By Admin – Orissa Kratom leaves. by Paul Fassa Health Impact News Within weeks of denying an anticipated change in the DEA’s classification of cannabis as a schedule I controlled substance, the DEA has announced plans to post another harmless plant as schedule I by September 30th, 2016. The newly posted schedule I substance is kratom. Schedule I is a category of drugs the DEA considers dangerous, subject to abuse, and addictive. The DEA has many drugs like that in other more permissive categories, but the clincher for cannabis and now kratom is that they lack medical merit. And how
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By Michael Greger M.D. …read more Read more here: nutritionfacts.org
By Michael Greger M.D. …read more Read more here: nutritionfacts.org
By Christopher David Pumpkin seeds are a great source of magnesium, fiber, vitamin K, and iron. Plus, the seeds are loaded with protein, so they’re the perfect addition to vegetarian and vegan meals. Cucurbitacins in pumpkin seeds have potent anti-inflammatory properties and are effective to be used as treatment for different types of cancer in their early stages. According to a Spanish study, a compound […] The post Pumpkin Seeds Fight Cancer and Can Help Prevent Diabetes appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By By Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor (NaturalNews) As expected, my recent announcements about heavy metals in various unscrupulous superfood products has all the “dirty foods” propagandists running around at full steam, screaming to every corner of the internet that all heavy metals found in superfoods (or dietary supplements… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Michael By John Vibes Pharmaceutical company Mylan has made news recently by raising the price of a popular and important drug. Mylan acquired a product by the name of EpiPen in 2007. At the time, the price… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Admin Two schoolchildren in California are suspected of having contracted the disease leprosy, but where might they have caught it? This week, officials in Riverside Country (which is near Los Angeles) said they are investigating the suspected cases of leprosy, now usually called Hansen’s disease, at an elementary school in the area. Nursing staff at the school first […] The post Leprosy Possibly Contracted by 2 California Children – But How Did They Get It? appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Anna Scanlon The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned the use of the antibacterial agent triclosan in soaps. Yet it remains in one of the most popular toothpastes: Colgate Total. So if it is banned for our skin, why does it remain in toothpaste? Largely because the Colgate Company has demonstrated that toothpastes with this chemical are more effective against gingivitis and plaque. Susan Maples, a dentist and author, told Yahoo! Beauty in an interview the reason why she was concerned about triclosan-based toothpastes: “We notice that we’re lowering our immunity and creating superbugs — bugs that are
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By Christopher David Wheatgrass is one of the most nourishing foods on Earth, in fact, wheatgrass benefits us in so many ways it still baffles me that it’s not more of a regular food in people’s homes – even now as we move to so much more of a green-juice-friendly culture! The consumption of wheatgrass began in the […] The post Wheatgrass Benefits: Why You Need to Drink This Powerful Superfood appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Michael By Alexis Henning In 2009, scientists revealed a study that found a honey better than all antibiotics out there. It was published by the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Thomasina Copenhaver Statin drugs are a multi-billion dollar industry, despite the fact that study after study questions their use and safety. Surely if your medical doctor understood healing the body at the cellular level; the method of action of statin drugs; and the enormous amount of lawsuits resulting from their use —he would not even consider them a viable option. Hormones are chemical messengers that tell every cell, organ, system, etc. what to do. All hormones are made from cholesterol. In order to carry out the hormonal commands on time and correctly, every hormone has specific enzymes and co-factors
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By Michael Greger M.D. …read more Read more here: nutritionfacts.org
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola As you may recall, the Zika virus made big headlines back in January and February when the Brazilian government blamed Zika-carrying mosquitoes for an uptick in reports of microcephaly,1,2 a condition in which babies are born with unusually small heads. Like many other nations, the U.S. overreacted to the news by increasing states’ mosquito eradication efforts. 3 Some early models estimated that 200 million Americans, about 60 percent of the U.S. population, would become infected with Zika this summer4 — estimates that were clearly vastly overblown. Sounds just like President …read more Read more
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Regularly snapping selfies with your smartphone and sharing photos with your friends can help make you a happier person, according to computer scientists at the University of California, Irvine. In a first-of-its-kind study published just before back-to-school season, the authors found that students can combat the blues with some simple, deliberate actions on their mobile devices. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Nearly 60 million Americans struggle with insomnia. Doctors are still not sure how to treat this disorder that may have devastating effects on your daily routines.1 Chronic lack of quality sleep has been associated with reduced memory and learning, increased risk of dementia and type 2 diabetes and an increased risk of accidents. Losing just one night of sleep may impair your physical and mental status comparable to having a blood alcohol level of 0.10 percent.2 You may have experienced insomnia, or difficulty going to …read more Read more here: mercola
