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Children used as poison detection devices
Children experience greater exposure to chemicals pound-for-pound than adults and have an immature and porous blood-brain barrier, which allows greater chemical exposures to reach their developing brain. As a result, early exposures can have devastating, lifelong ramifications. For example, as noted in the scientific review,1 “Neurobehavioral Effects of Developmental Toxicity,” published in the March 2014 issue of The Lancet, elevated fluoride exposure from drinking fluoridated water can contribute to a seven-point drop in a child’s IQ...
read moreWhy genetic engineering flows off target
Weeds resistant to common herbicides — dubbed superweeds — have spread over 60 million acres of U.S. farmland,1 and the economic and environmental devastation caused the weeds is growing, too. Worldwide, weeds have evolved resistance to 167 different herbicides, and herbicide-resistant weeds have been reported in 93 different crops in 70 countries.2 Scientists are now scrambling to understand how weeds are outsmarting these widely used agricultural chemicals, but it’s often said that the spread is due to independent evolution via...
read moreWhy is poop allowed in your food?
Nobody wants to think about consuming feces in their chicken or steak dinner, but trace amounts of fecal contamination are a reality that exists in store-bought meat. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture states they have a “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to fecal matter in meat,1 this only applies to feces that can be seen by workers on inspection lines. These inspectors may view up to 175 chickens in a minute — far too many to catch every speck of poop that may be there.2 There’s an obvious yuck factor there, but in addition feces...
read moreFreedom to dissent and the new blacklist in America
Every July 4 since our nation declared independence in 1776, Americans have celebrated this truth: “… that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”1 The Declaration of Independence rejected unjust laws imposed by a privileged ruling class. The guiding principles of the Declaration of...
read moreWeekly health quiz — Pathogens, dementia and bathing
1 Which of the following is a real project being run on Wikipedia; its editors altering certain pages to control the narrative? Guerilla Skepticism A specialized Wikipedia project called Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia recruits sceptics to edit pages and squash opposing views. In 2018, this project had at least 120 editors. Learn more. The Holistic Angel Brigade Homeopathics-For-All The Cryptozoology Academy 2 Which of the following entities does not rely on Wikipedia as a primary tool for establishing credibility of online material and...
read moreIntermittent fasting may prevent diabetes
Diabetes is a disease of insulin resistance resulting in high blood sugar.1 Your pancreas secretes the hormone insulin, which is used to move blood sugar across cell walls for energy.2 The number of those experiencing diabetes has risen sharply since 1958, when the CDC3 estimated 0.93% of the population had been diagnosed with it. By 2015 the number had risen to 7.4%. As the population numbers had also increased, the absolute numbers diagnosed were 1.6 million in 1958, rising to 23.4 million in 2015.4 The percentage of the population...
read moreCollagen benefits skin and joints, study confirms
Collagen is the most common and abundant of your body’s proteins, which makes sense when you consider one of its primary purposes is to provide structural scaffolding for your various tissues to allow them to stretch while still maintaining tissue integrity.1 Collagen makes up anywhere from 25%2 to 30%3 of the total proteins in your body, and as much as 70% to 80% of the protein in your skin,4 in terms of dry weight. It’s found specifically in the connective tissues throughout your body,5 from your muscles, bones and tendons to your blood...
read moreThe military is eyeing the advantages of keto
Several branches of the U.S. military are looking closely at a whole new approach in regard to nutrition, at least as far as it concerns U.S. troops.1 In short, government agencies are exploring the possibility of changing its nutritional guidelines so service members will be required to follow a ketogenic or “keto” diet. The keto diet is a tactical strategy that puts the body into a metabolic fat-burning state called ketosis. For the military, it would mean adopting a low-carb/high fat approach to food — burning fat instead of...
read moreAncestral diet can prevent macular degeneration
Dr. Chris Knobbe, an ophthalmologist, has written an excellent book — “Ancestral Dietary Strategy to Prevent and Treat Macular Degeneration” — which, like the title suggests, tells you how to address the most common cause of legal blindness in the United States. One of his heroes is Weston A. Price, the dentist who wrote the classic book “Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.” I did not know this when I read Knobbe’s book, but it is very clear to me that Knobbe is the 21st century equivalent of Dr. Price. The difference is that Price focused...
read moreBeet noodle arugula salad recipe
Recipe by Paleohacks Beets are a popular salad ingredient not just because they make the dish more colorful, but they also pack flavor that can elevate it too. If you want to make a meal that’s oozing with that “wow” factor, try this beet noodle arugula salad recipe from Paleohacks. This eye-catching salad is good for sharing with family and friends, although you may decide to save some (or a lot) for yourself. Ingredients: 2 cups arugula 1 medium-sized beet 1/2 cup cooked peas 1/4 cup cherry...
read moreHow to treat sunburn naturally
Table of Contents Why sun exposure is important Safe and adequate sun exposure Sunburn: Signs and symptoms How to protect your skin from sunburn Home remedies that may help soothe sunburn Can sun exposure cause melanoma skin cancer? Should you really use sunscreens? Safe alternatives to sunscreen If you are physically active and usually spend a fair amount of time under the sun without following the guidelines for safe sun exposure, you probably have had a taste of how painful and bothersome a sunburn can be. Safe sun exposure can do wonders...
read moreCryptosporidium: Poop parasite in pools is on the rise
During the summer months many take to the local swimming pools to cool off and enjoy time with family and friends. Families may spend time teaching their youngsters the life-saving skill of swimming1 or just hours splashing around and playing games in the water. However you spend your time in or near water, you don’t have to leave with more than you arrived with. Unfortunately, public swimming pools and hot tubs may be hotbeds of unwanted activity. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia warns children may acquire impetigo, pseudomonas...
read moreCall Of The Forest — The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees
Most of us have experienced the positive results of immersing ourselves in nature and being enveloped by trees. We experience an immediate relaxation, an ability to forget our problems and often a profound awe at nature’s secrets. The documentary “Call Of The Forest –– The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees” adds to the scientifically supported psychological and physiological effects associated with spending time in the woods. It shows how trees and forests intricately affect the land, sea and air around them and are essential to...
read moreEmu oil’s possible effects for your health
Table of Contents What is emu oil? Emu oil’s potential health benefits What is emu oil good for? Studies on emu oil Buying good-quality emu oil Side effects of emu oil Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about emu oil Most people know that the ostrich is the largest bird in the world.1 But have you ever been curious who holds the spot after it? It’s the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae), a native Australian bird with a height that can reach up to 2 meters (6.5 feet).2 Just like ostriches, emus cannot fly, as their wings are only about as big...
read moreHow to grow pomegranate
Table of Contents Planting tips Pruning your pomegranate When and how to harvest How to open and store pomegranate Cooking with pomegranate Pomegranate (Punica granatum) has long been revered as a symbol of strength, abundance, hope, joy and fertility.1,2 Both the Talmud and Bible praise it, and it features heavily in mythologies from various regions, including Egypt, Greece and China.3 Bodhidharma, founder of Zen Buddhism, and Muhammad, founder of Islam, also venerated the fruit.4 According to foodreference.com, Muhammad “considered the...
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