By Heather Callaghan By Heather Callaghan, Editor The state of Virginia wants to encourage bee populations. After all, bees are said to be responsible for one out of every three bites of food. To get beekeepers started,… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Dr. Veronique Desaulniers Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is usually associated with soldiers after war, natural disaster victims and other tragedy sufferers. But a new study has discovered that about 20% of individuals diagnosed with cancer also develop signs of PTSD. What the Cancer PTSD Study Showed The 2017 study was conducted by the National University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and published in Cancer, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. The researchers surveyed close to 500 adults with various types of cancer. They were tested psychologically within one month of diagnosis, after six months and after
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By Janine Acero (Natural News) Did you know that when …read more Source: Natural News
By none Root beer may be one of the most popular beverages in the world today, but did you know that its flavor was once literally taken from a plant’s roots? The original taste of root beer was all thanks to the sassafras plant, which was extremely popular in the early 20th century because of its sweet and warm flavor and aroma.1 However, its use was eventually banned because of an animal study showing that it may cause liver damage because of an active compound. Learn more about this plant, its preparation as a …read more Source: mercola
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Thousands of studies spanning many decades show excess sugar damages your health,1 yet the sugar industry successfully buried the evidence and misdirected the public with manipulated science. According to the sugar industry, sugar is a harmless source of energy and may even be an important part of a healthy “balanced” diet. Dr. Cristin Kearns, a dentist and fellow at the University of California, made headlines when she published a paper2 detailing the sugar industry’s historical influence on dietary recommendations. Evidence also shows …read more Source: mercola
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50.1 Preliminary data for 2016 reveals the death toll may be as high as 65,0002 — a 19 percent increase in a single year. Opioids, narcotic pain killers, are responsible for nearly two-thirds, about 42,000, of these deaths.3 Between 2002 and 2015, more than 202,600 Americans died from opioid overdoses.4 While such statistics are sobering enough, recent research5 suggests the death toll may still be underestimated …read more Source: mercola
By Michael By Rosanne Lindsay Can people live in a free society without informed consent? Most people would say no. Informed consent infers that at every fork in the road you have a choice. Most Americans want… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Vicki Batts (Natural News) Monsanto has been at the …read more Source: Natural News
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Saffron, which is regarded as the world’s most expensive spice by weight, is actually the stigmas of the purple crocus flower (Crocus sativus), which blooms once a year. Due to the fragile stigmas needing to be picked by hand, harvesting saffron is a labor-intensive job. As mentioned in the featured video, given the fact each saffron crocus plant contains just three stigmas it takes about 170,000 flowers to produce a single pound of this costly spice. Notably, about 90 percent of the world’s supply of saffron is grown in arid fields across Iran. Most
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola American skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) is an herbal plant native to North America that’s a member of the mint family. It has a long history of medicinal use, primarily as a mild nerve sedative or nerve tonic. During the 1800s and 1900s, skullcap was sometimes prescribed for nervousness or related symptoms, particularly muscle spasms, irritability, sleeplessness, tremors and restlessness.1 Named for the close-fitting metal skull caps worn during medieval periods, which resembled the plant’s flowers, this calming herb has continued to receive praise for its stress- and anxiety-relieving effects, …read more Source: mercola
By Dena Schmidt, staff writer (NaturalHealth365) While most people are aware of the health hazards of eating too many processed foods, conventional ‘wisdom’ would have us believe that the connection between our diet and disease is more “complex,” than it really is. For example, an experiment has made a clear connection between processed foods and their impact on gut bacteria levels. Keep in mind, we know that the gut is responsible for immune system health – which, by its very nature, is the basis of good health or disease risk. Some experts believe …read more Source: Natural Health 365
More evidence from a new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute that CT scans increase the risk of brain tumors. …read more Source: Prevent Disease
By Dena Schmidt, staff writer (NaturalHealth365) Many health conscious consumers do everything possible to avoid the use of food containers and plastic bottles that contain the endocrine disruptor – bisphenol, or BPA. However, often overlooked, if you accept a receipt from the cashier – while you’re shopping or dining out – you’re still being exposed to BPA. (and the effect may surprise you!) A recent study of store receipt effects by Stockholm University and University of Alberta has determined that BPA is absorbed through the skin when we handle the register …read more Source: Natural Health 365
