Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation – Foundations for Wellness
No longer do the Eastern practices of yoga, tai chi and meditation remain esoteric mysteries to us Westerners.
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Avoid 100 Dangerous Food Additives Causing ADHD, Asthma and Cancer
Marco Torres, Prevent Disease Waking Times Food industry additives and colors are one major cause of ADHD, asthma and cancer creating a toxic environment for our children’s health. Even medicines for babies and young children frequently contain these additives banned from foods and drinks and targeted at children under three years of age. Artificial flavors and …
A Brief Introduction to Aquaponic Gardening
Jonathan Parker, Guest Waking Times Aquaponics is an amazing permaculture method that may have been practiced as far back in history as the Aztec civilization. There are records of the Aztec people raising fish alongside of crops that were alien to the growing environment, using the nitrite and ammonia rich water as a fertilizer base …
New Study Links GMO Food To Leukemia
Sayer Ji, Green Med Info Waking Times A new study, yet to receive any media attention, reveals the “leukemogenic” properties of the Bt toxin biopesticides engineered into the vast majority of GMO food crops already within the US food supply. Last September, the causal link between cancer and genetically modified food was confirmed in a …
12 Health Tips Acupuncturists Wish Everyone Would Remember
Sara Calabro, AcuTake Waking Times Acupuncturists do more than just poke people with needles. They use non-needling techniques, such as moxibustion and cupping, and some prescribe herbs. They also offer advice—acupuncture-inspired tips that can help you feel healthier and happier. Some people heed this advice and others ignore it, often to the chagrin of acupuncturists. There are …
Got Hemp Milk? The Benefits of Hemp Milk
Joe Martino, Guest Waking Times Hemp milk is an incredibly nutritious and tasty alternative to cows milk as it supplies the body with essential nutrients without the harm that dairy causes to the body. For some, it is an ethical choice to not drink animals milk, for others it is an intolerance. Others choose to avoid it …
What Your Body Tells You About Your Emotional State
Christina Sarich – While we can’t nor should stuff our emotions down, including negative ones, we can learn to control them and shift our attention to positive feelings as often as possible to dramatically change our bodies – right down to our DNA.
Red Tea – The Best Antioxidant Drink
Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, Guest Waking Times Green tea has had a great deal of PR in the last few years and even regular black tea has some strong evidence for a positive effects on health. But Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) or Red tea has the best evidence of all–no caffeine, no calories, significant antioxidants, vitamin …
Most Popular Brands of Lipstick and Lip Gloss Contain High Levels of Toxic Metals
Karen Foster, Prevent Disease Waking Times Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health tested 32 different lipsticks and lip glosses commonly found in drugstores and department stores. They detected lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other metals, some of which were found at levels that could raise potential health concerns. Their …
Ultrasound – One of The Worst Things You Can Do To a Developing Fetus
Erin Schumacher, Guest Waking Times If you had to guess – what would you say is one of the worst things you could do to a developing fetus? Smoking cigarettes? Drinking alcohol? Heavy lifting? Falling down a flight of stairs? Sure – these are all dangerous things to do while pregnant, but another thing that …
Splenda (Sucralose) Found To Have Diabetes-Promoting Effects
Sayer Ji, Green Med Info Waking Times Promoted for decades as a “safe” sugar alternative, presumably to prevent or reduce symptoms of diabetes, Splenda (sucralose) has been found to have diabetes-promoting effects in human subjects. The artificial sweetener sucralose, which is approximately 600 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), and marketed under a variety of …
The Dangers of Fluoride-Based Antibiotics, Plus Natural Solutions
Paul Fassa, Natural Society Waking Times My wife has recently recovered (slowly) from an unusual infection of her right lung, for which she had to be hospitalized with enforced IV antibiotics and even more after her release. We looked into antibiotic dangers and after effects because she was experiencing mild neuropathy symptoms, insomnia and unusual …
Oilpulling: A Healing Therapy For Dozens of Diseases
Karen Forster, Prevent Disease Waking Times Oilpulling is an age old Ayurveda process which works on the root cause of symptoms and helps the body in its healing process, hence takes significant amount of time in giving you the desired results. The cost is the price of a daily spoonful of coconut oil–cheaper than even a vitamin …
9 Things They Don’t Want You to Know About Sunscreen
Waking Times Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. EWG’s review of the latest research unearthed troubling facts that might tempt you to give up on sunscreens altogether. That’s not the right answer. Despite the unknowns about sunscreens’ efficacy, …
The More Vaccines An Infant Receives In Its First Year, The Higher The Mortality Rate
Dave Mihalovic, Prevent Disease Waking Times How many babies have to die for Doctors to get it? Synergistic toxicity is a well-known phenomenon where the combination of toxic substances can be greater than the sum of its parts. Therefore, mixing two non-lethal levels of chemicals inside a vaccine can lead to an extremely toxic mixture. …
Debunking Cholesterol Myths
Raluca Schachter, Guest Writer Waking Times When a big, fat lie built around such a sensitive and health threatening issue becomes way too widespread, that even the authors start to believe it, it is really hard to turn the tide without major consequences. We live in a time where we have GMO producers who won’t …
Still Believe Nature Got It Wrong? Top 10 Health Benefits of Marijuana
Marco Torres, Prevent Disease Waking Times There is no plant on Earth more condemned than marijuana. We’re talking about a living organism which governments have taken upon themselves to designate as an illegal substance. Despite no existing evidence of anyone ever dying of a marijuana overdose, possession of this plant is still illegal in many …
Chocolate Gives Statins A $29 Billion Run For Their Money
Sayer Ji, Green Med Info Waking Times With the blockbuster cholesterol-lowering class of drugs known as statins being widely promoted for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, despite their having over 300 documented adverse health effects (including heart failure!), how does chocolate sound as a viable, heart-friendly alternative? We already connect amorously with chocolate (to the tune …
Kale: A Green Nutritional Powerhouse Everyone Should Eat
Elizabeth Renter, Natural Society Waking Times A delectable green nutritional powerhouse, kale is one of many superfoods that is a must-have in any kitchen. Like other superfoods like blueberries and green tea, kale provides a wealth of nutritional benefits from cancer prevention to anti-inflammation. But what else can kale do for you? Some of Kale’s …
Your Blood Type Determines Your Personality
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