(Exploring Your Mind) Emotional hygiene is just as important as physical hygiene. It refers to a series of preventive strategies to help individuals prevent mental illnesses and discomfort.
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Are Cold Showers Good for You? An Unlikely Immunity Booster!
(Dr. Edward F. Group) For many of us, cold showers are an unpleasant mishap on a routine day. When you hear a shout of “THERE’S NO HOT WATER!” coming from the bathroom, it usually isn’t a good thing. But it may be time to rethink that knee-jerk reaction. If you are wondering if cold showers are good […]
Some Gluten-Free Foods Contain High Levels of Heavy Metals, Reveals Study: How Can You Avoid These Toxins?
(Divina Ramirez) Gluten-free foods like nuts, seeds, grains and starches are beneficial for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten intolerance.
CLAIM: Flu Shots May Increase COVID-19 Infection Rate by 440% by Suppressing Immune Function
(Humans Are Free) A new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases finds that children who received inactivated influenza vaccines were 440% more likely (relative risk: 4.40; 95% confidence interval: 1.31-14.8) to acquire infections of respiratory viral pathogens which are not influenza.
Children in Damaging COVID Captivity — The Cost of Quarantining the Healthy
(Julian Rose) Of all the depressing sights witnessed during the insane process of Covid home imprisonment, stupid social distancing and mask madness, the regimentation of children into predesignated playground /classroom ‘chalked-off zones’ is the one I find the most blood chilling.
The Health Benefits of Binaural Beats
(Exploring Your Mind) The goal of binaural beats therapy is to reduce stress, anxiety, or insomnia through an auditory phenomenon that occurs when you hear a slightly different frequency tone in each ear. However, does it really have any positive effect?
Over 90 Percent of Salt Brands Contain MICROPLASTICS, Scientists Find
(Ralph Flores) Bad news, salt lovers — a recent study says that over 90 percent of salts sold across the world contain microplastics. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, looked at 39 salt brands from 21 countries, including the U.S. and China.
The Dangers of Chlorpyrifos: What Is This Brain-Damaging Pesticide and How Can You Avoid It?
(Zoey Sky) Research warns that a lot of conventional oat cereals contain alarming amounts of glyphosate, a carcinogenic pesticide. But did you know that chlorpyrifos, another toxic pesticide, could also be hiding in your breakfast?
Anti-Mosquito Diets: 3 Foods to Eat to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
(Arsenio Toledo) Mosquitoes are difficult to get rid of. You can use insect repellents, but commercially available ones are filled with chemicals that are harmful for your overall well-being. You can also try using essential oils which, when diffused into your room, can deter mosquitoes.
FDA WARNING: These 9 Hand Sanitizers Could Cause Methanol Poisoning
(Daisy Luther) Nine types of hand sanitizers made by Eskbiochem SA de CV, a Mexican company, contain methanol, a wood alcohol that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, according to the FDA, and consumers should discontinue use immediately.
Cleaning Agents Used to Sanitize Offices and Kill Coronavirus May Be Harmful to Humans, Warn Experts
(Zoey Sky) Businesses throughout the country are eager to resume regular operations after the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced employees to find alternative ways to report to work earlier this year. While others telecommuted, employees required to be on the premises were allowed to have shifting schedules.
Coronavirus Cases vs Fatalities: “Why the Next 6 Days Will Be Crucial”
(Zero Hedge) With the current state of coronavirus infections in the US increasingly about political considerations (especially whether a second wave will lead to another round of shutdowns, more economic carnage, millions more unemployed and crush Trump’s re-election chances) and far less about actual epidemiology and standards of care, two ideological camps have emerged – one which tries to overstate the impact of the pandemic in the US by focusing on the recent surge in new cases in sunbelt states (while ignoring the role recent protests and riots played in said surge), and another which, in downplaying the severity of the coronavirus, has been emphasizing the increasing testing which arguably also explains the jump in confirmed covid cases while underscoring the decline in covid-linked fatalities. This divergence is shown in the chart below.
The Amygdala and Anxiety: What’s the Link?
(Exploring Your Mind) Neuroscientists call the neurological structures that mediate anxiety disorders the “web of fear”. Out of all these areas, the most relevant is the brain’s amygdala: a region as small as a marble.
Taking up Hobbies Can Prevent–or Reduce Symptoms of–Depression by a Third
(Andy Corbley) Do you know someone who’s just really into something specific like paddle-boarding, painting, collecting something, or model trains? Well, research from University College London suggests that taking up a hobby can be a significant buffer against depression.
10 Lessons I Learned Trying To Heal My Kids From Autism, Anxiety & ADHD
(Jennifer Giustra-Kozek) By practice, I’m a psychotherapist who has been working for over a decade in the world of mainstream medicine, a body of experience that has allowed me to develop a strong understanding of both its strengths and weaknesses.