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Avocados offer remarkable benefits for skin healthBy Mike Adams, November 17 2009
(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 about avocados from some of the top authors and personalities in the natural health industry, including David "Avocado" Wolfe himself.
Check out the quotes below, then pick up some avocados for yourself. They just help you save your own skin!
Avocados...
Flexitarians on the Rise as Informed Consumers Avoid MeatBy David Gutierrez, November 17 2009
(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. In response, the number of vegetarian restaurants and restaurants with vegetarian-friendly menus continues to grow.
"Vegetarians are better served than they used to be," said Ben McCormack, editor of the Square Meal guide. "With the rise of the...
H1N1 "super flu" plague in Ukraine sparks concern, conspiracy theories about originsBy Mike Adams, November 16 2009
(NaturalNews) Here's what we know with some degree of certainty about the H1N1 virus in Ukraine right now: nearly 300 people have died from the viral strain, and over 65,000 people have been hospitalized (the actual numbers are increasing by the hour). The virus appears to be either a highly aggressive mutation of the globally-circulating H1N1 strain, or a combination of three different influenza strains now circulating in Ukraine. Some observers suspect this new "super flu" might be labeled viral...
Farmers, Ranchers Fighting Back Against FDA Tyranny Over Animal FarmsBy David Gutierrez, November 16 2009
(NaturalNews) A bill that would grant the FDA expanded authority to inspect farms has come under fire from ranchers and farmers concerned about increased government interference in their operations.
In response to a recent series of food-borne illness outbreaks, a bill has been approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee that would allocate more money and authority to the FDA to fulfill its current food safety duties. Although technically the bill would not expand the FDA's authority to...
You don't need your appendix, right? Wrong!By S. L. Baker, November 16 2009
(NaturalNews) The appendix is a small, tube-like organ located in the lower right area of the abdomen and attached to the first part of the colon. Researchers have theorized this seemingly superfluous bit of our internal body is simply a remnant of the time when early humans ate a huge amount of plant matter. The appendix, the theory goes, once helped with fermentation and digestion of all that roughage ancient hominids consumed. But when it comes to modern-day humans, mainstream medicine says the...
Whole Foods to Use "Non-GMO" Seal on Its Private-Label ProductsBy David Gutierrez, November 16 2009
(NaturalNews) Whole Foods Market has announced plans to have all of its store-brand products independently tested to certify that they are made without the use of any genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
"Since there is no U.S. regulation regarding disclosure on products manufactured with GMO ingredients, we are committed to helping our shoppers make confident choices by knowing that what they are buying has been verified as meeting the standards of the Non-GMO Project," said Senior Global Vice...
A to Z of what's wrong with AmericaBy Mike Adams, November 14 2009
(NaturalNews) America has some major challenges. Lots of things could use some improvement. To help create this A-to-Z list of what's "wrong" with America, we tapped into the collective wisdom of our Facebook fans (http://facebook.naturalnews.com) who came up with a nice collection of both serious and funny answers to this question. (I added the descriptions.)
By the way, just in case you're feeling more optimistic today (or want some inspiration), we also have an A to Z list of what's right with...
A to Z of what's right with AmericaBy Mike Adams, November 14 2009
(NaturalNews) Ah, America. Land of the free. Home of the brave. Baseball and apple pie. It's all so irresistibly attractive that it's begging for a list of 26 awesome things about America.
So I asked the NaturalNews Facebook team to come up with an A-to-Z list of what's right with America. You'll find the complete list below.
In case you're feeling more pessimistic, by the way, we've also published an A-to-Z of what's wrong with America. You can find that list at: http://www.naturalnews.com/027493_America_A...
Water Wars Erupt in India as Drought Threatens Population SurvivalBy David Gutierrez, November 14 2009
(NaturalNews) The drought in India has become so severe that people have begun literally fighting over water in many regions of the country, even murdering each other over the precious substance.
