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Articles from NaturalNews In-House Writers:
 The accelerating decline of health in America: how an entire population lost its marblesBy Mike Adams, May 29 2005
Welcome to the degenerate USA! As you interact with people everyday in society, have you noticed that more and more of them are in a state of mental and physical degeneration? I used to volunteer at a nursing home; I brought water to residents, told them stories, and gave them hand massages. When you do that, you get a pretty good sense of knowing when people just aren't mentally present. It's like the lights are on, but no one's home.
I've seen this in literally hundreds of nursing home patients...
 Sprinkle-on carbohydrate blocker now available: interview with Absolute NutritionBy Mike Adams, May 29 2005
Mike: We're here today with Gregg Scully, the president of Absolute Nutrition. That's www.absnutrition.com. Gregg has a very interesting product here: Sprinkle-on carbohydrate blocker.
Gregg: Correct, yes.
Mike: In different flavors?
Gregg: We add a flavor to it.
Mike: What kind of flavors do you have here?
Gregg: We've got a sweetener, a bit of salt; we've got a butter flavor and we have an unflavored (carbohydrate blocker). So, you can put it on a variety of different foods.
Mike...
 Q&A: How to reduce high blood pressure and restore healthy cholesterol levels with natural healthBy Mike Adams, May 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 steps on the nutritional side. The fact that you are now avoiding meat and dairy products is excellent progress in reducing your high blood pressure and restoring healthy cholesterol levels. The fact...
 Interview with Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter, author of Hot PlantsBy Mike Adams, May 28 2005
Mike: I'm here with Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter. Is that a trademarked term?
Kilham: I don't trademark it. I mean, I'm a medicine hunter. If other people use it, good for them. I research natural medicinal plants all around the world, and so I like the name "Medicine Hunter." I think it gives people an idea that they can relate to pretty easily.
Mike: And what do you do as a medicine hunter, then?
Kilham: Well, I go to different parts of the world where I research plant medicine. So...
 Will that facelift get you a pay raise? Cosmetic surgery and your careerBy Mike Adams, May 26 2005
Is cosmetic surgery important for saving your job? I'm seeing an increasing number of stories on cosmetic surgery for men, and in asking men why they want to get cosmetic surgery, the most common answer I've heard is: they want to save their jobs. This is the answer from men who are middle aged and want to appear younger in order to have better career opportunities. I find this fascinating.
First, there is apparently a lot of age discrimination going on in the workplace. So, in addition to the...
 How to get mercury fillings removed without exposing yourself to toxic mercury vaporBy Mike Adams, May 26 2005
Here's a great idea: Let's take one of the most toxic elements on the periodic table and put it in people's mouths. That's exactly what dentists have been doing in the United States for decades, as they've been filling dental cavities with none other than mercury. Of course, they call them "silver" fillings, but they're really a combination of silver and mercury, which is, again, one of the most toxic substances on the periodic table of elements.
I call mercury fillings part of the "dark ages...
 Dramatic reduction in national rates of diabetes, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and depression are possible with simple exposure to sunlight or vitamin D supplementsBy Mike Adams, January 1 2005
The following is part eight of an eight-part interview with Dr. Michael Holick, author of "The UV advantage" and one of the world's most respected authorities on vitamin D and the health benefits of natural sunlight. His work can be found at www.UVadvantage.com. Be sure to print out the vitamin D myths, facts and statistics page summarizing the key points of this interview.
Adams: How do you think our country would look in terms of healthcare costs or patient counts if every person were out there...
 The inside scoop: Natural Health Products Expo West industry eventBy Mike Adams, May 23 2005
I recently returned from the Natural Health Products Expo West, where I learned some interesting things. One of those is that if you want to get the real hardcore health information, the hidden treasures of the natural healthcare community, you have to get face to face with the innovative small business owners, the pioneering doctors and researchers, and others who are pushing the envelope of health and nutrition.
If you want to really understand the potential of products in the natural health...
