Anna Hunt

Brain Tumor

Court Ruling Links Brain Tumor to Mobile Phone Use

Anna Hunt, Staff Writer Waking Times Many of us have heard about or seen the cell phone popcorn trick, where multiple cell phones are used to pop corn kernels. Is this just a fun party trick, or is there genuine cause for concern that our brains and bodies are also being “microwaved” each time we use

high-fructose corn syrup

Autism Linked to High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Anna Hunt, Staff Writer Waking Times A recent study published in the journal Clinical Epigenetics reveals that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is a highly-processed chemical sweetener used in many processed foods and beverages, has been identified as a major factor in the rise of autism in the United States. The rise of autism spectrum disorders in

3 Inspiring Examples of Urban Agriculture

Anna Hunt, Staff Writer Waking Times Until even as recently as the late 70’s and early 80’s, it was still common in many countries to own a lot in a community garden or grow in-season produce in your backyard. Now cities are once again becoming more “green” and urban gardens and farms are providing people with

Cancer: the Forbidden Cures

Anna Hunt, Staff Writer Waking Times Cancer is a growing worldwide epidemic, with staggering statistics: 20,000 people dying of cancer every day; 1 person out of 3 will be faced with cancer at one point in their life; and 1 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year. The standard treatment for cancer has been the

Vegetarians and Vegans

Nutritional Considerations for Vegetarians and Vegans

Many claim that vegetarian and vegan diets, if comprised of a variety of fresh (and, if possible, organic) fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains and nuts, will provide the body with all of the essential nutrients.

Avocado

An Avocado a Day…

Anna Hunt, Staff Writer Waking Times If you ask your friends if an avocado is a fruit or vegetable they may not know, but they’ll probably be able to tell you that avocados are high in fat. This fact about the mild-flavored green fruit (yes, avocados are fruits, or more specifically large berries) has given

Aloe Vera

The Miracle of Aloe Vera

Anna Hunt, Staff Writer Waking Times For those who are familiar with the Aloe Vera cactus you might find it surprising that the sticky, often bitter gel inside the leaves is remarkably beneficial to your health and can be a rather tasty raw food supplement. Aloe Vera, sometimes referred to as the miracle plant, has

media break

Taking a Media Break

You don’t have to be a Facebook addict to benefit from taking a media break. The trade-off can be quite rewarding and fun.


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