By John Anderer Nuts have always been viewed as a healthy snack and great source of protein, but new research suggests that a steady, hardy diet of nuts can also sustain mental sharpness and cognition as we age. Conducted at the University of South Australia,…
You can now buy attractive DIY tiny house kits on Amazon that two people can assemble in a few days. The [easyazon_link identifier=”B01NAR617Y” locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]Allwood Cabin Getaway model[/easyazon_link] is a high quality multi purpose tiny home or cabin for sale for $18,800 with free shipping…
By John Anderer There seems to be a new drug to treat anything and everything these days, but are these medications as effective as they claim to be? A new study has concluded that the answer to that question is no. Furthermore, researchers say that international…
By Jerome Goddard, Mississippi State University When it comes to problems caused by ticks, Lyme disease hogs a lot of the limelight. But various tick species carry and transmit a collection of other pathogens, some of which cause serious, even fatal, conditions. In fact, the…
By Renee Parsons It comes as no surprise that the American public remains oblivious to a not-so-slight glitch in the 5G Race with China as the US strives to be the first, the best and most technologically advanced country in the world with its guarantee…
By Mayukh Saha We all know how our oceans are choking from plastic. This is a menace which seems to have no end! Single-use plastic is one of the most time-consuming things to get rid of, yet their use doesn’t seem to slow down. So…
New research suggests that global trends in farming practices are undermining the pollinators crops depend on and putting agricultural productivity and stability at risk, particularly in some Asian and South American nations A multinational team of researchers has identified countries where agriculture’s increasing dependence on…
By Catherine J. Frompovich “Seeing is believing.” What would you think if we changed that idiom to “Believe it, and you will see it?” Too often such shifts in thinking present challenges many find difficult, if not impossible, to believe and accept, especially those who…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: A Dutch company has unveiled an electric car that charges itself via solar power. Reflect On: How long have solutions to our problems existed? Is finding the solutions the problem, or have they been here for a long time? If…
Findings suggest limiting sugary drinks might contribute to a reduction in cancer cases, say researchers A study published by The BMJ today reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugary drinks and and an increased risk of cancer. While cautious interpretation is needed, the…
By Mike Maharrey TRENTON, N.J. (July 10, 2019) – Last week, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana program despite federal prohibition. A bipartisan coalition of 17 legislators sponsored Assembly Bill 20 (A20). Titled the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis…
By Ben Renner We’ve all been there. That late-night craving for some junk food sets in, even though it’s way too late to be eating. Most of the time all it takes is a little bit of willpower to resist, but giving in to temptation…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: A new analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found a high level of Dacthal in non-organic Kale. Reflect On: Why do we justify the spraying of poison on our food? How does this make any sense? These substances…
By Laura Pangallozzi, Binghamton University, State University of New York More than five years after Flint’s water crisis first hit the news, the city has successfully lowered the lead levels in its water. The most recently available testing, from the second half of 2018, puts…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: A former chiropractor has been fined $100,000 for posting information about vaccines to her social media pages. Reflect On: How can someone be fined for questioning vaccine safety when a plethora of science already does so? Why does the mainstream…
A new study soon to appear in the Faculty of Public Health’s Journal of Public Health suggests that participating in local food projects may have a positive effect on wellbeing and psychological health. Local food is a growing movement, and includes initiatives such as allotments,…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the Roundup herbicide that was manufactured by Monsanto, has been found in multiple foods that have been marketed to children. You can view the list below. Reflect On: With countless scientific publications and examples of…
By Susan Boskey Yes, there really are U.S. doctors that specialize in cannabis, but not more than you could count on two hands. These informed MDs who help patients with how to use cannabis are truly inspirational to those of us who are lay practitioners….
Many different countries have a tea culture, and Japanese [easyazon_link identifier=”B00PFDH0IC” locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]Matcha tea[/easyazon_link] is growing in popularity around the world. In Japan, Matcha has a long history of being used for various medicinal purposes. It has been suspected to have various beneficial effects to…
By Sara Tipton Wheat berries are a must for the food pantry and for those who are interested in eating healthy whole foods. Most notably, wheat berries are considered a true whole grain and without wheat berries, there would be no flour! What we like…
