by Catherine J. Frompovich Back in the summer of 2014, something very calculated apparently happened in the Pennsylvania state legislature that ought to be investigated by the Commonwealth’s Attorney General [1] and the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission [2]. What happened was a crime against the…
by Catherine J. Frompovich The only microbiologist in the U.S. Congress, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) has introduced a bill, The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) to impede the apparent abuse of animal husbandry using certain medically important antibiotics to fatten cattle for…
Antibiotic resistance is poised to spread globally among bacteria frequently implicated in respiratory and urinary infections in hospital settings, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study shows that two genes that confer resistance against a particularly strong…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Over the course of a year that my electric power company in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been installing AMI Smart Meters on homes in my area, I have been able to keep one off my house by placing a “No Permission…
Natural Blaze People who appreciate the convenience of organic on-the-go are likely familiar with Amy’s Kitchen. The frozen and canned meals are easy to take to work and school to avoid toxic chemicals and preservatives found in similar foods. Sadly, the company announced a significant…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Do readers know what glyphosate is? Or, what the Daily Value (DV) is? Are you aware that there are glyphosate residues present in almost every food or edible product U.S. consumers eat? However, as yet, there are no minimum or maximum…
By Simple Organic Life Wanting to plant flowers, shrubs and trees that benefit local bee populations? This is your definitive guide of what to plant. Of course, do your research into these plants. You don’t want to accidentally plant something that’s incredibly invasive in your…
By Heather Callaghan The burgeoning “health” care industry has made people see themselves as sickly… Researchers from Ohio State University had a hunch that the expansion of the medical industry has made people overall view themselves as unwell – in need of help. First psychologically,…
By Melissa Melton, Nutritional Anarchy Kraft Recalls 6.5 Million Boxes of Macaroni and Cheese Because It Might Have Metal Pieces in It This is the state of modern food in a country where 96–98 percent of the people rely on the other 2–4 percent for…
By Daisy Luther, Nutritional Anarchy The other day, I was cleaning out my freezer and something magical happened. Not only did I get a nice, organized freezer, but I realized what it really means to eat locally. When you eat locally, you know things about…
By Heather Callaghan “Your health, now brought to you by Wall Street… – Hidden Story Behind Vaccines, Big Pharma and Your Food.” One man put hundreds of thousands of his own money into producing Bought. However, he has continued to allow viewers to watch online…
By Heather Callaghan Believe it or not, people have protested the mass medication of the public through drinking water all along. The fluoride in tap water – although touted as healthy and safe – is nothing more than the “legal” unregulated way for chemical companies…
By Center for Food Safety Millions of genetically engineered mosquitoes could soon be released into the Florida Keys — with unknown impacts on one of our most fragile ecosystems – unless we stop it! Oxitec, a British company, wants to use the Florida Keys as a…
Natural Blaze Why do we mass “medicate” with an industrial waste product again?? Is there something in your water – and how much are you paying for it with your health and wealth? Writer, radio show host and activist Nick Brannigan brings this thoughtful, quick…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Be forewarned, please, that this will not be very pleasant reading, especially if readers eat farm-raised fish and, in particular, salmon, a highly-farm-raised fish. “Wild-caught” need not apply. During my years of research, I’ve come across all sorts of information, studies,…
U.S. adults with the skin condition spent over $29 billion in out-of-pocket health costs in 2012 WEDNESDAY, March 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Eczema isn’t just a painful, chronic problem for many — it’s a big drain on the pocketbook, too, a new study finds….
Tony Cartalucci, LocalOrg When money and power are involved, those standing to gain the most will say and do anything to push their agenda forward. Five centuries ago, saying and doing anything involved exploiting people’s superstitions and their faith in religion. Today, saying and doing…
In the first U.S. study of urinary arsenic in babies, Dartmouth College researchers found that formula-fed infants had higher arsenic levels than breast-fed infants, and that breast milk itself contained very low arsenic concentrations. The findings appear Feb. 23 online in the journal Environmental Health…
By Higher Perspective Feeling anxious? Nervous? Kind of grouchy? This old Japanese technique can help balance out your emotions and chill you the hell right out, son. All it takes is to keep your thumb pressed in your other hand for a full minute, as…
Illustrator’s source: The Rundown Live By Heather Callaghan Which came first – the loneliness and depression caused by binge-watching television, or watching television because you’re lonely and depressed? Researchers think they pinpointed the answer to the vicious cycle (below) – and I think they are…
