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Dillon M.	Natural News October 14, 2009 10:54 PM Flu vaccines revealed as the greatest quackery ever pushed in the history of medicine (NaturalNews) Prepare to have your world rocked. What you're about to read here will leave you astonished, inspired and outraged all at the same time. You're about to be treated to some little-known information demonstrating why seasonal flu vaccines... Capsaicin could stop a heart attack in progress, scientists find (NaturalNews) The late, famed herbalist Dr. John Christopher was nicknamed "Dr. Cayenne" because he was constantly recommending the healing powers of cayenne, the substance found in chili peppers that produces a sensation of heat. He especially advocated... Natural remedies for acne (NaturalNews) Acne sucks. But you don't need antibiotics or harsh chemicals to treat it. In addition to altering your diet so that you consume fewer acne-producing foods (dairy products and fried foods, mostly), there are some effective natural remedies... Drinking From Plastic Raises BPA Levels 70 percent (NaturalNews) Drinking water from plastic bottles made with the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) increases urinary levels of the chemical by nearly 70 percent, according to a study conducted by researchers from Harvard University and the Centers for Disease... Colloidal Silver is an Antibacterial, Antifungal and Antiviral Miracle The element silver has long been recognized as a precious metal of significant value. In fact, prior to the early '60s, silver was used to make quarters and dimes because it held its value in weight. Silver is also utilized in a variety of... Discover How to Fight Food Cravings with These Supplements It's easy to make the mistake of viewing food cravings as an enemy, but in many cases these urges to eat a particular kind of food can provide specific insight into where your diet may be lacking. Cravings can also point to underlying emotional... Breast Cancer Prevention: Use a Holistic Approach You may see a little more pink in the windows of department stores this month as the "pink ribbon" usually becomes the must-have accessory for October. That's because it's breast cancer awareness month- a month where fashionistas and survivors... New Studies Link Cell Phone Use to Cancer and Other Maladies The discussion of cell phones and the problems they can cause is nothing new to Natural News readers, of course. Studies have linked cell phone radiation to changes in brain physiology, declines in sperm quality, cancer, and more.¹ [ send green star]
Dillon M.	October 15, 2009 12:46 AM Today's Feature Stories: There's no such thing as a virus that causes chronic fatigue syndrome (NaturalNews) Beware, readers, when you see articles in the mainstream media claiming that a retrovirus causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CF. The stories quote new research published in the journal Science which claims that this virus ... Chaparral is natural medicine for treating cancer (NaturalNews) If you search for natural cancer remedies, you'll eventually find information about chaparral -- a powerful healing herb that grows in the desert regions of the American Southwest (among other places). (In fact, where I used to live... Men not being informed about low benefits and high risks of PSA prostate cancer screening (NaturalNews) Regular readers of NaturalNews know that recent studies have found little if any benefit to prostate cancer screening tests (http://www.naturalnews.com/026787_cancer_Prostate_prostate_cancer.html). What's more, although about one in six... Growth Hormone Restores Muscle Strength in Adults (NaturalNews) Treatment with growth hormone can restore muscle strength to adults with adult-onset growth hormone deficiency, according to a study conducted by researchers from Goteborg University in Sweden, and published in the Journal of Clinical... Radon in Homes is the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer It is well known that the main cause of lung cancer among smokers is their cigarettes, but unbeknownst to many is that this cancer develops in a large number of nonsmokers. The leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers is exposure to radon... Why You Should Say No to GMOs (Opinion) Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the latest travesty thrust upon an unsuspecting public by the greedy, control minded corporations that see the Almighty Sign as the ultimate in achieving the highest "bottom line" possible. If... How Cleansing Cures Cancer: One Woman's Story The relationship between unhealthy eating and the development of disease is undeniable. When most people get a cancer diagnosis their doctors are quick to prescribe drugs and harsh treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery.... Change Lifestyle and Rebalance an Underactive