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Baltic Amber as an Alternative to Baby Products Containing These 3 Harmful Toxins

Christina Sarich, Staff Writer Waking Times From teething rings to mattress pads and even baby toys, you might be exposing your infant to all kinds of toxic chemicals that interfere with their development and overall health. Just a few of the hundreds of toxins in mass-manufactured baby items include: Organotin compounds: These chemicals used stabilize PVC. They are

‘Hidden Dangers’ of Mammograms Every Woman Should Know About

Sayer Ji, GreenMedInfo Waking Times Millions of women undergo them annually, but few are even remotely aware of just how many dangers they are exposing themselves to in the name of prevention, not the least of which are misdiagnosis, overdiagnosis and the promotion of breast cancer itself.  A new study published in the Annals of Family

More Infants Developing Cancer Due To Effects of Estrogens and Arsenic In Soy-Based Formulas

Dr. Marianna Pochelli, Prevent Disease Waking Times New research concludes that exposure to a combination of both arsenic and estrogen, at levels U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers “safe” for humans, can cause cancer at elevated levels. The higher levels of added organic brown rice syrup in soy-based formula may explain why some researchers found

Why Turmeric May Be the Diseased Liver’s Best Friend

Sayer Ji, Green Med Info Waking Times You know turmeric has health benefits, most notably reducing inflammation, but did you know it may also protect and heal the damaged and diseased liver? A new clinical trial published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is shedding light on turmeric’s remarkable liver protective and regenerative properties.[1] South

The Dangers of Low Quality Supplements And Why You Need To Know Your Source

Erin Schumacher, Guest Waking Times The natural health supplement industry is now worth billions and the primary reason it has flourished is due the quantity of people who have become discouraged with conventional health care. The caveat is that the industry has duped millions of consumers into purchasing ineffective nutriceuticals. It has attracted greed and

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The Remarkable Heart-Friendly Properties of Avocados

Sayer Ji, GreenMedInfo Waking Times There are still folks out there who believe that the ‘high fat’ content of avocados make them a liability for heart health. But the research on avocados simply doesn’t support this lipid-phobic view. Take for example a recent study that looked at what happened when avocado was added to a heart-stopping American favorite,

Children’s ADHD Prescriptions Increase Nine-fold, Ages Three and Up

Heather Callaghan, Guest Waking Times The UK, like the U.S., is concerned by a baffling increase in heavy prescription drugs like Ritalin and psychotropics apparently given to children diagnosed with ADHD* as young as three – although guidelines condemn its use for children under age six. Medical pundits called for a significant decrease and are

Is Apple Cider Vinegar That Powerful of a Health Tonic? Science Says Yes

John Summerly, Prevent Disease Waking Times One of the most traditional cures for almost anything is apple cider vinegar. Over the centuries, the ancient folk remedy is touted to relieve just about any ailment you can think of including diabetes, obesity and even cancer. Here’s what science has found. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) became well

Cinnamon’s Infection and Diabetes-Fighting Properties Revealed

Sayer Ji, Green Med Info Waking Times Cinnamon’s medicinal potential is as rich and complex as its flavor and aroma, with blood sugar balancing and infection fighting top on the list. Cinnamon is a familiar spice, but few are aware of just how diverse are its medicinal properties.  The US National Library of Medicine houses well over

6 Ways To Avoid Genetically Modified Foods

Natasha Longo, Prevent Disease Waking Times Unless you are geographically located in a dozen or so countries in the world who have declared GMO (genetically modified organism) bans, then you’re likely eating GMO. It’s almost impossible to avoid all GMO foods, however educating yourself can make a big difference in the percentage of foods you purchase

8 Nutrients Every Person Needs To Boost Health

Karen Foster, Prevent Disease Waking Times As people strive to improve their health and evolve their food choices to a more plant-based diet, it is easy to get lost along the way. When you transition to a healthier diet, it is important to educate yourself about the nutrients your body will need on a daily

The Growing Epidemic of Thyroid Disease and What To Do About It

Dr. Zoltan P. Rona, Prevent Disease Waking Times It is estimated that over 200 million people globally (about 35 million people in North America) suffer from at least one of the many forms of thyroid disease. In fact, thyroid problems are increasing so much in frequency that scientists are calling it an epidemic. The incidence of

Contaminated Water, Land Damage, and Earthquakes: The Legacy of Waste Injection Wells

Elizabeth Hand, De Smog Blog Waking Times Early scientific analysis predicted that the risks associated with hazardous waste injection wells would be negligible. Unfortunately, experience has indicated that disposing of hazardous waste deep underground has been linked to water contamination, destroyed ecosystems, toxic leaks and earthquakes. Now we are learning that there is a difference between scientific

Beware the Ice Cream Truck – The Toxic Ingredients in Soft Serve Ice Cream

Natasha Longo, Prevent Disease Waking Times The chimes of a friendly neighborhood ice cream truck on a warm summer’s day guarantee flocks of children will soon be gathering within its vicinity. No child wants to be excluded from the delicious frozen treats their friends are receiving do they? However, when you become informed of what

Curcumin Found To Outperform Pneumococcal Vaccines In Protecting Infants

Dave Mihalovic, Prevent Disease Waking Times Despite no evidence of its effectiveness to prevent disease, public health agencies and the medical community insist that infants and children between the ages of 2 and 12 months require up to four shots of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV). Now new research finds a substance in turmeric, curcumin,


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