Comments for Organic Connections

Comment on The Rise of ‘Adult Onset’ Diabetes in Children by Lane Goodberry

Lane Goodberry — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:27:00 +0000

The statistics are frightening...and threaten to see life expectancy drop for the first time in modern history. It is an amazing paradox--we are at our highest point in technology, and we are killing ourselves.

Comment on GMO Labeling Campaign Passes a New Milestone by Diana Reeves

Diana Reeves — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Unfortunately, the FDA is not listening. CT had a bill which would have required labeling of genetically modified foods. The bill died after Monsanto threatened to sue the state if it passed. What kind of company doesn’t want you to know that you’re eating their products? So, one angry mom in Connecticut (that would be me started a consumer email initiative to bombard food manufacturers with emails asking if their products contain GMO’s. My goal is to round up 5,000 people before we start emailing. If the FDA won’t label it, we will! We’re at about 650 now, so I hope you’ll join us and spread the word. The group is on both Facebook and in Yahoo Groups. Here are the links:http://www.facebook.com/groups/378850855494732/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GMOFreeUSA/
All the best - together we can get this done!Sincerely,Diana Reeves

Comment on UCLA Study Finds Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup Can Hamper Learning by Cavemandoctor

Cavemandoctor — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:45:00 +0000

Interesting how all the low-carb critics state that the brain is a "glucose-dependent" organ, yet study after study from Alzheimer's to brain cancer (GBM) run counter to this theory. Add this to the list. We must reduce our sugar, carbohydrate, and HFCS and feed our brain its evolutionary source of fuel: ketones. Start eating your fat, cutting your sugar, and feeding your brain the foods it was meant to run on.

Comment on Solar Windows: Turning Buildings into Energy Producers by Br Bernardine

Br Bernardine — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:28:00 +0000

This is a wonderful idea for clean green energy, that puts back what we all take for granted, back into the power grid.
We have it here in Australia too, but the large power companies fail to fully endorse its usage as it reduces their financial gains. So it is claimed to be too highly priced for installation, and has to be rebated from the Government. So if any one can, as you say come up with a clear window solution that gives more power at a cheaper rate then perhaps more people will understand and accept its wonderful features and benefits that will help to power and heal our world.

Br B +++

Comment on ADHD, Is drugging our children the answer? by Paul Kemp

Paul Kemp — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:21:00 +0000

Diet is certainly a major factor in ADHD. Our diet in general is a mess, deficient in minerals and vitamins, and over-supplied with too many colorings, artificial flavors, sweeteners, etc. Vaccinations are another area of concern, according to neurosurgeon, Russell Blaylock, MD. Putting the child on an organic diet is wise, to remove the organophosphates -- which I understand are pesticides derived from nerve gas.

Removing the unnatural elements in the diet and adding the natural ones makes a lot more sense than adding Ritalin or Adderall to the mix of toxins already present.

Comment on UCLA Study Finds Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup Can Hamper Learning by pipblack

pipblack — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:00 +0000

Was there a control group? They talk about two groups with different variables, it seems. An interesting question would be, "How well did the DHA group run the maze compared to rats who were given water?"
I am all for DHA and no artificial sweetners, but real data is nice to have.

Comment on Energy Management: White Is the New Black for Roofs by Kip Whitehead

Kip Whitehead — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:20:00 +0000

At present, white and green roofs are becoming more prevalent, since these promote a safer, cleaner environment. In reality, white and green roofs tend to adapt with almost any kind of weather. When you look at it from that perspective, you will realize that they aren’t just Eco-friendly; they’re pretty useful too.

Comment on Conservation Hero, Lawrence Anthony—Saving the animals by SuccessBuildingBlock

SuccessBuildingBlock — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:46:00 +0000

Sounds exactly like what I've been reading about, how the power of praise and sending out thoughts of good intention can dramatically change a bad situation. I'm sorry to hear about the passing of this individual, who seems like an interesting person to hear about!

Comment on 10 Ways to Spring Clean GMOs Out of Your Home by Iazuriah

Iazuriah — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:10:00 +0000

Definitely untrue...wish it was that simple but all corn varieties are included...have to sus out the good sources if they aren't OG.

Comment on The Art of Domestic Microfarming by Single Green Mom

Single Green Mom — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:48:00 +0000

Maybe because Americans are used to each other looking fat, so we subconsciously equate that to being healthy. Or maybe it's because a lot of them don't believe in toxic tanning or make up, so they look pale. Either way, she looks like a normal woman without makeup on to me. I'm sure she is healthier than us both.