Health

  Although marijuana and hemp are members of the same species, Cannabis sativa, they are in effect completely different plants. About a dozen varieties of hemp plants are cultivated for food, and they contain about 0.001 percent the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana known as THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol.…
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A 2016 study published in The Journal of Nutrition asserts that garlic has proven to be an effective means of treating heart disease. This kitchen staple has been shown to stop plaque from accumulating in coronary arteries, dramatically reducing the risk of a heart attack – the “silent…
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Not many people are aware of it, but the most popular commercial toothpaste brands are full of toxic ingredients that can seriously harm your health. If you don’t believe it, why does the label say not to swallow the toothpaste and to immediately visit a doctor if you managed to swallow some? Our…
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  GM proponents who constantly drone on with untrue claims that the science has clearly demonstrated Genetic Modified Organisms as safe were dealt yet another blow shortly before the end of 2016. This is because yet another study has been published demonstrating the negative health effects of GMOs on the intestinal…
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  Although it is mass produced, mass promoted, legal, and ingested by a multitude of people all over the world, most people don’t ever consider or understand the spiritual consequences of drinking alcohol. Let’s begin by taking a look at the etymology of the word alcohol. Etymology means the…
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  You’ve probably heard of the term “antioxidants” because it’s marketed heavily by corporations. Many food products boast of being “high in antioxidants” but do you truly know what that means? Antioxidants prevent or stop cell damage caused by oxidants. Oxygen is a…
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  Experiments carried out in mice have revealed that a compound commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil can reverse some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet. This compound, called hydroxytyrosol, was able to reverse markers of insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice fed on a…
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Many scientific reports have indicated that the health risks associated with electromagnetic radiation are much higher than initially understood. Governments have responded by lowering the allowed exposure limit for humans from electromagnetic radiation. Yet at the same time the proliferation of electromagnetic…
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  The sugar industry in the U.S. thrives at a whopping $100 billion in annual revenue. That is because Americans consume an average of 150 lbs of sugar per year. Most people are aware of the adverse effects of excessive sugar consumption such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer. However, what is well-known is that high…
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High vitamin D intake during pregnancy may result in a lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder in children, according to a recent Australian study. Researchers at the University of Queensland utilized a widely acceptable autism model in mice. The mice showed adverse symptoms such as abnormal behavior and basic…
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