Researchers from the University of Southern California and the Oak Crest Institute of Science have discovered the link between antibiotics and bacterial biofilm formation leading to chronic lung, sinus and ear infections. The study results, published in the current issue of PLOS ONE, illustrate how…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The nutrition industry has really jumped on the bandwagon regarding the use of fish oil to improve human health. Ever since research showed that the increased intake of fish could reduce the risk of developing several different diseases, including heart disease,…
by Gaye Levy Five years ago, if someone were to mention the use of oregano essential for health and wellness purposes I would have looked at them cross-eyed. Although well versed in the benefits of essential oils, for one reason or another, oregano essential oil…
Bowel cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood are more likely to survive the disease, a study shows. Patients with the highest levels of vitamin D have half the risk of dying compared with those with the lowest levels, the findings…
Children who live on farms that produce milk run one-tenth the risk of developing allergies as other rural children. According to researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy, pregnant women may benefit from spending time on dairy farms to promote maturation of the fetal and neonatal immune system….
A study co-authored by a University of Guelph scientist that involved fitting bumblebees with tiny radio frequency tags shows long-term exposure to a neonicotinoid pesticide hampers bees’ ability to forage for pollen. The research by Nigel Raine, a professor in Guelph’s School of Environmental Sciences,…
By Vicki Howie This week, we’re going to strengthen your 3rd chakra (your core) with a few simple yoga poses and a pranayama (breath) exercise. Your 3rd chakra is your fire chakra and it is the home of your confidence, charisma and “can do” attitude….
Skin cells possess an olfactory receptor for sandalwood scent, as researchers at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have discovered. Their data indicate that the cell proliferation increases and wound healing improves if those receptors are activated. This mechanism constitutes a possible starting point for new drugs and…
By Heather Callaghan Due to consumer demand and struggling local economies, some states are easing up on food sales with the introduction of “cottage food laws.” Although they are not without regulation, sometimes even more red tape, they are beginning to allow more food access…
Mice exposed to low doses of arsenic in drinking water, similar to what some people might consume, developed lung cancer, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found. Arsenic levels in public drinking water cannot exceed 10 parts per billion (ppb), which is the…
According to folklore, the full moon affects human sleep. International researchers are trying to determine whether there is any truth to the belief. Studies by a team at Sahlgrenska Academy have found that people actually sleep 20 minutes less when the moon is full. A…
by Alicia Capilla (President of AAVP) AAVP, together with law firm Almodóvar & Jara, filed the first of a long series of lawsuits for damages caused by HPV vaccines. The complaint is filed in the High Court against health authorities and vaccine manufacturers. The process…
by Dr. David Juan When I think sickness, I usually don’t think of summer. Like me, most people classify colds, the sniffles, and viral infections as wintertime maladies that rarely appear in the summertime. Generally speaking, we tend be believe that warmth is akin to…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin I always like to provide the most recent evidence regarding how you can improve your own health status. Health tips that involve small changes are usually a great place for you to start to become a healthier person. In my opinion,…
By Heather Callaghan As demand for fresh raw milk from grass-fed cows rises, so do the calls for scrutiny. Believe me when I say that governmental sights are set on all dairy producers as grounds for the next potential terrorist threat – more on that…
by Norma Erickson As a result of continued investigations regarding clinical trials involving HPV vaccines in India, more allegations of unethical conduct have been lodged against Merck. These allegations pertain to Merck’s recent trials of the new V503 HPV vaccine, a proposed nine valent HPV…
by Dr. David Juan Did you know that just saying certain words more often throughout the day can actually have an effect on your mood? And we have all heard how much of an impact a positive or negative mood can have on our health,…
by Dr. Victor Marchione When’s the last time you bought a watermelon in the winter? I know I can’t answer that question, but I’ll tell you what: ever since summer hit, it’s been a regular part of my diet. There are some foods that just…
Bayer CropScience has launched a new soy product range. The corporation has started selling glyphosate and glufosinate resistant GMO soy seed under the brand name Credenz. Other varieties which have added resistance against so called HPPD herbicides are to follow at a later date. Dirk…
by Arjun Walia We live in a world where disease is constantly on the rise. This should come as no surprise as the environment we choose to surround ourselves with is extremely toxic i.e. our food, air, water etc. One great example is bleach, it’s…
