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Beverage companies plan to lower sugar content 50% to avoid government sugar tax

12/1/2016 - The threat of being subjected to a government sugar tax is prompting British beverage manufacturers to reduce sugar content by more than 50 percent in their products. British supermarket chain Tesco recently announced it will cut sugar levels in all 251 of its soft drink products to less than 5 grams...

Common household toxins you should avoid - especially if you have children

10/4/2016 - Most parents know that their children should be kept away from things like fire, bleach and other recognizably hazardous things. But what about less obvious hazards? With the way the world works today, it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern what may or may not be a potential threat. Parents...

Woman gives birth to healthy baby in rainforest stream to avoid unnatural hospital setting

7/19/2016 - A woman living in Australia was so determined to avoid spending time in the hospital, that she actually gave birth in a rainforest stream. When she was pregnant with her fourth child at age 39, doctors told Simone Thurber that her pregnancy would be high-risk. She says she decided to follow her gut...

Top 10 cancer-causing food ingredients to avoid and why

6/21/2016 - When our grandparents were young, the grocery stores must have looked very different. Back then, nobody was concerned about cancer, and the food was healthier and purer than what we find on the market today. In our ever-changing, modern world, it is a huge challenge to eat healthy foods all the time....

Avoid highly acidic foods, and you can dramatically reduce your chances of getting cancer

6/19/2016 - Many people have heard or read about how avoiding acidic foods and eating more alkaline ones can help reduce your risk of cancer, but often without understanding the definitions of "acidic" and "alkaline" being used. Acidic and alkaline substances are, in a sense, chemical opposites. When they react,...

Warning: Avoid Walmart's 'great value unmeltable ice cream sandwiches'

6/7/2016 - It might sound odd or just plain loony to insist that ice cream doesn't melt, but one Cincinnati mom made the rather remarkable discovery that, yes, sometimes ice cream won't melt. We'll explain. She made her startling discovery after her son accidentally left his great value ice cream sandwich...

Air pollution now so bad that pregnant women are being told to move to the countryside to avoid increased risk of stillbirth

6/5/2016 - It's every expectant mother's worst nightmare: successfully getting through nine months of pregnancy only to suffer a stillbirth at the end. Most pregnant women do everything possible to avoid putting their baby in harm's way, from making dietary changes to avoiding risky activities. However, few women...

Avoid these foods from China: they are filled with plastic, pesticides and cancer-causing chemicals

5/6/2016 - Generally speaking, quality control and employee health are not issues that Chinese industry or the Chinese government are overly concerned about, especially in comparison to U.S. and European standards. But there are some foods and products you should definitely avoid completely if they are produced...

Tidal wave of food manufacturers switching to sunflower oil to avoid toxic GMO corn, soy and canola oils

4/6/2016 - In an effort to avoid the health-harming problems caused by GMO soy, corn and canola oils, food manufacturers are turning to the cleaner, non-GMO benefits of sunflower oil. Furthermore, sunflower oil is void of trans fats, another plus when it comes to maintaining good health. Of course, by now we're...

Avoid being victimized by martial law with these helpful preparedness tips

1/10/2016 - The concept of martial law is one that is often confusing. The textbook definition is a rule of law imposed by the highest-ranking military officer, either as a military governor or as the leader of the nation, in place of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches. But many people think that,...

Planned Parenthood video shows abortionists laughing at the sound of a baby's skull cracking, talking about how to avoid getting caught trafficking baby parts

9/23/2015 - An impressed Planned Parenthood medical assistant can be heard on camera saying, "Five stars!" looking at a high-quality, newly-harvested fetal heart lying in a Petri dish. This heart is one of several organs and limbs that had just been meticulously extracted from a living fetus. The sight of the extracted...

The top reasons to avoid MSG: An industry secret ingredient for food addiction

8/3/2015 - Most people have seen signs in Chinese and other restaurants proclaiming that their food is "MSG free" or a note on the menu letting diners know that is it possible to have their food prepared without monosodium glutamate. One of the big reasons that consumers became aware of this artificial ingredient...

Top 10 reasons to avoid toxic high-fructose corn syrup

8/1/2015 - High-fructose corn syrup is a sugar that begins as a corn starch and through processing becomes a very sweet syrup. Processing the corn converts glucose into fructose, creating a very concentrated sugar. While table sugar and HFCS have molecular similarities, the way the human body processes HFCS can...

How to avoid inadvertently poisoning your food when making home-cooked meals

7/18/2015 - When it comes to cooking at home, most health-conscious folks would probably say that their aim is to prepare wholesome, savory meals in the cleanest way possible for their families. However, unless these foods are cooked properly at the right temperatures and for the appropriate lengths of time, they...

Breast Cancer Fund exposes the cancer-causing chemicals lurking in food

7/16/2015 - I'm certain if you were to poll women and ask whether they'd rather have lawns with no weeds or be able to keep their breasts, the answer would be the latter! And yet billions of tons of pesticides are spread all over our lawns, on our kids' soccer fields, at our parks and on our crops, regardless of...

FDA outlawed dangerous trans fats, but not until 2018 - Here's how to avoid these poisons now

7/14/2015 - In 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that trans fats weren't fit for human consumption, but they refused to prohibit their use. Two years later, the agency finally got around to banning them, but that ban won't come into effect for another three years, and even when it does,...

