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 Washington could soon become first state to (sort of) legalize retail sale of marijuanaBy Ethan A. Huff, October 23 2012
(NaturalNews) The state of Washington could soon make history as the first U.S. state to legalize the sale of marijuana at the retail level, albeit with some very serious restrictions and heavy control by the state government. CBS Seattle reports that, if Initiative 502 passes on November 6, Washingtonians over the age of 21 will eventually be able to purchase heavily-taxed marijuana at state-licensed retail shops in a similar way to how they currently purchase liquor.
The intent of the bill,...
 Is arsenic in food really a health risk?By Ben Meredith, October 23 2012
(NaturalNews) Arsenic is an element all around us in the environment, found in soil, water, and air. Seeing that it's in these important parts of nature, it's easy to understand how it ends up in our food. However, it is known that high levels of arsenic in the human body can lead to nasty consequences, thus leading to questions about the risks of consuming products that contain the element.
Plenty of common foods have a level of arsenic in them. Beef, chicken, fish, shrimp, cooked spinach, and...
 Zinc deficiency lowers immune response, increasing risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetesBy John Phillip, October 23 2012
(NaturalNews) Many natural defenses slowly begin to decline after we reach our fourth decade of life; due, in large part, to suboptimal nutrition from processed foods, environmental and household pollutants and lack of physical activity. Maintaining sufficient levels of critical nutrients has been shown to help prevent many chronic diseases. Most commercially produced foods and even naturally harvested vegetables and fruits are deficient in key nutrients due to soil depletion and the use of pesticides...
 Defend your liberties and freedoms with the 'Constitutional Literacy' online video course by Michael FarrisBy Mike Adams, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) An extraordinary video course is now available from Programs.NaturalNews.com, a site offering a large selection of courses on self improvement and personal empowerment. This Constitutional Literacy program brings the United States Constitution to life, empowering viewers with an in-depth understanding of the foundation of America's government. In an age when so many of our civil liberties and freedoms are being crushed by an out-of-control government, it is essential to learn the truth...
 Eugenics in education: Healthy boy banned from public school due to genetic makeupBy Mike Adams, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) An 11-year-old California schoolboy named Colman Chadam has been banished from his school and forced to transfer to another school because he carries the genetic mutation for cystic fibrosis. The boy shows no symptoms of the disease and appears to be in perfect health. He is being banished from his own school solely due to the genetic code he carries.
This is being reported by Fox News, Daily Mail and other news outlets.
What we're seeing here is the beginning of the application...
 Six largest pesticide corporations funding effort to try to defeat GMO labeling Proposition 37By J. D. Heyes, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) In what should probably surprise no one who has been following the Proposition 37 issue, a California proposal that would require the ingredients in all GM foods to be labeled, the so-called "Big 6" pesticide corporations have become the movement's main opponents.
Filings released this week by the California Secretary of State's office denote that the world's six largest pesticide corporations have become the six biggest contributors to opponents of Prop 37. In all, they have funneled...
 More hospitals promote breastfeeding by forgoing unhealthy formula samplesBy PF Louis, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) A recent NY Times (NYT) article covered the trend of more and more hospitals no longer giving out free samples of infant formulas to birthing mothers provided by the manufacturers.
The article cited expert consensus for the benefits of breast feeding and the infant formula manufacturers' understanding that breast feeding is "the gold standard." But it also focused considerably on the mothers who protest the ban.
Considerable commentary both in the article and in the comments displayed...
 Four natural remedies for a quick and easy gut detoxBy PF Louis, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) Pathogenic bacteria already exist in even a healthy gut. But the healthy gut maintains a balance between beneficial and pathogenic bacteria of usually 80 to 85 percent beneficial to 20 or 15 percent pathogenic.
This ratio is normal for a human body that houses an estimated 100,000 billion (one trillion by American numerical standards) bacterial microbes. It's only when that ratio begins going the other way that diseases strike with impunity.