Thyroid The thyroid gland lies in the neck, just below the Adam`s apple. It produces the hormone thyroxin which controls the rate of metabolism in the body. The thyroid gland is also the body`s internal thermostat; it controls the hormones which... Suzy Cohen Part I: Discovers Dangers and Limitations of Drugs In this excerpt, Suzy Cohen shares on a journey to discovering the dangers and limitations of... Flu vaccines revealed as the greatest quackery ever pushed in the history of medicine (NaturalNews) Prepare to have your world rocked. What you're about to read here will leave you astonished, inspired and outraged all at the same time. You're about to be treated to some little-known information demonstrating why seasonal flu vaccines... [ send green star]
Dillon M.	October 18, 2009 3:03 AM Natural substance in melons relieves stress and fatigue (NaturalNews) Is there food that you correlate with stress? A fast food, high calorie meal grabbed at a drive-in restaurant might fill the bill. But the color, smell, juicy sweetness and cool texture of a delicious melon -- whether a cantaloupe, watermelon... Mediterranean Diet Reduces Depression Risk There's yet another reason why eating the Mediterranean way is not only delicious but extraordinarily healthy. In addition to helping prevent and even treat type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome... Why Flu Vaccines Do Not Work (Opinion) There are some interesting parallels between what we ingest and the consistent transformation of the flu virus. With the latest dietary guidelines calling for three servings of low fat or non fat dairy a day, the average family with two kids... Lifestyle Changes can Make Difference to Those with Polycystic Ovaries (Opinion) In each menstrual cycle, follicles grow on the ovaries. Within the follicles, eggs develop, one of which will be released into the Fallopian tubes (known as ovulation). The remaining follicles will degenerate. In the case of polycystic ovaries... Choosing Your Words Carefully may Improve Your Health and Wellbeing Your words create your reality. The kind of words we use to describe our situations and our lives are the way that we perceive our lives to be. Our perception then is the reality. When you say things like something is a disaster or you are... Bedbug Outbreak Sweeping Across America (NaturaNews) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held its first ever bedbug conference in April, in the face of the nation's largest outbreak of the insects since World War II. Bedbugs are bloodsucking insects that live in the folds of sheets... Hypnosis is Made of Three Main Components: Absorption, Dissociation and Suggestion Hypnosis is often called a 'trance state.' A trance state is an altered state that is different from normal wakening state characterized by beta waves in the brain. It is simply a heightened state of concentration and awareness. Most people... Swine Flu Vaccine Mandate for NY Health Care Workers Halted by Judge's Restraining Order (NaturalNews) Amid growing discontent among New York health care workers who are being forced to receive swine flu vaccine injections, the Public Employees Federation sued in state court to halt the mandate. Friday, a state Supreme Court judge... Ten questions about flu vaccines that doctors and health authorities refuse to answer (NaturalNews) Vaccine mythology remains rampant in both western medicine and the mainstream media. To hear the vaccination zealots say it, vaccines are backed by "good science," they've been "proven effective" and they're "perfectly safe." Oh really... [ send green star]
Dillon M.	November 05, 2009 3:33 AM H1N1 vaccine shortage fabricated to create hysteria, boost demand (NaturalNews) There's a fascinating book by author Robert Cialdini called Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion. As someone who frequently writes about Big Pharma's social engineering tactics... H1N1 swine flu infects commercial swine in USA, reports USDA (NaturalNews) The pork industry desperately wants you to believe "the Big Lie" about swine flu: That it can't infect pigs, and therefore it's perfectly safe to buy and eat lots and lots of pork products. It's a merry little tale, and it would be a... Proposed law would requiring employers to pay workers for sick time off would promote swine flu pandemic (NaturalNews) It sounds good at first: When employers send sick workers home so they don't spread swine flu around the work environment, they must still pay those workers for the full day's work. The idea behind this bill is that many workers can't afford... Tyson Foods Fined $500,000 in Death Of Worker Who Inhaled Chicken Processing Plant Fumes (NaturalNews) Tyson Foods has been found guilty of deliberately violating worker safety laws, leading directly to the death of a worker, and has been ordered to pay $500,000 and serve one year of probation. The