By Heather Callaghan By Kelly Brogan, MD Psychiatry is notorious for saying “oops!” for a long history of abusing patients with pseudoscience-driven treatments and its shameful lack of diagnostic rigor. From the 1949… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola We are in the middle of an opioid and heroin epidemic, which is killing ever increasing numbers of Americans at an astonishing rate. In 2014, almost 30,000 people died from heroin and opioids (also called narcotic prescription painkillers), exceeding those who died from car accidents during the same year, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 Prescriptions for opioids have risen by 300 percent over the past 10 years and fed the heroin epidemic as the tolerance of opioid addicts surpasses their allotted prescription dosage and/or they are no …read more Read
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Scientists have developed a new blood test that could one day be available to the home user, detecting multiple diseases, including diabetes, cancer, traumatic injury and neurodegeneration, in a highly sensitive and specific manner. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola In August 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Addyi (flibanserin), the first drug to treat low libido in women. It’s estimated that nearly 27 percent of premenopausal women and more than 52 percent of postmenopausal women experience low sexual desire.1 Addyi is specifically approved to treat generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. According to the FDA:2 “HSDD is characterized by low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is not due to a co-existing medical or psychiatric condition, problems within …read more Read more here:
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By By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer (NaturalNews) From an early age, we are inundated with the helpless belief that our genes are set in stone – a fixed code – a destiny that we cannot control. The study of epigenetics debunks this mythical mindset, revealing how external factors change our gene expression… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Dr. Mercola Submitted by Marla Hernandez Muffins are delicious, but most varieties today are made from unhealthy processed grains and flavored with artificial sweeteners. If you want a healthy twist to your muffins, try this Sweet and Spicy Muffins recipe by Mercola.com reader Marla Hernandez. It not only has a unique sweet and spicy flavor, but it’s also a grain- and dairy-free, no-bake option that’s sure to tickle your taste buds. Ingredients: 3 dried figs Juice of 1 lemon Dash of cayenne pepper 5 watercress leaves ¼ cup almond …read more Read more here: mercola
By By Jennifer Lea Reynolds (NaturalNews) There are a lot of folks walking around in a bleary-eyed state of perpetual fatigue and an I-don’t-care-what-happens mentality. Chances are, you’ve witnessed these people yourself. They roll their eyes as if to indicate that they’re perfectly at ease with anything that… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By By Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor (NaturalNews) You’ve probably heard food companies and nutritional supplement manufacturers claim that high levels of lead found in their products is “naturally occurring.” But they’re LYING.The truth is that high levels of toxic heavy metals show up in foods, superfoods and supplements… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By By Daniel Barker (NaturalNews) Five years after the earthquake-triggered events that led to the meltdown of three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan, significant levels of radiation remain in the area – particularly in the forests near the disaster site.The Japanese… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Barely a day goes by without some type of media announcement noting the importance of your gut flora. One of the best and least expensive ways to optimize your gut microbiome is to eliminate sugars and processed sugars and eat traditionally fermented foods, but probiotic supplements can also be beneficial. Greg Leyer,1 who has a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, is the Chief Scientific Officer of UAS Laboratories, a probiotic-dedicated manufacturer, and he’s been passionate about probiotics and health for more than two decades. “I got interested in microbiology and spent my …read more Read
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Japanese electronics giant Toshiba in collaboration with Osaka University has developed a sensor that detects infectious viruses in minutes compared to existing technologies that take eight hours. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
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 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