| High Fructose Corn Syrup Is Causing Addiction Similar To Cocaine
May 23, 2013 | Toxins | A.McCarthy
Results presented at the 2013 Canadian Neuroscience Meeting shows that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) can cause behavioural reactions similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine.
More Power To The People As Fluoridation Is Slowly Being Defeated
May 23, 2013 | Water | A.McCarthy
A broad coalition of Portlanders have resoundingly rejected adding fluoridation chemicals to the city’s water supply. By a 61% to 39% margin, Portland voters agreed with the position of most western nations that there are safer, more effective, and less intrusive ways to promote oral health than adding a chemical linked to thyroid disease, IQ loss, and other ailments to the water supply.
Modern Wheat Is The "Perfect Chronic Poison" Says Expert
May 22, 2013 | Toxins | N.Longo
Modern Wheat Is The "Perfect Chronic Poison" Says Expert
The world's most popular grain is also the deadliest for the human metabolism. Modern wheat isn't really wheat at all and is a "perfect, chronic poison," according to Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist, author and leading expert on wheat.
Vitamin C Kills Bacteria That Drugs Can't
May 22, 2013 | Antioxidants | A.McCarthy
In a striking, unexpected discovery, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in laboratory culture.
Secret Lobbying Underway To Ban GMO-Labeling Laws At State Level
May 22, 2013 | GMO | J.Summerly
A recent amendment inserted into the 2013 Farm Bill passed by the House of Representatives' Agriculture Committee last week will revoke the ability of individual states' lawmakers to pass GMO-labeling laws, food advocates warn.
Vitamin D and Ginger Effective In Reducing Asthma
May 21, 2013 | Antioxidants | M.Pochelli
Supplementation with vitamin D or ginger extracts help ease the symptoms of asthma, according to two new early stage research studies.
With Just 2 Square Feet of Space Indoors or Outdoors, You Can Grow Your Own Vertical Barrel Garden
May 21, 2013 | NaturalLiving | N.Longo
Regardless of space constraints, there are no more excuses for not growing your own garden. Whether indoors or outdoors, for less than $10, one recycled barrel can be an entire garden in itself growing 19 plants on the outside edge, and another 6 on top. With immense interest in organic produce worldwide, and the freedom to grow pesticide-free and Non-GMO fruits and vegetables, the demand is greater than ever for high quality home grown produce. Vertical barrel gardening may be the best option for those who want their green thumb while being tight on space.
Diabetes Expert Speaks Out On How We Are Eating Ourselves Into An Early Grave
May 20, 2013 | Diabetes | Editor
We are eating ourselves into an early grave, a leading diabetes expert has claimed. Professor Craig Currie from the Cardiff University said that people are refusing to take responsibility for their weight and the health consequences that go with it.
Omega-3s Offset Disruption Caused By Junk Food Diets
May 19, 2013 | Antioxidants | A,McCarthy
Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids could help to minimize the debilitating effects that high junk food consumption has on the brain, according to a new review of more than 180 research papers.
Medical Laboratories Are Reporting Findings For Gene Testing They Have Not Received Consent For
May 17, 2013 | JunkHealthcare | D.Mihalovic
Genetic testing is now officially crossing into dangerous territory as patients are routinely denied informed consent for genes they have given no authorization to test for. This type of clinical testing has long required patient consent and patients have had a "right not to know" the results. However, as 21st century medicine now begins to use the tools of genome sequencing, patient have no opportunity to opt-out of specific gene testing except to decline the entire sequencing. The act is unethical and critics charge that pharmaceutical companies may be to blame in influencing testing protocols to ultimately increase the percentage of a medicated demographic.
17 Reasons Why You Need a Mango Every Day
May 17, 2013 | Antioxidants | M.Chan
Mangoes may very well be the king of all fruits. They fight cancer, alkalize the body, aid in weight loss, regulate diabetes, help digestion, clean you skin, and make the perfect snack. Here are 17 healthy reasons why you should be eating a mango every day.
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