(John Vibes) A study published by researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF), suggests a possible connection between autism and processed foods. The research was published in June of 2019 in the journal, Scientific Reports, and focused on one specific preservative known as propionic acid (PPA), which is ubiquitous in processed foods.
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Magnesium: The Perfect Supplement for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
(Edsel Cook) Looking for a natural approach that effectively relieves the painful and exhausting symptoms of fibromyalgia? Taking magnesium supplements is a great way to deal with the chronic condition.
Study: More Than 100,000 Cancer Cases From Toxic Chemical in US Tap Water
(Natural Blaze) A toxic cocktail of chemical pollutants in U.S. drinking water could result in more than 100,000 cancer cases, according to a peer-reviewed study from Environmental Working Group – the first study to conduct a cumulative assessment of cancer risks due to 22 carcinogenic contaminants found in drinking water nationwide.
Pesticides in Food: What You Should Know and Why it Matters
(Ocean Robbins) Pesticides are so widely used in our food system that it’s easy to assume that they must be safe. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. So what’s the truth about pesticides in food? Are any safe for you? Which ones are most dangerous to you and the environment? And what can you do to reduce your exposure?
How to Heal Yourself by Talking to Your Body
(Therese Wade) Your Cells are Listening
Study Suggests That Individuals with Anxiety and Depression Can Manage Their Symptoms Using Breathing Exercises and Yoga
(Edsel Cook) Anxious and depressed? Massachusetts-based researchers suggest taking up breathing exercises or yoga sessions to ease your symptoms. The two practices appear to improve mood by stimulating the vagus nerves and increasing the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an essential neurotransmitter in the brain.
Illegal Levels of Radiation Emitted by Popular Cellphones
(Dr. Mercola) Hidden within your cellphone’s manual is a little-known warning that advises you to keep the device at a certain distance from your body — typically 5 to 15 millimeters — to ensure you don’t exceed the federal safety limit for radiofrequency (RF) exposure.
Aloe Vera: The Plant of Immortality with Proven Health Benefits
(Kristine Payne) Few plants possess the soothing properties that can rival the humble aloe vera plant. Often known as the “wonder plant” or the “plant of immortality,” aloe vera has been highly revered as a natural remedy by various cultures across the globe due to its potent healing properties.
The Hindbrain: Structure and Functions
(Exploring your Mind) The hindbrain is a very important part of the human brain. In this article, we’ll talk about its development, functions, and what might happen if it suffers any lesions.
Aluminum Is a Key Ingredient in Many Vaccines: Here’s Why It’s so Dangerous
(Vicki Batts) If it isn’t one toxic ingredient, it’s another. While mercury-containing thimerosal may not be widely used in vaccines these days, that doesn’t make Big Pharma’s inoculations any safer. Aluminum is a common vaccine ingredient — and it’s typically used as an adjuvant in order to purposely agitate the immune system. Unsurprisingly, there is a substantial body of evidence which indicates that aluminum is a potential health hazard.
The Somatic Nervous System: Characteristics and Functions
(Exploring Your Mind) The essential function of the nervous system is communication. Experts divide the nervous system into the somatic nervous system (SNS) and the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
Study in Diet Trends Reveals That a Poor Diet Is Worse for Your Health than Drinking and Smoking
(Zoey Sky) The extensive study on worldwide diet trends identified a link between unhealthy diets and 11 million deaths around the globe in 2017. Over 50 percent of these deaths were associated with consuming a lot of salty foods and not getting enough fruits and whole grains.
Iodine Is a Crucial Trace Mineral That’s Necessary for Optimal Health
(Kristine Payne) Iodine is one of nature’s most important trace minerals for human health, but it’s also one of the most frequently overlooked. Though iodine deficiency was once rare in North America, where we typically enjoy a wealth of healthy foods, it’s now a growing problem across the planet. Today, up to one-third of the world’s population is at risk of iodine deficiency. (Disclaimer: This article contains in-house links to related iodine products that help support our publishing operations.)
Silent Carriers of Measles Are Never Diagnosed or Reported
(Kate Raines) The concept of transmission of measles infection by fully vaccinated, asymptomatic carriers is a topic that merits careful attention, given that it effectively pulls the rug out from under the mainstream insistence that it is the unvaccinated who threaten the health of the nation. With measles hysteria ongoing, state governments like in New York have taken previously unheard of measures such as changing vaccine exemption laws without due process,1 closing schools and threatening vaccine refusers with steep fines or jail time.23
GMO Foods: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Genetic Engineering [Part 2/2] | Edge of Wonder
GMO Foods: the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Genetic Engineering [Part 2/2] | Edge of Wonder