punishment is the maximum penalty allowed... Chinese herbs may prevent diabetes in high risk people (NaturalNews) Type 2 diabetes is an international epidemic and 380 million people throughout the world are expected to develop the condition by 2025. The vast majority of the time, pre-diabetes (also called impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), which is... Chromium prevents diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity (NaturalNews) Of all the trace minerals, chromium may be the most beneficial to diabetes patients. It's an insulin potentiator, so it makes the body's own insulin production go further. If you have diabetes or blood sugar disorders, you... Dr. James Chappell featured on NaturalNews Talk Hour (NaturalNews) This week's NaturalNews Talk Hour features Dr. James Chappell, D.C., N.D., discussing "Disease Myths." Discover natural remedies that work to restore radiant health by clearing the body of dis-ease. The show runs this Thursday evening... [ send green star]
Dillon M.	November 06, 2009 12:51 AM What's really in that burger? E.coli and chicken feces both allowed by USDA (NaturalNews) There are 14 billion hamburgers consumed each year in the United States alone. The people who eat those burgers, though, have little knowledge of what's actually in them. Current USDA regulations, for example, openly allow beef contaminated... H1N1 vaccines too little, too late; most people already exposed and immune (opinion) (NaturalNews) The Big Pharma frenzy over H1N1 vaccines has turned into a circus of hilarious medical quackery thanks to the fact that by the time the vaccines are available, most people will have already been exposed to the virus. Hence, most people... Act Threatens Pennsylvanians with Government Takeover and Forced Vaccinations Pennsylvania House Bill 492, the Emergency Health Powers Act, was introduced by Rep. Ken Smith (D) on February 18, 2009, as an amendment to The Administrative Code of 1929 which outlines provisions for dealing with public health emergencies... Pomegranate Extracts Treat Diseases of Inflammation (NaturalNews) Emerging research continues to strengthen the evidence that pomegranate extracts can be used to treat chronic inflammation, and the diseases that go along with it. Short-term inflammation is a normal immune response, but chronic inflammation... Misleading Media Denies Connection between Mercury and Autism Several recent headlines about a study which concluded that mercury levels in children with autism were not significantly higher than those without have been widely distributed. Headlines reading "Mercury levels not related to autism Skip blah beige meals, go for phytonutrient rich colorful foods (NaturalNews) Phenolics. Flavonoids. Carotenoids. Quercetin. Phloridzin. What do these scientific names have in common? They are all types of phytonutrients, also called phytochemicals, found in fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and teas. And... Babies Receive Heart Transplants Instead of Vitamin D Treatment Cardiomyopathy is a rare but frequently fatal heart condition in infants and children. In many cases, doctors are unable to find the cause, and severe cases need to stay in the hospital while waiting for their last hope at life- a heart transplant... Potassium normalizes high blood pressure (NaturalNews) High blood pressure isn't a disease, it's just a noticeable symptom of a physiological imbalance with a biological cause. One of the most common biological causes of this symptom is a mineral deficiency. Specifically: Potassium... Watching TV Before Going to Bed Causes Chronic Health Problems (NaturalNews) Television viewing before bed is a significant contributor to chronic health problems, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and presented at the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep... Hypnosis Benefits the Immune System The flu is expected to reach more people this year compared to the average flu season. There are many uncertainties this year due to the H1N1 influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the H1N1 virus has caused the first... [ send green star]
