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Why Herd Immunity Is a Hoax
I recently wrote about the renewed calls for state legislatures to eliminate personal belief vaccine exemptions and restrict medical exemptions, and how California state Sen. Dr. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, is even urging the U.S. Surgeon General to push mandatory vaccinations to the top of the federal public health agenda.1,2 According to Pan, “unwarranted vaccine hesitancy” is a threat to public health as it prevents “community immunity, which protects our children and the most vulnerable.” He believes mandating vaccines, as was done for...
read moreGenetic Editing of Animals Has Horrible Side Effects
Would you eat a burger made from a cow with lab-altered DNA? How about a potato or a piece of salmon that was similarly tweaked? Gene-editing technologies are here, and they’re already being used to alter the food supply. For instance, gene-edited crops, in which DNA is tweaked or snipped out at a precise location, include soybeans with altered fatty acid profiles, potatoes that take longer to turn brown and potatoes that remain fresher longer and do not produce carcinogens when fried. Genetically engineered (GE) salmon, dubbed...
read moreMonsanto Article Retracted
A meta-analysis of glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the world and the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, found the chemical increases the risk of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma by 41 percent in those with the highest exposure levels.1 “Overall, in accordance with evidence from experimental animal and mechanistic studies, our current meta-analysis of human epidemiological studies suggests a compelling link between exposures to GBHs [glyphosate-based herbicides] and increased risk for NHL [Non-Hodgkin lymphoma],” the researchers...
read moreWeight Watchers’ Profits Plummet as More People Embrace Ketogenic Diet
Weight Watchers, one of the world’s largest diet companies, is struggling yet again as shares dwindle amid “competition” from ketogenic diets. In 2011, the company gave up on calorie counting, admitting it was “unhelpful.” Now, CNN Business reports people are increasingly turning away from carbs — and diets that promote them. “CEO Mindy Grossman attributed the problem to the keto diet, a popular eating regimen that makes bread and other carbs taboo. She said during a call with analysts … that keto is ‘becoming a cultural mean’ and she even...
read moreOne Simple Supplement Can Decrease Autism Rates
Prenatal care has drastically changed in the last 100 years. Up until 75 years ago, nearly 66 percent of U.S. women had a home birth with no painkillers. The practice of modern obstetrics included a trend toward hospital births. Much of the first issues in obstetrics was the debate over analgesics used during childbirth and the effort to find something safe for both the mother and the child.1 Nurses played an active role in starting prenatal care programs before hospital births became the norm and data demonstrated prenatal care reduced...
read moreRhodiola Reduces Fatigue
Scientists around the world have been keenly studying the attributes of a root plant known as rhodiola, which is a tough perennial that produces beautiful, chrysanthemum-like flowers. Beyond its attractive appearance, though, rhodiola has a number of highly valuable qualities for health. Rhodiola thrives in cold mountainous regions and barren sea cliffs such as those in Northern Asia, Europe and North America. Closely related species also used in traditional medicine include Rhodiola imbricata, Rhodiola algida and Rhodiola crenulata. Because...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Nutrients, Fertilization and Spinach
1 The following nutrient deficiency has been shown to be a primary driver of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Vitamin B12 Omega-3 Choline Choline appears to be essential for prevention of fatty liver disease, as it is required to move fat out of your liver. Choline deficiency has been shown to result in fat buildup in the liver. Learn more. Omega-6 2 If you are injured by a vaccine, you can: Sue the vaccine manufacturer for damages Sue the vaccine manufacturer and your doctor/pharmacist for damages Apply for compensation from the vaccine...
read moreTreating Mercury Toxicity With Emeramide
Boyd Haley, Ph.D., is a chemist specializing in the development of chemicals to chelate toxic metals, both from the environment and the human body. I had the opportunity to interview Haley (above) at the 2018 Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine (ACIM) conference in Orlando. Haley has a Ph.D. in chemistry and biochemistry and conducted research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for 25 years at the University of Wyoming and at the University of Kentucky. Early in his career, he developed a biochemical detection system...
read moreStrep Throat: an Introduction
To say that the throat is a vital part of the body is a huge understatement. This passageway found behind your nose and mouth ensure that the connections between your respiratory and digestive systems are working efficiently. It’s also vital in speech and vocal functions.1 When a part of the throat becomes painful because of a bacterial infection, the other areas can be affected, too. Even worse, the infection could result in other diseases and complications. If you’re experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, swollen tonsils and...
read moreNo-Bake, Keto, Nut-Free Strawberry Cream Pie
Recipe by Brenda of Sugar-Free Mom Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and there’s one thing that most people worry about — the perfect gift for their loved ones. Giving chocolates or flowers sounds great, but aren’t handcrafted presents better and more genuine? If you have no idea where to start, this strawberry cream pie recipe by Brenda of Sugar-Free Mom will make a luscious and romantic surprise. Instead of the usual cornstarch pudding layer, this recipe uses heavy cream, cream cheese and gelatin for a healthier but equally...
read moreDo You Know How Your Food Gets Turned Into Poop?
Your gastrointestinal tract is home to millions of bacteria, some beneficial and others harmful. These bacteria are important to your overall health. Understanding how your body processes food and eventually eliminates waste may motivate you to make changes in your diet, ultimately improving your health. Constipation is an uncomfortable and sometimes painful challenge. In some instances, stool can got stuck in your intestines causing a blockage. What constitutes a healthy evacuation schedule is impacted by several factors. You may have...
read moreLiving the Change Documentary
Most people would agree that we’re living in an age when the Earth is in the midst of crises — social, environmental and economic. At the heart is the overconsumption of resources, which is fueled by economics. The money system demands and compels endless growth, which necessitates the conversion of nature into property and products. With growth, the economy keeps growing, but in order to grow, it needs more natural resources to support it. Plus, increasing interest causes people to work longer and harder to maintain the same standard of...
read moreWhat Is Kombucha Tea?
Table of Contents Basic Facts About Kombucha 4 Major Health Benefits Of Kombucha Tea Does Kombucha Have Caffeine? Kombucha Tea Side Effects How to Make Kombucha Tea Can You Drink Kombucha While Pregnant? Kombucha Tea FAQs An increasing number of people have been striving for a healthier lifestyle in recent years. As a result, there’s been a surge in the demand for health-boosting beverages. One of the most interesting (and at times controversial) beverages out there is kombucha. Sometimes called “combucha,”1 or...
read moreA Guide to Growing Spinach
Table of Contents How Long Does It Take to Grow Spinach Fertilizer and Temperature Considerations Special Considerations Malabar Spinach Harvesting and Storing Spinach Health Benefits Spinach Uses Scholars are unable to pinpoint the exact origin of spinach (Spinacia oleracea). The ancient Chinese call it the “Persian vegetable” as it crossed from Persia (modern day Iran) into the surrounding countries. The first texts to mention spinach in the Mediterranean were written in the 10th century. By the 1400s it had made its way through...
read moreA Guide to Growing Zucchini
Growing zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) in your garden is a simple way to enjoy its health benefits, knowing they’re free from insecticides and pesticides. Zucchini easily flourish in the ground or in containers, but require plenty of water and full sun. Zucchini, a summer squash, is an amazingly prolific producer once the plants are established. The seeds germinate quickly and the plant matures rapidly, so you may even be able to plant seeds in August for a fall harvest. While fruitful, your zucchini harvest will benefit from additional help...
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