By Heather Callaghan, Editor The battle has begun in one of the most historical David vs Goliath trials. It’s the long-awaited trial of the millennium featuring dying man and school groundskeeper, Dewayne Johnson, who is taking Monsanto to task, arguing that the chemical giant’s Roundup herbicide is…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor The often touted – but falsely interpreted – “marshmallow test” to determine future willpower and excellence should be the quintessential reason not to trust media-propagated studies. We need to stop referring to the dubious “marshmallow test” – and this is why we should…
By Melinda Cafferty Surgeries to correct hernias are a burgeoning industry because more and more Westerners are being struck with them due to lifestyle factors. In fact, there are over 1 million hernia surgical procedures performed each year. Although 800,000 of these are for inguinal…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Wonders never cease! Delegates at the Republican Party of Texas convention voted their approval on Saturday for platforms endorsing “marijuana decriminalization, medical cannabis and industrial hemp.” Not only that, but the Party delegates are actually calling for a change in cannabis’s Schedule classification by…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Research in recent years has shown that psychedelics like LSD, magic mushrooms, MDMA and DMT from ayahuasca can help with addiction, depression, phobias, schizophrenia, anxiety and even prisoner recidivism rates. New research on substances like tryptamines, DMT and magic mushrooms; amphetamines, including MDMA; and…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Fresh on the heels of the world’s oldest bubonic plague genome being decoded from a 3,800-year-old grave; in an unrelated event, a case of “modern” plague pops up in the United States. Many would be surprised to know that the plague is still…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor It’s probably no surprise to you that Natural Blaze vehemently opposes the rash of lemonade stand shutdowns dotting the “Land of the Free.” Not only does it quash the entrepreneurial spirit, but it also erodes the innocence and empowerment of children who start…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor In the world’s first case, a terminal woman with her life quickly ebbing away was “cured” of breast cancer after chemo failed to stave off the progression. Thanks to new experimental immunotherapy, using her own cells, her body could finally overcome the cancerous…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Despite claims from Big Biotech that GM golden rice will save the hungry world from its vitamin A deficiencies – surprise, surprise, it offers no nutritional benefits. But the real eye opener is – the FDA has not tried to cover up this…
By Melinda Cafferty, Natural Blaze A Polish startup has come up with a whimsically innovative way of turning a common waste product into an “energy drink” for pollinators. GNN reports: Bee Saving Paper is a biodegradable paper that is packed full of energy-rich glucose that is nutritious…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Apparently, it’s not enough to terrify and slaughter animals in congested factory farms. I thought it was crazy that cows are literally being hooked up to the Internet of Things! Yes, cows’ bodies are going online. But no, let’s run sheep through the…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor When “Do Not Call” Does Not Work, When Opting Out Brings More Calls The baby is crying. The dog is lifting his leg. Dinner is burning and the repair man is knocking on the door. You are waiting for a phone call from…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Monsanto: Your name is erased but your history still haunts the world today. Called the “merger from hell,” the newly approved mega-merger of Bayer and Monsanto is sending waves of dread through the health conscious community. Turns out, it’s causing Bayer a little…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor “Leave agriculture…” Doctor’s orders. Although it’s been nearly 60 years since Silent Spring tried to warn the world of the scourge of DDT – most people to this day, treat all other pesticides as harmless. It’s a common sight in the deep South…
By Brandon Turbeville and Heather Callaghan, Natural Blaze With the United States having descended into an authoritarian society, the ability to make even the most personal and important choices is disappearing every day. First, public schools began strictly enforcing vaccine policies, forcing parents to acquire exemption forms if…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor The amount of time Americans spend in isolation and indoors is no laughing matter. The rise of technological captivation has kept people plugged into the wrong source. Instead of engaging with the world and reconnecting with nature, it’s so easy to remain…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor University of Kent Scientists Discovered Novel Method of Getting Vitamin B12 Into Plant-Based Diets Without Using Biotech! Are vitamin B12 supplements really the best way to get this crucial “B” into a plant-focused diet? That’s the wrong question for someone who has opted…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor “We have a saying in medicine. If you torture the data long enough, it will confess to anything.” – Cardiologist Dr. Barbara Roberts on cholesterol guidelines. It seems like every time the mainstream media reports some new changes to health guidelines, another recruit…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor A new story about underground, Brooklyn urban gardeners shows that you don’t need to know much to go forth and bear grafted fruit. Trees perform many overlooked services for city life – allowing birds to perch and grace us with their sweet songs,…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Despite previous research diminishing sleep needs or advocating early rising – you can now rest easy. Chuck away advice from productivity and routine gurus that say to wake up at the same time every morning – you can catch extra “ZZZZs” this weekend…