Candida causing foods to avoid on an anti-fungal diet or detox

7/12/2015 - Candida is a more common problem than most people realize. The right supplements can certainly help, but unfortunately, Candida albicans and other species of Candida (there are over 20 of them) will bounce back if you do not follow the most effective and necessary change – radically changing your...

Another solid reason to avoid Starbucks: Their new 'coconut milk' is low-quality junk food

4/29/2015 - Starbucks has become ubiquitous internationally. It has its pleasant atmosphere and conveniences. But even with Starbucks' high prices, Consumer Reports has rated McDonald's cheaper coffee above Starbucks' burnt bean offerings. Starbucks recently debuted its very own "coconut milk." But is it a healthy...

GMO basics for natural health - How to avoid and why you may need to detox

4/22/2015 - GMOs are genetically modified foods made from combing genes from two or more unrelated species into one organism. The two most common types of genetic modifications are modifying crops to produce pesticides or modifying crops to be immune to herbicides (making them Roundup ready). Sugar beets have been...

Dietary recommendations to avoid fat were wrong, based on zero evidence

3/23/2015 - Everything Americans and Britons have been told for the past 50 years about the "dangers" of cholesterol is patently false, admits an eye-opening new report by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a federal panel run by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture. In...

The 10 most common environmental toxins to avoid and why

3/19/2015 - If you're suffering with chronic health conditions like fatigue, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease or cancer, it's probably due to a toxic overload within your body. Yet, most conventionally-trained doctors know little about safe detoxification programs. Don't wait for Western medicine to...

Get healthy quickly - avoid these common mistakes that slow down your health goals

12/31/2014 12:44:31 AM - For most people, learning about natural health, which, incidentally, is the only kind of health there is, includes many of these common pitfalls that impede healing. The average person, especially those under 50, can achieve a high level of health very quickly, but it's rare. The reason for this is...

Naturally avoid and eliminate cancer in 2015 and beyond

12/28/2014 4:05:31 PM - Chances are, you or someone you know has either had a brush with or succumbed to cancer. This destructive disease has been rising steadily and will likely claim the top spot in the leading cause of death in the next few years, with very little hope from the conventional model in turning the tide. To...

5 quick and simple steps to avoid overeating during the holidays

12/13/2014 - When you tip the scale on January 2, 2015, what number do you want to see? Your current weight plus 10-15 pounds? I didn't think so. The problem is that so many of us succumb to the desire for immediate, temporary taste bud gratification (even though most holiday treats don't really taste that...

Sinus infections - How to avoid and cure naturally

12/7/2014 - There's nothing quite like a sinus infection. You get to experience non-stop pressure and pain. Your face hurts. Your head hurts. Possibly, your teeth hurt as well. Left untreated, the infection can involve the bones of the face and in rare cases, can actually spread to the brain. Our sinuses are...

How to avoid GMOs when you're on a budget

12/1/2014 - Story by Daisy Luther, republished from Eat Local Grown with additional editing by Natural News. What's the most controversial topic at the grocery store these days? It's GMOs. Should you consume them? Are they okay in moderation? Should you strictly avoid them at all times? And if so, how...

The causes of colds and flu and how to avoid them this winter

11/26/2014 - The common cold and flu are believed by most physicians to be caused by exposure and susceptibility to a variety of common viruses. However, not everyone catches a cold or flu when exposed, which indicates it's the strength of the host that dictates whether you come down with an infection. For example,...

Improve your skin health and avoid skin cancer naturally

11/26/2014 - For millions of people, around the world, perfect skin seems like a distant dream. The American Academy of Dermatology reveals that acne affects 40 - 50 million Americans, at a cost of over $2 billion per year. Every year, in the United States, 5 million people are treated for skin cancer - at a cost...

Top foods to avoid and to eat when diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

10/24/2014 - According to the American College of Cardiology, atrial fibrillation, which results in racing heartbeats or ones that are arrhythmic, affects over 2.5 million Americans. Also referred to as "AFib," the fluctuations in heartbeat occur when the heart's electrical system is essentially thrown off, sending...

Obama says can't get Ebola from bus; CDC says avoid public trans; contaminated taxis infect people in Liberia

10/16/2014 - Anyone still taking cues from the federal government about how to deal with the prospect of contracting Ebola is going to have a difficult time making sense of all the contradicting information. On Thursday, Barack Obama told West Africans that it is impossible to catch Ebola while riding the bus, which...

Candida overgrowth - 12 things you absolutely need to avoid if you have it

9/8/2014 - Proper management of the digestive system could easily be one of the most important health practices one can do on a day-to-day basis in order to obtain good health. However, a severely compromised food supply and chemical filled world has made it very difficult to achieve that important goal. This...

Brown recluse spider bites are on the rise - learn how to avoid them and what to do in case of a bite

9/2/2014 - Medical toxicologists from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, have warned of a recent increase in brown recluse spider bites. Although bites from this spider are almost always harmless, in rare cases they can lead to life-threatening complications. Also known as the violin spider, a brown...

