By Admin – Orissa by Paul Fassa Health Impact News The recent 2016 DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) decision to keep cannabis as a controlled substance Schedule I drug came amidst high hopes that it would be placed as Schedule II or below. Schedule I means the substance is dangerous, addictive, and has no medical merit. The “subject to abuse” phrase and “no approved medical application” are pivotal talking points with the DEA’s scheduling. Substances described by …read more Read more here: Health Impact News
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Amidst growing fear-based propaganda warning of the threat of Zika virus comes a quiet admission from health officials in Brazil: Zika alone may not be responsible for the rise in birth defects that plagued parts of the country. While there is some evidence suggesting Zika virus may be linked to the birth defect microcephaly, and the virus has been spreading throughout Brazil, rates of the condition have only risen to very high rates in the northeast section of Brazil. Since the virus has spread throughout Brazil, but extremely high rates of microcephaly have not,
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By Admin by Claire Dwoskin Children’s Medical Safety Research Institute Free Immunization Journal Provides Essential Tool for Parents In 1953, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) recommended 16 doses of four vaccines for children. By 1983, those numbers had increased to 23 doses of seven vaccines. Today, states mandate as many as 69 doses of 16 vaccines for children before the age of 18. But the CDC has yet to conduct comprehensive studies on the effect of so many and so many combinations of vaccines given simultaneously or within the recommended period of …read more Read more here: Health Impact
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By By Samantha Debbie (NaturalNews) As glyphosate is increasingly scrutinized due to its carcinogenic effects, Monsanto has quietly invested more than $1 billion in a new (and more toxic) herbicide called dicamba. The chemical is used in conjunction with other herbicides, including glyphosate, to kill… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Admin – Orissa by Paul Fassa Health Impact News Apparently the herb ashwagandha is as old as the ancient medical practices of India and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Some of their herbs are currently catching on as tonics and even medicines that inexpensively promote overall health as well as reversing ailments without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. Ashwagandha is currently promoted more and more by holistic doctors and herbal practitioners because it’s safe and effective for so many maladies and symptoms that are difficult to trace because they are confusing even though often resulting from improper hormonal distribution. Why
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Eating a high-quality, high-fat diet may be one of the most useful interventions for many chronic diseases. Dr. Jeanne Drisko, who heads up the University of Kansas Integrative Medical Center, has used this nutritional protocol in a clinical setting for many years now. Drisko is also the chairman and medical director for the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), a grassroots organization that helps educate consumers and patients about natural health strategies and important political issues that affect your access to alternative medicine. “As many of us in integrative medicine, I started out very conventionally,”
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By By J. D. Heyes (NaturalNews) Most people understand that fossil fuels are what “fuel” economic growth, as well as improve the quality of life for billions of people. That being said, the people have every right to expect that when big oil companies explore, locate and then extract this commodity… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By REALdeal Source: This Ring Lets You Feel Your Partner’s Heartbeat, In Real Time, Anywhere In The World For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. While the advancement of technology has given us unprecedented ways of communicating with one another from all over the world, there’s still nothing out there that can compare to sitting next to the person you love. As a person who has had at least a few long distance relationships, I can tell you that it’s […] Source: This Ring Lets You Feel Your Partner’s Heartbeat, In Real Time, Anywhere In The World Learn …read more
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By Alexandra Preston Acupuncture has been recognized by the World Health Organization since 1996 as a safe and effective treatment for a range of complaints, including pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, its use in a hospital setting, where patients usually must take whatever treatment they can get, is still very rare. But an amazing new study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine will hopefully change more attitudes towards the practice. Titled Acupuncture vs intravenous morphine in the management of acute pain in the ED (emergency department), the study involved 300 individuals, with 150 in the acupuncture group and 150 in
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People who want to lose weight might consider adding a few slender friends to their social networks: A new study shows that having such friends is linked with more successful weight loss. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
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By Amy Goodrich Starting your day with lukewarm lemon water is one of the best things you can do for your body. Lemons are loaded with vitamin C, B, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, enzymes, antioxidants, and fibers. Next to adding a host of healthy nutrients, it also kick-starts digestion, boosts the immune system, fights inflammation, and hydrates and energizes the body. For more info, read: 15 Reasons You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water Every Morning To make this healthy morning habit even better, I recently started to add turmeric too. In addition to getting the amazing benefits of lukewarm lemon
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By Julie Fidler Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death, and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. Approximately 795,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke each year, and about 140,000 strokes are fatal. [1] Source: UF Health Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center The idea of having a stroke is terrifying, but a major new study offers hope. Researchers say the findings show that 9 out of 10 strokes are preventable. In fact, 91% of strokes would never occur if people took their health more seriously, quit smoking, and cut back on drinking. [2] Read:
