Heart attack survivors are typically at greater risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or another heart attack. In a recent study published in the American Heart Journal, researchers suggest that taking high-dose multivitamins may be beneficial for heart attack survivors, provided that they’re not on statins, a type of drug used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart attack. … Continue reading Heart attack survivors may benefit more from taking high-dose multivitamins than statins, suggests study
Cannabidiol (CBD) found to alleviate seizures in those with neurodevelopmental conditions: Study
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the 113 organic compounds in the Cannabis sativa plant, commonly known as hemp. Previous studies on CBD have focused on its medicinal uses for pain relief, epileptic seizures, insomnia and Parkinson’s disease. But a recent study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) found that CBD could also benefit children and adults suffering from Angelman syndrome … Continue reading Cannabidiol (CBD) found to alleviate seizures in those with neurodevelopmental conditions: Study
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher COVID-19 risk and severe outcomes, reveals study
It is a well-known fact that vitamin D performs several important functions, from boosting immune health to regulating blood pressure. Over the past decade, multiple studies have also provided evidence that taking vitamin D could reduce the odds of developing infections like the common cold and the flu. Given these precedents and the ongoing pandemic, scientists are now eager … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher COVID-19 risk and severe outcomes, reveals study
Amendment quietly added to PREP Act allowing pharmacists to vaccinate children
Unless either President Donald Trump or Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar revoke it, a new amendment to the so-called PREP Act, or Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, will allow for pharmacists to start vaccinating children as young as three. Added on Aug. 24, this latest change – the third so far … Continue reading Amendment quietly added to PREP Act allowing pharmacists to vaccinate children
Medicinal plants: 15 Must-have herbs in your survival garden
When SHTF, medicinal plants and herbs on hand become indispensable. But instead of foraging for them in the wild when disaster strikes, it’s better to grow them in an outdoor or indoor garden for a more sufficient and stable source of herbal remedies. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Potent medicinal herbs to have in your survival garden Here … Continue reading Medicinal plants: 15 Must-have herbs in your survival garden
Diabetes prevention: Following a 16-week vegan diet boosts gut microbes linked to body weight and blood sugar management
Scientists have known for a while now that eating more plants and cutting back on meat can ward off diabetes or help in the management of the disease. But recent research offers new information on the possible mechanisms behind such a diet’s beneficial effects on diabetes: the proliferation of gut bacteria. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the … Continue reading Diabetes prevention: Following a 16-week vegan diet boosts gut microbes linked to body weight and blood sugar management
A dangerous brew: Plastic teabags release BILLIONS of microplastics particles into your drink
Teabags made from plastic – rather than the usual paper – are fast becoming common around the globe. But tea drinkers ought to steer clear of these plastic teabags after recent tests found that a single bag could shed billions of microplastics into each cup. In a major breakthrough, scientists from Canada’s McGill University at Montreal found that just one plastic teabag … Continue reading A dangerous brew: Plastic teabags release BILLIONS of microplastics particles into your drink
People deficient in vitamin D have a higher risk of COVID-19, reports new study
A person’s vitamin D status may determine his susceptibility to COVID-19, the disease caused by the Wuhan coronavirus. In a new study published September 4, researchers at the University of Chicago found that, compared to people with normal vitamin D levels, those who were deficient in the vitamin have a greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19. In line … Continue reading People deficient in vitamin D have a higher risk of COVID-19, reports new study
Worried residents are fighting against 5G rollouts
The 5G rollout in the town of Totnes, England, was brought to a halt after campaigners asked the government to take action in light of health concerns related to the technology. After more than 1,600 residents signed a petition, Totnes councilors agreed that no new towers will go up until there is more evidence of their safety. 5G, which … Continue reading Worried residents are fighting against 5G rollouts
Fauci now blaming “nature” for the coronavirus pandemic; neglects to mention his own NIH funding of “gain-of-function” research in Wuhan
The true culprit behind the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) plandemic is not communist China or general poor health among industrialized populations. According to Anthony Fauci, “extreme backlashes from nature,” of course due to human existence, are to blame. A paper he co-authored that was published in the journal Cell contends that the only way to beat the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) … Continue reading Fauci now blaming “nature” for the coronavirus pandemic; neglects to mention his own NIH funding of “gain-of-function” research in Wuhan