How to avoid GMOs

8/18/2014 11:10:34 AM - The best way to avoid genetically modified foods is to know which foods are genetically modified and which foods are not. It helps to understand the difference between heirlooms, hybrids, and GMOs. With heirlooms, you save the seeds of a fruit or vegetable with favorable characteristics. Other than...

One more good reason to avoid processed dairy: it shockingly contains hidden MSG

8/9/2014 - The risks of flavor enhancing food additive MSG (monosodium glutamate) are well known to many NaturalNews readers. MSG should be avoided, considering the fact that it is a dangerous excitotoxin that kills brain cells in the hypothalamus, promotes obesity and liver disease, and is linked to seizures,...

Lexapro weight-gain side effects - here's how to avoid this common problem with antidepressants

7/24/2014 - Of all the potential side effects associated with antidepressant drug use, weight gain is one of the most familiar. Reports indicate that as many as 25 percent of people who take antidepressant medications like Lexapro and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) wind up gaining weight...

Top 5 foods to NOT eat to avoid belly fat

7/7/2014 - No one wants to be overweight, but there's something about belly fat that seems worse than other types. Even the names make us cringe: Muffin top. Beer belly. Spare tire. Widening at the waistline, however, is not just aesthetically unpleasant; it's also bad for your health. Studies have shown that...

Top five foods to eat to avoid belly fat

6/17/2014 - Studies have linked excess belly fat to high blood pressure, heart disease and even premature death, yet millions of Americans remain overweight, packing on pounds and inches each year. (1) While getting adequate exercise is certainly a key component in keeping belly fat at bay, there are dietary changes...

The top seven GMO crops you should avoid like the plague

6/8/2014 - Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are plant and meat products that have had their DNA altered and possibly mutated in some laboratory, and it's all coined as the evolution of science and biotechnology for agriculture in order to fool the masses into believing that it's for "our own good." They (biotech...

Research reveals why people avoid taking positive action while preferring emptiness, failure and self-deprivation

6/6/2014 - We live in a world where success and fulfillment come from taking positive actions. Inactivity leads to failure, emptiness and despair. Interestingly, if there is one thing that many unfulfilled people lack, it is the ability to take action in the direction of their dreams. This may be why personal...

Type 2 diabetes diet: What to eat, what to avoid and how to get healthier with every meal

5/27/2014 2:43:44 AM - There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 usually appears in childhood, and its symptoms can be quite abrupt and severe. Type 2 diabetes is more common, and its symtoms present more gradually. It can develop at any age and is considered preventable. Early symptoms of the disease can include fatigue, unexplained...

Top 5 foods to avoid this summer

5/15/2014 - - Are all natural foods good for all of us all of the time? Ayurveda, the ancient Indian source of life, says no because each food has qualities and actions that affect us differently, depending on our natural constitution, imbalances, the season and other factors. The ideal way to choose your diet...

Avoid menopause induced bone loss and disease

5/8/2014 - Unfortunately, conventional medicine has done a poor job helping women to avoid the health risks associated with menopause. Just to be clear - an excessive loss of hormones will cause a loss of energy, muscle mass, bone strength, cognitive function and memory. With an estimated 6,000 women per day,...

Simple ways to avoid GMO foods

3/16/2014 - Thanks to the efforts of Natural News and some other news sources, an increasing number of Americans are becoming more aware of just how damaging to the world's food system genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have become. The rise in food allergies and gluten sensitivities are evidence that GM foods...

Reasons to avoid the use of prescription sleeping pills

3/11/2014 - Even if you have trouble sleeping, you should still avoid taking sleeping pills because there have been recent headlines linking some of these pills to death. In a new study in the journal BMJ Open, it has been proved that even occasional use of prescription pills increases the risk of cancer and...

Avoid eating dangerous, genetically engineered foods at your dining table

3/3/2014 - The growth of genetically modified foods continues to rise in the U.S. and around the world with the aggressive tactics of the biotech industry. This growth has contributed to an increase in invasive superweeds and rising challenges for organic farmers. GMOs have not been tested for safety for human...

North Carolina warns residents to avoid water and fish from contaminated Dan River

2/15/2014 - North Carolina has beautiful countryside, with the Appalachian mountains rolling through its western lands. A nice sprawl of rivers work their way through the state. Near the northern border winds Dan River. Once a serene river to fish from and an excellent source of fresh water, it has now become clouded...

Avoid common painkillers and cold remedies that destroy your liver and more

1/2/2014 - Do you know what over-the-counter pharmaceuticals Tylenol, Excedrin, NyQuil, Theraflu and prescription painkillers Vicoden and Percocet have in common? They all contain an ingredient that has forced almost 80,000 ER (emergency room) visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and around 500 deaths annually. That...

Six good reasons to avoid conventional grocery store milk

11/16/2013 - You've probably heard misguided nutrition advice telling you that low-fat dairy is good for you. You might also hear "be sure it's pasteurized, because raw dairy products are dangerous." In fact, the truth is that the low-fat, pasteurized, homogenized, GMO grain-fed, hormone and antibiotic-laced milk...

Avoid cancer with these lifestyle habits

9/29/2013 - Cancer is one of the deadliest and most feared diseases of people all over the world these days. Twelve million individuals living in America alone were diagnosed with this disease in 2008. Five years later, more than 1.6 million new cases were diagnosed. A few of the known ways to prevent cancer is...

