(Edsel Cook) The chemicals you use to clean your home or office every day are extremely harmful for your health. Norwegian researchers warned that daily exposure to these household cleaning sprays is like smoking an entire pack of cigarettes each day, an article in the University of Bergen news page reported.
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Landmark Study Describes the Link Between Pesticide Levels in Expectant Mothers and Autism Risk in Their Infants
(Ethan Huff) Science has provided yet more clues as to why autism rates in children continue to skyrocket throughout the Western world.
World’s Most Popular Cereals Contain Ingredients That Are Registered with EPA as “Biopesticides”
(S.D. Wells) Biopesticides are particular types of pesticides, derived from the bacteria in plants and animals, that kill insects. Scientists in laboratories insert the genes of these bacterial pesticides into the DNA sequences of seedlings (i.e. Mycogen seeds) of our most popular crops, like corn, soy, and canola, and then claim they’re all totally safe for human consumption, even though they dissolve the digestive tracts and destroy the reproductive capabilities of worms, beetles, frogs, bees, birds, and just about anything else that eats them.
Why Laughing Is Healthy: Laughter Is the Best Medicine When It Comes to Heart Health
(Mary Miller) Laughter doesn’t cost a single cent. It comes freely and helps a person deal with life’s absurdities. Sometimes, a good joke is all you need to perk right up after a downward slump, but laughter can do a lot more than just make you feel good. It turns out that regularly tickling your metaphorical funny bone with a good joke is one of the easiest ways to maintain a healthy heart.
Compromised Microbiome Found to Predict Blood Infections in Pediatric Cancer Patients
(Zoey Sky) Long, flexible tubes called central venous catheters, or central lines, are used to give cancer patients the blood, fluids, medicines, and nutrients that they need. However, in the U.S. these central lines are linked with at least 400,000 blood infections annually.
Why Spirulina Is the Best Nutritional Supplement for People with Parkinson’s
(Ralph Flores) Superfoods, by definition, are food items that are packed with compounds(such as fiber, antioxidants, or fatty acids) that are considered beneficial to human health. A lot of foods fit the bill, of course, but none quite as perfect as spirulina (Arthrospira platensis).
From Making You More Forgetful to Increasing Your Risk of Dementia, Here Are 12 Things That Chronic Stress Does to Your Brain
(Ellaine Castillo) Everyday, people encounter things that stress them out, whether it be school, work, or even other people. Because it is so common to experience stress, many people have come to accept it as a constant part of their lives and have stopped trying to alleviate it. However, this should not be the case since constantly being stressed can be very harmful to the brain.
The Best Essential Oils for Better Sleep
(Zoey Sky) As you grow older, you might have more trouble falling asleep, especially if you’re constantly stressed or anxious. If you’re tired of tossing and turning until you fall asleep, consider using soothing essential oils.
Laugh It Off: Even Simulated Laughter Improves Your Mood
(Zoey Sky) People say that a sense of humor makes life’s troubles easier to bear. However, according to the results of a study, implementing a one-of-a-kind simulated laughter program may also help boost the overall health of an individual who requires hemodialysis.
Sucralose Exposed — Artificial Sweetener Proven in Studies to Generate Cancerous Tumors and Fuel Obesity
(S.D. Wells) If you read the slogan on a package of Splenda, it tells you that its main ingredient, sucralose, is “made from sugar” and “tastes like sugar,” but make no mistake, it is concocted in a laboratory and does not grow in nature, as they would have us all believe.
Natural Supplements That Treat Sleep Disruptions and Menopause Symptoms
(Michelle Simmons) There are a lot of things that a person can do to improve sleep during menopause. Some examples include dietary changes, exercise, stress management, and mind-body therapies. However, natural supplements are also effective in treating these unpleasant symptoms. (h/t PsychologyToday.com)
Taking Multivitamins Can Reduce Your Risk of Death from Any Illness by up to 70%
(Isabelle Z.) Some people believe that taking multivitamins doesn’t benefit their health in any way, and when you see the price tag on some vitamins, you might be hoping they are right. However, studies show that taking a multivitamin can indeed make a big difference, especially if it accompanies a healthy, active lifestyle. In some cases, it can reduce a person’s risk of death by up to 70 percent.
How to Increase Your Serotonin Levels with Strategic Eating
(Ellaine Castillo) Your mood can either make or break your day, which is why it’s important that your body produces sufficient amounts of the “happy molecule” serotonin.
Say Goodbye to Hot Flashes! Cameroonian Propolis Helps Menopausal Women Stay Healthy
(RJ Jhonson) Menopause is a significant time in a woman’s life, but it doesn’t always come easy. Many of its symptoms bring discomfort and can be downright inconvenient. Take hot flashes, for instance. Thankfully, there are natural treatments that offer comfort while remaining safe for use even during menopause. One of these is Cameroonian propolis, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Here Are Proven Ways to Boost IQ in Adults
(Ellaine Castillo) Most parents will do everything to ensure that their child becomes intelligent, especially since it affords their child many opportunities later in life. One of the commonly used methods for measuring a person’s intelligence is through the intelligence quotient (IQ). Although IQ does not equate with overall intelligence, it is a good measure for a person’s […]