By Alex Jordon Essential oils become more and more popular these days, some of them or the right combination may work well for many health conditions, such as lavender, oregano, peppermint, tea tree, lemon and rosemary. And don’t miss another one, frankincense, which can make other essential oils more effective and beneficial to overall health greatly. Used as an essential oil, frankincense oil deserves its reputation as the “King of Oils”. There are tons of research-based uses for frankincense oil, read on for the uses and benefits of this incredible oil. For General Health Care Frankincense oil treats cuts and
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Plants are not simple bystanders in the environment, soaking up sun and otherwise engaging in a passive existence. They’re actually active communicators and engage in a complex relationship with their environment. Not only do plants communicate with each other but they also take steps to protect themselves from predators. About 200 plant species, for instance, manufacture a glue-like substance that attracts sand or soil. The resulting “sand armor,” which is created in a process called psammophory, has been the subject of numerous theories. Some researchers have suggested plants coat themselves in sand as a
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By Christina Sarich The list seems to grow daily. The multinational ConAgra now joins General Mills, Mars, and Kellogg’s as a company which will label its products if they contain genetically modified ingredients. With Vermont’s mandatory GM labeling bill going into effect this summer, this is a decision more companies will have to make, and soon. This list of new companies willing to label is starting to look like a Who’s Who of the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association, the lobbying group recently found guilty of fraud and money laundering in order to prevent the very labels they are now being gently
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By Heidi Kristoffer Consume one large of this orange superfood, you can get 2g fiber : 8% RDV Vitamin A : 241% RDV Vitamin K : 12% RDV Vitamin C : 7% RDV Potassium : 7% RDV And only 30 calories, no fat, no cholesterol! According to NutritionData.com. Yes, this is carrot. You can get a lot of benefits by eating carrots regularly, studies have found that people who consumed a cup of carrots daily for 3 weeks lowered the blood cholesterol levels. Carrots have been linked to lower risk of lung cancer due to the alphacarotene and bioflavonoids they
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By Ariana Source: Never Waste Food Again With This Storage Method For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. by ARIANA MARISOL Avoid wasting food by storing your produce in sand to ensure longer shelf life. It is no secret that humans are wasteful. Especially when it comes to food. Many people do their best to diligently keep their household food waste to a minimum but it is still sometimes very difficult keep [&hellip Source: Never Waste Food Again With This Storage Method Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By Heather Callaghan By Hannah Kastoryano Baking is one of my most cherished hobbies. I often find myself baking unhealthy treats, which is something I’ve tried to slow down on. Instead of quitting the kitchen for good,… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Christina Sarich The biotech industry once told the world that Bt insecticidal crops were only harmful to insects and were harmless to pets and people. But a new study of the ecotoxicological risks of widespread commercial Bt spraying found otherwise. Introban®, a Bt-containing product, caused 100% lethality in amphibians. Dr. Eva Sirinathsinghii tested the effects of Introban®, a commercial formulation of a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) subtype, Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti). She discovered that Introban® is toxic to tadpoles of an Argentinian species of frog at environmentally relevant concentrations. The Bti subtype is meant for mosquitoes, in order to
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By P. S. Orr Millions of people use essential oils for a variety of purposes and aromatherapy has become a multi-million dollar business. In fact, one large MLM company is worth upwards of 300 million dollars. Obviously, there’s lots of information swirling around about these products…some truth and some myth. 5 Myths About Essential Oils Here’s 5 common myths that even the most dedicated users may not know. Myth #1: There are NO therapeutic grade standards that qualify essential oils. You hear quite often that there are no therapeutic grade standards when it comes to all the different oils developed
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By Alexandra Preston In a time when radiation exposure from a number of sources, including air travel, nuclear power, and former testing grounds seems unavoidable, any news of radio-protective substance is good news. Fortunately, emerging research is indicating that melanin in fungi, which is also the pigment responsible for skin color in humans, may not only enable some fungi to survive ionizing radiation, but also to feed off of it. An early report of this possibility came from Russia in 2001 on the discovery of a melanin-rich species of fungi seeming to thrive within the walls of the Chernobyl meltdown
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By Lynn Griffith Essential oils are taking the world by storm, with the global essential oil market expecting to reach 11.67 billion U.S. dollars by 2022. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the health benefits associated with natural and organic personal care products.(1) Global essential oil market expecting to reach 11.67 billion U.S. dollars by 2022! Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular oil in the world. It has been used for medicinal and religious purposes for over 2,500 years. (2) Lavender oil is extracted from lavender flowers through steam distillation. Today it is used in aromatherapy oil,
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By Heidi Kristoffer Made from the perennial herb oregano and packed with free-radical-crushing antioxidants, oregano oil is one of the most effective antibiotics that beneficial to your health in many ways. With its strong antioxidant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, oregano oil used to deal with various ailments. It can be used both internally and externally and suitable for most people, but before you use it, there are some facts you should know about this miracle oil: Produced from the herb, there are more than 40 varieties of the plant, and the oil from Oreganum vulgare is said to hold the
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Attempts by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to decrease the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock production have seldom succeeded. An effort to prohibit cephalosporins like Cefzil and Keflex in 2008 was stopped by frenzied lobbyists from the egg, chicken, turkey, milk, pork and cattle industries, who claimed they could not “farm” without the drugs. Their trade groups, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Animal Health Institute (AHI) also put pressure on the FDA, which backed down.1 In 2014, the FDA again tried to regulate antibiotics, floating a …read more Read