Is almond milk good for you? Importance of reading the label to avoid potential carcinogen

9/24/2013 - Almond milk is often used as a substitute for dairy or soy milk because of its unique health benefits. This milk contains no saturated fat, has fewer calories than soy milk and is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin E. However, it is important to read the label, since some almond milks contain a controversial...

Why you should avoid taking the seasonal flu vaccine

9/21/2013 - Every year around this time, the vaccine industry, through its vast network of corporate-government health agencies and mass media partners, begins drumming fear into the minds of the public about seasonal flu in order to drive as many people as possible to get vaccinated with a flu shot. And it seems...

Avoid West Nile naturally with these tips and immune-boosting supplements

9/1/2013 - The degree of morbidity from West Nile virus infected mosquitoes is low. According to the CDC, only around one in five humans infected get sick. That sickness is usually a nasty bout with the flu, but one in 150 who are infected can be affected more seriously with pneumonia, paralysis, or death. Then...

Six reasons to avoid carrageenan in your alternative milk products and food purchases

9/1/2013 - Carrageenan is a food processing additive used exclusively for binding, emulsifying, and creating texture, especially as a fat substitute. It is initially extracted from red seaweed as a substance without any nutritional or taste value. Degraded carrageenan, processed with acid solutions, is considered...

Possible negative impacts of GMOs on health and skin: How to avoid GMOs in skincare products

8/22/2013 - Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are plants and other living organisms derived from modern molecular biotechnology techniques that alter the genetics of the organism. A large portion of the food supply in America is now produced with this technology. So far, GMO companies have been able to create...

Four ways to avoid premature aging and death

8/21/2013 - Don't believe what conventional medicine tells you about aging, degenerative disease and premature death. You can live a more productive, healthier and happier life - for many more years than your doctor believes and it has little to do with your genetics. In fact, proper diet and lifestyle choices...

Six easy steps to avoid common genetically modified foods

8/10/2013 - Awareness about the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food supply is at an all-time high throughout America, thanks in large part to the Proposition 37 ballot initiative in California. But many people are now asking the question, "If GMOs aren't labeled, how can I know whether...

Four common formaldehyde releasers to avoid in your cosmetics and skin care

7/24/2013 - Formaldehyde is a highly toxic chemical that is still used under the guise of different ingredient names that don't include "formaldehyde" in the title in a large number of products that are frequently in close contact with consumers. More often than not, even if we are diligent in avoiding formaldehyde...

How marinating your meat can help you avoid getting cancer

7/9/2013 - A plethora of scientific research has been published in recent years condemning grilled, fried, and other aggressively-cooked meats as harmful to health -- and for good reason, as overcooking meat has, indeed, been shown to degrade its nutritional profile, and in some cases even make it carcinogenic....

Obamacare causes huge decrease in job growth as employers aim to avoid penalties

4/21/2013 - As the nation gears up to usher in some of the first installments of Obamacare, job growth appears to be grinding to a halt, particularly within the small business sector, according to new reports. An expert economist analyzing the latest employment figures says the rapid decrease in job growth that...

Avoid these common migraine triggers

4/13/2013 - There are two basic types of headaches with minor subdivisions: Tension headaches and migraine headaches. The most common is a tension headache, which affects different parts of the head with a dull ache that is usually easily remedied or simply ignored. It can be ignored because it is not as debilitating...

Spiritual, psychological and holistic reasons to avoid the positive thinking mentality

3/11/2013 - Mention a problem to just about anyone and you'll be inundated with positive advice. "Things will get better soon. Just keep a positive outlook. Chin up, my friend! Behind every dark cloud is a silver lining. When one door closes, another opens. Your attitude determines your altitude. You'll be fine....

Avoid hidden allergens in food to kick chronic pain and feel great

1/9/2013 3:03:23 PM - If you're one of many of the world's citizens suffering from chronic pain, you're not alone. An estimated 60 percent or more of Americans suffer from food sensitivities and allergies, hidden culprits of chronic pain. It is rare indeed to find an individual who has no food allergies or sensitivities...

Seven reasons why people keep themselves way too busy

12/5/2012 - Do you keep yourself too busy for your own good? If chronic busy-ness is causing you stress, but you can't seem to slow down, there may be deeper reasons for it. Some people would rather deal with being too busy than deal with what is really bothering them. Here are seven reasons why (in my experience...

Avoid these six foods that could trigger acid reflux and IBS symptoms

11/22/2012 - Acid reflux or heartburn is a fairly common digestive problems that is annoying and uncomfortable, but not serious unless it becomes chronic. Then it's called GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease), which gets to the point of seriously irritating the esophagus. Symptoms include chest pains, upper...

How to avoid GM foods when grocery shopping

10/31/2012 - A new Californian law may require manufacturers in the United States to label genetically modified foods but even if California passes this law now and other states follow suit, it could be a long time before labeling is the norm. As many as 70 to 80 percent of the packaged foods in the supermarket...

Avoid GMOs in gluten-free baked goods this holiday season with these tips

10/16/2012 - With the holiday baking season just around the corner, ingredients that are free of harmful substances and GMOs are an important consideration. After all, poisoning friends and family is not exactly the model of holiday cheer. For those avoiding gluten, attention is turned to an array of gluten-free...