 What conventional medicine won't dare tell you about gall bladder removal surgeryBy Mike Adams, May 22 2005
A reader asks, "After having gall bladder surgery three weeks ago, I am having a lot of discomfort, bloating, nausea, and in general, not feeling well. My doctor says it will pass, but it seems to be getting worse. I am a 65-year-old woman. Do you have any advice?"
The first piece of advice I have for people who are considering gall bladder surgery is to get advice before the surgery, not after it, because once you've had the gall bladder removed, your options are quite limited. Remember that...
 An overview of new health products, plant technology, superfoods and natural health research breakthroughsBy Mike Adams, May 22 2005
In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the more interesting products and issues we're uncovering these days. There’s a product that I highly recommend for those that want a nutritious food bar made with real food, and not a bunch of processed or manufactured ingredients. It's called LaraBar, and if you look at the ingredients on any of the available LaraBars, you'll be quite pleased -- because there are only three or four key ingredients. These bars are real food; they're made with...
 The beginning of the end of chemical-based medicineBy Mike Adams, May 19 2005
A recent study published in the medical journal "The Lancet" reveals that as many as 140,000 heart attacks, in the United States alone, were caused by Vioxx, and 44 percent of those likely died from those heart attacks. That means more than 60,000 Americans have been killed by Vioxx if this data are to be believed. If true, it means Vioxx has killed more Americans than the entire Vietnam War.
Think about that for a moment. One drug, which was advertised and promised as being a safe drug, a magic...
 Big Pharma: free market economics run amokBy Mike Adams, May 18 2005
From a very early age, I was taught the theories of free market economics. As Americans, most of us are taught the same: that the free market is the best system in the world; that it produces more goods and services for consumers; that it raises the standard of living; that it works better than centrally-planned economies, and so on. And for decades, I believed it all. But as I've realized today, some of these economic truths are falsehoods. In the real world, free market economics doesn't pan out...
 Sensible sunlight exposure prevents skin cancer; findings baffle old school doctorsBy Mike Adams, May 18 2005
Scientists are baffled by the results of a study published in the Feb. 2, 2005 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. In this study, we learn that exposure to sunlight actually reduces the risk of skin cancer.
This is important evidence backing up what doctors like Dr. Michael Holick, author of "The UV Advantage," have been saying for years: Sunlight is actually good for you. In fact, the risk of many cancers increases when you do not have sufficient exposure to sunlight.
It's...
 Drug companies discredit negative studies and blacklist honest researchersBy Mike Adams, May 17 2005
Just when I thought I was done criticizing Merck, new evidence surfaces that gives us another reason to discuss some of the outrageous behavior by this pharmaceutical company. The latest news concerns Merck's attempts to suppress and discredit a study linking Vioxx with heart attacks. This comes out in an article in the Archives of Internal Medicine authored by Drs. Daniel Solomon and Jerry Avorn of Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital, who explain that even though Merck funded and designed the...
 General Mills takes leadership step in switching to whole grain breakfast cerealsBy Mike Adams, May 16 2005
Take a look at a box of whole grain Total breakfast cereal from General Mills. This is the company that has decided to switch all of their cereal products to whole-grain products. In terms of public health and nutrition, this is a very big deal.
First off, I'm impressed. I give a thumbs-up to General Mills for making the right choice and putting out a mainstream product that is actually somewhat good for you. It is definitely better for you than any of the breakfast cereals made with refined...
 Interview with Dr. Lindsey Duncan, founder of Genesis Today (herbal cleansing / detox supplements)By Mike Adams, May 12 2005
Mike: I'm here with Dr. Lindsey Duncan, the founder and CEO of Genesis Today. Thanks for taking a few minutes to sit down and share your thoughts.
Dr. Duncan: Absolutely.
Mike: Can you give people an overview of what's unique about your cleansing products, a little bit about your history and the experience and wisdom you bring to this new line of products?
Dr. Duncan: Sure. I studied with Dr. Bernard Jensen for seven and a half years. He was kind of known as the father of cleansing. He was...
 Laughter is good medicine for reducing stress, enhancing brain chemistryBy Mike Adams, April 28 2005
How do you actually reduce the levels of chronic stress in your body and enhance your lifespan, boost immune system function, protect your nervous system and your sanity, and give your endocrine system a much-needed rest? Fortunately there are several easy ways to do this. Let's start with the easiest one: laughter.
