By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Your brain is a powerful instrument that often seems to have “a mind of its own.” This is certainly the case when it comes to how it handles pleasure, which has been shown to affect both the nucleus accumbens, or reward center, and frontal cortex regions of your brain. If you’ve ever wondered about the roots of addiction and the role played by your brain, you should know that all addictions — whether it be food, sex, drugs or alcohol — have a similar hijacking effect on your brain. Fortunately, most addictive patterns are
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By Lori Alton, staff writer (Naturalhealth365) For generations, baking soda dissolved in water has been considered a time-honored, safe and effective home remedy for occasional upset stomach, indigestion and heartburn. This familiar kitchen staple is also pressed into service for such mundane tasks as deodorizing refrigerators, cleaning teeth and soothing sunburn. Now, surprising new research shows that baking soda – also known as sodium bicarbonate – can work against destructive inflammation and autoimmune disease on a cellular level by creating a more anti-inflammatory “climate” in the body. Autoimmune disease, a condition in …read more Source: Natural Health 365
By Dr. Mercola You may have heard of myrrh from Biblical stories, as it’s one of the precious gifts (together with gold and frankincense) offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. This valuable element actually has a long history of use, especially in ancient civilizations. Today, myrrh is most commonly known — and used — as an essential oil. Keep on reading to learn more about its many benefits. What Is Myrrh Oil? Myrrh oil comes from a dried resin extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree, which belongs to the Commiphora plant genus.1 …read more Source: mercola
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By Lori Alton, staff writer (Naturalhealth365) Organophosphate pesticides, such as chlorpyrifos and diazinon, have been shown to have neurotoxic effects. Although some types of organophosphate insecticides have been banned for residential use, the fact remains that a stunning 33 million pounds were used in the United States in 2007 – with some organophosphates still being used agriculturally. To make matter even worse, according to recently-published studies, these toxins have left a lasting – and alarming – legacy. Researchers say that prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides can harm the most precious resource of …read more Source: Natural Health 365
A novel relationship between our gut microbiome and atherosclerosis means the bacteria in our gut could be linked to risk of heart attack and stroke, say researchers. …read more Source: Prevent Disease
By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM What is the optimum dose of wild blueberries to eat at a meal? …read more Source: nutritionfacts.org
A new review published online in the journal Addiction has compiled the best, most up-to-date source of information on alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use and the burden of death and disease. It shows that in 2015 alcohol and tobacco use between them cost the human population more than a quarter of a billion disability-adjusted life years. …read more Source: Prevent Disease
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola People who live near industrial pig facilities, or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), are bombarded with noxious smells, polluted air and water and noise, to say nothing of their plummeting property values. The industries running these facilities often get off scot-free, destroying families’ lives and finances while padding their own pockets. In what’s being described as a historic case, however, Murphy Brown LLC, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, has finally been taken to task — and they got their just deserts. In 2014, more than 500 North Carolina residents
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By Heather Callaghan By ANH-USA Lawmakers in the House of Representatives think they’re safe enough to eat and drink. Don’t let them sell us out to Big Ag. Action Alert! Every four years, Congress passes a new Farm… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Admin Very high LDL and no cardiovascular disease – at all! by Dr. Malcolm KendrickDrMalcolmKendrick.org Excerpts: If your hypothesis is that all swans are white, the discovery of one black swan refutes your hypothesis. That is how science works. Or at least that is how science should work. In the real world, scientists are highly adept at explaining away contradictions to their favoured hypotheses. They will use phrases such as, it’s a paradox. Or, inform you that you didn’t measure the correct things or there are …read more Source: Health Impact News
By Jonathan Landsman (NaturalHealth365) In an alarming revelation, it has come to light that government scientists at U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found the weed killer ingredient glyphosate in many popular processed foods. This information was in emails that were obtained through a freedom of information request. (what they did with that ‘intelligence’ is SHOCKING!) Glyphosate is perhaps best known as the main ingredient in the Roundup weed killer brand from the Monsanto company. And, the FDA has been testing foods for the presence of herbicides and …read more Source: Natural Health 365
By GROW test Source: 9 Annoying Things You Should Never Do at Farmers Markets, According to Farmers For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. It’s so great to see more and more people at the farmers’ market and of course, vendors can agree about that. But with every trend (even if it is a very positive one!) comes the odd balls who are either missing the point entirely or are just making bad decisions due to ignorance. Recently, CityLab […] Source: 9 Annoying Things You Should Never Do at Farmers Markets, According to Farmers Learn more at <a target=_blank rel="nofollow"
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By GROW test Source: Plant These 7 Survival Crops To Prepare For Ultimate Self-Reliance For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. by DANIEL BARKER If you have the space, growing your own food is one of the best ways to survive a SHTF scenario. A reasonably good-sized backyard garden can provide enough food to substantially supplement your daily diet and help you maintain your self-sufficiency, whether you are dealing with a long-term emergency situation or not. […] Source: Plant These 7 Survival Crops To Prepare For Ultimate Self-Reliance Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Source:
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Your skin is the largest and fastest growing organ. It essentially protects your body from the outside. It regulates your temperature and allows you to experience your environment through your senses. Many people care for the skin on their face by regularly exfoliating, cleansing and moisturizing. However, the skin on the rest of the body is often overlooked. The appearance of your skin has a lot to do with your environment, irritation and nutrition. Healthy fats help to promote beautiful and healthy skin. Getting enough high-quality omega-3 fat helps prevent rough dry skin and
