Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are more likely to eat vegetables than their non-gardening counterparts. (more…)
Vegetable glycerin, or glycerol, is a clear, odorless liquid produced from plant oils, typically palm oil, soy, or coconut oil. Palm and coconut oils are natural triglyceride mixtures; each triglyceride is composed of three fatty acids esterified with glycerin. Vegetable glycerin has a number of valuable applications that include cosmetic products, foods, and as a replacement for alcohol in herbal and botanical tinctures. (more…)
Let's be honest, human history is cluttered with screw-ups of catastrophic proportion. In a list that would extend for miles, incorrect ideas about mercury is one that really stands out. Although it’s a natural element found in the earth’s crust, often in regions with volcanic activity, its natural status doesn’t mean it’s safe. (more…)
Have you ever noticed how a new shower curtain smells? There is a distinctive odor in shower curtains pulled fresh from the packaging. This noxious odor is plastic softener, a potently hazardous chemical compound that may do more than soften shower curtains. (more…)
Based on years of detailed research, testing, and review, Global Healing’s Spagyrex® processing technique is an advanced form of vegetable glycerin based liquid herbal production. Using only 100% organic vegetable glycerin and ingredients of the highest quality possible, products such as Liver Health and Global Healing's Lung Health are the pinnacle of herbal and botanical extraction. We’ve received some questions as to why we chose to use vegetable glycerin as the solvent for the process, rather than alcohol. Benefits of Vegetable Glycerin 1. Does Not Affect or Denature Active Constituents […]