By Amy Goodrich Around 92% of watermelon is composed of water, but aside from its refreshing and hydrating effects, it is also rich in essential nutrients that are good for the body. Each refreshing bite can provide your body with sufficient amounts of antioxidants, lycopene, amino acids, potassium and Vitamins A, B6 and C. It is also fat-free and has low calorie and sodium content. Learn more about the positive effects of watermelon to the body with the help of this article. Helps you stay hydrated Due to the high water content of watermelon, eating it is the best way
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola In 2013, a Gallup poll on public perceptions of U.S. agencies found Americans are most positive toward the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 Sixty percent of those polled believed the CDC was doing an excellent or good job while only 8 percent rated them poorly. There is clearly a disconnect between the CDC’s perceived image and the actual state of the agency. While their website claims the “CDC works for you 24/7,” they have fallen far short of achieving their motto of “Savings Lives. Protecting People.”<a target=_blank …read more Read more
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By By Samantha Debbie (NaturalNews) Though it may be a fun and enjoyable pastime, drinking alcohol unfortunately has many harmful effects on our bodies that can be difficult to reverse. However, there’s good news, especially for you fitness fanatics. New research shows that exercise may effectively offset… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By By David Gutierrez, staff writer (NaturalNews) To much fanfare and excitement, Apple has announced that the iPhone 7 will come with wireless earbuds, ditching the much-reviled and ever-tangled cords of conventional earbuds. The wireless earbuds, dubbed “AirPods,” will be water-resistant and are, in the words of company… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola During a recent clinical trial, scientists found a possible link between retinoic acid, a compound produced in your body from vitamin A, and the inhibition of colon cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer worldwide. In a Philly.com article, Dr. Edgar Engleman, professor of pathology and medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, said scientists have known for years that retinoic acid is involved in suppressing inflammation in the intestine, but his team wanted to “connect the dots” to figure out how it relates to cancer development. …read more Read more here: mercola
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By By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer (NaturalNews) As the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announces their new plan to detain individuals and medicate them against their will, the government is stating very clearly: your body isn’t yours. Individual rights no longer exist. You are our subject.This is the antithesis… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Ariana Source: Study Proves Pesticides Are Linked To Farmer Respiratory Problems For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. Pesticides are having extreme negative effects on farmers health. Herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides are often blamed for their negative impacts on the environment. Yet they have harmful and sometimes even deadly effects on most people, specifically farmers. Surprisingly enough, research on the topic is still in its infancy. A new study from North […] Source: Study Proves Pesticides Are Linked To Farmer Respiratory Problems Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By By Samantha Debbie (NaturalNews) An elementary school located about an hour outside of Los Angeles, California, is receiving a wave of unwanted media attention following reports that two students may have Hansen’s disease, more widely known as leprosy.On Friday, September 2, parents received a letter… …read more Read more here: Natural News
To claim that breastmilk is the gold standard in infant nutrition is an understatement. For a newborn, nothing comes close in nutrient density which is so perfectly customized for an infant as it grows. Breast-fed infants gain incredible protection from antibodies, proteins and immune cells in breastmilk. It defends against a myriad of pathogens in ways that are impossible through vaccination and other pharmaceuticals. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Admin Health Impact News Healthy Traditions announced earlier this year that they had added Mexican heirloom corn products to their line of GMO-tested and Glyphosate-tested products. They explained how truly GMO-free corn is almost non-existent in the U.S., as even corn that is USDA certified organic or verified to be GMO free is still contaminated with small amounts of GMO DNA, according to their own laboratory testing. Over the past few years Healthy Traditions has tried to find corn in the United States that tested clean for the presence of genetically modified material and the herbicide glyphosate. We tested
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Arguably thousands of parents don’t realize that not only is getting adequate vitamin D for themselves and their children important, it’s important for the health of their unborn children, as well. According to GrassrootsHealth director Carole Baggerly: “If you know that most women of childbearing age are vitamin D deficient, it starts to make sense that they wouldn’t have the vitamin D available to pass on in their breast milk … Only 2 [to]19 [percent] of the infants are given a supplement. This suggests that over 80 percent of babies are not …read more
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By By Jonathan Landsman (NaturalNews) By the end of 2016, over 1,600,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. Many of these people will be exposed to the unwanted side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The American Cancer Society adds that 595,690 people will lose their battle… …read more Read more here: Natural News