Dangerous food additives to avoid during pregnancy

9/6/2012 - Pregnancy can be a very overwhelming time for mothers. Making sure to follow a sound regimen to support the growing baby and staying away from harmful substances is a common goal in most pregnancies. Most people are aware of the importance of avoiding tobacco, illegal drugs, and alcohol, but there are...

Eliminate and avoid mosquitoes naturally without dangerous pesticides and commercial repellents

8/23/2012 - Summertime is prime time for mosquitoes and this year appears to be a banner year for the annoying and potentially dangerous disease-carrying, blood-sucking pests. The good news is that mosquitoes can be eliminated and avoided naturally without resorting to dangerous pesticides. Eliminate or treat...

Seven toxic foods, drinks, and additives to cut out of your diet for good

8/7/2012 - With so much conflicting information out there about which foods are healthy and which foods are not, it can be difficult for many people to determine how best to approach a healthy lifestyle that includes eating well. But a good place to start is to avoid these seven toxic foods, beverages, and additives...

Pregnant? How to avoid hospital Hep B vaccine woes

6/28/2012 - A recent news story described a newborn being taken away from her mother shortly after birth because of the mother's refusal to allow the child to be vaccinated with a Hepatitis B vaccine. In my law practice, I hear stories from time to time about newborns being vaccinated in the hospital after birth...

Infographic unveiled: Top Ten GMO Foods to Avoid Eating

6/1/2012 10:21:10 PM - We here at NaturalNews.com pride ourselves in providing our readers with the most valuable, up-to-date news and information on a wide range of health-related issues, but we especially like to discuss nutrition because so much of our health depends on what we put in our bodies - and what we don't put...

GMO alert: top 10 genetically modified foods to avoid eating

5/1/2012 - There is a conspiracy of selling out happening in America. Politics and personal interest it would seem determine government policies over and above health and safety issues. When President Obama appointed Michael Taylor in 2009 as senior adviser for the FDA, a fierce protest ensued from consumer groups...

The top 5 foods to avoid if you have gluten intolerance and wheat allergies

2/29/2012 - Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, semolina, kamut, barley, spelt, triticale, bulgur and rye and forms an elastic-type protein that helps bind molecules, causing flours to rise during baking. Its presence in certain flours contributes to a delicious, chewy bagel or bread dough; however, it is...

Natural remedies to avoid depression this winter without using medical drugs

1/4/2012 - If you live in the upper reaches of the Northern Hemisphere, winter can often mean a seemingly interminable period of cold weather and short days. For many, the lack of sunshine, combined with life stress factors, can lead to depression. Often people fail to recognize depression for what it is, treating...

Avoid artificial fragrances

9/21/2011 - We live in a world where we are bombarded with artificially scented products. The chemicals that are often used to formulate these fragrances are toxic to the human body over time. There are many people who are allergic to heavy scents. This is because these often contain chemicals that cause irritation...

Avoid aluminum - Locate the unexpected sources of aluminum in products

8/26/2011 - Senile dementia is the term given to many different diseases producing dementia. Over half of all dementia cases are sufferers of Alzheimer's disease. Protect yourself as best you can by avoiding products containing aluminum. Memory loss is not the only indication of Alzheimer's disease, since in...

How to avoid GMO's

8/15/2011 - Genetically modified organisms (GMO`s) have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetically engineering techniques. This technology is thought to increase food yields and create super foods that grow larger and are more resilient to pests. Despite mounting evidence, the FDA and food industry...

Choose organics to avoid artificial dyes, pesticides linked to ADHD

4/14/2011 - The US food supply is riddled with petroleum-based, artificial food dyes and synthetic chemical pesticides, both of which have been linked to causing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral problems in children. So in order to avoid them, the Organic Trade Association (OTA)...

Europeans warned to avoid drinking milk or eating vegetables due to high radiation levels

4/12/2011 - The radiation risk from Fukushima is "no longer negligable," says CRIIRAD, the French research authority on radioactivity. It is now warning expectant mothers and young children to avoid drinking milk or rainwater. They should also avoid certain types of vegetables and cheese due to the dangerously...

Medical doctors speak out about why they avoid naked body scanners at airports

4/3/2011 - For those still contemplating whether or not the radiation emitted from airport naked body scanners is serious enough to avoid, you may be interested to know that many doctors routinely "opt out" and choose the full-body pat down instead because they recognize the inherent dangers associated with any...

Naturally avoid and correct dangerous anemia

3/23/2011 - Anemia is a blood condition in which the number and/or size of the red blood cells is reduced. Because red blood cells move oxygen from your lungs to the tissues, any decrease in size or amount limits how much oxygen is transported. Fortunately, anemia can usually be corrected through proper diet and/or...

Avoid petroleum in beauty products

3/8/2011 - Imagine a beautiful model walking into an automotive store and buying a quart of motor oil, then proceeding to pour it on her hair and smooth it into her face and arms. That picture might seem silly, but how many beauty products contain the same basic ingredient used in cars? Plenty. In fact, many people...

