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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.

Plastic bag ban may be signed into law in California

September 3, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The California state legislature enacted a ban on single-use, plastic bags. Many cities, (several in California, Washington, and Texas) have made it illegal for grocery stores and restaurants to use plastic bags at checkout, but if the bill is signed… [read]

The Fascinating Bacteria in our Gut, and How it Affects Our Whole Lives

September 2, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 29, 2017

We are host to somewhere between 300-1000 different species of bacteria, each of which has one goal—to survive and multiply. While they live and thrive in our gut, beneficial bacteria provide many necessary and health-related functions. They help us digest… [read]

Inexpensive, Easy Detox – The One Gallon Challenge

September 2, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 20, 2017

You’ve heard of the ice bucket challenge, and maybe even the Ferguson Challenge. Here’s a new challenge: the one gallon challenge. Drink a gallon of cranberry lemonade a day, sweetened with stevia, and spiced with cayenne. This is one of… [read]

Autism and Vaccines: CDC Whistleblower Exposes Vaccine Dangers, Lies, and Cover-ups

August 18, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

According to a study by Focus Autism Foundation, a CDC whistleblower revealed manipulation of scientific data in regards to the MMR vaccine. There was pressure from the top to get CDC (The Center for Disease Control and Prevention) scientists to… [read]

The Most Common Mistakes Health Nuts Make With Their Diet

July 15, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 20, 2016

There are phases that people typically go through while learning to eat right and take control of their health. For me, the first step was choosing the fast food restaurant that makes those sandwiches fresh, right in front of you. … [read]

Allergy Free in Five Days (foods, dander, dust, seasonal, etc.)

July 15, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 2, 2019

I used to have allergies. Many foods were on my allergy list as well as pollen, dust, bug bites, bees, cats, and sometimes dogs. I was able to rid myself of all of these allergies. I can even eat foods… [read]

How to Avoid GMOs

July 15, 2014 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 1, 2015

As more people are seeking to preserve or restore their health through natural means, they are trying to avoid genetically modified organisms. Not everyone can find everything they need with the organic label, and some laboratory testing has shown that… [read]