(Mary Miller) A daily dose of one aspirin a day is often prescribed for the prevention of heart disease to those who are at risk. However, just like with other over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, the use of aspirin comes with health risks and unwanted side effects. Some of these risks may include excessive bleeding, kidney and liver failure, ulcers, tinnitus, and hemorrhagic stroke. The good news is that ginger can be used as a suitable alternative to aspirin without the potential adverse effects.
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The Startling Link Between Alzheimer’s and Heavy Metals
(Will Justice) It is estimated that 5.7 million Americans are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease at this very moment. By 2050, that number is projected to more than double to almost 14 million.
Smoking Pot Just Once May Increase Teen Brain Volume: Why That Could Be Bad
(Yasemin Saplakoglu) Smoking pot just once might be linked to changes in young brains, a new study suggests. Adolescents who smoked marijuana one or two times had increased amounts of gray matter — a combination of neuron bodies and cells that feed them — in their brains compared with those who hadn’t, according to a new study published yesterday (Jan. 14) in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Godfather of Vaccines Admits to Experiments on Orphans and Handicapped Children
(Arjun Walia) Dr. Stanley Plotkin is a well known MD who has played a very significant role in manufacturing multiple vaccines. He’s widely known as one of the ‘godfathers’ of vaccines, a ‘medicine’ that’s claimed to have saved millions of lives, and is heavily marketed as one of the most successful medical developments in history.
Six Decades of Research Concludes That Gluten Grain Consumption Increases the Risk of Both Neurological and Psychiatric Problems
(Isabelle Z. )Gluten barely registered on most people’s radars until recently, but it’s something researchers have been investigating for more than six decades. These days, we hear a lot about gluten intolerance, with some people having legitimate autoimmune disorders like Celiac disease, completely unable to consume it while others are simply following a celebrity fad and avoiding it in hopes of slimming down. Motivations aside, it’s pretty easy to find food in the grocery store these days boasting of its gluten-free status.
It’s Possible: Nutritional Recommendations That Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(Zoey Sky) Saffron is a highly-prized spice with many uses. However, according to several studies, the spice can also be used to reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Here Are the Best Essential Oils for Improved Physical and Mental Health
(Mary Miller) Essential oils can help you achieve optimal health. They can either be diffused into the air or applied topically after being diluted in a carrier oil. Each kind of oil possesses its own unique healing properties, so you can use them for variety of purposes. Here are some of the best essential oils to boost your physical and mental health.
Why CBS Refused to Air This $5 Million Medical Marijuana Ad During the Super Bowl
(John Vibes) According to sports fans, this past Sunday’s Super Bowl was one of the most uneventful championship games in recent memory. The halftime show or the advertisements didn’t even create much excitement this year, leaving many fans disappointed.
People Are Literally Killing Themselves to Get the Best Instagram Selfie
(John Vibes) A study recently published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care reported that at least 259 people died taking selfies between October 2011 and November 2017. The study suggests lives could be saved if dangerous areas were declared “no selfie zones,” where visitors are explicitly warned of the risks in the area.
Scientist Explains How Cow’s Milk Leeches Calcium From Your Bones & Makes Them Weaker
(Arjun Walia) It’s remarkable to analyze why many of us believe that milk, which is designed to help calves develop, is also suitable for human beings. We are the only species on the planet that consumes the milk of another animal. Furthermore, we are the only species on the planet who continues to drink milk after weaning. Even for cows, this would be a no-no. There are multiple studies showing that drinking milk for a cow leads to an increased mortality rate and actually makes bones more prone to fracturing, not less. One example would be this giant study from researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden.
I Tried CBD Oil for 30 Days: This is What Happened
(Kelly Parish) I’m Kelly, a 29-year-old Holistic Health Coach from Northern California. As a busy professional in the health field, I’ve been interested in trying cannabidiol (CBD) due to the attention it’s been getting lately. I’ve heard that it is great for stress relief, muscle aches and pains, as well as deeper sleep. For me, if […]
Five Truths that Emotionally Mature People Accept
(Explore Your Mind) Emotionally mature people have traveled a long journey. They have learned from their failures. They decided to be responsible for their own destinies.
Emery Smith: What I Have Seen Would Change the World As We Know It
Emery Smith: What I Have Seen Would Change the World As We Know It
Watch: Firefighters Report Neurological Damage After Cell Tower Installation Near Their Station
(Arjun Walia) The conversation about 5G within the mainstream is becoming quite concerning for onlookers, as there’s been an increase in awareness about the health concerns of wireless radiation. Sure, there are natural sources of electromagnetic radiation on both ends of the spectrum in our environment, but never before has humanity experienced this much.
Is Medical Astrology New Age Nonsense?
(Fresh And Alive) Irlianna Samsara, founder of StarSoundAstrology.com discusses medical astrology with Fresh And Alive founder, Ken Rohla. They cover the foundations and physics of astrology, people justifying self-sabotage or self fulfilling prophecy via astrology, using astrology like a weather forecast for life, Wall Street and The Vatican’s involvement with astrology, Uranus jokes, recent astrological influences, and probabilities for 2019.