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Raw for 30 Days – 5 day promotion 50% off!

Apr 25th, 2010 | By
Raw for 30 Days – 5 day promotion 50% off!

Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days Documentary – 50% off this week only! What do the actor Woody Harrelson, peak performance coach Tony Robbins, Rev. Michael Beckwith from “The Secret,” Morgan Spurlock from “Super Size Me,” Dr. Gabriel Cousens and raw food expert David Wolfe all have in common? They’re all featured in the

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Food as POISON | Food as Medicine: Jamie Olivers TED Talk

Apr 23rd, 2010 | By
Food as POISON | Food as Medicine: Jamie Olivers TED Talk

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food Jamie Oliver didn’t pull any punches when he presented at TED. He spelled it out in plain English for all of us. North America (and the rest of the world) is in serious trouble. Childhood obesity is at an epidemic rate! The new generation of

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TODAY ONLY – 75% off Planet Earth DVD Set Promotion

Apr 21st, 2010 | By
TODAY ONLY – 75% off Planet Earth DVD Set Promotion

The day before Earth Day -> Planet Earth DVD Set is discounted for only TODAY! Get the Planet Earth DVD set for $19.99 or Blu-ray for $24.99! Use coupon code PE7843 Use Coupon code: PE7843



017 | Health Emowerment News – Snake Oil Dietary Supplement Chart

Apr 12th, 2010 | By
017 | Health Emowerment News – Snake Oil Dietary Supplement Chart

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This week Croft and Andrew review a “Snake Oil” Dietary Supplement Chart. The chart rates nutritional supplements based on scientific evidence in peer reviewed journals and also displays the popularity of each supplement. Listen to hear more and to see the natural health product chart and judge for yourself. Leave a comment with your opinion! Croft also talks about his favorite sources of Natural Health and Alternative Medicine information.



HANS 3rd Annual Cancer Event

Apr 2nd, 2010 | By
HANS 3rd Annual Cancer Event

Health Action Network 3rd annual Cancer Prevention and Healing Event On April 13th, The Health Action Network (HANS) will be hosting their 3rd Annual Cancer Prevention and Healing Event. It runs from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Location: Firefighters’ Banquet & Conference Centre – 6515 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC The topics covered are listed below: Whole-person Naturopathic

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016 | Health Empowerment News – Listener Feedback and Questions

Apr 2nd, 2010 | By
016 | Health Empowerment News – Listener Feedback and Questions

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Croft takes some questions via email and calls to our voice mail feedback line. Topics covered include alternatives to vaccines, suggestions for guests in future episodes, how to improve lung function using natural therapies, where to purchase a good quality multi-vitamin and more. Listen to the episode and remember you can participate in the show by calling our feedback line on the right side of this page, email us at andrew@foodsarenotdrugs.com or leave a comment at the bottom of the show notes.



015 | Health Empowerment News – The Vitamin D Connection

Mar 14th, 2010 | By
015 | Health Empowerment News – The Vitamin D Connection

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Croft talks about the benefits of Vitamin D, the different types of vitamin D and the conditions related to vitamin D deficiency. Listen to learn more about this essential vitamin! We also cover some important developments in the natural news. Including Michael Schmidts Raw Milk court case results, the conservative stacking of the Senate, and US Senator John McCains Dietary Supplement Safety Act is proposed legislation to severely restrict natural health products. Remember to leave your comments on this episode!



Food Inc. gets nominated for an Oscar!

Mar 4th, 2010 | By
Food Inc. gets nominated for an Oscar!

The documentary that exposed the food industry as a group of giant corporations running factory farms at the expense of the animals and human health has been nominated for an Oscar. Up for best documentary, Food.Inc paints a dreary picture of what is really on our dinner plates and exposes the social costs and animal

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014 | Health Empowerment News – All About Vitamin C

Feb 25th, 2010 | By
014 | Health Empowerment News – All About Vitamin C

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This episode is all about vitamin C… and there is a lot to cover! Croft talks about the lower recommended daily allowances (RDA) and the consequences of lower vitamin C intake. Croft talks about Vitamin C as an anti-venom agent and how it has been used to elimate heroine addiction.
Croft also explains why supplementing vitamin C is important due to the vitamin lacking in the food supply. Remember to leave your comments and recommend this episode if you know people that would like to listen!



013 | Health Empowerment News – The B Vitamins

Jan 30th, 2010 | By
013 | Health Empowerment News – The B Vitamins

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This week Croft and Andrew talk about the B Vitamins. Croft talks about the work of Dr. Abram Hoffer, Truehope Nutritional Supports EMPower Plus product for bipolar affective disorder and more… Listen to the show and leave your thoughts in the comments section or call our voice mail feedback line!