https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/22/study-guns-owners-violence/90858752/ Despite steep declines in violent crimes, an estimated 70 million firearms were added to American arsenals the past two decades, according to a new landmark study on gun ownership. Overall, Americans own an estimated 265 million guns – more than one gun for every American adult, according to the study by researchers at … Continue reading DO 3% OF AMERICANS OWN 50% OF THE GUNS?
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DOW’S TOXINS GET GREEN LIGHT
Dow’s toxic Enlist Duo pesticide just got the green light in 34 states. Scott Pruitt and the Environmental Protection Agency are putting corporate interests ahead of people’s health and the health of our planet. Now, we’re taking them to court. Dow AgroScience’s Enlist Duo is a highly toxic pesticide with extremely adverse effects on … Continue reading DOW’S TOXINS GET GREEN LIGHT
MONSANTO’S ROUNDUP INGREDIENT FOUND IN FOODS WE EAT EVERY DAY
Glyphosate, the ingredient in Monsanto's ROUNDUP weed killer, is a known carcinogen is now in organic foods, honey and things we eat daily. Human health begins at really low levels of exposure – at only 0.1 ppb of glyphosate. Here is why we all should be concerned about eating glyphosate. Independent research links glyphosate to cancer (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and it … Continue reading MONSANTO’S ROUNDUP INGREDIENT FOUND IN FOODS WE EAT EVERY DAY
SHIGELLOSIS
http://nbc4i.com/2016/07/28/infectious-disease-cases-may-be-linked-to-ohio-state-park/ Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella (shih-GEHL-uh). Most who are infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps starting a day or two after they are exposed to the bacteria. Shigellosis usually resolves in 5 to 7 days. Feb 10, 2016 Six confirmed cases of shigellosis … Continue reading SHIGELLOSIS
CELL PHONES AND CANCER
Making Sense of the New Reports on Cell Phones and Cancer CURT DELLAVALLE holds a Ph.D. in environmental health from Yale University and a B.S. in biology from the University of Connecticut. You may have read the headlines about a new study linking cellphone radiation to cancer. What does this mean for your health? Researchers at the National … Continue reading CELL PHONES AND CANCER
The 10 Best Herbs for Kidney Cleansing
http://wakeup-world.com/2015/02/02/the-10-best-herbs-for-kidney-cleansing/ By Dr. Edward F. Group Guest Writer for Wake Up World Bean-shaped and located along the posterior side of the abdomen, the kidneys have the heavy responsibility of removing waste and toxins from the bloodstream. These vital organs work with other organs to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell production, and synthesize vitamin D. A … Continue reading The 10 Best Herbs for Kidney Cleansing
BLOOD TEST FOR BREAST CANCER
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11542425/Simple-blood-test-for-breast-cancer-could-be-more-accurate-than-mammograms.html Simple blood test for breast cancer could be more accurate than mammograms A new type of blood test could predict breast cancer up to five years before it develops, Danish scientists say for complete article press above link
To joe, or not to joe? The science surrounding coffee.
As I finish what will be my last sip of coffee for the day I feel nearly superhuman. I’m happier, my productivity is at a Ryan Seacrest like levels (apparently the man is quite productive) and heck, if the New York City marathon were held today I’m pretty confident that I would win, easily. Yes, coffee truly is the nectar of the Gods. But – very big but(t) – is it actually good for me? Or is my three a day routine a recipe for an early death? Science, take it away:
The Good:
Exercise and fat burning:
Drinking coffee one hour before endurance exercise improves times by approximately 5% and this leads to the preferential burning of fat as an exercise fuel (1). It’s uncertain though whether coffee actually aids in fat-loss. Looking good so far, coffee.
Blood pressure, cholesterol and cardiovascular health:
Anti-coffee people, AKA tea drinkers…
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7 Ways to Better Listen to Your Intuition
http://themindunleashed.org/2014/04/7-ways-better-listen-intuition.html Elizabeth Renter, naturalsociety.com | Have you ever been in a situation where your “gut feeling” told you one thing, but your rational mind said another? If you went with your brain rather than your intuition, there’s a good chance you ended up regretting your decision. Your intuition is the subconscious leader that many people fail to give proper respect … Continue reading 7 Ways to Better Listen to Your Intuition
The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/05/opinion/sunday/the-myth-of-big-bad-gluten.html?WT.mc_id=2015-KWP-AUD_DEV&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=AUDDEVREMARK&kwp_0=22749&kwp_4=152732&kwp_1=162936&_r=0 AS many as one in three Americans tries to avoid gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Gluten-free menus, gluten-free labels and gluten-free guests at summer dinners have proliferated. Some of the anti-glutenists argue that we haven’t eaten wheat for long enough to adapt to it as a species. Agriculture began just … Continue reading The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten
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