By Dr. Mercola As explained by the Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies, “neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticides in the world.”1 If you were to visit a conventional farm, you’d likely see evidence of their use in the form of brightly colored red corn seeds and blue soybean seeds, which are color-coded to denote treatment with neonicotinoids. The majority of such seeds come pretreated with the chemicals to ward off insect pests, but in so doing they’re harming pollinators like bees at alarming rates. To get an idea of just how widespread their usage is, a
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By Dr. Mercola Millions of people take acetaminophen, commonly known as the brand name drug Tylenol, frequently. People use acetaminophen for treating everything from fevers and muscle aches to headaches, hangovers and other pain. Because acetaminophen is available over the counter and is an ingredient found in many other preparations such as those for cold and flu, few people think twice about taking it. They should. Acetaminophen is the top cause of acute liver failure in the U.S.1 and overdoses are a leading cause of emergency department visits and hospitalizations.2 According to UT Southwestern Medical Center, more than 200 people
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7 of 8 employees at AIM Medical Imaging Services completed the 30-day vegan challenge After a month of plant-based eating, it’s finally time to order pizza. This celebration requires cheese. Lots of cheese. “It’s been a hard month,” Sean Jensen said between gigantic bites of pizza. “But this is delicious.” …read more Source: Sott health news feed
Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the US have uncovered the ‘Achilles’ heel’ of most viruses which plague mankind, and could soon develop a universal vaccine. Vaccine research, development and testing takes a long time, as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak has shown, but that is because researchers devote their time, attention and resources to targeting specific viruses one-by-one. But now scientists at MGH have located what may prove to be a game-changing breakthrough for humanity, which could strengthen our bodies and make them impervious to most viruses. “The goal is to understand how our immune system works in
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By Sara Tipton It’s almost impossible to avoid the flu virus. Added to the fear of this year’s flu concerns is the dreaded COVID-19 virus. With that at the forefront of our minds, it is more important than ever to teach children healthy habits about avoiding the flu and other viruses that can make them and others sick. We’ve all heard at least something about this horrible flu season and the coronavirus’ rapid spread since the end of last year. But what is often left out, is how to fortify yourself and teach your children how to prevent the spread
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Raining can be very soothing and because of that many people like to walk in the rain. If you have consider them crazy, don’t anymore, as rain can really soothe the mind, body, and soul. The reason of such anxiety relief is the pleasant smell of the rain. PETRICHOR – THE SCENT OF RAIN While walking in the rain you are inhaling the smell of the rain that calms down the mind thus letting out all the suppressed feelings and thoughts. The word Petrichor was given by Australian scientists, Isabel Joy Bear and Richard Thomas, who were inspired by the
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By Michael Using “BPA-free” plastic products could be as harmful to human health — including a developing brain — as those products that contain the controversial chemical, suggest… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By AdminM Missouri peach farm awarded $265M damages in suit against BASF and Bayer Dicamba herbicide drifted onto the farm from other farms planting GM dicamba-tolerant crops by GM Watch A jury on Saturday awarded $265 million in punitive damages against Bayer and BASF to a southeastern Missouri peach farmer who argued that weedkiller dicamba that had drifted onto his orchards from other farms had severely damaged his trees. The punitive damages awarded to farmer Bill Bader came a day after the jury awarded him $15 million in actual damages, agreeing with his argument that dicamba had drifted …read more
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By Michael Exposing teeth to excessive fluoride alters calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in the cells forming tooth enamel–a novel explanation for how dental fluorosis, a… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Michael By Michael Snyder Global food production is being hit from seemingly every side. Thanks to absolutely crazy weather patterns, giant locust armies in Africa and the Middle East, and an unprecedented… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM Randomized, controlled trials of phototherapy (morning bright light) for weight loss. …read more Source: nutritionfacts.org
By Michael By Elias Marat Could it be that our Western-style diet laden with saturated fats, added sugars, and processed grains could actually impair our brain functions while weighing us down with a tendency… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
A new study has found that engaging in sexual promiscuity increases the risk of getting cancer by as much as 91 per cent. “Experts found older women who had ten or more lifetime lovers were 91 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with the disease, compared to those who only had one,” reports the Sun. The study by Anglia Ruskin University scientists shows that many cancers such as cervical, prostate and oral are linked to sexually transmitted infections. The higher the number of partners, the more likely someone is to get infected. “In both men and women, a higher
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Using “BPA-free” plastic products could be as harmful to human health — including a developing brain — as those products that contain the controversial chemical, suggest scientists in a new study led by the University of Missouri and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. For decades, scientists have studied BPA extensively in animal models with results indicating the chemical plays a role in early pregnancy loss, placental diseases and various negative health outcomes after birth. As these adverse health effects have become more widely known, companies have turned to using alternative chemicals to develop plastic products
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By Paul Fassa Source: Studies Show Lion’s Mane Mushroom Reduces Anxiety and Depression For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. Lion’s mane, also known as Hericium erinaceus, or Yamabushitake is an edible and medicinal mushroom that belongs to the tooth fungus group. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. These mushrooms are commonly found growing on hardwoods, particularly American Beech, and have a tendency to grow in clumps. In the wild, they are […] Source: Studies Show Lion’s Mane Mushroom Reduces Anxiety and Depression Learn more at REALfarmacy.com. …read more Source: realfarmacy.com
