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True Pasture-Raised Eggs, Organic Eggs, & Misleading Egg Labels

People are motivated to buy clean, whole foods for many reasons, and the “certified organic” label aims to reassure consumers that they are indeed buying healthy foods, free of toxic ingredients and sourced in an ethical manner. However, in the egg industry, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. The various labels on egg cartons are a …

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What Is Raw Milk?

There are two types of cow’s milk that humans consume: raw milk and pasteurized (commercial) milk. Raw milk comes straight from the cow. It is untreated milk, free of any pasteurization or homogenization methods. When raw milk is pasteurized, it is typically heated to 161 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 15 seconds. Heating, or pasteurizing, …

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Food Philosophy for Healthy Digestion

Written by Robyn Brush, LAc—Licensed Acupuncturist at Wiseman Family Practice In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the organ most akin to digestive health is called the spleen.  It is different from our anatomical spleen, which is part of our immune system and acts as a filter for our blood.  The Chinese medicine spleen system more accurately …