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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.

What Does Organic Really Mean?

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Most of our readers have a pretty good idea what they’re looking for when they go into their grocery store to buy organic foods. But what does organic really mean? Webster defines organic (in reference to organic food) as follows:… [read]

17 Reasons to Eat Organic

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

There are lots of reasons to eat organic. here are 17. 1. It’s Healthier Organic foods contain considerably higher levels of vitamins, minerals, and cancer-fighting antioxidants than their conventional counterparts. 2. No Unnatural Additives, Preservatives, or Flavors Organic foods do… [read]

Grocery Store Guilt

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

When I go grocery shopping, I feel guilty, especially in the produce section. When I see a bruised apple, I know it’s likely to be thrown away. Those ripe bananas, riper than all of the others, won’t find a home… [read]

The Vegan Bodybuilder

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Interview with Robert Cheeke, Vegan Bodybuilder and President of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness Growing up in Oregon, I lived on a farm and had many farm animals as pets. I always had a love and appreciation for animals, and from… [read]

An Apple a Day…

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Apples come in all sizes and flavors and all shades of yellow, green, and red. We choose from three or four varieties at the grocery store, ten to twelve at the farmers market. A shame really, as there are 7,500… [read]

What Really is a Healthy Diet?

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

The typical American diet is rich in calories, artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sugar, artificial sweeteners, MSG, and trans fats. Let’s not forget pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. The media bombards us with information about a healthy diet, much of it contradictory,… [read]

Supplements Everyone Needs

May 1, 2008 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

There are two supplements we recommend you take every day, regardless of who you are and what diet you choose. Obviously, a good multivitamin/mineral is a must, but you also need a fatty acid supplement. Multivitamins and minerals Ideally you… [read]