http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com organic health and beauty Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:43:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Herbs can be used for a variety of things, in this article we will look at how herbs can be used to boost your sex life :) Rhodiola Rosea This plant, which grows in the Arctic region, has shown great promise in promoting a mojo couples. Extensively studied at Columbia University, researchers ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-news/how-to-use-herbs-to-increase-your-sex-drive/ Image via Wikipedia Beautiful to behold in nature, many plants have been used medicinally for thousands of years. Here are ten proven medicinal herbs that scientists have tested in clinical studies. Few people are aware of the multitude of scientific studies done on plants. This information should not be used as ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-news/top-10-best-researched-herbs/ Image via Wikipedia Oregano can be used for many things other than just a kitchen herb, and its medicinal uses are well documented in both Chinese and Western medicine. Before looking at the medicinal uses, however, a quick review of the herb itself and the active ingredients, will provide some of ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-foods/oregano-way-more-than-just-a-kitchen-herb/ 1. Organic products meet stringent standards - Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs. 2. Organic food tastes great! - It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become nourishing food for people ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-news/top-10-reasons-to-go-organic/ Image by Getty Images via Daylife What is hydroponics gardening? Derived from the Latin Hydro, meaning water and Geoponics, meaning the study of agriculture, hydroponics is the science of growing plants using a solution of suitable nutrients instead of soil. Most types of plant can be grown very successfully using hydroponics. In conventional ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-news/introduction-to-hydroponics/ Image via Wikipedia I will give you a quick rundown of what organic really means, and why I think people should only drink organic coffee. 1) No synthetic fertilizers or herbicides may be used to grow certified organic crops. 2) Certified organic foods may not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 3) To be labeled ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-foods/organic-coffee-you-say-its-the-only-way-to-go/ Image via Wikipedia Just one 320-acre farm going organic equals 117 cars taken off of the road or 1,462,500 miles not driven!” That’s the conclusion of Chris Hill and Greg Bowman, contributors to the Rodale Institute’s NewFarm.org website which has been heavily involved in researching the impacts of conventional and organic ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-foods/choosing-organic-food-for-a-smaller-carbon-footprint/ Image via Wikipedia It’s like clockwork. Every few days a new organic natural body care product hits the market with promises of a soft, youthful skin. Sucked in by the slick marketing for the product, many people buy it only to find out its just like the other ones they have ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-beauty-products/how-to-choose-an-organic-natural-body-care-product-a-checkist/ Image by AmpamukA via Flickr Have you ever wondered if there's a truly pure organic natural skin care face cream? A healthy skin care product that helps reverse aging signs, moisturize and revitalize your skin? Let's face it, we can't turn back the clock when it comes to the aging process. ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-beauty-products/organic-face-cream/ Image via Wikipedia Organic farming refers to the approach through which farmers cultivate and develop agricultural produce such as dairy products, vegetables, fruits, grains and meat. Organic farming is designed to promote water and soil preservation and lessen pollution and its effects on the environment. Farmers who cultivate organic products and ... http://www.my-organic-vegetables.com/organic-gardening/conventional-vs-organic-farming/