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Available Articles: (updated weekly)(reprinted with permission from the NaturalNews Network)NSI Synergy Multivitamins Earn Coveted "Editor's Choice" Award for Making Quality Nutrition Affordable (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As the editor of NaturalNews.com, I'm responsible for reviewing nutritional products for more than one million readers who trust our independent, objective product recommendations. NaturalNews readers are always looking for the best quality (and best value) they can find in high-quality... The Health Ranger Answers Common Questions About Nutritional Supplements (transcript) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is a transcript of a broadcast of The Health Ranger Show. You can find the downloadable audio of this program here: http://www.naturalnews.com/Index-Podcasts.html What is the biggest myth about nutritional supplements? You've often wondered about that haven't you? There... Interview: Greg Kunin from Ola Loa reveals the health secrets of drinkable vitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In this NaturalNews exclusive interview, Mike Adams (the Health Ranger) interview Greg Kunin of Ola Loa (www.DrinkYourVitamins.com) about nutrition, quality supplements, disease prevention and much more. Adams received no money to conduct this interview and earns nothing from the sale of Ola Loa products... Bizarre! Government of Denmark tells Kellogg's to take vitamins out of their breakfast cereals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In a move that can only be described as bizarre, the government of Denmark has banned the sale of fortified breakfast cereals made by Kellogg's. These include Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, and Special K. Why were they banned? Because they are fortified with vitamins like vitamin B6, B12, folic acid, iron... Vitamins are deadly! ...and other nonsense you will hear in the mainstream press (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new wave of anti-vitamin hysteria is making waves in newspapers, magazines and news networks around the world. You have may have seen some of the headlines that say things like, "Deadly side effects of vitamins," and imply that vitamins will kill you. Many conventional doctors and critics of nutrition... Unraveling the lies about the antioxidant study on vitamins E and C (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study published in the August 13, 2007 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found that vitamins E and C, when taken together, result in a significant reduction in the risk of strokes (31 percent) and heart attacks (22 percent). The study followed 8,171 women who were instructed to... What's in Your Multiple Vitamin? Detecting Real Quality. Part 1 – Minerals (By Byron Richards) Junky vitamins are often passed off as quality, and many times are endorsed by a physician or celebrity. There are many tricks that low quality supplement companies use to hide their poor quality, spending more money on marketing than on what is under the hood. As a leading nutritional expert and... Whole food nutritional supplements offer better health benefits than isolated vitamins and minerals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Why organized medicine wants to outlaw nutrition and turn healers into criminals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How about some truth for a change about the Food Supplements Directive in the European Union? The proponents of this directive say that it's about protecting patients from all these dangerous vitamins, minerals, supplements, plant extracts and antioxidants that are so dangerous for people. They say,... The mineral selenium proves itself as powerful anti-cancer medicine (By Alexis Black) One of the most effective naturally occurring weapons against cancer is, like most healthy things, something many of us are not getting enough of. The mineral selenium has been shown in multiple studies to be an effective tool in warding off various types of cancer, including breast, esophageal, stomach... Secrets of soil nutrition: Why the minerals in soil determine the success or failure of foods, health and civilization (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In learning about nutrition, we often hear that certain foods contain a certain amount of vitamins and minerals. This is especially true in fruits, vegetables, and other produce, but very few people understand the truth about this information, which is that most of the published values about this nutritional... Are the coral calcium claims by Bob Barefoot credible and believable? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A reader asks, "Mike, I recently ran across a book titled 'The Calcium Factor,' authored by Robert Barefoot. He extols the almost miraculous healing powers of calcium, especially coral calcium. And I would like to know what you think about this. The fact that Bob Barefoot seems to have significant... The big vitamin scare: American Medical Association claims vitamins may kill you (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The latest round in conventional medicine's ongoing attempts to discredit (and ultimately outlaw) nutritional supplements is found in a highly questionable study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which claims that vitamins actually increase the risk of death... Lack of basic nutrition creates generation of criminals; prison system society (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... The Vitamin Hoax: Big Pharma Speaks Through Reader's Digest Magazine (By Carol L. Ohnesorge) The cover of the November 2007 issue of Reader's Digest magazine makes a strong statement through a featured article entitled The Vitamin Hoax: 10 Not to Take. Written by Reader's Digest Senior Research Editor, Neena Samuel, the article cautions readers not to be duped into purchasing vitamins... Taking a daily multivitamin is not sufficient for good nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) One common misconception about nutrition is thinking you only have to take one multivitamin a day, and then you're set. People think, "OK, I've covered all my vitamins and minerals for the day because I took this one pill, and that's it." I have to laugh at that, because even though multivitamin pills... Folic acid deficiencies are widespread; here's why nearly everyone needs more folate (By Alexis Black) Pregnant women plagued by cravings for pickles and ice cream must remember to include plenty of folic acid in their diets. Shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage and birth defects, folic acid – found primarily in leafy green vegetables – is an absolute necessity for any woman who is pregnant or is... New Chapter, Vitacost and Consumer Wellness Center Team Up to Donate Nutrition to Schoolchildren (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New Chapter is widely regarded as providing some of the most natural, innovative and popular nutritional products in the natural health marketplace. They're the makers of Zyflamend, Host Defense and many other products I've recommended here on NaturalNews. Last year, they rolled out an... The Many Benefits and Uses of Sea Minerals (By Mike Donkers) We humans are designed to take in trace elements. How does it work? Plants feed off of minerals in the soil. They will take up only those minerals they need for their growth and development. The plants digest these minerals by adding a carbon atom. When we consume these plants we... American Heart Association's Advice on Vitamin E and Antioxidants is Terrible Advice, Highly Distorted, and Prone to Actually Cause Heart Disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The American Heart Association, which has for decades fought against vitamins and nutritional supplements, has now found a new reason to recommend that people stop taking vitamins -- and instead start taking cholesterol-lowering prescription drugs like statins. The new evidence? A review of older studies... Using Sea Minerals in Agriculture – a Tutorial (By Mike Donkers) Based on my other two articles on sea minerals here on NaturalNews, (http://www.naturalnews.com/022278.html) and (http://www.naturalnews.com/022309.html) , I have received a lot of questions from readers on how to make a Sole and how to ocean-farm. In this article I attempt to teach you... Can Vitamins and Soy Prevent Cancer? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Tens of millions of Americans are now working to prevent cancer by taking supplements and adding functional foods to their diets. $18 billion were spent last year on dietary supplements aimed at preventing cancer, and baby boomers are buying vitamins, minerals, and medicinal herbs in record numbers in... Vitamin warning! Some nutritional supplements use hydrogenated oils as filler (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The next time you buy soft-gel vitamins, you'd better take a look at what's inside them. Would you be surprised if I told you that vitamin companies are taking one of the most toxic food ingredients known to mankind and putting it in soft gels as a filler? It's absolutely true. You can find it in vitamins... Review: The Best Tasting Green Superfood Powder Products (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's increasing awareness today about the health benefits of drinking superfood powders. Anyone who has been reading NaturalNews for very long knows that cruciferous vegetables prevent cancer, berries protect the nervous system and prevent heart disease, chlorella cleanses the liver... Institute for Integrative Nutrition offers a new education path for health-minded adults; a conversation with founder Joshua Rosenthal (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, and today I am joined by Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, talking about this unique school... Our Disappearing Minerals and Their Vital Health Role (Part 1) (By Tony Isaacs) Dating back to the beginning of the last century, mineral depletion in our soils, and thus in the food we eat, has been horrendous -- and it has gotten much worse in recent decades, as we strip the top eight feet of soil throughout the world of the vital major minerals and up to 80 trace... Healthy foods are actually cheaper than popular manufactured foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After sharing health information with people, I'll hear some of them say things like "Okay, I get it, but it's too expensive!" They're meanwhile sipping a Starbuck's coffee and driving a brand new car, and telling me that it's too expensive to buy a $29 bottle of vitamins, or superfood supplements, or... Vitamins & minerals in a spray? Popular sublingual spray product puts liquid vitamins in a spray bottle (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's fast becoming popular: vitamins & minerals in a spray bottle format. For people who can't take pills, capsules or tablets, these liquid vitamins ("sublingual sprays") certainly seem to make sense from a convenience point of view. But are they effective? In other words, are these vitamins... Opinion: Ensure is primarily sugar water, marketed with misleading statements that deceive consumers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When I'm out shopping for groceries, I see lots of people purchasing bottles of Ensure. Typically they are older people, and they are buying it by the cartload, it seems. The front label of the product says 'Complete, balanced nutrition to help stay healthy, active and energetic.' And a large label claims... Marine Phytoplankton is Next Revolutionary Superfood for Disease Prevention and Extraordinary Health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In previous articles and product reviews here on NaturalNews, we've covered some astonishing superfoods. The most impressive of those have been derived from microalgae: Astaxanthin, Chlorella, Spirulina and Blue-Green Algae. Now, a new microalgae product has emerged in the natural... How to slash national health care costs by 90% through education, nutrition, and a ban on junk food marketing (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Want a real solution to skyrocketing health care costs? Forget about all the so-called "cost saving" schemes dreamed up by politicians, drug companies and HMOs. All they do is create new levels of bureaucracy that don't address the real problems of why health care costs are so high in the first place... American Diabetes Association peddling nutritional nonsense while accepting money from manufacturer of candy and sodas (By Jessica Fraser) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently announced a three-year, multi-million dollar alliance with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB) to help combat obesity and diabetes in America by stressing the importance of making smart nutritional choices. According to an ADA press release... Interview - Greg Kunin of Ola Loa explains why it's better for you to "drink your vitamins" for optimum nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hello everyone. Thanks for joining me again. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, here with Greg Kunin of the Ola Loa vitamin company, one of my favorite vitamin companies. You've heard me talking about his company over the last year. "Drink your vitamins" is the slogan. Greg... Mannatech Introduces a Revolutionary Advancement in Vitamin, Mineral and Phytochemical Supplementation (By NaturalNews) Mannatech, Incorporated (Nasdaq: MTEX), announced today it plans to introduce PhytoMatrix, the nutrition industry's first supplement containing fully standardized and completely plant-based vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Modern farming practices have dramatically compromised the nutritional... The Powerful Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Preventing Diseases of Inflammation: The Experts Speak (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) What do the top authors, doctors and health experts have to say about the realtionship between omega-3 fatty acids and inflammation? I asked my Private Research Library that question recently and was overwhelmed with the remarkable wisdom it revealed. Below, I share the top quotes... The Honest Food Guide empowers consumers with independent information about foods and health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hello everyone, this is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. I'm here with Ben Kage, and we're going to have a discussion and Q&A session about the Honest Food Guide. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, it is available for free downloading at ... What's in Your Multiple Vitamin? Detecting Real Quality, Part 2 – Vitamins (By Byron Richards) Multiple vitamins are taken by at least 50% of American adults and 25% of teenagers. It is common knowledge that our food supply is lacking key nutrients that support health. Yet, the quality of multiple vitamins varies dramatically as the majority of the dietary supplement industry falls... Nutrition Secrets “They” Don't Want You to Know About (By Richard Stacel) Today we know more about vitamins, minerals and nutrition in general then ever before, but at the same time there are various elements of the media and medical community that want to keep everyone in the dark about the true role and power that vitamins play in our health and life. As... The Organic Food Bar packs a nutritional punch in portable form (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Today I'm excited to be reviewing a fantastic health food snack bar called "The Organic Food Bar." It's made by a company called Organic Food Bar, Inc., and it has a fantastic combination of healing ingredients put together in a tasty, portable format that makes it convenient to get good nutrition into... NaturalNews, Consumer Wellness Center Announce $5,000 in Nutrition Grants to Aid Schoolchildren (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm thrilled to bring you this announcement today: We've collected donations from a few health supplement companies and combined them with some early earnings from our involvement with Moxxor to create a $5,000 nutritional grant fund. The non-profit Consumer Wellness Center is now announcing... Depression and mental disorders can be prevented and treated with simple healing foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Omega-3s - Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oil and Prostate Cancer - What do the Experts Say? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Just how good are fish oils, flaxseed oils and other omega-3s at preventing prostate cancer? According to the experts quoted below, they may represent some of the most powerful anti-cancer nutrients available today! Read this large collection of quotes on omega-3 oils and prostate cancer... Use Selenium and Zinc to Ward Off Cancer and Boost Immunity (By Richard Stacel) Cancer, a word that no one wants to think about or talk about and people dread hearing, is unfortunately affecting more and more Americans than ever before. The lies of the mainstream media, that we're "winning the war on cancer", are based on statistical nonsense. More and more people are... Your Guide to Essential Vitamins and Minerals (By Dr S. Tamer) The word "Vitamin" is composed of two parts: "vital" which means essential and "amine" because it was previously thought that this compound was amine in its nature. Multivitamins are a mixture of vitamins and minerals which are essential for the body to work and stay healthy. We sometimes... Interview with Dr. Hank Liers Part 5: Superior nutrition for pet health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part five of an interview between Mike Adams and Dr. Hand Liers, the chief formulator of products sold by Health Products Distributors, Inc. (HPDI) (www.IntegratedHealth.com). To see all parts of this interview, search this site for "Dr. Hank Liers." Dr. Liers: I feel our animals... Boku Super Food: An Astonishing New Premium Superfood Product Reviewed by the Health Ranger (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Let me say emphasize right from the start that NaturalNews has absolutely no financial ties to the product or company I'm about to introduce to you. I've been paid nothing to review this product, and I don't earn a dime off its sale. Nevertheless, I'm incredibly excited to reveal this organic... Interview: Raw food guru David Wolfe explores the healing energy of living foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hi, everybody. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, joined by David Wolfe. David Wolfe: How are you doing, Mike? Mike: I'm doing great, David. For those who don't know who David Wolfe is, let me tell you: This is the raw food pioneer right here. This is a guy... Spirulina shown to prevent and treat cancers while boosting immune system function (By Dani Veracity) Nature can provide you with valuable weapons against cancer, but like all things, it's up to you to use them. Although the Japanese have known about and used spirulina for medicinal purposes for years, this form of microalgae is still not "mainstream" in American diets. Spirulina natively grows in alkaline... Medical community concedes that multivitamins are important for health, but only after decades of denying benefit from vitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It only took 38 years for the American Medical Association, old-school doctors and conservative medical authorities to admit that vitamin supplements are, in fact, necessary for optimum health. That's not bad: four decades is moving pretty fast for these slow-thinkers. Year after year, they were shutting... Boku Superfood Launches Enhanced Superfood Formula; Earns Editor's Choice Recommendation (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Since its introduction last year, Boku Superfood has remained at the very top of my list of recommended superfood powder products. The formulation is simply outstanding, the value of the product is unbeatable, and the taste will win you over. It has become the most frequently used superfood... Protect your health freedom: Put an end to Codex and support the Health Freedom Protection Act (By Dani Veracity) The United States has come to a decision point on nutritional supplements. Choice A is to continue participating in the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), which could be hazardous to public health by setting limitations on supplements, and Choice B is to pass the Health Freedom Protection Act (HFPA... The top four superfood products for optimum health and disease prevention / reversal; recommended by Mike Adams (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I get a lot of email asking the same question: "Mike, if you had to take just one nutritional supplement or vitamin product, what would it be?" Here's the answer to that question. If I were stranded on a desert island and had to choose just one nutritional supplement to have on hand, or if... John Hammell of International Advocates for Health Freedom discusses health freedom under siege; Part 1 (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hi, I'm Mike Adams and I am here today with John Hammell of NoCodexGenocide.com to talk about Codex, the supplement industry and why people need to get involved in the fight for health freedom. Give us a little... Poor nutrition, junk foods lead directly to pharmaceutical industry profits (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If nutrition is so good at preventing and even reversing chronic disease, why isn't it taught by the practitioners of conventional medicine? Why isn't your doctor giving you the fundamentals of nutrition? Why don't you see television ads promoting nutrition? The reason is quite simple. There's... True Hope for Bipolar Disorder Sufferers? (By Adam Miller) A new supplement from Truehope Nutritional Support, Ltd. may hold promise for people suffering from bipolar and other mood disorders. EMPowerplus is a supplement sporting a blend of 36 vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and it's making waves in the Canadian and American psychiatric communities... Natural Tooth Cure for Curing Cavities and Preventing Root Canals (By Rami Nagel) It is not true that conventional dental treatments and fluoride are the only ways to heal your teeth from cavities. When struck with the diagnoses of a dental cavity, most people feel totally helpless or powerless to do anything about it themselves. The common belief about tooth decay is... New "Juice Feasting" Emerging as Phytonutrient-Rich Disease-Fighting Nutritional System (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's rare for something to come along that impresses me so much as a healing modality that it instantly changes my own life habits. But I've recently been introduced to a plant-based medicinal modality that's so incredibly effective at preventing and reversing disease that I believe it is... FDA Attacks Small Nutrition Companies (By Byron Richards) On October 19, 2006, the FDA fired off twenty-four warning letters to small nutrition companies that made claims they had natural remedies to help with diabetes. At first glance, one might think the FDA was actually... Consumer Wellness Center Awards Nutrition Education Grant to Economically Disadvantaged Grade School Children (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Consumer Wellness Center, led by Executive Director Mike Adams (editor of NaturalNews), has announced its seventh grant in its Nutrition Grant Program. The Consumer Wellness Center (CWC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting nutrition education. The Executive Director... Looking for organic vitamins? Grocery store foods are fast becoming a poor source of nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's becoming inreasingly clear that even if you eat right -- choosing fruits and vegetables at your local grocery store -- you won't be getting adequate supplies of organic vitamins and minerals. ("Organic" means vitamins in their natural form rather than synthetic.) A report published by the... Interview with Dr. Hank Liers Part 2: High-RNA superfoods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part two of an interview between Mike Adams and Dr. Hand Liers, the chief formulator of products sold by Health Products Distributors, Inc. (HPDI) (www.IntegratedHealth.com). To see all parts of this interview, search this site for "Dr. Hank Liers." Mike: Let's get to more... Finding Happiness the Natural Way (By Charmaine D. Mercado) In a blue funk. Apathetic. High-strung. Premenstrual woman from hell. Enervated. Grouchy. Spacey. Turning on the waterworks for no real reason. Swinging from repressed fear to rage like an angst-ridden green monster. Do any of these describe you? Before you pop that Prozac into your mouth... Interview with Jon Barron of Baseline Nutritionals on herbal healing, the bird flu and alternative health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hello. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. Ben Kage and I are joined by Jon Barron. He's the director of the Baseline of Health Foundation. He's on the medical advisory board of the Health Sciences Institute, one of my favorite publications. He's top man at ... Nutritional products from New Chapter and other health innovators (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the world of nutritional supplements and healthy foods, there are some wonderful companies out there providing some outstanding products for the marketplace. They're being quite innovative with the products they bring to the market. I'd like to talk about some of those companies and what they're doing... The Importance of Staving Off a Magnesium Deficiency (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) The latest government study shows a staggering 68% of Americans do not consume the recommended daily intake of magnesium. Even more frightening are data from this study showing that 19% of Americans do not consume even half of the government's recommended daily intake of magnesium.(1) This... Product review: AstaFactor Salmon Essentials with salmon oil and astaxanthin (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'd like to share the news about Mera Pharmaceuticals' AstaFactor Salmon Essentials, an exciting health product that combines potent antioxidants with heart-healthy oils. Salmon Essentials contains purified salmon oil and Astaxanthin, two ingredients that are, in their own right, potent nutritional healing... The inside scoop: Natural Health Products Expo West industry event (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Multivitamins Explained: Supplementing Can Help You Reach Optimal Health (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Everyone needs a balanced diet! Everyone requires proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fibers, vitamins, minerals and amino acids every day. The right diet can strengthen the muscles and bones as well as improve overall health. Vitamins are vital substances that are required for normal growth... Prescription drugs are connected to school shootings and other violence, yet more drugs are touted as the solution (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The United States is gaining a reputation around the world for raising children who go on school shooting rampages. Earlier this year, we had another one with 16-year-old Jeff Weiss, who went into his school on an Indian reservation and blew away 10 friends. And guess what? He was taking the antidepressant... White flour promotes nutritional deficiencies and chronic disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) People simply can't get adequate nutrition by going to a grocery store, loading up on healthy foods and chewing their way through groceries. Given the nutritional profile of today's foods, it's physically impossible for a human being to do so. To make matters worse, most people don't eat optimum foods... Free raw foods teleseminar features twelve top health and nutrition experts from around the world (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Starting Tuesday, August 7 at 8pm California time, a raw foods health and nutrition teleseminar brings together twelve of the top natural health experts from around the world to deliver a free, information-rich presentation on the phenomenal health benefits of raw foods nutrition. From August 7 through... Accunatural skin care product treats acne with vitamins, minerals and herbs (By Jessica Smith) Acne may seem like no big deal for those of us who have never had it -- or who only had it for just a few years during puberty; but for many teens, having acne can feel like the end of the world. The damage it does to one's self esteem during the time when it's the most fragile can be devastating. Even... Review: Dr. Jonathan Wright's Health and Healing Newsletter Provides Lifesaving Remedies for Tough Times (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Without question, these are tough times. Rampant inflation, sky-high gas prices, failed wars, domestic surveillance and secret prisons run by top U.S. officials... it all adds up to uncertainty and fear in the minds of many Americans. In this increasingly unstable environment, however,... Interview with Dr. Ray Strand, author of Death by Prescription and Releasing Fat (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: This is Mike Adams with Truth Publishing welcoming Dr. Ray Strand. He is the author of Death by Prescription and is one of the most courageous doctors to speak out about the health effects of prescription drugs. Welcome, and thank you for joining us, Dr. Strand. Dr.... Blaming dietary sodium for high blood pressure is too simplistic; the real problem may be mineral deficiencies (By Dani Veracity) In popular thought, disputing sodium's link to high blood pressure is equivalent to questioning whether the earth is round. However, some experts now believe that salt will not raise blood pressure in everyone, just in people who are "salt sensitive." Only 10 percent of the population is salt sensitive... Product review: LivingFuel Rx Super Greens superfood powder delivers a powerhouse of nutrition with no junk fillers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Living Fuel company (www.LivingFuel.com) offers a whole meal superfood powder that's excellent for blending into smoothies, chocolate shakes or just plain water. It contains whole food concentrates, superfoods like spirulina and sea vegetables, enzymes, probiotics, amino acids, herbs... Mandatory AIDS testing proposal is public health lunacy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Based on a newly published report, some doctors are now actually calling for the nationwide, mandatory testing of all adults for AIDS. When I hear ridiculous public health ideas like this one, I have to stop and consider: what's the real motive behind this? It seems clear to me that the motive for this... Interview with Alan Friedman from Good Cause Wellness about Antioxidants, Agave Nectar and Chia Seeds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is an exclusive interview with Good Cause Wellness founder Alan Friedman, who talks about antioxidants, superfood powders, agave nectar, chia seeds and his personal passion for health. Following the interview, I negotiated a discount for NaturalNews readers on one of Friedman's top-selling products... Fresh Vegetable Salads Provide Maximum Nutrition for Each Food Dollar Spent (By Barbara L. Minton) It looks like food prices will continue to creep steadily higher throughout 2009, even in the face of an economic crisis that has reduced the purchasing power of most Americans. This makes it more important that ever to get the best nutritional value for every food dollar spent. When it... Natural Cellular Defense and zeolite - is it the next big thing in nutritional therapies for cancer and chronic disease? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) You may not believe what you're about to read. Early indications are that this could be a significant breakthrough in nutritional medicine, cancer treatments and heavy metals detoxification. If early reports are to be believed, it far surpasses even the most miraculous cancer drugs from the world of... Medical myths explained: Why health researchers mistakenly think one disease causes another (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Health researchers are making all sorts of discoveries about the correlations between various diseases. They're finding out that gum disease is correlated with heart disease. The problem is, they're jumping to the conclusion that there is a direct causal relationship between these two things. They're... Green Tea and Breast Cancer Prevention: What the Experts Say (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How effective is green tea at preventing, reversing or treating breast cancer? And can green tea help improve the outcome of chemotherapy for patients who choose chemical poisons as their treatment of choice? I searched through my library of natural health books and found the following... Interview: Amazing Grass' Brandon Burt talks about Kidz SuperFood and nutrition for children (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Welcome, everyone. This is Mike Adams the Health Ranger, here with Brandon Burt of the Amazing Grass Company. They have an outstanding new product called "Kidz SuperFood." We're going to talk about this and why it's important for the nutrition of children, and how this product tastes fantastic... Women's pain and discomfort from premenstrual syndrome may be lessened by diet changes and natural health remedies (By Alexis Black) Headaches, bloating, irritability, depression and fatigue are just a few of the unpleasant symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, which affects millions of women every month. But fortunately, PMS -- though widely believed to be a result of changes in hormone levels during a woman's menstrual cycle -- is... Microwave ovens destroy the nutritional value of your food (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The rise of widespread nutritional deficiencies in the western world correlates almost perfectly with the introduction of the microwave oven. This is no coincidence. Microwave ovens heat food through a process of creating molecular friction, but this same molecular friction quickly destroys the delicate... Consumer Wellness Center Awards $1,000 Nutrition Grant to California Elementary School (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Consumer Wellness Center, led by Executive Director Mike Adams (editor of NaturalNews.com), has announced its sixth grant in its Nutrition Grant Program. The Consumer Wellness Center (CWC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting nutrition education. The Executive Director... Consumer Wellness Center Awards Nutrition Grant to Michigan Non-Profit Delivering Fresh Produce to the Economically Disadvantaged (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Consumer Wellness Center, led by Executive Director Mike Adams (editor of NaturalNews) has announced its third grant in its Nutrition Grant Program. The Consumer Wellness Center (CWC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting nutrition education. The Executive Director position... The A-List: Top Products Recommended By Mike Adams (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) These are products and services I personally use and highly recommend to others. They include health products, technology products, services and food & grocery items. Nobody pays to be listed here. I do not earn affiliate fees, kickbacks or sponsorship fees of any kind for listing products here... Vitamin makers sell candy multivitamins to children (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How do you get a child to take their vitamins? Hide them in a sugary lollipop or gummi bear. As we're seeing in today's marketplace, more and more candy vitamin products are becoming available for children, and their sales are skyrocketing. But is it good nutrition? To answer that question, you have... Women's Multivitamin Study Seriously Flawed, As Usual (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine claims that multivitamins are useless at preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease in women. The mainstream media has predictably picked up on this story, gleefully running it as "proof" that nutrition is worthless and... If you exercise, be sure to increase your uptake of nutritional supplements and superfoods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's an important tip for those of you who are either currently engaged in an exercise program or are considering beginning one. It's a simple tip, but one that many people, unfortunately, forget. When we exercise, we use up more nutrients than if we were to avoid exercise. (Simply sweating, for example... A call to action: how we can beat the European Food Supplements Directive (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) They actually pulled it off. The protectors of drug company profits have managed to engineer a ban on vitamins across the European Union. The European Food Supplements Directive goes live August 1, and it will instantly criminalize retailers who dare to sell products like vitamin C in "illegal" doses... Organized medicine remains ignorant of causes, treatments for prostate cancer (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Review of the Best New Natural Appetite Suppressant Supplements, Including Pine Nut Oil (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Natural appetite suppressants have come a long way since the days of hoodia gordonii. Today's natural appetite suppressants are more effective, more honest and even more affordable than most hoodia supplements, and they provide health-conscious consumers a realistic way to reduce the feelings... Resveratrol is "Nature's Medicine" for Cancer, Heart Disease and Much More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Just how good is resveratrol at preventing cancer and heart disease? It's so good that drug companies are trying to mimic its molecules in order to claim they're "creating" a new drug to prevent heart disease. But this is Mother Nature's miracle drug -- only it's not a drug. It's a molecule... Antioxidants, bad science and failure of the press to tell the truth (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following yesterday's announcement of a new study showing the phenomenal benefits of antioxidants for preventing heart disease in women, the mainstream media rallied behind a blatantly false distortion of the study designed to convince the public that vitamins E and C are somehow useless. The popular... Spirulina: trace minerals content, consumer tastes, and green foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: You mention that trace minerals are part of the food you provide to the spirulina cultures. Are these the same trace minerals that are found in ocean water, then, and how much are absorbed by the spirulina? Gerry: Well, we actually use something very unique which I don't think... The Slime That Threatens Healthcare (By Dr. Phil Domenico) Beware of snake oil salesmen, particularly in pharmaceutical ads, or physicians doling out expensive drugs. Most of the time, drugs are not the answer, especially for kids. Unfortunately, healthcare is driven mostly by profit, and currently out of whack. In fact, it should be called disease... General Mills takes leadership step in switching to whole grain breakfast cereals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... The truth behind the headlines about antioxidants and vitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you've been reading the health headlines in the mainstream media recently, you might have come to the conclusion that vitamins are the most dangerous thing you could possibly consume. Headlines declare antioxidants to be useless, vitamin C to be dangerous and vitamin E to be deadly!... Interview with Greg Kunin of Ola Loa (DrinkYourVitamins.com) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here today with Greg Kunin of the OlaLoa Company: "Drink Your Vitamins." Thanks for taking a few minutes to chat with me today. Kunin: It's a pleasure to be here. Mike: Could you give people a description of what this is all about? How can people "drink their... Health illiteracy is widespread: neither patients nor doctors grasp the fundamentals of nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Health literacy is a huge problem for controlling health care costs, says a new study published by the Institute of Medicine. By "health literacy," they mean the ability of the general public to read and understand basic health information. The absence of this ability is costing our nation $29... Study Finds Cancer Survivors' Health Greatly Enhanced With Vitamin Supplements (By Dr. Phil Domenico) Nutritional support is essential in the battle against cancer. It helps fight fatigue, improve immune defenses, prevent or correct nutritional imbalances and deficiencies, manage weight, prevent hair loss, and maintain muscle. Patients receiving nutritional support fare significantly better... Carrots really do help you see in the dark; beta-carotene-rich foods help prevent a variety of eye ailments (By Alexis Black) Your mother always told you eating carrots would help you see better, but did she ever tell you why? No, this wasn't just a trick to get you to eat your vegetables. It turns out carrots really do give your eyes a boost because they contain beta-carotene, which the body is able to convert into vitamin... Vitamins A, C and E Increase Mortality! (and other nonsense from the realm of junk science) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The latest attack on vitamins A, C, E, selenium and beta-carotene comes from the Cochrane Library, a widely-read source of information on conventional health matters. In the paper published yesterday, these antioxidants were linked with a higher risk of mortality ("they'll kill you!"),... Natural Remedies for Treating Arthritis (By Tony Isaacs) Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and loss of movement of the joints. The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint, ritis=inflammation), and refers to more than 100 different diseases. One Highly Effective Arthritis Remedy: A good friend of the author's... Increasing Fruits and Vegetables Leads to Permanent Weight Loss (By Barbara L. Minton) Although most Americans find their waistlines expanding with each year, a few manage to stay slender and trim throughout their lives. These are the ones who capture attention and never seem to look their ages. How they do it was the subject of a recent Consumer Reports investigation... CBS Interview Peddles Misinformation on Melanoma, Vitamin D and Deficiencies (By Ella Andersen) In an effort to drum up fear and to push Big Pharma propaganda, CBS did a piece on how skin cancer, particularly melanoma, is increasing in young women. The interview goes on to blame the sun instead of really looking at what really causes melanoma: niacin deficiency. I am now... Blueberries, cranberries, strawberries all contain powerful phytochemicals that fight cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol and more (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's more good news on how nature can help you prevent and reverse chronic disease. Berries such as blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and raspberries are rich in disease-fighting phytochemicals that prevent and even reverse serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stomach ulcers... Consumer Wellness Center Awards Nutrition Grant to Aid Economically Disadvantaged Teenage Mothers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Consumer Wellness Center, led by Executive Director Mike Adams (editor of NaturalNews), has announced its fourth grant in its Nutrition Grant Program. The Consumer Wellness Center (CWC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting nutrition education. The Executive Director... Building and Maintaining Strong Vision for Life (By Fred Liers) Building and maintaining excellent vision involves some basic steps anyone can follow. Even if you believe nothing can be done to help your vision, taking these simple steps can go far in preserving it, or even improving it. Establishing