How Genetically Modified Food Impacts Your Health
In 1996, genetically modified corn and soy were introduced in the United States and today 88% of our corn and 94% of our soy is genetically modified. These GM foods are introduced into our food supply without FDA approval and companies comprise their own guidelines, standards, and trials without any input from safety organizations and […]
Can Natural Approaches Help with Aphasia?
Aphasia impacts adults and children and is a language disorder. It is common in adults who have had strokes, clots or other brain injuries. In children, it can be caused by a severe blow to the head or brain infections. People with aphasia often have trouble finding the right word to use, speaking more than […]
The Top 10 Chemicals Linked to Autism
The National Academy of Sciences states that 25 percent of disorders in children, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is believed to be caused by interactions between environmental factors and genetics. Further studies have found that 50% of autism cases can be attributed to environmental causes. Dr. Philip Landrigan, Director of […]
Lead and Its Relationship to ADHD and Autism
Parental and media attention has been given to the notion that mercury or vaccines are contributing to the rise in ADHD and Autism; although there is still debate on this subject. What has not been making the media and not being discussed as widely in social circles is the role of lead and its link to […]
How Arsenic in Chicken Feed Impacts the Environment and Your Health
For more than 60 years, poultry growers have been using a drug approved by the FDA was known as Roxarsone in their chicken feed. Roxarsone helps fight parasites called coccidia that threaten to eat through the guts of the chicken, help chickens grow faster and gives them a better-looking color so they appear more edible. […]
Heavy Metal Toxicity
What are Heavy Metals: Some examples of heavy metals include aluminum, arsenic, antimony, cadmium, chromium, copper, gold, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, silver, tin, titanium and zinc. General Symptoms: Symptoms of heavy metal toxicity vary widely because these metals can enter every type of cell in the body: the brain, lungs, lymph, thyroid, heart, liver, pancreas, gall […]
Inflammation- Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
The word inflammation gets thrown around a lot in medical and casual spaces because it is one of the most common responses of the body. In fact, most people experience some form of inflammation in their body every single day. Granted, some of these inflammatory activities go undetected, meaning that they don’t show any notable symptoms but […]
Can Focusing on Wellness Help You Maintain a Healthy Weight?
By Kevin Wells Can you guess what the top health issue in America is? Obesity is at the root of […]
Detoxing from BPA Can Help Adults and Children Recover from Chronic Issues
Environmental Health Perspectives cites endocrine disruptors such Bisphenol-A (BPA) as one of the top ten chemicals they consider highly likely to contribute to autism, ADHD and learning issues in general. So what is BPA and why is it so bad? BPA is commonly used to make polymers and resins in plastic such as in cans, baby […]
8 Simple and Unique Ideas for Enhancing Your Mental Health
You’ve likely heard that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Nonetheless, it’s often overlooked and neglected. Alzheimer, stress, anxiety, and depression are common problems that people face in today’s world. You must take care of your mental health to lead a fulfilling life, and you must find strategies that […]