Posted on June 28, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
The unthinkable is happening. Honey bees are vanishing at an alarming rate. And the sobering implications – reports of bee populations in crisis span the earth – are a thousand and one times worse than simply forcing up the price of certain foods at your local supermarket… "No bees, no fruit crops," declares Alan Bennell, [...]
Posted on June 25, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
Just a few of the findings in this new report: Consumers’ concern about synthetic chemicals in cosmetics is the major driver of growth in the natural personal care market, with 89% of buyers stating this was important of very important. Just 4% stated it was not important. Health factors and environmental considerations are the primary [...]
Posted on June 25, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
OTTAWA – In a surprising about-face, Health Minister Tony Clement has agreed to key demands of the natural health products industry after the sector launched a grassroots campaign against restrictions on homeopathic medicines and herbal remedies in new legislation. When Clement proposed amendments to the Food and Drugs Act in April, natural medicines were lumped [...]
Posted on June 25, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
The Drug Companies are constantly finding new ways to destroy the natural supplements market, in much the same way that the American Medical Association once sought to destroy the chiropractic industry (for which it was later found guilty of conspiracy in U.S. courts) As the Baby Boomers age we can expect to see more and [...]
Posted on June 25, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
I don’t know about you but I think there are MUCH better uses for our tax dollars than to spend money on a selfish, nutter like this guy… AN HIV-positive man told health officials he wanted the State Government to pay for his Viagra in return for practising safe sex, a court has heard. Michael [...]
Posted on June 24, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
Think your kids are safe playing on Artificial Turf? You may want to think again… Artificial turf has just been added to a growing list of products under fire for harboring lead levels in excess of California state standards. The Oakland-based Center for Environmental Health filed a legal action with the state on Monday demanding [...]
