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December 29, 2018 - Issue 4520


The Bitter Price of Tropical Fruits

The Bitter Price of Tropical Fruits

December 29, 2018

Test results show it is contaminated with diazinon, a dangerous pesticide absorbed by the skin that can damage human DNA. The lab technician warns to handle it with caution, and the 'allowable limit' of this fungicide has been pushed to 700 times higher. I urge you, only buy organic.

Can You Believe There Are Cockroach Farms in China?

Can You Believe There Are Cockroach Farms in China?

December 29, 2018

If the sight of a single cockroach makes you uncomfortable, you may be shocked to learn that at least one roach farm in China is home to more than 6 billion of these pesky insects. Across China, roaches are being mobilized to devour food waste, an increasingly problematic issue due to population growth.

Chrysanthemum Tea Helps Soothe Your Senses and Promotes Optimal Health

chrysanthemum tea

December 29, 2018

Known for its golden hue, refreshing floral taste and cooling effect, chrysanthemum tea has been a well-loved herbal drink for more than 1,000 years because of its positive effects on your eyes, heart, bones and immune system. Discover more about its benefits and how you can make it at home.