That's because in addition to digesting...
 Vitamin D: How to maintain healthy levels during winterBy Ethan Evers, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) Now that winter is setting in, your vitamin D level is dropping just when you need it the most. In fact, the average American's level will drop well into the deficiency zone, increasing risk of illness, cancer, and a host of other health problems. Fortunately, latest research has provided some very simple guidelines for maintaining optimal levels of vitamin D throughout the winter.
How much vitamin D do we need? Many current guidelines for vitamin D levels are too low because they...
 Sugar and carbs quadruple risk of cognitive impairment in aging adultsBy John Phillip, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) The fear of losing the ability to think, remember and reason strikes fear in the minds of millions of aging adults around the world. Cognitive impairment leads to a decline in quality of life and is often the first sign of the most insidious form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have been slowly uncovering many of the mysteries of cognitive decline in an attempt to find a way to prevent or even treat this condition before it takes control of the mind and can advance to...
 Strokes on the rise among younger people as healthcare system fails to prevent diseaseBy Jonathan Benson, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) An increasing number of younger people are experiencing strokes these days, according to a new study published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). And while the overall stroke incidence rate has somewhat declined among all age groups based on the figures, the average age of stroke sufferers is also decreasing, which means the very elderly are no longer the only individuals at primary risk for the disease.
For their research, Dr. Brett Kissela from the University...
 Discover the powerful antioxidant alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)By A. J. , October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) Alpha-lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant that is made by the body, in small amounts and is found in every cell. It is also known as a metabolic antioxidant because in its absence, the cells of the body wouldn't be able to turn glucose into energy.
Nicholas V. Perricone, MD, author of "The Wrinkle Cure" wrote an article on how ALA will play a major part in the future for the treatment of aging skin. According to him, Alpha-lipoic acid helps with the elimination of damaged collagen...
 Major processed food chain Nestle revamps products due to consumers choosing healthier optionsBy J. D. Heyes, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) Most likely in response to a raft of negative press regarding high-sugar content products, as well as numerous reports detailing the nation's worsening obesity epidemic, food giants Nestle SA and General Mills, Inc. have announced they will cut both sugar and salt in the children's breakfast cereals they market jointly outside North America, Reuters reported.
The companies have been involved in their joint cereal venture since 1990, selling Nestle-brand cereals like Cheerios in more...
 Five mental habits that steal years from your lifeBy Mike Bundrant, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) Shocking research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that chronic stress increases your chance of death five-fold. Beyond that, stress tends to spoil life along the way. So, we all owe it to ourselves to get it under control.
One of the best ways to manage stress is to stop causing it. Here are five common mental habits that contribute to chronic stress, including what you can do about each one.
1. Self-criticismSelf-criticism usually...
 New York Times columnist says 'Stanford Study' bashing organics is totally flawedBy Ethan A. Huff, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) The conclusions arrived at in the infamous "Stanford study," which the mainstream media has been hyping up as "proof" that pesticide-ridden, conventional produce and meat products are basically the same as their organic alternatives, are flawed, says New York Times columnist Mark Bittman. In one of the few honest assessments of the study to emerge from a mainstream news source, a recent editorial written by Bittman explains that the Stanford study essentially compares apples to oranges...
 Diploma mill 'doctor' sued over teen's suicide attemptBy J. D. Heyes, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) As we've reported here at NaturalNews in the past, diploma mills - fake universities and colleges that sell mail-order "degrees" - are increasingly causing irreparable harm across a widening swath of society, as more and more phony PhDs and other counterfeit "experts" cheat their way to the top.
Such deceit nearly turned tragic in a recent case involving a teenager who was being "treated" by a counterfeit psychologist who, if the court finds the assertions in the complaint accurate...
 Major challenges with thyroid function and testingBy Dr. David Jockers, October 22 2012
(NaturalNews) One of the fastest growing disorders in the U.S. is thyroid malfunction. According to the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists, there are 27 million people in the U.S. with thyroid problems. This group claims that only 13 million of those are diagnosed and treated. This statistic makes thyroid conditions the most under-diagnosed health problem in the United States.
