(Isabelle Z.) Wouldn’t it be great if you could just wake up one morning and suddenly be a genius? Maybe you would like to be a violin virtuoso or have the ability to paint incredibly detailed pictures despite having no training in the arts and no natural gifts that you know of. If you think that could never happen to you, it’s time to familiarize yourself with sudden savant syndrome.
Health
Glyphosate Use Suspended in Brazil as Cancer Concerns Take Center Stage
(Isabelle Z.) Upon hearing how dangerous glyphosate is, many people’s first question is why it is allowed to be sold if it is so deadly. The answer to that question, at least in the U.S., is very complex and involves a lot of money and political maneuvering. In Brazil, however, common sense appears to be prevailing as a judge in the country has suspended the use of glyphosate products.
Chemotherapy Found to Stop New Brain Cells from Growing, Worsening Depression in Brain Cancer Patients
(Ralph Flores) Chemotherapy is depressing enough, but a drug used in the procedure may heighten it and make it worse, according to a study by researchers from King’s College London.
5 Fast Facts about Pesticides in Cannabis
(Wes Annac) Pesticide contamination in cannabis is a big problem. Careless growing methods have been the norm for decades due to marijuana’s illegality, and sadly, this is just as much of a problem in legal states as it’s always been. High-profile cannabis users are speaking out against the widespread use of pesticides to grow the plant, and laboratory studies on samples from legal states have produced unsettling results.
Meet The Kid Who’s Never Eaten A Gram Of Sugar In Her Life – Here’s What She Looks Like Today
(Alanna Ketler) There is a good chance that many of you read the headline of this article and scoffed at the idea of not giving your child any sugar. Kids and sugar go hand in hand after all, no? Isn’t being able to offer your children a sweet treat in exchange for being a good boy or good girl a good way to encourage your kids to behave? Kids love sugar, why would anyone in their right mind want to deprive them of something that they love? You might also be thinking of all the candy, chocolate and sweets that you grew up eating and think “I’m fine, surely a little sugar isn’t going to seriously harm anyone?”
The Corporate Takeover of Organic Food
(Dr. Joseph Mercola) Why did the Organic Trade Association, which says its mission is to promote and protect organic, support measures against GMO labeling? Why is the OTA increasingly succumbing to influential corporate members that seemingly do not belong?
4 Keys To Well-Being & Happiness: According To Neuroscience
(Arjun Walia) The human brain is fascinating. It’s so complex that it’s hard to believe we will ever understand it. We still have yet to think in quantum terms about our biology, and just like physics, factoring consciousness into the equation is going to change everything. Right now, we are in the midst of a new scientific revolution, and that’s non-material science. It has huge implications for health, and science is now confirming just how strong the mind-body connection really is. It’s fascinating, to say the least.
Brain Fog Is Caused by Lifestyle: Doctor Reveals How Diet, Stress Levels and Sleep Affect Hormones, Performance and Immunity
(Janine Acero) A celebrity physician has told Daily Mail online that diet, stress levels, and lack of proper sleep affect hormones, immunity, and mental performance, causing a “brain fog” that makes us forgetful and lose our focus.
Control Weeds Naturally with Vinegar
(Zoey Sky) If you want to use a natural and non-toxic weed killer in your garden or homestead, try some horticultural vinegar.
Study: Astaxanthin Plays a Protective Role in Reducing Skin Damage Caused by UV Rays
(Isabelle Z.) If you’re worried about UV radiation damage but you’re not willing to accept the dangers that come with sunscreen use, you might want to turn to astaxanthin supplements. A new study has confirmed that the supplement offers innate sun protection while reducing UV damage and skin aging. Related The Sun Is A Full-spectrum Medicine (Heliotherapy: Cures Cancer […]
Gynecologist Uses Her Practice to Spread the Word about How a Whole-foods Plant-based Diet Helps Women Avoid Disease
(Zoey Sky) Did you know that following a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPB) can significantly improve your overall health and help you avoid various diseases?
Researchers Identify Natural Peptides That Fight Bacteria, Reducing Our Need for Antibiotics
(Michelle Simmons) For decades, researchers have been finding ways to fight disease-causing bacteria in food production without the use of antibiotics. This is because bacteria continuously become resistant to antibiotics due to repeated and improper use.
The Sound of Your Voice Has a Therapeutic Effect on Human Cells – and Can Be Transformed into Light to Be Sent into Space
(Rhonda Johansson) It’s so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life. With mouths to feed and rent being due, even news about impending nuclear war seem less significant when compared to the horror of just trying to survive. Yet, scientists have reminded us today that even the simplest things — our voice for example — have potentially huge impacts in health and in space communication.
When Couples Touch, Pain is Reduced
(Rhonda Johansson) Science has proven what we, as humans, inherently know: that love can act as a balm to pain. A new study has concluded that when an empathetic partner holds his lover’s hand, her heart rate slows and their breathing rates synchronize. Most notably, the touch can also lessen pain. Authors of the study say that this data can be used for further research into the analgesic impacts of touch.
Keep an “Eye” On Your Health with a Sniff Test: Armpit Odor Is an Indicator of Overall Health, According to Research
(Frances Bloomfield) There are many ways to gauge your physical health, from checking your blood pressure to measuring your waistline. One other way is to perform a sniff test of your armpits. According to DailyMail.co.uk, our armpits play host to a score of microbes that protect our bodies from harmful pathogens. However, slathering on deodorant or antiperspirant can greatly affect the balance of those microbes.