(Natural News) A bombshell scientific study reveals that aspartame may be one of the most damaging vectors for the widespread “dumbing down” of humanity. Published in AJTCAM (African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines), the study is entitled, “IMPACT OF ASPARTAME CONSUMPTION ON NEUROTRANSMITTERS IN RAT BRAIN.” (Source) The study fed rats aspartame for […]

(Natural News) Alcoholic drinks are bad for your kidneys. So are chemical-laden energy drinks. It doesn’t take a scientific study run by geniuses to put together the idea that combining these two nasty liquids is going to do at least double the harm to your organs. But for those who want their facts backed up […]

(Natural News) Trying to quit eating junk food is easier said than done. This is because addiction to junk food is real and attempting to give it up may result in withdrawal symptoms. People who try to quit eating junk foods may experience the same withdrawal symptoms similar to drug withdrawal symptoms. A study by […]

(Natural News) If you want to lose weight, don’t do it by crash dieting. A study conducted by a team of researchers from Georgetown University found that crash dieting can make you gain more belly fat and make your muscles weaker. Additionally, it can also make angiotensin II, a hormone known to increase blood pressure, […]

(Natural News) Most people during the holidays say, “all bets are off” regarding regulating their healthy food intake, and they simply gorge on treats and junk food right and left, at least until their body starts sounding the alarms. There are lots of house parties, office parties, neighborhood fiestas, pot luck lunches, bar hopping, and the […]

(Natural News) Regardless if you’re only a lightweight drinker or if you can chug an alarming number of beers before you feel drunk, there are some crucial benefits to being sober. Even if you’re not addicted to alcohol, these five reasons should be enough to quit drinking until you black out at the next office party. You […]

(Natural News) Dangerous trends are nothing new on the internet, but one particularly ill-conceived fad has left a woman brain dead, according to reports. The woman had taken part in the “soy sauce cleanse,”, which sees people drinking a full liter of soy sauce in the span of just two hours on the pretense that […]

(Natural News) There are probably worse ways to ruin the nutritional value of food and, indirectly, your health. But a Green Med Info article warned that there is no faster way to destroy the nutrients in your food than to pop it into a microwave oven. The days of cooking fresh, whole foods on the […]

(Natural News) Too much of anything is bad for you. This includes sugar, which can disrupt your health and lead to diseases if consumed in excess. A Center for Basic Metabolic Research news article even warns that eating too much sugar could aggravate existing problems with heart rate. This piece of advice comes from a […]

(Natural News) Yogurt, a popular dairy product made via the bacterial fermentation of milk, is a favorite among health-conscious consumers because it offers a lot of benefits. However, not all kinds of yogurt are good for you. According to a U.K. study, certain kinds of yogurt tend to be an “unrecognized” source of dietary sugar, especially […]