Laughter is a healing activity. You may have seen the movie called "Patch Adams," which is a movie about a real life doctor who still practices today and uses laughter as healing....
 The best disease prevention strategies are free, but rarely publicizedBy Mike Adams, May 8 2005
A state of health can only be achieved through cause and effect. If you want the effect of being healthy, you need to find the causes and follow them. This philosophy is in direct opposition to the more conventional philosophy of medicine that believes disease is a matter of bad luck, where people have "risks" of disease that only occur by chance. The whole idea of health insurance, for example, is based on the idea that diseases just strike people by chance, which is utterly false.
While conventional...
 Ten Lies About Health Your Doctor Taught YouBy Mike Adams, May 5 2005
Lie #1: Prescription drugs will make you healthier.
Truth #1: Prescription drugs only mask symptoms. They do nothing to correct the underlying biochemical causes of disease. Simultaneously, most prescription drugs cause nutritional deficiencies which lead to further progression of chronic disease.
See http://www.newstarget.com/001352.html
Lie #2: You should actively treat the swelling of sprains, strains and other injuries.
Truth #2: Swelling is your body's natural strategy for enhancing...
 Whole food nutritional supplements offer better health benefits than isolated vitamins and mineralsBy Mike Adams, April 28 2005
In the natural health community, what we've learned over the years as scientists and observers of human nature is that the human body is not designed to consume isolated nutrients and use them effectively. It must take in a full spectrum of supporting complementary nutrients as they exist in nature. So, for example, lycopene is one phytonutrient found in tomatoes that is well known to help prevent prostate cancer. But, in fact, if you take lycopene by itself, it's not going to have nearly the positive...
 American news industry a far cry from genuine journalismBy Mike Adams, May 1 2005
Want to know how you make money in publishing? It's easy: just say whatever advertisers want you to say. If there's a new prescription drug on the market, run all sorts of articles about the miracles of that particular drug. If a big food manufacturing company has a brand new product with a nice, colorful box and lots of artificial ingredients, run that as front page news (or, better yet, give them an award!).
Here's what else you do: in between stories about new drugs, foods and cosmetic products...
 Even 5-10 minutes of daily physical activity can improve healthBy Mike Adams, April 28 2005
We know from a vast library of research that physical exercise prevents heart disease, lowers high blood pressure, reduces LDL cholesterol, improves digestion, speeds food transit through your large intestine, oxygenates internal organs, improves joint flexibility, enhances mental function, prevents cancer, prevents diabetes, enhances bone density, prevents osteoporosis, reverses depression and has many other beneficial effects. In fact, physical exercise is absolutely essential for being healthy...
 Junk science: negative study on calcium and vitamin D supplements was poorly constructed, yet widely reportedBy Mike Adams, April 28 2005
Based on a new research study published in The Lancet (April, 2005), newspaper headlines around the world are proclaiming that senior citizens should throw away their calcium supplements and turn to prescription drugs as their primary treatment for osteoporosis and bone fractures. Gee, what a convenient message for Big Pharma. It's not like we haven't heard this before: remember the recent effort to try to convince people that vitamin E would kill them?
Of course, thanks to direct-to-consumer...
 Red meat consumption doubles risk of colon cancer, says study; is it time to go vegetarian yet?By Mike Adams, April 27 2005
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows a doubling of the risk of colon cancer for people who are heavy consumers of red meat. More specifically, it shows that the risk doubles compared to those who consume smaller quantities of red meat. But how does this compare to people who consume no red meat at all?
This is conjecture, but I'm willing to bet that heavy consumers of red meat probably have quadruple the risk (or more) of colon cancer compared to vegetarians...
 Cures for cancer already exist, but not in the realm of chemical-based medicine, says holistic nutritionistBy Mike Adams, April 26 2005
A lot of people ask me, "Mike, how can you say that chronic disease is reversible? The American Medical Association doesn't say it's reversible. The American Cancer Society says there's no cure for cancer. How can you say that these diseases are reversible?"
