basil Salad
Ingredients:
3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
3-5 tbsp. chopped fresh basil, any variety
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives
6 cups cooked lima beans (just tender)
Mix the oil, vinegar, basil, salt, sugar and onion. Pour over the lima beans, toss. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
Lastly, I have a recipe for a buttermilk dressing that can be used as a dip for vegetables. I love cutting up green bell pepper, cucumbers and carrots for dipping.
Buttermilk Herb Dressing
Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup cottage cheese, any variety
3 tbsp. chopped green onion or chives
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
Process this in a blender or food processor. Keep refrigerated.
On OFL I have some great recipes for using basil:
http://oldfashionedliving.com/basil.html
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trying to put together some survival back up foods/needs.
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Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide): Drug Safety Communication - Abnormal Heart Rhythms Associated With High Doses
AUDIENCE: Psychiatry, Cardiology
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that the antidepressant Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) should no longer be used at doses greater than 40 mg per day because it can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart. Changes in the electrical activity of the heart (prolongation of the QT interval of the electrocardiogram [ECG]) can lead to an abnormal heart rhythm (including Torsade de Pointes), which can be fatal. Patients at particular risk for developing prolongation of the QT interval include those with underlying heart conditions and those who are predisposed to low levels of potassium and magnesium in the blood.
Studies did not show a benefit in the treatment of depression at doses higher than 40 mg per day. Previously, the citalopram drug label stated that certain patients may require a dose of 60 mg per day. The citalopram drug label has been revised to include the new drug dosage and usage recommendations, as well as information about the potential for QT interval prolongation and Torsade de Pointes. See the FDA Drug Safety Communication Data Summary for additional information.
BACKGROUND: Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
RECOMMENDATION: Citalopram causes dose-dependent QT interval prolongation. Citalopram should no longer be prescribed at doses greater than 40 mg per day. Citalopram should not be used in patients with congenital long QT syndrome. Patients with congestive heart failure, bradyarrhythmias, or predisposition to hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia because of concomitant illness or drugs, are at higher risk of developing Torsade de Pointes. See the FDA Drug Safety Communication for additional recommendations for healthcare professionals and patients.
Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the MedWatch safety alert, including a link to the FDA Drug Safety Communication, at:
Aunt Rose’s Famous Green Tomato Casserole
“Rainbow Cooks” Author: Rainbow Whole Foods Cooperative Grocery
3 large green tomatoes, skin on
1 large yellow onion
Bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thinly slice tomatoes and onion. Grease a 1- or 2-quart casserole. Layer tomatoes and onions. Salt and pepper each layer. Cover with a thin layer of crumbs. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake 30-45 minutes. Serves 4.
Mississippi Cooks: Featured Cookbook
from the March 2003 issue of Today in Mississippi
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Stress
Posted by: “Debbie Harlan”
Lemon and Stress
Some essential oils appear to have an effect on the neurotransmitters in the
brain that play a role in anxiety.
In Japan, a study has shown that lemon oil has anti-stress effects. It works
by modulating both the Serotonin and Dopamine neurotransmitter systems. In
Japan keypunch-operator errors were cut in half after piping lemon scent
through the ventilation system. Calming and less stress equals less errors.
How to Use: Try diffusing in the morning or use in a car diffuser on the way
to work.
Eucalyptus Radiata
Posted by: “Debbie Harlan”
If you haven’t tried this variety of Eucalyptus read on.
Eucalyptus Radiata has a sweet, soft scent and is used for
infections higher in the respiratory tract. It is highly effective
when used with Ravansara aromatica, against colds, flu and
sinusitis. A refreshing camphorus oil with a scent that is lighter
than Eucalyptus Globulus. Patricia Davis says this is the most useful
Eucalyptus as it has a pleasant smell and is easily assimilated. It
has many of the same uses as Eucalyptus Globulus but it is milder in
its chemical composition and gentler in action. Despite its mild
chemical composition, it is highly anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
Eucalyptus Radiata has been proven effective in laboratory tests
against many viruses, including staphylococci. It is also a powerful
decongestant: in chronic and acute bronchitis it reduces the swelling
of mucus membranes, loosens phlegm and increases the oxygen supply to
restricted cells.
Quit Smoking
Posted by: “Debbie Harlan”
For those who are trying to quit smoking this may help:
8d. cedar
4d. lavender
5d. lemon
5d. orange
6d. tea tree
Mix into 16oz of water & use as an air spray
Enjoy
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ShoulderFlex Massager by King International: Safety Communication - Risk of Strangulation
AUDIENCE: Physical Medicine, Orthopedics, Consumer
ISSUE: FDA notified health professionals and consumers of serious health risks posed by the ShoulderFlex Massager. FDA is aware of reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission of one death and one near-strangulation associated with the ShoulderFlex Massager. These incidents occurred when a necklace and clothing became caught in a piece of the device that rotates during use. Two other reports involved clothing and hair became caught in the device.
