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Michael Edwards is the founder, owner, editor-in-chief, and janitor for Organic Lifestyle Magazine. At age 17, Michael weighed more than 360 pounds. He suffered from allergies, frequent bouts of illness, and chronic, debilitating insomnia. Conventional medicine wasn’t working. While he restored his health through alternative medicine he studied natural health and became immersed in it.

Gluten Intolerance, Wheat Allergies, and Celiac Disease – It’s More Complicated Than You Think

July 18, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: September 3, 2019

Is “gluten free” a fad? No, it’s going to be a thing for as long as we are producing wheat and bread the way we’re doing it. A lot has changed in the bread industry – it’s not just one… [read]

Can Eggs Actually Lower Risk of Heart Disease?

July 16, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Chinese researchers examined survey data on 461,213 adults with an average age of 51 years old. None had a history of heart disease when they first joined the study. 83,977 of them developed heart disease or had a heart attack… [read]

Seattle Becomes First Major U.S. City to Ban Straws

July 13, 2018 by Michael Edwards

On July 1st, Seattle became the first major U.S. city to ban plastic straws and utensils. In 2008 an ordinance was passed that banned any one-time-use food-service items that aren’t recyclable or compostable, but the city made an exception for… [read]

Baby Treated with Nap and Bottle of Formula, Parents Received an $18,000 Bill

July 13, 2018 by Michael Edwards

A South Korean family took a vacation to San Francisco two years ago. In a hotel room, their then-8-month-old son fell off their bed and hit his head. After unsuccessfully trying to console him, they grew concerned. They called 911.… [read]

Trump’s Administration Is Not A Fan of Breastfeeding

July 11, 2018 by Michael Edwards

There was an unexpected battle over a resolution supporting the use of breast milk at the World Health Organization in may. The New York Times reported that the resolution to encourage breastfeeding was expected to be approved quickly by hundreds… [read]

New Study Shows RoundUp Is Not Safe At Any Level

July 9, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 9, 2018

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in RoundUp. It’s been deemed a “probable carcinogen” by the World Health Organization (WHO), but the EPA decided the product can be used on our food at “safe levels.” The EPA banned glyphosate 30 years… [read]

Georgia couple loses custody of son after giving him marijuana to treat seizures

July 1, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 1, 2018

Georgia took custody of a 15-year-old child named David in April when he tested positive for marijuana. The parents, Matthew and Suzeanna Brill, say they gave their son marijuana to treat his seizures. They are fighting to regain custody of… [read]