If you want your children to have smarter brains, sharper memories, and longer attention spans, raise them in a home with lots of greenery and plenty of physical activity. That’s because two Spanish studies discovered that nature and exercise exert strong influences upon brain development and mental health, reported a Waking Times article. The Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) collaborated with Hospital del Mar … Continue reading Research on brain development shows influence of nature, green spaces and physical activity on children’s brains
Mental health issues are often the result of a nutritional deficiency; treating them with prescription drugs can further compromise your well-being
Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health issue? With one out of every four Americans expected to experience a mental health condition during their lifetime, there is a good chance your life will be touched by mental illness. Why are so many people experiencing serious mental problems these days? According to Professor … Continue reading Mental health issues are often the result of a nutritional deficiency; treating them with prescription drugs can further compromise your well-being
Tamiflu is not safe OR effective
Everyone who is deeply concerned about protecting children’s’ mental health should be banging on the doors of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protest a commonly prescribed drug that routinely causes neuropsychiatric events in children. Since 2009, the FDA has on file 550 cases of hallucinations from a drug called Tamiflu (oseltamivir), which is … Continue reading Tamiflu is not safe OR effective
The Health Risks of Titanium
Source: The Health Risks of Titanium by Dr. Edward Group Titanium is the ninth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. This abundance and its status as a corrosion resistant, strong metal have landed it many industrial applications where its best features can be fully taken advantage of. Some uses include airplane motors, jewelry, and heat … Continue reading The Health Risks of Titanium
Can’t Sleep? Discover Causes & Natural Solutions
Source: Can’t Sleep? Discover Causes & Natural Solutions by Dr. Edward Group The United States is a sleep-deprived nation. It shows in our health as well as the way in which we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sleep deprivation is a serious public health issue, and one in three adults don’t … Continue reading Can’t Sleep? Discover Causes & Natural Solutions
The miserable generation: Smartphones make children unhappy, screen time should be limited to 2 hours per day, study finds
According to a recent study, teenagers who spend too much time on their smartphones are unhappier. Scientists from San Diego State University (SDSU) advised teenagers to spend less than two hours daily on digital media so they can “boost their happiness and self-esteem.” This means minimizing time spent playing computer games, on social media, texting, or video chatting. … Continue reading The miserable generation: Smartphones make children unhappy, screen time should be limited to 2 hours per day, study finds
Research shows hemin, lithium can mitigate cadmium-induced testicular damage
An environmental toxicant and endocrine disruptor in humans, the heavy metal cadmium is said to be among the leading causes of declining fertility in men, as it tends to reduce sperm counts and inhibit healthy reproductive function. But two major studies published in prominent journals reveal that cadmium-induced testicular damage can be mitigated through the … Continue reading Research shows hemin, lithium can mitigate cadmium-induced testicular damage
Study: Optimistic People Have Healthier Hearts
While an apple a day has been said to keep the doctor away, a new study has found that positive thoughts may also work just as well. According to experts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, those with healthier hearts are also the same folks who don’t surround themselves with negativity. In what’s thought … Continue reading Study: Optimistic People Have Healthier Hearts
Probiotics fight depression: Healthy gut bacteria found to reduce symptoms
Taking probiotics to improve intestinal health may come with a bonus, as a new animal study revealed that the beneficial gut bacteria may also reduce depressive tendencies. A team of researchers at the Aarhus University in Denmark examined the effects of lactic acid bacteria in rat models as part of the study. The rats were divided into … Continue reading Probiotics fight depression: Healthy gut bacteria found to reduce symptoms
Does ADHD Exist?
Source: Does ADHD Exist? by Dr. Edward Group Did you catch my entry about 6 toxic causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? In it, I mentioned that I’d look at the other side of the argument. Is this a true neurological disorder that needs life-long medical treatment, or is the ADHD diagnosis simply an overgeneralization of … Continue reading Does ADHD Exist?
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