By Dr. Mercola For years, I’ve warned that aluminum is a serious neurotoxic hazard involved in rising rates of autism and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). I’ve also warned that vaccines are a significant source of such exposure, and may be one of the worst, since by injecting it, the aluminum bypasses your body’s natural filtering and detoxification systems. My comments above were one of the reasons the self-appointed global arbiter of fake news, NewsGuard, refused to give us “green” status as a site that follows “basic standards of accuracy and accountability.” In other words, our reporting …read more Source: mercola
By Paul Fassa Source: High School Hosts Adulting Day to Teach Students How to Cook, Clean, & Change a Tire For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. Nowadays it is not uncommon to end up in your mid-20s and wonder why you’re missing everyday skills and how you got there. As helpful as Google and YouTube are, it would be nice to enter adulthood knowing how to set a budget, wash your delicates, and boil an egg without having to look it up. One […] Source: High School Hosts Adulting Day to Teach Students How to Cook, Clean, & …read
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Placebos are used in clinical trials to demonstrate that an experimental drug is superior to the control or “inactive” pill (1). A placebo is usually defined as an “inert substance” (no effect), given to trial participants with the aim of making it impossible for them, and usually the researchers themselves, to know who is receiving an active or inactive therapy. The exact contents of a placebo pill are often unknown; the “recipe” is not disclosed to the trial subjects, nor is it published in the peer-reviewed literature. Recently, the editor-in-chief of Clinical Therapeutics, Dr. Robert Shader, raised concerns when a
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A drug first discovered over 50 years ago and long used as a medicine for coughs and respiratory illnesses appears to show promise in treating a very different kind of sickness: Parkinson’s disease. Ambroxol, an active ingredient in cough mixtures since the 1970s, has been investigated in recent years for its apparent potential to halt the progression of Parkinson’s, and already this year, the drug has passed two important milestones that may bring us closer to a much-hoped-for treatment. Last month, a multi-institutional team of researchers led by University College London (UCL) reported the results of a small Phase II
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By Michael Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School discover a potential new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases. Doug Mashek, PhD, a professor in the Departments of Medicine… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
High doses of vitamin C led to improved ventricular function and reduced duration of ICU stay among patients who had just undergone coronary artery bypass surgery, adding more support for vitamin C’s heart-protective potential Researchers from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran evaluated the impact of high-dose vitamin C on markers of myocardial injury in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This surgery improves blood flow to the heart and is performed on people suffering from severe coronary heart disease, where plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries.[i] Myocardial injury is considered the leading cause of death in
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By Dr. Mercola What is the second most popular adaptogen next to panax ginseng? Many readers know it is rhodiola rosea, an herb that helps to ease fatigue, increase endurance and improve mood, in addition to other benefits. A perennial flowering plant, rhodiola rosea grows in the U.S., Europe, Asia and even the Arctic and is also known as golden root or roseroot. The active compounds in rhodiola — rosavin, rosaridin, rosarin, rosin, salidroside and tyrosol — have been associated with many of its benefits. For example, rosavin is believed to exert antidepressant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidative actions.1 Rosavin also
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By Dr. Mercola In decades past, a daily low-dose aspirin regimen was frequently recommended as a primary prevention strategy against heart disease. However, the evidence in support of it was rather weak, and kept getting weaker as time went on. I stopped recommending daily “baby aspirin” use for the prevention of heart disease over two decades ago, due to the growing evidence of harmful side effects. The primary justification for a daily aspirin regimen has been that it inhibits prostaglandin production,1 thereby decreasing your blood’s ability to form dangerous clots. However, in more recent …read more Source: mercola
By Sara Tipton Smartphones. We love them, but hate that our kids are on them. As safe as we try to make them, and how hard we try to make them, your child will find a way to hack around your parental guidance. Parents face many challenges in this day and age to keep their kids safe in online environments and the secret is to stay one step ahead. Staying on top of your kids’ cell phone apps is easier said than done. But doing so can help protect then from unwanted hacking and tracking. What You Can Do One
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By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM What shift workers can do to moderate the adverse effects of circadian rhythm disruption. …read more Source: nutritionfacts.org
By everybodysfit Croup is a sickness that occurs in babies when they’re having difficulty breathing. The baby’s upper airways have become irritated and swollen, making the vocal cords narrow. Breathing then becomes noisy, resulting in coughing that has been said to sound like dog barking or a high-pitched seal. When the baby cries, their voice sounds very raspy. This condition is more common in boys than girls, is more likely to occur during the fall and/or winter, and children between the ages of 3 months to 5 years are at the most risk. Croup can either be viral or spasmodic,
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By Lori Alton, staff writer (NaturalHealth365) Far too many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, an important nutrient that offers “whole body protection.” For example, adequate levels of vitamin D can help to maintain calcium levels and promote the growth and maintenance of bone. Vitamin D does much more than simply help to maintain a strong skeleton – research supports its ability to protect against a variety of serious diseases. But, here’s a disturbing fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 6 out of every 10 Americans currently suffer from some sort of chronic …read
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