By Julie Fidler If you think harping on someone about their weight will convince them to drop some pounds, you couldn’t be more wrong. Not only does it not work, but it may also raise their risk for heart disease and other health problems. As someone who has battled the bulge, it seems ridiculous to me that anyone would even think that shaming an obese person would have any positive effect. And as someone who has counseled people in 12-step recovery, I can tell you that pressuring someone or making fun of someone with a weight problem – which is
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By Julie Fidler Many people reach for a couple of acetaminophen tablets (acetaminophen is the main active ingredient in Tylenol) for a headache and other minor aches and pains. It’s easy to think that you’re safe taking a drug that is so readily available in pharmacies and supermarkets, but for people with diabetes, taking acetaminophen may increase the risk of having a stroke. According to a recent study, approximately 5% of people who took acetaminophen suffered strokes, compared to 4% who didn’t take acetaminophen but had strokes. However, people in the study who had diabetes suffered even more strokes. Study
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By Mike Barrett Here’s something you may not know: tens of millions of people in the United States have been drinking toxic tap water contaminated with unregulated fluoridated chemicals – chemicals which have been linked to cancer, liver and kidney toxicity, hormone disruption, and more. In early 2018, the Environmental Working Group released a report revealing that up to 16 million Americans could be exposed to water contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a class of toxic chemicals that includes perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). The report showed that there is known PFAS pollution from ’94 sites in
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By Admin by William B. Grant, PhDOrthomolecular Medicine News Service Research on the effects of vitamin D continued at a strong pace in 2019 with 4541 publications with vitamin D in the title or abstract listed at pubmed.gov for 2019, up from less than 1500 per year prior to 2004. [20] Here I highlight some of the important advances in the understanding of vitamin D’s effects on human health in 2019. The most impactful article in 2019 was the widely reported VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) at Brigham …read more Source: Health Impact News
By AdminM Bombshell Study Questioning HPV Vaccine Efficacy Appears as the UK’s Cervical Cancer Rates Rise in Young by the Children’s Health Defense Team Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines hit the global marketplace in the mid-2000s. From the start, public health agencies enthusiastically promoted HPV vaccination as the “best way to protect [young people] against certain types of cancer later in life.” However, a blistering new study by British researchers—and new data showing that cervical cancer rates are surging in British 25- to 29-year-olds—raise numerous questions about officials’ inflated …read more Source: Health Impact News
By Michael By Taibat Ibitoye, University of Reading While the obesity crisis is still considered the foremost public health epidemic in the west, one often overlooked condition is quickly becoming a growing… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
Some foods naturally contain disease-fighting, health promoting properties, while others contain elements that may hinder your health goals. Find out information that may surprise you with these helpful food facts. Read More: 100+ Nutrition Facts About 25 Well-Known Foods
By Joy Jensen, staff writer (NaturalHealth365) When you send your child to school, you’re sending them to be educated. You expect your kids to enjoy time with friends, improve their social skills, and get a good education. But, too many parents have been uneducated about the dangers of indoor pollution and how this can affect the learning ability of our kids. Simply put, our kids are being exposed to dangerous levels of toxic pollutants when they head off to school. And, just about every school does little to protect children from these toxins. According to a study published in Environmental
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By Tess Pennington During a sudden disaster event, not having access to emergency lighting such as flashlights and candles can make things difficult in the dark. In The Prepper’s Blueprint, we wrote at length how ideal it would be to set up an emergency supply station in the home with emergency items prepped and ready to go. That said, sometimes you can get caught off-guard and will need to be creative. This brings us to the ever-versatile mint tins we all have around the home. Altoid tins are easy to collect and have many uses. You can create an emergency
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The chemicals in sunscreens help shield people from the sun’s rays, but they are also absorbed into the body at levels that raise some safety questions, a new study confirms. The study, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is a follow-up to a 2019 investigation. Both reached the same conclusion: The active ingredients in popular sunscreens can be absorbed into the blood at levels that exceed the FDA threshold where they can be presumed safe. However, both the agency and skin cancer experts were quick to stress that there is no proof that sunscreen ingredients cause any harm.
