We must keep the FDA from turning a vital nutrient over to Big Pharma. Action Alert! An important study finds that carbidopa, a standard Parkinson’s drug, “irreversibly binds to and permanently deactivates” pyridoxal-5’-phosphate (P5P), a key form of vitamin B6 in the body. The authors describe the essential role P5P plays in the body: “[P5P] […]
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN Acne is not just the scourge of teenagers swimming in raging hormones, but in adults too who may have hormonal imbalances (i.e., perimenopause) or other health conditions that present as inflammation leading to a breakout. Rather than resorting to antibiotics which will eventually cause imbalances in the ecosystem of […]
ImmPower – AHCC to increase natural killer (NK) cell activity and immune support. One capsule twice daily. AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compounds) are beta glucan compounds derived from mushrooms. They specifically activate NK cells, which combat infections and cancer. In Japan, AHCC is used extensively as a medication to support immunity in cancer patients undergoing […]
This recent discovery of a lymphatic system in the brain has been reported as a revolution in neuroscience. It was always assumed that there was no connection between the brain and the immune system of the body. But powerful new evidence, which includes beautiful images, shows that a rich network of lymphatic vessels travel along […]
A brand new study suggests the answer may be yes. The study, published in The Lancet, is the first major study to look at all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease and nutrition. Here are just two of the major takeaways High carb diets are killing many of us around the world. The study tracked over 135,000 […]
Not likely, but that’s what crony government officials are promoting. From the Philadelphia Inquirer: TRENTON — Gov. Christie on Monday said the pharmaceutical industry will partner with the National Institutes of Health to more quickly find solutions to stem the opioid epidemic. Speaking after a closed-door meeting in Trenton, Christie said 14 pharmaceutical companies have agreed to […]
There is a new show in town separate from the government’s big food influenced and increasingly corrupt organic program. From EcoWatch: On Wednesday, the Rodale Institute unveiled draft standards for a new Regenerative Organic Certification, developed by Rodale and a coalition of farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, scientists and brands. When finalized, the certification will go “beyond organic” by establishing […]
From Environmental Health News: As water treatment plants struggle to keep up with the chemical cocktail heading into our pipes, researchers say they’ve come up with a solution to remove one of the most ubiquitous contaminants—BPA. Chemists were able to remove about 99 percent of bisphenol A (BPA) from water using a mixture of hydrogen […]
The Obamacare repeal is only temporary—expires in six years. A few weeks ago, we told you about a new proposal described by nearly everyone as an attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare. The bill has now been introduced by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC). Overall, the initiative would eliminate federal subsidies for private […]
We must pressure the federal government to police unscrupulous global players. Action Alert! We’ve been telling you about the influx of fake organic grain imported from overseas. It’s especially infuriating that the USDA seems to recognize this problem but is doing very little about it. A 2016 USDA report highlights one such challenge: As organic production and […]