Hormonal birth control is taken by the masses, but not without serious risks that are often downplayed by doctors and big pharma. CNN reports that NuvaRing has had 44 million prescriptions filled in the US alone. If you are one of the tens of millions of women who may not know about the link between NuvaRing and pulmonary embolisms,…
Medieval Potion More Effective Than Conventional Antibiotic Treatment. Will this be the end to antibiotics?
Modern medicine could learn a lot from the the past if they took the time to learn from old age wisdom. The University of Nottingham is doing just that. Their recreation of a medieval medicine shows extreme promise and progress against modern-day superbug MRSA and is proving to be more effective than conventional antibiotic treatment. According modern day translation,…
Is Western Medicine Crazy? 6 Scenarios That Prove It Is
Do you consider personal philosophies about health aligning more with a natural approach, that of Western Medicine, or somewhere in-between? Regardless of where your alliance falls, I think you’ll find this post from Butter Nutrition pretty insightful. With so many doctors helping patients “chase symptoms” it really leaves you thinking if the root cause ever…
The 11 Best Natural Antibiotics and How to Use Them
Antibiotics have high costs and can do major damage. Repeated use is linked to food allergies, autoimmune disease, cancer, liver injury and immune system suppression among others. If you want to do everything you can naturally first before resorting to antibiotics, you’ll enjoy this informative post on natural alternatives from Sarah of The Healthy Home Economist:…
4 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight (#1 seriously messes everyone up)!
Losing weight is something everyone wants to do at one point or another in their life. You can either take the high road of nourishing your body, or take the shortcut that leads to short term results, but also enslaves you in the yo-yo dieting cycle of misery. Catherine of Butter Nutrition shares the top 4…
MIT Researcher: Glyphosate Herbicide will Cause Half of All Children to Have Autism by 2025
Autism rates have skyrocketed in recent years. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports a 30% increase in the last two years, up from 1 in 88 to 1 in 68 U.S. children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Alliance For Natural Health reports the frightening facts of the future: “Why? Evidence points to glyphosate toxicity…
Moms With Large Bottoms Make More Intelligent Children: Fat In Butt And Thighs Are ‘Building Blocks’ For Babies’ Brains
Women are genetically predisposed to carry more fat than men; a fact that frustrates millions of women across the globe. As reported by The Sunday Times, researchers have discovered that the development of babies’ brains depends on fat supplies that are located in their moms’ posteriors and thighs, and the amount stored there might…
Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo & Radiation To Shame
The praise for turmeric just keeps growing! Study after study show it’s health benefits are far reaching, expanding the hope for natural treatment options against disease. According to Greenmedinfo.com, the newest research shows the promise for the cancer fighting properties of the pungent spice. “The ancient Indian spice turmeric strikes again! A new study finds turmeric…
The Real Reason Wheat is Toxic (it’s not the gluten)
The epidemic of gluten intolerance and celiac disease is a pretty unsettling. What are we doing wrong or what is changing? According to the Healthy Home Economist, there is MUCH more to the story than meets the eye… “The stories became far too frequent to ignore. Emails from folks with allergic or digestive issues to wheat…
The longer babies breastfeed, the more they achieve in life – major study
The benefits of breastfeeding extend much longer than adolescence according to a new study, and extend long into adulthood. While not everyone is able to breastfeed, research shows its irreplaceable asset you can pass on to your children. The Guardian reports: “Breastfed babies are more likely to turn into well-educated and higher-earning adults, according to…