Tag: health

Phthalates Factsheet, What You Need to Know

Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more durable. They are often called plasticizers. Some phthalates are used to help dissolve other materials. Phthalates are in hundreds of products, such as vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and personal-care products (soaps, shampoos, hair sprays). Some phthalates are in polyvinyl chloride plastics, which are used…


Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?

As many as 50 million Americans deal with acne. The blemishes can be painful and, for some, embarrassing. Now, researchers may have found a new weapon to fight acne, one without harsh side effects. A study in Germany has pinpointed omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, wild salmon, nuts and seeds — as a…


Frail, But Living at Home: Program Helps Elderly Stay Strong

While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, adding physical activity can help at all ages, new research suggests. A new study found that physically frail elderly people with low muscle mass (sarcopenia) were able to reduce their level of “mobility disability” by 22% over three years, using a program…


Forest Bathing Relieves Stress, Fights Cancer, Strengthens Immunity

“Forest bathing” has become a popular leisure activity, and is also a field of study for medical doctors. In Japan, there is the “Japanese Society of Forest Medicine” and “Forest Therapy Society” dedicated to promoting the medical applications of forests and advocating the various health benefits of forest bathing. Scientists have discovered that when people…


Switzerland Confirms Its First Case of Monkeypox

VIENNA—Switzerland has detected its first confirmed case of monkeypox, a person in the canton of Bern who contracted it through “close physical contact abroad”, the canton said in a statement on Saturday. The person consulted a doctor because they had a fever and a rash and felt poorly, the canton said, adding that the person…


Are You Getting Enough Of This Vital Mineral ?

Magnesium glycinate has been increasing in popularity for several years –  with good reasons. However, since 2020, I’ve seen this impressive mineral hit superstar status in my practice. Why? Probably because it effectively addresses many of the health concerns that have increased over the last few years, particularly sleep disturbances.  As a vital mineral, Magnesium…


Homemade Baby Formula and Other Whole Foods for Baby (+Recipe)

Given the current shortage of commercial baby formula, I would like to share my experience making my own (spoiler alert: my child is thriving), as well as what I feed my infants what I would do if I was in a position of feeding a very young child without adequate breast milk or formula. I…


Thousands of Deaths and Adverse Reactions Deleted From VAERS

Publicly available data from VAERS clearly reveal that these shots are the most dangerous ‘vaccines’ ever created; they account for more injuries and deaths than all previous vaccines from the last three decades combined. Evidence also shows reports have been deleted. Story at-a-glance The U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) was created as an…


5 Simple Drinks to Clear Acne and Inflammation, Boost Immune System

Inflammation within our bodies is the root cause of many frustrating skin conditions, including acne, eczema, and dermatitis! So to really understand what role different food ingredients can play, today Fel shares with you her favorite natural drinks to really help clear the skin and get rid of acne and blemishes from the inside out!…


Young Girls Are Over-Prescribed Birth Control Pills

Some 14 percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49 are currently taking hormonal birth control pills in America, according to government data. That’s more than 10 million people, about the equivalent of the entire population of Portugal. According to a 2019 United Nations report, about 151 million women take the pill worldwide….