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 […]
Natural Ways To Boost Cognition
Since Adderall abuse has grown to epidemic levels, we believe that sharing this informative post will bring much-needed attention to our readers. Adderall. It’s a word that will either make you cringe or make you smile, depending on who you ask. The drug’s intended to be used as a prescription medication to treat ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity […]
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 […]
Aluminum in Baby Formula and Vaccines
Over the last few years, newborn babies have been overexposed to aluminum with potentially harmful consequences. Babies and particularly newborn babies are at increased risk of aluminum toxicity because of their immaturity. Aluminum in Baby Formula According to the World Journal of Pediatrics, researchers looked at the role of aluminum in parenteral nutrition solutions, in adjuvants […]
Essential Oils for Constipation
While many people don’t think of using essential oils for constipation, they can be extremely effective for boosting digestive efficiency and improving the overall health of the gut. Constipation doesn’t have a firm definition, as it can mean everything from painful or strained bowel movements to simple infrequency. However, constipation can be extremely uncomfortable, generating bloating and cramping, stomach […]
Using Probiotics in the Treatment of Autism
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is reported in a substantial number of children with autism spectrum disorders and one study found the more severe the gastrointestinal dysfunction, the more severe the autism. What Causes the Imbalance of Intestinal Microflora? Factors that can have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora of a child can also have negative effects […]
Probiotics
Beneficial intestinal bacteria are essential to life. However, the balance of good bacteria can get disrupted by many factors, especially antibiotics, steroids, estrogens, diabetes, low stomach acid, intestinal infection, diarrhea, surgery, poor diet (especially low fiber diets), pregnancy, aging, and stress. Imbalanced bacteria (dysbiosis) can cause a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, skin conditions, urinary tract […]