The challenge with thyroid issues is that many individuals will go decades without ever having abnormal blood...
 10 urgent preparations for possible riots after the Presidential electionBy Mike Adams, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) You've probably seen the news all over the 'net: If Romney wins the election on November 6, many Obama supporters plan to riot in the streets. A surprising number have announced their plans to "kill Romney." Simultaneously, FEMA has announced it is preparing for an event involving "mass casualties."
Regardless of who you support in the coming election, the possibility of post-election riots is a reality. Here are 12 things you need to realize right now if you hope to stay safe should...
 Side effects of GMOs - Ask your doctor if CANCER is right for youBy S. D. Wells, October 16 2012
(NaturalNews) If I sprayed your salad with some "RAID" roach killer right now, just a little bit right on the lettuce and maybe a little more on the tomatoes, would you still eat it all, and just assume your body will simply filter out those "small amounts" of toxins? Better yet, what if I paid for it, a nice big, tasty, "bug killer" salad that you could even take outside and no bugs would bother you at all, would you eat it? How about this: If I sprayed a quick shot of some Raid ant killer into...
 University study: Flu vaccine effectiveness claims are wildly exaggeratedBy Jonathan Benson, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) It is once again the season of influenza, and the push is on to "get your flu shot." But does this hallmark of Western medicine really provide the protection health experts claim it does? A recent study out of the University of Minnesota (UM) suggests not, having found that the two groups most at risk from developing serious complications from the flu, seniors and children, derive little or no benefit from getting flu shots.
Michael Osterholm from the UM Center for Infectious Disease...
 Price of food, not just gas, has risen dramatically past decadeBy Ethan A. Huff, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) One of the primary issues being addressed during this 2012 political cycle involves the rising cost of gasoline, which has surged by more than 158 percent since 2002, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures, and with no end in sight. But did you know that many other major food and household items on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) have also risen by the same or even higher amounts during this time period?
As reported by The Blaze, everything from eggs and milk to...
 Pomegranate may inhibit metastatic breast cancerBy Ethan Evers, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) Pomegranate juice is already known to be active against several cancers, but a new study out of California has just shown for the first time that it potently inhibits three key processes involved in breast cancer metastasis. The researchers were so impressed, they remarked that pomegranate juice is "potentially a very effective treatment to prevent cancer progression in general."
Pomegranate juice for cancer - Current statusPomegranate juice has already shown cytotoxicity to a variety...
 How to grow your own superfoods this winterBy Carolanne Wright, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) No need to bypass all the health perks of fresh superfoods this winter -- simply grow them inside on a sunny window ledge. As the weather turns colder, now more than ever it is important to fortify the body with nutrient dense foods. What better way than with unprocessed superfoods? An economical and fun undertaking, cultivating a micro-superfood garden is easier than you may think.
With food costs skyrocketing this season, consumers are looking for novel ways to stay nourished on...
 Computer viruses 'rampant' on hospital medical devices, say government officialsBy Ethan A. Huff, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) All the technological advancements taking place within the medical system today are supposed to make it easier and more efficient for doctors, nurses, and hospital staff to monitor and assist patients. But according to a number of medical device experts that spoke at a recent meeting of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Security & Privacy Advisory Board, hospital medical devices are often so infected with viruses and malware that their reliability and effectiveness...
 Cure eczema the natural wayBy Carolanne Wright, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) A painful and often debilitating disease, eczema is a skin disorder that is suffered by millions. Frequently treated with steroids, the immune system is further compromised -- inflaming the dermis and creating a vicious cycle that is difficult to break. Toxic vaccinations also aggravate this distressing malady. Mercifully, natural remedies provide an intelligent option -- curing eczema gently without the side effects of conventional treatments.
