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By Daisy Luther by Daisy Luther I’ve written about survivalism vs. preparedness before. Today I want to talk about a major difference between the two. In one discipline, you can focus on the … Read the rest The post Survival 101: Focus on What Will IMMEDIATELY Kill You, NOT Irrelevant Details appeared first on The Organic Prepper. …read more Source: Organic Prepper     

By Dr. Mercola Melatonin is best known as a sleep hormone because of its action controlling the circadian cycle. But melatonin also has antioxidant properties, and may have an important anti-aging role. A recent study looked at artificially aged mice to determine the effects of melatonin on aging. Such mice are used as a model to study the fundamental mechanisms of aging because they develop markers also found in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. According to the study, as reported by Green Med Info: “… [T]reatment with melatonin … was able to reduce oxidative stress and the neurodegenerative calpain/Cdk5 pathway … [More]

By Thomas Perry Source: Husband Sneaks Dog Into Hospital In A Suitcase So His Dying Wife Can Say Goodbye For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. A man went to extreme lengths after his dying wife asked to see her dog one last time. He recently shared his story on popular site Reddit about how he was able to do it… “My wife was in the hospital after a very invasive surgery, which after a few days, looked like it did […] Source: Husband Sneaks Dog Into Hospital In A Suitcase So His Dying Wife Can Say Goodbye Learn …read [More]

By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Reaching puberty is a rite of passage that we’ve all been through, but children are now reaching it earlier than ever before, and while precocious puberty in girls has received most of the attention, we now know the trend applies to boys as well. In the 19th century, the onset of menstruation in girls occurred around the age of 15. Now the average age of the first period is around 12. Some girls develop breasts as early as age seven1 . According to a recent study in the journal Pediatrics2, boys are now beginning [More]

There have been many headlines in recent years about the potentially negative impacts contact sports can have on athletes’ brains. But a new Northwestern University study shows that, in the absence of injury, athletes across a variety of sports — including football, soccer and hockey — have healthier brains than non-athletes. “No one would argue against the fact that sports lead to better physically fitness, but we don’t always think of brain fitness and sports,” said senior author Nina Kraus, the Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences and Neurobiology and director of Northwestern’s Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory (Brainvolts). “We’re saying that [More]

By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Hormone replacement is a complex topic, and medical recommendations have fluctuated back and forth when it comes to replacing hormones like estrogen in women suffering from symptoms of menopause and surgically induced medical menopause following a hysterectomy. In the past, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was also widely prescribed for preventive purposes, based in part on early observational studies that had suggested it could help protect women against heart disease, weak bones, and dementia. In fact, many may not know this, but I was a paid speaker for the drug companies in the …read more [More]

Well, that’s a big change. A formerly vegan influencer revealed to her fans that she spent 30 days eating nothing but meat and animal products. She also revealed that the new diet had some surprisingly positive effects on her health. …read more Source: Sott health news feed     

By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola New research examining parabens found in cancerous human breast tissue points the finger at antiperspirants and other cosmetics for increasing your risk of breast canceri. The research, which is also reviewed in an editorial published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, looked at where breast tumors were appearing, and determined that higher concentrations of parabens were found in the upper quadrants of the breast and axillary area, where antiperspirants are usually appliedii. Parabens are chemicals that serve as preservatives in antiperspirants and many cosmetics, as well as sun lotions. Previous studies have shown …read [More]

By Sara Tipton Winter comes with some extremely cold temperatures for parts of the country, and as such, brings the potential for health problems too. There are a few things to look out for, and ways to prepare yourself if you have to be outside when temperatures begin to dip in the negative numbers. Obviously, if you can stay inside when it starts to get extremely cold, you’ll be doing yourself a favor. Having some kind of a backup source of heat for your home will also help keep you comfortable if the power ever goes out and that’s our [More]

By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola You may be aware, and possibly have experienced firsthand, that antibiotics can cause diarrhea. This is because antibiotics, by design, disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gastrointestinal tract, often killing off both beneficial and harmful microorganisms without distinction. It is through this same mechanism that antibiotics may also be causing you to pack on extra pounds. In fact, Dr. Martin Blaser, a professor of microbiology at New York University Langone Medical Center, suggests that antibiotics may permanently alter your gut bacteria and interfere with important hunger hormones secreted by your [More]

Breastfeeding is not only good for mothers and their babies, but it also protects the environment according to an editorial in the British Medical Journal. “It benefits all of society,” Natalie Shenker, Ph.D., a research fellow at Imperial College, who was involved with the study, told ABC News. “Breastfeeding does not require the energy needed to make and use formula. It doesn’t create waste or air pollution,” said Dr. Laura Teisch, a pediatrician from Las Vegas. Formula produces significant waste during its production, distribution and use. “As with all products, infant formula has an environmental footprint,” says Andrea Riepe, a [More]

A brief bout of insomnia can be maddening. You know what it feels like. We all do. Lying awake chasing feverish thoughts from our minds while the slow tick of passing minutes compounds sleep-stealing anxiety. For most of us, these episodes are a brief interruption to our sleep schedules. Others experience more persistent insomnia, but at a level that’s often manageable. But for a very rare group of people with a frightening disease called fatal familial insomnia (FFI), the sleep loss can be deadly. When Sleep Deprivation Kills Medical reports of the disease first surfaced in the 1980s, after an [More]

