By Emma Fiala A new study confirms what most moms are all too aware of. Mom-guilt permeates every area of a mother’s life—even the incredibly important act of self-care, which is backed up by research. The study, deemed “The You-Time Report,” was funded by beauty…
By Cody Clements, Georgia Institute of Technology Coral reefs are home to so many species that they often are called “the rainforests of the seas.” Today they face a daunting range of threats, including ocean warming and acidification, overfishing and pollution. Worldwide, more than one-third…
By Elias Marat A specialized team of conservation scientists has found what appears to be a hidden oasis deep in the rainforest of Honduras that’s teeming with dozens of rare and endangered creatures. The remote settlement, known as the “Lost City of the Monkey God”…
Scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate ‘brown fat’, the body’s own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and type-2 diabetes. The pioneering study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is…
Study finds altered gut microbiota in infants with food allergy; oral therapy to replenish bacteria prevented food allergy and suppressed established disease in mice Every three minutes, a food-related allergic reaction sends someone to the emergency room in the U.S. Currently, the only way to…
By John Anderer SAN FRANCISCO — You may be bringing home a few new friends the next time you take a swim in the ocean. Researchers at the University of California have found that ocean bacteria invade and change the skin microbiome after just 10 minutes…
After only three weeks of exposing indoor chickens to UV light for six hours per day, the vitamin D content of the eggs increased three to four-fold. Many people suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. This can result in brittle bones and an increased risk…
By Elias Marat Harsh winters in Russia’s Siberia region often claims the lives of house pets, who can fall prey to frostbite and the surgical amputation of their limbs. With little ability to survive, this frequently leads to the poor creatures being euthanized. However, a…
By Joe Martino In Brief The Facts: A DIY foot reflexology technique that promises to help you have a good night’s sleep. Reflect On: Are you sleeping as well as you want to be sleeping? If not, try out this quick technique to see if…
By Patricia Shaw, Aberystwyth University NB Editor’s Note: We are by no means endorsing this type of future. Nevertheless, we have to be aware of what scientists are working on so that we can reject or oppose what they are offering if we disagree. It’s…
By Michael Snyder Torrential rains have been hammering the heartland of America for months, and at this point vast stretches of farmland in the middle of the country are nothing but mud. As a result of the endless rain and unprecedented flooding that we have…
By John Anderer NEW YORK — Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is appearing more and more all over the world. This isn’t a trend to be taken lightly; the World Health Organization classifies antibiotic-resistant bacteria as one of the top threats to global health today. Now, a new…
Hilde Larsen, Upliftconnect Waking Times The Key to Well-being One thing I learned the very hard way during my long and diligent path from chronic illness back to health, is that the body feels like crap when the adrenal glands are not happy and strong. To me,…
New research has found that Cannnabidiol is active against Gram-positive bacteria, including those responsible for many serious infections (such as Staphyloccocus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae), with potency similar to that of established antibiotics such as vancomycin or daptomycin. The research is presented at ASM Microbe,…
By Dr. Mark Sircus The Facts: This article was originally written by Dr. Mark Sircus, Ac., OMD, DM (P) (acupuncturist, doctor of oriental and pastoral medicine) and published at Greenmedinfo.com. Posted here with permission. Reflect On: Do you know the difference between refined salt and…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Technology in all its varied formats literally has taken over our lives—from cradle to grave! What a sad state of affairs to see a toddler ‘navigating’ the Internet, all while Mom beams at how smart her little one is. Little does…
By Daisy Luther The term “corporate food” is pretty disturbing if you stop to think about it. Corporations aren’t usually known for their strong ethics or for placing people above profit. And yet, somehow, more than 70% of food in America is processed and almost two-thirds…
By Daisy Luther Back in April, we reported that 11 different brands of bottled water were shown to contain arsenic. Consumer Reports said that three brands, in particular, had potentially concerning levels of the toxic element. And two of those water brands still contain high…
By Mac Slavo Hemp seeds (also often known as hemp hearts) are underrated! Not just in the prepper community, but everywhere else too. They are nutritious, easy to store, don’t spoil quickly, and are pretty good to eat too. If you have ever considered adding…
By Mayukh Saha While we’ve succeeded in domesticating different kinds of animals over the centuries, mankind’s greatest achievement is none other than the bond we’ve built with dogs. Unlike other animals, dogs crave the love and affection of humans and pups start vying for attention…
