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Children’s Champions event at Stanford Stadium
We are thrilled to announce that two of Northern California’s most beneficial children’s foundations the Wender Weis Foundation and Fit Kids will be joining forces for one day. When: Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Where: The Stanford Stadiumm-Palo Alto Why: To raise awareness and funds for […]
Organic turmeric powder giveaway
Our giveaway this month is the Turmeric spice from Living Tree Community Foods. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant which is native to Indonesia and southern India. It is often called “the Indian solid gold”, with superpowers that help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and common types of cancer, […]
Too many diet drinks may cause heart risks in older women
Diet sodas have been marketed as a better drink choice than regular soda. New ads from major soda companies have promoted their efforts to reduce obesity, help with diabetes by releasing a product that has much fewer calories and less or no sugar compared to regular soda. But there is […]
Get ready for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Hope Gala
Healthy and green living is a life style. With this in mind, we are thrilled to announce that on Friday May 30, 2014, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Greater Bay Area Chapter will host the 2014 Hope Gala. The event will take place at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco from […]
FDA changes prescription regulations for acetaminophen products
Acetaminophen is sold under the brand name Tylenol, and is found in virtually every household and supermarket. When not taken with caution, it can cause serious damage to health and a trip to the emergency room. According to a report published in the journal Hepatology: Acetaminophen overdose is the leading […]
Leading environmentalist & CEO of Earth Friendly Products, Van Vlahakis passed away
Today, family, friends and employees are grieving the loss of a father, friend, and true pioneer in the green living and sustainable world. We knew Dr. Van Vlahakis and are sharing their pain. Van Vlahakis, CEO and Founder of Earth Friendly Products passed away on April 6, 2014. “My father was my hero. […]
Anti-anxiety medications and sleeping pills now linked to risk of death
Nowadays, anxiety disorders and sleeping disorders are becoming more common. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18% of U.S. population).” The National Heart, Lung, […]
How to contact the FDA about new food label regulations
Have you ever wanted to make suggestions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on regulating food labels to make sure they are safe and that harmful ingredients are clearly labeled? Now is your chance to do just that. SO TAKE CONTROL OF THE FOOD YOU EAT. The FDA is […]