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Napping is not just for dogs and children. Some of the world’s most influential thinkers and leaders have catnapped every day. Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Salvador Dali, John F Kennedy and Calvin Coolidge all found that a short snooze left them refreshed, recharged and ready to work. Science confirms that napping can help beat the post lunch slump and boost cognitive performance, but now there is evidence that a siesta could also save your life. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By By Amy Goodrich (NaturalNews) Russia has adopted a new law that prohibits all GMO crop cultivation and GMO animal breeding in the Russian Federation, to prevent the release of GMOs into the environment. Furthermore, the new law allows the Russian government to restrict the import of GMO products… …read more Read more here: Natural News
Hillary Clinton as secretary of state WASHNGTON – Under Hillary Clinton’s leadership, the State Department was run like a mob-run shakedown operation, with more than half the visitors she met with from outside government paying money to the Clinton Family Foundation for the privilege, according to an Associated Press investigation of her calendars. “It’s an extraordinary…
“Another escalation of the Syrian conflict by the US.” Admin On Monday, August 22nd, the United States government — which demands the overthrow of the internationally-recognized-as-legal government of Syria — officially announced that America’s military forces in Syria will continue to occupy Syrian land, no matter what the Syrian government says, and will shoot down any Syrian planes that fly over U.S. forces there. As reported on Monday by Al-Masdar News: The Pentagon has announced that the USA is ready to down Syrian and Russian planes that they claim threaten American advisers who by international law are illegally operating in northern
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Everyone needs a bit of TLC now and then. Sometimes certain body parts could use a little extra, such as your posterior region. That’s where a sitz bath may come in handy. Another term for sitz bath is hip bath, which helps describe the part of the anatomy having difficulty (referred to in many anatomy textbooks as the perianal area). Rather than a full-fledged bath in a standard bathtub, a warm, relaxing sitz bath takes care of cleansing and soothing delicate areas with minimal pressure. Part of the beauty of this bottom-bathing option is
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By mcshane Eggplants belong to the nightshade family of vegetables, which also includes tomatoes and potatoes. It, also called aubergine, is a tasty, nutrient filled vegetable. They are different in size, colour or shape and contain many beneficial nutrients and phytochemical compounds that benefit human health. Eggplant Juice Nutrition Eggplants are an excellent source of folate, potassium, manganese, and fiber when eaten. They’re also a good source of copper, phosphorus, magnesium, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, K, B6, niacin and thiamin. Homemade Eggplant Juice Recipe Eggplant juice is known to be beneficial for cardiovascular health, improves blood flow and lowers blood
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By Christopher David Mounting research continues to support the importance of eating animal-based omega-3 fats for optimal heart health. After reviewing this topic for some time, I’m more convinced now than ever before that maintaining an adequate and healthy level of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be one of the most important food priorities. For many years, the American Heart […] The post Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Improving Heart Health appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Beverly Entin Oatmeal is an amazing thing that loaded with several important minerals, protein, antioxidants and vitamins. It benefits to your health thanks to its powerful healing properties, from preventing heart diseases, diabetes to fighting against cancer. It also has been proven to be able to boost weight loss, reduce cholesterol and blood pressure, stabilize blood sugar, enhance immune system, and it’s good for your skin. Yes, it’s a good natural ingredient for some skin issues, if you have any problems such as itchy, dry or irritated skin, oatmeal can help. Why Oatmeal Is Good For Your Skin Oatmeal
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By Twain Yobra Nuts and seeds are not only nutritious but they’re also filling. Eating them as snacks can reduce your total daily calorie intake. In fact, eating nuts has many benefits, one study conducted on over 80,000 women found that those who ate nuts each week had a 25 percent less chance of developing gallstones. Unfortunately, most people don’t eat enough nuts and seeds. Here are 8 nuts and seeds you should eat every day to lose weight and maintain good health. 1. Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds have many health benefits like fighting anxiety and depression, reducing risk of
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By Admin by National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Excerpts: As you have likely heard by now, on Friday, July 29, 2016 President Obama signed into law the GMO Labeling bill recently passed by Congress. This law preempts Vermont’s first-of-its-kind GMO Labeling law, which had just gone into effect on July 1, and authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to develop a mandatory disclosure program for “bioengineered” (aka GMO) foods. Now that the law has been enacted, all eyes are on USDA, which has the primary responsibility of implementing the law. What exactly does the GMO Labeling Law do? In …read
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By Alex Jordon There are good reasons you should keep Epsom salt in your home, the wonders of this thing have been widely well known since long time. It’s different with other salts, this mineral compound comprised of magnesium and sulfate has lots of beneficial properties and it’s good for both physical and mental health. There are countless benefits of Epsom salt, some remarkable ones are: 1. Relaxing the nervous system When dissolved in warm water, Epsom salt helps to replenish the magnesium in the body, which helps to produce serotonin, a chemical that can create a feeling of relaxation
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