(Carol Anderson) It’s great that more people are becoming aware of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how it affects those who were diagnosed with it. Recently, an addition to the list of PTSD effects has been added by researchers – one that is a bit more alarming than the others.
Health
Folic Acid Supplements Can Reduce the Risk of Stroke by 73% in Hypertensive Patients
(Isabelle Z.) Expectant mothers are quite familiar with the importance of ensuring they get enough folic acid to help prevent birth defects like spina bifida, but it turns out that there’s another group who can benefit greatly from this vitamin: adults with hypertension.
The Hidden Health Dangers of Microwave Popcorn
(Frances Bloomfield) When it comes to snacking, popcorn is usually thought of as one of the healthier snacks out there. It’s low in calories, rich in antioxidants, and offers a satisfying way to get your daily fill of whole grain goodness. But that’s if you opt for plain, air-popped popcorn. According to LiveScience.com, microwave popcorn is anything but healthy, thanks in part to some dangerous hidden chemicals.
Multiple Studies Show Disturbing Trend of Child Suicide Rates Exploding When School Starts
(John Vibes) Research has shown that the risk of depression and suicide in children as young as 10 years old increases significantly during the school year. Related “Teen Culture” is the New Imperialism, and it is Destroying the World Source – The Free Thought Project by John Vibes, June 9th, 2018 While the annoying cultural cliche suggests that […]
10 Simple Life Hacks You Can Start Today That Will Make You Happier, Backed By Science
(Joe Martino) It seems everyone is seeking happiness. For me, I prefer to look at it as the search for peace and joy in life, as I find happiness can be too conditional, and anytime we have to look for or chase something, we are looking outside of us. Surely some of this is just semantics, […]
Meditation and Music May be the Ideal Combo to Fend off Depression
(Anna Hunt) The combination of meditation and music may be one of the simplest ways to fend off depression. The two have no unpleasant side-effects. Nearly everyone can enjoy them, and the cost is negligible. They can be used together or stand-alone to reduce stress, regulate mood and reconnect with one’s soul. They are an easy way to actively nurture our mood. As well, they can help mitigate the stressed-out and overwhelmed human condition that has become all too common.
Pesticides Making America Stupid: Agricultural Chemicals Found to Lower the IQ of Children
(Isabelle Z.) If you’re expecting a baby or considering starting a family soon, you’ve probably been reading up on how to give your child the best start in life. You probably wouldn’t dream of lighting up a cigarette or getting drunk while you’re pregnant, but you could very well be doing something that can be quite harmful to your unborn child if you’re being exposed to pesticides.
Helpful Guide to Stop 5G Small Cell Towers from Being Installed in Residential Yards Throughout Your Community
(B.N. Frank) The EMF Safety Network recently posted a very helpful guide for anyone NOT wanting 5G small cell towers being installed in their neighborhoods and communities.
This Is What Happens To The Brain When Glyphosate & Aluminum Accumulate Inside of It
(Arjun Walia) This is a republished article to bring attention to the unprecedented amount of Glyphosate that’s now found in soil all across the world, most notably in North America. It’s also being republished to bring awareness to heavy metal pollution, of which aluminum is one of many that now abundantly present in our environment, for the first time in human history.
5 Lifestyle Habits to Follow to Add More than 10 Years to Your Life
(Carol Anderson) Due to our unhealthy habits, our life expectancy rate has been cut short to just around 79.3 years. Yet in our constant quest to find ways to live a little bit longer through artificial means, a surprising (or perhaps not) strategy can be found in simple but powerful lifestyle changes.
US Fertility Rates Have Plummeted Into Uncharted Territory, And Nobody Knows Why
(Peter Dockhill) The US birth rate has hit a new record low, with women in nearly every age group giving birth to fewer babies than a year ago.
Food Forests Could Bring Healthy Organic Food To Everyone: For Free
(Andrew Martin) Food forests or Forest gardening have been around for a long time with many of the native cultures practicing this form of sustainable agriculture. It is a form of low-maintenance plant-based food production which replicates natural ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, running vines and perennial vegetables. Beneficial plants and companion planting is a big part of the food forest system.
Studies Show How Alternative Birthing Positions Can Reduce Pain & Make Orgasm Possible
(Joe Martino) When the topic of child birth comes up we might first think of new life and a beautiful miracle, but after that we might think of the agonizing pain that is experienced by most mothers who give birth to a child. Could it be possible that the body was meant to experience birth in a different way? First let’s understand a bit more about a “modern birth.”
Establishing the Link Between Soil Health and Animal Growth: Healthier Soils Make for Healthier Animals
(Michelle Simmons) A study published in the journal Animal found that healthier soils lead to healthier animals. In the study, a team of researchers at Rothamsted Research looked at how efficiently nutrients are used on a livestock farm, on a field-by-field basis for the first time. The research team also linked soil health to animal growth.
Signs of A Clogged Lymphatic System – 10 Ways To Cleanse It
(Amanda Mary (Mary)) A major part of being healthy is to ensure that any toxins that enter our system are effectively identified by the body and escorted out in a harmless fashion.