Feeding Dogs and Cats Raw Food Diet Rarely Causes Infections

September 6, 2019 Diet,Health And Wellness,Natural Living

Households feeding their dogs and cats with raw food do not consider the diet a significant source of infections An extensive international survey conducted at the University of Helsinki indicates that pet owners do not consider raw food to considerably increase infection risk in their household. In the survey, targeted at pet owners, raw food […]

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Certain Diets Could Change Gut Bacteria To Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

September 3, 2019 Diet,Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Could following a certain type of diet affect the gut microbiome – the good and bad bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract – in ways that decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? According to researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine, that is a fair possibility. In a small pilot study, the researchers identified […]

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The Closer You Live To Nature The Happier You’ll Be, Study Finds

September 1, 2019 Natural Living

By John Anderer If you’re on the lookout for a new apartment or home in a big city, try and find a place near a park or nature reserve. According to a new study, living within walking distance to an urban green space is associated with improved feelings of happiness, self-worth, brain health and overall […]

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Autism Rates Increasing Fastest Among Black, Hispanic Youth

August 29, 2019 Big Pharma,Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Autism rates among racial minorities in the United States have increased by double digits in recent years, with black rates now exceeding those of whites in most states and Hispanic rates growing faster than any other group, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research. The study, published this month in the Journal of Autism […]

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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Changes in Teen’s Brain Activity

August 27, 2019 Big Pharma,Environment,Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Organophosphates are among the most commonly used classes of pesticides in the United States, despite mounting evidence linking prenatal exposure to the chemicals to poorer cognition and behavior problems in children. A new study led by University of California, Berkeley, researchers is one of the first to use advanced brain imaging to reveal how exposure […]

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Researchers Find a Single Bout of Exercise Boosts Cognition and Memory

August 26, 2019 Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

New study suggests exercise is good for the aging brain Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too. University of Iowa researchers have found that a single bout of exercise improves cognitive functions […]

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Dog Ownership Associated with Better Cardiovascular Health

August 23, 2019 Health And Wellness,Home And Garden,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to the first analysis of data from the Kardiozive Brno 2030 study. The study examines the association of pet ownership — specifically dog ownership — with cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular health. The results are published in […]

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Ginkgo Biloba May Aid in Treating Type 2 Diabetes

August 22, 2019 Diet,Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living

The extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, a popular dietary supplement, may offer some therapeutic benefits in fighting Type 2 diabetes, according to a study co-authored by a researcher at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. “In diabetic rats [easyazon_link identifier=”B017F84XNY” locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]Ginkgo biloba[/easyazon_link] had a very good effect on the beta cells […]

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What’s the best way to teach children a second language? New research produces surprising results

August 22, 2019 Natural Living

By Karen Roehr-Brackin, University of Essex and Angela Tellier, University of Essex People often assume that children learn new languages easily and without effort, regardless of the situation they find themselves in. But is it really true that children soak up language like sponges? Research has shown that children are highly successful learners if they […]

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Fungi-Based Pesticides Could Replace Chemicals And Save the Environment

August 22, 2019 Natural Living

By John Vibes The massive decline of insect populations in recent years is an environmental crisis that is often overlooked, and by all indications, it seems that pesticides are largely to blame for this problem. However, researchers are currently developing alternatives that can hopefully protect crops for farmers without causing widespread harm to insect populations. […]

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A Meme Illustrating Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity: Do Any Of These Symptoms Apply To You Or Your Family Members After An AMI Smart Meter Retrofit?

August 22, 2019 Natural Living

Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich Very serendipitously the meme above showed up in my computer’s inbox the other day. Attribution needs to be given to emfsafe@sonic.net. What an impressive graphic illustration of EHS / IEI symptoms! However, these adverse health problems probably will become nothing short of an imagined “picnic in the park” when, and […]

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Mayo Clinic: CBD Products and Hemp Oil May Be Helpful for a Host of Ailments

August 22, 2019 Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living,Video

Cannabidiol (CBD) oils and products have become increasingly popular with consumers as ways to find relief from aches and pains, anxiety, sleep disturbances and other chronic issues. But are these products safe, and are they helpful? A review of the latest research, to be published in September in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, finds there’s a growing […]

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Study Confirms Cannabis is Effective Natural Medicine to Significantly Alleviate Pain

August 21, 2019 Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Using the largest database of real-time recordings of the effects of common and commercially available cannabis products in the United States (U.S.), researchers at The University of New Mexico (UNM) found strong evidence that cannabis can significantly alleviate pain, with the average user experiencing a three-point drop in pain suffering on a 0-10 point scale […]

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Green Space is Good for Your Mental Health

August 20, 2019 Environment,Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

First study to demonstrate relationship between green space and mental wellbeing at an individual level published Using data from 25,518 people, the researchers show that Londoners who live within 300m of green space have significantly better mental wellbeing Proximity to green space was more important than lifestyle factors such as employment, income, and general health. […]

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Children Low in Vitamin D Are Aggressive, Anxious and Depressed in Adolescence

August 20, 2019 Diet,Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Vitamin D deficiency in middle childhood could result in aggressive behavior as well as anxious and depressive moods during adolescence, according to a new University of Michigan study of school children in Bogotá, Colombia. Children with blood [easyazon_link identifier=”B00GB85JR4″ locale=”US” tag=”natblaze-20″]Vitamin D[/easyazon_link] levels suggestive of deficiency were almost twice as likely to develop externalizing behavior […]

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Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy Associated with Lower IQ scores in Children

August 19, 2019 Big Pharma,Health And Wellness,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Is maternal fluoride exposure during pregnancy associated with childhood IQ in a Canadian cohort receiving fluoridated water? In this prospective birth cohort study, fluoride exposure during pregnancy was associated with lower IQ scores in children aged 3 to 4 years. Fluoride exposure during pregnancy may be associated with adverse effects on child intellectual development, indicating […]

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Study Shows That Horses Understand Our Emotions & Remember Us Deeply

August 16, 2019 Natural Living

By Dulce Ruby The Facts: In a recent study, researchers at the universities of Sussex and Portsmouth have discovered that horses can recognize and recall human expression. Reflect On: We are all interconnected and it is beautiful to see more studies coming up that clearly showcase just how aware and in tune animals can be […]

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This Futuristic Hospital Has Introduced Nature As Medicine

August 14, 2019 Natural Living

By Dulce Ruby The Facts: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Singapore is a case study in what can happen when nature-inspired design is applied to the medical setting to promote healing. Reflect On: There are many studies that show the healing benefits of nature and the effects it has on our health & well-being. What […]

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Sunscreens Release Metals and Inorganic Nutrients Into Seawater

August 14, 2019 Big Pharma,Environment,Health And Wellness,Natural Living

Beachgoers are becoming increasingly aware of the potentially harmful effects UV filters from sunscreens can have on coral and other marine organisms when the protective lotions wash off their bodies into the ocean. Now, researchers have studied how sunscreens release different compounds — trace metals and inorganic nutrients — into Mediterranean seawater, with unknown effects […]

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Apples and Tea Protect Against Cancer and Heart Disease

August 13, 2019 Diet,Health And Wellness,Homeopathic Remedies,Natural Health News,Natural Living

Consuming flavonoid-rich items such as apples and tea protects against cancer and heart disease, particularly for smokers and heavy drinkers, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). Researchers from ECU’s School of Medical and Health Sciences analysed data from the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort that assessed the diets of 53,048 Danes […]

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