(Frances Bloomfield) Magnetic field (MF) non-ionizing radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from cell phones, power lines, and other wireless devices. It’s also long been thought of as a health hazard, with genetic damage and cancer being but a few of the supposed health risks. However, a team from the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research has uncovered another: They found that MF radiation exposure can increase the risk of miscarriages by almost 50 percent.
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Study: Supplementing with Spirulina Helps Modulate Body Weight and Appetite
(RJ Jhonson) Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) has been linked to weight loss and a reduction in appetite. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into its effects on the anthropometric indices, appetite, lipid profile and serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in obese individuals. The study was funded by a grant from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. […]
Women with PCOS Have Elevated Testosterone Levels, Less Diversity of Bacteria
(Ralph Flores) According to a recently published study, women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have “less diverse” gut bacteria than women who don’t have the condition. The study, which was published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, was led by researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with colleagues at Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland and San Diego State University.
The Neuroscience Behind Overeating: How Our Brain Responds in Anticipation of Food or Water
(Edsel Cook) Harvard neuroscientists have identified a group of neurons in the brain that prepares the body for consumption of food and drink. These neurons release a fast-acting hormone that spreads throughout the body in the brief amount of time before you eat or drink something. An article in BIDMCNews reports that this discovery could lead to a better understanding of overeating.
Food for Your Skin: Use Marula to Prevent Wrinkles and Keep Your Skin Baby Soft
(Michelle Simmons) Wrinkles and skin aging can be prevented naturally with the plant called marula (Sclerocarya birrea [A. Rich.] Hochst), according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, researchers in South Africa looked at the collagenase and elastase inhibition activity of extracts of the marula plant.
Rewriting History with Coins — Historians Refuse to Change Their Story… what else are they hidding?
(Martin Armstrong) QUESTION: Dear Martin,
I have been researching facts about history and there is strong evidence that what we were taught in school doesn’t fit with the reality.
Critical Mass: 17 States Now Disobeying Feds, Will Grow Hemp Despite It Being Illegal
(Rachel Blevins) While the federal government has spent years claiming hemp is a dangerous drug, farmers in 17 states are using it to create a variety of useful products.
Superbugs Found In Nearly 80 Percent Of U.S. Supermarket Meat
(Andrea Germanos) A new analysis offers alarming findings as many Americans get ready to fire up their grills for the 4th of July—nearly 80 percent of supermarket meat was found to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs.
Headaches: From Dehydration and Diet to Tumors and Aneurysms, There Are Many Causes for Headaches – Do You Know Which Kind Are Cause for Concern?
(Zoey Sky) If you’re lucky, you’ve only had occasional headaches. But most people are so used to having headaches that they’ve simply become part of their normal day.
Natural Remedies for Dandruff and Dry Scalp
(Sayer Ji) The Only Dandruff Cúre You’ll Ever Need
Have you ever looked down at your clothes and noticed the embarrassing, tell-tale signs of a flaking scalp? If so, you’re not alone — dandruff affects one in five people in the United States. But it’s important to understand the reason for those flakes: It could be a sign of normal dryness, a pesky fungal infection, or a serious autoimmune condition.
Essential Oils and Organs — Chakra Healing With The Seven Sacred Egyptian Oils of Saqqara
(Stephanie Lucas) Thirty kilometers south of modern-day Cairo sits an ancient burial ground in Saqqara. Home to the oldest stone complex historically known — Djoser’s Step Pyramid — and also home to what are believed to be the world’s oldest religious writings — The Pyramid Texts — Saqqara has been a sacred place for burials, rituals and ceremonies for over three thousand years.
Eating Wheat Feeds Disease-Causing Gut Bacteria, Study Suggests
(Sayer Ji) Eating Wheat Fuels Staphylococcus, Clostridium, and Klebsiella Growth, Study Suggests
One More Reason to Breastfeed: Microbes in Human Milk Inhibit the Growth of E. Coli
(Jessica Dolores) Now, you can add protection from diarrhea and E. coli to the growing list of reasons why mothers should breastfeed their babies. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, authors revealed that a mother’s milk prevents the growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli and boost immunity.
Removing Children’s Tonsils and Adenoids Increases Risk for 28 Diseases, Study Finds
(Sayer Ji) While the conventional medical establishment calls for the removal of “broken” or “defective” body parts, a watershed study on the long-term effects of tonsillectomy and adenoid removal calls into question the propriety of this surgery, performed on nearly half-a-million children in the United States each year.
The Larger the Variety of Microbes You Have in Your Gut, the Healthier Your Blood Vessels Are
(Zoey Sky) According to a study, the variety of microbes in your gut indicates the health condition of your blood vessels.