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Sage is a writer and photographer for Organic Lifestyle Magazine. At 18 years old Sage weighed more than 320 pounds. After years of being in persistent pain at such a young age, she decided it was time for a change. She started cranberry lemonade, a salad a day, cut out refined sugar and processed foods, Sage lost 100 pounds in less than a year. Today she likes to start her mornings with a run and weight lifting, and a big salad. She enjoys cooking, working out, and learning about health and the way of the Organic Lifestyle.

Glyphosate and Other Weedkillers Accelerate the Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

New research shows that the application of three of the most common herbicides used on GM herbicide-tolerant crops (glyphosate, glufosinate, and dicamba) increases antibiotic-resistant genes in the microbiomes of the soil. Similar to plants, the soil bacteria are becoming resistant… [read]

Study Shows Eating Leafy Greens Lowers Your Risk for Heart Disease

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia recently looked at the benefits of eating a diet high in nitrate-rich vegetables. The team analyzed the diets of more than 50,000 Danish citizens over 23 years and found that those who consumed… [read]

More Than 40% of Older Millennials Have At Least One Chronic Health Condition, Data Suggests

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards

A new poll by CNBC suggests 44% of older millennials (people born between 1981 and 1988) have at least one chronic health condition. Migraines, depression, and asthma were the most common conditions with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure… [read]

The Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

Research has shown that the Mediterranean diet may lower your risk for dementia by interfering with the build-up of amyloid, and tau. These are proteins that turn into plaques and tangles often resulting in Alzheimer’s disease. The true diet is… [read]

New Study Suggests Air Pollution Puts Children at Greater Risk for High Blood Pressure

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

The American Heart Association (AHA) examined the findings of 14 different studies that looked into the effects of air pollution particles on more than 350,000 children from the US, China, Europe, between the ages of five and 12. The AHA… [read]

Study Finds Six to Seven Hours of Sleep a Night is Best for a Healthy Heart

May 17, 2021 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: May 17, 2021

New research has shown that getting between six and seven hours of sleep a night may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Researchers collected data from 14,079 people who participated in the 2001-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination… [read]

Natural Pain Relief for Athletes

May 5, 2021 by Sage Edwards

Being an athlete can take quite a toll on the body, even with a great diet. Over weeks of training I’ve found that even on the best diet, I’m bound to run into injuries and soreness. That being said there… [read]