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The alternative treatment anyone with diabetes should consider doing

[…]and other Western countries over the past few decades. One large survey on complementary health found that around 3.14 million Americans tried acupuncture in 2007. Moreover, the survey found the number of visits to acupuncturists tripled from 1997 to 2007. Most people think the needles used in acupuncture hurt. But acupuncture treatments are relatively pain-free and are often used to reduce chronic pain throughout the body naturally without unwanted side effects. What do the studies say? One study on rats from researchers in Beijing, China, examined how specific acupuncture points help improve symptoms of diabetes. They found that within 3 weeks, rat […]
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Insulin resistance in humans triggered by common food preservative, says Harvard Study

[…]found that higher amounts of propionate, carried along by its intestinal drug transporter, were found in overweight and obese study participants when compared to lean participants. They also found that the administration of propionate resulted in increased triglycerides and decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. RELATED STORY: Forget cholesterol, this is what will stop your heart Unfortunately, humans are exposed to increasing amounts of propionate through the consumption of preserved processed foods and artificial flavorings. So, in order to determine the translational relevance of their study findings thus far, the researchers designed another study – a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded crossover study to […]
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6 Foods That Are High in Lectins and why I Personally Avoid Them As Much As Possible

[…]the other hand, fermentation and sprouting are both proven methods of reducing lectins. One study found that fermenting soybeans reduced the lectin content by 95%. Another study found that sprouting decreased the lectin content by 59% (5, 6). Fermented soybean products include soy sauce, miso and tempeh. Soybean sprouts are also widely available, and can be added to salads or used in stir-fries. Summary: Soybeans are a fantastic source of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals and isoflavones. You can drastically reduce their lectin content by cooking, fermenting and sprouting them. 3. Wheat Wheat is the staple food for 35% of the […]
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The 10 best foods to eat if you have arthritis

[…]six weeks, 63% of participants experienced improvements in knee pain. One test-tube study also found that ginger and its components blocked the production of substances that promote inflammation in the body. Another study found that treating rats with ginger extract decreased levels of a specific inflammatory marker involved in arthritis. Consuming ginger in fresh, powdered or dried form may reduce inflammation and aid in reducing symptoms of arthritis. SUMMARY: Ginger has been shown to reduce symptoms of arthritis. Test-tube and animal studies have also found it may decrease inflammation, but more research in humans is needed. 4. Broccoli It’s no secret […]
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16 simple ways to relieve stress and anxiety

[…]gives you a sense of belonging and self-worth, which can help you in tough times. One study found that for women, in particular, spending time with friends and children helps release oxytocin, a natural stress reliever. This effect is called “tend and befriend,” and is the opposite of the fight-or-flight response. Furthermore, both men and women benefit from friendship. Another study found that men and women with the fewest social connections were more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety. BOTTOM LINE:Having strong social ties may help you get through stressful times and lower your risk of anxiety. 8. Laugh […]

Is Vitamin D Harmful Without Vitamin K?

[…]a large family of compounds, including menaquinone-4 (MK-4) and menaquinone-7 (MK-7). MK-4: Found in animal-sourced foods like liver, fat, egg yolk and cheese. MK-7: Formed by bacterial fermentation and found in fermented foods, such as natto, miso and sauerkraut. It is also produced by your gut bacteria. The current dietary recommendations do not distinguish between vitamin K1 and K2. For people aged 19 and older, the adequate intake is 90 mcg for women and 120 mcg for men. The two charts below show the richest sources of vitamins K1 and K2, as well as the amounts these foods provide in […]

New Study Finds Brain Changes in Newborns Exposed to Antidepressants

[…]of infants who have been exposed to SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy. What the researchers found is comparable to effects found in previous animal studies; the changes are associated with less-organized communication between the brain’s hemispheres. Given this new info, researchers are calling for, “more critical evaluations of the prescription of antidepressants during pregnancy and suggest that non-pharmacologic and therapeutic alternatives should be the preferred treatment.” From the article: “SSRI antidepressants are commonly prescribed for the treatment of depression and anxiety, among other diagnoses. As the use of these drugs has climbed precipitously in children and adults, so too has their […]
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Smart Meters: Countdown to a National Crisis of Illness and Death

