By John Vibes According to a series of studies that have been conducted by researchers at the University of Florida over the past several years, alcohol is the real “gateway drug” for teens in the United States. This research finally gives some scientific opposition to…
For most people, drinking is an occasional social habit that doesn’t have any negative effects on their health or wellbeing. Enjoyed responsibly, a glass of red wine or a pint of beer are not dangerous and, in some circumstances, they can even be beneficial. However,…
By Sofia Adamson Our bodies and minds require their own kind of pampering. Therefore, when we treat them carelessly and go through life without giving our lifestyle a second thought, we are bound to have frequent health scares and issues. This is why a lifestyle…
By Melissa Dykes I was looking over some of the oldest content I put up back when I first started Truthstream Media as a blog in 2011, and I came across this letter to the editor I wrote to my local newspaper on the dangers…
By Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Note: Natural Blaze does not receive commissions from sales related to any products or services mentioned in…
By Mayukh Saha We have all been through those terrible detentions back in school. But it’s really debatable whether detention actually results in any proper productive development in children. While many of us may have been told to step outside the class or stand while…
By Susan Boskey As far as I can tell, nothing in life is ever simply all one way, either good or bad. Think: people, politics, places, technology … and cannabis for that matter. It seems to me that we have entered (Maybe it always been…
By Anna Hunt Many Japanese elders refer to the plant ashitaba as the immortality plant and believe it will keep you looking and feeling young. For ages, people in Japan have been using this plant as medicine to prevent illness. Now, researchers are discovering why….
By Rosanne Lindsay, ND In a previous blog, I asked, “what happened to informed-consent?” Informed-consent is the cornerstone of Health Freedom, a form of art, really, since it can be crafted to suit the needs of the writer. Unfortunately, its original purpose has all but…
By Elias Marat What makes a human being truly human? A number of factors play a role: creativity, social connections, bonding, and empathy immediately come to mind. And according to a new study by a team of Dutch scientists, psilocybin–the active ingredient in psychedelic or…
Depression is all too common, but there are natural ways to resolve some of the major symptoms. Simple lifestyle changes, like improving your diet and exercising regularly, can gradually help you reduce those symptoms, and certain supplements, like fish oil or folic acid, may be…
By Deepa Burman, University of Pittsburgh and Hiren Muzumdar, University of Pittsburgh As clocks march ahead of time on March 10, 2019 and daylight saving time begins, there is a lot of anxiety around losing the hour of sleep and how to adjust to this…
By Crop-to Kitchen Standing room only event rallies locals around legalizing cannabis cuisine OAKLAND, Calif. – March 6, 2019 /Canna Newswire/ – Last week’s Crop-to-Kitchen’s education-focused panel discussion at The Alice Collective in Oakland, CA about the future of fresh, made-to-order cannabis cuisine in the California…
By Sofia Adamson Alcohol is such an ingrained part of our culture that we rarely consider the negative effects it may be having on our health and wellness. In fact, the most dangerous drugs in the world are alcohol and tobacco, yet both of these…
By Veronique de Rugy Tobacco kills half a million people a year. Talking about the impact of smokers’ switching from cigarettes to vaping in a recent interview with Medscape, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this: At face…
By B.N. Frank Last fall 46-year-old actress, Selma Blair, announced that she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite how much this is affecting her, she has been giving interviews about her struggle. Many of the symptoms associated with MS are…
By James Walpole I decided a while back to make some form of daily exercise* a regular part of my life. The secret to consistency? I can literally roll out of bed and be in the gym. I’ve made a few fitness acquisitions over the years…
By Catherine J. Frompovich More threatening than an outbreak of Measles? Yes! Children are exposed to it daily, and for hours at a time, but no one considers it abnormal nor as health threats. As a matter of fact, exposure to it is considered necessary…
By Charles Hugh Smith What is left unsaid by many articles on these healthy oldsters is the variety of fiber-rich foods in their diets. This essay was initially distributed only to subscribers and patrons, but at the suggestion of some longtime subscribers, I’m sharing it…
By Aaron Kesel All over the U.S., a new trend is taking form — several restaurants are suddenly offering cannabidiol (CBD) infused snacks and drinks; however, according to several state regulators, selling them is illegal. Meanwhile, the battle on the federal level already seems won…