By Thomasina Copenhaver If you were a woman with painful, cystic breasts who lived in the 1800’s—your doctor might have advised you to “paint your breasts” with iodine. Some doctors even injected iodine directly into the breasts or ovaries to heal cysts. Your doctor may have heard about it by word of mouth from the women he treated. Imagine how difficult word of mouth was back then—long before fast transportation and instant messaging. Yet—this was real evidenced based medicine—shared for free by women who cared about each other. And you can bet—if it didn’t work—those same women would have told [More]

By Dr. Mercola Mitochondria are the power generators of your cells. These small structures, located within each cell, transfer electrons from fat and sugars to oxygen and generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is the energy “currency” of your body.1 Mitochondria have two ATP-producing membranes that allow the storage of energy as ATP like batteries and are literally where we get our vim and vigor. The well-being of your whole mitochondria system can determine whether or not you develop many chronic diseases, including cancer. As I have often noted, your mitochondrial function can be improved through ketogenic diets that force your [More]

By Dr. Mercola 1 Recent research suggests many nutrient deficiencies around the world could be effectively addressed and resolved by: Providing free supplements via global aid organizations Fairer fish trade, allowing more fish to be consumed by locals Recent research suggests many nutrient deficiencies could be resolved by eating more seafood, and retaining more of the local fish catches for the local population rather than exporting them. Learn more. Fortifying more foods with lacking nutrients More frequent sun exposure 2 Which of the following is a reason sometimes given to be granted a religious belief exemption to vaccination? Some vaccines [More]

By Dr. Mercola Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer found in the U.S., and the most common of those are basal and squamous cell cancers.1 Although death from these types is uncommon,2,3 the consequences of treatment may be disfiguring. Despite recommendations for people to stay out of the sun and use sunscreen, current estimates4 are that the lifetime risk for skin cancer is 20% for Americans. Approximately 9,500 skin cancers are diagnosed every day. But, sensible sun exposure, while taking care to avoid getting burned, is one of the best ways to optimize your vitamin D level. [More]

By Tess Pennington When emergencies happen, many of us use these experiences as a testing ground to evaluate our supplies, take inventory, and see if we are mentally equipped for the stressors of an emergency. Taking this a step further is talking and bouncing ideas off of the preparedness community. The preparedness community is a unique and special group of people; we look out for one another, we support one another, and ultimately, we learn from one another. As many of you know, a major grid-down event occurred last week in California. Our electric company was anticipating strong winds in [More]

How fast people walk in their 40s is a sign of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing, scientists have suggested. Using a simple test of gait speed, researchers were able to measure the ageing process. Not only were slower walkers’ bodies ageing more quickly – their faces looked older and they had smaller brains. The international team said the findings were an “amazing surprise”. …read more Source: Sott health news feed     

By Michael By Mayukh Saha Breaking bones isn’t a very good thing, is it? But you know what’s worse? Having a plaster cast that feels like bricks on your hand. You can’t move, you can’t breathe properly; the… …read more Source: Natural Blaze     

By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM Less than 3% of Americans meet the daily recommended fiber intake, despite research suggesting high-fiber foods such as whole grains can affect the progression of coronary heart disease. …read more Source: nutritionfacts.org     

By Daisy Luther by Daisy Luther What would you do if you were out at a tourist attraction or traveling, and suddenly, it looked like things were about to go sideways? For this … Read the rest The post How to Build a Bug Out Bag FAST from Unlikely Places appeared first on The Organic Prepper. …read more Source: Organic Prepper     

A bit of sun might help diversify the bugs in your gut, a study published Thursday suggests. Brief exposure to ultraviolet rays not only bumps up vitamin D levels, but could also lead to a more varied collection of gut bacteria, according to the Frontiers in Microbiology study. On the surface, sunlight and gut microbes seem to have nothing in common — after all, your gut bacteria are unlikely to find themselves catching some rays. …read more Source: Sott health news feed     

If you suffer from neck pain, you’re not alone. Spinal pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and its occurrence has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. While most episodes of neck pain are likely to get better within a few months, half to three-quarters of people who have neck pain will experience repeated episodes of pain. It’s often said there are “good and bad postures” and that specific postures can contribute to spinal pain but this belief is not supported by scientific evidence. Indeed, research shows that poor sleep, reduced physical activity and increased stress [More]

By Dr. Mercola In this short video health coach Christine Smith, Ph.D., succinctly describes the necessary role choline plays in your health and wellness. Choline was discovered in 1862, but it was 1998 before the Institute of Medicine declared it an essential nutrient for optimal health. Unfortunately, 90% of the U.S. population does not consume enough of it, likely since popular dietary guidelines limit consumption of the richest dietary sources. Many are still unaware of the biological importance choline plays and it may be one of the least likely nutrients to be recommended. Choline is not a vitamin or mineral, [More]

By Michael By Sara Tipton For centuries, garlic has long been hailed as a multi-purpose medicinal herb that treats many ailments. History shows that garlic has been used for over two thousand years ago in many… …read more Source: Natural Blaze     

By Michael By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath According to casual conversation, most people are convinced they will live 100 years. The irony is, that in one breath Americans talk about long-life expectancy, while… …read more Source: Natural Blaze     

The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more broadly, and there’s a decent chance flu season could peak much earlier than normal, health officials say. The last flu season to rev up this early was in 2003-2004 — a bad one. Some experts think the early start may mean a lot of suffering is in store, but others say it’s too early to tell. “It really depends on what viruses are circulating. There’s not a predictable trend as far [More]