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A newly-discovered part of our immune system could be harnessed to treat all cancers, say scientists. The Cardiff University team discovered a method of killing prostate, breast, lung and other cancers in lab tests. The findings, published in Nature Immunology, have not been tested in patients, but the researchers say they have “enormous potential”. Experts said that although the work was still at an early stage, it was very exciting. …read more Source: Sott health news feed
By Susan Patterson While most Americans have never heard of cucamelons, this fruit is definitely one you’ll want to know a lot more about. Also referred to as “Mexican sour gherkin,” or its most common name in Spanish, “sandiita” (little watermelon). It actually has a slew of other monikers in local dialects and Native American languages, most of which translate to “mouse melon.” This cute fruit is the size of a grape, looks like a mini-watermelon and taste like cucumbers and lime. The sour fruit grows on a thin vine and is surrounded by …read more Source: Natural Living Ideas
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By Joy Jensen, staff writer (NaturalHealth365) There’s significant interest surrounding the uses of stem cell infusion therapies, which are offered both in the United States and around the world. Some studies show that infusions of exosomes – which healthy stem cells secrete naturally – may offer some benefits. These exosomes have certain regenerative properties that can work to restore functional cells required for organ viability and tissue maintenance. However, while many individuals continue to look at the benefits of exosome treatments – which may be out of reach for many people – they often fail to consider some of the
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By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM Raw garlic is compared to roasted, stir-fried, simmered, and jarred garlic. …read more Source: nutritionfacts.org
By Dr. Mercola When you think about environmental pollution, your clothing is likely not the first thing to come to mind. However, the clothing industry nears the top of the list of toxic industries that pollute water and expose you to dangerous chemicals used to dye and treat the textiles. According to Rita Kant of the University Institute of Fashion Technology, color is one of the main reasons people choose specific pieces of clothing.1 While there are safe ways to dye clothing, the toxic nature of what is currently used has caused concern. Other chemicals used for a variety of
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Pamphlets and booklets proselytizing an animal-free diet for climate mitigation are being distributed to schools at an alarming rate. Keep reading to learn how important it is to speak with your children about agricultural production, livestock, and how there is a responsible and environmentally beneficial way to consume animal products. A child attending an Oregon public school was recently given a booklet called Fight Climate Change With Diet Change. The content of the booklet was completely against consuming animal products, lacking any information about how livestock can be used to build topsoil and sequester carbon. It even went on to
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It’s a number everybody knows by heart — our bodies are supposed to be an average 37°C. But that number may be outdated, according to a new analysis of body temperature records going back to 1860. The study suggests the body temperature of the average U.S. man has dropped by 0.6°C since the Civil War, KQED reports. (A similar drop was found in women.) Other studies had already established these newer, lower baselines, blaming faulty thermometers for the discrepancy. …read more Source: Sott health news feed
By Dr. Mercola Over the past decade, I’ve written many articles discussing the evidence of biological harm from nonionizing electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation. While the wireless industry is built on the premise that the only type of radiation capable of causing harm is ionizing — X-rays being one example — researchers have for a long time warned that even nonionizing and non-heating radiation can jeopardize your health. This includes not only human health, but also that of plants and animals. Over time, I became so convinced of the deleterious effects of EMF, I took three years …read more Source: mercola
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By Karen Berrios Coming from a cancer diagnosis myself, I must say I had no idea that there was an actual month of the year dedicated to “Thyroid Disease Awareness.” According to the ATA – American Thyroid Association, the world’s leading professional association of medical specialists dedicated to education and research to improve thyroid disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It turns out, up to 20 million Americans have a thyroid condition — and up to 60 percent of them don’t know it. The thyroid can be either overactive …read more Source: blogs.naturalnews.com
01/26/20 For those who would like to keep up-to-date with the latest new from China regarding the coronavirus epidemic here are the twitter feeds from two NY Times reporters in China plus a link to the South China Morning Post English edition https://www.scmp.com/us Here is a link to a blog post that is being regularly updated with the latest news in Beijing regarding the virus. https://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2020/01/22/coronavirus-count-in-beijing Click the “view on twitter” link at bottom of each feed to see all posts on Twitter Tweets by ChuBailiang Tweets by suilee
By Mike Barrett If you’re looking to turn back the hands of time, look no further than broccoli. Love it or hate it, this common cruciferous veggie contains a natural compound called nicotinamide mononucleotide, which has been shown to have a potent anti-aging effect on mice that “could be translated to humans.” [1] A team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis write in Cell Metabolism that nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) made the cells of lab mice act younger than they were when it was added to the rodents’ drinking water. NMN is an enzyme that plays
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By Admin Health Impact News America’s most widely consumed oil causes genetic changes in the brain Soybean oil linked to metabolic and neurological changes in mice University of California – Riverside Press ReleaseEurekAlert! Excerpts: New UC Riverside research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, and depression. Used for fast food frying, added to packaged foods, and fed to livestock, soybean oil is by far the most widely produced and consumed edible oil in the U.S., according to …read more Source: Health Impact News
By Hesh Goldstein We all know by now that normal body heat is 98.6 F and is produced by the body’s internal work being performed 24/7. The heart pumps, the blood moves, the muscles contract, the air is expelled, the hormones are produced, and more. So, fever, or excess body heat, is also produced by the internal workings of the body. Responding to toxicity or infection, the body relies upon special defense mechanisms that help reestablish normality. Included among these are white blood cell increase and their transport to the needed area; antibody production; increased breathing to provide more oxygen;
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By Daisy Luther by Daisy Luther Here are the small habits we’re incorporating into our daily lives. We’re drinking water before we drink other beverages. We’re adding a serving of fruit or veggies … Read the rest The post 2020 Prepper Health & Fitness Challenge: Day 11 appeared first on The Organic Prepper. …read more Source: Organic Prepper
By Sandra D. Lane by Sandra D. Lane Violence is everywhere we look. We see it on television. We see it at the theater. We read it in books, magazines, articles, and social media … Read the rest The post VIOLENCE: Will You Panic When You Least Expect It? appeared first on The Organic Prepper. …read more Source: Organic Prepper
By Sara Middleton, staff writer (NaturalHealth365) Could lying in tub of water with no sound, no light, and an ambient temperature the same as the surface of your skin lower blood pressure and improve mood? Yes, according to research done on float therapy, also known as sensory deprivation. Surprised? After all, sensory deprivation is often associated with torture and punishment. But, studies dating as far back as the 1950s suggest that going for a nice “float” may be one of the most natural and soothing ways to boost your mood or even ease chronic pain. Float therapy proves effective as
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About four years ago, pathologist Matthew Anderson was examining slices of postmortem brain tissue from an individual with autism under a microscope when he noticed something extremely odd: T cells swarming around a narrow space between blood vessels and neural tissue. The cells were somehow getting through the blood-brain barrier, a wall of cells that separates circulating blood from extracellular fluid, neurons, and other cell types in the central nervous system, explains Anderson, who works at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. “I just have seen so many brains that I know that this is not normal.” He soon
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