I’ve written quite a bit recently about the benefits of spending time in unspoiled Nature. For example, we know that you get more benefits from walking in the woods than you do walking indoors on [...]
Month: February 2015
Roundup is the usual suspect
The agricultural chemical company Monsanto introduced the toxic herbicide glyphosate, known commercially as “Roundup,” to the market in 1974. Since then, no other toxic substance has increased at [...]
Flu vaccine causes six times more respiratory infections
Government health experts tell us the flu vaccine protects the very young and the very old, the groups most likely to suffer serious respiratory complications from the flu. And they say it’s [...]
Your immune system’s most powerful ally
It seems every time I sit back down to my computer, another study pops up about the importance of vitamin D. Today, I’ll tell you about three recent studies that caught my eye. They all [...]
“Mindfulness meditation” boosts brain density in just eight weeks
Online brain training games have grown incredibly popular in recent years, as baby boomers look for ways to stay mentally sharp. But many scientists have doubts about the effectiveness of these [...]
Your attention please
One of the worst merry-go-rounds built by the big pharma-public school system partnership is the whole myth about drugs for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). All too often, school [...]
Where does your state rank on pain?
A recent report on the treatment of pain in America shows that 35 states don’t adequately address the issue. Which means pain is a major public health challenge for 70 percent of the states. [...]
The hidden, ugly truth about vaccines
Since the start of the measles outbreak in California a few weeks back, we’ve heard plenty about vaccines from the usual “experts” in the media and the talking heads in the [...]
Olive oil improves heart disease markers in just hours
Researchers consistently link the Mediterranean diet with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. And olive oil, which is a major component of the diet, receives much of the credit. In fact, [...]
Boost your health by spending time in Nature
Without a doubt, exercising in Nature offers a vast array of health benefits. It can help lower your risk of heart disease, and reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. In one study, researchers [...]