By April McCarthy Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, “everyday misery.” The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and…
By Alex Pietrowski Everyone loves a miracle, and as cancer rates continue to rise around the world, those who are able to beat cancer and survive the chemotherapy and radiation industry are walking, talking proof that miracles do happen. After thyroid cancer spread throughout her body,…
By Natural Blaze 2016 only gets one total eclipse of the sun on March 9. The moon is poised to pass between the earth and sun, completely blocking the sun as it does. It can only be seen in the Eastern parts of the world…
States where midwives practice independently have lower rates of C-section deliveries WASHINGTON, DC (March 2016) — States that allow autonomous practice by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) have a higher proportion of CNM-attended births as well as lower rates of cesarean sections, preterm births, and low birthweight infants,…
By Daily Superfood Love I want to talk to you about protein. Recent science says the benefits of a high protein diet are confirmed but sometimes, such statements can be white noise. Protein is about so much more than just losing weight or building muscle….
By Paul Fassa Not surprisingly, a survey study involving 7,525 adult legal medical marijuana patients in California determined that 92% of them claimed improved medical conditions from using cannabis. The CDC final study was based on data from the California Behavioral Risk Surveillance System. “Our…
Nobody wants their kids to be wearing something synthetic and made from materials which might harm not only your baby’s sensitive skin but also the environment as well! So, it is very important to talk and to sort of those fashion brands which can offer…
Just add a handful of almonds: a University of Florida study suggests that improving one’s diet can be as simple as that. Researchers studied the effect that the addition of almonds can have on a person’s diet quality, based on data collected from 28 parent-child…
By Yuri Elkaim It’s that time of year again when sniffles and coughs seem to lay in wait for you around every corner. Whether it’s someone calling in sick at work or your children bringing them home after playing with an ill friend at school,…
By Ariana Marisol Bees are an integral part of our ecosystem. A garden with happy, healthy bees grows happy, healthy plants. Why not help these friendly pollinators even more by building “bee hotels”? There are 4,000 species of bees that are native to North America…
By ANH-USA …At the next meeting of the FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee. If recent history is any indication, the outlook is not good—unless we push back. Action Alert! The Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) advises the FDA in writing new rules regarding what supplements and…
By John Vibes Below is a letter that Albert Einstein wrote to his daughter about the universal force of love. The letter was released in the 1980’s along with over a thousand other letters that he wrote to different people. Editor’s note: There seems to…
By Alex Pietrowski Health officials and establishment doctors in West Virginia are not happy about giving the public greater access to raw milk. The governor of West Virginia recently signed a new bill that will make it easier for some people to access and consume…
By Melissa Dykes When stories like the lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan make national news, people sit up and take notice. What people don’t realize is just how contaminated our water is all the time, every day, every where. I’m not talking about heavy metals…
By Amanda Froelich As the effects of cannabidiol, or CBD, have been studied, society’s stigma surrounding the use and cultivation of marijuana has begun to fade. Now, every third person is considering supplementing their regime with cannabis oil to overcome an array of afflictions, and…
By Melinda Cafferty Statistics show that about one-third of the United States is obese. Some people think that might be due to changes in guidelines about what is considered an unhealthy body weight. But, a recent study showed that it is much harder for millennials…
By Jefferey Jaxen The business strategies of monopolistic agrochemical corporations are becoming clear for the world to see. On the timeline of events, the world has shifted from angry marches to conscious action. Relevant lawsuits and thorough medical studies are continually exposing these inferior GMO…
By April McCarthy Advances in health, education, disease prevention and treatments are high on the list of things that have allowed people to extend their lives, especially since chronic medical conditions and engaging in unhealthy behaviors are known risk factors for early death, however findings…
By Amanda Froelich Life without bees isn’t life at all. Seriously, have you considered just how empty supermarkets would be if the tiny, bumbling insects went extinct? Since the 1980s, bee populations have diminished dramatically. At least 61 culprits – from viruses to pesticides –…
By Clarice Palmer In order to celebrate man’s most valuable freedom — the freedom to choose — Danish volunteers are now giving grocery shoppers the option of purchasing items seen as “unloved” by other major supermarkets in the nation. According to TreeHugger.com, Denmark’s WeFood grocery…