BACKGROUND: The ShoulderFlex Massager, distributed by King International, is a personal massage device designed for home use to provide deep tissue massage to the neck, shoulder and back while the user lies on a flat surface. King International has distributed 11,934 devices since Oct. 18, 2003. The devices were sold at various stores and online retailers in the United States.
RECOMMENDATION: Do not use or recommend use of the ShoulderFlex Massager. Dispose of the device components separately so that the massager cannot be reassembled and used. The FDA is evaluating King International’s plan for recall of the ShoulderFlex Massager, which may lead to additional action or communication by the FDA or King International.
Prompt reporting of adverse events can help the FDA identify and better understand the risks associated with this product. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the MedWatch safety alert, including a link to the FDA safety communication, at:
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This message consists of the following:
1. Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11315.html
2. Wooden Rattle Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Choking Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11316.html
3. Sunsations Agrees to $60,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children’s Sweatshirts; Drawstrings pose strangulation and entanglement hazards to children, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11317.html
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
Washington, D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2011
Release #11-315
Recall Hotlines: See listing below
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Nine Manufacturers, Distributors Announce Consumer Recall of Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Burn and Flash Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with nine manufacturers and distributors, is announcing a voluntary recall of all pourable gel fuels made or sold by these companies. Due to the serious risks of flash fire and burns when consumers add pourable gel to an already burning fire pot, consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel.
The recall involves an estimated 2 million units of various pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold in scented and non-scented formulations, which were sold since 2008 for between $5 and $20 by the companies listed below.
Consumers can contact these firms to obtain instructions for a refund of the product and for returning unused bottles and jugs:
Bird Brain Inc., of Ypsilanti, Mich.
Bond Manufacturing of Antioch, Calif.
Sunjel Company (2 Burn Inc.) of Milwaukee
Fuel Barons Inc. of Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Lamplight Farms Inc of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Luminosities Inc (Windflame) of St. Paul, Minn.
Pacific Décor Ltd. of Woodinwille, Wash.
Real Flame of Racine, Wis.
Smart Solar Inc. of Oldsmar, Fla.
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. CPSC is aware of 65 incidents resulting in two deaths and 34 victims who were hospitalized with second and third degree burns of the face, chest, hands, arms or legs.
Of the 65 incidents, 28 of them, including 37 burn injuries and two fatalities, occurred with fuel gel products made by Napa Home & Garden, which conducted a recall of its products in June 2011, in cooperation with CPSC. Also in June, CPSC issued a press statement alerting consumers to the hazards of pourable gel fuels. All pourable gel fuel, regardless of manufacturer, poses flash fire hazards.
Consumers should not attempt to use or fix pourable gel fuel bottles with homemade remedies, or replace the fuel with other flammable materials.
Retailers should stop sale of existing inventory and immediately remove all stock of pourable gel fuel from shelves. Some firms are working on a design for caps that may prevent flash fire hazards.
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11315.html
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City Hall joining Flint’s urban agriculture movement
She also is part of what has become a social movement taking Flint by storm and
that is winning international praise.
And, now urban gardening is also getting the official endorsement of the status
quo.
Wonderful film showing city farming in Mumbai, India
Dedication by the filmmaker Suma Josson:
August 28th was my mother’s birthday. It is 2 months since she passed away. Daughter
of a farmer she was a kitchen gardener growing her own vegetables and fruits wherever
she moved. She carried the garden within her and the garden contained her energy.
I know up there she is tending and watering a garden filled with the light of regeneration
and hope. Let’s turn more earth organic in 2011.
Like Portland, Boulder rethinking concept of urban farming
Hunched over the miniature jungle growing along the street near his University Hill
home in Boulder, Scott Hoffenberg plucked a glistening purple object from the ground
and shook off bits of dirt.
“This is the first eggplant of the year,” Hoffenberg said. “In a couple weeks, we
should be pulling 100 to 150 of these off each week.”
City Chase explores Vancouver’s Compost Garden, for charity
City Chase brought a few hundred explorers to the Vancouver Compost Demonstration
Garden as part of a unique urban adventure. Participants had to dig through our
worm bins and find 10 worms and also answer questions about the composting process.
It was a wonderful way to introduce people to home composting.