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By Admin Comments by Brian ShilhavyEditor, Health Impact News A story out of Texas is making its way through the corporate-sponsored “mainstream” media regarding a doctor who has been indicted for fraud, because he allegedly “violated his oath to do no harm by administering unnecessary chemotherapy and other toxic medications to patients with serious diseases,” according to Assistant Attorney General John Cronan. According to the indictment, Zamora-Quezada and co-conspirators who are not named in the indictment falsely diagnosed people — including the young, elderly and disabled, from the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio and …read more Source: Health Impact News
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By Heather Callaghan By Heather Callaghan, Natural Blaze Millennials lead the charge against GMOs and have more in common with their grandparents than their parents’ generation. Millennials are reviving the art of… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By AdminM Health Impact News Editor Comments The pharmaceutical marketing trade publication, Fierce Pharma, announced this month (May 2018) that Merck has beat Wall Street expectations for their Gardasil vaccine sales during the first quarter of 2018, achieving 24% growth with $660 million for the HPV vaccine. The report notes that sales in the U.S. are declining, attributing the decline in sales to the CDC decision to reduce their recommendation of the Gardasil vaccine to be only two doses, instead of three. Nothing is mentioned about declining public opinion regarding Gardasil, nor the numerous lawsuits against the company …read more
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By REALdeal Source: Law Enforcement Raid Whole Food Co-op in Minnesota Who Sell Raw Milk For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. Authorities have shut down a south Minneapolis food distributor and seized thousands in goods after claiming that it has been illegally selling raw milk and meat products. From StarTribune: On May 3, health inspectors from the city, along with a Minneapolis police officer and an inspector for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, executed a search warrant on the south Minneapolis property. […] Source: Law Enforcement Raid Whole Food Co-op in Minnesota Who Sell Raw Milk Learn …read more
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By Jessica Dolores (Natural News) Besides their children’s obsession with …read more Source: Natural News
By raptorman China has begun a program to modify the weather over an area three times the size of the country of Spain using geoengineering technology that is openly admitted to by the Chinese government. Geoengineering is not only admitted to by the communist country but celebrated as a great achievement, even engineering the weather for the 2008 Olympic games. In fact, since 2013 China has created over 55 billion tons of engineered rain and now plans on deploying the technology on a massive country wide scale. So with all these open media disclosures about geoengineering the weather by the
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By Dena Schmidt, staff writer (NaturalHealth365) Autism rates continue to surge worldwide, especially within “developed” countries with robust (conventional) healthcare systems. For example, Canada is a fully “developed” country, with around 1 in 66 children afflicted with autism as of comprehensive reports from 2015. This puts Canada in the top 10 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia with the highest autism rates. (By the way, the U.S. is no better) The Public Health Agency of Canada is set to release first-ever nationally representative data related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) since …read more Source: Natural Health 365
Many studies have addressed the question of whether mental disorder is associated with creativity, but high-quality epidemiological evidence has been lacking. According to a study of people in Sweden, artistic education and may really increase the odds of experiencing mental health conditions. …read more Source: Prevent Disease
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola You may have noticed oatmeal listed as a principal ingredient in several skin cleansers and lotions, ostensibly because clinical studies expounding the merits of oatmeal would make it a beneficial, as well as natural, component. After all, oatmeal, aka Avena sativa, grown in Russia, Europe, Asia, North and South America and Down Under, has been used for thousands of years as a topical lotion for aggravated skin from dryness or even insect bites, a study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology,1 sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, states. Some …read more Source: mercola
By Lori Alton, staff writer (Naturalhealth365) Researchers have long known that melatonin, a neurotransmitter released by the pineal gland, is vital to a good night’s sleep. Known as the “sleep hormone,” it is becoming increasingly apparent is this substance is first and foremost a “brain hormone.” Recent studies reveal the link between melatonin and brain health – showcasing the potential of melatonin to delay and even reverse neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, while cutting risk of stroke. Avoiding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia with melatonin Melatonin is found in high levels in the …read more Source: Natural Health 365
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By David Williams (Natural News) Traditional farming methods have their …read more Source: Natural News
By none You’ve probably heard of matcha, a type of green tea that’s been around since the 12th century,1 but only recently gained significant popularity. Matcha-infused recipes have become the trend nowadays. But what exactly is this bitter, green powder, and what can it do for your health? Read on to find out why matcha green tea deserves all the hype that it gets. What Is Matcha Green Tea? Known for its vibrant green color, rich grassy taste and numerous health benefits, matcha is the powdered form of green tea that’s traditionally used …read more Source: mercola
By Lydia Noyes Living a sustainable lifestyle will affect every decision you make, right down to the snacks you eat. But which ones should you choose? Greenwashing is far too prevalent in grocery stores today, making it nearly impossible to know if you can believe the claims on the packages in front of you. Thankfully, there are a number of brands that make it a priority to produce food that has a positive impact on the planet. Some source large quantities of sustainable ingredients, while others rely on renewable energy or follow international ethical labor laws like Fair Trade certification.
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