By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola “The Power of the Placebo” is a documentary film about exactly that: Placebos; how they work, and how you can harness their healing power. The fact is “dummy pills” do indeed work, and sometimes far better than anyone could have imagined. For example, trials show people often react to a placebo in nearly the identical manner as an actual drug. Placebos have been shown to produce dopamine release and other chemical responses, mimicking the effects of drugs without actually taking an active ingredient. By definition, a placebo is an inert substance that has no
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By Michael Greger M.D. …read more Read more here: nutritionfacts.org
By Lynn Griffith From the fountain of youth to today’s cosmetic industry, people across the globe continue to seek a product that will slow the aging process. (1) A new study from Concordia University and Quebec biotech company, Idunn Technologies, believes that they may be uncovered plant extracts that contain six of the most profound groups of anti-aging molecules. (1) The plant-based diet has been found to reverse illness, prevent heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. These same plants have been found to promote clear, glowing skin. It should come as no surprise that plant extracts would be a vital
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By Admin – Orissa by Alliance for Natural Health-USA Like the flawed Frontline documentary, like New York state’s attorney general, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch is spreading gross misinformation about dietary supplements. Action Alert! Last week, Attorney General Lynch released a video for National Consumer Protection Week about supplements. Excuse us, but since when is the US attorney general an expert on this subject? Since she obviously isn’t, she must be relying on distortions and untruths she has been fed by other agencies of the government such as the FDA and Centers for Disease Control. For instance, Ms. Lynch warns
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By By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer (NaturalNews) The pretty pink ribbons are coming undone as more people start to see through the “breast cancer awareness” racket and waste. Yes, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has brought awareness to breast cancer, but they have not shined a light on the real-life solutions that exist… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Heidi Kristoffer What we eat should be our medicine, as cures for the health problems we’re having, and should be beneficial to our body. Olive oil is one of them, which works amazingly to benefit the body both outside and inside. Once I started to take a tablespoon of it in the morning to try repairing my dry skin, and they started to disappear just inside a few days. Actually it works as a natural emollient, that has ability to help moisturize the dry skin and restore the natural youthful skin. So if the olive oil was repairing my
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola A number of studies have investigated the impact of vitamin supplementation to prevent and/or treat cognitive dysfunction and decline. It’s well-established that healthy fats such as animal-based omega-3 fats are really important for brain health, but other nutrients such as vitamins are also necessary for optimal brain function. Most recently, a Korean study1 concluded that giving a multivitamin supplement to seniors suffering from mild cognitive impairment and depression helped improve both conditions. B vitamins in particular, especially folate (B9, aka folic acid in its synthetic form) and vitamins B6 and B12, have made headlines
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By By Julie Wilson staff writer (NaturalNews) The agrichemical industry and Big Food took a major hit yesterday after the Senate blocked a bill aimed at preempting states’ rights from enacting GMO-labeling laws; it also would have reversed any labeling laws currently in place, such as the one Vermont passed in 2014… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Ariana Source: DIY Aquaponics: For Beginners For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. by ARIANA MARISOL The cost of buying a pre-made aquaponics system is very high. Fortunately, you can build yourself a cheaper aquaponics system that will work just as well on your own. Location When deciding upon a final location for your set-up, it is important to take into consideration these two factors: Climate: [&hellip Source: DIY Aquaponics: For Beginners Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Flavonoids are a group of phytonutrients found in most fruits and vegetables. There are more than 6,000 unique flavonoids, each with its own role to play in your health.1 Flavonoids are most well known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, but they’re also useful for detoxification and have been found to lower the risk of many chronic conditions. New research even suggests they may help fight weight gain that tends to occur with age. Flavonoids May Help You Fight ‘Middle-Age Spread’ Many people gain weight as they age, but this “middle-age spread” isn’t …read
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By Beverly Entin A flat stomach is not just about looking good, it’s super important to get rid of your belly fat. Here are some reasons: For avoiding high blood pressure People who are with more belly fat tend to be more prone to developing high blood pressure, means they will have a higher chances of getting heart attack and stoke. To prevent diabetes Too much belly fat is one of the top reasons for type 2 diabetes. According to Gerald Bernstein, MD, director of the diabetes management program at the Gerald J. Friedman Diabetes Institute at Beth Israel Medical
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain your current weight, you probably know the drill. Eat right, exercise and get a handle on your stress levels. But there’s another factor that many people overlook; it’s insidious and can sabotage even the most determined among us: sleep. Or, more specifically, lack of sleep. This presents a hurdle to weight loss and maintenance in a number of ways, including affecting your food cravings. Trying to eat right when you’re sleep deprived is like trying to dry off in the rain; it’s very difficult. When you’re
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Higher serum levels of magnesium may reduce the risk of hypertension by almost 50% and the risk of coronary artery calcification by 42%, says a new study. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Sasha Brown Advice that is given to adults suffering with mental or physical ailments is to go outside and get some fresh air, and exercise if able. It is about time that this advice is suggested for children as well. Not only will it aid in taking care of some small issues seen immediately, it will also help to mold them by providing the domain to interact with other children and learn social skills that will stay with them as they grow older and interact with larger groups. Vision In a study done by Optometry and Vision Science, it
