Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain

Fruits are really meant to be eaten, not drunk. That’s the conclusion of a recently released study that found out drinking 100 percent fruit juice contributed to weight gain instead of weight loss. The Seattle-based researchers recommended people eat whole fruits if they want to really shed some pounds, reported a Newswise article. “American adults gain an average … Continue reading Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain

6 Tasty and simple ways to add more plant-based protein to your diet

Getting your recommended daily dose of protein is easier than you think. You need not chow down on a big hunk of steak when there are greener options out there. From edamame to potatoes, there’s a wide variety of nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits that can help you meet your nutritional goals. Here are six easy … Continue reading 6 Tasty and simple ways to add more plant-based protein to your diet

Marijuana – The cannabis controversy continues

The cannabis controversy continues. Though nine states have legalized cannabis for recreational use (i.e. for getting high), and 29 have legalized it for medical purposes, in Washington, Attorney General Jeff Sessions sees it as a sinister threat. Sessions put this bluntly when he was a senator, saying, “Good people don’t smoke marijuana.” Sessions would rather … Continue reading Marijuana – The cannabis controversy continues

Purple mangosteen found to be a powerful remedy for malaria

Purple mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) is not just a sweet-and-sour snack. The rind of this fruit contains numerous phytochemicals that can suppress the growth of the parasites responsible for malaria. What’s more, these natural compounds can be taken alongside standard antimalarial treatments to improve the latter’s effect on drug-resistant protozoans. One out of every two people in the … Continue reading Purple mangosteen found to be a powerful remedy for malaria

Could Broccoli Epigenetically Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

We’ve often heard that certain foods might have the power to reduce our risk of disease. There’s Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a major polyphenol found in green tea, that may help prevent tumor growth, or DHA, one of the major omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and nuts, that could protect neurons and perhaps lower the chances … Continue reading Could Broccoli Epigenetically Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

Cannabis Cures Cancer

There should be no more confusion about whether or not marijuana is effective for cancer patients. Medical marijuana is chemotherapy, natural style, for all cancer patients. The two forms of hemp oil, one with THC and CBD and the other CBD alone (which is pretty much legal everywhere) provide the body with chemo therapeutics without the danger and … Continue reading Cannabis Cures Cancer

Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow

Should SHTF, you may experience a much greater risk for physical injuries. This could be complicated by the possible lack of operational medical treatment facilities or medical supplies. You may, therefore, need to depend on nature’s boons to keep yourself safe from harm. Among the herbs you need for your emergency first aid kit, yarrow … Continue reading Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow

The Powerful Health Benefits of Iodine

Source: The Powerful Health Benefits of Iodine by Dr. Edward Group Did you know that over 90% of people and pets in the U.S. are mineral deficient? And most of those people are deficient in iodine? In this video, we check in with Dr. Edward Group to discuss the health benefits of iodine.In this Dr. Group … Continue reading The Powerful Health Benefits of Iodine

How Iodine Deficiency Contributes to Cancer – Dr. David Brownstein, MD

In this video, cancer researcher Ty Bollinger speaks with Dr. David Brownstein, MD, best-selling author, lecturer, and researcher. Dr. Brownstein shares about our cells need for iodine and how iodine-deficiency contributes to cancer - especially thyroid cancer, cancer of the ovaries, uterine cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer. (deleted by youtube) The full … Continue reading How Iodine Deficiency Contributes to Cancer – Dr. David Brownstein, MD

Iodine Supplements and Dosages

Iodine is necessary for the proper function of many of the body’s tissues including the breasts, pancreas, brain, stomach, adrenal glands, skin, salivary glands, and cerebral spinal fluid. Iodine deficiency can lead to a dysfunction of these tissues and cause symptoms such as dry mouth, dry skin, reduced alertness, brain fog, fibromyalgia, fibrocystic breasts, and many … Continue reading Iodine Supplements and Dosages