By Christopher Byron
AlterNet
America’s Most Dangerous Pill?
It’s not Adderall or Oxy. It’s Klonopin. And doctors are doling it out like candy, causing a surge of hellish withdrawals, overdoses and deaths.
You could argue that the deadliest “drug” in the world is the venom from a jellyfish known as the Sea Wasp, whose […]
by Kiran Wadhwa
Hindustan Times
The Centre for Nanotechnology at the Kalina campus of the Mumbai University has just concluded a part of a study on hair-care that shows that the traditional coconut oil therapy is an effective conditioner. The centre used its state-of-the-art equipment unique to the country to understand the effect of […]
Coconut oil and Olive oil mayonnaise
by Kiera Aaron
Men’s Health
More evidence suggests that a high-fat, low-carb diet is better for weight loss than a low-fat diet, according to new research presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine in Denver.
The results aren’t shocking—we’ve told you to Stop […]
The New Paradigm For Dental Health – Heal Tooth Decay With Diet.
By using diet you can limit dental treatments, avoid extra fillings, and make your teeth stronger. With conventional dentistry, by the time the average person is over 40, they have close to half of their teeth affected with cavities. As we age, our […]
By Renee Kiriluk-Hill
Hunterdon Democrat
DELAWARE TWP. — Senior citizen John Kotulich of Readington Township says he’s enjoyed raw milk since childhood with no ill effect. “I drink it every day!” he shared at a presentation yesterday that was organized by resident […]
Health Impact News Editor Comments: The US Government announced last year that they were doing away with the old food pyramid, and replacing it with a plate instead. One thing that has not changed, however, is the government’s low fat dietary advice, in spite of the abundance of research pointing in the other direction. […]
by Sarah Shilhavy
FreeCoconutRecipes.com
3 tablespoons coconut oil, or as needed
1/2 -1 white or yellow onion, roughly chopped
2-4 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 whole cloves
salt, to taste
2 lb tomatoes, quartered
3/4 cup coconut water vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
Melt coconut oil in a large saucepan and add onion and garlic. Sauté lightly […]
by David Gumpert
The Complete Patient
Amish farmer Dan Allgyer has filed several documents in federal district court in Pennsylvania contesting the FDA-Justice Department effort to obtain a permanent injunction against him serving buying club members in Maryland. He makes three objections:
1. That the issuance of a, FDA warning letter prior to the […]
Beekeeper, Matt Reed, surveying honeybee nest
by Cooking Up a Story
In this video, beekeeper Matt Reed demonstrates how to collect a wild honeybee swarm. Reed does not treat his bees with any chemicals, but relies instead upon natural selection (those bees that survive without any treatments) to confer their genetic resistance to disease and parasite infection. By maintaining […]
by Alliance for Natural Health
GE organisms actually become part of the bacteria in our digestive tracts and reproduce continuously inside us. But the USDA now wants to to remove all controls from GE corn and cotton! A new Action Alert.
There are no human clinical trials of genetically engineered foods. The only […]
A first-of-its kind antibiotic lawsuit aims to curb unnecessary use of drugs in farming and accuses the FDA of putting lives at risk.
By Leah Zerbe
Rodale
RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—A coalition of environmental and public-health organizations filed suit Wednesday against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), claiming the agency’s lax stance […]
by Dr. John Briffe
The Cholesterol Truth
Excerpts:
Listen to the advice given by many doctors and scientists, and you’d soon believe that cholesterol is a killer substance that needs to be tamed. Yet, the reality is that it’s a natural substance, present in every cell membrane in your body and essential for […]
Watch how Bonnie uses Virgin Coconut Oil for scalp treatment. She suffers from an auto-immune condition and seborrhea. Coconut Oil helps her dry scalp and skin.
Photo by bisbeejones Flickr
Liquid Gold: The Booming Market for Human Breast Milk
by Judy Dutton
Wired Magazine
Excerpts:
While the scientific understanding of human milk is still evolving, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation is straightforward: Mothers should feed their babies nothing but breast milk for the first six months and then continue nursing for at least […]
by KateTietje
babble.com
Now that it’s warm outside, it’s likely that some small things may happen: sunburns, scrapes, cuts, insect stings, etc. These are no fun! When you’re pregnant, it’s important to be careful what you take or put on your skin, too. Luckily, there are plenty of safe, natural remedies for […]
Some researchers have long held that there is no link between saturated fat intake and increased risk of heart disease. New studies appear to be proving them right.
By Mary Porter, CHC
FortHuntPatch
For years we have heard the dietary advice that too much saturated fat will lead to higher levels of cholesterol and an increased risk of […]
by Barbara Loe Fisher
Memorial Day is for remembering those who have fought and died to defend America and preserve our civil liberties, including freedom of thought, speech, religious belief and conscience. So every Memorial Day I remember the children who have died after receiving state mandated vaccines, and honor their mothers and fathers, who […]
by David E. Gumpert
The Complete Patient
On Friday afternoon, as the administrator of a Kentucky buying club was setting out raw milk and other food for pickup by members, an inspector for the Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness appeared at the church basement storage site. He presented two pieces of […]
Health Impact Editor Comments:
Watch this very informative video and see how Ottawa Canada is leading the way in modern urban agriculture. Urban areas have used up agricultural land to house more of the world’s population, and most food purchased has traveled an average distance of 1500 to 2500 miles to get to your grocery store. Watch how one […]
by Health Impact News
On May 10, 2011 a federal judge ruled that the Veterans Administration’s mental health care system was “incompetent” and ordered a complete overhaul. It was revealed that 18 veterans a day were committing suicide. The number of soldiers and veterans committing suicide now far exceeds the number of deaths due to […]
