Black Seed Oil: Natural Protection In A Toxic World?

Black seed oil is extracted from the rectangular shaped seeds of the nigella sativa plant. These seeds are also commonly known as black cumin. Centuries ago the seeds were popular with the Ancient Egyptians for being a cure-all for a variety of health conditions such as headaches, toothaches and even as a dietary supplement. These … Continue reading Black Seed Oil: Natural Protection In A Toxic World?

Sulforaphane from broccoli and cruciferous vegetables selectively destroys cancer cells

Research details published in the Molecular Nutrition & Food Research journal explains the potent mechanism exhibited by cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower to ameliorate developing cancer cells. The active photochemical known as sulforaphane targets prostate and other hormone dependent cancer lines and leaves normal healthy cells unaffected. Cruciferous vegetables have long been associated with a … Continue reading Sulforaphane from broccoli and cruciferous vegetables selectively destroys cancer cells

Treat your Crohn’s naturally with vitamin D: Research

Increased blood levels of vitamin D may help both prevent and treat Crohn's disease, an incurable, often debilitating gastrointestinal disorder, research has shown. Crohn's disease is a form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which afflicts between 10 and 20 percent of the U.S. population at some point in their lives. There is no known cause … Continue reading Treat your Crohn’s naturally with vitamin D: Research

10 ways to prep when you’re completely broke

If you feel like prepping is a waste of money or if you think you don’t have the money to plan for future events, think again. Even if you’re broke, thrifty prepping techniques can help you make connections, earn more money, and have just the right item on hand in an emergency. Here’s 10 tips for prepping … Continue reading 10 ways to prep when you’re completely broke

Medical BOMBSHELL: Chemotherapy found to spread cancer

New research conducted at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has found that chemotherapy spreads cancer throughout the body, causing a sharp increase in cancer cells circulating throughout the body (including the lungs). Led by Dr. George Karagiannis, the research focused on chemotherapy treatment of breast cancer, but further studies plan to see how chemotherapy might also spread … Continue reading Medical BOMBSHELL: Chemotherapy found to spread cancer

Vitamin B6 deficit promotes inflammation, heart disease and cognitive decline

As cardiovascular disease continues to take the lives of millions of unsuspecting individuals worldwide, a continual stream of scientific evidence is emerging to show that many who suffer from this illness could be spared by relatively simple dietary and lifestyle interventions. Prior studies have shown that low vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP)) status are the root … Continue reading Vitamin B6 deficit promotes inflammation, heart disease and cognitive decline

Spirulina: Immune boosting, mood enhancing, protein-rich wonder food

Blue green algae, commonly known as spirulina is a group of organisms found in the ocean and sometimes in fresh water lakes. They are among the most nutritious plant-like organisms known to humans, so if malnutrition is anywhere on the radar, then think "spirulina" because the concentration of micronutrients in this power packed "magic food" … Continue reading Spirulina: Immune boosting, mood enhancing, protein-rich wonder food

Acupuncture significantly reduces pain following C-section: Research

Acupuncture significantly reduces both pain and painkiller use following surgeries including Cesarean sections, research has shown. In one study, published in the Chinese Medical Journal in 2009, researchers from Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan assigned 60 women who had undergone C-sections either to a control group or to a group that received pain treatment via acupuncture or electro-acupuncture. They … Continue reading Acupuncture significantly reduces pain following C-section: Research

Here’s why you should NEVER reuse your plastic water bottles

Would you lick a toilet seat? Hey, don’t worry, you can just drink out of your used plastic bottle instead. Researchers have suggested that refilling plastic bottles and drinking from them causes more harm than good, with the item essentially becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. The study was conducted by Treadmill Reviews and analyzed … Continue reading Here’s why you should NEVER reuse your plastic water bottles

Science SHOCK: Chlorine in swimming pools transforms sunscreen into cancer-causing toxic chemical right on your skin

If you think you’re doing something good by slathering sunscreen on yourself and your kids before hitting the pool, you might want to think again. A new study places sunscreen firmly on the list of products that can do more harm than good as Russian scientists discover the destructive effects of chlorine in swimming pools … Continue reading Science SHOCK: Chlorine in swimming pools transforms sunscreen into cancer-causing toxic chemical right on your skin