The answer requires an understanding of a much more advanced framework for health and the underlying causes of disease. Fundamentally, these diseases are fictitious in the sense that they are not caused by invading microbes -- thus, they are...
 Organized medicine remains ignorant of causes, treatments for prostate cancerBy Mike Adams, April 23 2005
A new study published in the journal Cancer reveals that men who are undergoing treatment for prostate cancer are often underdiagnosed for their risk of osteoporosis. What's most amazing about this study, however, is how researchers have missed the big picture that both prostate cancer and osteoporosis in men have a common cause: lack of exposure to natural sunlight. Sensible exposure to ultraviolet radiation creates vitamin D in the body and prevents both prostate cancer and osteoporosis. Thus,...
 Integrative Medicine journal brings together conventional doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists, chiropractors and others in the healing arts: an interview with Dr. Joseph PizzornoBy Mike Adams, April 23 2005
Dr. Pizzorno: Two years ago I became the editor of a new journal called Integrative Medicine, A Clinician's Journal, and what I've done with this journal is create a resource for clinicians, although it can also be read by the educated layperson, and on my board, my editorial board, I have medical doctors, I have naturopathic doctors, I have chiropractors, I have PhDs, I have people from acupuncture, people from nutrition -- basically I'm bringing people from all of the healing arts together to talk...
 Bacon, sausage, hot dogs and processed meats hike cancer risk by 67% due to chemical preservative, says nutritionistBy Mike Adams, April 22 2005
A chemical added to processed meat products is responsible for a 67% increased risk in pancreatic cancer, says author and nutritionist Mike Adams. The conclusions are based in part on research conducted at the University of Hawaii that reveals a 67% increased risk of pancreatic cancer in people who consume large quantities of hot dogs, sausage and other processed meats, versus those who consume little or no processed meat. The study was led by Dr. Ute Nothlings and was announced at the annual gathering...
 Rising popularity of medical tourism reveals deterioration of U.S. healthcare systemBy Mike Adams, April 21 2005
Defenders of organized medicine are fond of saying that the United States has the best healthcare in the world, but I challenge that. I don't think we have the best healthcare in the world, I think we have the most expensive healthcare in the world. In fact, in terms of results for dollars spent, I think the United States ranks very near the bottom of the list of all industrialized nations. We get less actual health than anyone else for each dollar that we spend.
This realization is now hitting...
 Processed meat consumption results in 67% increase in pancreatic cancer risk, says new researchBy Mike Adams, April 20 2005
Consuming processed meats increases the risk of pancreatic cancer, says new research conducted at the University of Hawaii that followed nearly 200,000 men and women for seven years. According to lead study author Ute Nothlings, people who consumed the most processed meats (hot dogs and sausage) showed a 67% increased risk of pancreatic cancer over those who consumed little or no meat products.
But researchers failed to accurately identify the culprit responsible for this increased risk of pancreatic...
 The truth on losing abdominal body fat - forget the diet hype, here's how it really worksBy Mike Adams, April 18 2005
Let's take a closer look at some of the misconceptions about abdominal fat: how your body puts it on and how to get rid of it. This subject probably has a greater level of misunderstanding than practically any other health or fitness topic.
The first misconception is that you can get rid of abdominal fat by working your abdominal muscles. This is based on some belief that fat is eliminated from a part of your body if you engage the muscles underneath that fat. It's the same idea that you will...
 PYY3-36 appetite control nasal spray may be effective, yet still misused by consumersBy Mike Adams, April 17 2005
Every once in a while, a prescription drug comes along that has the potential to actually help people. In this article, I will be discussing the PYY3-36 Appetite Control Nasal Spray made by a company called Nastech. This is an upcoming prescription drug product still in Phase II testing that could someday offer tremendous potential to help people lose weight. But it's not all smooth sailing yet; there are some potential dangers and pitfalls along the way. Those will be discussed here as well.
The...
Naturopathic physicians treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms of disease: an interview with Dr. Joseph PizzornoBy Mike Adams, February 8 2005
Mike: Does this philosophy of naturopathy stand at odds with much of what's going on in the pharmaceutical industry today, which is "sell more drugs no matter what"?