Dillon M.	November 08, 2009 3:29 AM Orlando shooter, US army Fort Hood shooter both linked to psychiatric drugs (NaturalNews) US Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others in a violent attack at a Texas Army base this past week. He reportedly opened fire at the Fort Hood army base without any particular reason or motivation. In... Associated Press declares war on alternative medicine (opinion) (NaturalNews) The Associated Press has declared war on alternative medicine, publishing a series of stories attacking everything from nutritional therapies to bioidentical hormones. These stories, which are syndicated across thousands of websites around... Why Health Care Costs are So High (Opinion) Recently, USA Today has been running an interesting series of articles on our ridiculous health care system or, as reality would put it, our "disease care" system. While more and more Americans are concerned with the increasing costs of the... Corn Ethanol Biofuels Contaminated with Antibiotics (NaturalNews) Byproducts from the production of corn for ethanol biofuels have been found to be contaminated with antibiotics. "Ethanol's drug problem is just the latest of many reasons to impose a moratorium on production of fuels from grains," wrote... Learn about the Causes of Free Radical Stress Free radicals are atoms or molecules with an unpaired electron. They are very unstable, highly reactive particles, which collide with other molecules in the body, causing them to change structure. These molecules then become free radicals... New research: resveratrol improves diabetes by affecting the brain (NaturalNews) Think of a treatment for diabetes, and you probably think of a drug or natural therapy that targets the pancreas to help normalize blood sugar levels. Resveratrol, a phytochemical found in red grapes, has been shown to have a host of health... Learn the Truths and Myths of Morgellons The Mystery of Morgellons disease has been debated for years by medical professionals and lay persons who have dedicated their time to studying this cryptic and debilitating condition. Because of significant public pressure, Morgellons disease... Heed Natural Timing before Infant Introduction to Solid Food It is commonplace among modern mothers to begin introducing solid food to their babies as early as 4 months of age, yet babies in more primitive societies were mostly exclusively breastfed until 2 years of age. Given the archeological studies... Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs: How to Stop the Pain What exactly is "plantar fasciitis?" When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed it is called plantar fasciitis. This happens when you use your foot too much, such as an athlete who runs constantly. There can be trauma caused to the heel and... "Waste" Olive Extracts Find New Use as Natural Meat Preservative (NaturalNews) Olive extracts derived from the wastewater of olive oil processing are rich in antioxidants that can function effectively as natural meat preservatives, according to a study conducted by researchers from Food Science Australia and Argentina's... [ send green star]
Dillon M.	November 17, 2009 11:38 AM Today's Feature Stories: Phthalate warning: Drugs contain chemicals that "feminize" unborn baby boys (NaturalNews) In a bombshell finding that has far-reaching implications for society and culture, scientists at the University of Rochester have found that phthalates -- the chemical found in many vinyl and plastic products -- tends to "feminize... Cancer Screening is Essentially Useless; Experts Finally Begin Questioning Sanity of "Routine Screening" (NaturalNews) Cancer experts are expressing increasing concern over the explosion of campaigns urging people to get regularly screened for a wide variety of cancers, warning that such programs may do more harm than good. "It is a real problem," said... Vaccines and Pregnancy Do Not Mix From an internet forum: "I got both vaccines [seasonal and swine flu] on Thursday. I was 9 weeks pregnant. I miscarried on Sunday. I was told by several doctors to get these vaccines. Now I wish I followed my gut feeling and not get them... Drugs used in the young for mood disorders, pain and epilepsy may cause adult psychiatric disorders (NaturalNews) There's nothing new about the fact drugs come loaded with possible side effects ranging from the mild to the life-threatening. However, exactly what those side effects are isn't always clear until widely taken have... Not-So-Surprising Finding: Study Links HFCS to Hypertension Yet another study is linking the consumption of high fructose corn syrup to poor health, this time in the form of increased risk for hypertension. Quick, someone alert the Corn Refiners Association so they can issue a denial! You really... Avocados offer remarkable benefits for skin health (NaturalNews) Avocados are Mother Nature's skin moisturizer. With their healthy fats and phytonutrients, they offer remarkable benefits to human skin -- both when eaten and when used topically. Here, we present a collection of supporting information... Genetically engineered hormones used by dairy industry promote cancer (NaturalNews) An industry report claiming that the genetically-engineered hormone Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rBST) is safe has received criticism from the Cancer Prevention Coalition (CPC) for its dubious findings. Funded by producers of rBST, the... Flexitarians on the Rise as Informed Consumers Avoid Meat (NaturalNews) An increasing number of people in First World countries are becoming "flexitarians," or people who still eat meat (and are