Readers of our site have no doubt heard for years that regular exercise leads to healthier minds and bodies, but new research indicates that physical exercise on a routine basis is just as effective as prescription medications in treating chronic, sometimes deadly, diseases - and without all of the associated drug toxicities. According to a … Continue reading Exercise found to treat chronic disease conditions better than drugs, with no toxicity
Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Medical marijuana users in Illinois report that their use of the substance to relieve pain has lessened or stopped their use of other prescription medications such as opioids, as reported by The Daily Mail. The small-scale study from DePaul University and Rush University suggests it could be a solution to the opioid crisis. The researchers studied 30 participants, … Continue reading Could medical marijuana be a solution to the opioid epidemic?
Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
That morning cup of java may be providing a lot more benefits than just giving you the energy to start your day. Numerous studies have shown that daily consumption of coffee can help you to live a longer, healthier life. You may have heard of some of coffee's many health benefits, but there may also … Continue reading Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
Epigenetic Study of Histone Modifications and DNA Damage Could Lead to New Cancer Treatments
DNA damage occurs frequently to cells as a result of normal cellular processes, but one of the worst genetic malfunctions that can occur is DNA double-strand breaks, or DSBs. This can lead to cancer and increased resistance to cancer therapy. New research from scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported their … Continue reading Epigenetic Study of Histone Modifications and DNA Damage Could Lead to New Cancer Treatments
The truth about commercial eggs EXPOSED in shocking video
A video by activist Erin Janus claims to be the first to expose "in full detail," all the things that the egg industry doesn't want you to know about how its products are produced. The video chronicles everything from the horrible physical and psychological abuse inflicted on egg-laying hens and "useless" male chicks, the … Continue reading The truth about commercial eggs EXPOSED in shocking video
Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Anti-Bacterial Soap Chemical
Score a victory for smart legislation! Late last week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill that would prevent manufacturers from using Triclosan in most consumer hygiene products. [1]A lot of people might be wondering… what is triclosan? Despite the fact that they’ve probably used it. In fact, it’s estimated that the chemical is used in … Continue reading Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Anti-Bacterial Soap Chemical
Reverse type 1 diabetes with a raw food diet
Is it possible to reverse type 1 diabetes (T1D, previously known as insulin-dependent diabetes or IDDM) simply by enjoying a raw food diet? According to Dr. Kirt Tyson, a naturopathic doctor who practices in Arizona, eating a diet that primarily consists of raw foods can dramatically reduce blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetics, perhaps … Continue reading Reverse type 1 diabetes with a raw food diet
Popcorn Flavor Ingredient May Cause Lung Disease in Consumers
The artificial butter flavoring widely suspected of causing a potentially fatal disease known as "popcorn lung" has produced symptoms similar to the disease in mice, according to a study conducted by researchers from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and published in the journal Toxicological Sciences. Diacetyl is a chemical … Continue reading Popcorn Flavor Ingredient May Cause Lung Disease in Consumers
Research: TV Food Advertisements Promote Unhealthy Diets
Source: Research: TV Food Advertisements Promote Unhealthy Diets by Dr. Edward Group Shocking new research published earlier this year in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reveals that consuming only the foods most heavily advertised on television makes for an unhealthy diet.[1] All jokes aside, the details that the research provides about just how unhealthy … Continue reading Research: TV Food Advertisements Promote Unhealthy Diets
Leaked emails expose Coca-Cola’s political strategy: a propaganda front against public health and soda taxes
A treasure trove of emails released by hactivist site DC Leaks reveals that corporate giant Coca-Cola has launched a worldwide campaign to stop the imposition of soda taxes that many believe could help curb consumption of sugary drinks that contribution to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Ninjas For Health is reporting via Medium that hacked internal company emails show … Continue reading Leaked emails expose Coca-Cola’s political strategy: a propaganda front against public health and soda taxes
