by Alex Pietrowski The issue of food quality and food independence is of critical importance these days, and people are recognizing just how easy and fun it is to grow your own food at home. When renegade gardener Ron Finley said, “growing your own food…
With evidence growing that meditation can have beneficial health effects, scientists have sought to understand how these practices physically affect the body. A new study by researchers in Wisconsin, Spain, and France reports the first evidence of specific molecular changes in the body following a…
by Catherine J. Frompovich What kind of hornet’s nest was opened up for the GM industry in view of the retraction of the two year “Long term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Roundup-tolerant genetically modified maize”, by G E Séralini et al, published…
How to eliminate endocrine-disruptors from your system By Heather Callaghan Why should someone care about endocrine-disruptors? The effort to walk away from damaging chemicals becomes easier when one sees what happens when disrupted hormones lead to major life-altering consequences. The endocrine system is a huge…
The healthiest diets cost about $1.50 more per day than the least healthy diets, according to new research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The finding is based on the most comprehensive examination to date comparing prices of healthy foods and diet patterns vs….
An increasing number of clinical and animal studies have confirmed that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Moxibustion is reported to be more effective than electro-acupuncture for improving space-recognizing memory ability in aged mice, suggesting that moxibustion is another alternative or complementary…
Moringa trees -Wiki image Seeds from Moringa oleifera trees can be used to purify water. Uppsala University leads a research group which has discovered that seed material can give a more efficient purification process than conventional synthetic materials in use today. Clean water is essential…
by Dr. Richard Foxx A hip fracture is one of the more traumatic injuries a senior can suffer. For many, a hip fracture means a long stay in the hospital, followed by recovery in an assisted care facility. For a few, a hip fracture will…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Here’s one more big reason to try and stay away from sugary drinks: you could be increasing your chances of getting endometrial cancer, if you’re an older woman. The National Cancer Institute just released the results of a study that involved…
by Dr. Victor Marchione Black currants were a fruit that people ate regularly in the 1950s and 60s. These delicious little berries were often grown in backyard gardens. Black currant bushes were planted along fence lines and beside vegetable plots. Most bushes grew prolifically and…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The new thing in fitness certainly has to be CrossFit. The craze has literally swept around North America and now there are studios, classes, and competitions for CrossFit. Although I have never participated in a CrossFit class, I certainly have seen…
Sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease. Pharmaceutical drugs are known for their potential side effects, and an important aspect of personalized medicine is to tailor therapies to individuals to reduce the chances of adverse events. Now researchers from North Carolina State University…
A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published online ahead of print in the journal Nutrition and Cancer describes the laboratory synthesis of the most active component of grape seed extract, B2G2, and shows this synthesized compound induces the cell death known as apoptosis in prostate…
by Tess Pennington Your teeth are a direct reflection of your whole body wellness. If you have a healthy diet, then your teeth and gums will be healthy as a result. There are certain foods that can be thought of as a double-edged sword, in…
Natural Blaze Drives an electric current “without moving mechanical parts”. Through a process known as thermionic conversion, heat energy — such as light from the sun or heat from burned fossil fuels — can be converted into electricity with very high efficiency. Because of its…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Depression is a very common health issue which affects millions of people worldwide. As a matter of fact, depression is the second most common cause of disability on a global scale accounting for lost time, decreased quality of life, and high…
by Dr. Richard Foxx 3 Tips for Beating Jet Lag This Holiday Season With the holidays approaching, many are already anticipating the unpleasant symptoms that come with crossing time zones and losing sleep. Jet lag is real and it can ruin a portion of your…
by Heather Callaghan A naked woman stands in front of a fashion designer chemist – in short time, she is wearing a beautiful flowing dress to wear on the runway. It was sprayed upon her body and crafted right there. It can be removed, washed,…
Vitamin D decreases pain in women with type 2 diabetes and depression, according to a study conducted at Loyola University Chicago. These findings were presented at an Oct. 24, 2013 research conference at Loyola’s Health Sciences Campus. Type 2 diabetes is associated with depression and…
by Stephen Tunley The latest statistics from the USA’s Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) statistics concerning the serious side effects and deaths associated with HPV vaccines such as Gardasil make for chilling reading. In summary a single investigation of the VAERS database, widely accepted…