[…]his colleagues treat has been seen by 23 other physicians before coming to his clinic. They have found that the foundational causes of illness are now quite different than they were thirty or forty years ago. He explains that electromagnetic radiation such as microwave radiation permanently destroys and alters the manufacturing of proteins within the cells. “Meaning this completely changes the human organism permanently!” [25] These are a few of the important points made by Dr. Klinghardt in a video entitled, “SMART METERS & EMF RADIATION ➜ The Health Crisis of Our Time!” (His remarks have been slightly edited for […]
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Not Just CBD – Cannabis Flavonoids Also Show Promise in Fighting Cancer

[…]STORY: Cannabis compound CBD could be used as antibiotic, researchers say Scientists have found success in treating cancer with cannabis compounds in the past. The main components of the plant, THC and CBD, have been found beneficial in the treatment of lung, blood skin, and liver cancer, among others, but until recently have been kept illegal by big money interests like the alcohol and prison industries, which benefit from the illegality of these highly medicinal compounds. Many anecdotal cases also exist of patients who believe that cannabis cured their cancer, including Cheryl Pearson who recovered from stage 4 Ovarian cancer […]
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Scientific American: Human Ancestors Were Nearly All Vegetarians

[…]we are on plant foods for certain vitamins. There is nothing essential within meat that cannot be found within plant foods. Some may point towards vitamin B12, but B12 isn’t made by animals. B12 is made by bacteria that all animals consume. It’s found in the soil and in water. It’s the same as protein, as all protein originates from plant sources, which is how the animals that people eat actually acquire their protein in the first place. Before industrial farming, humans and animals got their B12 from the traces of dirt found on plant foods or by drinking water from freshwater lakes, […]
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This Is What It Feels Like to Treat Depression with Magic Mushrooms

[…]but once the chronic period lifted, she still felt low most of the time. After speaking to her doctor about how she was feeling, she was given anti-depressants. She describes feeling numb while taking them. So, at the beginning of this year, even though she was taking a higher dose of SSRI than before when things got even worse, she decided to try something else. She did try mindfulness and therapy which helped but the pain was still very present. While searching on the internet, she found some pioneering research about “micro-dosing” or taking small amounts of psilocybin to relieve depression (psilocybin […]
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Setting the Mood: 6 Essential Oils to Boost Libido

[…]arousal” after a topical treatment of jasmine oil. Of course, the participants were found to be more refreshed, with their senses on alert. Application: Apply jasmine topically in a perfume or sensual massage oil for men and women. Note that the delicate petals sometimes require the use of a solvent to extract the oil. Check labels carefully, especially for an organic certification. 3. Clary Sage A 2014 study undertook the question of menopause symptom relief and essential oils. The found that simply inhaling hormone-balancing clary sage essential oil had an anti-depressant effect on menopausal women. When libido is low due to […]
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Newsweek: Antidepressants used during pregnancy could increase chances of autism by as much as 87%

[…]can then cause a buildup of serotonin in the space between cells. High levels of serotonin can be found in the blood platelets of people with autism as they also lack the ability to synthesize serotonin on their own. And this SSRI compound is often found in the amniotic fluid of pregnant women taking the drug. So, while the exact reason for the association between SSRIs and autism risk isn’t known, it appears the SSRI’s play a part.   “Given projections that depression will be the second leading cause of death by 2020, [antidepressants] are likely to remain widely used, including during […]
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Hot baths, saunas can relieve pain, may help heart