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If there’s one thing we all learned from the crash of 2008, it’s that any one of us could be dragged down into poverty. No one is really immune to that anymore. In the Western world, economic prosperity has been crumbling for years, and stability is rapidly disappearing for a variety reasons. Truth be told, you’ve probably read about countless disasters and survival situations on this website, but the one situation that is most likely to affect you, is a financial calamity in your family. And if that happens, one of your most pressing concerns will be food. Every resource
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By By J. D. Heyes (NaturalNews) If the Food and Drug Administration and Congress get their way, it will become much easier for the mainstream psychiatry community to utilize unregulated, dangerous electroshock therapy, even though it has been proven to be ineffective and mentally damaging in the past… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Geary Andrew Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as “superbugs,” are becoming more numerous and more virulent thanks to continuing overuse of antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics is creating stronger germs. Some bacteria are already “resistant” to common antibiotics. When bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, it is often harder and more expensive to treat the infection. Herbal medicine offers an alternative to these increasingly ineffective drugs. 7 Herbal antibiotics that can fight against bacteria and viruses Garlic Is an antibacterial herb, garlic is more effective against several types of bacteria than penicillin. Garlic is also friendlier to the body than antibiotics because it
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By Sasha Brown Amethyst is the rarest form of quarts, and is close to being the most popular form of quartz. It is a hard gem and has six sides, and may also be found within geodes around the entire world. Generally, it is available in crystal form or as a mass. Purple, lilac, and lavender in color, amethyst is associated with royalty. This stone has been used to treat a variety of conditions through the ages, from sleep disorders, pain, alcohol addiction, and mental dysfunction. Data has yet to show that the crystal actually decreases the symptoms associated with
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By Ariana Source: Five Reasons to Grow Food, Not Lawns For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. by ARIANA MARISOL Why keep a green lawn when you could be growing delicious healthy food instead? These five reasons prove that urban farming is the most important movement of our time. Imagine living in a community that sprouts tomatoes, pomegranates, spinach, kale, figs, zucchinis, strawberries, almonds, garlic, onions, apples, and more! Communities like this [&hellip Source: Five Reasons to Grow Food, Not Lawns Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By By Jennifer Lea Reynolds (NaturalNews) Could mimosas, the champagne and orange drink mixture that’s enjoyed at many brunches, holiday breakfasts and celebratory events, actually be a health drink? Turns out, the answer is a definitive, “yes.”First of all, it’s no secret that oranges are a health-boosting… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Christina Sarich Wendy’s has more than 6,500 franchises in the US alone. It’s the world’s third largest fast food hamburger chain, servicing millions of customers annually. A group of employees known as the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is calling for a boycott of the hamburger titan, kicking off a demonstration to communicate its displeasure with a 12-day Workers’ Voice tour earlier this month. The CIW doesn’t boycott companies very often. The Wendy’s boycott will be the second such event. The first was against Taco Bell 15 years ago. The boycott is being called for because Wendy’s has stopped
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By Admin – Orissa Dr. Waney Squier. Copyright Photo by Les Wilson. Photo courtesy of Daily Mail. Health Impact News Editor Comments The medical theory of “shaken baby syndrome” (SBS) is quickly losing credibility, with many doctors, scientists, and attorneys now speaking out against SBS and the fact that innocent parents have been falsely accused of child abuse. Courts are now re-trying some cases based on testimonies from these doctors and professionals, and some cases have recently been over-turned. The medical profession is fighting back. The reasons are quite obvious. …read more Read more here: Health Impact News
By Christina Sarich In an effort to eradicate all food wasted in its stores and distribution centers, Tesco says that it will work with 5,000 different charities in the UK in order to give all unsold food to those who need it most. Credit: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters Figures recently released by the company suggest that this new program could save 55,400 tonnes of food that were thrown away at its stores and distribution centers across the country in 2015. The plan is part of a program called the Community Food Connection, which will start with 14 pilot stores, to kick off
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By Alex Jordon With the escalating cost of medicine, you may be among the growing number of people who are taking back control of their health naturally. A simpler way to do this is to get back to basics by finding herbal remedies to provide relief for disease vectors that most commonly affect you, such as viruses. Viruses can cause the common flu and cold but they are also responsible for more dangerous diseases like pneumonia and meningitis. Herbal antivirals resist infectious invasions before they can bring you down or help your body to heal faster when you succumb to
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By Paul by Paul FassaHealth Impact News The Potato Diet What would motivate a relatively healthy man to undergo a 60 day diet of potatoes only? In 2010, Chris Voight began his successful 60 day potato fast to prove the health merits of potatoes. His inspiration was ignited by the federal WIC (Women, Infants and Children) low-income assistance program’s decision to remove potatoes from the list of vegetables that were being provided. After all, Chris was at that time the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission. So he had a point to prove. Due to his losing weight
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By Sasha Brown Many times when someone is feeling stressed out or depressed, they are not sure what to do to feel better. Whether it is short term or long term, it is never a great feeling. These are some suggestions that include very little outside input or resources to aid in relieving stress and depression in a way that does not include seeing a doctor for medication. Exercise One of the more well-known methods for relaxation to soothe stress and depression, exercise benefits both the mind and the body. Exercising can increase levels of norepinephrine, the chemical that helps
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