Thomas Leo Ogren
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New Evidence Of The Superiority Of Organic Produce
Thomas Leo Ogrennn“Less than perfect-looking fruits and vegetables may be the healthiest choices.” It has long been thought by many nutritionists that organic produce is superior to non-organic chiefly because the organic has an absence of pesticide residue. Some also feel that a well-tended organic soil will produce more essential nutrients, and that these will be taken up by the plants, rendering the organic produce a richer source of food. Both of these reasons make consi
March 7, 2008
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Make Your Own Low-Allergy Garden
n What we plant in our own yards often has a direct effect on our own health and the health of those of our children. A pollen-producing male tree in our own yard will easily expose us to ten times more pollen than would a similar tree growing just down the block. This can be compared to second-hand smoke. Yes, it is possible to inhale some smoke from a person who is smoking a block or two away from you, but it is hardly the same as someone smoking right next to you. It is th
March 4, 2008
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Cautions! On Using Local Honey For Allergy Therapy
Some time ago I wrote several widely read articles on using locally produced honey for immunotherapy, as an inexpensive (and often effective) way to stop or lessen the symptoms of pollen allergy. However, at this time I feel the need to add a strong caution to my earlier advice on local honey allergy therapy. I have, since the writing of that article, encountered a number of people who have had allergic reactions, occasionally severe, while they were trying to treat themselve
March 4, 2008
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Local Honey And Allergies
As one who makes his living by writing about allergies and asthma I am often asked about the potential health benefits of using local honey. Honey contains bits and pieces of pollen and honey, and as an immune system booster, it is quite powerful. I have often in talks and articles, and in my books, advocated using local honey. Frequently I’ll get emails from readers who want to know exactly what I mean by local honey, and how “local” should it be. This is what I usually advi
March 4, 2008
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