Dr. Pizzorno: Very much so. You mentioned the gold standard in the pharmaceutical industry, and this is from their own literature; to find drugs people will be on for the rest of their lives. A lot of the research going on right now is to find these designer drugs. Sometimes that's appropriate, but most of the time, that's not what's...
 Everyday groceries contain ingredients that cause heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and other chronic diseasesBy Mike Adams, February 20 2005
If you go to your favorite corner drugstore, you'll find two types of things for sale: 1) processed foods and beverages that cause disease, and 2) prescription drugs that treat the symptoms of those diseases. It's a brilliant racket: buy the stuff at the front of the store and get diseased, then you become a customer for the drugs sold at the back of the store. That's called "customer retention" in marketing-speak.
The floor plan of these drug stores even encourages this codependent cycle: the...
 Product Review: Fiberzon combines cleansing fiber with medicinal rainforest herbs to offer potent digestive health formulaBy Mike Adams, April 8 2005
I've been using psyllium husk as a fiber supplement for many years. To use it, you simply put a tablespoon of psyllium husk powder into a tall glass of water, stir it quickly and chug it down before it gels up (because, believe me, this stuff will gel up very quickly). Psyllium husk fiber is an outstanding insoluble fiber that supports your digestive health, and unlike a lot of the other fiber products that you might find at popular stores, psyllium husk, taken by itself, has no sweeteners, no artificial...
 Depression and mental disorders can be prevented and treated with simple healing foodsBy Mike Adams, April 7 2005
A new study published in the February 15, 2005 issue of Biological Psychiatry shows that certain foods are better at treating depression than antidepressant drugs. The study found that omega-3 fatty acids and foods high in a compound called uridine were able to reduce the symptoms of depression as well as or better than three different antidepressant drugs that were tested. This research was conducted at the McLean Hospital, which is affiliated with Harvard. It's very exciting to see this kind of...
 Hoodia gordonii helps for weight loss, but isn't a miracle solutionBy Mike Adams, April 6 2005
The popularity of hoodia gordonii as an appetite suppressant continues to skyrocket. I've had an increasing number of readers e-mailing me to ask about the herb and tell me about their experiences with it. And when I've talked to various retailers and suppliers of the herb, I've learned that demand is shooting through the roof. Let me give you an update on my impressions of hoodia, based on what I'm hearing from readers and users.
So far, the results are mixed. Some people are reporting that...
 Calcium supplements all but useless without adequate vitamin D from sunlight exposure: interview with Dr. Michael Holick, author of The UV AdvantageBy Mike Adams, January 1 2005
The following is part seven of an eight-part interview with Dr. Michael Holick, author of "The UV advantage" and one of the world's most respected authorities on vitamin D and the health benefits of natural sunlight. His work can be found at www.UVadvantage.com. Be sure to print out the vitamin D myths, facts and statistics page summarizing the key points of this interview.
Adams: In your book you talk about the link with calcium and calcium assimilation. How important is that for people to understand...
 How to end cruelty to people, animals and nature, and create a world without war and environmental destructionBy Mike Adams, April 2 2005
What is cruelty? It is any harmful action taken against another living entity that disregards its consciousness or awareness. In this essay, we'll explore some of the levels of cruelty: how it happens, how it's defined, and what we can do to help end cruelty and enhance compassion in the world. Cruelty exists in three distinct realms: cruelty against mankind, cruelty against animals, and finally, cruelty against nature.
Let's start with cruelty against mankind, in which one individual may be...
 Lack of basic nutrition creates generation of criminals; prison system societyBy Mike Adams, March 31 2005
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that children who experience malnutrition exhibit strikingly increased behavioral disorders and aggressive behavior as they grow older. The study looked at children between the ages of eight and 17 years, and found some rather shocking statistics about their behaviors. Children who suffered certain nutritional deficiencies demonstrated a shocking 41% increase in aggression at age eight. At age 17, they demonstrated a 51% increase in...
