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03/25/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Alcohol abuse leads to cancer, strokes, heart disease, brain damage

It’s no secret that excessive alcohol consumption can take a serious toll on your health. While we often associate alcohol abuse with car crashes and cirrhosis of the liver, these are not the only health risks posed by drinking too many alcoholic beverages. The previously held thought that a glass of red wine a day […]

03/25/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Groundbreaking study on trans-generational alcohol damage of developing brains proves existence of epigenetic, non-DNA “inheritance” factors

For decades, researchers have known that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby. Despite this general knowledge and numerous warnings issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many mothers-to-be still drink alcohol during pregnancy. Not only are these mothers increasing their child’s risk of developing a Fetal […]

03/15/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Study: Benefits of essential oils for treating ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common brain disorder that affects both children and adults. Three key behaviors that interfere with functioning or development define ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. These symptoms can vary from patient to patient. People with ADHD may find it hard to remain focused or follow instructions. They may face […]

03/13/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

Scientists say eating eggs for breakfast helps boost brain function

Many people see eggs as the villains of the grocery cooler. One moment nutritionists are touting them for their health benefits, and the next they’re saying they’re bad for us. This controversy comes from the general belief that eggs raise cholesterol which may lead to a heart disease. Previous research has linked regular egg consumption […]

08/02/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Experts blast growing trend of “coercive psychiatry” where people are pharmacologically imprisoned without evidence or trial

Psychiatry is an ancient phenomenon with an invasive and brutal history. In the past, the mentally ill were strapped to their beds and doctors performed lobotomies and electroconvulsive therapy in the hope to improve a patient’s mental state. As asylums closed in the 1970s and 1980s, old brutal practices and the use of coercion in […]

06/08/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Cannabis oil (CBD) CURES 12-year-old girl of life-threatening seizures

Cannabis oil (CBD) has saved a 12-year-old girl from having life-threatening seizures caused by a rare form of epilepsy. Earlier this year, Annalise Lujan was competing in a Tucson gymnastics competition when she started vomiting and lost all feeling in her legs. “By her fourth event, she just couldn’t move. She couldn’t walk. She just […]

05/03/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

New study proves meditation can keep brains young

Taking a few moments each day to quiet your mind can reduce stress, depression, pain, and fight inflammatory diseases on a genetic level. While the scientific world often remains skeptical about the healing powers of this ancient technique, sometimes we don’t need scientific proof since there is no denying that this non-invasive technique works on […]

05/02/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Dangerous Alzheimer’s treatment drug DONEPEZIL being widely prescribed “off-label” was never approved for such uses by the FDA

Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Since mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the phase between normal age-related brain decline and dementia, displays similar symptoms to Alzheimer’s, many physicians also prescribe this drug off-label to patients with MCI. Researchers from the […]

03/14/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

How to quickly release stress in less than five minutes

Our lives certainly aren’t getting any less stressful, and more and more people are stepping away from health damaging, addictive drugs like Xanax to calm their nerves, and are instead healing themselves through natural remedies. Reflexology or “zone therapy” is a natural treatment that has successfully been used since ancient times to fight pain, relieve stress […]

03/08/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

REVEALED: Cellphone radiation is warping the brains of children and adults

For seven years, California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) kept information and a set of guidelines, meant to inform the public about the health risks associated with cell phone radiation, well-hidden from the public. While invisible to the naked eye, high-tech devices including your mobile phone, laptop, and tablet all emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs) which […]

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