Northern India is in the grips of a drought so severe that in Bhopal, the City of Lakes, the government has been forced to ration water use to half an hour once per three days. Nearly two million people live in this massive city, where the 1,000-year old artificial Upper Lake has shrunk from 38 square...
Carrots going into space to help nourish astronauts with phytonutrientsBy S. L. Baker, November 14 2009
(NaturalNews) NASA has announced there's evidence of frozen water on Mars and the moon, raising hopes humans will eventually explore and colonize those and other neighbors in our solar system and beyond. Already, astronauts live for long periods aboard the International Space Station. And, like their earth-bound counterparts, those space travelers need good nutrition -- especially when you consider they are faced with the extra stresses of cramped living conditions and exposure to excessive radiation...
Stop and Kill Cancer Cells: Chrysanthemums could Hold the Key, Chinese Scientists FindBy Sherry Baker, November 14 2009
(NewsTarget) Chinese scientists have found that an extract of a common flowering plant -- known to most of us as mums -- could be a potent cancer treatment. In a series of studies, a research team headed by Professor Zong-fang Li from the Second Affiliated Hospital at Xi'an Jiaotong University's School of Medicine has previously demonstrated that Chrysanthemum indicum extract (CIE) possesses antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective effects. Now, in a paper published...
Loss of Ocean Seagrass Beds Accelerating Due to Human ActivityBy David Gutierrez, November 14 2009
(NaturalNews) As critical for ocean life as coral reefs but less well known, seagrass beds around the planet are also in sharp decline, according to a study conducted by researchers from Australia, Spain and the United States, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"Seagrass beds are at least as economically and ecologically important as tropical forests or coral reefs," said co-author James Fourqurean of Florida International University.
Seagrass meadows provide...
 Facebook crowdsourced investigation exposes vaccine denials of SIGA TechnologiesBy Mike Adams, November 13 2009
(NaturalNews) When you publish a hard-hitting story containing links to lots of little-known documents, you never know what kind of bizarre blow-back you'll receive. The latest episode of reactive strangeness occurred following our publication of the story about SIGA Technologies and the conflicts of interest found in Dr. Mehmet Oz's holding of 150,000 option shares in that company (http://www.naturalnews.com/027451_Dr_Mehmet_Oz_vaccines.html) even while pushing vaccines on TV. Shortly after publishing...
Prevent kidney disease by saying no to diet sodas and excess saltBy S. L. Baker, November 13 2009
(NaturalNews) According to the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the number of people in the US diagnosed with kidney disease has doubled over the past 20 years. About 20 million Americans are at risk for developing kidney disease and the ASN web site states another 20 million Americans already have some evidence of chronic kidney disease. And when chronic kidney disease progresses, it often leads to kidney failure or end stage renal disease (ESRD) -- resulting in ongoing, expensive dialysis...
Grapefruit Extract May Prevent Metabolic SyndromeBy David Gutierrez, November 13 2009
(NaturalNews) A chemical naturally found in grapefruit may help prevent the physiological changes that produce the condition known as metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.
Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of symptoms including high blood pressure, central obesity high triglycerides, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, and high levels of blood sugar between meals.
A handful of prior studies have previously suggested that...
Health Experts Increasingly Worried About BPA (Plastics Chemical)By David Gutierrez, November 13 2009
(NaturalNews) The Endocrine Society has issued an official statement expressing concern over the health effects of the common industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA).
BPA is widely used to make plastics products hard and transparent, such as in water or baby bottles, and is also used to line cans of food or infant formula. Research has shown that the chemical can leach from these materials into food, however, and a number of tests have found high levels of BPA in the bodies of both adults and children...
Colloidal silver better than antibioticsBy Mike Adams, November 13 2009
(NaturalNews) Colloidal silver is one of the best natural antibiotics yet discovered in human history. For many health applications, it's safer, cheaper and far more effective than traditional antibiotics. The effectiveness of colloidal silver is such a huge threat to the pharmaceutical industry that the FDA (and even the FTC) has engaged in an all-out assault to threaten and intimidate colloidal silver companies in order to drive them out of business.