Avoid tooth cavities with five health tips

2/24/2011 - Here are 5 essential tips to avoid cavities this winter. 1. One Sweet Food Per Day - Instead of having sweets and desserts all day long, have only one dessert or sweet food source per day. By limiting the amount of sweets you consume each day, you limit blood sugar fluctuations. These fluctuations...

High Fructose Corn Syrup - Two reasons to avoid this Corn Sugar

12/29/2010 - The move is on to further muddy the waters pertaining to High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). The goal is to convince or confuse consumers into thinking that HFCS is like sugar by changing its name to Corn Sugar. While there are issues that surround processed sugar, HFCS or Corn Sugar presents a wider problem....

How to avoid eating Genetically Modified Foods

12/29/2010 - Concern about eating genetically modified foods alarms many health conscious consumers. Mike Adams has likened these genetically altered foods to the Frankenstein monster and has raised concerns about the FDA's approval of a genetically altered salmon for human consumption. He has called the GM salmon...

Probiotics - Avoid these three common mistakes and experience great health

12/10/2010 - Probiotics have become exceedingly popular in recent years - and with a good reason. These little inhabitants of our gut help us stay healthy by improving our digestion, enhancing immunity, and even normalizing cholesterol levels. However, not all probiotics are created equal. Nowadays the market is...

TSA turns off naked body scanners to avoid opt-out day protests

11/24/2010 - Anticipating a nationwide grassroots surge of protests against naked body scanners and aggressive pat-downs, the TSA simply turned off its naked body scanners on Wednesday and let air travelers walk right through security checkpoints without being X-rayed or molested. All across the country, air...

Healthier holiday recipes - Avoid the perils of ordinary store-bought turkey and ham

11/22/2010 - If you enjoy ham and turkey during the holiday, here are two healthier recipes which avoid the perils of ordinary store-bought turkey and ham while delivering mouth-watering tastes that are sure to please. It may take a bit of online searching and some extra dollars to come up with organic ham, turkey...

This Year Use Nature to Avoid and Beat Seasonal Colds and Flu

11/7/2010 - It's that time of year again for the oncoming cold and flu season. Everywhere we turn, we see the familiar signs advertising "Flu Shots" and "Free Flu Shots," while over-the-counter flu and cold medications line store shelves in prominent locations. Instead of giving in to the fear and hype about flu...

Some cancer industry groups finally admit that advice to avoid the sun may be causing vitamin D deficiencies

10/27/2010 - A major British cancer organization is preparing a new position statement on sun exposure that may acknowledge vitamin D deficiency as an effect of sun avoidance. "Cancer Research UK's SunSmart campaign encourages people to enjoy the sun safely and avoid exposures that lead to sunburn," reads the...

Reduce and Avoid Dangerous High Blood Pressure Naturally

10/14/2010 - According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three adults suffers with elevated blood pressure. That means that at least one third of our population is at risk of heart trouble. Fortunately high blood pressure can be corrected with common sense, simple dietary and lifestyle changes...

Avoid Sleep Mistakes That Lead to Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

10/3/2010 - Getting enough sleep is absolutely vital to preserving the health of the body. Considering how much stress is put upon the body on a daily basis, it is no miracle that sleep is one of the only ways for the body to recuperate and repair. What is little known about sleep, however, is the appropriate amount...

Avoid Overexposure to Aluminum

10/1/2010 - Recently, many people have become aware of the dangers of aluminum. It is likely that simply being around aluminum won't cause any damage to a person, but ingesting aluminum or absorbing it through the skin is possibly dangerous. Even though aluminum exposure is unavoidable, people can avoid additional,...

Five Simple Ways: Avoid GMOs

9/29/2010 - Do you mind eating genetically modified foods? Did you know that more than 2/3s of all processed foods contain genetically modified (GM) ingredients? What's more, none of these GM foods are labeled as being genetically engineered. There are, however, 5 simple ways you can avoid the thousands of genetically...

Avoid and Treat Dehydration during the Dog Days of Summer

8/16/2010 - The long hot dog days of summer have arrived, with temperatures across much of the country regularly reaching into the upper 90's and beyond for days on end. With the heat comes a heightened risk of losing too much of our bodies fluids. Our bodies are normally about two-thirds water. When levels dip...

New Cancer Guidelines Reverse Decades of Advice for Patients to Avoid Exercise

7/20/2010 - A new set of national guidelines for cancer patients presented at this year's meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is reversing decades of common mainstream advice for such patients to avoid exercise. Instead, the new guidelines advise patients to "avoid inactivity" and to boost...

Safely Avoid and Remove Dangerous Man-Made Fluoride, Part II

6/2/2010 - In the first part of this article, we looked at the dangers of man-made fluoride and some ways to avoid and minimize fluoride ingestion and exposure. Today we will take a look at some of the best and safest ways to remove fluoride from our bodies. Removing Fluoride from our Bodies: The use of...

Safely Avoid and Remove Dangerous Man-Made Fluoride, Part I

5/23/2010 - Thanks to mass fluoridation of our municipal water supplies and inclusion of man-made fluoride in toothpastes and other dental and consumer products, most of us regularly consume dangerous amounts of a dangerous form of fluoride. Despite claims of dental health improvement, such fluoride actually leads...

