By Lisa Bloomquist, Collective-Evolution “A few popular antibiotics affect DNA, similar to some chemotherapy agents. If you’re sensitive to them, you could pay a neurological price that causes sudden and serious neuropathy and degrees of brain damage. The Food and Drug Administration is concerned about…
by Dr. Victor Marchione I often remind my patients of the importance of a healthy diet and active lifestyle, especially when these factors can certainly help prevent them from falling victim to one of the top epidemics plaguing Americans today: obesity. At present, more than…
The arsenic content is high in some rice-based products for people with celiac disease. Credit: Sandra Munera-UMH Rice is one of the few cereal grains consumed by people with celiac disease, as it does not contain gluten. However, it can have high concentrations of a toxic…
by Jefferey Jaxen After knocking Whole Foods around in some past articles, credit needs to be given where credit is due for the time being. Their latest release of the ‘Whole Foods Market Responsibly Grown Rating System’ is an honest attempt at cleaning up many…
by Joe Martino When we get sick we sometimes have multiple options for treatment. We can go with what’s popular and common and it could work. Other times we try the natural route and that can work. But what happens when we feel like we’ve…
Diverse plant communities are more successful and enable higher crop yields than pure monocultures, a European research team headed by ecologists from the University of Zurich has discovered. The scientists are convinced that the cultivation of crop mixtures in agriculture and forestry will play a…
by Kathy Quirk A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has added to a growing body of evidence that links autism to air pollutants such as those generated by cars and trucks. Amy Kalkbrenner’s study, published this week online at the journal Epidemiology, showed…
Natural Blaze For people with metabolic syndrome, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts may help reverse the condition, indicate findings from a clinical trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). About 25% of adults around the world have metabolic syndrome….
By Heather Callaghan In late September, Dr. Oz made TV waves, openly warning against the EPA’s pending approval of a new, toxic pesticide intended for use on genetically engineered crops like corn and soy – this country’s biggest crops and food ingredients. (One wishes this…
by Stig Gerdes The HPV vaccine Gardasil was introduced into the childhood vaccination program in Denmark in 2009. The decision was made already in 2006 by the former Minister of Health Lars Løkke Rasmussen. In the spring of 2013 there came reports in the Danish…
by Joe Martino What if you could spend a fraction of what it would cost to buy or build your own house and instead build a unique home that you could make completely off grid? It can be done and there’s a bunch of people…
By Heather Callaghan Do you know what an amazing healing food homemade sauerkraut is? According to Dr. Smith’s website, it is the number one probiotic – loaded with the highest amounts of healthy bacteria ready to rescue the gut flora. Gut flora – an important…
by Dr. David Juan Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body, with symptoms lasting anywhere from a few weeks to many years. Put simply, the body’s autoimmune system can’t tell the difference between bacteria, viruses, and other infectious…
by Daisy Luther If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you may be feeling on edge. You may feel as though time is running out for you to get your preparedness supplies in order. You may be new to prepping, and feeling like…
Sulforaphane treatment produces significant improvements in small study, results must be repeated A small study led by investigators at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has found evidence that daily treatment with sulforaphane – a molecule found in foods…
Adapted from Sara of the Institute of Heart Math‘s recipe found on Care2.com Sara’s is an awesome recipe that shows how super easy it is to make a hearty, healthy chili recipe – just in time for autumn. We recommend organic, full-fat ingredients for optimum…
By Nancy Grodo, Investor’s Business Daily Traditional supermarkets are known for their razor-thin margins and low sales and profit growth. But Kroger (NYSE:KR) is helping change that perception. The Cincinnati-based company operates more than 2,800 supermarkets, convenience stores and jewelry stores under local names that…
by Alanna Ketler For most of us, our lives are completely littered with toxins, from the polluted air we breathe indoors and out, the chemicals we use to clean with, from the food we eat and in some cases from the water we drink; toxins…
It might not be obvious on the scales, but healthy eating and increased physical activity from walking during pregnancy is directly associated with a range of improved outcomes at birth, according to researchers from the University of Adelaide. Results of the world’s biggest study of…
by Dr. Richard Foxx I truly believe that your life is made longer or shorter by the decisions you make in the grocery store. Selecting healthy foods can stave off sickness and keep you healthy, while unhealthy selections can cause years of pain and push…