 St. John's Wort proven more effective than antidepressant drugs for treating depressionBy Mike Adams, March 29 2005
A new study published in Germany has found that St. John's Wort, a medicinal herb frequently blamed by conventional medicine for interfering with prescription drugs, is more effective than a popular antidepressant drug in treating depression. The study found that the herb is actually much more effective than antidepressant drugs, since more than half of those taking St. John's Wort in the trial experienced improvements in symptoms of mental depression. Conversely, only 1/3 of those taking the popular...
 Consumer Alert: Hoodia Gordonii weight loss pills scam exposed by independent investigationBy Mike Adams, March 26 2005
Truth Publishing can now reveal the details of an exhaustive investigation into what may be the largest Hoodia Gordonii supplement scam operating in North America: the Pure Hoodia, Inc. company. (This article has recently been updated with even more evidence, see below for details.) In this exclusive Truth Publishing report, you'll learn how:
Pure Hoodia, Inc. is selling counterfeit hoodia as verified by independent lab testing (actual documents revealed below).
Pure Hoodia, Inc. is failing...
 Toxic waste chemicals are disposed of by feeding to humans, then calling it fluorideBy Mike Adams, March 23 2005
If I told you you could have great-looking skin by eating skin cream, you'd think I was crazy, but that's exactly what dentists are telling you when they say people should ingest fluoride in order to improve the health of their teeth. Fluoride is a topical treatment. When natural mineral fluoride is placed onto the surface of your tooth enamel, it helps remineralize that enamel, thus improving your resistance to cavities. But to swallow fluoride in order to treat your teeth is a lot like swallowing...
 "All natural" claim on food labels is often deceptive; foods harbor hidden MSG and other unnatural ingredientsBy Mike Adams, March 21 2005
When you're shopping for groceries, watch out for the phrase "all natural" as claimed on the front of various product packages. It turns out that the phrase "all natural" can mean just about anything; it actually has no nutritional meaning whatsoever and isn't truly regulated by the FDA.
This came to light recently when I published an article about autolyzed yeast extract containing MSG, and I was contacted by the manufacturer of a popular veggie burger product who claimed that my article was...
 Distorted research claims exercise is bad for youBy Mike Adams, March 15 2005
I'm always amazed at simple-minded researchers who can't seem to handle anything more than a single variable equation. The latest comes from a growing collection of researchers and sports science figures who conclude exercise is bad for you. Why do some people reach this conclusion? Because they figured out that exercise creates free radicals, therefore you won't live as long with all these free radicals in your body.
How's that for twisted logic? Exercise is actually bad for you. Of course, many...
 Mass drugging of schoolchildren remains dark secret of public education, psychiatryBy Mike Adams, March 7 2005
Believe it or not, until recently, it has been perfectly legal for schools to force schoolchildren to be put on psychoactive mind-altering drugs as a condition of attending that school. That is, the school administrator or counselor could insist that a certain child be dosed with mind-altering drugs. It sounds bizarre, but it was absolutely true until just recently.
Finally, Congress has passed legislation that bans schools from forcing parents to drug their children for behavioral problems....
 Changing food choice and dietary habits requires breaking old behavior patternsBy Mike Adams, March 7 2005
It's quite interesting being a health nut, especially when you try to eat at a restaurant with family or friends. People always look at the food I'm eating, and they say "What is that?" And I'm often bringing something with me that looks like a green piece of cookie dough. In fact, I call it dough, but it's actually made with a superfoods powder blended together with dates and rice protein powder, then formed into spherical shaped chunks. And this is the food that I typically carry with me if I go...
 40% of U.S. population chronically deficient in vitamin D due to lack of sunlight exposure, says Dr. Michael Holick, author of UV AdvantageBy Mike Adams, January 1 2005
The following is part six of an eight-part interview with Dr. Michael Holick, author of "The UV advantage" and one of the world's most respected authorities on vitamin D and the health benefits of natural sunlight. His work can be found at www.UVadvantage.com. Be sure to print out the vitamin D myths, facts and statistics page summarizing the key points of this interview.
Dr. Holick: A study was done in Mass General Hospital. They found over 50% of inpatients - these are young adults, and middle...
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