More Reasons to Avoid Fast Food at All Costs (Opinion)

5/11/2010 - Most people are aware of the many health issues associated with the regular consumption of fast food. It's now common knowledge that the meats at such restaurants are some of the poorest quality and are unfit for human consumption. This apparently applies not only to the meats but also to the so-called...

Heal Yourself in 15 Days by eating MORE (not less)

3/4/2010 - Can you really heal yourself by eating more food? It seems counterintuitive, but in this article -- part eleven of our 15-day self-healing series -- I'm going to share with you how eating more food can actually be a powerful tool in accelerating your body's own natural healing potential. But there's...

Build a Good Natural Foundation for the Best Health and Longevity

2/5/2010 - Whether you want to live longer and healthier or you want to address a specific health concern, building a good healthy natural foundation is essential. Just like you cannot expect to get good results from patching a roof on a building with a shaky foundation, the same is true of your body. To build...

Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup in Beverages and Processed Foods

1/27/2010 - If you think consuming products with high fructose corn syrup is a good way to avoid sugar, think again. You are better off with sugar! Of course, you probably know by now that any aspartame type sweetener is out of the question. But high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is also a very poor choice. HFCS...

How to Avoid Foods Made with GMOs (Opinion)

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Why and How to Avoid GMO Foods

10/13/2009 - Author's Note The number 8 at the beginning of a PLU is not being used to identify GMOs. This from a recent article by Jeffrey Smith posted late Feb 2010 in Huffington Post. The 8 was proposed but never followed up on. Until Smith's recent post, all other sources used by the author were claiming the...

Lifestyle Changes to Prevent and Even Reverse Heart Disease

10/7/2009 - Heart Disease takes the lives of more people in the Western world than any other illness. While up to 90% of heart disease is entirely preventable, the modern lifestyle is out of alignment with true health. Many people may think the dietary changes recommended in this article are too extreme or require...

Urgent: What to Do If You Cannot Avoid Flu Shots or are Exposed to Virus Shedding

9/26/2009 - Many of us are going to do what we can to avoid the swine flu vaccinations. But thus far, all the petitions and legal maneuvers have failed. Instead, legal enforcement measures are increasing, with three USA states, Maine, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma having passed legislation to ensure everyone gets...

Avoid Milk Allergies and Lactose Intolerance

6/17/2009 - Milk is an unhealthy food that is unnatural for the human body. Everyone is at some level intolerant to it. But there are some who have a more severe problem with it. If you are described as `lactose intolerant` it means you lack the enzyme `lactase` needed to break down milk sugar, or `lactose`. People...

More Than 70 Companies Vow to Avoid Genetically Modified Sugar Beets

5/27/2009 - More than 70 companies have signed a pledge promising to avoid using sugar from genetically modified sugar beets "wherever possible." Genetically modified sugar beets, engineered by the Monsanto Corporation to be resistant to its herbicide Roundup, were first harvested in fall 2008. By now, sugar...

Why You Should Avoid Fructose Sweetened Beverages

5/6/2009 - A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (April 20th, 2009) shows the difference in how the sugars fructose and glucose affect the body. Fructose showed more harmful effects such as increasing belly fat, higher cholesterol levels and increased insulin resistance. The study was...

Avoid Perflourinated Chemicals when Having Trouble Getting Pregnant

2/12/2009 - It is a situation that many couples are faced with. Why is it taking so long to get pregnant? This can be a frustrating situation and brings many questions that demand answers. You should certainly consider seeking the help of a fertility doctor but you should also take a look at the chemicals that...

Seven Good Reasons to Avoid Cow's Milk

1/7/2009 - Drink all of your milk is a phrase many people grew up hearing. Yet evidence increasingly suggests that milk is not as healthy as it has been believed to be. Health concious people are giving up milk and turning to alternatives. Here are 7 reasons why all of us can consider avoiding cow's milk: 1)...

Why You Should Avoid Fast Food at All Costs

1/6/2009 - Most people today are usually aware that fast food is not the healthiest food to eat. Typically, the majority of people eat fast food several times a week or more. People generally eat fast food for a few main reasons, mostly because it's convenient, cheap and usually tastes pretty good. The cost...

Top Five Ways to Avoid GMOs in Your Food

11/20/2008 - Recent polls across the world have consistently shown that, if they had a choice, 90% of people would actively seek to avoid GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in their food. The large multinational corporations of the world have gone through extensive measures to ensure the citizens of most nations...

Six Good Reasons to Avoid the Flu Shot

10/27/2008 - Every year it is recommended that people get a flu shot to avoid spending time feeling horrendously bad over the winter. Elderly people are especially warned that without a flu shot, their health could be in serious jeopardy. In recent years, this warning has been extended to children, and more recently...

How to Beat and Prevent the Avian Flu and Other Influenzas

4/23/2008 - Are you worried about the possible outbreak of the Avian Flu among humans? Perhaps you should be! I hope that all of the publicity about the Bird Flu proves to be a false alarm, as well as the theories that it may be a deliberately engineered flu, but I have to tell you that from what I have learned...

Healing Illness - A Natural Anti-Cancer Protocol

3/10/2008 - Western medicine treats the body as a collection of parts instead of as a synergistic organism. When it comes to treating broken bones and injured body parts, mainstream Western medicine is unequaled. When this same approach is used to treat illness and disease - fixing or repairing the parts where...