[…]saunas, beyond pain relief, as well. In 2016, a study published in the Journal of Physiology found that after just eight weeks of repeated hot water immersion, the hearts of healthy young adults saw both lowered blood pressure and more flexible arteries. RELATED STORY: Near Infrared Saunas Kill Cancer And scientists in Finland, who followed more than 1,600 middle-aged men with normal blood pressure who used saunas over a 25-year period, found that those who visited a sauna two or three times a week were 24% less likely to have hypertension compared with those who visited once a week or less. […]
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‘Overdiagnosis epidemic’ in thyroid cancer: University of Calgary researchers

[…]Treatment Protocols for Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid Disease What Topstad and Dickinson found was a big spike after the early 1990s after ultrasound technology came into wider use. But, at the same time, the pair found that rates of people dying from the disease were low with little variation between men and women (they chocked it up to an increase in detection with better technology). No one wants to hear they have cancer but Dickinson says that roughly 75 percent of these thyroid cases are harmless. Yes, abnormal cells might be present but it doesn’t follow that the mass would even grow, let […]
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Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer than meat eaters, says study

[…]At 95 – Here’s What He Says Keeps Him Young **It should also be noted that the study also found that the incidence of cancer was significantly lower with both the fish eaters and the vegetarians, compared with meat eaters.** RELATED STORY: The 17 Best Protein Sources For Vegans and Vegetarians “The findings were based on a study of 61,566 people that scientists followed over a 12 year period. During that time, it was found that 6.8% of meat eaters (2,204 of 32,403), 4.0% of vegetarians (829 of 20,601) and 3.7% of people who ate fish but no meat (317 of […]
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NBC: Senator accuses the FDA of withholding weed killer information

[…]Environmental Working Group (EWG) put out research this past week that found popular oat cereals, oatmeal, granola and snack bars come with a hefty dose of the weed-killing poison in Monsanto’s Roundup. Schumer said the keeping the test results a secret from the public is unacceptable and called on the agency to release the information.” RELATED STORY: Glyphosate weedkiller found in all 5 popular orange juice brands We couldn’t agree more. We will update you on this story as more information becomes […]
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Study shows Cannabis Use Causes 45% Reduction in Bladder Cancer (& with breast and liver cancer)

[…]said they had used marijuana compared to 57 percent who said the same of tobacco. The report found that “cannabis and cannabinoids may have benefits in treating the symptoms of cancer or the side effects of cancer therapies.” (RELATED: Teen Marijuana Use Has No Link To Mental Health Problems) Tobacco smokers were found to have higher rates of bladder cancer. The NCI, however, wasn’t wholly positive about the effects of cannabis use, with paranoia and low blood pressure listed as potential downsides of excessive marijuana smoking. As both the recreational and medical marijuana industry continue to grow doctors and scientists will likely increase […]
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Hormonal changes triggered by The Pill DOUBLE the risk of depression in girls

[…]girls in the 15-19 year age bracket who used hormonal contraception, researchers found they had an 80 percent increased risk of being prescribed antidepressants. And the risk was about 120 percent higher among those using progestin-only birth control pills. More from the article: “Lidegaard said past studies of women on hormonal contraception may not have found differences in depression treatment or diagnosis because women who experience mood changes after starting hormonal contraception often stop taking the pills and become non-users again.” Researchers caution us that their findings are limited because, for example, antidepressants can be prescribed for reasons other than […]
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10 Nutrients That You Can’t Get From Animal Foods

[…]richest sources of beta-glucan are the bran in oats and barley. Lower amounts of beta-glucan are found in other whole-grain cereals like sorghum, rye, wheat and rice. 7. Pectin Pectins are a family of prebiotic fibers found in fruits. They come in various forms with different health effects (41). Pectins may promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon. They may also help ease chronic diarrhea and moderate blood sugar levels after meals (42, 43, 44). Additionally, studies suggest that pectins may help prevent colon cancer (45, 46). The main dietary sources of pectins are fruits, such as oranges, […]
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