by Jeffrey Green Natural treatments for mental health are becoming more and more popular. If you’ve ever seen the drawn-out health warnings at the end of a US television commercial for any type of drug, you’ll easily understand why. A concerted effort to avoid strong…
by Arjun Walia It’s been pretty big news for quite a few years now, the honeybee population has been dying off in very large numbers. At first the cause wasn’t so clear as it could have been for a number of reasons from environmental toxins…
by Christina England Over the years, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has repeatedly deceived and lied to the public, yet they continue to state that their mission is to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the…
by Dr. Victor Marchione There was a time when I found eating healthy was trickier than it seemed. Sometimes, a person can think they’re eating right, but they aren’t. Seemingly healthy (or healthier) foods can have hidden health consequences. Picking healthy foods certainly is tricky…
Editor’s Note: The pun maker in me so wanted to title this article “Microplastics in Your Microbrew?” for the sound of it – but, microbrews are small, independent batches. This study focuses on the German commercial beer industry, yet, as pointed out, the industry procedure…
by Daisy Luther The most important weapon against influenza that you can add to your herbal arsenal is elderberry extract. Whether you are concerned with the seasonal flu or the potential of a deadly strain of influenza becoming pandemic, elderberry extract is a vital addition…
By April McCarthy There are hundreds of food industry facts that are sheltered from consumers and only made public by food scientists if absolutely necessary. The following are 14 of the more well known industry insider secrets that have been exposed now for some time,…
By Heather Callaghan As it turns out, according to a new “study,” hospitals can greatly improve their flu vaccination rate among health care workers by using a mandatory employee vaccination policy. This is according to a Henry Ford Health System study, funded by Henry Ford…
A new generation of new superfoods that tackle heart disease and diabetes could be developed following research into a protein that helps keep cells in our bodies healthy. Researchers at the University of Warwick found that the protein, called Nrf2, continually moves in and out…
The great tinamou is an evolutionary-distinct bird that declines in farmland but thrives in tropical rainforest. (Photo: Daniel Karp) By Bjorn Carey A long-term study in Costa Rica has revealed that habitat destruction significantly reduces the incidence of evolutionarily distinct species. The research suggests alternative…
by Alanna Ketler When the summer comes around people everywhere are indulging in watermelon (honestly, who doesn’t love watermelon?) and for good reason. This sweet, refreshing, hydrating fruit is a perfect way to cool down on a hot day and will provide your body with…
by Derek Lovell Chia seeds are tiny black seeds that come from the plant, Salvia Hispanica. The seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans way back in the day as they were able to provide them with sustainable energy. Despite their ancient…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin There was a time when you could go to your healthcare provider and get a prescription for antibiotic drugs if you had an infection in your lungs, throat, skin, or gastrointestinal or genital tract. These infections would clear up after a…
By Heather Callaghan Not just a possible alternative – but totally a preferable alternative to antibiotics whenever possible. People are already using this incredible healing substance without having needed a nod of approval from researchers. And no, we’re not talking about using the actual bees….
by Daisy Luther Here’s my recommendation for your end-of-summer food preservation. You need 100 pounds of tomatoes. 100 pounds? Are you insane, Daisy? [do_widget id=text-16] Yes – 100 pounds, and more if you can get them. No other item of produce increases in nutrients when…
by Joe Martino Diabetes is one of the most rampant diseases of our time. According to the American Diabetes Association, in 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population, had diabetes. [1] In fact, diabetes is growing at a fairly fast rate. A study…
By Heather Callaghan Researchers indeed continue to develop vaccines for tropical, mosquito-vectored diseases like dengue fever, which affects 50 million people per year. There are no commercially available vaccines for the virus – yet. But, they’ve run into a big problem. Researchers watching vaccine development…
By Blair Richards, Mercury News Australia Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff has announced the state will remain GMO-free for at least the next five years. TASMANIAN agriculture is set to remain free of genetically modified organisms for at least five more years, with the State…
By Real Farmacy Let me guess. One of your favorite go-to meals is shells and white cheddar and you find yourself having to ration boxes of cheddar bunnies so that you don’t devour the whole package in one sitting. I don’t blame you. Nowadays it’s…
by Dr. Victor Marchione In a healthy person, inflammation is a good thing. It’s your body’s natural response to harm. When you hurt yourself, become infected, or are exposed to harmful bacteria, the body’s immune system floods the affected area with blood as your body…