Connecting the dots between eczema...
 Mothers now trading much-needed breast milk via Facebook groupsBy Jonathan Benson, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) There is a great need among many mothers for breast milk for their newborn babies, and one of the ways this need is being met is through Facebook groups dedicated to buying, selling, or simply trading breast milk. Though the practice is receiving considerable scorn from the medical establishment, many mothers are safely using breast milk from other women without issue, which is far better than having to resort to feeding their babies powdered infant formulas.
Though it is one of...
Even when people wake up, they don't wake upBy Jon Rappoport, October 21 2012
(NaturalNews) An old professor of mine once told me that the purpose of learning was to "escape."
He said that insight was the experience which would lead you beyond a system that was trapping your mind.
He gave a very interesting informal lecture to a group of us about the dawning age of science. He put us at the threshold of the great change, when people began to realize that science was real, that it worked.
"So," he said, "imagine you're living then. You absorb some of this new scientific...
 Family orchard ransacked by hungry mobs after owners generously offer undersized peach crop free to publicBy Ethan A. Huff, October 20 2012
(NaturalNews) A Colorado fruit orchard was ransacked by locals recently after its generous owners decided to open up their private peach grove to the public for a free picking. Don and Marilyn Schanaman were horrified to learn that their benevolent efforts to salvage an undersized peach crop resulted in what can only be described as utter savagery by the lowest members of society, who saw fit to harass the family and even damage their property after the peaches had all been picked.
The Schanamans...
 Drinking milk from genetically-modified cows will make dairy allergies much more prevalentBy Jonathan Benson, October 20 2012
(NaturalNews) Scientists from New Zealand have successfully developed a new breed of genetically-modified (GM) cow they say produces 96 percent less of a supposedly allergenic protein known as beta-lactoglobulin (BLG), which aids in the absorption of vitamin A. But the so-called "hypoallergenic" GM cow also produces twice the normal amount of casein, another more common dairy allergen that afflicts roughly three percent of the overall population, according to estimates.
The purported idea behind...
 An apple a day prevents arterial hardening to reduce heart disease riskBy John Phillip, October 20 2012
(NaturalNews) Heart disease recently surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death in the U.S. and many western societies. The sad part of the story is that heart disease is largely preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle changes including a natural diet filled with vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits, regular physical activity and avoidance of commercial and household pollutants. A number of foods have been identified that provide our body with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phenols...
 Six reasons to never leave home without gingerBy Jonathan Benson, October 15 2012
(NaturalNews) The amazing abilities of the ginger plant to promote vibrant health and prevent disease cannot be overstated, especially because of how easy it is to consume both ginger root and leaves on a daily basis in the form of capsules, tea, extract, soft chews, and even slices or pieces added to various foods. Here are six specific reasons why you should make ginger a part of your everyday health regimen:
1. Ginger helps treat colds, respiratory ailments. As highlighted in a 1993 study published...
 Changing from highly-strung to balanced in order to accommodate healingBy Angelika (Angie) Stehle, October 20 2012
(NaturalNews) You're highly strung, and you know it. Dr. Elaine Aron defines high sensitivity as an awareness of subtleties in your surroundings and explains that you can be more easily overwhelmed when you have been overly exposed to a highly stimulating environment, "bombarded by sights and sounds until you are exhausted."
When suffering from an illness or an injury, you need to protect yourself. Healing is slowed down when you're highly strung. You need to find balance. "Highly strung" means...
 Boosting your enzyme reservesBy Dr. David Jockers, October 20 2012
(NaturalNews) Enzymes are extremely vital to human well-being. They play a critical role in digestion and nutrient assimilation, in immune response, cognitive acceleration, and cellular detoxification among other things. These systems battle for enzymes to utilize within our body.
Enzymes are some of the most important structures in the body. They are long-chain proteins that take on specific shapes and act like a key to unique locks throughout the body. Their job is to carry out very specific...