Aren't you curious to find out what they...
 Virginia teen athlete in wheel chair after H1N1 vaccine shotBy Mike Adams, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) A teenage Virginia athlete is in a wheel chair now after suffering Guillain-Barre Syndrome within hours after receiving an H1N1 swine flu vaccine shot. 14-year-old Jordan McFarland developed severe headaches, muscle spasms and weakness in his legs after being injected. He will need "extensive physical therapy" to recovery, reports MSNBC. Plus, he'll need the help of a walker for four to six weeks.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is the name given to anyone who exhibits a particular...
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn explains how to reverse heart disease on the NaturalNews Talk HourBy Mike Adams, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) This week's NaturalNews Talk Hour features Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D., discussing "Making Yourself Heart Attack Proof". Discover Dr. Esselstyn's groundbreaking program backed by the irrefutable results from a 20-year study proving that changes in diet and nutrition can actually cure heart disease.
This NaturalNews Talk Houw runs this Thursday evening at 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern, and registration is free. Simply enter your email address in the registration form on the right column...
 Join reader action to educate the Associated Press about natural remedies, alternative medicineBy Mike Adams, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) The Associated Press continues its assault on alternative medicine, led by writer Marilynn Marchione who writes attack pieces on everything under the sun (including the sun itself) related to alternative medicine and natural therapies. The Associated Press continues to publish stories carrying this highly-opinionated (and provably false) header:
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ten years and $2.5 billion in research have found no cures from alternative medicine. Yet these mostly unproven treatments...
When Antibiotics Fail, Nurses Turn to Maggots And Manuka Honey to Beat SuperbugsBy David Gutierrez, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) Faced with a growing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, hospitals in the United Kingdom are adopting traditional medicinal techniques to fight infection, such as maggots and honey.
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other drug-resistant infections kill or hasten the death of 8,000 British patients per year, while MRSA now kills more people in the United States annually than AIDS.
At the Royal United Hospital in Bath, England, many wounds are now being...
Antioxidant in Ginkgo may protect cells from radiation damageBy S. L. Baker, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), the Ginkgo biloba (G. biloba) is one of the oldest types of trees in the world. Ginkgo herbal treatments have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat a host of ills including asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus (ringing or roaring sounds in the ears). Now 21st century scientists may have discovered yet another Ginkgo-based therapy.
According to a study just...
Acupuncture produces amazing results in reversing infertilityBy Mike Adams, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) Of all the available treatments for infertility, acupuncture isn't one that people usually think of first. But as you'll see here, it's actually one of the safest and most effectiveness treatments for infertility known to modern science.
Why does it work so well? Because infertility isn't usually a physical problem. It's often an issue related to circulation or energy channels that govern the vitality of your body's organs (including reproductive organs). Rebalancing those bioelectric...
Greenwashing Celebration: Eco-Business Awards a FarceBy David Gutierrez, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) Business in the Community's 2009 Responsible Business Awards for ecological responsibility were dominated by companies that have made their fortunes exploiting the Earth, writes Guardian columnist Fred Pearce in his series "Greenwash."
"Greenwashing" refers to the practice of putting an environmentally friendly face on companies or practices that are anything but.
The greenwashing began with the sponsors, with Bank of America – the world's largest funder of mountaintop removal...
Don't Chop Your Carrots Until After Cooking (Or Better Yet, Just Eat Them Raw)By David Gutierrez, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) Carrots may contain 25 percent more cancer-fighting power when they are cooked whole and then chopped, rather than being chopped up before cooking, according to a study conducted by researchers from Newcastle University.
Carrots are known to contain a number of important nutrients, including fiber, beta-carotene and other vitamins. Previous studies have also shown that they contain high levels of a chemical known as falcarinol, which has been shown to significantly decrease the risk...
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Not-So-Surprising Finding: Study Links HFCS to HypertensionBy Frank Mangano, November 17 2009
(NewsTarget) 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 got to hand it to the Corn Refiners Association; they don't take negative publicity lightly. The moment a study is published that even vaguely brandishes high fructose corn syrup as adversely affecting health, they throw out a press release faster...