Bristol-Myers Squibb to Pay Half a Billion Dollars to Settle Doctor Kickback Charges and Avoid Prosecution

1/3/2008 - The pharmaceutical company Apothecon and its parent, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, have agreed to a comprehensive settlement in a variety of federal and state lawsuits that accused the companies of myriad degrees of financial misconduct. The settlement was announced by U.S. attorney Michael J....

Processed Meat Unsafe For Human Consumption; Cancer Experts Warn of Dietary Dangers

11/25/2007 - World cancer experts have finally declared what NaturalNews readers learned nearly four years ago: That processed meats cause cancer, and anyone seeking to avoid cancer should avoid eating all processed meats for life. Hundreds of cancer researchers took part in a five-year project spanning more than...

Governor Schwarzenegger Backs Aerial Biochemical Spraying That Harms Children

10/25/2007 - On September 9th, 2007 several planes hired by the State of California Food and Agricultural Department (CDFA) flying at an altitude of approximately 500ft sprayed the untested biochemical, CheckMate®OLR-F, on over 30,000 citizens in Monterey and other surrounding cities in California....

The top five cancer-causing foods

4/24/2007 - Ever wonder which foods should be strongly avoided by those at high risk for cancer? We can begin identifying cancer-causing foods once we know which ingredients in our food cause cancer. Some of those ingredients are food additives and chemicals used to enhance taste, while others are used strictly...

Merck set up offshore accounts to avoid U.S. taxes; settles with IRS for $2.3 billion

2/26/2007 - American pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. for years held offshore accounts in Bermuda to hold patents for two of its drugs, and then used the royalties from these patents as tax deductions in the United States. On Wednesday, the company agreed to pay $2.3 billion to the Internal Revenue Service,...

Australian cancer organization warns breast cancer patients to avoid soy

1/16/2007 - The Cancer Council of New South Wales recently announced that it will change its position on consumption of soy products in response to growing public debate over their safety, according to The Age. Although moderate amounts of soy foods can be beneficial as part of a healthy diet -- much like fruits...

Good news for menopausal women: You can avoid hot flashes by changing your diet

7/3/2006 - Millions of American women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but not many realize that diet can have a lot to do with it. Fortunately, hot flashes do not have to be an inevitable part of menopause. In fact, women in some cultures -- namely in Asia -- rarely experience discomfort from hot flashes...

Good news for menopausal women: You can avoid hot flashes by changing your diet

6/7/2006 - Millions of American women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but not many realize that diet can have a lot to do with it. Fortunately, hot flashes do not have to be an inevitable part of menopause. In fact, women in some cultures -- namely in Asia -- rarely experience discomfort from hot flashes...

8 ways to avoid the flu naturally

3/7/2006 - Couple the recent media predictions of a pandemic-proportion flu season with talk of more vaccination shortages, and the spread of panic isn’t far behind. However, the flu does not have to be inevitable for you or your family and can be avoided naturally by strengthening your immune system. Taste...

8 ways to avoid the flu naturally

3/7/2006 - Couple the recent media predictions of a pandemic-proportion flu season with talk of more vaccination shortages, and the spread of panic isn’t far behind. However, the flu does not have to be inevitable for you or your family and can be avoided naturally by strengthening your immune system. Taste...

Q&A: How to reduce high blood pressure and restore healthy cholesterol levels with natural health

5/28/2005 - A reader asks,"What are the proven natural products that reduce high blood pressure and restore healthy cholesterol levels? I am taking steps on the nutritional side of things such as avoiding meat and dairy products while eating a lot of fruits." First of all, congratulations to you for taking some...

How to be a skeptical health consumer and avoid bad health advice

2/8/2005 - When it comes to the world of health and wellness, there are thousands of sources of information from which you can get your news and commentary. There are so many sources, in fact, that most people are confused about which sources they should believe. They wonder, "Who should I listen to?" And by default...

Q&A: How do I avoid atherosclerosis and improve cardiovascular health? What if I have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse?

12/5/2004 - In the first part of this question on avoiding atherosclerosis and improving cardiovascular health, we talked about what to avoid so that you don't worsen your situation. Here in the second part, we'll talk about more proactive strategies that you can use for reversing the build up of plaque in your...

American Heart Association's advice on antioxidant supplements helps people avoid heart disease by dying younger (satire)

8/22/2004 - On the heels of a bizarre announcement from the American Heart Association that people should not use antioxidant supplements to prevent heart disease, the Council for Responsible Nutrition has replied with a review of epidemiologic studies that shows strong support for the use of vitamin E and other...

Warning people to avoid sunshine causes more harm than good; lack of sunshine responsible for many diseases, says research

7/5/2004 - Warning people to stay away from natural sunshine is doing far more harm than good, says a new report by the U.K.-based Health Research Forum. People actually need to sunbathe daily in order to be healthy, the report says, and this conclusion is based on a review of hundreds of scientific papers. Lack...

New science shows that many people should avoid eating grains

1/17/2004 9:37:50 AM - The science is finally starting to emerge on the negative health consequences of eating grains. Long thought to be a healthy source of calories, grains are largely consumed in their refined, nutrient-stripped form in the American diet. Of course, the U.S. Department of Agriculture continues...

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