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By jeery park Memory is an intriguing area of human consciousness. If you hear something only once, you will only recall it for a matter of a minute or two. If you make an effort to remember it, it will live in your short-term memory for about the time frame you’ve described. Poor memory can occur for many different reasons. Many people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious and others are not. Common Symptomps Causes of Weak Memory -Aging -Lack of concentration -Depression -Anxiety -Hormonal changes during pregnancy -Alcoholism -Drug abuse -Dietary deficiencies -Brain tumors -Certain medications -Regularly
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By mcshane Ketchup is still one of the most popular condiments. Who doesn’t love ketchup? In America, it is the most popular condiment found in households today. Unfortunately, most commercial varieties of ketchup contain high fructose corn syrup. HFCS has no real nutritional value and causes a big spike in blood sugar when consumed. Most companies are looking to cut corners with ingredients, keep prices low, and profits high. So if you are trying to avoid adding (or unknowingly being added) HFCS to your diet consider using those extra tomatoes to make your own with our homemade ketchup recipe. Use
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By By J. D. Heyes (NaturalNews) In case you were wondering, dangerous opioid drugs cause addiction and can kill you. But the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is just now catching on to that.”It is just staggering and heartbreaking to see the toll that abuse is taking,” said Dr. Tom Frieden, director… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola The scientific name for licorice root, Glycyrrhiza, comes from “glukos” (sweet) and “riza” (root). This “sweet root” contains glycyrrhizin, a compound that can be up to 50 times sweeter than sugar. So it’s not surprising that when many people think of licorice, they think of the confectionery by the same the name. However, licorice is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean that’s been prized for its medicinal properties for centuries. In fact, its use is documented in Assyrian clay tablets and Egyptian papyri. …read more Read more here: mercola
By Admin by Jefferey Jaxen Health Impact News In January 2016, Hillary Clinton unveiled an autism initiative that was focused on bringing greater awareness to the epidemic. Clinton, who has received more pharmaceutical industry money than any leading political figure in the United States, wants “to ensure that all children, and in particular children from underserved backgrounds, can get screened for autism.” Reading between the political red tape and …read more Read more here: Health Impact News
There is an irrefutable argument in favor of happiness: Happiness and good health go hand-in-hand and scientific studies have been finding that happiness can make our hearts healthier, our immune systems stronger, and our lives longer through enhancements of our cellular structure. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Ariana Source: Harvesting the Cure: Stinging Nettle For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. by ARIANA MARISOL Everyone knowns about the stinging ‘weed’ that pops up every spring. Did you know that if harvested and cooked correctly, through teas, soups, and more, this weed can actually provide healthy cures for multiple ailments, combating spring allergies, purifying blood, and curing headaches and eczema? Harvesting nettles is certainly worth the slight [&hellip Source: Harvesting the Cure: Stinging Nettle Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By Prof. Hesin Okra is a nutritional powerhouse used throughout history for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Okra, also known as “lady’s fingers” and “gumbo,” is a green flowering plant. Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. It is indigenous to regions around the Nile in North Africa and the Middle East for it was discovered dating as far as 3500 years ago in Ethiopia. Okra Nutrition Value Okra contains vitamins A and C and is a good source of iron and calcium. It also contains starch, fat, ash, thiamine and riboflavin. It also contains vitamins,
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By Sasha Brown Does the swine flu have you worried? There are some easy steps that can be taken to avoid getting it, and combat it if you are already battling it. It is not easy to do all of these things at once, and you may find that a certain combination works well for you. Whatever the case may be, stay consistent and cautious. Natural Solutions to Help Fight Swine Flu 1. Tulsi (Basil) Have 5 thoroughly washed leaves every morning. Tulsi has many therapeutic properties, and it keeps the lungs and throat clear while helping to fight infection
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola One you reach the age of 30, you have a 10 percent to 20 percent chance of graying hair with each passing decade.1 It’s a fact of life that, eventually, virtually everyone will go gray. Your hair color comes from pigment called melanin. Each hair may contain dark melanin (eumelanin) and light melanin (pheomelanin), which blend together to form the many shades of hair color among humans. When you’re young, special pigment stem cells called melanocytes inject pigment into keratin-containing cells. …read more Read more here: mercola
By By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer (NaturalNews) Cancer-causing pollution at a US Marine base shows that chemical manufacturing is being done without any human safety precautions or long-term epidemiological studies. It’s the norm in America to manufacture a chemical first, dump it into the land and then see how it… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Olives are one of those wonders of nature that are easy to take for granted, yet deserve special attention. Technically a fruit, olives belong to the group of “drupes,” which are fruits with a pit or stone. Other drupes include peaches, mangos, cherries, nectarines, almonds and pistachios. There are hundreds of varieties of olives, which grow on trees that are mostly native to the Mediterranean (as well as areas of Asia and Africa). Olive trees are remarkable in their own right, as they tend to live to be several hundred years old. There is
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Raw organic nuts are a great source of healthy fat, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. And, contrary to popular belief, eating healthy fat will actually help you lose weight. Far more often than not, if you’re struggling with excess weight, it’s because you’re eating too much sugar and non-vegetable fiber carbs. In fact, a high-fat, moderate protein, and low-carb diet is one of the most effective ways to shed stubborn weight, as it helps shift your body from burning sugar to burning fat as its primary fuel. This kind of diet also promotes mitochondrial health,
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By By S. Johnson (NaturalNews) Mercury levels are on the rise in California, largely due to gold mining in the 19th century. Now, the same mercury used to extract gold decades ago, has been detected along the lower Yuba/Feather River system in the state’s Central Valley, which could pose a threat… …read more Read more here: Natural News