Genetically engineered hormones used by dairy industry promote cancerBy E. Huff, November 17 2009
(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 report was conducted entirely by industry-paid consultants rather than by independent, credible scientists, indicating it is fallacious.
Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, chairman of the CPC, lambasted the report for failing to recognize the grave, scientifically...
Eggplant Cures Skin CancerBy Melanie Grimes, November 17 2009
(NewsTarget) 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 told him of eye cancers cured in cattle after application of a poultice made from the fruit of a weed called Devil's Apple, known in Latin as Solanum linnaeanum. This plant is part of the Solanacea family, which includes other common vegetables such...
It is Olive Picking Time: Time to Renew Your HealthBy Barbi Trejo, November 17 2009
(NewsTarget) 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-fungal and anti-viral properties and for its many vitamins and nutrients. Olive oil is used to treat candida albicans, flu, and viruses. It is also helpful in treating patients with cardiovascular problems. It is commonly used in liver and colon detox...
More Research Reveals the Role of Hypnotherapy on Irritable Bowel SyndromeBy Steve G. Jones, M.Ed., November 17 2009
(NewsTarget) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder that affects a lot of people; it is the most common condition seen by gastroenterologists. Common symptoms of IBS include constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating. The cause of the disorder is not known and there is no cure. However, hypnotherapy has been shown to treat the symptoms of IBS in both the short-term and long-term.
IBS is normally treated with medication, changes in diet, and stress reduction. Many sufferers...
American Medical Association Urges Federal Government to Support Medicinal MarijuanaBy Ethan Huff, November 16 2009
(NewsTarget) The nation's largest physician organization, the American Medical Association, has reversed its position on marijuana and now supports investigation and clinical research on the plant for medicinal use. The group urged the federal government on Tuesday to reassess its Schedule I controlled substance categorization of marijuana that wrongly vilifies it with some of the most dangerous narcotics in existence like heroin and LSD.
Dr. Edward Langston, an AMA board member, points out that...
Car parts made from hempBy Paul Louis, November 16 2009
(Natural News) PSA, the French manufacturer for Peugeot and Citroen, has recently initiated its Green Materials Plan. This plan intends to increase car parts made from natural materials 600 percent by 2015. They are making a few parts now that are based on flax and hemp.
PSA's Green Materials Plan focuses on three areas: Biopolymers to replace plastics derived from oil; Natural fibers from flax and hemp mixed with other materials, such as wood chips; And recycled materials from shredded plastic...
Why There is an Obesity Epidemic (Opinion)By Hesh Goldstein, November 16 2009
(NewsTarget) The number of extremely obese adults has quadrupled since the 1980`s to about 4 million. That works out to about 1 in every 50 adults. The original theory was that extreme obesity was a rare condition; this has changed to the realization that overeating and under-activity is the single most contributing factor to obesity. Unfortunately, along with obesity come diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, and a decreased life span.
By "super sizing the fries", with Outback`s...
Hidden Secrets of Aloe Vera: Naturally Treat Acne and Many Other Skin ConditionsBy Barbi Trejo, November 16 2009
(NewsTarget) It has been proven that aloe vera can be used to treat acne, with improvements seen in as little as one week. Acne sufferers can see a remarkable improvement by simply breaking an aloe vera leaf and applying the watery gel to the acne lesions. It should be noted that aloe vera does not "cure" acne, but it greatly reduces the swelling, inflammation and redness associated with acne. Further, if you use the aloe vera every day, it will help prevent acne outbreaks. In addition to treating...
Hypnosis Brings Benefits during Pregnancy and ChildbirthBy Steve G. Jones, M.Ed., November 16 2009
(NewsTarget) Hypnosis has been used during childbirth for approximately 100 years. Many research studies have been conducted to study the effects of hypnosis on pregnancy and labor. Hypnosis has been used on women during labor to help reduce pain. Hypnosis can be used as a natural analgesic to not only reduce pain but reduce use of pain medication. In addition to pain management, self-hypnosis has been used to control breathing during labor. Other studies show that hypnosis has a psychological benefit...
