Articles

Feb 5 (All day)
Margaret Baird
Earth to Body
I love to eat, as a matter-of-fact, I put a great deal of time and effort into making almost every meal a memorable (and hopefully enjoyable) experience. Cooking programs on television were probably my first introduction into what would transform a rather routine activity, into a much anticipated... read more
Jan 10 (All day)
Martha Shannon
Earth to Body
AKA: NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure THE GOOD Nothing. However, to be fair to the debating club out there, there are always two sides to the story So I will try again.   THE GOOD Check out the Aspartame Information Centre.  There are EXPERT science and professional... read more
Dec 29 (All day)
Martha Shannon
Earth to Body
  Hey, it is wintertime so what the heck. It is cold outside. Keep with the theme. Hot showers are a luxury not available in many countries. At one time, all we had was cold water to wash ourselves in. Go back in time. Do like the caveman. As good as they may feel, hot showers play havoc... read more
Oct 1 (All day)
Martha Shannon
Earth to Body
OK, go ahead. Eat the apple too. Both will keep the doctor away. Especially if the treat is organic. I know of the controversy: organic vs. non-organic. I also know that many studies out there are skewed in favor of the preferred result, so whom do we believe? I believe Grandma. She lovingly... read more
Aug 1 (All day)
Margaret Baird
Earth to Body
Water Wise Gardening  Here in Eastern Canada (Montreal) we are fully immersed in the dog days of summer. After a cool, damp spring that left most of the region water-logged and flooding, we have shifted to the extreme opposite. The heat and sun have been with us day-in, day-out with only the... read more