By AdminM Peter Doshi is an associate editor at The BMJ and on the News & Views team. Based in Baltimore, he is also an assistant professor of pharmaceutical health services research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Image courtesy of The BMJ. by Brian ShilhavyEditor, Health Impact News CBC News and the British Medical Journal (BMJ) are reporting that Professor Peter Doshi has won a major legal victory against pharmaceutical companies trying to hide clinical trial data from the public due to “confidential agreements” for 5 pharmaceutical products. Doshi sued Health Canada …read more Source: Health Impact
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By Heather Callaghan A variety of bentgrass, genetically engineered by Scotts Miracle-Gro and Monsanto to tolerate the glyphosate herbicide Roundup, escaped from an experimental field planting in Eastern Oregon 15 years… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Heather Callaghan By Annie Holmquist and Rosalinda Rosales Designer babies are looking more and more like a reality whose time is imminent. Piggybacking on recent research which allows scientists “to rewrite… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Lori Alton, staff writer (Naturalhealth365) For the past two decades, researchers have focused on amyloid plaque – deposits typically found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease – as both an indicator and a cause of the disease. But, the real problem has become abundantly clear! In reality, despite years of research (and massive financial backing by Big Pharma), scientists are no closer to a successful method of treatment. Thomas J. Lewis, PhD – a researcher, author and leading expert on diseases of aging – says he knows the reason …read more Source: Natural Health 365
By Michelle Simmons (Natural News) Foods and drinks labeled “low-fat” …read more Source: Natural News
By Lori Alton, staff writer (Naturalhealth365) Chamomile tea has long been recognized as a “tried-and-true” natural method for treating insomnia and promoting restful sleep. Unlike pharmaceutical medications such as Xanax and Valium, this soothing beverage is non-addictive, and virtually free of unwanted side effects – among the many chamomile tea benefits valued by natural medicine experts. But, when it comes to its therapeutic powers, chamomile tea is no “one-trick pony.” New research is identifying chamomile’s impressive lineup of potent bioactive phytochemicals and showcasing its ability to treat an amazing range of illnesses. Let’s …read more Source: Natural Health 365
By Dr. Mercola The Atlas cedar tree, or Cedrus atlantica, has a notable history, as it was closely related to the biblical cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus Libani),1 which was mentioned in the Old Testament.2 It was also believed to have played an important role in the construction of King Solomon’s temple, which was said to be made from the wood of these trees.3 As the name implies, Atlas cedar trees are native to North Africa, particularly in the Atlas mountains of Algeria. However, the majority of the essential oil comes from Morocco, and is taken from wood chips …read more
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Unlike with alcohol or nicotine, pharmacological options are not available to individuals addicted to cocaine. However, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham believe the tool to help individuals treat their addiction may very well exist in nature. …read more Source: Prevent Disease
By alighterearth Maca root is often passed off as a natural stimulant, paired with other stamina-boosters like caffeine, L-theanine, and ashwagandha. While its energy-enhancing capabilities are not to be dismissed, maca can also be the singular superfood your diet needs. Cultivated in the Andean reaches of Peru, maca is a yellow cruciferous vegetable that has been honored for its medicinal properties for decades. Once harvested, maca’s savory root is removed from the body of the vegetable and ground into a powder. Widely available at health food stores, maca can be consumed as an alternative to caffeine, safeguard against oxidative stress,
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By Heather Callaghan By Lisa Egan I admit it: I’m a little bit addicted to the stuff. I know it’s terrible for my health, but sometimes I need a fix. And…the more I have, the more I want. I used to believe that I was… …read more Source: Natural Blaze
By Edsel Cook (Natural News) For people whose children happen …read more Source: Natural News
The way people think and act not only affects the way the brain operates, but also its shape, according to researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH). They found that each brain has physical properties as unique as fingerprints that can alter over time. …read more Source: Prevent Disease
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Photosynthesis is the process in which plants absorb light from the sun — along with water and carbon dioxide — and transform it into the food they need for growth.1 Oxygen, the nutrient that virtually all eukaryotic cells require to generate energy in their mitochondria, is a byproduct of photosynthesis. At the heart of photosynthesis is chlorophyll,2 a pigment that absorbs blue and some red portions of the electromagnetic spectrum and gives the plant its green color. The deeper, darker the green, the more chlorophyll the plant contains. Chlorophyll is also found in algae
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07/24/18 Over 70 police officers, along with a team of construction workers, tore down Liangwang Catholic Church in China’s Shandong province on July 17. What makes this case even more alarming is Lianwang is a state-sanctioned church. Those congregations that have been stamped with a seal of government approval usually escape persecution from the staunchly atheist governing party. Three church caretakers, Gao Rongli, Zhang Siling and Li Xiangmei, who were inside the church when authorities arrived, were kicked out of the building and had their phones confiscated and destroyed. The church was razed to the ground in
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