Artificial Sweeteners are Continually Found to be Unsafe and ToxicBy Ethan Huff, November 14 2009
(NewsTarget) A recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology in San Diego found that adult women who drink at least two diet sodas a day experience a 30 percent drop in kidney function over the course of a decade. Findings indicate that artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose are the culprits in the rapid degeneration of glomerular filtration rates in the kidneys of those consuming excessive amounts of artificially-sweetened diet sodas.
Dr. Julie...
What Your Doctor did Not Tell You about Food IntolerancesBy Alex Howard, November 14 2009
(NewsTarget) Allergies are a condition in which the immune system over-reacts to a substance that is not normally harmful. They can be tested by a doctor and are far less common than intolerances. Intolerances tend to develop due to other imbalances in the body, especially in the gut. Doctors tend to be unfamiliar with intolerances. Intolerances can be treated by balancing the underlying problems in the body and the gut. People can develop allergies or intolerances to foods, chemicals, moulds, dust...
Calcium Bentonite Clay is the Natural Body pH BalancerBy Perry Arledge, November 14 2009
(NewsTarget) Ph is the new buzz word these days regarding health. We have begun to discover the pitfalls and dangers when our bodies are over acidified from many sources. Nancy Appleton, Ph. D, a nutritional consultant, stated, "The state of balance (homeostasis) is the key to health."1 Robert O. Young tells us in The pH Miracle, that just about all health problems stem from being acidic. This is because parasites, bad bacteria, viruses, and Candida overgrowth - all of which are the root...
Best restaurant in the world accused of using toxic additives in their cuisineBy Paul Louis, November 14 2009
(Natural News) Ferran Adria, the world renowned chef of El Bulli, has been criticized for inadvertently poisoning customers with his version of the sophisticated culinary art known as haute cuisine. El Bulli, near Barcelona, Spain, has been chosen as the best restaurant in the world by Britain's Restaurant Magazine five times.
El Bulli is open only six months out of each year, and has been booked in advance by international diners for years. This, despite the price of $500 per head. Most in Spain...
Bicarbonate of Soda Used to Cure Stage Four Prostate CancerBy Paul Fassa, November 13 2009
(NewsTarget) Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda to cure cancer? The amazing abundance of alternative cancer cures is more than most of us know, close to 400! The more notorious alternative cancer cures are the ones that get attacked viciously by the Medical Monopoly. Those cures are the ones that begin to develop into public practices that threaten their monopoly.
Then there are those inexpensive non-toxic remedies that slip by the Medical Monopoly virtually unnoticed. Some become like folk medicines...
Sick-care industry responsible for 8 percent of US carbon emissionsBy E. Huff, November 13 2009
(NaturalNews) The Journal of the American Medical Association has published a report conducted by the University of Chicago that estimates nearly 10 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions come from the health care industry. Findings reveal that hospitals are the number one polluter with pharmaceuticals at a close second.
Jeanette Chung, PhD, and study co-author David Meltzer, MD, PhD, procured their findings by analyzing 2007 health care spending numbers through the environmental input-output...
Get to Know Vitamin D: Part IBy Jeremiah Smith, November 13 2009
(NewsTarget) Vitamin D has received a lot of attention lately. As its health implications become more and more apparent through research, it is becoming evident that a significant proportion of the population has inadequate blood levels of the vitamin. It is estimated that up to 58% of US adolescents and adults are deficient. Chronic vitamin D deficiency and its consequences represent a major public health challenge. This article is intended to increase understanding of vitamin D and promote awareness...