 Take power naps to boost your creativityBy David Gutierrez, October 20 2012
(NaturalNews) A new study has shed light on the neurological underpinnings of the "power nap," a short nap during the middle of the day that refreshes the mind and often helps illuminate the solution to thorny problems.
The study was conducted by researchers from the Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging at Georgetown University, and its findings were presented at the Neuroscience 2012 conference in New Orleans. The researchers monitored the brain activity of 15 napping adults using a technique...
A Spiritual Perspective (Opinion)By Hesh Goldstein, October 18 2012
(NaturalNews) When I first got involved in spiritual life I was told that everything animate and inanimate that is within the universe is controlled and owned by the Lord and that one should therefore accept only those things necessary for himself, which are set aside as his quota, and that one should not accept other things knowing well to whom they belong.
A living being who lives in the mundane world has four defects:
He is certain to commit mistakes.
He is subject to illusion.
He has a...
 Truth is stranger than fiction: Bizarre court reports reveal insanity of modern-day humansBy Mike Adams, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) On Fridays, I always attempt to post something that's humorous. What you're about to read here is beyond humor... it's more like something from the Twilight Zone. And yet, every account you'll see below is 100% true. Although they read like fiction, they're actually real incidents as reported by CourthouseNews.com, a website that seeks out and publishes odd and interesting court reports.
By the way, the real-world content of this article is absolutely not suitable for children to...
 U.S. Congress introduces bill ordering FEMA to conduct 'mass fatality planning'By Ethan A. Huff, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) While millions of Americans were busy watching the elephant puppet battle the ass puppet at the latest political circus, the United States Congress quietly introduced a new piece of legislation ordering the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to begin preparing for mass casualties throughout the country.
House Resolution 6566, also known as the Mass Fatality Planning and Religious Considerations Act, would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to mandate that FEMA immediately...
 Three compelling reasons not to wear synthetic perfumesBy Danna Norek, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) Our cultural fascination with fragrance has spanned back thousands of years. Our ancestors did not spray a multitude of new-era chemicals on their body to achieve an appealing scent though. Instead, they often used plant materials to achieve desirable scents. Modern times have spawned literally thousands of chemicals for use in fragrance.
When you apply anything labeled with a "fragrance" ingredient today, you can be assured you are subjecting yourself to anywhere from tens to hundreds...
 Worker tragically cooked to death in oven of tuna-processing plantBy J. D. Heyes, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) An accident like this brings the word "tragedy" to a whole new level.
Authorities in California are looking into the death of a worker in - of all places - an oven at a tuna processing plant in the Los Angeles area.
CNN reported that the victim, Jose Melena, 62, "was cooked to death in a steam oven at the Bumble Bee Foods plant in Santa Fe Springs" earlier this month, according to a spokeswoman for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Erika Monterroza.
It...
 Cherries help prevent gout, study showsBy J. D. Heyes, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) For those who suffer from gout - a form of arthritis that is marked by sudden, attacks of painful joint inflammation - there may be a sweet note of relief on your horizon: New research suggests that eating cherries can lower risk of an attack.
Yuqing Zhang, a professor at the Boston University School of Medicine, the lead researcher in the study, says doctors in the past have said some patients have recommended that eating cherries would prevent gout, but that the connection had...
 Kraft Foods factory evacuated after workers botch chemical recipe, create 'poisonous cloud'By Ethan A. Huff, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) A German food manufacturing facility owned by Kraft Foods Inc. was recently evacuated, along with 1,400 nearby residents, after factory workers reportedly poured nitric acid into a giant vat containing sodium hydroxide. According to RT.com, at least 1,800 people in total, including the factory workers, were forced to leave the premises and immediate area surrounding the facility after the combination of the two chemicals created a "poisonous cloud" and a potential explosion situation...
