Articles by Patty Donovan:

Grow Your Own Probiotics, Part 1: Kefir (NewsTarget) The world of lacto-fermentation is a fascinating one. Virtually every culture has some kind of fermented food/beverage. Fermented products are significant sources of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The bacteria in fermented foods are...

An Exotic Nut Oil That Heals the Skin When Applied Topically (NewsTarget) Over the last several months I have become increasingly interested in natural healing substances that have been used by native peoples around the world. As my own healing journey has progressed I have become convinced that there is a natural,...

Human Taste Buds Able to Detect Plant Toxins (NewsTarget) Scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center report that the ability to perceive the bitter taste of vegetables is a combination of taste genes and the presence of naturally-occurring toxins in a given vegetable. The study appears in...

The Marvels of Brown Seaweeds on the Human Body (NewsTarget) People have eaten seaweed, sometimes called “sea vegetables” for thousands of years. It is coming under more and more scientific scrutiny and the discoveries are pretty amazing. The mixture of vitamins, minerals and trace elements found...

A Review of Sugar Shock by Connie Bennett (NewsTarget) SUGAR SHOCK! How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life, written by journalist Connie Bennett with Stephen Sinatra MD, is not just another low-carb diet book. In the book, Ms. Bennett explains the addictive nature of sugar and discusses...

Killer Cold Virus: It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature (NewsTarget) By now most of you have read about the mutant cold virus which has turned into a killer. In summary, a virulent strain of the adenovirus (Ad14) is causing serious illness and even death in young, healthy people. Adenoviruses have been known...

Inulin: Friend or Foe? (NewsTarget) Inulin seems to be the latest health food craze. In this article, I will present both sides of the inulin story. Is it for everybody? Most certainly not, but very few things are. A personal experience drove me to research inulin. This past...

AquaDots Toy Recalled for Containing Date Rape Drug (NewsTarget) US safety officials have recalled about 4.2 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots bead toys that contain a chemical that has caused some children to vomit and become comatose after swallowing them. These arts and craft beads are aimed at children...

Moringa Oleifera: The Miracle Tree (NewsTarget) Imagine a tree in your backyard that will meet all your nutritional needs, take care of you medicinally, and purify your water for you. This tree actually exists. For centuries, the natives of northern India and many parts of Africa have...

Japanese Plant Prevents Seasonal Allergies and Rhinitis (NewsTarget) So many people suffer from allergies to pollens and foods.   You step outside on a beautiful day to stop and smell the roses and next thing you know, you are sneezing uncontrollably, eyes are itchy and watery and you run inside to take Claritin...