Purple Foods Promote Health and Anti-AgingBy Melanie Grimes, November 13 2009
(NewsTarget) Purple fruits and vegetables, including acai and blueberries, contain important nutrients that have shown many health benefits including anti-aging. These purple antioxidants, called anthocyanins, have been shown to protect the heart and vision, promote mental focus, and prevent oxidative stress. Resveratrol is another fat-soluble compound found in some purple foods, such as grapes, red wine, purple grape juice, peanuts, and some berries. Research has indicated that purple foods may...
Cupuacu is the New Superfruit from the AmazonBy Aaron Turpen, November 13 2009
(NewsTarget) You may have heard of the cupuacu fruit on one of the morning shows on the networks, but it's not likely you've seen it unless you eat at authentic Brazilian restaurants. This sweet cousin of cocoa, however, may be the greatest entrant into the superfruits category thus far.
Cupuacu (pronounced "coo poo wa soo") is very well known in South America, but largely unknown elsewhere. It is considered a delicacy in restaurants in Rio and Sao Paulo, Brazil and the cupuacu tree itself grows...
Milk lobby initiates marketing campaign at kids to keep chocolate milk in schoolsBy E. Huff, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) The commercial milk industry is planning to initiate a nationwide marketing campaign on Monday designed to keep chocolate milk in schools. Soda, candy, and other junk foods have been undergoing criticism recently for contributing to childhood obesity, leading the milk lobby to campaign for support of its sugary milk product, despite limited nutritional benefits.
Touting fears over kids choosing juice or water instead of plain milk when faced with no sweetened milk options, the developers...
Avon under fire over carcinogenic and estrogenic ingredientsBy Paul Louis, November 12 2009
(NaturalNews) There are many toxins in commercial cosmetics. Aluminum is common in most under arm deodorants, for example. Many fragrances contain harmful additives as well. Dr. Samuel Epstein, Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition and author of Toxic Beauty, is openly concerned about Avon calling on The National Cancer Institute (NCI) to create a computerized program of researching and tracking incidents of breast cancer to determine causation.
Dr. Epstein considers this a worthy project...
The Cervical Cancer Vaccine may Not Work, but Broccoli DoesBy Kerri Knox, RN, November 12 2009
(NewsTarget) Gardasil, a vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer in women, has recently been the target of debate about its safety and efficacy. While young girls have been dying and key researchers are saying the vaccine doesn't work, there are dozens of studies using natural compounds in broccoli that DO work to not only PREVENT but possibly TREAT cervical cancer as well.
Cervical cancer is very slow growing and is generally treatable with minor interventions when caught early; hence, pap...
Over Eighty Percent of Suspected Swine Flu Cases were Not Flu, CBS News ReportsBy Melanie Grimes, November 12 2009
(NewsTarget) In July 2009, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) ceased tracking individual cases of H1N1 Swine flu, CBS News has reported. The CDC advised states to stop testing for the virus in the middle of an international pandemic. Their reasoning was that there was no need for confirmation of actual cases, since the epidemic was obviously underway. When CBS News investigated the data from that time period, they found that most of the reported cases were not H1N1 flu as suspected...
Vegetables Provide the Best Diabetes Defense for Your BabyBy Frank Mangano, November 12 2009
(NewsTarget) Why do pregnant women crave foods? Ask nutritionists this question, and they'll probably tell you that it's the body's way of telling the mother that it's "craving" a particular vitamin or nutrient. While this explanation certainly sounds reasonable, it loses its reasonableness when you consider the fact that cravings, for the overwhelming majority of pregnant women, are nutritional nightmares, including indulgences in the likes of pickles, cheese whiz sandwiches and root beer floats...
Detox with the Ancient Ayurvedic Practice of Oil PullingBy Alex Howard, November 12 2009
(NewsTarget) Oil pulling or oil swishing, in alternative medicine, is a procedure that involves swishing oil in the mouth for oral and systemic health benefits. It is mentioned in the Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita where it is called Kavala Gandoosha / Kavala Graha, and it is claimed to cure about 30 systemic diseases ranging from headache, migraine, diabetes, asthma, skin conditions, allergies, oral bacterial infections, gum problems and more.
The practitioner rinses the mouth with approximately...
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