 The lymphological science behind exerciseBy Prof. Karl West, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) Many people have proven to themselves that exercise is good for maintaining health. Although this fact has also been proven clinically and statistically, the most important mechanisms have not been properly acknowledged between scientists and the lay public. However, the truth is that proper exercise (no matter what condition a person is in) does contribute to both the nurture and the programming necessary for optimal health and healing.
How many times must we be told that even a...
 Potato, tomato and rice lectins may cause as much inflammation as wheatBy J. D. Heyes, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) One of the most detrimental physical impediments to good health is inflammation - not the acute kind, which takes place as a result of physical injury or infection, but the chronic, long-term kind that affects body systems and internal organs, and causes the immune system to attack healthy cells, thereby creating a vicious cycle of continual inflammation.
Regular health foodies and naturalists already know that wheat and other grains contain a gut irritant known as lectin, which...
 When did obesity become an issue?By Gregory L. Gomez, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) The fact that obesity statistics have never been higher has raised a substantial amount of awareness and concern in regards to this issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just over one-third of U.S. adults, about 97 million, are obese. This number is expected to rise to 42 percent by the year 2030; however, some forecasters have predicted the number could easily be over 50 percent. This is a frightening projection not only for the health of the nation, but...
 Why skipping breakfast will make you fatter and less healthyBy Ethan A. Huff, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) Remembering to eat a hearty, healthy breakfast every morning before starting your day just might make all the difference in determining your likelihood of becoming overweight, ill, or both. A recent study out of Imperial College London (ICL) found that breakfast really does seem to be the most important meal of the day, as it not only trains the senses to desire healthier foods, but also deters cravings to binge out on unhealthy junk foods throughout the day.
Tony Goldstone and his...
 Music therapy is on the riseBy Ben Meredith, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) Teen angst is under more scrutiny than ever these days. While extreme emotional highs and lows are expected during pubescent years, an array of prescriptions, help groups, and various forms of therapy have presented themselves to control these temperamental moods. Whether or not the emotional effects of puberty actually need to be corrected may be up for debate, but the addition of music therapy in the treatment of some youths has proved effective.
Music psychology can be therapeutic...
 Sitting for long periods increases your risk of death, study findsBy J. D. Heyes, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) A new study has found that those who tend to sit for long periods of time - think office workers, clerks and other administrative personnel - are at great risk of diabetes, heart disease and death.
The meta study, led by Britain's University of Leicester, in association with colleagues at Loughborough University, combined 18 previous studies involving 794,577 participants, was conducted in collaboration with colleagues from the newly formed National Institute for Health Research...
When a promising cancer treatment was destroyedBy Jon Rappoport, October 19 2012
(NaturalNews) As stories of innovative cancer treatments have spread over the years, they've been distorted numerous times. We end up with either unalloyed praise or across-the-board denial.
"Treatment X was curing people like crazy."
"Treatment X cured no one and killed many patients."
Sometimes, the truth lies in the middle ground. However, no one should assume a new treatment that shows promise will be tested, or tested honestly, by the powers-that-be. For the most part, the cancer industry...
 Lance Armstrong empire implodes under mountain of lies, intimidation, doping and betrayalBy Mike Adams, October 18 2012
(NaturalNews) The fall of Lance Armstrong needs to be understood not merely as the self destruction of one man, but as a betrayal of one of the most powerful and important fables of our time. Lance Armstrong taught us that a simple man, if dedicated to hard work, high integrity and the admirable pursuit of greatness, could achieve overwhelming victories against all odds. The mythology of Armstrong taught us that greatness is earned, not merely granted, and that there are no shortcuts to achieving...
 Americans eat more than their body weight in GMOs every year, study showsBy Ethan A. Huff, October 18 2012
(NaturalNews) The consumer advocacy organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put out a new paper that estimates the average person's yearly consumption of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). And based on the figures, which EWG admits are very likely understated, the average person consumes more than their own body weight's worth of GMOs every single year, a shocking reality with unknown, long-term health consequences.
For their study, EWG researchers compiled data from 2011 U.S. Department...
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