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Read stories here:
City Farmer News [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=fclqmpbab&et=1107376791614&s=1304&e=001pykGQtuoK1sqn_-DOdU__1Q7Y-ONrxaZqnp9jND2fjlzMFXS54LD4GHnKzPL4pWiV6g3Bh7Gp4dPfysMNNeiinpKbIJg-vQerAsQn-BY3-8xNvyTnVYKDQ==]
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Michael Levenston
City Farmer - Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture
This message consists of the following:
1. Pacific Cycle Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11313.html
2. Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11314.html
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm269869.htm
Vita Food Products Issues Voluntary Recall of 4 oz. Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon Packages with “SELL BY DEC 15 2011 01961” Purchased on July 25 or After
08/26/2011 05:22 PM EDT
Vita Food Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois is notifying the public that 8,088 individual retail packages of 4 oz. Vita Classic Premium Sliced Smoked Atlantic Nova Salmon are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
. For detailed information pertaining to this Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts message, please click the link at the beginning of this bulletin.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 2, 2011
Release #11-318
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 924-4624
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
LED Night Lights Recalled by Camsing Global Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: LED night lights
Units: About 10,000
Importer: Corvest Acquisition Inc. (now Camsing Global LLC), of Largo, Fla.
Hazard: The LED night lights can overheat, smolder, and melt which may cause minor burns to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the recalled LED night lights overheating, smoldering or melting. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The LED night light contains flame retardant elements, plugs into an electrical outlet, has a white or blue LED bulb, and a clear bulb cover. “Model SBD01”, the number “E314462” and “Made in China” are stamped on the back of the night light’s plastic white base. The night lights measure about 1 3/4 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches high.
Distributed by: Various companies as a free promotional product, imprinted with the company’s name from December 2010 through March 2011.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and discard them.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Camsing Global toll-free at (877) 924-4624 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm’s website at www.camsingglobal.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11318.html
Reclast (zoledronic acid): Drug Safety Communication - New Contraindication and Updated Warning on Kidney Impairment
AUDIENCE: Endocrinology, Pharmacy, Patient
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of an update to the drug label for Reclast (zoledronic acid) regarding the risk of kidney failure. Cases of acute renal failure requiring dialysis or having a fatal outcome following Reclast use have been reported to FDA. The revised label states that Reclast is contraindicated in patients with creatinine clearance less than 35 mL/min or in patients with evidence of acute renal impairment. The label also recommends that healthcare professionals screen patients prior to administering Reclast in order to identify at-risk patients.
The Reclast Medication Guide for patients is being updated to contain information about the risk of severe kidney problems. In addition, the manufacturer of Reclast will issue a Dear Healthcare Provider letter to inform healthcare professionals about this risk.
BACKGROUND: Risk factors for developing renal failure include underlying moderate to severe renal impairment, use of kidney-damaging (nephrotoxic) or diuretic medications at the same time as Reclast, or severe dehydration occurring before or after Reclast is given. The risk of developing renal failure in patients with underlying renal impairment also increases with age.
These labeling changes are being made to the Reclast label only, although zoledronic acid, also sold as Zometa, is approved for treatment of cancer-related indications. Renal toxicity is already addressed in the Warnings and Precautions section of the Zometa label. Dose reductions for Zometa are provided for patients with renal impairment.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Reclast is contraindicated in patients with creatinine clearance less than 35 mL/min, or in patients with evidence of acute renal impairment. Healthcare professionals should screen patients prior to administering Reclast in order to identify at-risk patients. Healthcare professionals should also monitor renal function in patients who are receiving Reclast.
Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the MedWatch safety alert, including links to the Drug Safety Communication, including a Data Summary, and prescribing information, at:
Saphris (asenapine maleate): Drug Safety Communication: Serious Allergic Reactions
AUDIENCE: Psychiatry, Patients
ISSUE: FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that serious allergic reactions have been reported with the use of Saphris (asenapine maleate). The Contraindications, Warnings and Precautions, Adverse Reactions, and Patient Counseling Information sections have been revised to include information about type I hypersensitivity reactions which may include anaphylaxis, angioedema, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, swollen tongue, difficulty breathing, wheezing, or rash. In several cases, these reactions occurred after the first dose.
BACKGROUND: Saphris (asenapine maleate) is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
RECOMMENDATION: Healthcare professionals should be aware of the risk of hypersensitivity reactions with Saphris and counsel patients who are receiving the drug about how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. Saphris should not be used in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
* Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
* Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Read the MedWatch safety alert, including links to the Drug Safety Communication with Data Summary, and prescribing information, at:
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