not, therefore, vegetarian) but who try to limit their intake of it and actively seek out regular vegetarian meals... Eggplant Cures Skin Cancer An ingredient in common eggplant has been shown to cure cancer. The eggplant extract is a phytochemical called solasodine glycoside, or BEC5. Dr. Bill E. Cham discovered it, after hearing of a folk medicine cure from Australian farmers. They... It is Olive Picking Time: Time to Renew Your Health Fresh olive oil is ideal for internal cleansings and for use as a natural health tool. What better way to start than with some freshly pressed olive oil? Olive oil has been used for centuries for its anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti... More Research Reveals the Role of Hypnotherapy [ send green star]
Dillon M.	November 17, 2009 11:43 AM What the Inventor of the Flu Shot NOW Thinks of the Vaccine... Have you noticed the latest scare tactics used to offload swine flu vaccines? This Bee Product Has Enormous Benefits for Your Health A resinous substance from bees has been used since Egyptian times for its health benefits. Can You Trust Your Eyes? You Might Be Deceived Fascinating video explains what it is that determines what you actually see. Omega-3 Benefits Your Baby's Brain and Eyes This healthy fat may supercharge your baby’s brain for life … but many are deficient. One More Reason to Ban Artificial Sweeteners from Your Diet Do you still believe that artificial sweeteners are safe and healthy? Beware because you are being dangerously misled … [ send green star]
Dillon M.	November 18, 2009 10:26 AM Today's Feature Stories: Suzanne Somers speaks out against the conventional cancer industry: mammograms, chemotherapy vs. alternative cures (NaturalNews) As the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Knockout: Interviews with doctors who are curing cancer," Suzanne Somers is making waves across the cancer industry. Her powerful, inspired message of informed hope is reaching millions of... American Cancer Society admits mammograms and cancer screenings are over-hyped (NaturalNews) Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society, recently participated in an interview with the New York Times concerning a Journal of the American Medical Association analysis of breast and prostate cancer... One in Three Cancers Diagnosed with Free Mammogram Screening Is an "Overdiagnosis" (NaturalNews) In countries with public breast cancer screening programs, one in every three diagnosed with invasive breast cancers would never have produced symptoms in a patient before she died of other causes, a new study has revealed. "Screening... Men can slash risk of highly lethal prostate cancer naturally (NaturalNews) As NaturalNews previously reported, low level prostate cancer is often over-diagnosed, over-treated and non-lethal. However, there's no denying that high-grade prostate... Get to Know Vitamin D: Part II The first part of this article began a series of questions and answers aimed at introducing vitamin D and describing its importance to health. This part continues the series with a focus on sources of vitamin D, along with information on... Wild Burdock Root Cleanses Blood, Clears Acne and Speeds Weight Loss As the days get cooler and wild plants seem few and far between, Burdock (Arctium lappa) can still be found in large quantity. Burdock root is a versatile vegetable and one of the finest healing herbs known to cleanse the blood. In... Medicinal properties of sage revealed (NaturalNews) Of all the culinary herbs, sage is perhaps the one with the broadest range of medicinal uses. As you'll see in the collection of quotes about sage shown below, sage is anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial... Juggle to Improve Your Brain Juggling boosts brain development in surprising ways. This type of hands-on learning accelerates the growth of nerve connections in the brain's white as well as grey matter. Researchers at the University of Oxford provided juggling training... Probiotics reduce food allergies, skin reactions (Natural News) Most health conscious people know of the positive effects on digestion from using probiotic supplements. Many take probiotic supplements after using antibiotics to replace the good intestinal flora bacteria indiscriminately killed by antibiotic... Vegetarians Have Lower Cancer Risk Than Meat Eaters (NaturalNews) Vegetarians are significantly less likely to develop cancer than non-vegetarians, according to a study conducted by researchers from universities in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and published in the British Journal of Cancer Choose Naturally Colored Cotton Most people think that cotton only comes in the color white and then needs to be dyed, but in reality cotton can be grown in a variety of colors including tan, green, [ send green star]

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