Picture this: You’re a doctor and an extremely sick cancer patient walks in your office. You offer to poison them in the form of chemotherapy. What is WRONG with this model and why is it “normal”? That’s the question Dr. Thomas Lodi found himself asking as he decided he could no longer ethically practice medicine in the…
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FDA Issues Ultrasound WARNING (a must read for parents-to-be!)
On December 16th, the FDA issued a consumer update to “Avoid Fetal “Keepsake” Images, Heartbeat Monitors,” causing concern about the risks of ultrasounds on the fetus. The statement reports: “Although there is a lack of evidence of any harm due to ultrasound imaging and heartbeat monitors, prudent use of these devices by trained health care…
What your doctor won’t disclose: This Doctor Told The Truth, It’s Making All The Other Doctors Mad
“If doctors are doing things that they should be ashamed of, they shouldn’t be doing it.” Dr. Leana Wen wants to share with you what your doctor won’t disclose. She grew up with a strong aspiration to be a doctor, but once she got there her world was rocked by the truth. A truth that broke…
3 Habits to Prevent Neck Pain and Rounded Shoulders
It’s no surprise so many people struggle with back and neck pain. Most Americans spend a majority of their lives sitting, with their necks cocked forward. Aside from the obvious damage of sitting, most Americans also look down all day at their phones, tablets and computer screens which further perpetuates this forward neck and shoulder…
Why YOU should try taking an Epsom salt bath
Taking a bath can be a very relaxing experience, but it’s time to kick it up a notch with Epsom salts! What are Epsom salts? Epsom salt (magnesium sulfat)e provides a transdermal source (through the skin) of the mineral magnesium that is easily absorbed. Magnesium deficiency is all too common, as it’s needed for over 300 reactions…
Abusing Chicken You Eat: Factory Farmer Reaches Breaking Point
Perdue Chicken factory farmer Craig Watts of 22 years speaks out. He couldn’t take it any more and was at his breaking point and made the tough decision to invite you into his farm. You’d be shocked his contract doesn’t allow the chickens fresh air, sunlight or roaming areas. And that’s just the beginning… TAKE…
37 Million Bees Found Dead In Ontario, Canada After Planting Large GMO Corn Field
Millions of bees dropped dead after GMO corn was planted few weeks ago in Ontario, Canada. The local bee keeper, Dave Schuit who produces honey in Elmwood lost about 37 million bees which are about 600 hives. “Once the corn started to get planted our bees died by the millions,” Schuit said. While many bee…
Homemade Cough Drops
I spend the last week sick with a bad cold, and something like this homemade remedy from Tiffany at The Coconut Mama would have come in really handy to soothe my cough. Most commercial cough drops are made with unfavorable ingredients such as natural flavors and colorings. With these, it’s just a few simple ingredients (only…
Ebola, A Nurse’s Perspective
There is so much going on right now about Ebola, it’s hard to know what to believe. I’m not one to worry about these sorts of things that are out of my control, but I do like to be informed. However, I found “a nurse’s perspective” very interesting, and I thought you might too. “So…
How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day?
by Kris Gunnars of Authority Nutrition The body is about 60% water, give or take. We’re constantly losing water from our bodies, primarily via urine and sweat. There are many different opinions on how much water we should be drinking every day. The health authorities commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters,…