(John Anderer) How does the old saying go? “100 million bacteria a day will keep the doctor away?” Sounds about right. A new study reveals that a typical 240g apple contains around 100 million bacteria, mostly in the seeds and skin. While that may sound a bit off-putting at first, researchers say that when it comes to gut health, the more bacteria the better.
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Great at Any Age: Medical Marijuana Helps Elderly People with Parkinson’s, MS and Sleep Problems
(Vicki Batts) Cannabis has a host of benefits and medicinal uses, and has been used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments for centuries. Now, scientific research has underscored just how useful medical marijuana can be — specifically for those in their golden years. Studies show that most people who use medical marijuana are between 50 and 70 years old, and now scientists have confirmed that cannabis can be used to help treat a variety of degenerative diseases, sleep problems, and other issues people combat as they age.
Report Finds The Average Person Swallows The Plastic Equivalent Of A Credit Card Every Week
(Mayukh Saha) We consume plastic every day. And that quantity is growing as each day we let our planet get inundated in a plastic tide. The thick bed of plastic floating on the sea; the beasts and birds choking to death on plastic; it all used to be a part of the dining table conversation. And then suddenly we find that it is a part of our diet. We are surrounded by plastic and almost all of the food that the modern man consumes is either packed in plastic or has plastic mixed in it, in some form of the other.
Fear — Fight or Flight: Why Stress Makes You Crave Carbs
(Isabelle Z.) When you’ve had a bad day, how often do you reward yourself with something chocolatey or a big bag of chips? It might sound like a rom-com cliché, but the urge for carbs can be quite strong when we’re under stress – and there’s a perfectly good scientific explanation for these cravings.
Panic Attacks And Anxiety Episodes Linked To Vitamin Deficiencies In Groundbreaking Study
(Elizabeth DeVille) With approximately 40 million adults across the United States experiencing anxiety each year, scientists and researchers have dedicated their careers to trying to better understand this condition. Despite this work, we are still somewhat unclear on what actually causes this condition to occur.
Research Reveals How Sugar CAUSES Cancer
(Sayer Ji) Hospitals feed cancer patients sugar and high carbohydrate diets for a simple reason: they are abysmally ignorant of the role of nutrition in health and disease — hence their burgeoning growth, packed rooms, and ‘return customers.’
An 81-year-old Man Used CBD Oil – His Tumor Shrunk by as Much as 50 Percent
(Edsel Cook) After learning that he had lung cancer, a senior citizen rejected conventional cancer therapies. Instead, the 81-year-old patient took cannabidiol (CBD) oil for three months. The herbal medicine successfully shrunk the tumorous growth in his left lung.
Sprouting 101: What It Is, and How It’s Great for Brain Health
(Zoey Sky) Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a balanced diet. But did you know that you can boost your brain health by consuming sprouts and microgreens?
“Are They Dreaming?” Recent Footage Shows an Octopus Changing Color While It Sleeps
(Edsel Cook) Do octopuses experience dreams? A viral video of an octopus changing its color during its slumber brought up interesting questions about the neural activity in its many “brains” during sleep periods.
Texas Power Company Admits to Regularly Overcharging Customers Because of “Smart” Technology Data Collection Errors
(B.N. Frank) Original utility analog meters lasted on average 40 years. Not “Smart” Meters and their grids. They have SO many issues associated with them including data collection errors. This often lead to customers paying higher bills. Another example of this was recently reported in Texas.
Keeping Livestock In The Yard May Help Your Baby’s Immune System
(Natural Blaze) Getting up close – and a little dirty – with farm animals just might help us fend off illness, say researchers who’ve further demonstrated the benefits of early exposure to a wide variety of environmental bacteria.
How to Detox the Lymphatic System
(Prepare for Change) If you are constantly sick or tired, your lymphatic system may have stopped working properly. Your lymphatic system, comprised of your lymph nodes, spleen, thymus and vessels that carry fluids that protect your body from disease, can become sluggish when you do not exercise, eat the wrong types of foods or endure a prolonged, serious illness. However, you can learn to detox your lymphatic system by adhering to a few simple, but highly beneficial, health-enhancing steps that benefit your lymphatic system and your overall health.
Petting Dogs or Cats For 10 Minutes Significantly Reduces Stress, New Study Finds
(Natural Blaze) College is stressful. Students have classes, papers, and exams. But they also often have work, bills to pay, and so many other pressures common in modern life.
6 Reasons You Want To Switch To A Mineral Sunscreen Now
(Alex Du Toit) How happy are you that the sun is out?! I don’t know about you but that was a long winter for me and my Southern California skin living the winters of Central Oregon. In the past few weeks, I have made it floating on the river, to the lakes and camping at the ocean. I love soaking up the sun! However, I know that with my family history of skin cancer, I need to make sure I am protecting myself from the dangers of UVA and UVB rays with a mineral sunscreen.
GMO Impossible Burger Tests 11x Higher for Glyphosate Residue than Beyond Meat Burger
(Zen Honeycutt) A Monsanto trial jury awarded the plaintiffs over $2 billion dollars, for the connection between the glyphosate-based herbicide, Roundup, and their cancer.














