(Lisa Egan) I admit it: I’m a little bit addicted to the stuff.
Health
Blue Light is Making Us Blind, Say Researchers
(Heather Callaghan) Our addiction to screens isn’t just hurting our social lives or nature – it’s making us physically blind.
Using Mudras To De-Stress And Awaken the Body
(Abby Cahoone) Stress, that big bad feeling we all endure from time to time. Whether it’s work, relationships, or the inner monologue you can’t seem to quiet down, odds are we all need to relax from time to time. Mudras are a helpful tool to help mindfully calm down and combat that anxiety that you may be working through by re-opening different energetic portals within the body.
Is Your Popcorn Laced With Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals?
(Kathryn Alcantar & Jose Bravo) No one should be exposed to toxic chemicals in their food, particularly children. But that’s exactly what the Center for Environmental Health found in tests of microwave popcorn bags sold in discount retailers. Communities of color and millions of poor Americans frequent these stores.
Know the Difference Between a Headache and a Brain Aneurysm… It Could save Your Life
(Frances Bloomfield) In an article in People.com, Dr. Howard A. Riina, Professor of Neurology at NYU Langone Medical Center said that a brain aneurysm feels like the“worst headache of someone’s life”. Even those with a history of migraines or headaches have described the sensation as feeling like a lightning strike. “It’s this severe, severe headache that’s out of the ordinary. People who have migraines that are quite severe say that a headache [associated with an aneurysm] was worse than any they’ve ever had,” Dr. Riina added.
Activated Charcoal: 15 Benefits and Uses for Health and Wellness
(Dr. Edward F. Group) Activated charcoal is a hot topic in health and wellness these days, gaining recognition as a powerhouse agent for detoxification with a wide range of potential uses. We see activated charcoal in everything from facial masks and teeth whiteners to digestive remedies and even an exotic new food trend that uses its charcoal hue for an element of surprise (think jet-black ice cream).
New Source of Non-Cannabis, Non-Hemp Derived CBD Discovered
(Alex Pietrowski) The explosion of interest in the medical benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) have followed the greater acceptance of cannabis and hemp. While the CBD industry grows at record pace, a vast amount of research is being conducted to identify the explicit health benefits of CBD.
The Violence-Inducing Effects of Psychiatric Medication
(Kelly Brogan, M.D.) Psychiatric medications have some dangerous, often-overlooked side effects, which could include suicide and homicide.
Wheat Contains Not One But 23K Potentially Harmful Proteins
(Sayer Ji) Despite popular misconceptions gluten is only the tip of a very large iceberg. There are actually 23,788 distinct proteins that have been identified in wheat, any one of which could incite a negative immune reaction in the body.
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Have Sweet Drinks on an Empty Stomach
(Ralph Flores) Consuming high amounts of sugary drinks – as well as doing it on an empty stomach – could be linked to problems not only in the liver but also in the gut microbiota, according to a study reported in the journal Cell Metabolism. The researchers, led by Princeton University scientists, revealed that food and drink containing high levels of sugar – in particular, fructose – are mainly processed in the small intestine, with the rest spilling over into the liver and the colon when the small intestine becomes overworked.
Children May Be Eating Cereal Laced With Monsanto’s Toxic Weed Killer
(Caroline Cox) Quaker Oats “Life” and “Squares” cereals. Gerber and Beechnut baby oatmeal. Cheerios. Store brand “O” cereals from Target, Safeway, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Kroger. All those products were contaminated with glyphosate (often sold as Roundup) in recent independent testing conducted by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH).
Scientists Confirm: Genius Brain Function Can Be Spontaneously Unleashed in Humans Without Any Apparent Cause
(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.
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.