Jeff's Wellness Page

Don't let the same people try to fix a broken system!

To Revive Rural America, We Must Fix Our Broken Food System America’s agricultural system has become extractive, and more and more of the profits are flowing to a few.

Lots of people suffer from IBS. Here's a simple solution to try...

Common additive may be why you have food allergies - Scienmag: Latest Science and Health News A Michigan State University researcher has found that a common food additive may be linked to a rise in food allergies. Cheryl Rockwell, an assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology in the..

Most people would be surprised at how few food companies actually exist...just lots and lots of "brands". If anything fails under consolidation and lack of diversity, it's nature.

Campbell's Buys Plant-Based Milk Brand for $700 Million {VegNews.com} The soup giant acquires almond, oat, and h**p milk company Pacific Foods to stay relevant in the middle aisles of the supermarket.

Now that's a nutty idea...but just might work.

The $3 Peanut-Butter Club? Startup to Test the Power of Brands Brandless, an e-commerce startup, is betting shoppers would rather pay $3 for generic versions of household staples rather than buy Colgate, Heinz and other big-name goods.

Had an opportunity this weekend to expand my wellness knowledge. Attended a workshop by Dr Scott Johnson on a massage technique he's developed called the Waterfall Technique. Using a special blend of essential oils, this technique supports cell rejuvenation and supports key systems including nervous, lymphatic, and endocrine. It focuses on the neck, spine, back and feet. You can get more info on his website http://authorscott.com or FB page Scott A. Johnson

I think it's so cool I'm going to pursue certification. As part of this I have to practice on 5 volunteers. Anyone?

I'm excited to add this knowledge to my core nutrition base, and pursuit of passion for optimal wellness. I love the summary - Nourish, Restore, Condition..naturally.

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Even more mainstream media sources are picking this up...

Diet soda may do more harm than good Diet soda drinkers have the same health issues as those who drink regular soda, according to a new report.

Exciting news! Vote with your food dollar, the regular kind don't seem to make much difference these days....

Applegate Farms Moves to Make Its Meat GMO-Free  Chicken lovers who demand more than the natural, organic, or free-range labels slapped on pretty much everything these days may be happily surprised to find a new product in the supermarket freezer: Applegate Farms has started shipping Non-GMO Project Verified organic chicken nuggets to retail...

This topic bears repetition. No matter how many creative marketing campaigns and cheesy packaging schticks they come up with, the stuff inside doesn't change.

Why pregnant women should avoid artificially sweetened beverages - Harvard Health Blog Research reveals that drinking artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy may lead to heavier babies.

FDA Seeks to Redefine ‘Healthy’ The Food and Drug Administration is kicking off a review of the 1990s official definition of “healthy” at the urging of food companies and lawmakers.

Let's keep the momentum. Stay tuned for a new project I'm working on in the East Bottoms of KC relating to "real food".

GM crop-growing banned in Northern Ireland - BBC News The growing of genetically modified (GM) crops in Northern Ireland is banned by Stormont's environment minister.

You know how we are told that it's too hard to label GMOs here in America? Too expensive?

Our own American food companies already label GMOs overseas.

Even worse, they make the products here.

Stop the double standard. Label GMOs for Americans, too.