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California Bill AB1401: Transition to Organics Act 2009

Bill Summary:

The Organic Consumers Association favors the conversion of American agriculture to at least 30% organic by the year 2015, including major reforms in agricultural subsidies and appropriations to help family farmers make the transition to organic, develop local and regional markets, and adopt renewable energy practices. We know that California farmers who wish to transition from conventional farming to certified organic farming face a number of challenges. In particular, the… Continue

Added by OCNaturalDoc on July 15, 2009 at 4:39pm — No Comments

New Study Reveals Major Health Problems Linked to Genetically Engineered Foods

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"We demand the systematic publication of the results of these tests, which we could only obtain on a case by case basis by taking legal action... It [the study] brings to light a significant underestimation of the initial signs of diseases like cancer and diseases of the hormonal, immune, nervous and reproductive systems, among others... The health crises may be more important than the international financial crisis because of the lack of transparency of the… Continue

Added by OCNaturalDoc on July 15, 2009 at 3:32pm — 3 Comments

Touch Deprivation

Yes, let's talk about it.

I'm a nurse and a bodyworker/energyworker, as well as being one of those people for whom physical affection is not just pleasant or fun but a downright necessity. I'm a hugger. I'm a toucher.

I think, though, that in modern society, we just don't get enough casual contact to keep us from getting depressed. We think it is loneliness, we think it is horniness, we think it is a lot of things, but what a lot of it is, simply, is lack of physical… Continue

Added by Caroline Gutierrez Abreu on July 12, 2009 at 4:30pm — 28 Comments

Oppose ObamaCare!

Did you know that President Obama and Senator Ted Kennedy are rushing a massive socialized healthcare plan through Congress -- with a final vote expected before August!

This Obama-Kennedy healthcare plan imposes $1.5 trillion in new taxes and forces Americans to “hand over” their health care decisions to politicians and bureaucrats. This nationalization of our health care system will cripple businesses and cause a massive increase in government control over our lives.

Is… Continue

Added by OCNaturalDoc on July 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — 10 Comments

Pharmaceutical Education: Who's Responsible? Who's Accountable?

Drug education is a deep and seemingly unexplored topic. No, we're not talking about Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" program. We're talking about responsible pharmaceutical education. We're not here to point a finger or cast blame, but we are realistic in reviewing how our society arrived in a place where we have been faced with many unnecessary and irresponsible pharmaceutical-related tragedies.

Many people know more about their TV's, iPods and computers than their… Continue

Added by OCNaturalDoc on July 10, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Check this out! ROAD* Reaching Out About Depression

If you have questions or want to start your own "ROAD" let me know.

www.reachingoutaboutdepression.org

ROAD MISSION STATEMENT

Reaching Out About Depression or ROAD is a free, community-based program created by neighborhood women for women who are suffering in low income communities with depression and its related issues.

By creating a network of support in the community, the ROAD program helps women who have experienced stress or depression understand… Continue

Added by Rhonda McPherson on July 8, 2009 at 6:41pm — No Comments