We often think of probiotics as being good for our guts and necessary after antibiotic use, but did you know they can improve mental health and your immune system? Everyone in your family should take probiotics every day! What are Probiotics? Probiotics are good bacteria. Probiotic supplements contain the same or similar beneficial bacteria already present in our body. Common microorganisms included in probiotics come from the families of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, ... continue reading...
Lawsuit Filed over Cancer Inducing Artificial Flavors in Ice Cream & Candy
If you are a food label reader, you've come across the non-descript "artificial flavors" ingredient in processed foods and drinks. Which exact artificial flavor is used in the product is likely protected under proprietary rights. But are these ingredients safe? In the 1960s, the US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) approved many artificial, synthetic flavorings. The current list of Synthetic Flavoring Substances and Adjuvants is quite extensive. Of particular concern to advocacy groups are ... continue reading...
Study Finds Correlation Between Roundup & Low Birth Weight
Monsanto's Roundup weed killer is the most widely used herbicide in the word. The active ingredient is glyphosate. Application usage is increasing dramatically. In 1994, over 124 million pounds of glyphosate were used worldwide. By 2014, this amount had increased to over 1.8 billion pounds.((https://www.statista.com/statistics/567250/glyphosate-use-worldwide/)) Glyphosate exposure has been correlated with a plethora of health problems including: “probably” a carcinogen birth defects ... continue reading...
School Yoga Reduces Children’s Anxiety
Many public schools have embraced mindfulness practices into daily activities. From teaching children to take belly breaths to body scans, education is seeing positive results in their students. Another trend in education is to incorporate yoga into physical education and regular classroom schedules. Research backs up the benefits of yoga teachers and students experience from regular asana and pranayama practice. Students today are more anxious than previous generations. Children ... continue reading...
Why does Codex Allow Greater Lead Limits in Grape Juice Than Water?
There is no safe level of lead in the human body, according to the US National Toxicology Program's report "Health Effects of Low-Level Lead". "Overall, the NTP concludes that there is suffcient evidence that blood Pb levels <10 μg/dL and <5 μg/dL are associated with adverse health effects in children and adults." These adverse health effects include: Neurological Immunological, Cardiovascular Renal Reproductive Developmental ... continue reading...
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