Our bodies are starving to be back in nature, according to environmental filmmaker, journalist and musical activist Rob Herring. Herring, who directed and produced the 2018 film “The Need to Grow,” on a recent episode of “RFK Jr. The Defender Podcast,” spoke with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about the relationship between human and planetary health…
We Need to Rebuild Our Connection to Nature, Filmmaker Tells RFK, Jr.
May 14, 2022
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Will Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol?
People who rely on coffee for a pick-me-up may also see a boost in their cholesterol levels especially if they sip an unfiltered variety, a new study suggests. The researchers found that among more than 21,000 Norwegian adults, those who indulged in several cups of coffee a day generally had slightly higher cholesterol than non-drinkers. The extent…
Which Intestines for Food and Cosmetics?
The Food and Drug Administration recently reopened comments about their policy of allowing some intestines, but not others, into the U.S. food supply. When the first few cases of mad cow disease started popping up, the FDA’s gut reaction was to ban all guts from food and personal care products. But, in 2005, USDA and…
Pesticides (DDT) and Alzheimer’s Disease
May 9, 2022
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Although there is a growing list of Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility genes, even if you put them all altogether, they account for less than half of all Alzheimer’s cases. The single most compelling piece of data on the potential control we have over the disease is the fact that if you have identical twins, with the…
Do Cell Phones Affect Cognitive Function?
The World Health Organization concluded that cell phone radiation may cause brain tumors, but what about effects on cognitive function? “At present, we do not know precisely the degree to which the risk of cancer and other adverse health effects are increased by the exposure to the RF [radiofrequency] fields from cell phones, smart meters, and other…
Do Natural Thymol Cleaning Products Disinfect as Well as Bleach?
May 6, 2022
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What’s the best household cleaning product to use? Household cleaning products can be hazardous, landing hundreds of thousands of children in U.S. emergency rooms. The product most commonly associated with injury is bleach, which can be toxic, even if used as directed. We know that those with asthma who work with cleaning products day in and day out can experience adverse respiratory effects,…
Your Take-Out Coffee Cup May Shed Trillions of Plastic ‘Nanoparticles’
Maybe you ask the barista for cream with your coffee, and possibly sugar as well. But new research shows that paper cup of joe you grab off the coffeehouse counter contains another ingredient, and it’s one you might not care for — trillions of tiny plastic particles that leach into your hot java from the cup’s plastic…
“Green” Children’s Products Not Always Pfas-Free, Warns New Study
PFAS are finding their way into “green” and “nontoxic” products, especially waterproof products marketed toward children and adolescents, according to new research. The new study, published today in Environmental Science & Technology, shows that some children’s products with “green” or “nontoxic” labeling contain PFAS, which stands for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances—a group of toxic chemicals used in…
Are You Getting Enough Dietary Sulfur?
May 3, 2022
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Sulfur, a vital nutrient for cellular functioning, may not be at the top of your list of supplements, but it is one mineral you cannot live without. Read on to learn how you can boost your vital energy and metabolism by adding more sulfur-rich foods to your diet Sulfur is a natural, non-metallic mineral and…
Top 9 Health Benefits of Epsom Salt
May 2, 2022
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Imagine slipping into a warm bath at the end of a long day. Does it feel great already? Here are nine health benefits you can enjoy while relaxing in bathwater infused with these salts. 1. Promotes Relaxation Perhaps the most popular reason people love an Epsom salt bath is that it is relaxing. But how does…
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