core nutrition The foundation... The Nutritional Origin of the Term "Red Neck" and Other Fascinating Historical Facts About Vitamin Deficiencies (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There is a long and fascinating history of relationships between nutritional deficiencies and chronic disease. One of the most well known is probably scurvy -- a disease where your bones lose their rigidity due to a deficiency in vitamin C. The historical accounts of this condition mostly... Consumer Wellness Center Awards Nutrition Grant to Florida Non-Profit Delivering Nutrition Education to Economically Disadvantaged Youth (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Consumer Wellness Center, led by Executive Director Mike Adams (editor of NaturalNews), has announced a fifth grant in its Nutrition Grant Program. The Consumer Wellness Center (CWC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting nutrition education. The Executive Director position... Q&A: How do I avoid atherosclerosis and improve cardiovascular health? What if I have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the first part of this question on avoiding atherosclerosis and improving cardiovascular health, we talked about what to avoid so that you don't worsen your situation. Here in the second part, we'll talk about more proactive strategies that you can use for reversing the build up of plaque in your... How to Tone Your Blood Vessels and Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease (By Jack Challem) Personal trainers have long praised the health benefits of toning your muscles. Now, medical researchers are looking at a similar approach for toning of your blood vessels. Think of it as getting really buff blood vessels. So, what's blood-vessel tone got to do with your health? The better the... An overview of new health products, plant technology, superfoods and natural health research breakthroughs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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 Interview with Dr. Hank Liers Part 4: Reversing mass chemical contamination (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part four of an interview between Mike Adams and Dr. Hand Liers, the chief formulator of products sold by Health Products Distributors, Inc. (HPDI) (www.IntegratedHealth.com). To see all parts of this interview, search this site for "Dr. Hank Liers." Mike: I find that most... Nutritionist, Chef and Author (Part I): Challenging What You Think You Know about Nutrition (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Sally Fallon shares on her crusade to fight nutrition misinformation and junk science. Renegade Roundtable with Sally Fallon, nutrition... Healthy Superfood Gift Baskets Launched by Transition Nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Superfood innovator Transition Nutrition has announced the launching of seven superfood gift baskets. Made with ingredients like premium quality cashews, cacao brittles, goji berries, macadamia nuts, Golden Himalayan Raisins, and macadamia nut butter, these gift baskets allow consumers... U.S. Doctors Should Prescribe Vitamins Rather Than Placebos (By Dr. Phil Domenico) The New York Times reported recently that American doctors regularly prescribe placebos to patients. The survey involved 679 randomly chosen internists and rheumatologists, among them about half reported recommending placebos regularly. Doctors in Denmark, Israel, Britain, Sweden... Why We Need Action on Soil Depletion (By Lynn Berry) Soil scientists have known for many years about the decline in soil fertility. To address the problem, farmers, agricultural companies and governments have advocated a number of solutions which, however, have not ensured that our food is more nutritious. Farming is big business and the... Osteoporosis remains undiagnosed in millions of Americans; here's how to beat the disease with nutrition, exercise and sunlight (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Millions of Americans have osteoporosis but don't know it, according to a new study authored by Stanford University School of Medicine. It says that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis right now, and 4 million more are at risk, but many people don't notice that they have the condition until they receive... Interview with Dr. Elson Haas, bestselling author, pioneering doctor and nutritional detox expert (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: A lot of people are familiar with detox, but some are not, and from a nutritional standpoint, they certainly may not be familiar with what it involves. What type of detox do you focus on? Dr. Haas: Well, detoxification involves getting rid of things from the body as well as... Product review: Alive! Whole Food Energizer, a whole foods vitamin and nutritional supplement that fights chronic disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to outstanding commercially-produced nutritional supplements, the list is rather short. Far too many vitamins and supplements on the shelves of stores are made from chemical ingredients rather than natural sources. Yet we all know that vitamins and minerals should always come from plant... Enhancing health with a multivitamin (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." But then, you also need a banana, an orange, a pear, a handful of carrots, some avocado, a head of lettuce, some tomatoes ... the list goes on. Did you make sure to get your five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables today? How about yesterday and the day before... Miracle Cure for Gout and Arthritis Pain? Six Cherries a Day (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I bet the big drug companies wish they had invented cherries -- they've proven to be the most powerful medicine in the world for eliminating gout and reducing the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Cherries are such powerful medicine for gout and arthritis, in fact, the FDA went out of... The Beauty of B: Why You May Need More of the Vitamin B Complex (By Elizabeth Walling) Vitamin B comes in many forms, and all of them are necessary for healthy living. Getting plenty of B vitamins - usually much more than the recommended daily allowance - can improve heart health and symptoms of depression, and can also work to improve energy levels and brain function. The... Forget the Headlines - Keep Taking Your Vitamins and Minerals (By Tony Isaacs) A "new" study condemning the use of vitamins and classifying them as ineffective and potentially dangerous is generating headlines throughout the mainstream media in the United States and Europe. Apparently generating headlines was the sole intention, as the study is neither new, scientific... The top five foods for beating depression (By Erin Bates) Drug advertisements and conventional doctors tell the public that depression is caused by an imbalance of a neurotransmitter in the brain called serotonin. This idea makes it seem that drugs that flood the brain with serotonin are the answer to depression, but there is no scientific evidence that drug... Guide to Better Vitamin Shopping (By Arc Archer) When it comes to buying vitamins you must consider some guidelines in order to get the better, if not best, brand available for your particular reasons or condition. As with any product on the marketplace, you'll encounter quality vitamin brands and those that are anything but effective... Beyond AIDS drugs: Nutrition needed for AIDS patients (By NaturalNews) The growing impact of AIDS in Africa, Asia and Latin America has prompted the United Nations World Food Program to appeal to donor countries to fund food and nutrition for those afflicted. At the XVI International AIDS Conference in Toronto, Robin Jackson, chief of the World Food Program... Dissecting a Study Disproving Vitamin B's Role in Preventing Heart Disease (By Dr. Phil Domenico) A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association [JAMA 2008;299(17):2027-36] has revealed that supplementation with the B vitamins, folic acid, B6 and B12, did not prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women at risk. Despite lowering homocysteine levels... Raw Deal Dealt to Advocates of Raw Milk (By Nancy Piscatello) Moooooved by the right to choose what kind of milk is served at your dinner table? If you're one of the growing number of people choosing raw (unpasteurized) milk to feed yourself and your family, you might want to pay attention here. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the CDC... The common cold is no match for natural healing therapies: minerals, herbs and foods stave off colds and flus (By Jessica Smith) It happens to everyone, sometimes multiple times a year. That's why it's called the common cold, right? But while we're all familiar with the common cold, we may only know of one or two ways to fight it, which usually involve some sort of over-the-counter medication, or the folk remedy, a bowl... UC Berkeley Wellness Letter authors remain nutritionally illiterate about chlorella, spirulina, and blue-green algae (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) On this website we discuss the ignorance of western medical doctors and medical institutions with such frequency that it hardly seems unusual to find another case of health ignorance worth mentioning, but every once in a while, another article or news item is released by a so-called "credible" institution... Upgrade Your Fuel Mix and Personalize Your Diet (By Teya Skae) How many times have you heard the saying, "You are what you eat" and, on hearing it, asked yourself this simple question, "What exactly does that mean"? In our current world of information overload, maybe even info-glut, we receive so much dietary advice that its easy to become confused... Knowing the Difference Between Natural and Synthetic Vitamins Is Vital to Good Health (By Lynn Berry) Since the Pan-pharmaceutical scare in Australia a few years back, many small natural vitamin businesses went out of business. A glance on the shelves of the vitamin retailers shows a narrower range of choices. More pharmaceutical companies are selling vitamins. However many of the better... Cigarettes, Lies, and Pet Food Advertising (By Susan Thixton) It's difficult to imagine that cigarettes and lies have any connection with pet food -- but when you look closely at the advertising tactics of some pet foods, look closely at the ingredients in those pet foods -- you'll find cigarettes, lies, and pet food fits perfectly together. To... Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, has a simple cause: poor nutrition and food additives (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research is appearing now that's showing the link between the consumption of food additives by children -- especially food colorings -- and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Well-informed parents have long realized that the consumption of food additives causes hyperactivity in their... Major Study Finds Good News About Vitamins E and C (By Jack Challem) A new study has found that natural vitamin E and vitamin C can significantly reduce the risk of several cardiovascular diseases. The study was published in the August 13, 2007, issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal published by the American Medical Association. Nancy R. Cook,... Nutrition Provides Key to Preventing Needless Deaths of Kids World-Wide (By Sherry Baker) One-third of stunted growth and a quarter of deaths among under 3 year-olds in poor countries could be prevented, according to a new paper published in the British medical journal Lancet (1). Is the solution better drugs? More vaccinations? Greater access to surgery and high tech... A brief history of nutritional deficiencies and chronic disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There is a long history of discovering relationships between nutritional deficiencies and chronic disease. One of the most well known is probably scurvy -- a disease where your bones lose their rigidity due to a deficiency of vitamin C. The historical accounts of this mostly involve sailors who, on long... Finding the Powerful Forces of Nature in the Compost Pile (By Dr. Phil Domenico) Philosophers throughout history have sought out grand theories to define Nature, as if there were a unifying feature. The ancient Greeks were particularly curious in this regard, though they had very little evidence to work with. In the early 6th century BC, Thales postulated that the primary... The End of Antibiotics and the Rise of Iodine as an Effective Alternative (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) Eventually antibiotics are going to be seen as one of the worst things to ever come out of pharmaceutical science because in the end, they have made us only weaker in the face of ever increasingly strong super bugs that are resistant to all the antibiotics doctors have at their disposal... Healing Illness - A Natural Anti-Cancer Protocol (By Tony Isaacs) Western medicine treats the body as a collection of parts instead of as a synergistic organism. When it comes to treating broken bones and injured body parts, mainstream Western medicine is unequaled. When this same approach is used to treat illness and disease - fixing or repairing the... Agave Nectar, the High Fructose Health Food Fraud (By Rami Nagel) Editor's note: This highly-controversial article was written by a Citizen Journalist writer, not an in-house NaturalNews staff writer. NaturalNews does not agree with every statement in this story, but we posted it because we are aware of an increasing amount of fraudulent, low-quality ... Walking the talk: the true story of my transformation from obesity and chronic disease to outstanding health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I was recently talking to a reader of this site, and he was commenting on some of the pictures (body shots) that he'd seen of me on the website. He said to me, "You know, you were born that way! You're just one of those people that's naturally thin, that naturally has defined muscle mass. You're just... The Killing of California Almonds (and why dead foods lead to dead people) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As NaturalNews reported earlier this year, the Almond Board of California (ABC) has decided that all almonds grown in that state must be pasteurized, irradiated or otherwise killed, even when they're labeled "raw." This is necessary, the ABC tells us, for "safety reasons." But who's safety? Certainly... Universal Vaccine for the Flu? Look No Further Than Vitamin C and Zinc (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The mainstream media is ablaze today with talk of an important new discovery that could lead to a "universal vaccine" that ends all colds for a lifetime. This universal vaccine, researchers say, would target a common configuration of proteins that occurs in virtually all cases of influenza... Dietary fat is necessary for absorption of vitamins, nutrients and phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A fascinating new study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that dietary fat is necessary for the absorption of nutrients from fruits and vegetables. In the study, people who consumed salads with fat-free salad dressing absorbed far less of the helpful phytonutrients and vitamins... Doctors still fail to recognize healing power of foods, nutrition and supplements (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I keep hearing stories of how people are changing their diet and amazing their doctors in terms of the positive change they've been able to make. One person I spoke with had been given a prescription for a high cholesterol drug by his doctor, and was told that changing his diet alone could only lower... With 25% of the U.S. Population Suffering Side Effects from Sleep Medications, Effective Natural Remedies are Needed (By NaturalNews) Sleeplessness is a big problem in America. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), almost six out of ten Americans report having insomnia at least a few nights weekly. Insomnia is defined as "An inability to fall asleep or remain asleep long enough to feel rested, especially when the problem... Tyranny in the USA: The true history of FDA raids on healers, vitamin shops and supplement companies (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's a brief overview of some of the campaigns of terror the FDA has initiated against natural healers, nutritional supplement companies and other organizations. Many were conducted using armed agents wielding assault rifles and automatic weapons, dressed in body armor. All of them were intended to... Four Fantastic Foods for Extraordinary Health (By Ella Andersen) In these times, it can be very difficult to know what is good to eat and what is not good. As knowledge continues to expand concerning health and nutrition, more and more is being discovered about the effects of certain foods on the human body. This article will deal with four natural foods... Had weight loss surgery? Take your vitamins to prevent dangerous nutritional deficiencies (By David Gutierrez) A rare but serious complication arising from weight loss surgery can be easily prevented by taking vitamin supplements after the operation, according to a study published in the journal "Neurology." The brain condition, known as a Wernicke encephalopathy, is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (also known... The health care reform legislation that Congress should pass, but won't (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) All of a sudden, everyone's talking about health care reform in the United States. From corporations like Wal-Mart to the newly-elected Democratic majority in the House, it seems that everyone -- business, government and the public -- recognizes our health care system is broken. And it is widely recognized... Interview with Dr. Decker Weiss about Earth's Promise nutritional powders from Enzymatic Therapy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: We're here today with Dr. Decker Weiss, a naturopath who also serves on the scientific advisory board for Enzymatic Therapy. Today we're talking about the Earth's Promise product line. So, thanks for taking some time to sit down and chat... The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares information from his book The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth. The Healthiest Year of Your... Chlorella as a powerful defense against cancer (By Dani Veracity) Amazing things truly do come in small packages. One of your most powerful weapons against cancer is chlorella -- a unicellular, green algae. This tiny algae packs a powerful punch. In Prescription for Dietary Wellness, Phyllis A. Balch explains, "Chlorella…contains the highest chlorophyll level... Review: Delicious Greens 8000 is a Delicious, Nutritious Superfood Drink Powder (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Part of my job as editor of NaturalNews is to search out highly nutritious, great-tasting health products for readers, and then bring you that news so that you can benefit from those findings. As you know, I've sought out and recommended several high-quality superfood drink mixes (powders... How to slow or reverse hair loss with a healthy diet and nutritional supplements (By Dani Veracity) Unless you were trying to make a fashion statement – think David Beckham or Sinead O'Connor – you probably wouldn't be too pleased with hair loss. In Western society, hair loss – especially male pattern hair loss – is fodder for jokes, unless the hair loss is a result of chemotherapy or other medical... Research Proves Nutrition Plays Critical Role in Optimal Health for Pets (By Susan Thixton) A report from the Royal Veterinary College in London, Professor D.L. Chan, points out that veterinarians should begin to look at nutrition to play a larger role in the health of pets. Similar to human doctors, most veterinarians don't write 'prescriptions' of nutritional supplements for... What You Should Know About Unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses (By Paul Fassa) Because of its reputation for being used to prepare livestock feed and other commercial uses, molasses needs to be understood as a disregarded source of vital human nutrients lacking in most of our diets. Molasses provides a sweetener that is safe for most glucose or blood sugar level issues... Vitamins under attack by distorted research: attempts to discredit nutritional supplements continue (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The mainstream press is awash in headlines claiming that vitamins are now suddenly bad for your heart. It's hogwash, of course. Their evidence? Certain vitamins were found to inhibit the liver's ability to break down so-called "bad cholesterol." Now here's the real story on this study. First... Distorted research claims exercise is bad for you (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... The hidden dangers of caffeine: How coffee causes exhaustion, fatigue and addiction (By Dani Veracity) Most a.m. coffee drinkers don't realize it, but their morning cups of coffee set their bodies up for a rollercoaster day of highs and lows, only to bottom out at the point of exhaustion. Just a few hours after consumption, when the artificial high dies down, many people may reach for more coffee or something... Prenatal vitamins may reduce risk of brain tumors in children (By NaturalNews) Women who take multivitamins early in pregnancy may reduce the risk that their child will develop some types of brain tumors. Public health agencies already urge pregnant women to take multivitamins that contain folic acid early in pregnancy to reduce their fetus's risk of developing a neural... A Daily Dose of Sea Food Could Shrink Belly Fat and Lead to Improved Health (By John M. Yarlott) Body fatness increases the risk of Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The majority of American people who are overweight could now lose body fat and prevent future dietary disease by modifying their diets to include seafood. Seafood is rich in Omega 3, good monounsaturated fat (MUFA),... David Wolfe Part I: Journey from Dairy Allergies to Becoming a Raw Food Nutritionist (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares his journey from being a kid with dairy allergies to becoming a raw food nutritionist. Rawkathon with David Wolfe. David Wolf is an... Why the world isn't ready for the coming influenza pandemic, World Health Organization warns (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A global influenza pandemic isn't something that most people think about on a day-to-day basis. But it could soon become front-page news, if the fears of the World Health Organization are realized. The group is concerned about the ripening conditions for a global outbreak of a particular bird flu strain... Plant Stress Boosts Nutrition (By Susanne Morrone, C.N.C.) ScienceNews (Feb. 13, 2009) reported that Alyson Mitchell, Ph.D. from the UC-Davis presented her team`s findings at the annual meeting of the American Advancement of Science in Chicago Feb. 12-16, 2009. The team has been doing extensive research on the nutritional content in fruits... Interview: Emerald Balance provides excellent superfoods nutrition without the "greeny" taste (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hi everyone, thanks for joining us. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. I'm joined by Jan Lovejoy, the founder of Emerald Balance -- one of the most potent nutritional superfood powder products available on the market today. I love the taste of this product, I love the ingredient list... Magnesium Deficiency Prevention (By Teya Skae) How Important Are Magnesium and Colloidal Minerals? A mutual agreement now exists between the medical and complementary health communities on the fact that a wide range of minerals is essential for human health. Nutrient deficiencies or excesses can influence disease states. According to... Interview with "Kevala" Karen Parker, master raw foods chef (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Kevala Karen Parker, master raw foods chef and quite an experienced chef at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona. Thanks for joining us today, Kevala. Kevala: Thanks for coming out. Mike: You have an enormous amount of information... Prenatal vitamins shown to reduce children's risk of cancer (By M. T. Whitney) Taking folic acid and multivitamins while pregnant can nearly halve the chance of a child getting a common cancer before the age of 18, new evidence from a Toronto children's hospital shows. The study, from Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, was pursued when officials at the hospital... Santa beats diabetes with nutrition and exercise just in time for Christmas (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following weeks of nutritional therapy and exercise, Santa Claus today declared himself free of type-2 diabetes and produced lab test results showing a fasting glucose level of 96 mg/dL – well below the diabetes definition of 126mg/dL. Through the month of December, Santa Claus has been working with... Detox for Life: The Three Crucial Steps of the Detox Program (By Leisa Wheeler N.D.) Detoxification is a natural healing process needed more than ever in today`s toxic world. With the onslaught of chemicals in our food, air and water, we can all do with undergoing a specific program of periodic cleansing. An approach that is designed to lower the toxic burden accumulated... Pet nutrition revealed: the Health Ranger interviews Dr. Lisa Newman on pet nutrition and pet food ingredients (part 3 of 4) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Whenever I talk to pet owners, whose pets have joint problems, pain or disease, I hear a distorted line of reasoning -- the same in human medicine -- which is that it's just genetic. I hear that all the time. Newman: Oh, I know. Mike: What's your take on that? ... The Importance of Water for Good Health (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares on the importance of water. Renegade Water Secrets with David Wolfe, author of the new book Amazing Grace and Eating... Doctor Richard DiCenso Shares Health Results Achieved Through Nutrition (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Richard DiCenso shares amazing stories of results through nutrition. The Healthiest Year of Your Life with Richard DiCenso... Interview with Dr. Wayne Coates: Chia Seeds (Part 1) (By Fred Liers) The following is part one of an interview with Dr. Wayne Coates, who is perhaps the world's foremost educator on chia seeds. Dr. Coates was among the first to grow chia seeds experimentally and later for commercial purposes. An expert in the field of new crops such as chia and jojoba, his... Transform Yourself From the Inside-Out and Look Your Best Naturally (By Charmaine D. Mercado) At some point in our lives we have all suffered from physical insecurities, thanks to the unwitting comments of the people around us, our faulty habit of comparing ourselves to others, and mainstream media's rigid standards of beauty. Depending on our environment, upbringing, and self-image... Top Six Reasons to Eat Only Organic Fruits and Vegetables (By Heather Havey) When you eat organic foods, you provide your body with vitamins, minerals, filtered water, and much more. These provide us with vital foundations for health. Most food sold in stores is grown with pesticides or other toxins. These chemicals have been proven to adversely affect health. In... Do Pharmaceuticals Make You Healthy? Health Ranger Announces $10,000 Health Challenge to Big Pharma (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It is the position of Big Pharma that pharmaceuticals make people healthier. That's the whole point of taking them, of course -- to enhance your health in some way that the human body apparently cannot achieve on its own (if you believe the drug ads, anyway). The drug industry's direct... Brain health dramatically improved by intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils (By Alexis Black) It's no secret that long-term diet and nutrition choices have an effect on the way we look and feel; but new studies show that nutrition can also affect the way we think. As it turns out, there really is such a thing as “food for thought.” It may seem strange that what we put in our stomachs... Studies show reishi mushrooms benefit people stricken with a variety of ailments, from high blood pressure to AIDS (By Dani Veracity) Hailed in ancient Eastern medicine as the "mushroom of immortality" and the "medicine of kings," you'd expect reishi to offer you some pretty astounding health benefits, right? Your assumptions are correct. This prized fungus may be able to boost your immune system, fight cancer, ward off heart disease... Good news for menopausal women: You can avoid hot flashes by changing your diet (By Alexis Black) Millions of American women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but not many realize that diet can have a lot to do with it. Fortunately, hot flashes do not have to be an inevitable part of menopause. In fact, women in some cultures -- namely in Asia -- rarely experience discomfort from hot flashes... Seasonal Affective Disorder sufferers need natural sunlight, not antidepressants or artificial light (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There is a lot of information about seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.) available on the internet and in the medical literature today, but most of the information about this disorder fails to inform readers about the real causes of it, and the simple, effective treatments for reversing it. First... Oh Mama! Bars provide convenience, nutrition for expectant mothers (By Jessica Fraser) If you're ever shopping for maternity wear for a friend or family member, pay attention to the growing selection of clothing. You might notice that they make business suits for expecting women -- even for those late in their pregnancy. Women, in fact, are working later and later into their pregnancies... Interview: Miracle Greens superfood supplement (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Josh Wright of Miracle Greens, Inc. They have a product here called Miracle Greens. Can you give us an overview of what is in the product? Wright: Well, it's the only green product out there that's made with organic barley versus wheat grass and alfalfa and things... Neurological disease names sound complex, but they often share a common cause (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Western populations are plagued by mysterious neurological disorders that rarely, if ever, existed just a century ago. We have disorders with all kinds of complex sounding names like ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, fibromyalgia and Alzheimer's disease. Most people have heard of these diseases, but just because... Children's Vitamins No Healthier than Candy (By David Gutierrez) Many children's vitamins contain so few nutrients in such low doses that they are no healthier than candy, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Center for Nutritional Education in conjunction with www.supplementscompared.com. "Parents need to be aware that a lot of... the Health Ranger exposes health deceptions while promoting honest health solutions (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I've received a lot of reader feedback since writing the article on the Hoodia scam, and it appears some people are a little bit confused about my position on the issue. Why I would choose to write about a nutritional supplement company that was selling... Book Review: The Ultramind Solution by Dr. Mark Hyman Teaches Consumers How to Beat Depression, Anxiety and Brain Fog (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Dr. Mark Hyman has done it again, nailing the solutions for a common set of health challenges facing the population today. His newest book, The UltraMind Solution delivers a powerful nutrition-oriented solution for depression, anxiety, mood and cognitive function. What's important... Natural Vitamin E Dramatically Reduces Heart Disease (By Byron Richards) A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cardiovascular study evaluating natural vitamin E, synthetic vitamin C, and synthetic beta-carotene has shown that natural vitamin E reduced cardiovascular death or serious cardiovascular disease by a statistically significant 13%, the primary end point... Good news for menopausal women: You can avoid hot flashes by changing your diet (By Alexis Black) Millions of American women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but not many realize that diet can have a lot to do with it. Fortunately, hot flashes do not have to be an inevitable part of menopause. In fact, women in some cultures -- namely in Asia -- rarely experience discomfort from hot flashes... Eating fish during pregnancy boosts babies' communication, social skills (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study from the US National Institutes of Health and Bristol University that questioned 11,875 pregnant women on their dietary habits found that eating more fish during pregnancy resulted in significant, measurable benefits to the communication skills and social standing of their children seven... Nutritional Authority David Wolfe Discusses Metabolism and Chocolate (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares on foods that speed up metabolism and the truth about chocolate. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with David... Dr. Mark Hyman Shares Information on Nutrition, Toxins and Vitamins (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life Program which can be found at (http://www.thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D. weighs in on nutrition, toxins and finding the right vitamins. The Healthiest Year of... Smoking out the links between nutrition and oral cancer (By NaturalNews) Every year, nearly 300,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with oral cancer. This type of cancer has the highest incidence in people who use tobacco, including cigarettes, but the means by which tobacco promotes the development of oral cancer is unknown. Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition... Breakthrough wellness supplements, part one: Good Cause Wellness (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the world of nutritional supplements, it's often the smaller, more passionate companies that are the most innovative. In this four-part series, I introduce four little-known wellness supplement companies who are on the cutting edge of modern nutritional science. I've spent many hours talking to the... Celebrities are Smarter than "Skeptical Scientists" When it Comes to Health Literacy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The science "skeptics" are at it again, attacking the credibility of celebrities who they say demonstrate astonishing levels of scientific illiteracy. Barack Obama, Oprah, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kate Moss and Julianne Moore have all been labeled scientifically illiterate by the UK non... Effects of nutrition on learning (By NaturalNews) Poor nutrition early in life can impair neural development, leading to lower IQ in humans and flawed song learning in birds. Recent evidence indicates that many organisms can offset some of the changes associated with early poor nutrition by modifying their physical development. For example, poorly nourished... Nutritionist, Chef and Author (Part III): Nutrition and Dental Health Connections and Suggestions (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http:// www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Sally Fallon shares on connections between nutrition and dental health and even dental recovery. Renegade Roundtable with Sally Fallon... Interview with Dr. Gabriel Cousens, raw foods pioneer and founder of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Thank you, Dr. Gabriel Cousens, for taking the time to participate in this interview. You have a tremendous amount of valuable information on health and life transformation to share with people. In addition to being the founder of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation... Finding God in the Compost Pile (By Dr. Phil Domenico) Philosophers throughout history have sought out grand theories to define Nature, as if there were a unifying feature. The ancient Greeks were particularly curious in this regard, though they had very little evidence to work with. In the early 6th century BC, Thales postulated that the primary... How Acetyl-L-Carnitine prevents Alzheimer's disease and dementia while boosting brain function (By Dani Veracity) Acetyl-L-carnitine may offer unprecedented hope for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease or the aftereffects of a stroke. The human brain is uniquely powerful and complex, but it is sometimes difficult for it to fully recover from damage. People who have been affected by stroke, traumatic brain... Interview with Jennifer Mattox, founder of Faerie Films and director of school nutrition documentary "Vending Machine" (By Jessica Fraser) Jessica: I'm talking with Jennifer Mattox, founder of Faerie Films and director of the upcoming documentary, "Vending Machine." Can you tell me a little bit about Faerie Films and why you launched the company? Mattox: Faerie Films was created because I was very interested in social... Fatal and Vital Foods - Popular Nutrition Myths Exposed (By Mike Donkers) I often get asked to write down some basic rules of what to eat and what not to eat. There's a lot of information out there but it's often fragmented and, even worse, contradictory. All I can do is give you my vision on fatal and vital foods. I base this on nothing but common sense. Here... Codex Alimentarius: Population Control Under the Guise of Consumer Protection (By Dr. Gregory Damato, Ph.D.) Codeath (sorry, I meant Codex) Alimentarius, latin for Food Code, is a very misunderstood organization that most people (including nearly all U.S. congressmen) have never heard of, never mind understand the true reality of this extremely powerful trade organization. From the official Codex... The future of food fabrication, intellectual property and seeds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Sometime in the future, science is going to deliver to us desktop food fabrication equipment. These machines, which I'll call "FoodFabs," will be able to manufacture food items at the touch of a button on your desktop or countertop. It might have the size and shape of a microwave, but instead of punching... Seaweed: Age-Old New Food and Fuel of the Future (By Katherine East) Seaweed has played a large part in the staple diet of many Eastern countries for centuries. In the West we have only just begun to wake up to the wonderful nutritional value of seaweeds as well as their variety, flavour and health-giving benefits. You are properly familiar with seaweed in... Magnesium Is Crucial to the Proper Functioning of a Healthy Body (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) The following is an excerpt from the book "Transdermal Magnesium Therapy" by Dr. Mark Sircus, AC., OMD which introduces an innovative way to increase our magnesium levels through completely natural means, and in much faster ways than oral products do. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant... Eating for Consciousness and Vitality Is Also Eating for the Planet (By Luke J. Terry) Our health and vitality was described by the ancient sages of China as having a single major source -- our 'essence.' This essence is thought to be the rich substance that life springs from. We can think of it as the powerful substances at our core: bone marrow, sperm and reproductive fluids... Building a Child's Immunity the Natural Way (By Cathy Sherman) New Jersey's Public Health Council gave its citizens a Christmas present that will not please the health-conscious, as it became the first state in the nation to require flu shots for preschoolers. Starting in September of 2008, all children attending preschool or licensed day care centers... Heartburn sufferers shouldn't be too quick to reach for the antacids; heartburn medications do more harm than good (By Alexis Black) Before you reach for the antacids to deal with troublesome heartburn, you might want to consider simply changing your eating habits. Most people are aware that eating too quickly or eating certain foods can trigger heartburn, yet few people are willing to change how and what they eat. Instead, they chow... How iodine accelerates weight loss by supporting the thyroid gland (By Dani Veracity) If adjusting your diet and exercising more hasn't helped you reach a healthy body weight, you may have hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland. In addition to weight gain, other symptoms of hypothyroidism include a bad complexion, fatigue, forgetfulness, loss of sex drive, impotence, irritability... Large Scale Study Finds Vitamin B6 Deficiency Common in the U.S. (By Teri Lee Gruss) Researchers at Tufts University have discovered that vitamin B6 deficiency is much more common than previously thought. The National Institute of Health has long held that vitamin B6 deficiency is rare in the U.S. and in 1998 the Recommended Daily Allowance was set in a range, depending... Dr. Jameth Sheridan’s Journey to a Raw Food Lifestyle: Part I (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Jameth Sheridan shares on his journey to and his passion for a raw food lifestyle. Renegade Roundtable with Dr. Jameth Sheridan... Bariatric surgery kills 5 percent of patients: Weight loss surgery takes deadly toll (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new analysis of bariatric surgery patients, published in the journal Nature, reveals that this surgical procedure may be far more dangerous than most people believe. An astonishing 4.6 percent of patients who undergo bariatric surgery are dead within a year. That's almost one out of 20 people... Food industry giants had big hand in writing US dietary guidelines; nutrition experts bewildered by useless advice (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's all just another chapter in the history of food politics: food industry giants lobby government departments to make sure their health advice is so watered down as to be meaningless. The USDA, for example, doesn't even have the political courage to admit that drinking soft drinks causes diabetes... Newborn nutritional disaster: only 14% of U.S. mothers breastfeed their babies for 6 months (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research data released by the United States government reveals that only 14% of mothers in the United States rely on breastfeeding to feed their babies for the first six months of their lives. This is a shockingly low number, given the medical truth that breastfeeding is the number one way to give... Zinc and Selenium are the Minerals that Fight Breast Cancer (By Barbara L. Minton) Any woman wanting to avoid breast cancer or its recurrence needs to be aware of the real risk factors. These are not the factors you hear about from the typical oncologist who is interested in pushing drugs. Imbalances in the body are the real risk factors that explain why women get breast... Millions around the globe suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to lack of vitamins and minerals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new report by UNICEF and The Micronutrient Initiative says that millions of people around the world are lacking key vitamins and minerals like iodine, folic acid, and zinc. The report is accompanied by pictures of people in third world countries. But here's the real story on this news: the... USDA looks to revamp flawed Food Guide Pyramid, but new guide will no doubt favor interests of powerful food group lobbies (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The current USDA Food Guide Pyramid is little more than government-approved propaganda for America's grain growers. The document has almost nothing to do with sound nutritional advice and everything to do with appeasing influential food producers. Now the USDA is looking to revamp the Food Guide Pyramid... Blueberries Lower High Cholesterol and Boost Cardiovascular Health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How good are blueberries at lowering high cholesterol and protecting cardiovascular health? This article compiles a collection of quotes and statements about blueberries from doctors, authors and health experts. Learn about anthocyanosides and the natural medicine found in... Tyrannical FTC Threatens Christian Church with Imprisonment for Selling Dietary Supplements (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The FTC has unleashed a new assault against both dietary supplements and religious freedoms by targeting a Christian church for termination. Through exclusive interviews and conversations with health freedom attorney Jim Turner (http://www.naturalnews.com/Index-Podcasts.html), NaturalNews... Nutrition expert Byron Richards launches internet radio show (By Jessica Fraser) Clinical nutritionist and health author Byron Richards recently announced the launch of a new internet radio program, "Weekly Wellness Update with Byron Richards," which airs every Tuesday at 8 p.m. CST. Richards, a nationally renowned nutrition expert with 20 years of experience as... The Palm Springs Diet Promises to Help You Lose Weight, But Does It Really Work? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following the popularity of the Hamptons Diet and the South Beach Diet, a new diet product is emerging on the market called the Palm Springs Diet. This isn't a book, but rather a product that promises to help people lose weight by taking nutritional supplements. But does the Palm Springs Diet really... Chrysalis Nutritionist Stephen Heuer Arrested by Federal Marshalls in FDA Raid (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Both the FTC and FDA are turning up the heat on nutrition-oriented companies and websites, resorting to arrests at gunpoint to enforce "nutritional illiteracy" across America by imprisoning those who accurately describe the health benefits of nutritional products they sell. It was only... Consumer Wellness Center Announces $1000 Nutritional Grant Award for Corvallis "Farm to School" Program (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Consumer Wellness Center, led by Executive Director Mike Adams (editor of NaturalNews) has announced a second grant in its Nutrition Grant Program. The Consumer Wellness Center (CWC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting nutritional education. The Executive Director position... What is a "normal" diet? Consumers and food industry pundits have it all backwards (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I was describing the raw foods diet to someone the other day, and they remarked, "Well I'm not sure I want to do that. I don't want to do something so extreme," and I said, "What do you mean extreme? You think the raw foods diet is extreme?" Then it hit me: Most people think that the processed food diet... Understanding food nutrition labels challenging for many people (By NaturalNews) In one of the most rigorous studies ever conducted to determine how well people comprehend the information provided on food nutrition labels, researchers have found that the reading and math skills of a significant number of people may not be sufficient to extract the needed information, according to... The great direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising con: how patients and doctors alike are easily influenced to demand dangerous drugs (By Dani Veracity) A cute, animated ball bounces around very sadly until he takes a magic potion; suddenly, it becomes happier than ever. No, that isn't the plot of a new children's movie. On the contrary, it's the storyline of a Zoloft commercial – yes, Zoloft, a powerful antidepressant drug. In the 1990s, direct-to-consumer... Media Misinformation: Another "Study" Shows That Vitamins Are "Useless" (By Richard Stacel) Well it's that time again according to mainstream news. Time to come out with another study that supposedly shows that vitamins and anti-oxidant supplements are not only useless but can actually increase the risk of everything from premature death to getting type II diabetes in the case... Reversing diabetes means making tough choices in foods, nutrition and exercise (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In parts 1 and 2 of this article series, we talked about how dietary sugars (white flour, corn syrup, table sugar, etc.) alter blood sugar levels and how the body tries to regulate blood sugar through glycogen storage, insulin secretion and body fat creation. In this third and final part, we're... Review: Organic Food Bar Offers Exclusive Discount to Natural News Readers on Their Best Food Bars (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I recently met with Dr. Jack Singh, founder and president of the Organic Food Bar company, for an interview. I've been a fan of the organic food bar products for many years, and I even reviewed their original food bar several years ago on this website. But I wanted to learn more about the... Where's the health in health care reform? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the months and years ahead, you're going to hear a whole lot of talk about health care reform, but most of what you're going to hear is about reform, not health. You see, there's this great lie out there, this huge misconception, this big shell game, where all these politicians and power-hungry people... Five Principles for Lifelong Blood Sugar Regulation (By Kal Sellers) Blood sugar issues lead to problems with every system of the body. Everyone knows about these problems and most people are mildly to moderately worried about them. Blood sugar that is too high can exhaust the pancreas, damage all tissues, including neurological and cardiovascular tissues... Chlorella Reduces Body Fat, Total Cholesterol, and Blood Glucose Levels (By Barbara L. Minton) If you are interested in reducing body fat, getting your cholesterol level under control and staying clear of diabetes, chlorella may be just the perfect superfood. Researchers have recently investigated the effects of Chlorella on people with high-risk factors for lifestyle diseases and... Moringa Oleifera: The Miracle Tree (By Patty Donovan) Imagine a tree in your backyard that will meet all your nutritional needs, take care of you medicinally, and purify your water for you. This tree actually exists. For centuries, the natives of northern India and many parts of Africa have known of the many benefits of Moringa... Eight Superfoods for Health and Beauty From Your Local Grocery Store (By Barbara L. Minton) What you have in your mind when you go to the grocery store will pretty much determine whether you live a long life of vibrant good health with feelings of well being, or a shortened life riddled with obesity and degenerative disease. Will you be a person with energy and enthusiasm for life... Prenatal vitamins reduces risk of brain tumors in newborns (By Jerome Douglas) A new study published in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention suggests that women who take multivitamins right after becoming pregnant or early in the pregnancy reduce the risk of some types of brain tumors in the fetus. Dr. Greta Bunin of the Children's... Beans: Fabulous Health Benefits, Weight Management and Nutrition at Very Low Cost (By Barbara L. Minton) What if there were a delicious, versatile, meatless, high protein food that could almost magically bring you good health, help prevent heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and keep your weight in check? You wouldd be willing to travel a way to get this food and pay a lot of money for it, wouldn't... Can hair loss be reversed through nutrition or other natural health methods? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A reader asks: "My hair is falling out -- can you recommend a natural treatment for this problem?" Yes, I can recommend a natural approach to slowing hair loss, but I suspect that most readers aren't going to enjoy this answer very much. That's because as much as I disagree with... Interview with Sergei Zimin About Modifilan brown seaweed extract (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Many of you reading this may have heard about some of the benefits of plants from the ocean and, in particular, brown seaweed. You may have seen some of the recent news stories about the specific constituents of brown seaweed helping get rid of excess body fat, or you may have... The nutrition secret behind The Secret (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With the popularity of "The Secret" rapidly growing in the United States and around the world, there's growing interest in finding ways to maximize results while using the power of intention and Law of Attraction. Few people really know one of the most important secrets to making "The Secret... Four Inexpensive Whole Food Supplements (By Barbara L. Minton) There is no denying that times are tough for everyone. Some people may be considering cutting back on the amount they spend for supplements, thinking that they really aren't seeing any results, so why keep buying them. This may be a good time to find out that all the nutrients needed for... Mike Adams Talks About the Benefits of Alkalizing and Mineralizing Water (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, Mike Adams talks about alkalinizing and mineralizing water. Renegade Water Secrets with Mike Adams, founder of (www.naturalnews.com... The aloe vera miracle: A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation, IBS, and other health conditions (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm truly excited to be bringing you this information today about the miraculous healing abilities of aloe vera. First off, in case you don't know, let me emphasize that I don't sell aloe vera products of any kind, I haven't been paid to write this article, and I don't earn any commissions from the sale... Why Vaccinations Harm Children: Health Experts Sound Off (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) What follows is a collection of quotations from naturopathic physicians, health authors, researchers and doctors on the dangers of vaccines. I assembled these quotes from a private library of health books and published them here to make this entire collection public. Here, you'll learn... Integrated Health offers outstanding nutritional supplements at breakthrough price for NaturalNews readers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here at NaturalNews, we're always on the lookout for outstanding nutritional products that can benefit our readers. We've recommended hundreds of health products over the last three years, and we've never taken a cut or commission on any of them. Today, I'm thrilled to bring you yet another great find... In Cancer Scare Story, Medical Researchers Admit Vitamin C Protects Cells from Free Radical Damage (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In headlines around the world, Vitamin C is once again under attack. The vitamin is extremely dangerous, researchers now say, because it might "interfere with the toxic effects of chemotherapy." These mainstream media articles, of course, are attempting to convince cancer patients to stop... The top five nutrients for healthy skin (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The skin is one of the most powerful indicators of health. Wrinkles, dry or oily skin, acne, and inflammation all are signs of poor internal health, often brought on by consuming unhealthful foods and avoiding skin-healthy nutrients. To treat skin problems, most people turn to mainstream topical cosmetics... Best of Show awards at the 2005 Arizona Natural Health Expo in Tucson, Ariz. (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Hello everyone, this is Mike Adams the Health Ranger reporting from the Arizona Choices Natural Health Expo in Tucson, Ariz., 2005, and here are the Best of Show awards based on products I've found that I think are innovative and definitely can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. I've selected four products... The Amazing Health Benefits of Raw Milk (By Jo Hartley) Most people are unaware that clean, raw milk from grass-fed cows was actually used as a medicine in the early part of the 20th century. Raw milk - straight from the cow - has been called the "stem cell" of foods. It was used as medicine to treat, and many times cure, some serious diseases... Artificial meat would be a preferable alternative to the cruelty and environmental impact of factory farms (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Technology is rapidly emerging that will allow scientists to grow artificial meat for human consumption. Yes, this will be just like meat at a molecular level, except it won't come from an animal. It will come from a factory where it was grown cell by cell on a lattice structure using some advanced technology... Sweet Lies: How the Food Industry is Brainwashing the Public (By Christine H. Farlow, D.C.) False and misleading nutrition information is being sold to the unsuspecting public through convincing TV, radio, magazine and newspaper ads and brilliantly designed marketing campaigns. Chemical concoctions are being advertised as the latest and greatest new "healthy" foods. Synthetic... NaturalNews readers demand retractions from major media outlets over erroneous reporting of antioxidant study (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When the mainstream media refuses to print the truth about a significant study detailing the health benefits of antioxidants and, instead, parrots the erroneous conclusions of a pro-pharmaceutical medical association, it's time for citizens to take a stand and demand accountability. Today, NaturalNews... The Four Horsemen of the Health Apocalypse (By Tony Isaacs) A dark plague has crept across the land, operating largely in shadow for generations and set upon us by an evil master whose footsteps have fouled the earth for as long as man has walked upon it. Led by four evil horsemen who have been corrupted and enslaved by the master, the plague has... The Whole Grain Scam: How to Make Grains Fit to Eat (By Patty Donovan) As you walk down the grocery aisles, you are bombarded with whole grain cereals, breads and other bakery products. Major companies have a big TV campaign promoting their whole grain cereals. Aside from the fact that many of these are loaded with sugar and few are 100% whole grain, are these... Vitacost Offers 7 Days of Tremendous Savings on Health Supplements, Superfoods and Multivitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) We've been working on putting this discount together for nearly four months, so let me get the obvious out of the way right from the start: Neither I nor NaturalNews receives any financial benefit from what you're about to learn about here, but keep reading because for the next 7 days ... Omega-3-rich flax seeds provide much-needed nutrition for optimal mental health (By Dani Veracity) What can transform someone from being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome to a state of total mental and physical wellbeing? As James Boschman discovered, omega-3 fatty acids can work those wonders and more. Within three weeks of incorporating flax seed -- the highest known vegetable... New omega-3 rich superfood discovery (preview) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is an exclusive story about one of the most exciting new superfoods you've probably never heard of. It is a selectively-bred superfood seed derived from chia. Chia is a well-known ancient grain or seed used by the Aztecs as a superfood source, and by itself it is very nutritional. It's something... Feeding Your Baby a Rainbow of Nutrition (By Sheryl Walters) Have you noticed that your baby gets completely absorbed when looking at bright colors? Vibrant colors stimulate learning and development. Research shows that making your baby's plate of food as colorful as the mobile hung above his/her bed is the best way to ensure your child is getting... Original Natural Healing: Herbs and Vitalism (By Kal Sellers) Vitalism assumes the body is capable of healing itself and has an agenda and an intelligence and messing with it should be done with extreme caution, respect and reverence. Vitalists, therefore, always turn to nature for remedies and try to reconcile their approach with natural processes... Reading Food Labels - Ensuring Excellent Nutrition (By Nathan Schilaty, D.C.) Each and every day, we consume products that have mandatory food labels -- Nutrition Facts. These labels are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are designed to inform the consumer of the actual components of the foods that they are consuming. Food labeling is... Oceans, Plants, and Humans - Closer Than You Think (By Mike Donkers) If you look at our "family tree" you will find that apes are our "parents", plants are our "grandparents", and the sun and sea our "great grandparents". The ocean as a plasma Let's start with our great grandmother, the sea. A French doctor by the name of René Quinton... Bastyr graduates learn integrated medicine, without the influence of Big Pharma: an interview with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: What about the training of naturopaths? You're a founding president of Bastyr University, and that is widely considered one of the leading universities in naturopathic medicine. What kind of training does a future naturopath receive? Dr. Pizzorno: Well, it's in many ways quite... Former Musician Turned Nutritionist Jonny Bowden on Changing Bad Habits (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares the story of his transformation from a bad-habits-all-around musician to a nutritionist in optimum health... The Politics of National Health Care Reform: Why no Popular Presidential Candidate can Solve Our Health Care Crisis (transcript) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is a transcript of Health Ranger Report #16, entitled The Politics of National Health Care Reform, which is available free of charge as an MP3 download at: http://www.naturalnews.com/Index-Podcasts.html Have you ever wondered who is going to win the presidency in... CNN Health Story Promotes Pizza, Ice Cream, Burgers as "Great for Your Waist" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Do you ever wonder just to what degree mainstream media (MSM) organizations are influenced by food corporations? On January 2, 2008, CNN Health posted a story that claims pizza, burgers, Canadian bacon and ice cream are diet-friendly and good for your waist line! Did they mean it's good... The top ten consumer questions about superfruit juices: Pomegranate, blueberry, acai and cherry (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This Q&A report is a follow up from our hugely popular Pomegranate and Blueberry Juice Consumer Shopping Guide, which exposes dishonest juice products sold in grocery stores. Many readers are asking great questions about these... Hospital Nutrition Mirrors an Unhealthy Lifestyle, and Now an Unhealthy Economy (By Keith Heimpel) Why is hospital food so soft? So it doesn't hurt anyone when you throw it out the window. Safety first! We've all heard jokes about hospital food. Unfortunately, the truth about hospital nutrition is no joke. It mirrors an unhealthy lifestyle and now it is aggravated by a struggling economy... Jon Barron’s Personal Journey to Becoming the Health Renaissance Man (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jon Barron shares his personal journey to becoming The Health Renaissance Man and treating the whole body verses isolationist's... Review: Zrii Juice and the Chopra Center - Does it Stand Up to the Hype? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With the launch of the Zrii juice product and its association with Deepak Chopra, many readers have been asking NaturalNews to offer our opinion on the product. Many people are excited about Zrii and the associated business opportunity, and the fact that it is endorsed by the Chopra Center... Diet, nutrition and exercise choices revealed as major factor in cancer rates for women (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This shouldn't be big news, but it is: women who follow sound nutritional advice, engage in regular physical exercise, avoid smoking, limit their calories and maintain a healthy body weight are far less likely to be diagnosed with cancer. Put another way, whether a woman develops cancer is largely... Consumer Wellness Center Announces First $1000 Nutritional Grant Award for Education of Expectant Mothers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) On November 4th, we announced the Consumer Wellness Center Nutritional Grant Program, offering $1,000 grants to individuals or institutions that proposed creative ways to use the money for enhancing the health and nutrition of schoolchildren or expectant mothers. The Consumer Wellness Center... Food Label Literacy - Identifying Products With Excellent Nutrition (By Nathan Schilaty, D.C.) Each and every day, we consume products that have mandatory food labels -- Nutrition Facts. These labels are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are designed to inform the consumer of the actual components of the foods that they are consuming. Food labeling is... Review: The underground information source for cutting-edge nutritional science discoveries (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'd like to introduce you to an "underground" information source I subscribe to in order to stay up to date on cutting-edge nutritional information. It's a newsletter I've read for years, even long before I started writing for NaturalNews, and I find it to be a wellspring of information about practical... Steve Jobs' Wasting-Away Health Problem (By Byron Richards) Yesterday Steve Jobs floated a description of his personal health problems into the public; calling them "a hormone imbalance that has been 'robbing' me of the proteins my body needs to be healthy. Sophisticated blood tests have confirmed this diagnosis. The remedy for this nutritional... The four steps to getting more vitamin D to prevent cancer, osteoporosis, depression and more (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After years of denying the health benefits of sunlight, conventional researchers are finally starting to recognize the important role that ultraviolet light plays in human health. Getting sunlight on your skin, research now shows, is extremely important for preventing and even reversing chronic diseases... Spirulina: A Budget Friendly Super Food and Answer to Food Scarcity (By Barbara L. Minton) Spirulina just may be nature's most perfect food. These tiny blue green spiral coils harvest the energy of the sun and turn it into a treasure chest of bio-available nutrients. Designed by nature 3.6 billion years ago, these blue green algae were the generators of the oxygen found in our... Mike Adams, Founder of the Consumer Wellness Center, Discusses Healthy Sweeteners (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life Program which can be found at (http://www.thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Mike Adams weighs in on sweeteners including one's to avoid and one's to try. He also shares great resources for... Feeding everyday groceries to pets is animal cruelty (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Veterinarians know far more about nutrition than most doctors. Pets generally don't have health insurance, and it's much cheaper to prevent disease in your pet through good nutrition than it is to treat it with drugs and surgery down the road. Veterinarians both understand good nutrition and preach it... Fluoride conference reveals fraudulent science behind mass fluoridation; fluoride policy is a public fraud (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The First Citizens' Conference on Fluoride was recently held in Canton, New York, and it revealed some astonishing new research about the dangers of fluoride and why the current political position on fluoridation of public water supplies is based on fraudulent science. The fluoridation of public... Vitamins Protect Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (By Sherry Baker) According the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), about 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have hearing loss most likely caused by exposure to loud sounds or noise at work, home, or during recreational... Oprah Raises Awareness on Thyroid Issue (By Byron Richards) Oprah has done an immense favor to millions of American women by helping them understand that a malfunctioning thyroid gland may indeed be part of their weight and health problems. After writing openly about her thyroid problem in the October 2007 ... Vitamin E death risk scare has some people avoiding nutritional supplements to their own detriment (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) What's most interesting about the recent headlines scaring people away from vitamin E is the fact that not a single article in the mainstream press has yet mentioned these studies were conducted on synthetic vitamin E, not the natural vitamin E provided by whole foods, nuts, seeds, wheat germ and various... Better after-school snack choices boost nutrition for low-income kids, UC Davis research confirms (By NaturalNews) School lunches and vending machines aren't the only places to look for ways to improve students' nutrition. Modest changes in the kinds of snacks offered at after-school programs can also have a significant positive impact on children's diets, UC Davis researchers report in the September 2006 issue of... AMA's campaign against salt fails to recognize health benefits of sea salt and trace minerals (By Jon Barron) You may have heard the recent news that the AMA has publicly come out against excessive sodium consumption and salt in particular. Suddenly, the alternative health community is engaged in a whirlwind of debate on the... Review of the Best Plant Protein Powders - Nutribody, SunWarrior, LivingFuel, Nutribiotic (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's challenging to get quality proteins into your diet if you eat a mostly plant-based diet. And thanks to all the scary chemicals in many of the conventional meat products available today, most health-conscious consumers are actively seeking to limit their meat consumption or eliminate... Nutritional Authority David Wolfe Shares Important Diet Information (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares the experiences that led him to be a health educator and tips on metabolism. The Fountain of Youth World Summit... Author and Nutritionist David Wolfe Discusses Nutritional Myths (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares on the myths about calcium and life changing MSM. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with David Wolfe, nutrition... Recent Research Highlights: Oily fish, resveratrol, green tea, vitamin D and tomato extract (By Jack Challem) • Benefits of eating fish outweigh potential risks Researchers at Harvard University analyzed the benefits and risks of eating fish, a potential source of mercury and dioxin contamination. They calculated that eating one to two fish meals per week, especially fish high in omega-3 fats... The Healing Power of Enzymes for Treating Disease (By Charmaine D. Mercado) Enzymes may not share the superstar status of certain vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, and other miracle nutrients in the world of conventional health and nutrition, yet a growing number of studies suggest that enzymes very much deserve a standing ovation when it comes to improving overall... More Research Highlights the Broad Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oils and Fatty Fish (By Jack Challem) Research on omega-3 fish oils keeps looking better and better: new studies have found that omega-3s fish oils can help with three catastrophic diseases -- Alzheimer's, heart failure, and cancer. Ernst J. Schaefer, MD, of the USDA's nutrition research center at Tufts University, Boston, analyzed levels... The Link Between Obesity, Cancer, and Toxicity: Detoxifying the Body (Part 2) (By Luke J. Terry) In the last article, we explored the link between obesity, cancer, and toxicity. Several important studies were discussed, notably a study showing that living near a toxic waste site increases the risk of hospitalization due to diabetes. Another epidemiological survey from the UK showed... The Health Benefits of Sea Water (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, John Hartman shares on his journey to discovering the health benefits of salt water. Renegade Water Secrets with John Hartman, CEO... Fruits are Loaded with Nutrients (By Dr. Phil Domenico) It’s hard to beat fruits. They provide an abundance of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, essential oils, antioxidants, fiber, and anti-inflammatory substances. Many are alkaline-forming, so they help counteract the strongly acidic Western diet that eats away at our bones. High levels... For healthy, acne-free skin, just say no to fried foods (By Jessica Fraser) Most people with acne attempt to treat their irritated skin with external face washes, soaps, lotions and treatments. Yet, according to a number of natural health authors, the best way to treat acne is by changing your diet and getting rid of acne-causing ingredients such as fried foods. "A healthful... The food industry denies links between foods, nutrition and health; bad science meets aggressive marketing (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research published in the British Medical Journal is revealing a game plan that can be used to fight the health-destroying efforts of the food industry. Lessons learned from the fight with Big Tobacco can be applied to fighting the food industry. These results indicate there's a great deal... Sea Water Applications for Drinking, Gardening, and Growing Crops (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, John Hartman shares on conventional solutions and studies that support sea water solutions. Renegade Water Secrets with John Hartman... Educator Lori Steiner Talks about Aging and Bioidentical Hormones (By Barbara L. Minton) Proactive is a great way to describe Lori Steiner. When other women were lining up to get hormone substitution drugs in the late 1990s, Lori realized their dangers and began researching aging and bioidentical hormones. Having worked all her life as a teacher and administrator in the... Improve Your Ocular Nutrition to Fight Eye Disease (By Jo Hartley) There is now emerging research that suggests that a small protein called glutathione plays a significant role in protecting the eyes. Scientists have been aware of glutathione and its important ocular antioxidant properties for some time, but they did not know until recently how to raise... Nutrition labels confuse food shoppers; calls for simpler labels intensify (By Jessica Fraser) A new study appearing in the November issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine shows that consumers may find it difficult to understand and interpret nutrition labels because of low literacy and poor math skills. Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center questioned... How Media and the Food Industry Affect Your Health, by Rhio (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit which can be found at (http://rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Rhio educates us regarding mainstream media, the food industry and how it affects your health. Raw Summit Excerpt with Rhio, author of Hooked on Raw,... The ADHD Scam and the Mass Drugging of Schoolchildren (Transcript) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Today I am bringing you news from the world of ADHD, because scientists claim they have found a difference in the brains of children with ADHD versus "normal" children. The brains of these children who have been diagnosed with ADHD were scanned with an MRI machine. They compared 40,000... Foods and Vitamins that Improve Memory and Natural Brain Function (By Melanie Grimes) The brain can maintain optimum performance if care is taken with nutrition to prevent age-related memory loss. Keeping the mind active is important, especially as the brain ages. Learning a new language or skill can help keep the brain plastic. Research shows that three hours a day of mental... Junk Food Ads, Fast Food Increasing Teen Obesity (By John Koshuta) Many of the television commercials seen by teenagers are for junk food products. According to research released this week by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, this may be a major reason obesity rates continue to rise among 12-17 year-olds. The studies examined by researchers... Astaxanthin: The Miracle Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Nutrient (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) For years, I've been a strong proponent of astaxanthin, a remarkable nutrient sometimes called "King of the carotenoids!" Derived from microalgae (and also found in wild salmon), astaxanthin is on my list as one of the top three most important nutrients for human health. I take an astaxanthin... Raw Spirit Festival Update: Amazing raw foods products and more (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following up from my previous report live from the Raw Spirit Festival in Sedona Arizona, I spent two more days at the event, interviewing vendors and exploring the best of the best in the raw foods community. I found some exciting new products to share with you here: Paul Mamakos at... Cholesterol Disease Mongering Reaches New Low with Statin Drug Push For 8-Year-Olds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the latest example of absurd disease mongering to receive widespread media attention, the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee has announced that infants as young as two years old need to be screened for high cholesterol, and children as young as eight years old should be put on... Nurture Your Child with Nutrition the Vegan Way (By Tiffany Boutwell) With childhood obesity and eating disorder rates on the rise, many parents are growing increasingly concerned about their children`s diets. There is no lack of information available on proper nutrition for kids. However, there are just as many opposing views as to what is actually the best... Organic Foods Provide More than Health Benefits (By Sheryl Walters) Organic foods can be considered to be better and healthier not only for the consumer but also for the environment. Organic foods are considered to be more nutrient dense than their counterparts produced via modern farming practices. Dr. David Thomas, a physician and researcher, has studied... Product Reviews of Bear Fruit Bar, FruitFast Bar and Organic Food Bar (transcription) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Welcome to the Health Ranger Show. It is a great day to talk about some new health food bar products. I am going to review them here on this show independently, and objectively. I do not have any financial stake in any of the products that I am going to comment on here. (This document is... Functional food task force meets on latest nutrition research (By NaturalNews) Consumers, health professionals and educators are bombarded with research about the health benefits of certain foods. To help sort through the information, dairy industry experts recently gathered at the Functional Food Task Force meeting in San Francisco. Vitamin D... Alli weight loss drug has disgusting side effects and may block fat-soluble vitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Everybody is excited, it seems, about the new weight loss drug Alli, which will soon be sold over the counter (no prescription necessary). An FDA review panel gave it the thumbs up, saying it thought the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks to health. Alli is based on the prescription drug Orlistat... Health Ranger announces half-day seminar on nutrition secrets; open to the public Nov. 11, Tucson AZ (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike Adams, editor of NaturalNews.com and author of numerous books and special reports on natural health, is hosting a half-day seminar on nutrition secrets in Tucson, Arizona on November 11, 2007. Held at the Anjali yoga studio (www.AnjaliYoga.com), the event is open to the public and features... Pet health supplements, disease prevention and miracle pet cures: an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Newman, formulator of the Azmira Holistic Pet Care products (part 4 of 4) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Let's talk about supplements for a minute. You have a line of supplements. What is unique and interesting about these supplements? Newman: First of all, we have the most concentrated supplement line on the market. Concentration is very important. A dog or a cat doesn't want... Food Science Researcher Reports That Foods Are Superior to Vitamin Pills (By NaturalNews) Dr. Vic Shayne, Food Science Researcher & Director, Nutrition Research Center, Boulder, CO, has shown that whole, raw and natural foods are far superior to vitamins. This is why he formulated whole foods in supplement form under the NutriPlex Formulas brand. Shayne said, "Vitamins are at best... NaturalNews launches citizen journalism program, invites writers to contribute articles for publication (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Today NaturalNews is announcing the beta launch of its WebSeed Citizen Journalism project that allows individuals to earn an ongoing revenue stream by writing news articles that will be published on the NaturalNews Network. (A "Citizen Journalist" is a news writer or reporter who is not necessarily credentialed... Health Claims of Kid-Friendly Foods All Talk, Study Finds (By Frank Mangano) Toucan Sam, Sugar Bear, Count Chocula, Trix the Rabbit, Tony the Tiger, Sonny the Cuckoo -- what do these names have in common? If you think they're all characters on cereal boxes, of course you're right. If you said they're all cartoon characters, correct again. But the main thing these... Confronting Salt Confusion (By Paul Fassa) Salt is currently considered a leading culprit for high blood pressure and other health problems. This is based on the premise that a high sodium intake creates high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, arterial, and kidney problems. Salt is high in sodium. But sodium is essential... NaturalNews survey results, part 1: Huge percentage of readers make healthy changes (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The results are in, folks, and they are astounding. Readers are reporting major, significant, positive life changes after reading NaturalNews articles and commentary. The degree of these positive changes is revealed here in these survey results. More than 820 people participated in this survey, which... Confront Salt Confusion (By Paul Louis Fassa) Salt is currently considered a leading culprit for high blood pressure and other health problems. This is based on the premise that a high sodium intake creates high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, arterial, and kidney problems. Salt is high in sodium. But sodium is essential... The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 7: Superior Nutritional Advice (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Despite the few areas where I think the Atkins Food Guide Pyramid could be improved, the pyramid nonetheless remains an impressive guide to sound nutrition. In fact, I think it should replace the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. The Atkins pyramid simply describes a healthier way for human beings to eat... Omega-3 supplements rapidly eliminate ADD, ADHD and bipolar disorder in children (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have reported that omega-3 fatty acid is highly effective in treating children with ADD, ADHD and bipolar disorder. The study was reported in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology in February 2007. "Results from this prospective, open study... Eating for defense: Foods to avoid when fighting the flu (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you want to defend yourself against the flu, you need to adopt healthy dietary choices. That means eating unprocessed foods and avoiding all white flour, white sugar and other added sugars. It means avoiding all chemical additives such as saccharin, aspartame, monosodium glutamate and artificial colors... Dr. Doug Graham's Thoughts on Empty Calories and Supplementation (Part 3) (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Dr. Doug Graham's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummitArchives.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com) . In this excerpt... Cod Liver Oil: The Number One Superfood (By Krispin Sullivan, CN) Doctor Price was right, as usual. Cod liver oil is very good for you, more than you ever knew. Research studies ranging from 1918-2001 give cod liver oil an A+ rating. This marvelous golden oil contains large amounts of elongated omega-3 fatty acids, preformed vitamin A and the sunlight vitamin D, essential... Canned or Kibble - Deciding Which Pet Food Is Best for Your Pet (By Susan Thixton) As if it isn't difficult enough for pet parents to decide on which brand or variety of dog food or cat food to choose, you also have to decide if you should be feeding dry or canned pet food. Walk into any pet store and you are staring at aisles and aisles of possible choices, and then you... Official nutritional information for cancer patients offers wimpy advice; here's how to really prevent and even reverse cancer (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's laudable when people with cancer decide to get serious about nutrition and avoid cancer-causing foods. When people avoid red meat, stop eating all hydrogenated oils, and give up soft drinks for life, they're obviously going to have a lower risk of cancer. But the "official" advice on how to avoid... Why the 'Best By' Date Label on Pet Foods Is So Important (By Susan Thixton) A recent article posted on The Consumerist website brings up a very good point (and lesson) that pet owners should take note of. The article comes from a pet owner whose Yorkie became ill, and after a couple of days in the vet's office, the owner looked at her Eukanuba canned food and realized... Bringing the Culture Back in Agriculture (By Mike Donkers) After the turn of the previous century there was a lot of experimentation with mono cultures. By that is meant growing only one field crop, e.g. corn or wheat. This is a principle that goes against nature, which works with ecosystems based on synergy and complex wholes, whereby plants work... Raw Food for Your Feline Friend (By Phoebe Kerr) If you are a cat owner, more than likely you understand the importance of providing your feline friend with optimal nutrition. Your cat's nutrition can be a very confusing topic if you are like a lot of pet owners out there. Nutrition is not a simple topic to cover; the amount of contradictory... Ten Lies About Health Your Doctor Taught You (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Six Important Supplements Everyone Should Take (By Richard Stacel) In today's world full of confusion and conflicting information on supplements and supplementation, it`s often very hard to know what to take or even whether we should be taking any supplements at all. You need to know the truth on this subject and to know what is worth your time and money... Healing foods beat statin drugs for lowering high cholesterol (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A recent study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" shows that eating certain foods can lower your cholesterol levels just as well as taking statin drugs. This is the second study we've seen revealing that certain foods are as effective, or even more effective, than prescription... Elderly women benefit strongly from nutrition and lifestyle changes, new research reveals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study reveals that it is never too late to make lifestyle changes that dramatically reduce your risk of cancer. It contradicts the common myth that it's too late to make changes if you are in your 50's or 60's. In contrast, the study revealed that out of 29,000 women between the ages of 55 to 69... How to Find Pure Products in a Sea of Supplements (By Kal Sellers) Recently, a reader asked for details about what natural health products are pure. This discussion is ongoing and endless because so many interesting and new methods of preparation appear regularly on the market. There are some rules that we can follow that serve us pretty well. To begin... Jay Robb launches The Fruit Flush 3-Day Detox Diet (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Detoxifying the body is a huge business -- there are hundreds of books, supplements, and kits that make up the multi-million dollar industry. A new solution from Jay Robb, founder of the company best known for its protein products, promises a unique solution to whole-body detox. His new book, The... Animals are smarter than humans when it comes to feeding their children (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Humans are the only species on the planet who actually go out of their way to feed their children crap. All other animals instinctly seek out the best nutrition they can find. Birds find grubs, worms and insects to feed their young, honeybees painstakingly collect pollen and create a nutrient-rich superfood... Changing food choice and dietary habits requires breaking old behavior patterns (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Super Food Bowl Animation Announced by the Health Ranger (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Just in time for the Superbowl, NaturalNews.com has launched a "Super Food Bowl" animation featuring Superfoods' quarterback Tom Blueberry battling it out against Junk Foods running back "Big Mac." It's a five-minute animation that shows the performance-enhancing properties of superfoods... Brenda Cobb Talks About Beating Her Breast and Cervical Cancer (By Kevin Gianni) In this interview excerpt, Brenda Cobb, author and founder of The Living Foods Institute in Atlanta, GA, tells her own personal story about healing her breast and cervical cancer naturally. This is an excerpt from Brenda Cobb's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia... Recommendation: Top-Notch "Nutritional Cures" Newsletter Delivers Breakthrough Natural Cures Each Month (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'd like to introduce you to an "underground" information source I subscribe to in order to stay up to date on cutting-edge nutritional information. It's a newsletter I've read for years, even long before I started writing for NaturalNews, and I find it to be a wellspring of information about practical... Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Three new studies published in the journal of the American Medical Association are proving the benefit of a plant-based diet in greatly reducing the risk of cancer. The studies show that high consumption of fruits and vegetables wards off a variety of cancers. (They also show that consuming red meat... Q&A: How to reduce high blood pressure and restore healthy cholesterol levels with natural health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Health freedom action alert: FDA attempting to regulate supplements, herbs and juices as "drugs" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to health freedom, this is the FDA's end game. A new FDA "guidance" document, published on the FDA's website, reveals plans to reclassify virtually all vitamins, supplements, herbs and even vegetable juices as FDA-regulated drugs. Massage oils and massage rocks will be classified as "medical... The top five foods for healthy skin (By Jessica Fraser) The U.S. cosmetics industry raked in more than $32 billion in 2004, with sales of skin care products bringing in the largest share -- more than $8 billion. Americans are shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat skin problems such as acne, wrinkles and dryness, but most consumers are overlooking... Korean Pine Nut Oil Boosts Appetite Suppressors Up To 60% For 4 Hours (By NaturalNews) In the face of the growing obesity health challenge, “appetite suppressants are increasingly interesting because they work on the very simple premise of ‘What you don’t eat now, you won’t need to lose later,’” Alexandra Einerhand, director, nutrition and toxicology-Europe at Lipid Nutrition notes. ... Health Ranger Volunteers to be Michael Phelps' Nutritionist to Win More Gold in 2012 Olympics (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In previous articles here on NaturalNews, I've criticized Olympian Michael Phelps for promoting McDonald's fast food and sugary breakfast cereals to children. I've also reported on Phelps' atrocious diet of processed foods and the astonishing fact that his own mother designed nutrition... Prenatal vitamins shown to reduce children's risk of cancer (By M.T. Whitney) Taking folic acid and multivitamins while pregnant can nearly halve the chance of a child getting a common cancer before the age of 18, new evidence from a Toronto children's hospital shows. The study, from Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children, was spurred when officials at the hospital... An inside look at spirulina production: an exclusive interview with Dr. Gerry Cysewski, CEO of Cyanotech Corporation (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: For our readers who may not be familiar with microalgae and spirulina, can you give a brief overview of what we're talking about, and about what role your company plays in the industry? Gerry: Okay, well first of all, I'd like to point out that Cyanotech, the name comes from... Boost Your Memory with Brain-Boosting Supplements (By James J. Gormley) Where did I leave my keys? Who am I supposed to call again? What did I mean by that scribbled note, anyway? Everybody experiences these incidents of forgetfulness. As we get older, these kinds of memory lapses can become routine, and are casually attributed to "advancing years" by many... Add Raw Foods to Your Diet (By Sheryl Walters) A raw food diet is made up of uncooked and chemically unprocessed foods. By virtue of its definition, most items on a raw food diet are fruits and vegetables. Purified water, beans, grains and nuts are also included. Concerns about taste and texture can be easily put to rest if you try a... Review of Revolutionary Direct Sales Companies: Moxxor, Elements for Life, ShopToEarth and Amazon Herb Company (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is part two of a two-part article. Read part one first (www.NaturalNews.com/024515.html). Here, in part two, I'm reviewing emerging direct sales companies that are redefining the industry, sweeping away old-school network marketing and replacing it with high-integrity, quality-minded... Author Dr. Doug Graham (Part I) (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Doug Graham shares his story of going from vegetarian to vegan to raw and his 80/10/10 mission. Renegade Roundtable with Dr. Doug... Kevin Trudeau's Natural Cures book review (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As Kevin Trudeau's Natural Cures book has suddenly become the top-selling self-published book in history, a lot of readers are emailing and asking what I think about Trudeau, his book, and his commercial success. A few people are even asking whether I feel like Trudeau is stealing the spotlight and getting... Will that facelift get you a pay raise? Cosmetic surgery and your career (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... How to Use Herbs Safely and Effectively (By Kal Sellers) Starting from some time well before man was placed on earth, or evolved to his present species, the earth was covered with all manner of plant life. These plants had to deal with microorganisms, climate variations and all manner of variety. When man entered this phase of existence, he... Men are waking up to the enormous benefits of natural health and nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's time for men to pay as much attention to natural health as women. Currently, women dominate the readership of natural health newsletters and magazines, and they're typically the one member of the household more clued in to nutrition for both adults and children. Men typically lack in-depth knowledge... Merck's Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Too Dangerous to Use on Humans, Say European Health Authorities (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After careful review, the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has declared that Merck's psoriasis drug Raptiva (which actually sounds like a sports car or a dinosaur, not a drug) is too dangerous to use on humans. Sales of the drug will now be suspended in Europe following revelations that three... The Nature of Energy-Depleting Thyroid Problems (By Byron Richards) Millions of Americans suffer from some degree of energy-depleting thyroid problem. You may be one of the many whose sluggish thyroid problem did not show up on a lab test. This is partly because thyroid lab tests do not accurately measure the activity of thyroid hormone inside cells. Testing... Conquering Delayed-Onset Food Allergies in Three Steps (By Charmaine D. Mercado) Do you find yourself suffering from asthma, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, fuzzy brain, non-seasonal rhinitis, depression, eczema, arthritis, bloating, or insomnia, yet no medical treatment seems to work for you? If you have one or more of these symptoms that just... Author of a 'New Way of Thinking' Shares on Nutritional and Enzymatic Deficiencies (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at http://www.thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com. In this excerpt, Richard DiCenso shares on nutritional and enzymatic deficiencies. The Healthiest Year of Your Life with Richard DiCenso... A High-Carbohydrate Diet With Added Sugars Doubles Your Risk of Breast Cancer, Says New Research (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study carried out by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health reveals a strong correlation between the consumption of refined carbohydrates -- especially refined white sugar -- and increased risk of breast cancer. This is apparently a major "eureka" for these scientists, who are just... Goji Berries US Introduces Seaweed Fertilizer (By NaturalNews) Goji Berries Inc.(http://www.gojiberries.us) announced today that it now carries seaweed fertilizer, a valuable addition to an organic garden. Seaweed fertilizer imparts new life to the soil stripped of the natural minerals by commercial farming. If you wish to plant and grow Goji berry plants... The unauthorized history of Coca-Cola (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Coca-cola was originally promoted as a drink "offering the virtues of coca without the vices of alcohol." Until 1903, a typical serving contained 60mg of cocaine. Today, it still contains an extract of coca leaves. The Coca-Cola Company imports eight tons of coca leaf from South America each year... Nutritional content of wheat substantially improved by activating latent "wild" gene (By Jessica Fraser) -- New research published in the journal Science suggests that cross-breeding domesticated wheat with wild wheat can re-activate a naturally occurring gene that increases levels of iron, zinc and protein. Researchers from the University of California at Davis found that a single gene... The Truth About Unfermented Soy and Its Harmful Effects (By Teya Skae) With vegetarianism gaining increasing popularity from the 1970's, reaching its peak in the 1990's, soy has emerged as a 'near perfect' food, with supporters claiming it can provide an ideal source of protein, lower cholesterol, protect against cancer and heart disease, reduce menopausal... Fasting, Losing Weight and Quitting Smoking, with Dr. Gabriel Cousens (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens answers questions about the safety of fasting, losing weight and smoking cessation with fasting. The Fountain... How to lower high cholesterol naturally without prescription drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Many readers have contacted me and asked about my own cholesterol numbers. They ask, "How did you achieve LDL cholesterol of 67 without using prescription drugs?" I'm glad to see these questions. Readers should be skeptical of anyone who talks about health, and they should demand that people who teach... Long-Term and High-Dose Metformin Use Can Compromise B12 Levels (By Jack Challem) Metformin, a glucose-lowering drug, is one of the most widely prescribed drugs for type-2 (adult-onset) diabetes. But the longer a person takes the drug, especially at high dosages, the more likely he will develop a deficiency of vitamin B12. Researchers have known since the early 1970s that almost... Is obesity a choice or a disease? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's an editorial by an individual who used to weigh 410 pounds. He's now under 300, and he's angered by the new designation by Medicare that obesity should be considered an illness. In his own words, If someone eats a bunch of Big Macs and fries and gorges himself on every food known to man, why... Food combinations offer powerful cancer prevention; better than isolated foods or phytonutrients (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research is revealing exciting discoveries about the power of eating a variety of foods in an effort to stay healthy. Researchers found that a combination of broccoli and tomatoes offered a powerful, synergistic protective effect against cancer that wasn't reproduced by just eating either vegetable... Research shows that seeds and nuts are "brain foods" that can also stabilize your mood (By Dani Veracity) Can some foods make you smarter? Research shows that nuts and seeds just might boost your brainpower and balance your moods. That's right, everything from the most common nuts -- such as walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds -- to the more exotic seeds and nuts can clear up that "brain fog... Magnesium is Vital for Good Health (By Tony Isaacs) Very few people are aware of how vital magnesium is for overall health. After oxygen, water, and basic food, magnesium may be the most important element needed by our bodies, activating over 300 different biochemical reactions necessary for your body to function properly. The U.S. minimum... Vegan Baby Basics and Beyond (By Sye Rodriguez) If you have made the choice to center your and your baby's diet around plant based whole foods, then congratulations. You have chosen an educational and life transforming path. It has been shown that an optimal diet for people is one that is centered on this. If you do it right you can expect... Health roundup: Herb bashing, black box warnings and Honey Nut Cheerios (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) All nutritional supplements have recently been found to be no good for anything. This is according to the latest research from all scientists, reported by all members of the mainstream media. The conclusions have been offered as a way to make scientific reporting more "time efficient," because discrediting... Nutrition journal failed to disclose ties to food industry for article on salt intake (By Ben Kage) The Center for Science in the Public Interest's weekly alert Science Watch says that the Journal of the American College of Nutrition published a special supplement on salt intake, but failed to inform readers it was written and edited by salt industry consultants. Also left out of... The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 1: Introduction (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The USDA has struggled for years to update its outdated Food Guide Pyramid. Thanks to the meddling of every food and beverage industry group that has a stake in the guide, however (the dairy industry, beef industry, wheat growers, etc.), the USDA seems to be paralyzed, unable to make any changes out... David Wolfe Part II: Changing Your Biological Terrain through Food (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares on changing your biological terrain through food. Rawkathon with David Wolfe. David Wolf is author, raw foodist and super foodist who... Vitamin B1 Reverses Kidney Damage in Diabetics, So Why Won't Doctors Recommend It? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research shows that the low-cost vitamin Thiamine (vitamin B1) reverses kidney damage in diabetics, restoring the ability of the kidneys to function without allowing proteins to spill over into the urine. The finding proves that a very low-cost treatment is highly effective... Mainstream Studies on Vitamin Efficacy Flawed (By Tony Isaacs) Recent headlines from an Oregon State University study asserted "Vitamin E trials fatally flawed" and the following story detailed how most studies on Vitamin E have been flawed to the point of being essentially worthless. Here are some excerpts: CORVALLIS, Ore. Generations of studies... Interview With Dr. Wayne Coates: Chia Seeds (Part 2) (By Fred Liers) The following is part two of an interview with Dr. Wayne Coates, who is perhaps the world's foremost educator on chia seeds. Dr. Coates was among the first to grow chia seeds experimentally and later for commercial purposes. An expert in the field of new crops such as chia and jojoba, his... Amazon Herb Company review: John Easterling, rainforest herbs and more (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In this report, I'm going to share with you why I'm so excited about the Amazon Herb Company and what it means for you, your health, our community, and our planet. Recently I had the honor of attending a live presentation by Amazon John, also known as John Easterling, the founder of the Amazon Herb Company... Key Nutrients Help Maintain Brain Function throughout Lifetime (By Barbara L. Minton) If you want to stay mentally sharp all your life, new research shows the time to intervene is now. Alzheimer's disease and dementia have complex causes that involve nutritional neglect as well as genetic risk factors and predisposition. Genetic risk factors for cognitive decline may remain... President Bush's bird flu plan fails to teach people how to really protect themselves from a global pandemic (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) President Bush has finally announced to the nation that we are faced with a "...potentially devastating outbreak of infectious disease." We're talking about the bird flu, of course. And the big story on bird flu is simply this: your government cannot protect you from it. Our President said... Study shows the public is turning to alternative medicine and away from dangerous prescription drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A study published in April 2005 revealed that more than 70 percent of adults aged 50 or older are now using some form of alternative therapy. This includes medicinal herbs, meditation and chiropractic care. The fact that these people are adopting alternative medicine and using it in their own lives is... Summer camps shift to healthy foods, superior nutrition; public schools keep dragging their feet (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) All over the country, summer camps for kids are doing something smart: they're shifting to healthier menus with fresh fruits and vegetables instead of junk foods, fried foods and candy. It's all part of their effort to improve the health (and lives) of their guests while fighting obesity. Kudos to... Can Obama's Win Lead to Meaningful Health Care Reform? 13 Urgent Suggestions for a Healthy USA (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In an astonishing turn of events for a nation that seemed headed for certain economic destruction just weeks ago, Americans overwhelmingly chose Democratic candidates in yesterday's elections, selecting Obama as the next U.S. President and securing Democratic majorities in both the House... Americans Exposed to Atomic Bomb Levels of Radiation through Medical Imaging, CT Scans, Mammograms (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new report released by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement reveals that Americans' exposure to radiation has increased more than 600 percent over the last three decades. Most of that increase has come from patients' exposure to radiation through medical... Low-Dose Aspirin Not Answer for Heart Health (By Dr. Phil Domenico) If you listen to the reigning experts from the pharmaceutical world, aspirin appears to be the cure-all for everything. Now, a new Yale University study suggests that low-dose aspirin may prevent liver damage caused by side effects of drugs, alcohol, and obesity. Specifically, aspirin reduced... Natural health pioneer launches Consumer Wellness Center nonprofit organization (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A top author and consumer advocate in the natural health movement has created a non-profit organization to better empower consumers with lifesaving knowledge about nutrition, disease prevention and natural health modalities for personal and planetary wellness. Author and natural health guru Mike Adams... Super Goji Berry: Choosing the Best Source Among the Marketing Hype (By Teya Skae) When walking down the aisles of health food shelves, leading supermarkets and shopping centre stalls you may notice an array of Goji juice bottles flying at you with amazing health claims, ranging from a cure for chronic fatigue, diabetes, even cancer! The hype of the Goji juice was probably... What's best? Soy milk, cow's milk, raw milk and fermented milk (kefir) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) One of the most common questions I'm asked concerns my recommendations for milk or milk alternatives. My answer on this question has evolved over the years, so today, I'll share my latest preferences for milk and milk-like beverages. Thumbs down: Soy milkA few years ago, I recommended soy... Walgreens Mistakenly Replaced Prenatal Vitamins with Chemotherapy Drugs, Lawsuit Alleges (By David Gutierrez) A couple from St. Louis has filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuit against Walgreen Co. after Chanda Givens had her prescription for prenatal vitamins filled instead with a chemotherapy drug that caused her to miscarry. Givens became pregnant in February and was given... Holistic Nutrition and Detoxification Information From Shazzie (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Shazzie, a raw foodist from the United Kingdom, shares her thoughts on holistic detoxification. Raw Summit Excerpt with Shazzie... The latest U.S. health safety distraction ploy: Blame China! (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) U.S. health and safety officials have found yet another brilliant way to distract the public from realizing just how dangerous U.S.-made food and drug products are: Blame China! Lately, we've seen China blamed for everything from toxic toothpaste, deadly dog food, contaminated ginger and now lead-based... Vigorous Exercise Protects Against Cataracts and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (By Reuben Chow) More and more people are suffering from eye-related health problems. What can individuals do to lower their risk? In this regard, two recent studies conducted by the United States Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have given us some good news, revealing that vigorous... Super Healthy Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you're giving gifts to friends, relatives or coworkers this holiday season, be sure to consider the nature of the gift itself: Does it promote health? Was it sustainably created? When it is disposed of or consumed, what kind of impact will it have on the environment? Was it created with honest labor... Health Ranger Show Needs Your Help to Reach More Listeners with Empowering Health Information (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Health Ranger show has been on the air for one week, broadcasting from the Genesis Communications Network (www.GCNLive.com), which distributes the show via satellite to AM radio stations across North America. Initial response to the show has been overwhelmingly positive on the few stations... Marine Omega-3 Oils: Readers Report Breakthrough Pain Relief with Moxxor (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm very particular about the products I recommend on NaturalNews, and I'm even more discerning about ones I personally stake my reputation on. When I first announced the launch of Moxxor in October, I was unable to bring you the full story on the pain relieving properties of Moxxor because... Medicine's assault on calcium: Quack science fuels calcium bashing frenzy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the world of health news, I'm not sure who's worse: Dishonest researchers or illiterate science reporters. But in this case -- lucky us -- we get both. The issue surrounds the reporting of a recent study on calcium supplements in post-menopausal women conducted by the Women's Health Initiative (WHI... Buckwheat: Gluten-Free Grain Substitute Offers Complete Vegetarian Protein (By Barbara L. Minton) Most health conscious people don't think of waffles and pancakes when they think of breakfast, but it turns out that both foods are highly nutritious and health promoting if the right ingredients are used. A recent study from a team of researchers in Madrid, Spain has highlighted the healthy... FDA Approves Prescription Proton Pump Inhibitor Drug for 1-11 Year Olds (By Teri Lee Gruss) The FDA recently approved the short term use of the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug Nexium for children one to eleven years old for the treatment of GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease. Paradoxically, (www.worstpills.org) , the Health Research Group of Public Citizen recently issued a... What's on your mind for dinner, cow brains? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) First, a warning: This article may be considered extremely gross or nauseating by some readers. It's about where red meat actually comes from and the mental distortions maintained by people who eat large quantities of animal products. So, a courtesy warning: If you're easily sickened by talk of meat... Sea Salt may be Healthier than Table Salt (By Sheryl Walters) All living creatures need salt to stay alive, especially human beings. The human body is 75% water, all of which is maintained as a salt water solution. It is called isotonic saline, and occurs at 0.9%. This solution can be duplicated and is sold commercially as an intravenous fluid. More... Olympian Phelps Serves as "Ambassador" to McDonald's, Introducing Chinese Children to American Junk Food (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) On the heels of Olympian Michael Phelps' deal with Kellogg's to promote sugary breakfast cereals -- a move for which he was widely criticized -- NaturalNews has learned that Phelps is also involved in a deal with McDonald's to introduce Chinese children to American junk food. According... Child-centered marketing causing kids to carry unhealthy food habits into adulthood (By Dani Veracity) The next time you get up early on a Saturday morning, turn on your television to any one of the major broadcast stations or child-oriented cable networks. In between Saturday morning cartoons, you'll suddenly find yourself bombarded by commercials advertising fast food and sugary breakfast cereal and... Excess Calcium Intake Can Raise Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (By Teri Lee Gruss) Are postmenopausal women putting themselves at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and hip fractures by consuming excessive calcium? That is a question that two recent studies shed light on, one published January 2008 in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and one published in the December... New research shows vitamin D slashes risk of cancers by 77 percent; cancer industry refuses to support cancer prevention (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Exciting new research conducted at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska has revealed that supplementing with vitamin D and calcium can reduce your risk of cancer by an astonishing 77 percent. This includes breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer and other forms of cancer. This research... Dr. Jameth Sheridan Shares Three Tips for Overall Health: Part III (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http:// www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Jameth Sheridan shares on iron and anemia and his top three tips for overall health. Renegade Roundtable with Dr. Jameth Sheridan... Vitamins B6, B12 and Folic Acid Found to Ward Off Age-Related Macular Degeneration (By Reuben Chow) According to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, macular degeneration is the number one cause of blindness among persons aged over 65 in the United States and the United Kingdom. Some good news, though, was revealed in a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. It had... Criteria for Selecting a Quality Healing Clay (By Perry Arledge) More and more, people are realizing the dangers of side-effect-riddled traditional medicines and they scour the Internet to find an all-natural solution, such as Bentonite Clay. Certain Bentonite Clays are recognized for their effectiveness in drawing out impurities and excess oils from... The healing power of honey: From burns to weak bones, raw honey can help (By Kelly Joyce Neff) Raw honey – which has not been pasteurized or filtered, and ideally taken directly from the hive – is a treasure chest of nutritional value and medicinal remedies. It contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals and is a natural and powerful medicine, both internally and externally. ... Low vitamin intake makes chemotherapy side effects even worse (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Chemotherapy is bad enough to begin with -- it's an entirely unproven therapy, with absolutely no scientific merit. It doesn't improve a person's lifespan a single day, and yet it remains a widespread treatment for cancer. Minimizing the side effects of chemotherapy (which is, after all, an extremely... Mike Adams Speaks Out on Skin Cancer and Antidepressant Drugs (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Mike Adams' interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummit.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com). In this article, Mike discusses... The Truth About Honeybees Provide Clues to Their Disappearance (By Laura Weldon) Honeybees are disappearing. Searching for likely causes leads us to find out about adulterated honey, poison in beehives and other shocking realities that few of us recognize. By now you've probably heard of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). It sounds bad and it is. When a hive is affected... Add Spirulina to Your Diet and Replace those Expensive Supplements (By Barbara L. Minton) Spirulina is considered one of nature's most perfect foods because it performs such a broad spectrum of activities in the body. Its nutritional profile shows it can replace many more expensive supplements, and its research profile reveals its dedication to promoting good health. Several... JAMA Anti-Vitamins Studies Flawed (By Sherry Baker) Scientific research isn't as simple as portrayed in movies or fiction – and the results certainly are rarely as simple as what is reported by the mainstream (and, too often, lazy) media. A case in point: the news that two studies just published in the December 9 edition of the Journal... Rise in Mental Illness Linked to Unhealthy Diets, Say Studies (By NaturalNews) Changes in diet over the past 50 years appear to be an important factor behind a significant rise in mental ill health in the UK, say two reports published today. The Mental Health Foundation says scientific studies have clearly linked attention deficit disorder, depression, Alzheimer’s disease... A Conversation With Larry Trivieri Jr, Co-Author of The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide (By Dr. Phil Domenico) I had the distinct pleasure of reading a paperback book by Dr. Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr. called the Alkaline-Acid Food Guide. It is a short read and quick reference on the extent to which foods affect the pH balance in our bodies. The book is based on compiled research from... The politics of sugar: why your government lies to you about this disease-promoting ingredient (By Dani Veracity) Most people know about the massive sugar intake in the United States. Despite the warnings of dental and healthcare professionals, the average American consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year. However, not everyone knows about the hand the sugar industry, or "Big Sugar," has in nutrition guidelines set... The Cure Con: how you're being deceived by charities that claim to be racing for the cure for cancer and other chronic diseases (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Everywhere you go, someone asks you for money to help find the cure for some disease. It's the race for the cure! It's the telethon for the cure! It's the walk or run for a cure! At grocery stores, cashiers ask if you want to donate a dollar to help find the cure. Other retailers want to sell you fashion... Registered Dietitian Jill Fleming Gives Advice on Staying Healthy (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jill Fleming shares on listening to your body and staying healthy. The Healthiest Year of Your Life with Jill Fleming... Medical Doctor Richard DiCenso Discusses Whole Person Therapy (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Richard DiCenso shares on the unique Matrix Assessment Profile. The Healthiest Year of Your Life with Richard DiCenso... The World's Top Five Superfoods for Silky Smooth Skin (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to healthy-looking skin, nutrition beats cosmetics hands down. Creating radiant, glowing, youthful-looking skin can best be accomplished by focusing on what's inside, not by covering up the skin with artificial colors that try to paint a new face on the outside Mike Adams on His Personal Routine for Optimal Health (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Mike Adams' interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummit.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com) . In this candid excerpt, Mike... Top Superfood Formulator Living Fuel Earns NaturalNews Recommendation for "Living Fuel Rx" Product Line (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As NaturalNews readers well know, I'm very selective about the companies and products I recommend. Not having any financial ties with any of these companies gives me a level of freedom to tell the truth about good companies, bad companies, and everything in between. This level of complete... Raw Foods That Increase Athletic Performance, by Triathlete Brendan Brazier (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Food Summit which can be found at (http://rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Brendan Brazier shares information on his interest in nutrition as an athlete and also the research he's done on food and the body that can benefit all... Sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and type II diabetes (By Jessica Fraser) Sugar and refined carbohydrates are undeniably linked to diabetes. Researchers around the world have come to the conclusion that the consumption of refined sugar is detrimental to the health of people without diabetes and disastrous for those with it. Furthermore, excess sugar in the blood can cause... The Three Biggest Grocery Shopping Mistakes (By Ellen Holder) A peek into the grocery carts of many families shopping at their neighborhood supermarkets is telling. As we watch prescription drug use, obesity rates, childhood diseases, and other health problems reach epidemic proportions we need look no further than these shopping carts for a glimpse... John Hartman Talks About How Seawater Can Benefit Your Health and Environment (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, John Hartman shares on Ocean Grown Solution. Renegade Water Secrets with John Hartman, CEO of OceanGrown Inc, manufacturer of OceanSolution... Review: The People's Guide to Health, Happiness and Longevity Reveals Life Enhancement Secrets of 12 Top Experts (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) For the last several months, I've been collaborating with renowned author, entrepreneur and content creator Craig Pepin-Donat on a unique, high-density content program that's just been announced this week. It's called The People's Guide to Health, Happiness and Longevity, and it... The Most Essential Nutrients for a Strong Sex Drive (By Sheryl Walters) What happens if your car does not have any gas? It stops working right? It needs fuel to function. The same is true with our libido... we needs nutrients to enjoy vibrant health and an active sex life. If we do not consume adequate amounts of nutrients, our bodies will not be able to... The top ten reasons why organized medicine supports CODEX (the European Food Supplements Directive) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 1. It eliminates access to key nutrients that prevent disease, thereby creating a population of diseased, malnourished customers who will inevitably turn to high-profit prescription drugs. 2. It focuses people on the debate over the safety of nutritional supplements, distracting them from the debate... The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: Interview with the Author (By Dr. Phil Domenico) I had the distinct pleasure of reading a paperback book by Dr. Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr. called the Alkaline-Acid Food Guide. It is a short read and quick reference on the extent to which foods affect the pH balance in our bodies. The book is based on compiled research from... Folk Remedies Widely Used by Older Adults in North Carolina (By NaturalNews) A survey of older adults in rural North Carolina shows that they widely use complementary medicine therapies, but tend to focus on folk or home remedies, such as taking a daily “tonic” of vinegar or using Epsom salts. “What most people think about as complementary medicine – acupuncture, homeopathy... Is the Standard American Diet (SAD) Bad for Your Health? (By Sarah Aitken) Extreme is a good way to describe the diet that most people in America subsist on. Many people wouldn't look at the standard American diet, and call it extreme; many would just call it normal. But if you look at the diet close-up, we can see that it is pretty extreme, and certainly not... Death From Birth Defects: Fetal Exposure to Toxins Out of Control (By Gail L. Ross, MS, RD) The leading cause of infant death in the U.S. results from congenital birth defects. They have become an increasingly prominent cause of infant death. In 1970, the deaths from birth defects were 15.1 percent and by 1997 the figure jumped to 22.1 percent. The increase in birth defects is... Vitamin E scare study used synthetic, not natural vitamin E (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Headlines are once again ablaze with the shocking news that taking vitamin E will kill you. Once again, the entire study was based on people taking synthetic vitamin E, which has the opposite molecular structure of natural vitamin E (the kind of vitamin E found in nuts, seeds and other foods... Why Dermatologists Still Deny the Link Between Acne and Diet (By Seppo Puusa) Almost every dermatologist will tell you that diet has nothing to do with acne. With fervor, many of them argue this and you know they really believe it. In a world of 'evidence based medicine' you would think dermatologists would have strong scientific evidence backing it up. It turns... Ten Steps to a Top Notch Immune System (By Barbara L. Minton) This is the time of year when people want a fully functioning immune system to keep away colds and flu and see them through the winter in good health. How they go about achieving this goal can determine whether it becomes a reality. There are so many products on the market that claim they... Inulin: Friend or Foe? (By Patty Donovan) Inulin seems to be the latest health food craze. In this article, I will present both sides of the inulin story. Is it for everybody? Most certainly not, but very few things are. A personal experience drove me to research inulin. This past May, when I first started eating what I call real... Modern Medicine Hilariously Claims Credit for Reduction in Heart Disease Deaths (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The death rates for heart disease and stroke among U.S. citizens has dropped 30 percent between 1999 and 2006, reports the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers are hailing the report as a major success in the effectiveness of conventional medicine. "It's one of... Interview with Dr. Russell Blaylock on devastating health effects of MSG, aspartame and excitotoxins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Dr. Russell Blaylock, and I'd like to explore some of the more advanced aspects of some of the things you are working on. Dr. Blaylock, I think readers know the basics of both MSG and aspartame, but can you review what you've already written about excitotoxins? Dr... To Have Access to Clean Water, Make Water Filters a Priority (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, Mike Adams shares on making water filters a priority. Renegade Water Secrets with Mike Adams, founder of (www.naturalnews.com) . Heal Back Pain With Supplements, Medication and Nutrition (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, Jesse Connone shares on supplements, medication and nutrition for back pain. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with Jesse Connone... Dhrumil Purohit Gives 6 Tips on Having a Beautiful Relationship With Food (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at (http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Dhrumil Purohit talks about what it means to have a beautiful relationship with food and how to deal with cravings. Renegade Water Secrets... Vitamin C: There May Be a Modern Chronic Deficiency (By Leigh Kirk) Vitamin C. Mmmm . . . maybe you think of a tall glass of Florida orange juice. Or maybe you grab it at the beginning of the cold season. But would you associate it with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cancer? Maybe you should. According to an article published in October 2007, in the Journal... Shattering the false philosophy and junk science of conventional medicine (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Have you ever wondered why pharmaceuticals don't work? By that, I mean that they don't make people healthier. Sure, some pharmaceuticals can modify a measurable chemical marker, but they don't make people healthier. We have 40 percent of the U.S. population on at least one prescription drug, yet our... Control Candida in Two Weeks (By Kal Sellers) The need for this article is both current and long-standing. The current Candida diets are unhealthy, lengthy, unwise and simply not all that effective. On the other hand, there is no reason that Candida cannot be totally controlled in a few days to two weeks for most cases -- a few cases... CSPI petitions FDA to create healthy food labeling system to better inform grocery shoppers (By Ben Kage) The Center for Science in the Public Interest says that consumers can easily be confused by health logos such as Kraft's "Sensible Solution" and Pepsi's "heart-check" because each one uses a different nutrition criteria, so the health advocacy group is petitioning the FDA for a nationally... Well-funded criminals attack NaturalNews, health freedom groups with covert disruption campaigns (By NaturalNews staff) Top health freedom consumer advocacy groups in the United States are being clandestinely targeted by organized disruption campaigns and "black PR" efforts. The apparent purpose of these campaigns is to discredit, disrupt and censor their natural health and health freedom political and educational efforts... Herbal Tonic for Energy, Shingles, Herpes and More (By Leslee Dru Browning) The adrenal glands often become 'depleted' as a result of the constant demands placed upon them. They are the “fight or flight” glands that can become exhausted by too much stress. An individual with adrenal exhaustion will usually suffer from chronic fatigue, may complain of... It's Winter - Do You Know Where Your Vitamin D Is? (By Teri Lee Gruss) John Cannell, MD, Director of the Vitamin D Council and author of the Vitamin D Newsletter has looked at recent conflicting media coverage of the effects of vitamin D on cancer. The December 2007 issue of the newsletter addresses how studies have been interpreted and how biased interpretation... Irish Voters Reject Lisbon Treaty in a Victory for Democracy in Europe (By Gabriel Donohoe) On June 12th, 2008, Irish voters rejected the Lisbon Treaty by a large majority of 53.4% to 46.6%. This result is all the more incredible when one considers that all the main political parties, business groups, trade unions, and a national farming association presented a united front to... Review: Host Defense from New Chapter Delivers Amazing Blend of 17 Medicinal Mushrooms Containing Anti-Cancer Phytochemicals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Nutritional supplement company New Chapter offers one of the best medicinal mushroom products available today. Did I say "medicinal?" Oops, that's a violation of FDA regulations, it seems. There is no such thing as a "medicinal" mushroom in the view of the FDA. All mushrooms are... Eating fruits and vegetables cuts risk of miscarriage, says study (By Jerome Douglas) The consumption of fruits and vegetables during pregnancy can reduce the chance of a miscarriage, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The study of nearly 7,000 pregnant women by researchers from the London School of Hygiene... Empower yourself in 3 minutes a day: An introduction to indy media, NaturalNews.com and the online information revolution (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Welcome to the NaturalNews Network. I'm Mike Adams, the editor. Although this network of websites has experienced remarkable growth in the last year, it isn't for everyone. Only about five percent of the general population is ready to see, hear and learn the information being offered here... Health Roundup: Side effects, generic drugs and glucosamine sleight of hand (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following the well-publicized fact that anti-inflammatory prescription drugs have killed at least 60,000 Americans, and that NSAIDs (over-the-counter painkillers) kill at least another 16,500 each year, combined with the new realization that ADHD drugs are now killing children, Sidney Taurel, Chief Executive... If You Are a Wine Drinker, Here Are Facts You Should Know (By Frank Cooper) Many health-conscious people wonder whether wine is a medicinal tonic that benefits their health, or something that should be avoided at all costs. Nutritionist Frank Cooper spent two years researching the subject of wine and health, and found many answers. He investigates the medicinal... The Ten Best Things to Pack in a School Lunch for a Healthy Punch (By Nancy Piscatello) With all the attention from the media, activist moms, and health advocates, most people today are aware that the quality of school lunches is lacking in... well, quality. Most people would be hard pressed to differentiate between a fruit and a vegetable, no less what kind of meat is actually... FDA Announces Plan to Eliminate Vitamin Companies (By Byron Richards) The FDA, emboldened by its transformation into a drug company, has embarked upon an anti-American plan of interfering with business and intentionally eliminating various dietary supplement companies from the market. The FDA announcement came on Friday, June 22, 2007 under the guise of a... Whole grains, fish lower asthma risk in children (By Jessica Fraser) Children who eat whole grains and fish are far less likely to develop asthma and wheezing than children who do not consume adequate amounts of those foods, according to new Dutch research published in the journal Thorax. A team of researchers from the National Institute of Public Health... The Marvels of Brown Seaweeds on the Human Body (By Patty Donovan) People have eaten seaweed, sometimes called "sea vegetables" for thousands of years. It is coming under more and more scientific scrutiny and the discoveries are pretty amazing. The mixture of vitamins, minerals and trace elements found in seaweeds so closely resembles that of the human... Mass media promotes pharmaceutical industry hype; the general public chooses easy drugs over nutrition and exercise (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The headlines are ablaze with results from a new study that shows raising levels of your good cholesterol may take no more effort than popping a daily pill. But what the headlines don't mention is that this so-called "groundbreaking" study involved no more than twenty people! When a... Reading, Writing and Nutrition: The Foundation to a Child’s Education (By Sarah Aitken) Nutrition can improve learning and memory in school children. A group of European scientists from Unilever have proved that nutrition is part of the foundation to a child's education, even if they are well fed. The researchers, along with colleagues from research institutes in... Reaction to Zrii Review: NaturalNews Readers Weigh In on Zrii Criticism (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's sometimes difficult to predict just how NaturalNews readers will respond to a story. After publishing my critical review of Zrii juice yesterday (see http://www.naturalnews.com/023101.html ), I was expecting to receive a lot of complaints from readers due to the fact that some were... How to (not!) get fat in five easy steps (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) You may think it's strange to find a "How-To" article focusing on five easy steps for adding fat to your body. You might say that we already know how to do that: two thirds of the people in the United States are overweight and one third are considered clinically obese. Obviously we've mastered this topic... Review: SunWarrior Protein Wins Editor's Choice Award for Raw, Vegan, Brown Rice Protein Concentrate (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you're into a plant-based diet and all the health and performance benefits that come from eating plants, it's difficult to find a high-quality source of supplemental protein. Until now, traditional sources have been soy protein, yellow pea protein, hemp seed protein, brown rice protein... Recent Study Finds Plant Foods Preserve Muscle Mass in Aging Adults (By Leslee Dru Browning) Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that are key to good health. Now, a newly released study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists suggests plant foods also may help preserve muscle mass in older men and women. The study was led by physician... Studies Show We Need More Vegetables Now than Ever Before (By Sheryl Walters) Vegetables have been the main stay of our diet for centuries. They have been the back bone of entire countries, offering not only sustenance to its citizens but also a way to make a living through farming and trade. But most important of all they are the main source of many vitamins and... Astaxanthin sources revealed: super antioxidant eases arthritis pain, joint pain, sore muscles and protects against heart disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Dear NaturalNews readers: As a service to you, I have negotiated substantial discounts on astaxanthin supplements from the top two suppliers in the world: Mera Pharmaceuticals and Cyanotech. Use these discounts codes, shown below, to save a bundle when ordering astaxanthin supplements. (They're... Everyday groceries contain ingredients that cause heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and other chronic diseases (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Omega-3 fatty acids outperform automated external defibrillators in saving lives from heart attacks (By NaturalNews) New research published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that consuming omega-3 fatty acids may be more effective at preventing sudden cardiac deaths than automated external defibrillators or implanted defibrillators. Researchers from the... Hoodia gordonii update: Honest sellers, safety information and weight loss realities (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I am an outspoken critic of hoodia gordonii scams and con artists, but a supporter of honest nutritional supplements and herbal medicine in general. I've followed this story for almost two years now, and was the first to reveal the "Pure Hoodia" scam. As a consumer health advocate, I speak out on anything... Almonds Aid Weight Loss and Lower LDL Cholesterol (By Barbara L. Minton) If you want to steer clear of the devastating side effects of statin drugs and still get your cholesterol numbers looking good, eating almonds may be just the right choice. Studies have shown that eating a nutritious diet that includes almonds sends LDL numbers plummeting. And there's more... Surprise Ingredients in Fast Food (By John Andrews) The movie Supersize Me has probably had more of an effect than the producers anticipated. Since then, in the fast food industry, there has been a market trend promoting menu items that appear to be healthy. But most of these menu items have ingredients that health conscious consumers... Enzymes: The Spark of Life (Chi) and Their Role in Health and Longevity (By Richard Stacel) Lately there have been many articles written about the importance and necessity of enzymes. That's a good thing. Many of them have shared much important and vital information. In this article, I want to cover enzymes from a different point of view. A point of view that brings their importance... WIC food voucher program updated to include fruits, veggies and whole grains (By NaturalNews) In the first major overhaul since its 1974 implementation, the U.S. government's Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program will now provide fewer vouchers and food checks for dairy and juice so that the program can cover fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The program provides approximately... Mike Adams, Part III: Nutritional Cancer Cures and the Best Products on the Market (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Mike Adams shares on nutritional cancer cures and the best products on the market. Rawkathon with Mike Adams. Mike Adams is known as the "Health Ranger... Darth Vader, the FDA, and the Empire of Modern Medicine (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When studying the actions of the FDA, the American Medical Association, the American Cancer Society and the behavior of doctors, medical journals and drug companies, the phrase "evil empire" quickly comes to mind. Modern medicine is a medical racket, a drug monopoly and disease treatment scam that has... Health supplements assaulted by Consumers Union and the FDA; your freedom to choose nutritional supplements is being trampled (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports, continues its attack on your freedom to choose health supplements with their recent announcement that nine out of ten Americans want dietary supplements to be proven safe before they are marketed. If the survey question is carefully crafted... The Right Type of Fats for Health and Longevity (By Teya Skae) If there is one supplement that we can all benefit from, it would have to be Omega-3 fatty acids. Eskimo people have proven this over the ages with their diet comprising of over 50% of their total calorie intake from fish and fish oil - which is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamin... Plant-Based Diets: An Overview of Options for Optimal Health (By Mary Laredo) The common question surrounding plant-based diets concerns the source of protein. Although food calories also consist of carbohydrates and fats, protein is typically considered the most essential of the three groups. In fact, Americans have long been dogmatic in their regard for the quality... Stevia: The FDA's Attack on a Beneficial Supplement (By Jon Barron) Let's be honest for a moment. There's no question that over the years I've tweaked the FDA, Canadian, and European regulators for some of the outrageously absurd positions they've taken when it comes to alternative health and supplements. Then again, I've also praised them on those occasions... Goji berries: What You Need to Know About This Superfood (By John Cole) Goji berries, goji juice, and snack bars and other products containing goji berries have become increasing popular over the past two years or so. Part of this is because some celebrities are reportedly consuming (and raving about) them, and part is due to their legendary health-promoting... Natural breakthrough for blood sugar control: Glucotor supplement clinically proven to reduce blood sugar as well as diabetes drugs, without the side effects (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When I first heard the news about the clinical results of Jon Barron's Glucotor formula, I was ecstatic. Having interviewed Jon Barron several times and recommended many of his products, I know that Barron is a genuine pioneer in the field of nutritional medicine. He's always ahead of the curve, formulating... Dr. Doug Graham Part I: The Reason Why People Started Cooking Food (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Doug Graham shares on his journey to a raw food vegan lifestyle and some surprising insights into why people ever started cooking food. Rawkathon... Barley Grass: One of Nature's Most Nourishing Foods (By Sheryl Walters) Organic Green Barley juice powder contains all of the vitamins, minerals and proteins necessary for the human diet. This potent super food has a tremendous ability to deeply absorb nutrients from the soil. It contains: •A natural balance of beta-carotene, proteins, minerals, amino acids... Eggs are the Answer, Not the Enemy (By Elizabeth Walling) For years we've been listening to top health experts advising us to eliminate eggs from our diet. At the very most, they say, eat only three eggs a week. Any more would simply wreak havoc on your cholesterol levels. And of course all of this is starkly animated in television commercials... What's ahead in 2007 for NaturalNews, an update from Mike Adams (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With nearly everyone back on the job and (mostly) sobered up from the New Year holidays, it's time to look forward to 2007 and examine some of the ways we can improve not only our own lives, but also the lives of others. Here's what's ahead in 2007 for NaturalNews. For starters, here's a big "Thank... Processed Meat Unsafe For Human Consumption; Cancer Experts Warn of Dietary Dangers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) World cancer experts have finally declared what NaturalNews readers learned nearly four years ago: That processed meats cause cancer, and anyone seeking to avoid cancer should avoid eating all processed meats for life. Hundreds of cancer researchers took part in a five-year project spanning more than... Junk science: negative study on calcium and vitamin D supplements was poorly constructed, yet widely reported (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Freshness First: Volatile Oils in Your Food (By Stephen Perkins) You know the great scent that fills the air when you peel a fresh orange? How about the whoosh! that fills the air when you open a can of pressurized coffee? The odors are more than appetizing, they're mind boggling. Those scents represent the volatile oil content of their plant source... The Failure Empire: Bob Greene Rakes It In While Oprah Fails (opinion) (By Byron Richards) The scene is comic: Bob Greene sitting next to Oprah on her TV show, kicking off the New Year, as Oprah tries to explain to her viewing audience why she gained forty pounds – again. Not once did she turn to Greene and say, "Bob, I guess your program is just a bit too hard to follow, something... Brenda Cobb: 4 Reasons People Get Sick and Healing Through Thoughts (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Brenda Cobb's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (www.RawSummitArchives.com). In this interview, Brenda Cobb, author and founder of The... Study Shows Olive Skins Defend against Colon Cancer (By Susanne Morrone, C.N.C.) The emerging area of nutritional science continues to identify new compounds in foods which play a crucial role in preventing or reducing the risk of a number of chronic conditions. One of the oldest foods known, the nutritionally-rich olive, is once again in the news due to a new European... Why the Institutions of Western Finance and Western Medicine are Both Doomed to Fail (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here at NaturalNews, we've been publicly predicting the fall of Western Medicine for nearly five years. During that time, we've also covered the increasingly precarious financial situation, warning readers in 2005 and 2006 about the impending housing bubble crash and the implications for... What conventional medicine won't dare tell you about gall bladder removal surgery (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... The sunscreen myth: How sunscreen products actually promote cancer (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The idea that sunscreen prevents cancer is a myth. It's a myth promoted by a profit-seeking tag-team effort between the cancer industry and the sunscreen industry. The sunscreen industry makes money by selling lotion products that actually contain cancer-causing chemicals. It then donates a portion of... Raw Broccoli, Cabbage Slash Bladder Cancer Risk by 40 Percent; Cooking Destroys Benefits (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Eating as little as three small servings of raw cruciferous vegetables per month, such as broccoli and cabbage, has been found to decrease the risk of developing bladder cancer by an astonishing 40 percent. This was discovered by researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo... Bentonite Clay Provides a Safe and Effective Detox (By Perry Arledge) Every cell in our body excretes waste material, which becomes toxic and poisonous to our bodies if it is allowed to build up faster than it can be eliminated or filtered out of the body. The most common symptoms of toxic buildup within the body are mental dullness, aching-stiff joints, gas... Reverse Prediabetes with Better Eating Habits and Supplements (By Jack Challem) The biggest epidemic in America hasn't come from birds, Asia, or germs. It's caused by the food you put in your mouth, and it has already affected some 70 to 100 million American adults. Doctors refer to the condition as metabolic syndrome, Syndrome X, or insulin-resistance syndrome - or... How to lower your cholesterol absolutely free (no prescription required) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Recent cholesterol guidelines are recommending that most people aim for an LDL cholesterol level of 70 or lower. That's down from the previous suggestion of 100. And of course, the number one recommended way to lower your cholesterol, according to the popular press and pharmaceutical companies, is to... Interview: Ricardo Ayerza on the healing nutrition of chia seeds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike:I'm here today with Ricardo Ayerza, an advisor to the Omega Tree. Ayerza: That's right. We are advising people where to find good seeds, and, of course, our main job is to advise the grower on how to produce the seeds. Mike: And for the readers and listeners, we're... Protect your health (and your thyroid) with potassium iodide in case of a nuclear emergency or terrorism event (By Dani Veracity) Like September 11, 2001, the 2005 terrorist attacks in London once again reminded the Western hemisphere that even the countries that wield tremendous military power are not immune to terrorism. Though the London attacks did not involve nuclear weapons, there is always the chance that future terrorist... NaturalNews readers making waves across the natural health, natural living markets (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I must be the luckiest journalist working today. Why? Because I have the distinct honor of writing for an expanding group of readers that has become the most highly regarded audience in the natural health community. That's not mere puffery, either. Let me explain why. Each time I write a review about... Xylitol - Is It Safe or Effective? (By Rami Nagel) Consuming 1.4 ounces of Xylitol per day will cause diarrhea in many subjects according to a study conducted in 1977. On Xylitol.org the page sates, "In the amounts needed to prevent tooth decay (less than 15 grams per day), xylitol is safe for everyone." 15 grams of xylitol is about 0.5... Dr. Doug Graham - Overcoming Common Issues of the Raw Food Diet (Part 1) (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Dr. Doug Graham's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummitArchives.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com) . In this excerpt... Folic acid, vitamin B-12 boost cognitive function (By David Gutierrez) It has long been known that folate and vitamin B-12 are important to the healthy functioning of the nervous system. Now a new study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" suggests that the interaction between these nutrients may play a significant role in protecting cognitive... The great thimerosal cover-up: Mercury, vaccines, autism and your child's health (By Dawn Prate) You have probably seen your nurse insert a syringe into a large vial, extract some liquid, and then leave a substantial amount of vaccine in the original container. If you've witnessed this seemingly benign procedure, you've seen how vaccine manufacturers are saving money at the expense of public health... Follow American Heart Association Advice and Die From Heart Disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Newspaper headlines around the world are ablaze with the news that the American Heart Association is recommending people stop taking vitamins for heart health. I know I've covered this in another article on this site, but this news from the AHA is receiving so much attention that it deserves a bit more... Coke, Pepsi to push marketing of "healthy" carbonated beverages (By David Gutierrez) In an effort to make up for slumping sales of both sugared and diet soda, both Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo will soon be introducing carbonated drinks fortified with vitamins and minerals. Diet Coke Plus and Pepsi's Tava will be marketed as "sparkling beverages." There is considerable skepticism in the... Nutritionist Jonny Bowden (Part III): Food Supplements and Combinations that Make Sense (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares on the most important supplements and food combining ideas that make sense as well as those that just don't hold up. ... Magnesium: The Lamp of Life (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) Inside chlorophyll is the lamp of life and that lamp is magnesium. The capture of light energy from the sun is magnesium dependent. Magnesium is bound as the central atom of the porphyrin ring of the green plant pigment chlorophyll. Magnesium is the element that causes plants to be able... Nutritionist Jonny Bowden (Part I): Tips to Control Emotional Eating and Cravings (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares specific tips for reducing emotional eating and cravings. Renegade Roundtable with Jonny Bowden, a board certified... Spinning the Truth About the Halted NCI Prostate Cancer Study (By Tony Isaacs) The National Cancer Institute has announced a halt to its $114 million study of whether vitamin E and selenium can prevent prostate cancer, saying that they cannot and that they might even cause slightly elevated risks for more prostate cancer and diabetes. However, upon further examination... "Miracle" weight loss drug Alli delivers more than you bargained for (diapers optional) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When people ask, "What can I do to lose weight?" what they're really asking is, "What can I do to lose weight that doesn't require exercise or giving up all the junk foods I eat?" When it comes to weight loss, consumers are looking for a magic bullet -- a miracle pill that eliminates the responsibility... Bee Pollen: The Healing Superfood for Optimum Health (By Sheryl Walters) Bee Pollen is one of the most well known superfoods on the planet. Its research began with the people of the Caucasus Mountains in the former Soviet Union. Doctors began to study them because of their optimum health and longevity. Many of them were healthily living to 125 years old. A large... Health folklore: We really are what we eat (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A lot of truths about food and health are readily found in folklore. You've all heard phrases like, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," or "You are what you eat." Both of these phrases have a foundation in reality. For example, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" suggests... Consumers need to cover nutritional basics before putting faith in new DNA diets (By Jerome Douglas) If you find a "DNA Diet" that seems customized to you while searching on the internet, a new study suggests that you may as well leave that information alone -- since it has not been really proven to be trustworthy. In fact, scientists are warning would-be dieters and body slimmers to be... American Academy of Pediatrics Unleashes Hysterical Attack on Fictional Television Show about Vaccine / Autism Link (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has gone ballistic over a fictional television program airing on ABC that shows a family successfully suing a vaccine manufacturer for their child's autism. Not satisfied to push dangerous vaccines onto children in the real world, the AAP now feels... New Research In Mind-Body Medicine Shows That Social Interaction Accelerates Healing (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study conducted at Ohio State University and published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology has revealed that having social interaction makes wounds heal faster. In fact, this study demonstrated that wounds heal twice as fast in subjects who had social interaction compared to those... The hoax of modern medicine: Seven facts you need to know (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) What happens when the Bush Administration negotiates drug prices with private industry using public money? To answer the question, just consider the situation with U.S. government "negotiations" over the prices of prescription drugs for Medicare: The Bush Administration not only agreed to pay monopoly... Now Doctors Want to Drug Grade Schoolers With Statins (By Joanne Waldron) The obesity epidemic in America is now so out of control that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has decided it would be a good idea to start giving statin drugs to children as young as eight years old, according to their latest published policy outlined in a clinical ... Health Ranger Radio Show Launches Nationwide on March 24th, Covering Health Freedom, Natural Remedies and More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Health Ranger radio show is launching on March 24th. It will bring the message of health freedom, disease prevention, superfoods nutrition and skeptical consumerism to potentially millions of listeners across the United States and Canada. The show is broadcast each weeknight (Monday... Epigenetics discoveries challenge outdated medical beliefs about DNA, inheritance and gene expression (By NaturalNews) It is widely accepted in scientific circles that organisms inherit DNA from their predecessors through a process known as hard inheritance -- so named because changes in the nucleotide sequence of the passed-on DNA is rare and only happens through random mutation -- but soft inheritance... Orthomolecular Doctors Urge U.S. Government to Raise Nutritional RDAs to Optimum Levels (By David Gutierrez) The Independent Vitamin Safety Review Panel has urged world governments to raise the recommended daily intakes of a variety of key nutrients, saying that the current levels are too low. "Government-sponsored nutrient recommendations ... are not keeping pace with recent progress in nutrition... Broccoli and tomatoes prevent prostate cancer better than leading prescription drugs, research shows (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Want to know how to beat prostate cancer? Your physician will probably tell you to take prescription drugs. That's the no-brainer answer from a professional who has been all but brainwashed by the pharmaceutical industry. But the real answer is far simpler and a lot less expensive: eat large... Interview with Seth Bovio of Ultima Replenisher sports drink (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Seth Bovio of UltimaReplenisher.com, of the Ultima-Health products line. I understand you have a sports drink that's not sweetened with lots of refined sugars. Bovio: Actually, there are no refined sugars whatsoever, and we keep it natural. The reason we do that... The truth about medical journals, and how drug companies exert heavy influence over published scientific articles (By Ben Kage) Can the medical journals be trusted to provide accurate, unbiased information about medicine even as they are almost entirely funded by drug companies? In her book, Vaccination, Peggy O'Mara writes that the current era of medical beliefs (or dogma) began to develop soon after Louis Pasteur's... The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup (By Richard Stacel) In case you missed it on TV, recent ads campaigns have tried to convince people that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is something that's actually good for you. For me and many others who are into natural health and informed on the dangers of man made chemicals and food additives, a statement... Spirulina research shows treatment of breast cancer tumors, HIV virus, and other viruses (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Gerry: Spirulina contains some anti-viral and immune stimulating compounds that we're just learning about. Mike: Can you talk more about that? Do you have some clinical trials on that yet, or what's the science behind that so far? Gerry: We don't have any specific clinical... Folic Acid Fortification: One Size May Not Fit All (By J. R. Schaumloeffel) To fortify or not to fortify? This is now being questioned. Two recently published articles take a look at the results of mandatory folic acid fortification and call for a more in depth study of the side effects of this program. Folic Acid has been a required enrichment in the United... Protect Yourself from MSG and Aspartame Excitotoxicity (By Paul Fassa) The first line of defense against the two most commonly used and pernicious food additives, MSG and aspartame, is avoidance. However, complete avoidance is not possible for everyone all the time. MSG, monosodium glutamate, has been disguised with several different names. Aspartame or its... Health roundup: The depression patch, McDonald's trans fat goofs and bottled water (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The FDA has now approved a patch for depression. Slap one of these patches on your skin, and a slow dose of mind-altering drugs is slowly absorbed into your blood. This approval, of course, comes from the same federal agency that claims skin care and cosmetic products containing toxic chemicals aren't... Colostrum is a proven, effective immune system booster (By Dani Veracity) Soon after giving birth, female mammals produce colostrum, which is a milk-like substance that jump-starts a newborn's immune system. Researchers now believe that the benefits of colostrum don't necessarily end there. If you have a compromised immune system or are just looking for a boost to your healthy... Adverse Event Reporting bill designed to discredit nutritional supplements, say opponents (By Ben Kage) The Adverse Event Reporting bill -- also known as S. 3546 and its House companion bill HR. 6168 -- is proposed to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a reporting system for nutritional supplements and over-the-counter medicines, but whether its passing would be a victory... Vitamins Help You Sleep Better and Cure Insomnia (By Melanie Grimes) For better sleep, the body needs healthy foods and nutrients. Many nutrients are known to have a calming effect on the nervous system and help promote good sleep. Whole foods contain many of these natural insomnia cures, but supplements are also available to ensure that you obtain the proper... Regular multivitamin use near time of conception significantly reduces preeclampsia risk (By NaturalNews) Women who are considering becoming pregnant may significantly reduce their risk of developing a common life-threatening complication called preeclampsia by taking a multivitamin supplement regularly three months before conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy. This finding is being reported... Whole Grains Give Health (By Melanie Grimes) What is white flour? It is from the same wheat plant as whole wheat, but the grain has been bleached and the outer hull, or shell of the grain has been removed. The outer shell is hard and protects the soft inner layer that we eat. However it contains most of the nutrients and the food value... Loss of central vision with age may be linked to quality of dietary carbohydrates (By NaturalNews) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults and a person's risk may partly depend upon diet. When it comes to carbohydrates, quality rather than quantity may be more important, according to new research by Allen Taylor, PhD, director of the Laboratory... FDA accused of suppressing drug safety information (commentary) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's a report on the FDA that could only come from outside the United States. I'm reading to you from The Independent, a British newspaper, that says, "Vital data on prescription medication found in millions of British homes has been suppressed by the powerful U.S. drug regulators, even though... A Holistic Strategy Against Cancer (By Mary Laredo) In 1971, President Nixon declared a war on cancer. In the ensuing decades, tens of billions of dollars have been spent on the cause yet a cure by orthodox means remains elusive. By any standards this campaign has been a failed endeavor; or worse, a shameful fraud. Progress is a myth, and... High Blood Sugar Contributes to Pregnancy Complications (By Ella Andersen) Type II diabetes is a devastating and debilitating malady that afflicts millions of people in the United States. Add diabetes to pregnancy, and you get a very dangerous situation that could result in premature births, high birth weight, and even death. A study published in the New England... Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Pregnant Women Linked to Birth Defect (By Reuben Chow) A study recently published in the journal Pediatrics has revealed that women who do not have an adequate intake of vitamin B12 during pregnancy are at greater risk of having a child with a birth abnormality called neural tube defect. About Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 and Birth Defects... The beverages you drink could be ruining your diet (By NaturalNews) Think you’ve got your diet under control? You may be gulping down hundreds of unwanted calories without even knowing it. “Believe it or not, more than... Did Statin Drugs Cause Senator Ted Kennedy's Brain Tumor? (By Byron Richards) Legions of well wishers look on as Senator Ted Kennedy struggles for his life, fighting against one of the most difficult types of brain tumors. Few men have had such an impact on the laws made in the United States. As a powerful member of the Senate HELP committee Kennedy has been a... Vitamin D deficiency is widespread among U.S. population, expectant mothers are deficient and giving birth to deficient infants (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part two 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... Vitamin B12 deficiency linked to heart defects in newborns (By Staff writer) Vitamin B12 deficiency in women near the time of conception increases the risk of having babies with congenital heart defects, according to researchers participating in the Dutch HAVEN study, an ongoing study designed to examine the relationship between environmental and genetic factors and congenital... Bee Pollen - A Budget Friendly Food for Health and Healing (By Barbara L. Minton) Bee pollen is often referred to as nature's most complete food. Pollen harvested from a diverse selection of geographic areas contains all the essential components of life in a good tasting, chewable, easily digested, and highly bio-available form that can be consumed by anyone from young... Cancer: Prevention Is the Cure (Part 1) (By Sarah Aitken) Many people have heard the saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". When it comes to cancer, this couldn't be truer. To date several billion dollars, over 30 years have been spent on finding that elusive cure for cancer. What about cancer prevention? It is estimated... Breakthrough Food Technology Process Protects Foods With Thin Film Made From Natural Ingredients; Replaces Plastic Wrap (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Every once in a while, new technology emerges in the field of food manufacturing that offers the potential for a real breakthrough in the delivery of fresh, nutritious food products to consumers. Such is the case with a new edible food film that has been developed by researchers from the Oregon State... Oral Glucose Medications Increase Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes Patients (By Helmut Beierbeck) Poor blood glucose control puts diabetics at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Every percentage point increase in glycated hemoglobin levels (a blood glucose marker) above normal values raises the relative CVD risk by roughly 20% (1). The percentage of glycated hemoglobin... Choice, not cost, leads to unhealthy diet among poor, research reveals (By David Gutierrez) Poor people in the United Kingdom do not have any worse of a diet than the general population, according to a study by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The study found that general nutrition, cooking skills and access to food were the same among the poorest one-sixth of the population... Why America is still a great place to live: thirteen things I love about this country (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Although I find plenty to complain about with the United States of America, and I'm convinced this nation's freedoms, economy and leadership could use some major reforms, there's still a lot to like about the USA. I'm dedicating this essay to the top things I think are really great about the United States... Experiment shows medical doctors to be glorified drug dealers, easily manipulated by drug companies (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here’s some fascinating news in the world of medicine that really shows the drug racket -- the huge prescription drug scam taking place in this country today. Researchers sent a group of people, who said they saw the drug Paxil in a TV advertisement, into doctors’ offices. Many of these patients didn't... How to achieve exercise success, even if you can't stand to exercise (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I know from experience that a lot of people become intellectual experts on health, nutrition, physical exercise and disease prevention, among other topics, without really integrating much of that information into their lives. We often find it easy to agree on the principles of health, but difficult to... Heath Ledger - Tragedy, with Controversy to Follow (By Byron Richards) The entertainment community is in shock over the loss of a rising star. Heath Ledger, dead at the age of 28, apparently from an accidental overdose of medication. Autopsy results have been delayed for 10 days, but enough information has already become public to understand what likely took place. Heath... Nopal plant normalizes blood sugar, treats diabetes, boosts insulin sensitivity (By M. T. Whitney) The prickly pear cactus – known as nopal in Mexico – exhibits multiple medicinal effects. As professor of nutrition Winston F. Craig, Ph.D., writes to the HighBeam Encyclopedia, the prickly pear can help with diabetes, lower blood sugar levels and offer other health benefits. Jump... Cosmetic surgery may improve your looks, but nutrition and physical fitness are far more effective (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Most people considering cosmetic surgery don't want to radically alter their appearance, says a new study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Instead, they just want to enhance their appearance with natural-looking improvements. In other words: they don't want a total nose... Emerald Balance wins "Best New Superfood Blend" award at Natural Products Expo West 2007 (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Emerald Balance (www.EmeraldBalance.com) receives the "Best New Superfood Blend" award by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, following the Natural Products Expo West 2007 trade show in Anaheim, California. In this review, the Health Ranger offers a brief review of the company, its founder and... People who restrict calories have 'younger' hearts (By NaturalNews) The hearts of people who follow a low-calorie, yet nutritionally balanced, diet resemble those of younger people when examined by sophisticated ultrasound function tests, and they tend to have more desirable levels of some markers of inflammation and fibrosis, according to a new study in the Jan. 17... Breast cancer blamed on vitamin D receptor gene; but it's actually caused by a simple nutritional deficiency (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Recent headlines have talked about the correlation between vitamin D deficiency and breast cancer, but many of the articles have highlighted a genetic variance that, when present, nearly doubles the risk of breast cancer. This gene is called the vitamin D receptor gene (VDR), and was found to significantly... Study Shows Minerals Improve Cardiovascular Health (By David Gutierrez) Increased intake of mineral nutrients can decrease the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) and cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension. "If we were to achieve the correct potassium/sodium ratio through dietary means... Vitamin D Recommendation Missing From Breast Cancer Task Force Report on Black Women (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Once in a great while, a report emerges from the medical establishment that's so myopic and devoid of wisdom that it boggles the mind. Today, a new candidate for the "most ignorant medical advice" emerges from none other than the Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force -- a group of over 100 doctors... Lunchables Jr. Targeted at “On-the-Go” 3-5 Year Olds (By John Koshuta) A new line of convenience foods recently became available that is targeted to an even younger market. Lunchables Jr., part of the popular snack combinations from Kraft, hit store shelves across the country last month. With three varieties, Kraft has specifically targeted “Mom&rsquo... Victoria Boutenko Reveals How To Break Through a Raw Food Plateau (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Victoria Boutenko's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com) . In this personal... Reduction in Stress Can Save You from the Flu (By Deanna Dean) There is a host of conclusive studies indicating something as simple as reducing stress could save you from a nasty cold or debilitating flu this season. We all know about recommendations to wash our hands often, get enough sleep and drink fluids, but, Dr.Sheldon Cohen, PhD, a leading expert... The link between aspartame and brain tumors: What the FDA never told you about artificial sweeteners (By Dani Veracity) On September 30, 1980, a public Board of Inquiry advised against the approval of aspartame, stating: "The Board has not been presented with proof of a reasonable certainty that aspartame (NutraSweet) is safe for use as a food additive under its intended conditions of use." In 1981, however, the FDA approved... Pesticides and chemical fertilizers clearly linked to premature births (By David Gutierrez) The use of pesticides and nitrate-containing fertilizers is almost certainly responsible for rising rates of premature birth in the United States, according to research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting in Toronto, Canada. The Pediatric Academic Society... The Incredible Powers of Celery Juice (By Sheryl Walters) Celery juice is highly nutritious and one of the most hydrating foods we can put in our bodies. Because it is incredibly alkalizing, it equalizes the body's PH, which is vital for peak health. In ancient times, it was considered a medicinal herb used to treat a variety of health complaints... Nutritionist, Chef and Author (Part II): What Should be Included in Your Diet (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http:// www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Sally Fallon shares on what should be in every diet and what should be left out. Renegade Roundtable with Sally Fallon, nutrition... Food Expert and Author Jonny Bowden Talks About Nutritional Supplements (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at I(http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden talks about nutritional supplements. Renegade Water Secrets with Jonny Bowden, author of Living the Low-Carb Life: Choosing... Tempeh: Low Sodium, Versatile Fermented Soy Food Provides Complete Protein (By Barbara L. Minton) Tempeh is probably the most versatile of the fermented soy foods. It can be used to make delicious and health promoting dishes that provide the positive benefits of soy without the anti-nutrient properties of foods made with unfermented soy. Tempeh contains the high protein levels found... Foods That Prevent Cancer - An Interview With Mike Adams (By Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate) The "Health Ranger" and International Health Fitness Symposium panelist, Mike Adams, talks with chairman and host Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate about Startling Nutrition Secrets. Every year, the FDA and CDC release frightening statistics: "One in every three men will contract some... Strontium: An Alternative Treatment For Osteoporosis (By Teri Lee Gruss) Research spanning a century has shown that strontium, a naturally occurring trace mineral, is an important component of healthy bone tissue. Researchers from around the world have found that, in pharmaceutical doses, it dramatically increases bone density and reduces risk for fractures in... Pepitas are a Crunchy Munchy Snack Food full of Nutritional Benefits (By Barbara L. Minton) Giving up those delicious salty snack foods is one of the hardest parts of healthy eating, and getting children to give them up is almost impossible. But what if we could replace them with a crunchy, munchy alternative that offered both great taste and great nutrition? Pumpkin seeds, also... Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Type II Diabetes in African-American Women (By Ella Andersen) The diabetes dilemma is growing each year, with the more and more Americans are becoming affected by this disease. Diet is undoubtedly the biggest contributor, and the epidemic is even greater amongst African-Americans, with more than twofold the number of African-American women afflicted... Prevent Prostate Cancer by Eating More Vegetables, Less Meat (By Teresa Manafaia) Prostate cancer is a serious health problem affecting a high percentage of men in industrialized western societies. The risk factors for prostate cancer mortality have already been identified and published (Grant, 2002, in Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine). According... Why Drug Companies Do Not Want You to Take Supplements (By Flora Stay, D.D.S.) Supplements like Coenzyme Q10, amino acids, even a daily multiple vitamin can provide your body with natural health benefits. So why would the pharmaceutical companies have a problem with this? Think about it. If nutritional supplements worked for even a small portion of the people currently... Appetite stimulating hormone decreases following gastric bypass surgery (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Research is showing that people who under gastric bypass surgery -- a barbaric procedure if there ever was one -- experience a decrease in the appetite stimulating hormone ghrelin. This, according to the researchers, helps patients lose weight and also proves the surgical procedure is a success. ... The Need for Prevention in Health-Care Reform (By Jack Challem) A physician I knew (he died at a ripe old age) once quipped, "Medicine is America`s fastest growing failing business." And unless we refocus our entire approach to health care, it`s going to grow and fail even faster. Most proposals for health-care reform have focused on either expanding... Are You Vitamin D Deficient? (By Teri Lee Gruss) John Cannell, MD, founder of the Vitamin D Council is a tireless champion for Vitamin D research. He understands, like a growing number of scientists do, how devastating vitamin D deficiency is to our overall health. His website, vitamindcouncil.org is a virtual mega resource for... Overcome Helpless Over-Eating With These Healthful Tips (By Tony Isaacs) If you believe that you are a helpless over eater whose attempts at dieting are doomed, you may actually have already taken an important step towards success in overcoming your problem. Admitting that you have the problem is a big first step, the most important one in fact, and now it is... New Studies Continue to Reveal the Health Benefits of Colostrum (By Barbara L. Minton) Colostrum is the thin yellowish fluid produced during the first few milkings of a mammal after she has given birth. It is the carrier of the immunities that are transferred from mother to infant, and one of the reasons breast feeding is so important to the health of children. Colostrum contains... How to reduce blood sugar levels by understanding glycogen storage and body fat (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In part one of this article, we talked about how eating refined carbohydrates or processed sugars is a lot like putting jet fuel in the gas tank of your Toyota -- it burns up the engine and causes permanent damage. When a human body maintains high levels of blood sugar, permanent damage may also sustained... How to Use Nutrition to Eliminate IBS and Treat Asthma, Allergies (By Marty Karpinski) Dr. David Dahlman, D.C., medical director of the Hyde Park Holistic Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has developed a comprehensive program to eliminate or greatly reduce Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In a lengthy report available as a free download on his website, www.drdahlman.com, he expands... Yerba Mate: South America's Health Drink (By Tony Isaacs) More than a drink, Yerba Mate (pronounced "yerba mahtay") has become a cultural phenomenon throughout South America and its use is rapidly spreading to the United State. Its benefits are obvious. In Buenos Aires, where people carry their Mate with them throughout the day, the sight of an... Solutions to Mineral-Depleted Soils and Our Health (By Lynn Berry) Many individuals are experimenting with, and producing, viable solutions to soil depletion. As discussed in a previous article (see www.naturalnews.com/024581.html), soil depletion is a serious problem for the world's population because of the quality of food. No longer can we rely on food... Modern Medicine, Part I: How Healing Illness Became Managing Illness (By Tony Isaacs) For over 6000 years, man looked first to nature to heal illness and maintain wellness. As a result of a deliberate and often sinister plan, the past century and a half has seen curing illness with nature replaced with managing sickness and treating the symptoms of illness in a system that... The Top Ten Technologies: #10 Superlearning Systems (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) One of the great failures of modern society is public education. In the United States, the public education system has been denied adequate funding for so long that teachers frequently resort to buying textbooks for their students with their own money. Many schools lack even fundamental instructional... Workplace health enhanced by offering spirulina supplements to employees; larger studies could show reduction in health insurance costs for employers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: What do you see as the big trends as far as the market penetration of spirulina and recognition around the globe -- what are the big issues here? Gerry: Well, surprisingly, spirulina is a mature product in the health food area, and the market has been relatively stable, I think... Poor nutrition leaves 200 million children "intellectually stunted" (By Jessica Fraser) According to a new study by UK researchers, more than 200 million children younger than 5 in developing countries do not reach their full intellectual potential because of malnutrition and lack of social and cognitive stimulation. The researchers, led by Sally Grantham-McGregor of... Multivitamins help increase birth weights of newborns (By Erin Bates) A new study conducted at the University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in New Delhi has revealed that pregnant women who take multivitamins are more likely to give birth to healthy-weight babies, even if they are at risk for an underweight child. The study... Congress takes action to upgrade school food laws; vending machines targeted (By David Gutierrez) A bill has been introduced into the Senate by Tom Harkin of Iowa and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska that would close loopholes in federal regulations for the sale of food on school grounds. The law would update the regulations to meet current nutrition science and apply them to vending machines for the first... The Food Irradiation Plot: Why the USDA Wants to Sterilize Fresh Produce and Turn Live Foods into Dead Foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a new plot underway to sterilize your food and destroy the nutritional value of fresh produce. The players in this plot are the usual suspects: The USDA (which backed the "raw" almond sterilization rules now in effect in California) and the American Chemical Society -- a pro-chemical... Fast food environment incompatible with the biological hardware provided by human evolution (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As scientists are discovering, our modern food supply -- overloaded with fast food, processed foods and soft drinks -- is simply incompatible with the biological hardware engineered through human evolution. We're designed to burn lots of calories and eat relatively few, yet most people today do exactly... Astaxanthin: The Little-Known Miracle Nutrient for Inflammation, Anti-Aging, Athletic Endurance and More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Every once in a very great while, I discover a natural medicine so astonishing that I feel compelled to share it with you. The verb "discover" is actually not to my credit, by the way; Mother Nature created this natural medicine eons ago, and it's been present in trace amounts in aquatic... The Great Fat Debate - Why Virgin Coconut Oil Is Best (By Teya Skae) There is so much media hype from the mainstream media and leading health authorities, including the naturopathic community, suggesting the many ill effects of consuming Trans Fatty Acids (TFA’s) that the topic of the Great Fat Debate deserves a closer look for the sake of our heath... The Statin Scam Marches On (By Byron Richards) Considering that tens of millions of Americans now take statins to lower cholesterol, the following headline was conspicuously absent from the major media this month: "Statins Found To Turn On Gene That Causes Muscle Damage." It's now a fact of science; a new study shows that taking statins... Ethical Question of Veterinarian Food Recommendations (By Susan Thixton) Almost every Veterinarian Clinic across the country offers dog and cat food for sale. Some only offer prescription foods specifically for pets needing a diet to address a disease; however, many others offer for sale maintenance dog and cat foods to their clients. Do veterinarians know enough... Folate and Vitamin B-12: Two Nutrients Critical for Brain Health (By Barbara L. Minton) Recent research documents the critical nature of two nutrients, vitamin B-12 and folate, in brain health and the maintenance of cognitive functioning, including memory. Deficiencies of these key nutrients are markers of the neuropathology leading to cognitive decline, Alzheimer's Disease... What You Can Do About Diabetes-Related Fungal Infections (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Diabetes mellitus is a metabolism-related disorder that results in elevated levels of blood sugar. There are three main types of diabetes -- Type I, Type II and gestational. Diabetes is caused by the decreased production of insulin by the pancreas or inadequate use of produced insulin. The... Health Ranger Teams with Raw Food Pioneer David Wolfe to Launch TheBestDayEver.com Version 2 (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After months of preparation, I feel really thrilled to officially announce my teaming up with raw foods pioneer David Wolfe and content guru Len Foley for the launch of TheBestDayEver.com version 2 (BDE). Watch my video on Genetic Immortality and the coming "genopocalypse... David Wolfe Part III: Raw Food Nutritionist Shares Latest on Revolutionary Potential of Ormus (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares the latest information on the revolutionary potential of Ormus. Rawkathon with David Wolfe. David Wolf is an author, raw foodist and... Medical researchers remain baffled at attempts to treat obesity with appetite suppressing hormones like PYY (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Scientists remain baffled at attempts to treat obesity by administering hormones such as PYY, which reportedly function as appetite suppressants. In 2002, researchers from London reported that they had found a way to turn off the appetite signal by administering the PYY hormone, which appears to tell... The Emperor's Guard: Green Tea Protects the Heart (By Renata Lorenc) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as the master of the body and the emperor of the organ networks. It generates chi, the vital energy of the body, and thus is the root of all life1. Without a healthy heart, the body is fragile and stale. While many of us know that heart... Elderly Starving to Death in Hospitals (By David Gutierrez) The charity Age Concern has sounded a warning that elderly people in British health-care facilities are not getting the special attention needed to make sure that they get enough food. "Our evidence shows unacceptable inconsistencies across the country," said Patrick South, head of public... Zinc deficiency during pregnancy causes bone problems in fetus (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A lack of dietary zinc causes significant bone development problems in fetuses, new research shows. Sadly, most women -- pregnant or otherwise -- suffer from widespread nutritional deficiencies that frequently include zinc, meaning that most children are born with a lower level of health than possible... David Wolfe Weighs In on the Basics of Raw and Super Foods (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe weighs in on "you are what you eat" and the basics of raw and super foods. Raw Summit Excerpt with David Wolfe raw food and... Strontium Reduces Risk of Vertebral Fractures (By Teri Lee Gruss) Research spanning a century has shown that strontium, a naturally occurring trace mineral, is an important component of healthy bone tissue. Researchers from around the world have found that, in pharmaceutical doses, it dramatically increases bone density and reduces risk for fractures in... Product review: Jay Robb's Whey Protein - the healthiest and best tasting whey protein powder yet available (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the search for healthy whey protein powders, I've gone through many brands and many products, trying to find a whey protein product that met all my criteria for being a healthful, great-tasting product. My criteria are as follows: it must be free of bovine growth hormones (found in many dairy products... Insulin, Leptin, and Blood Sugar – Why Diabetic Medication Fails (By Byron Richards) Type II diabetes is a difficult metabolic problem. It is a national embarrassment that so many of our young people are becoming type II diabetic. It is a national disgrace that millions of type II diabetic patients are being injured with commonly used diabetic medications that are known... The Candida and Fungus Among Us (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) It is estimated that one in every two people will be affected by Candidiasis in their lifetime but many will not be aware of it or may even think that the symptoms are all in their head. The unfortunate reality is that many people who seek medical advice from their health care providers... Calcium emerging as key nutrient for weight loss; coral calcium supplements can help you lose weight (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Calcium could be the key nutrient needed to help you lose weight, according to a growing consensus of new research examining the mineral. Calcium not only helps with hypertension, the research shows: it also appears to support healthy physiology in a way that results in the loss of excess body fat. ... Even lactose-intolerant children should keep drinking milk, insists American Academy of Pediatrics (By NaturalNews) The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published an article in the journal Pediatrics in which it recommends that even lactose intolerant children consume dairy products, despite digestion problems. The AAP says that children benefit from the calcium, vitamin D and probiotics... Why We Should All Get Rid of Our Microwave Ovens (By Sheryl Walters) Microwaves are a feature in nearly every American home. Yet their dangers are well documented. You can do your own home experiment to understand the hazards of microwaving. Plant seeds in two pots. Water one pot with microwaved water and the other pot with regular tap water. The seeds that... Could You be Deficient in Potassium? (By Polly A. Wise) If you suffer from anxiety, depression, insomnia, constipation, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney stones, hyperthyroidism, arthritis, obesity, headaches, pain in the eyes, muscle spasms, "restless leg syndrome," fatigue, or muscle tension, to name a few, you may be deficient in... How a Stressful State Leads to Chronic Fatigue (Part 2) (By Teya Skae) As discussed in Stress and Chronic Fatigue Part 1, stress is a major culprit that leads to Chronic Fatigue because stress over works your adrenal glands, the glands that specifically deal with all survival responses in relation to any form of stress. Prolonged stress leads to adrenal exhaustion... Morning sickness caused by unhealthy foods, not hormones (By NaturalNews) Morning sickness may be Mother Nature's way of keeping harmful food toxins out of women's bodies and away from developing babies, say researchers from the University of Liverpool. Researchers analyzed 56 previous studies from 21 countries, and concluded that morning sickness may have... FDA seeks to bypass doctors with behind-the-counter drug sales via pharmacists (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In a bold move designed to sell even more prescription drugs, the FDA has announced its intention to bypass doctors and allow pharmacists to prescribe certain drugs directly to consumers. The move would subject patients to prescription-strength pharmaceuticals even though they have not been examined... Vitamin D supplements significantly reduce risk of falls in elderly (By David Gutierrez) In a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, seniors who took daily supplements containing high doses of vitamin D had 72 percent fewer falls that those who did not take such supplements. Researchers found that the most effective dose was 800 International... Author Matt Monarch on Vegetable Juices, Enzymes, and Meditation (By Kevin Gianni) Hi everyone, this is Kevin Gianni and I'd like to welcome you to a very special Raw Summit Teleseminar, which can be found online at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . The purpose of the Raw Summit is to pass along cutting edge information about raw and living food technologies for you... Interview With Dr. Mark Hyman M.D. on the Functional Medicine Model (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life Program which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D. shares on the Functional Medicine Model and his experiences as a doctor and a patient that led... Diabetes 101: the Causes of Insulin Resistance (Part 2 of 4) (By Ella Andersen) In the previous installment of this series, Diabetes 101, we saw just exactly what type II diabetes is, how it is diagnosed, and how it relates to insulin resistance. In part 2, we are going to examine the causes of insulin resistance. As more is known about insulin, diabetes, and insulin... How food manufacturers trick consumers with deceptive ingredients lists (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The myth: Ingredients lists on food products are designed to inform consumers about what's contained in the product. The reality: ingredients lists are used by food manufacturers to deceive consumers and trick them into thinking products are healthier (or better quality) than they really are... Mike Adams launches eco-friendly LED lighting technology with 1000% improvement in energy efficiency (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm passionate about solving problems and doing my part to make our world a better place. My passions focus on areas that include disease prevention through nutrition, green living, renewable energy, consumer safety, animal welfare and more. For the past four years, my efforts have focused primarily... Debating the Cause of Autism: Genes vs. Nutrition (By Dr. Phil Domenico) Autism is on the rise, but is it due to inheritance or to lifestyle? This seems to be the burning question of the day, as many new insights into the cause of autism are unfolding. Autism encompasses a range of disorders, from mild to profound mental retardation, and social ineptitude... Pet food revealed: Consumer Wellness Center posts nutritional review of 570 pet food ingredients (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The non-profit Consumer Wellness Center today posted a detailed nutritional review of 570 pet food ingredients commonly found in pet food products (both canned and dry). The list, created by a joint effort between pet food formulator Dr. Lisa Newman, N.D., Ph.D. (www.Azmira.com), consumer health advocate... After a cancer diagnosis: Crucial questions to consider about chemotherapy vs. naturopathic cancer treatments (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It is widely known that an increasing number of consumers are turning to alternative medicine for treatment for diseases like cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease and so on. What are generally not known are the circumstances under which many consumers make this switch from conventional to alternative... The quackery of modern medicine (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The closer you look at conventional medicine, the more you realize just how much it's based on quackery. From the exaggerated claims of drug advertisements (which imply that swallowing patented chemicals will solve your life problems) to the absurd pro-drug, anti-nutrition regulatory proclamations... The Results Are In: Organic Foods More Nutritious Than Conventional Foods (By Katherine East) If you have been a supporter and consumer of organic foods because of its better taste and health benefits, then you’ve probably endured the taunts from scoffers and sceptics and labelled a “health nut”, “fanatic” or worse. Even a government body (the FSA... Iodine Deficiency and Its Link to Diseases in the Body (By Mary Laredo) Naturally occurring iodine is a rare trace element that was discovered in the 1800's by a French chemist. It was found to be effective in the treatment of goiter (swelling of the thyroid gland), and in 1924 the United States initiated its use as an additive to common table salt to address... 30-Day Supply of Cherry Concentrate Supplements for Every NaturalNews Reader in the U.S. (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Over the past four years, I've written extensively about the health benefits of cherries, describing the therapeutic effects of the natural medicines found in cherry skins and explaining how cherry products help eliminate arthritis inflammation, reverse gout and can often replace anti-inflammatory... The Most Potent Intervention Known to Increase Longevity Revealed (By Barbara L. Minton) Recent research is showing that Mother Nature does not look favorably on people who eat more than their fair share. People who overeat restrict their longevity and subject themselves to chronic and debilitating diseases. In fact, as unpleasant as this may sound, the most potent intervention... What's Your Recipe for Health and Happiness in 2008? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As the realization that 2008 has arrived finally hits home, it's time to pause for a moment (but not for too long, or you might still think you're on vacation) and consciously consider your plan for 2008. What results do you wish to accomplish this year? Do you wish to be healthier, happier... Human guinea pigs eat "ape diet" for 12 days, experience remarkable health improvements (By Ben Kage) Nine human beings in Devon, England, aged 36 to 49, agreed to be treated like animals for their health by living in a tent next to the ape house at Paignton Zoo and eating a strict diet akin to what our ancestors consumed. The experiment, which was filmed for television, was intended... Legislative effort targets school junk food, aims to upgrade nutritional guidelines (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Senate Agriculture Committee recently held a hearing on school nutrition that has inspired the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to keep driving toward national action that will help get junk food out of the public school system. Congress could move this year to restrict... Dr. Doug Graham - The 80-10-10 Raw Foods Diet and How Much Fat to Eat (Part 2) (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Dr. Doug Graham's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummitArchives.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com) . In this excerpt... Food Compounds That Kill Test Tube Cancer Cells Analyzed (By Leslee Dru Browning) Strawberries, grapes, blueberries and some familiar seasonings like rosemary contain compounds that can -- in test tubes -- kill cells of a childhood cancer. Nutrition-focused research by molecular biologist Susan J. Zunino of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Western Human Nutrition... A Plan for Living a Long and Healthy Life (Part 1) (By Tony Isaacs) Life is a gamble, and right now, chances are that the odds are very much stacked against you. The contamination in the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the highly processed and additive-filled foods you eat all combine to work against you. Add to that the likelihood of years of... Adults living with children eat more fat than adults who live without (By M.T. Whitney) The health choices made by adults who live with children often include diets with more fat than their counterparts, a recent study found. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Iowa and the University of Michigan Health System, found that "adults with children had... Eating spinach slashes skin cancer recurrence risk by 55 percent (By Jessica Fraser) Eating green, leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of skin cancer recurrence by as much as 55 percent, according to the results of an 11-year Australian study. The study, led by Dr. Jolieke van der Pols of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, found that participants who ate... The Mushroom Master: An Interview with George Vaughan (Part 1) (By Adam Miller) Welcome to part one of my exclusive interview with George Vaughan, M.S. George is a botanist specializing in mycology and the founder of Mushroom Harvest (www.mushroomharvest.com), a company offering certified organic whole medicinal mushroom powders in bulk powder and capsule form. Working... How food companies fool consumers with food coloring ingredients made from petrochemicals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Have you ever wondered why companies use artificial colors? You might think it's because they want to make their food look good, but there's another reason -- a far deeper reason -- why companies use artificial colors to make their foods more appealing to consumers. Keep reading to learn what that is... Almond Board of California changes its story following NaturalNews article (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following NaturalNews's original story about the Almond Board of California launching plans to falsely label pasteurized almonds as raw, the organization changed its story in emails being sent to consumers, and now claims the rules have nothing to... Low Vitamin E Levels Associated With Physical Decline in Elderly (By Leslee Dru Browning) Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that a low concentration of vitamin E in the blood is linked with physical decline in older persons. The study included 698 people age 65 or older who were randomly selected from the population registry in two municipalities close to Florence... Health Ranger Show Airs Nationwide on AM Radio (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Health Ranger Show is a nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Mike Adams (the Health Ranger) that features exclusive interviews and independent product reviews covering natural health, disease reversal and non-toxic living ("green" living). Launched in March, 2008, the show is... Santa Claus boosts exercise habit to beat type-2 diabetes before Christmas (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Earlier this month, Santa Claus was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. By working with a team of top nutritionists, he has already improved his diet by eliminating foods and beverages that promote diabetes (like sodas, sugary cookies and white bread) while focusing on eating the foods that prevent diabetes... From Processed Foods to Natural Wholesomeness (By Jared Rosen and David Rippe) Appetite and diet are highly personal matters, and many people struggle with weight problems. Often, people feel harshly judged for their habits and choices. Diet, and the weight that comes and goes, is a lifelong struggle for most. In our upside-down world we are all highly susceptible... Prescribe exercise for older adults for better health (By NaturalNews) For many older adults, a visit to the doctor is not complete without the bestowal of at least one prescription. What if, in addition to prescribing medications as necessary, physicians also prescribed exercise? Ann Yelmokas McDermott, PhD, a researcher in the Lipid Metabolism Laboratory at the Jean Mayer... 'The Best Years In Life' Diet Plan - Reach Your Optimum Weight and Health (By Tony Isaacs) Excess weight and obesity has become a problem of epidemic proportions over the past few decades, thanks in part to declining physical activity and large part to changes in the foods we eat - as well as the foods we don't eat - as part of the Standard American Diet (SAD) and sedentary American... More for Your Money When You Choose Organic (By Roger Harris) If you look at your food as sustaining your health as well as the environment, the price of organically grown food seems well worth it. Recent studies have shown organic fruits and vegetables contain more vitamins, and a little soil science explains why. A large, four-year research project... Grape seed flavonoids demonstrate anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (By M. T. Whitney) Natural nutritional elements in grape seeds offer a wide variety of antioxidant, anti-cancer and other benefits, according to the web site PDRHealth.com. A type of mixed flavonoid - proanthocyanidins - extracted from grape seeds are the essential ingredient. Jump directly to: ... Victoria Boutenko - How Green Smoothies Can Improve Overall Health (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Victoria Boutenko's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummitArchives.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com) . In this excerpt... How your skin health reflects the health of your large intestine (and other holistic principles of wellness) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Did you know that the health of your large intestine is reflected in the health of your skin? Your large intestine and skin are organs that interact with the environment. They both absorb and emit chemicals, water, and other metabolic products. The large intestine is the body's largest internal organ... Juices May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk (By Leslee Dru Browning) In a large epidemiological study, researchers found that people who drank three or more servings of fruit and vegetable juices per week had a 76 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who drank juice less than once per week. The study by Qi Dai, M.D., Ph.D., assistant... Big Pharma takes over veterinary medicine; dogs and cats drugged with chemicals for profit (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Big Pharma has successfully completed its takeover of veterinary medicine in the United States and other first-world nations. Knowing that massive profits could be generated through the bodies of pets, drug companies have spent two decades pursuing an aggressive campaign of rewriting vet school curricula... Consumer groups join forces to reverse pasteurization ruling for raw almonds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The U.S. government is once again working closely with powerful corporations to knowingly deliver a nutritionally deficient food supply to the American people. This most recent example concerns the new rules by the Almond Board of California (ABC) and backed by the USDA to mandate the pasteurization... Depression, Osteoporosis Correlation Misreported by Junk Science Media, Ill-Informed Health Researchers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Conventional medical researchers around the world are scratching their heads over new research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine that shows a strong correlation between depression and osteoporosis. Amazingly, none of them apparently have the presence of mind to consider the simple... Candida Conundrum: Is It Really Allergies? (By Kal Sellers) A short time ago, I wrote an article on treating candida. This article took a lot of the stress and misery out of the typical candida diet and allowed you to heal your body while killing candida. This is something that is not typically addressed very well in most candida diets, which often... Michael T. Murray Interviewed about Weight Loss on the Health Ranger Show (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A few weeks ago, I sat down with natural health author Michael T. Murray to talk about nutrition and weight loss. That full interview has now been published on NaturalNews.com as a downloadable MP3 file, available here: http://www.naturalnews.com/index-podcasts.html Michael T. Murray... Folic acid supplements taken by mothers greatly reduces risk of cleft lips and palates in infants (By Beau Hodai) (News Target) A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has shown that folic acid, a B vitamin that has been proven to decrease instances of natal deformities in children, is effective in staving off another widespread birth defect: cleft lips and palates. Previously, researchers... New Yorkers: Join Us Mon., Oct. 30 To Kick Trans Fats Out of New York Restaurants (By Connie Bennett) Unless you've been hiding out in a cave lately, you've probably heard about the horrific dangers of trans fats -- partially hydrogenated vegetable oils found in processed cookies, cakes, crackers, breads, doughnuts, and deep-fried French fries, etc.-- which can lead to an increased risk of coronary heart... Breast-fed children have better vision, study says (By David Gutierrez) Babies who are breast-fed have significantly better vision as young children than babies fed from formula, according to a study published in the January issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers in the United Kingdom followed 262 children from birth until four to... The top herbs and supplements for wound healing and post-surgical recovery (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Is it any wonder everyone wants to get out of the hospital as soon as they’ve arrived? Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are dangerously common; new viruses surface with frightening regularity. Horror stories of Staph infections and amputations can make the hospital stay after surgery scarier than the procedure... A Plan for Living a Long and Healthy Life (Part 2) (By Tony Isaacs) In part one of "A Plan for Living a Long and Healthy Life" we concluded with the good news that it is never too early or too late to begin living a healthy lifestyle, regaining lost youth and energy and adding many healthier and more enjoyable years to your life. Yes, the good news is... Heparin Blood Thinner Drug Linked to Sudden Deaths; Cheap Ingredients Imported from Chinese Chemical Factory (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In case you haven't heard, the popular blood thinning drug Heparin was voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer (Baxter) after hundreds of reports surfaced linking the drug to sudden deaths and severe allergic reactions requiring hospitalization. Drug safety investigators have now confirmed... Bile Duct Congestion Can Lead to Intestinal Diseases and Liver Disorders (By Andreas Moritz) The small intestine is continuous with the stomach at the pyloric sphincter and has a length of 16–19 feet. It leads into the large intestine, which is about 3.5–5 feet long. The small intestine secretes intestinal juice to complete the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It... Typical Diet Deficient in Nutrient Linked to Infant Brain Development, Memory (By NaturalNews) A new study by researchers from three of America’s top universities suggests U.S. women aren’t getting adequate amounts of a nutrient thought to promote normal fetal brain development. Sponsored by the National Institute of Health, researchers found the average American consumes just 314 milligrams... A healthy society is a free society: Adams refocuses writing priorities (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I have made a decision to stop writing feature articles about the Bush Administration, civil liberties and other similar political topics (most of which have been published on the CounterThink website). Although many readers have enjoyed these articles, I've decided to stop putting energy into these... Juices may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk (By NaturalNews) In a large epidemiological study, researchers found that people who drank three or more servings of fruit and vegetable juices per week had a 76 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who drank juice less than once per week. The study by Qi Dai, M.D., Ph.D., assistant... Just Say No: Low Fat Diets are Not for Children (By Elizabeth Walling) With childhood obesity levels climbing at an alarming rate, it's no wonder parents are more concerned than ever about what their children are eating. Adults are constantly bombarded with the latest diet foods and weight loss pills, and in a world that's so weight-conscious, it's difficult... FDA Floats Hydroxycut Scare to Discredit Yet Another Supplement Company (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After tens of millions of doses of Hydroxycut were taken by consumers, one person died. This, along with reports of a few dozen liver-related side effects, caused the FDA to push for an industry-wide recall of virtually all Hydroxycut products. The thinking behind the warning? The risk... Obesity, lack of green vegetables and avoidance of mental exercise cause Azheimer's, dementia (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New studies are showing how important lifestyle choices are for preventing Alzheimer's. As demonstrated by several studies, people who were severely overweight, who avoided eating healthy green vegetables and who avoided exercising their brains were more prone to being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Important Resources for Those With Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, Tellman Knudson shares resources, exercise and nutrition information for those with ADD. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with... Buying the Presumably More Expensive Dog Food or Cat Food Can Save You Money (By Susan Thixton) It's almost overwhelming when you visit a pet store and wander down the mile long aisles of pet food. Thousands of pet food brands all seem to say the very same thing -- 100% Complete Nutrition and 'Premium' and 'Choice'. The brand your vet sells costs around $30.00 for a 20 pound bag, the... Raw Food Review: Sproutein Powder is Raw Protein Made from Freeze Dried Sprouts (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Continuing our article series on new raw foods, today we take a look at an exciting new raw, sprouted protein product from Sprout Living (www.SproutLiving.com). It's called Sproutein, and it's a (relatively) high-protein powder made almost entirely from freeze-dried sprouts. The... Healthy food for pets: Dr. Lisa Newman reveals the pet health-enhancing ingredients in Azmira Holistic Animal Care products (part 2 of 4) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Let's talk about what's in your pet food, the Azmira Holistic Animal Care products. I found this product in the local health food store, and I was buying it before I even met you or invited you to do this interview. Newman: Or before you knew I was right in your back yard. ... Among the Global Food Crisis, Spirulina May Help Stave Off Starvation (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) Most of us who have seen the Poseidon Adventure movie have seen what a rouge wave can do. Most seamen know of this rare hazard of the deep sea. What are unknown are simultaneous rouge waves –- not much can be done against one, image several hitting your ship of life at the same time. Events... Naturally Treat Celiac Disease (By Sheryl Walters) Millions of people are affected by celiac disease, a condition that causes an autoimmune reaction to gluten which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. This reaction results in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and destruction of villi (small fingerlike projections responsible for... Medicare declares obesity to be a disease, stripping away patient responsibility and power (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Medicare has now officially declared obesity to be a disease, opening the floodgates for obesity treatments to be covered by federal and private health insurers. To many overweight patients, it's a welcome change, since they were unable to obtain medical treatment for their obesity unless they also suffered... A Sign of Spring: Wild Edible Garlic Mustard Returns (By Melissa Sokulski) A sure sign of spring is the return of green plants. Garlic mustard (Alliaria officinalis or Alliaria petiolata) is not only one of the first spring greens to appear, it is also edible and delicious. Garlic mustard is widespread: it grows along shaded roadsides, woody paths... Killer cancer treatment: How toxic chemotherapy kills both cancer cells and cancer patients (By Dani Veracity) "If cancer specialists were to admit publicly that chemotherapy is of limited usefulness and is often dangerous, the public might demand a radical change in direction—possibly toward unorthodox and nontoxic methods, and toward cancer prevention. ...The use of chemotherapy is even advocated by those members... The true horrors of pet food revealed: Prepare to be shocked by what goes into dog food and cat food (By Jessica Smith) If you check the labels on grocery store foods, you've probably already begun to see that the list of ingredients doesn't always tell the whole truth about what's in your food. The same goes for your pets' food. Behind innocent-sounding words like "meat byproducts" and "meat meal" are horrific manufacturing... Better than the Flat Tax, the Flax Tax saves our economy and our health! (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a lot of talk today about the flat tax as a new way to raise revenue for the federal government in the United States. At the same time, in the worlds of health and nutrition, there's a lot of talk about the benefits of flax seeds and omega-3 oils. Now, I propose that we combine these two and... East and West, Dandelion is Best (By Melissa Sokulski) It is the time of year to find dandelion greens emerging from the ground. Dandelion leaves are found in basal rosettes, and will stay this way even when it puts up its flower stalk. The leaves are hairless and sharply toothed (the name Dandelion means "tooth of lion.") Milky white sap is... Balance Sodium with Potassium for Good Health (By Barbara L. Minton) Nature is all about balance. The human body, being naturally created, reflects this principle in every small aspect as well as in its main orchestration, the constant search for homeostasis. Yet mainstream doctors tend to overlook the primal theme of balance. They like to view each body... Iodine May Be the Critical Mineral for Weight Loss, Energy and Beauty (By Barbara L. Minton) Iodine may just be the most overlooked mineral, yet its importance to overall health and well being cannot be overstated. Iodine is critical for the formation of thyroid hormone in the thyroid gland. People who have difficulty losing weight even though they eat small portions of health promoting... Six Surprising Facts About Soy (By Ella Andersen) When people think of living healthfully, usually what comes to mind is eating tofu or drinking soymilk. Why wouldn't they? After all, the popular magazines point to soy consumption as the ultimate form of health. This article will show some surprising facts that many do not know about soy... Interview with David Wolfe on raw foods, the bird flu and herbal healing (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Today we're talking with David Wolfe. How are you doing today? Wolfe: I'm having the best day ever, by far. How are you doing? Mike: I'm doing pretty well, too. Now, let's talk about bird flu. What are you talking to people about in the world of food as medicine... The Antioxidant Lycopene Is Effective Against Colon Cancer (By Ella Andersen) Colorectal cancer is a devastating kind of disease that invades the large intestines of approximately 153,000 people each year. To remedy this cancer, most people undergo painful surgeries and dangerous chemotherapy/radiation regiments to keep the cancer at bay. It is another type of cancer... Gabriel Cousens, Part I: Raw Food Transformations and Diabetes (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni`s Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Gabriel Cousens shares on individualized diets and life changing transformations including reversing diabetes. Rawkathon with Gabriel Cousens. Gabriel... Bones and body parts don't wear out with age: Questioning the strange metaphors of conventional medicine (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I was talking to a physical therapist today, and he was trying to convince me that the human body wears out with use, sort of like car parts. He said to me, "Bone is bone." He explained that people who do a lot of running or punching have a lot of joint problems when they get older because the joints... CoQ10 miraculously relieves migraines better than medications (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Once again, nutrition beats prescription drugs. Daily supplementation with CoQ10, a common nutritional supplement, has been shown to wipe out migraines in many people. Sadly, many people don't even know about CoQ10, which is also extremely effective for supporting heart health and preventing heart attacks... Chlorella can Replace a Closet Full of Expensive Supplements (By Barbara L. Minton) If you could only have one supplement, which one would you choose? For its high nutrient content and potent defense against disease and the ravages of aging, many people have put chlorella at the top of their list. Now there are even more reasons to cheer for chlorella. Scientists are documenting... Diabetes 101: Defining the Disease and How to Test for It (Part 1 of 4) (By Ella Andersen) Amid the many health problems facing America today, two prominent problems are thrust into the forefront: obesity and diabetes. With soaring rates of obesity and diabetes reaching number six on the Centers for Disease Control's Causes of Death in the United States list, the time has come... Take Ten Steps for a Cancer-Free Life, Part II (By Barbara L. Minton) Cancer statistics are mind boggling. Although the final numbers are not in yet, the American Cancer Society estimates the U.S. death toll from cancer in 2008 will be 565,650 people. About one third of these deaths are related to excessive weight or obesity, physical inactivity, and nutrition... Cheap Eats: How to Find Healthy Food During Tough Economic Times (By Leslee Dru Browning) Are you having a hard time stretching your grocery dollars during the current economic downturn? You're not alone. But before you stop buying fresh fruit, meat, vegetables and other items often perceived as costing a lot, check out these tips from a University of Michigan Health System dietitian... Lutein boosts eye health, preventing cataracts and macular degeneration (By Dani Veracity) Fruits and vegetables have yet another disease-fighting weapon to offer you: Lutein. Studies show this carotenoid prevents and, to some extent, reverses vision loss, immune system problems, cancer and cardiovascular disease. With that in mind, load up your plate with foods high in lutein -- carrots,... Mike Adams, Part I: Surprising Statements from the United Nations on Food (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Mike Adams shares his amazing story of transformation and some surprising statements from the U.N. regarding food. Rawkathon with Mike Adams. Mike Adams... Interview with David Wolfe on raw foods, the bird flu and herbal healing (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Today we're talking with David Wolfe. How are you doing today? Wolfe: I'm having the best day ever, by far. How are you doing? Mike: I'm doing pretty well, too. Now, let's talk about bird flu. What are you talking to people about in the world of food as medicine... Almond Growers Sue USDA to Halt Mandatory Chemical Fumigation of Raw Almonds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After having their organic almond businesses devastated by the USDA's bizarre decision requiring mandatory chemical fumigation of almonds, the almond industry is fighting back. Fifteen American almond growers have filed a lawsuit against the USDA in an attempt to repeal the requirements... 8 ways to avoid the flu naturally (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Couple the recent media predictions of a pandemic-proportion flu season with talk of more vaccination shortages, and the spread of panic isn’t far behind. However, the flu does not have to be inevitable for you or your family and can be avoided naturally by strengthening your immune system. 8 ways to avoid the flu naturally (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Couple the recent media predictions of a pandemic-proportion flu season with talk of more vaccination shortages, and the spread of panic isn’t far behind. However, the flu does not have to be inevitable for you or your family and can be avoided naturally by strengthening your immune system. The Principles and Practices of Transdermal Therapy (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) Transdermal medicine delivers medications to the exact site of injury/pain. Transdermal medicine is ideal for pain management as well as sports and pediatric medicine. In fact it is one of the best ways of administering medicines quickly and effectively. Transdermal methods of delivery are... The Numerous Topical Benefits of Unrefined Shea Butter (By Carol Kelling) Shea butter is one of those ingredients that seems to be splashed on many products including those that claim to be natural and aren't. Buyer beware. Even if the label claims to have shea butter, check the other ingredients and check the brand. Shea butter is really incredible as long as... Diabetes 101: Solving the Diabetes Problem (Part 4 of 4) (By Ella Andersen) In an attempt to delve more fully into the background and origins of insulin resistance, it has been shown that this condition can be very serious, ultimately ending up in type II diabetes, but what can be done to resolve this issue? That is the question that will be analyzed in this, the... New research shows blueberries lower LDL cholesterol better than statin drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research reveals the exciting fact that blueberries provide an effective way to lower cholesterol without the dangers of statin drugs. In fact, the research shows that a compound in blueberries acts just as effectively as statin drugs to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol in... Risk of Hip Fractures Increases With Vitamin B Deficiency (By David Gutierrez) Low blood levels of B vitamins can increase a person's risk of suffering from hip fracture, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Researchers took blood samples from more than 1,000 elderly adults and tested them for levels of... Alternative medicine is often practiced with the limited mindset of conventional medicine (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) You may be surprised to learn that as much as prescription drugs are now being shown to be dangerous for human health, there's also a big problem in the way people turn to alternative medicines such as Chinese herbs, Western herbs, nutritional supplements and superfood supplements. And that problem is... Leftovers are Not a Bad Thing (By Susan Thixton) A recent article provided by a Montana Veterinarian, published on Montana News Station.com, warned pet owners not to feed table scraps. This same warning has been surfacing for years, originally started as a marketing tactic developed to sell more dog and cat foods. The warning however,... Fatty Liver Disease Totally Reversible with Weight Loss (By Sherry Baker) For years, people who are pear-shaped with extra fat deposited in their thighs and backsides have been designated at lower risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes than those who are rounder and apple-shaped with excess fat stored around their middles. But two studies from... MacNut Oil from Nature's Way makes heart-healthy oil available to mainstream grocery shoppers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a new product now available at grocery stores that deserves some attention for people who want to be healthy and avoid heart disease. The product is Nature's Way MacNut Oil (macadamia nut oil). It has most likely been introduced in response to the popularity of the Hamptons diet, which... Body odor can be eliminated through a change in diet (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This article touches on a subject that's quite sensitive to many people: body odor. Here, we explore the link between the foods you choose to consume and the odor produced by your body (there is a direct correlation). With all the hundreds of millions of dollars spent each year on personal care products... How to Prevent Premature Aging with Antioxidants (By Teya Skae) There is currently a lot of talk in the press on the subject of antioxidants and how effective they are in preventing excessive free-radical damage - or 'oxidative stress', as it is technically known. That being the case, it would be helpful to understand what Free-Radicals and Antioxidants... Consumption of soft drinks and high-fructose corn syrup linked to obesity and diabetes (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research published in the United States that followed 50,000 U.S. nurses reveals those who drank just one serving of soda or fruit punch a day gained weight more quickly than those who drank less than one soda a month. Those who drank more also had an 80% increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes... Eat Natto and Care for Your Cardiovascular System Naturally (By Barbara L. Minton) Natto has been a staple source of nutrition since feudal Japan. The Japanese believe natto brings good health, and they have substantiated this belief by research. As East continues to meet West, natto is showing up across the U.S in Japanese restaurants and grocery stores, as well as some... Matt Monarch on Transitions, Supplements and Traveling on a Raw Food Lifestyle (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at (http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Matt Monarch shares on transitions, supplements and traveling in a raw food lifestyle. Renegade Water Secrets with Matt Monarch, a raw... Why You Should Avoid Fast Food at All Costs (By Richard Stacel) Most people today are usually aware that fast food is not the healthiest or "best" food to eat. Typically, the majority of people eat it several times a week or more. People generally eat fast food for a few main reasons, mostly because it's convenient, cheap and usually tastes pretty good... American Heart Association's advice on antioxidant supplements helps people avoid heart disease by dying younger (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) On the heels of a bizarre announcement from the American Heart Association that people should not use antioxidant supplements to prevent heart disease, the Council for Responsible Nutrition has replied with a review of epidemiologic studies that shows strong support for the use of vitamin E and other... H5N1 avian strain expected to become next viral pandemic (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The World Health Organization is to be applauded for its efforts to try to ramp up product of vaccines to protect people from the coming flu pandemic. Despite their best intentions, however, the world isn't ready for such a viral outbreak. Should such an epidemic actually occur soon, millions of people... Snack Your Way to Good Health and Weight Loss with Organic Dried Fruit (By Barbara L. Minton) What could be better than giving your sweet tooth what it craves while giving your body the nutrients it needs for vibrant health? Keeping a selection of dried fruits on hand makes it easy to treat the whole family to a delicious, chewy and nourishing snack. Recent studies have shown that... Vitamin D Halts Growth of Breast Cancer Tumors (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) For the past 18 months, I've been working on building a new research library consisting of over 1200 books on natural health topics. Through some rather advanced technologies that took me far longer to build than I originally anticipated, I'm now able to locate and collect, within minutes... Review of ReVitaPhi: A Masterpiece of Superfoods Offered by Elements for Life (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Dr. Jameth Sheridan is probably the best superfood product formulator alive today. That's no small achievement, either: His products go beyond the world of basic nutrition and embrace the realm of food energetics. There's a quality about his products that resonates with high-vibration... The health effects of drinking soda - quotes from the experts (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is a compilation of quotes about the destructive health effects of soft drinks from some of the leading authors on health, nutrition and junk food. This full list, and much more information, is included in The... Colloidal Silver Company's Fight for Health Freedom: An Interview With Ben Taylor (Part I) (By Kira Adler) Utopia Silver Supplements is a colloidal silver company based out of Utopia, Texas. This natural supplement company has been battling the FDA for 5 years. In this exclusive interview, Ben Taylor, Utopia Silver Supplement Company owner, discusses his fight to defend the company and the principles... Study Says Vitamin D Deficiency has Increased Alarmingly (By Reuben Chow) Vitamin D is a critically important nutrient. However, with most people spending an increasing amount of time indoors, and wearing long-sleeved tops or slapping on sunscreen lotions when they do go under the sun, levels of vitamin D in our bodies are falling to dangerously low levels. And... Study Finds Possible Health Risk in Certain Cooked Food (By Susanne Morrone, C.N.C.) ScienceDaily (Feb. 26, 2009) reports on a new study from Poland published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Marek Naruszewicz and colleagues followed participants who ingested acrylamide foods. The results suggested acrylamide, found particularly high in potato... The Importance of Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Fall has arrived and with the crisp weather comes a cornucopia of delightful fruits and vegetables that not only taste great but are excellent health boosters, as well! Fruits and vegetables are packed with powerful antioxidants that can lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes... Big Pharma's New Mass-Drugging Agenda Pushes Statin Drugs for Healthy People (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Drug companies used to sell products for the treatment of disease. But it didn't take long for Big Pharma to figure out that the number of diseased people is limited, and therefore so are drug profits. To bypass this problem, they began inventing diseases and marketing them to the... Aspartame consumption strongly associated with migraines and seizures (By Dani Veracity) You can't walk into a convenience store, grocery store or restaurant without being offered a dose of aspartame. You can't buy a stick of gum or a box of mints without having to read the label like a hawk, because it's not always obvious that a product contains aspartame. Restaurant condiment caddies... Cancer Industry Spreads Fear and Disinformation To Scare People Away From Learning About Alternative Treatments for Cancer on the Internet (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The public was recently warned about getting information from the internet on cancer prevention and curing cancer. New headlines blared that cancer sites posed a health risk. This has been propagated around the world in newspapers and news sites, and it's based on nothing more than a tiny sample of 32... Desperate Big Pharma Pushing to Double Statin Sales (By Byron J. Richards) In the face of overwhelming negative science the statin marketing machine marches on, now suggesting that statins should be given to middle aged men and women even though they don't have elevated cholesterol. Apparently there is a critical mass of Big Pharma backed statin-pushers who have... St. John's Wort proven more effective than antidepressant drugs for treating depression (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... The Natural Infertility Answer (By Sheryl Walters) Currently one in seven couples has difficulty conceiving, and many experts in the field predict this could double over the next decade. That infertility rates are rising suggests that specific factors in modern day living are responsible. Pinpointing these reasons is essential, since there... Dr. Jameth Sheridan Shares the Pitfalls of a Raw Food or Vegan Diet : Part II (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Jameth Sheridan shares candidly on the pitfalls of a raw food or vegan diet. Renegade Roundtable with Dr. Jameth Sheridan. Dr.... Isolated Soy Protein Shown To Benefit Patients With Type 2 Diabetes; Enhances HDL Cholesterol Levels (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Fascinating new research published in the Journal of Nutrition is showing that isolated soy protein demonstrates remarkable health benefits for people suffering from type 2 diabetes. In this research, male military veterans who were undergoing treatment for the advanced stages of type 2 diabetes were... Healthy Diets are a Key to Wellness (By Debby Bolen) If you are interested in your health and well-being, healthy diets are of prime importance. The science of dietetics is concerned with feeding groups and individuals. Specializing in this area are dietitians, the health professionals with training to provide safe, factual dietary... Make Sure You Buy Your Honey Raw (By Sheryl Walters) What if you could find a magic potion that would sweeten your tea, create mind blowing delicious cakes and dramatically improve your health? You may be surprised to find that bees create this amazing elixir in the form of honey. That's right, raw, unadulterated honey is nature's oldest sweetener... Why You Need Extra Vitamin D during the Flu Season (By Helmut Beierbeck) The flu season is upon us and you may be wondering whether or not you should get vaccinated. Recent evidence would suggest that flu shots aren′t very effective, especially for those most at risk â€" the elderly. These are the people most likely to come down with the flu, followed by... The top ten things you'd be able to do if you didn't live under a system of health oppression masquerading as modern medicine (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Many U.S. citizens mistakenly believe they live in a free society. But when it comes to health, medicine and nutritional supplements, the system under which we live today is more like the Dark Ages than a system of freedom. Want proof? Just ask yourself, "What kinds of health choices should I be able... Childhood Obesity Initiative Is Same Old Story: Looks Good on Paper, But Kids Keep Getting Fatter (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In an announcement that's picking up considerable press, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (which includes the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation) has announced it's doing something to prevent kids from getting fatter. They're calling for kids to visit dieticians... NCI's Flawed SELECT Study Attacks Vitamin E (By Byron Richards) The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) SELECT study (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial) for prostate cancer in men was halted this week after initial data analysis showed that selenium and vitamin E, taken alone or together for an average of five years, did not prevent prostate... Improve School Lunches with Locally Grown Food (By Laura Weldon) We know that fatty processed foods aren't good for our schoolchildren, but getting more locally grown foods on the cafeteria menu can be difficult. The economic crisis may change that. Schools now have less money to spend while at the same time farmers find it increasingly expensive to transport... Stop Needless Amputations with Calcium Bentonite Clay (By Perry Arledge) Amputations, especially from diabetes, are on the rise. What if there was a simple solution that would reduce the number of amputations by 50% or more - something simple, safe and inexpensive? This article is intended to open the doorway and shed the light on stopping needless amputations... Interview with Steve Adler, Creator of "Sacred Chocolate" from Naturaw.com (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is an interview with Steve Adler, creator of Sacred Chocolate. It was conducted at the Raw Spirit Festival, where Steve presents his chocolates each year. Mike: I'm here today with Steve Adler of Naturaw (www.Naturaw.com). Thanks for joining us today Steve. Steve... Vegan diet found to markedly improve health of diabetes patients (By NaturalNews) In a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, researchers found that a vegan diet may be better for type 2 diabetics than other diets, even the ones recommended by the American Diabetes Association. Researchers from George Washington University tested a vegan diet and the ADA... Solutions to the Global Food Crisis (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) Today we actually have several converging crisis and the news sounds bad but have you noticed how they manage to package everything in the media? Things are worsening on almost every front yet they manage to put a good face on events. Items that would have been crushing news only six months... Antioxidants boost immune function in animal experiments (By NaturalNews) A study by researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid and Danone Vitapole found that antioxidant-enriched foods improve immune function and increase lifespan in mice -- and these results may apply to humans too. In the study -- published in the journal Nutrition -- the scientists... U.S. government may require nutritional information on restaurant menus (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Of course the restaurant industry is balking at the idea of being required to add nutritional information to their menus. It's not that they don't want to reprint all their menus (although that is a consideration), it's more than they don't want to horrify their customers by revealing the frightening... Health Expert Jon Barron on Herbs, Supplements, Food and Disease (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jon Barron shares on herbs, supplementation and the scary truths about today's foods and disease. The Healthiest Year... Medicine vs. healing, war vs. peace and male vs. female thinking (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Wherever you go, if you talk about nutrition, healing with food, natural health or any similar topics, you'll find that women are far more open to these ideas than men. I have wondered for a long time why this is, and I have a few ideas on some possible answers. For the men out there reading this, you're... Dietary habits of expectant mothers determines longevity of children (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research reveals the strong impact of a mother's nutrition on the subsequent lifespan of the child. Although it was conducted on mice, it's good research that seeks to find answers to some very important questions. Just how important is a mother's nutrition anyway? From where I'm sitting... The Summer Fruits of Good Health - Antioxidants Explained (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Summer is upon us and with the warm weather comes a cornucopia of delightful fruits and vegetables that not only taste great but are excellent health boosters as well! Fruits and vegetables are packed with powerful antioxidants that can lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes... Breakthrough wellness supplements, part three: Wellness Support Network (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's another innovative nutritional supplements company I'm seriously impressed with. They have a unique take on supplements that delivers nutrients in the form of real food, not isolated ingredients. We've all heard that food is the best medicine, right? And we know that plants and microorganisms... Mike Adams Shares Secrets on Shopping for Food (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life Program which can be found at (http://www.thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Mike Adams shares his personal health transformation and an important look at shopping for foods. The Healthiest... Availability of fruits and vegetables improves eating behavior of schoolchildren (By NaturalNews) Results of a pilot program published in last week's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention journal suggest that children in Mississippi schools were more willing to try fresh fruits and vegetables when they had more access to the foods. Previous studies have linked fruit and vegetable... Medicinal Herbs Popular Choice For Babies And Kids Among WIC Clinic Clients (By NaturalNews) Nearly half of the low income, nutritionally-vulnerable Latino children surveyed by Penn State researchers in WIC clinics were treated with herbs by their caregivers for common ills such as diaper rash, colic, teething symptoms, stomachaches, coughs and colds. Although herb use was higher among... Fresh fruit and vegetable juices slash Alzheimer's risk, far surpassing any pharmaceutical (By NaturalNews) A new study published in today's American Journal of Medicine indicates that drinking fruit and vegetable juices may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by as much as 76 percent. Researchers from Vanderbilt University in Nashville conducted an epidemiological study of... GM Foods: The U.S. Fights Mandatory Labeling in An Untested Human Experiment (By Dr. Gregory Damato, Ph.D.) The U.S. and several other nations recently attended a Codex meeting this month in Calgary, Canada to discuss food labeling. The Codex Alimentarius Commission implements the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Program, the purpose of which is to protect the health of consumers and to ensure fair... Number of overweight babies up 74 percent as obesity skyrockets in expectant mothers (By NaturalNews) A new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School shows that over a 22-year period, the number of overweight babies born to U.S. mothers has increased by nearly 74 percent. "Even our youngest children are gaining excess weight, not just adults and adolescents," says Dr. Matthew... Four Reasons Why Many People Can't Lose Weight (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Have you been struggling with your weight, despite your best efforts or intentions? There are several factors involved in weight gain, and the very reason why you put on the pounds in the first place could be the thing that is preventing you from losing weight today. Here are the top four... Copper deficiency found to contribute to serious birth defects (By NaturalNews) A study of zebrafish -- conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Children's Discovery Institute -- suggests that while copper deficiencies are rare in humans, the condition may contribute to birth defects. The researchers hope that the... Research shows that the entire diet, not just the vitamin, must be considered (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is fascinating research about the importance of looking at the big picture when researchers studying nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals. In this study researchers were able to demonstrate that the absorbability of vitamin E was five times greater when this vitamin was supplemented... Nutritionist Jonny Bowden Talks About Probiotics and SAMe (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares on probiotics, SAMe and more. The Healthiest Year of Your Life with Jonny Bowden, author of many... Nutricide and Pharmacide: Killing People Not So Softly (By Jack Challem) As I look at the increasingly bizarre world around us, I think two new words seem appropriate: nutricide, the killing of people by serving them junk foods; and pharmacide, the killing of people by over-prescribing pharmaceutical drugs. Read the labels of almost every supermarket food... Shopping for Your Pet: How to Compare Pet Food Prices (By Susan Thixton) I recently received an email asking my opinion about a couple of different types of pet foods –- what I thought about the quality of the foods. Both of the pet foods he asked about (which he was feeding his 'family') were what I considered to be very inferior foods. I informed him of this... Papaya is Tasty Way to Fight Cancer and Poor Digestion (By Barbara L. Minton) Sweet and succulent with a satiny consistency, papaya was referred to as the "fruit of the angels" by Christopher Columbus. Slice open a papaya and see hundreds of shiny black seeds that all need to get their start in life from the nutrition found in the fruit. This implies that fruit must... Diabetes and obesity linked to the consumption of high fructose corn syrup and refined sugars (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links diabetes with the rise in consumption of high fructose corn syrup. By examining the consumption of food macronutrients (fats, proteins and carbohydrates) consumed by the population from 1909 to 1997, researchers were able... Loving Foods That Love You Back (By Roosevelt Pitt) Ever really taken a slow walk through a supermarket? You can't escape the harsh reality that we are surrounded and bombarded by choices. It's at the point of being overwhelming in my opinion. Choices are good, but do we really need over a 150 brands of breakfast cereals? Apparently the answer... Save Money: Make Your Own Tasty Nutritious Bread (By Maryann Marshall) Home made bread saves money both at its production and in the long run. Using fresh ingredients will cost less than a store-bought loaf. The bread which results will be nutritious and tasty, with endless variety. Many people fear that making bread is a long and complicated process. Instead... Junk food makers join with Clinton to announce unenforceable guidelines on marketing junk foods to schoolchildren (By Ben Kage) Although the rising level of childhood obesity in the United States has spurred many schools to ban junk food from their cafeterias and vending machines from their halls, thousands of schools still supply unhealthy fare to their students. A nutrition deal between former President Bill Clinton... Red meat consumption doubles risk of colon cancer, says study; is it time to go vegetarian yet? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Americans still not eating enough fruits and vegetables, says USDA study (By NaturalNews) A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Cancer Institute revealed that most Americans are not consuming the daily recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables suggested by the USDA MyPyramid diet guideline. The MyPyramid guide, which can be found at ... Children Who Eat with Family Enjoy Better Health as Adults (By Sheryl Walters) Studies show that family eating around the table is becoming increasingly rare, as people choose to eat in front of the television or computer, or in their own time. Yet research throughout the years has shown that eating together as a family leads to better nutrition. This includes greater... Stop Your Food Cravings Before They Start - An Interview With Jonny Bowden (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at (http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares on stopping food cravings before they start. Renegade Water Secrets with Jonny Bowden, author of Living the Low-Carb... A Call for Earlier Diagnosis of Celiac Disease (By Teri Lee Gruss) Alessio Fasano, M.D. is professor of pediatrics, medicine and physiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and director of its Center for Celiac Research. He is famous, at least in celiac research circles for asking, back in 1996, "Where have all the American celiacs gone... Beyond Non-Toxic Toothpaste: Tips for Healthy Teeth (By Lynn Berry) Fluoride and triclosan are toxic ingredients that are contained in most commonly used toothpastes (http://www.NaturalNews.com/017804.html). If we want to avoid these products, what toothpastes help protect our teeth from cavities and are... Genetically modified rice may pack more antioxidants (By David Gutierrez) (ConsumerWellness.org) Rice genetically engineered to produce more flavonoids was found to have higher antioxidant activity than unmodified rice, in a joint German-Indian study published in Metabolic Engineering. The rice was specifically engineered for the purposes of the study and has not... The accelerating decline of health in America: how an entire population lost its marbles (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Revealed: The Health Ranger's Avocado Chocolate Superfood Smoothie Recipe (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Wouldn't it be nice to chug down a delicious chocolate shake without any guilt whatsoever? That's what my Avocado Chocolate Superfood Smoothie recipe provides: A delicious, nutritious and 100 percent guilt-free superfood smoothie that will excite your taste buds and enhance your health... Diabetes 101: Obesity and Its Relation to Insulin Resistance (Part 3 of 4) (By Ella Andersen) In the previous article, the causes of insulin resistance were examined. This part will deal with how obesity and insulin resistance are connected, if they are. One very obvious sign that someone might use to determine if they are insulin resistant, outside of the previously mentioned blood... Hospital food is so bad that patients won't eat it (By Jerome Douglas) Nearly half of patients surveyed said they had friends and family bring them something to eat while in the hospital because hospital food was so bad, according to a new report. The Food Watch group surveyed 2,240 patients in England, and found that more than one-third of those surveyed... Interview: Healthy Hemp Bread from French Meadow Bakery (By Steve Diaz) Steve Diaz: I'm speaking to Lynn Gordon, President of French Meadow Bakery. And today I'm asking about Healthy Hemp Bread. How long have you offered that product? Gordon: It has been off and on since the year 2000. But there were periods of time where the stores removed the healthy... Antibacterial silver products finally begin to emerge after years of FDA oppression (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Right now I'm holding an off-the-shelf medical product that would not have existed five years ago. What is it? It's the Curad Silver natural antibacterial bandages. Yes, I have a box of 30 bandages that have the word "silver" prominently mentioned on the front cover. Now, it is actually good science... Getting the Kids Hooked on Starbucks (By NaturalNews) To help launch a line of sweet, creamy banana Frappuccinos last month, Starbucks Corp. sponsored a family-oriented community event—a free day at the Phoenix Zoo. For adults, there were samples of espresso-infused Banana Coconut Frappuccino. But the coffee retailer also set out samples that the... Nutritionist Jonny Bowden (Part II): Best Foods for Proteins, Amino Acids and Omega-3 (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares his thoughts on proteins, amino acids and omega-3 and the best foods to provide them. Renegade Roundtable with... Interview with Ruth Shamai of Ruth's Hemp Foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Ruth Shamai of Ruth's Hemp Foods. The company's web address is ruthshempfoods.com. Ruth, you have a line of hemp-based products. Could you give people an overview of your product line, and then we'll get into more... DNA and Mitochondrial Time Bombs: Uranium and Mercury (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) Hyperinsulinemia may promote mammary carcinogenesis. Insulin resistance has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and is also characteristic of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes and cancer are both expanding almost exponentially in the world today and can in part be traced to the increasing... How to grow your own pharmaceuticals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's very easy to grow powerful medicines that can lower your cholesterol, protect your heart, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, enhance nervous system function, and protect you from diabetes and many other chronic diseases. Every plant is a pharmaceutical factory provided by nature. It's like... Ten Studies Showing the Link Between Sugar and Increased Cancer Risk (By Reuben Chow) How many times have you heard it mentioned that sugar causes cancer, that cancer patients should avoid sugar, or that sugar is the favorite food of cancer cells? The truth is, this goes beyond mere hearsay or traditional knowledge; there is actually a large volume of scientific evidence... Food Affects Our Emotional State (By Sheryl Walters) Some people who are depressed lose their appetite and lose weight. Others in the same emotional state eat more and gain weight. Why does this happen? How do food and mood fit together? Food is not only necessary to sustain life; it is routinely connected with the human description of... Big Tobacco and Big Pharma: same tactics, different chemicals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Have you ever thought about the similarities between pharmaceutical and tobacco companies? They're striking. Both sell products that kill people when used as directed. The statistics are readily available for pharmaceuticals, which kill around 100,000 Americans each year according to the Journal of the... Barley Beta-Glucan Fiber Lowers Coronary Heart Disease Risk (By Helmut Beierbeck) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted Cargill, Inc. the right to make health claims for their beta-fiber product Barliv, a β-glucan (beta-glucan) extract from whole barley flour (1, 2). This so-called interim final ruling, effective immediately, is an amendment... Review of Google Health - Technology Achievement or Privacy Disaster? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Google Health was launched with much fanfare this week, positioned by Google, Inc. as a technological solution to the rather embarrassing problem of an advanced nation still running on medical records that seem to be stuck in 1970's-era technology. The Google Health service promises to... New NaturalNews Audio Shows Reveal SunWarrior Protein and Health Benefits of Organic Food Bar Ingredients (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Two new Health Ranger Shows, available as downloadable MP3 audio from NaturalNews.com, reveal an exciting new plant-based protein product called SunWarrior as well as numerous healing properties of the superfood ingredients found in Organic Food Bar products. Both audio shows can... Astaxanthin is Age and Disease Defying Miracle Nutrient from Microalgae (By Barbara L. Minton) Summer is the season for astaxanthin, the carotenoid that blocks ultra violet damage to the skin. Astaxanthin has been referred to as nature's sunscreen, but it does a whole lot more to keep people looking good by promoting beauty and radiant health from the inside out. It improves fine... Dr. Gabriel Cousens, Raw Food Expert and Author, Shares the Benefits of Detoxification (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens shares what detoxification can do for you. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with Dr. Gabriel Cousens, the founder... Antioxidant Blend May Offer Protection in Life Threatening Conditions (By Barbara L. Minton) A newly released study suggests that providing yourself with a broad spectrum of antioxidants will offer you protection even under such extreme conditions as total body irradiation. As published in the April, 2008 edition of Radiation Research, the purpose of this study was to determine... How to Slash World Cancer Rates By 90 Percent: Healthy Foods, Exercise and Vitamin D (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Although you won't hear this from the cancer industry or the drug companies that profit from cancer, there's an easy, low-cost and remarkably safe way to slash cancer rates around the world by about one-third, says the World Cancer Research Fund: Promote healthy foods and exercise... Mercury in seafood? How about the mercury in your mouth! (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) American consumers, it seems, are frequently warned about the mercury content of seafood. Even the FDA now warns pregnant women not to eat seafood due to its mercury content. But did you ever wonder about the health effects of all the mercury being put into the mouths of children and adults in the... Questioning the safety of synthetic human growth hormone (HGH) (By Dani Veracity) As many middle-aged adults unfortunately know all too well, aging is often accompanied by weight gain. As Gary Null writes in Power Aging, "In fact, each year after the age of forty, a pound of fat replaces a pound of muscle. This means that by the time you are fifty, ten pounds of your muscle... Whole-grain breakfast cereal slashes heart attack risk by 22 percent (By David Gutierrez) (ConsumerWellness.org) According to a 25-year study of the health and eating habits of more than 10,000 doctors, those who ate whole-grain cereals for breakfast had a significantly lower chance of developing heart failure than those who did not eat such cereals. Jump directly to: ... Vitamin D, A Gene-Regulating Super Nutrient (By Byron J. Richards) Vitamin D has long been known to assist healthy bones by helping to stimulate bone cells to make new bone while enhancing the uptake of calcium into bones. Its role in boosting immunity, hormone regulation, brain health, metabolism, diabetes prevention, cancer prevention, and cardiovascular... Plan a Victory Garden and Help Create the World in which You Live (By Barbara L. Minton) Nothing gives a boost in the dead of winter like planning for the earth's awakening in the spring. This year more people than ever will reunite with nature through their victory gardens. Last seen at the end of the World War II, these gardens have come to represent our fight to regain control... Hoodia gordonii is no miracle weight loss pill, health investigation reveals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is part six of our investigative series on hoodia gordonii, the natural appetite suppressant herb now gaining widespread popularity as a potential weight loss pill. If you've read much about hoodia, it all sounds rather convincing: lose weight without feeling hungry. What could be easier? But... The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008 (By Byron Richards) This year marks a major turning point in the theory of wellness and the prevention of disease. The drug-based paradigm of Western medicine is crumbling under the weight of its own massive fraud. New technology is proving how nutrients interact at the fundamental gene level to promote... Go for Raw (By Teya Skae) In the world of nutrition, health and longevity we are subjected to an overload of often conflicting dietary advice. So what should we eat and what should we avoid? The more we understand about the biochemical changes any food undergoes, depending on how it has been treated, heated, processed... Athlete Brendan Brazier Speaks on Capital Hill on Health and Diet Issues (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Food Summit which can be found at (http://rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Brendan Brazier shares some amazing insight into talking about health in Washington and what he does on a daily basis for himself and to spread the message... You Are What You Eat - Benefits of Superfoods (By Sonny Julius) Do you know that "an apple a day can keep the doctor away"? Well that's what this famous saying indicates. Now maybe it won't keep the doctor away completely but it sure has some tremendous health benefits. It's considered by Dr. Steven Pratt, MD to be a "superfood." A "superfood" is a whole... Q&A: How do I reduce high cholesterol with the least amount of time, money and effort? (part 2) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is part 2 of a 2-part article series on reducing high cholesterol. So far, we've talked about getting outside, getting natural sunlight on your skin, getting daily exercise, and choosing foods that promote health -- that is, the natural, raw, live foods such as fruits, vegetables... Conventional Prostate Cancer Treatment Contributes to Cognitive Decline (By Ella Andersen) Through many cancer regiments, the results of the treatments leave the patients with debilitating and most of time deadly side effects such as hair loss, vomiting, weight loss, edema, immune dysfunction, etc. For prostate cancer, another consequence of the treatment can be added to the list... The Cause of Heart Disease: High Cholesterol or Excess Calcium? (By Bill Sardi) The cholesterol controversy has been waged now for over five decades. Volumes of books, articles, and journals have been written on the subject of the role cholesterol and diet plays in the arterial disease process. Since the 1950's the "Lipid Hypothesis," also known as the "Diet-Heart... Dietary intake of antioxidants associated with reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (By NaturalNews) A diet with a high intake of beta carotene, vitamins C and E, and zinc is associated with a substantially reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration in elderly persons, according to a study in the December 28 issue of JAMA. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative disorder... The Mediterranean Diet Explained (By Kirk Patrick) Well-known for promoting longevity, the Mediterranean diet is based on a wide spectrum of popular health foods. Bordering some 21 countries including France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco, Spain, Syria and Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea is a rather large area. While the most nutritious... Nutritional information on restaurant menus empowers consumers to make healthy food choices (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In case you hadn't noticed, we have an obesity problem in this country. And while the responsibility for each person's body weight is ultimately up to that person, it certainly helps to have better information made available to consumers. Obesity is basically about eating too much while not expending... How to give yourself cancer in five easy steps (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following with our ever-popular series on "How to Get Disease," this article discusses how to give yourself a raging case of cancer. It could be breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer or even something like leukemia. By following the instructions in this article, you can give yourself almost... The Dangers of Changing Your Diet (By Kal Sellers) Dietary changes can both heal and hurt you. Understanding this is vital to navigating from the common diseased state to a state of perpetual health. In this article, we shall discuss evidences for and against major dietary change and its impact on metabolism and digestive health. We will... Potent antioxidant Astaxanthin shows promise as anti-inflammatory for arthritis, joint pain, back pain, muscle soreness and carpal tunnel syndrome (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Let's move on to another product that you also manufacture at your firm called astaxanthin. And this is something that is not yet a household word. Could you give a little background on what this is and where it comes from? Gerry: I certainly can, and you're right -- this is... Raw Food Author Angela Stokes on the Importance of a Daily Food Plan (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Food Summit which can be found at (http://rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Angela Stokes shares on addressing the emotional, as well as the physical changes, when going to a raw food life style. She also weighs in on why so many... Product Review: Fruit and Vegetable Blends Better Than Just Juice (By John Cole) Given the choice between a piece of fresh fruit and the juice from that fruit, the juice is often not the better choice. With orange juice, for example, you get a hefty dose of sucrose, fructose, and glucose without the benefit of the fiber found in the white pulp, which slows down the rate... Lutein, zeaxanthin in eggs could help prevent macular degeneration (By Jessica Fraser) Two new studies published in the October issue of Journal of Nutrition have found that eating an egg a day can raise levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood, which can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of blindness in people older... Sugar industry denies links between sugars and obesity (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Given everything we now know to be true about sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, I find it absolutely stunning that the sugar industry continues to deny any link whatsoever between the consumption of sugar and chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. The sugar industry says that sugar is a completely... How do I keep my blood sugar down without taking insulin or medications? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A reader asks: "I have tried just about every kind of medicine to keep my sugar down, but my doctor insisted I start on insulin and take five other medicines as well. I have tried exercise and walking, but nothing really helps. Do you have any advice?" There are a lot of good answers to... Q & A: Are there any situations in which pharmaceuticals and medications are okay to use? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A reader asks: In regards to your recommendation to avoid all prescription drugs, what about situations where people are in an accident, or an athlete tears his knee up? Do you recommend pain medication then, or do you recommend going to the doctor and being treated? Thanks for... Mike Adams Reveals the Five Habits of Health Transformation (By Kevin Gianni) This is an excerpt from Mike Adams' interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at (http://www.RawSummit.com) and (www.RawSummitArchives.com) . In this excerpt, Mike Adams... Hawaiian macadamia nut farmers face economic devastation due to false labeling of imported mac nuts as "Hawaiian" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Macadamia nuts are one of my favorite foods for providing health-enhancing oils. They're rich in monounsaturated fats and contain many other phytonutrients that contribute to human health. I think that eating handful of macadamia nuts a day is a great way to control blood sugar, satiate your appetite... Unmasking nutrition's role in genes and birth defects (By NaturalNews) Expectant mothers may someday get a personalized menu of foods to eat during pregnancy to complement their genetic makeup as a result of new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Researchers used transparent fish embryos to develop a way to discover how genes and diet interact... Are You Tired of Being Tired? (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Are you one of the millions of Americans who are always tired? Do you feel that you can never catch up on your sleep or your energy reserves have been permanently depleted? Do you wonder if you will ever return to your normal self again? If you're like most people you probably assume... The link between monosodium glutamate (MSG) and obesity (By Dani Veracity) If fried snack chips had a warning printed right on the bag that said, "Warning: these chips will make you obese," would you still buy them? Would you still eat them? Well, in a sense, you do see that warning on chips; just read the ingredient list. Research suggests that monosodium glutamate causes... Grocery Store Key for Future Cancer and Heart Medicine (By Leslee Dru Browning) The next cancer drug might come straight from the grocery store, according to new research published in the November 2007 issue of The FASEB Journal. In their study French scientists discovered that polyphenols, a common chemical in red wine, fruits and vegetables, has the ability to affect... World's Species Going Extinct Faster than Scientists Thought (By Richard Stacel) According to the latest research, species around the world are going extinct faster that previously thought, at a rate not seen since the extinction of the dinosaurs. The Living Planet index which was released today shows that due to destructive human activity, the diversity of all life... Even When Planning for Pregnancy, Women Fail to Follow Health Guidelines (By David Gutierrez) Even women who are planning to become pregnant routinely ignore nutritional and other health advice, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Southampton, England, and published in the British Medical Journal. "Having a healthy lifestyle is important... Beating cancer -- how to take charge of your cancer cure and outlive the lies of the cancer industry (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's an example of how backwards health care really is in this country: it's actually front-page news that a cancer center is serving anti-cancer foods in its cafeteria. This is taking place at the Miami Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital. And it's apparently a big deal. Wow! Front-page news. Nation... New research shows cancer caused by carbohydrates, sugars, white flour, and corn syrup (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Mile Markers, and Prevention is presenting evidence of the link between the consumption of refined carbohydrates and cancer. This case-controlled study looked at the dietary habits of over 1,800 women in Mexico, and found that those who... Eight Weeks to a Healthier Lifestyle Revisited (By Pam Murphy,M.S.,RRT) Considering the span of your lifetime in which you probably indulged in the standard American diet and lifestyle; eight weeks is a short period of time in which to reverse your unhealthy habits and create new healthy habits. No doubt you probably experienced both successes and failures during... FDA acquiring new powers to suppress alternative health (By Byron Richards) Part 1 of Byron Richards' "Understanding the Threat to Dietary Supplements." Your right to have free access to safe and highly effective dietary supplements is under an intense multi-pronged FDA attack. On May 14, 2007 the Supreme Court sided with the FDA by deciding not to hear the case of... Nature's First Law rolls out a raw, vegan, organic protein superfood powder (By Jerome Douglas) Nature's Law, an online retailer that sells whole raw foods and supplements direct to the public, has introduced Thor's Raw Power Protein superfood powder to the public. Creator Stephen Arlin had tried several ingredient formulations over the last five years trying to find the right... Is Fat, Tired and Depressed a New Medical Syndrome? (By Kal Sellers) Why is your body putting on unusual mass in the hip area, shoulders, in fat, and growths? Sometimes this mass appears to be healthy. How much sense does it make to get bigger and heavier and lose your teeth, hair, bone density or discs in your spine? Why do some people simply lack the spark... How to be a skeptical health consumer and avoid bad health advice (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to the world of health and wellness, there are thousands of sources of information from which you can get your news and commentary. There are so many sources, in fact, that most people are confused about which sources they should believe. They wonder, "Who should I listen to?" And by default... New Online Health Seminar Featuring 9 Health Experts is Free for NaturalNews Readers (Register Before Sunday) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) For all those looking for access to the very best health secrets from the top thinkers in the industry, you'll be overjoyed to hear about Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life. It's an online health seminar featuring exclusive conversations with nine top health experts including... Celebrity-endorsed ADHD "educational ad" spreads Big Pharma disease mongering across internet (By Ben Kage) On Tuesday, NaturalNews reported that an ad for the ADHD medicine Adderall -- endorsed by "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" star and ADHD sufferer Ty Pennington -- was being prominently displayed on Amazon.com's home page, and invited visitors to participate in a "Amazon survey" to determine how much they... Why Doctors are Idiots: 150 Years of Disatrous Advice on Children's Health (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) (NaturalNews Satire) With mandatory vaccines suddenly being forced onto parents by doctors and so-called "health authorities" in places like Maryland, New Jersey and Texas, you might think that doctors being full of bunk is a new phenomenon. But no, it's nothing new. Doctors have been full of bunk for... Why Americans Are No Longer the Tallest People in the World (By Heidi Stevenson) Average height provides one of the best indications of a population's overall health. Until the last few years, U.S. citizens were the world's tallest and enjoyed better health than the people of any other nation. Things have changed, though. Now, western Europeans' height exceeds that of... Olive Oil – A Definition of Standards and Health Benefits (By Eirini Manthou) Olive oil has been in use since ancient times. The Ancient Greeks used to call it 'liquid gold'; it was an essential part of their diet, athletes would rub it on their bodies, and winners of the Olympic Games would be crowned with the olive tree's leafy branches as a sign of glory. A... Part III: Author Dr. Jason Deitch Reveals Secrets in the Wellness Industry (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Jason Deitch shares on communication in a wellness team and how the wellness industry can adapt and inspire people. Renegade Roundtable... Soak Up the Goodness of Life: Start Soaking Your Grains (By Elizabeth Walling) In recent years, countless warnings about refined grains have led many people to make the switch to whole grain foods. Whole grains contain far more fiber and nutrients than refined grains that have been stripped of their natural goodness. However, the answer isn`t that simple. Even whole... Integrative Medicine journal brings together conventional doctors, naturopaths, nutritionists, chiropractors and others in the healing arts: an interview with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Turmeric Reduces Weight Gain, Suppresses Fat (By Sherry Baker) In addition to being the seasoning that provides flavor to Indian curries, the yellow-gold spice known as turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) has long been an important part of traditional Asian medicine. Throughout countless centuries, herbalists have prescribed it to treat gastrointestinal... WalMart Bans rBGH Tainted Milk (By Leigh Kirk) Most Americans drink conventional, non-organic milk from cows that have been treated with artificial growth hormone, but this more and more has been changing. WalMart is the latest in a string of large retailers to recognize consumer demand for milk from cows not treated with recombinant... Chemical Causes of Diabetes: Overeating Is Not the Only Problem (By Mark Sircus Ac., OMD) Medical science has discovered how sensitive the insulin receptor sites are to chemical poisoning. Metals such as cadmium, mercury, arsenic, lead, fluoride and possibly aluminum may play a role in the actual destruction of beta cells through stimulating an auto-immune reaction to them after... Interview with Dr. Hank Liers, Part 1: Nutritional supplements and cellular energy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hello everyone, this is Mike Adams and today I am joined by Dr. Hank Liers of HPDI. Dr. Liers, tell us a little about yourself. Dr. Liers: I am Dr. Hank Liers, and I am the president of several companies, including Health Products Distributors Inc. (HPDI). The website is www.IntegratedHealth... Introducing Healthy Coffee That Boosts Immunity (By Polly A. Wise) Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages around the world and one of the most controversial among scientists and health experts. Coffee is so controversial that the American Society for Nutrition, at its Experimental Biology 2007 conference, focused on the health effects of coffee... Mike Adams, Part II: Shares on His Raw Food Mentors and Miracles (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Rawkathon, which can be found at http://www.Rawkathon.com. In this excerpt, Mike Adams shares on raw food mentors and miracles. Rawkathon with Mike Adams. Mike Adams is known as the "Health Ranger." Mike cured himself of disease... Vytorin Linked to Cancer; Prominent Medical Journal Reverses Stance (By Byron Richards) In an unprecedented change of posture, the New England Journal of Medicine has reversed itself on the issue of whether Vytorin causes cancer. In the initial release of data back in July, NEJM stood by Merck and Schering-Plough, who hired an Oxford consultant to rule that a 50% statistically... Mainstream Media Attacks Water; Recommends People Drink Soda Instead! (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As proof that mainstream health information continutes to become increasingly detached from reality, the mainstream media (MSM) has launched a new wave of misinformation designed to discredit the health benefits of drinking water! Just today, for example, Fox News ran a story entitled,... Protein supplement may speed bedsore healing (By NaturalNews) A liquid protein supplement may help heal the bedsores that often develop in sick or disabled, and especially elderly, patients, researchers have found. Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are a common problem among nursing home residents and other individuals whose health keeps them confined to a bed... New Study Shows Fish Oil Supplement Aids Heart Failure Patients (By Richard Stacel) An Italian study recently confirmed what previous observational studies have also shown, that taking a daily supplement of Omega-3 fish oil helped to reduce deaths and hospitalizations of people with heart failure. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, an associate professor of medicine and epidemiology... Natural Newsbeat: Omega-3's Really Work, Big Pharma Loopholes and Perfume Danger for Expectant Mothers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Health experts are finally warning women to avoid using perfumes and fragrance products during pregnancy. The chemicals in cosmetics products, it turns out, cause cancer and infertility problems for the children to be born. Is anyone surprised at this? The natural health community has... Raw Food Diet Offers Considerable Benefits (By Sheryl Walters) A raw food diet is a healthy and nutritious natural way of eating. Followers of raw food diets finally have some support as to the health benefits, as mainstream studies have recently shown some considerable benefits associated with following a raw food diet. Typically followers of a... Consuming cola may up osteoporosis risk for older women (By NaturalNews) According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 55 percent of Americans, mostly women, are at risk of developing osteoporosis, a disease of porous and brittle bones that causes higher susceptibility to bone fractures. Now, Katherine Tucker, PhD, director of the Epidemiology and Dietary... New Study Indicates DNA Can Be Altered Through Diet and Exercise (By Richard Stacel) A new study that was recently published sheds more evidence to what many have been saying for a long time, that DNA does not control the body or predestine you to being overweight, ill, sick, weak or anything else, but that the majority of our health and destiny lies within our own power... Top 20 things that are more dangerous to children than lead paint in Mattel toys (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The mainstream media is amusingly irrational when it comes to reporting scare stories. The latest example involves the lead content of Mattel toys made in China. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a third recall of Mattel toys involving over 700,000 toys containing unacceptably high levels... Food Advertising – Separating Fact from Fiction (By NaturalNews) To get the most nutrition in your grocery cart, you need to be an educated consumer. You need to be able to figure out what’s actually in a product — not what it’s advertised to contain. Beware of big, bold claims on product packaging. They are designed to get you to buy the item, not necessarily... Burger King Serves Up Fatty Fare Prepared in Sink Used for Bubble Bath (By Joanne Waldron) A video posted on the Internet shows an employee of a Burger King located in Xenia, Ohio, taking a bubble bath inside of a sink in the kitchen, according to a report by Megan O'Rourke of WDTN News. A video of the whole charade... Health nuts brace for the next international group fast (By NaturalNews) The Baseline of Health Foundation today began preparing its international group of health advocates for their yearly group detox and welcoming new participants interested in a free, coached, group detox setting. The five-day liver detox will run from Wednesday, January 4th through Sunday January 8th... How to Choose Healthy Foods by Consumer Wellness Founder, Mike Adams (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life Program which can be found at (http://www.thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Mike Adams shares his personal health transformation and an important look at shopping for and choosing healthy... Applying New Universal Healing Principles in 4 Simple Steps (By Kal Sellers) Today you might find a vast array of healing options before you. How can you know what to do with all these options? What can you do to ensure success in healing or getting the results you are seeking? In fact, no matter what your healing approach, you are going to be using one or more of... Diet pills make comeback with ephedra-free weight loss supplements (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following the politically movitvated ban on ephedra by the FDA, makers of diet pills and weight loss supplements have been frantically reformulating their products to achieve ephedra-like results. The most common alternative? Caffeine. The real story on diet pills, however, isn't so simple... Emerging Risk Factors Revealed by the Framingham Heart Study (By Chad Larson) One out of three people will die of heart disease, currently one American life every 36 seconds. Heart disease has been the #1 killer in the United States for almost 100 years. In fact, without the flu pandemic of 1918 (which killed 500,000 people), heart disease would be the number killer... Studies Show Goji Berries Are Among the Most Nutritious Foods on the Planet (By Sheryl Walters) People in the valleys of Tibet and Mongolia cherish the Goji Berry. In fact, they honor it in celebrations that last two weeks each year. But it comes as no surprise, as it is believed this berry is what gives them their disease-free lives that often last for more than 100 years. People... Antioxidants do not interfere with cancer radiation treatments, research finds (By Ben Kage) Research by Cancer Treatment Centers of America scientists have found that antioxidants provide nutritional benefits to cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment without interfering with the treatment itself. The study, entitled "Effect of Concomitant Naturopathic Therapies on... Antioxidant Blends May Offer Protection in Life Threatening Conditions (By Barbara L. Minton) A newly released study suggests that providing yourself with a broad spectrum of antioxidants will offer you protection even under such extreme conditions as total body irradiation. As published in the April, 2008 edition of Radiation Research, the purpose of this study was to determine... The 5th Annual Global Detox Event Shakes Up Alternative Health Scene in 40 Countries (By NaturalNews) Health nuts brace for the next international group fast LAS VEGAS, NV, Nov. 1, 2007 (PR NEWSWIRE) - The Baseline of Health Foundation today began preparing its international group of health advocates for their yearly group detox and welcoming new participants interested in a free, coached, group... Acai berries top the charts for antioxidant potency, but commercial processing may destroy nutritional content (By Jessica Fraser) New research appearing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that although the Amazonian acai berry has the highest antioxidant content of any food, certain commercial processing methods may strip the fruit of much of its nutrition. Two studies led by Alex Schauss... Researchers Examine Problem of Foul Tastes Among Cancer Patients (By NaturalNews) About two million cancer patients currently receiving certain drug therapies and chemotherapy find foods and beverages to have a foul metallic flavor, according to a medical study. In general, more than 40 percent of hospitalized patients suffer from malnutrition due to taste and smell dysfunction. ... Cardiac Patients Recover Better With Heart Surgery Nutrition (By Jo Hartley) It is called heart surgery nutrition and this is an easy way that cardiac patients can do something effective to improve their medical outcomes. Recent medical research is now showing that heart surgery nutrition is a very important way to protect a patient from damage that can be caused... Olympian Michael Phelps Flakes Out with Paid Endorsement of Frosted Flakes Cereal (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Super-Olympian Michael Phelps, who famously follows a horrendous junk food diet, has now signed a lucrative deal to promote Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes. In doing so, he will leverage his celebrity status to push sugary, processed foods onto a generation of children who already... Natural Products Association Issues Disinfo Announcement over Dietary Supplements and Swine Flu (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The natural products industry leaders are engaged in a clever "disinfo" campaign to brainwash people into thinking that herbs and nutritional products are useless for defending against swine flu. Today, the Natural Products Association (NPA), Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and... Dr. Gabriel Cousens on the Importance of Supplementing With Vitamin B12 (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens shares important information on the importance of B12 regarding how to stop the poisoning of infants. Raw Summit... NaturalNews Publishes Audio Interviews with Dr. Brian O'Leary, Dr. Stephen Sinatra and Byron Richards (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Pioneering physicist and former astronaut Dr. Brian O'Leary is interviewed by the Health Ranger in a podcast available now from NaturalNews.com. In the interview, Dr. O'Leary discusses the future of human civilization and how he transcended the world of conventional physics to embrace a... Diet Rich in Plant-foods Aids in Preserves Muscle Mass in Older Adults (By Ella Andersen) The strength that sometimes leaves many older adults could be maintained and restored by consuming raw vegetables and fruit, a study, published in the March issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has suggested. In a society where grain- and protein-rich diets rule, this... TMAP, medication algorithm horrors, and the drugging of our children (By Dani Veracity) In an Oct. 17, 2005 meeting, Director Charles Currie announced that the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) no longer endorses the Texas Medication Algorithm Project (TMAP). Upon hearing this news, the Government Accountability Project and numerous other watchdog groups breathed... Dr. Gabriel Cousens Speaks About the Six Foundations and Achieving Prana (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens shares important information on the Six Foundations and knowing God. Raw Summit Excerpt with Dr. Gabriel Cousens... Nutritional supplements shown to impact health for multiple generations of offspring (By Jessica Fraser) A mother's diet during pregnancy not only affects her child, but also the child's future offspring, according to a new study from researchers at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute. The study's lead author, Dr. David Martin, and colleagues split a group of genetically identical... Loma Linda University research confirms antioxidant-rich pecans protect against unhealthy oxidation (By NaturalNews) A new research study from Loma Linda University (LLU) shows that adding just a handful of pecans to your diet each day may inhibit unwanted oxidation of blood lipids, thus helping reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers suggest that this positive effect was in part due to the pecan's significant... The Diabetes Wake-Up Call and How to Avoid Diabetes (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Diabetes has become so common in our society that during my last trip to the grocery store I saw two separate magazines dedicated to healthy diabetic living and at least a handful of nutrition bars aimed at regulating glucose levels in the insulin resistant. This was all while I was in line... Obesity could cost global economy as much as malnutrition, warns World Bank (By Jerome Douglas) Malnutrition shaves as much as three percent off the production of some of the poorest countries in the world, but obesity could soon affect economic output as severely as malnutrition, according to findings from the World Bank as of this week. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates... Diet pills promise appetite suppressant properties, but low-carb nutrition and whole food supplements work far better (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A Paris-based pharmaceutical company has unveiled an experimental new drug to combat obesity. The drug is, according to preliminary research data, a powerful appetite suppressant. Prescribe it to patients, the thinking goes, and they'll automatically eat less. Sounds good at first, but here's... Absurd vaccine marketing calls for cervical cancer vaccinations for young boys! (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The headline for this story is not a typo. The push to sell more vaccines and pharmaceuticals has now reached a level of absurdity that should astonish any intelligent person. The mainstream media is now reporting -- and I'm not kidding -- that young boys should be vaccinated with Gardasil (the drug... Infant formula warning: The poisoning of infants with formula products, and why breastfeeding is best (By Alexis Black) Over the years, countless studies have shown that when it comes to infant nutrition, breast milk is best. This fact remains true, as there is simply no infant formula product on the market that can match the superior nutrition of mother's milk. In fact, some infant formulas actually contain ingredients... Dr. Gabriel Cousens on Diabetes, Cell Memory and Reducing Blood Sugar (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens shares important information regarding diabetes and how we can stop diabetes from happening in our lives. Burger King's New 'Healthy' Meal for Kids Is Mostly Hype (By Barbara L. Minton) The media is applauding a recent announcement by Burger King introducing new healthy menu items designed to appeal to kids. Apparently the term 'healthy' is relative. While it may be a baby step in the right direction, one is left thinking, "Gee, Burger King, is this really the best you... Does Cholesterol Matter? Only if You're on a Cholesterol-Lowering Drug (By Jack Challem) The makers of Zetia and Vytorin (which combines Zetia and Zocor) recently announced that their aggressively advertised cholesterol-lowering drugs failed to slow the development of fatty plaque in arteries. In fact, the drugs actually promote the formation of plaque in arteries, which fuels... The big Bush handout to pharmaceutical companies: mandatory mental health screening for entire U.S. population (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Bush administration's handouts to pharmaceutical companies just keep on coming. First, it was the Medicare discount drug card scam which turned out to be a system that guaranteed pharmaceutical industry profits thanks to sky-high prices of prescription drugs (the discounts were nonexistent). Next... The Declaration of Journalistic Interdependence (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This Declaration of Journalistic INTERdependence replaces the former Declaration of Journalistic Independence previously found at this URL. Previous to September, 2008, NaturalNews operated on the basis of the Declaration of Journalistic Independence, which meant we never earned money from... The Dangers Versus the Benefits of Raw Milk: The Truth Exposed (By Sheryl Walters) If you read what the FDA says about raw milk, you would believe that you are jeopardizing your life by drinking it. They say (this is taken from their website): "Raw milk can harbor dangerous microorganisms that can pose serious health risks to you and your family. According to the Centers... Exclusive Interview with Jameth Sheridan, Founder of Healthforce Nutritionals, Makers of Vitamineral Green (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Dr. Jameth Sheridan is the founder and chief formulator of Healthforce Nutritionals, one of the top-flight superfood suppliers in the world. He's the creator of Vitamineral Green, Fruits of the Earth, Intestinal Drawing Formula, and Earth, all of which are high-density superfood powder... Drinking tea healthier than drinking water, say researchers (By NaturalNews) New research in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that drinking tea is as good for your health -- or better -- than just drinking water. A team of researchers from King's College London examined previously-published studies in search of the health benefits of tea... Lluvia skin care line from Amazon Herb Company offers healthy skin solutions without toxic chemicals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I've never had many good things to say about cosmetics and skin care products, because if you want to be honest about it, probably 98 percent of the skin care products on the market are complete garbage. They do nothing whatsoever to beautify your skin, and, in fact, most of them actually harm your health... UCLA/LSU study details nutritional value of salad (By NaturalNews) Go ahead and indulge at the salad bar. "Rabbit food" is nutritious for people, too. A new UCLA/Louisiana State University study of dietary data on more than 17,500 men and women finds consumption of salad and raw vegetables correlates with higher concentrations of folic acid, vitamins C and E,... Cholesterol-lowering foods most effective when combined: U of T study (By NaturalNews) Cholesterol-lowering foods such as soy protein, almonds, plant sterol enriched margarines, oats and barley may reduce cholesterol levels more effectively when eaten in combination, says a new University of Toronto study by Professor David Jenkins. The study, which appears in the current issue of the... Raw Foods Educator Angela Stokes Talks About Surviving Food Cravings (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at (http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Angela Stokes talks about inner wisdom and surviving food cravings. Renegade Water Secrets with Angela Stokes, raw foodist, teacher and... 'Portion Distortion' may contribute to expanding waistlines, study reports (By NaturalNews) New research shows that people's perceptions of normal portion sizes have changed in the past 20 years. A study out of Rutgers published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reports that Portion Distortion may be the cause1. This phenomenon occurs when consumers... NaturalNews Negotiates Exclusive Discounts for Readers on Nutritional Products for People and Pets (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) One of the benefits of being a NaturalNews reader is that you get access to exclusive product discounts we negotiate on your behalf. I interview a lot of companies every month, and as you know, I'm always asking them for great discounts on your behalf. We never sell their products, of course... Having a Positive Mindset Can Make Diet and Exercise Easier (By Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate) Panelist for The International Health and Fitness Symposium and Trainer for NBC's The Biggest Loser, Kim Lyons, talks with founder, chairman and host for the event, Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate about Changing Your Mindset toward Diet and Exercise. Pepin-Donat: Our society... Zinc helps prevent hardening of arteries, study finds (By M.T. Whitney) A study evaluating the relation of zinc to fighting athlerosclerosis – the buildup of fatty material inside blood vessels – suggested further evidence that the mineral can help preserve heart health. Zinc is found in high levels in oysters and, to a much lesser extent, other foods... Health Ranger report from the Raw Spirit Festival 2007, Sedona, Arizona (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm bringing you this report live from the Raw Spirit Festival taking place this weekend in Sedona, Arizona (www.RawSpirit.com). The festival brings together thousands of participants, over a hundred raw foods vendors and dozens of top-notch speakers, authors and artists who have so far delivered an... Potassium-Sodium Ratio is Crucial for Heart Health (By Reuben Chow) Excessive sodium intake can be damaging for heart health. On the other hand, eating more potassium gives cardiovascular wellbeing a boost. A recent groundbreaking study has revealed that it is not just about the quantities of these two nutrients which are important; instead, it is the Health news from a parallel universe (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Today I'm bringing you something extra special: Health news from an alternate universe! In this alternate universe, logic is reversed, good is bad, and trees grow with their branches stuck in the dirt and their roots stretched high into the air. In this alternate universe -- which we'll call "Allopathia... Plant-based fats inhibit cancer and prevent both breast cancer and prostate cancer (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Those who say all fats are bad for you are, of course, dangerously incorrect. As it turns out, plant-based fats are powerful cancer fighters, and even saturated fats from plant sources are now being shown to offer extraordinary health benefits. If you want to prevent cancer, or you're currently battling... Interview: Jordan Rubin of the Garden of Life nutritional products and author of The Maker's Diet (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here today with Jordan Rubin, the chairman of Garden Of Life. Jordan, your books and products have been taking the nutritional world by storm. To what do you owe this success, and what is coming up in terms of products or information that people might be interested in learning about... Americans know junk food causes weight gain, but they eat it anyway (By Jerome Douglas) According to a new study published by researcher AC Nielsen, many Americans know that poor nutritional choices lead to increased weight -- and even obesity -- but continue to eat these foods anyway. With standard nutrition labels as the only guide for millions of consumers to judge... Daily calcium supplements can help prevent colon polyps, study suggests (By Ben Kage) A study published in the Jan. 17 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that people can protect themselves from a type of polyp that leads to cancer -- recurrent colorectal adenomas -- for up to five years after discontinuing a daily calcium supplement regiment maintained... Teen Sleep Problems Lead to Depression, Drug Abuse (By Byron J. Richards) Sleep problems in children and teens have reached a crisis level in America. New science shows that these issues are setting the table for obesity, depression, drug abuse, and future cardiovascular disease. Specific biological pathways have now been defined that explain how sleep problems... NaturalNews Emerging as Key Gateway Between Health Product Companies and Natural Health Consumers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) NaturalNews.com is earning a rare reputation in the natural products industry for connecting natural health consumers to high-quality, high-integrity health product companies in an honest, independent and "no strings attached" way. Over the last four years, we've selectively publicized over a hundred... Revolutionary HealthBookSummaries.com Delivers Summaries of Top Health Books for Free (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I've waited over six months to bring you this news. It's our pre-announcement of a service that will utterly transform the way you get your health information. This article is a behind-the-scenes look at this breakthrough health information resource, which we'll be officially announcing... Big Brother Health Care Provisions Slipped Into Economic Stimulus Bill (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The new $800 billion economic stimulus bill contains some striking new "Big Brother" health care language that should give pause to all freedom-loving Americans. For starters, the bill requires the electronic tracking of the medical records of all Americans. All your private medical data... Clear or Cloudy - Choosing Which Apple Juice Is Best for Good Health (By Maryann Marshall) Fruits and vegetables are a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that neutralize free radicals -- molecules that can damage body cells and contribute to disease. With an emphasis on eating healthier, people are trying to find ways to consume the recommended five to seven... Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Health Conditions in Adolescents (By Reuben Chow) Vitamin D levels in the general population are falling, caused in large part by sedentary lifestyles and the often overstated skin cancer scare, and our young ones are not spared from this trend, either. And this is negatively affecting their health, as revealed in a study presented at the... Diet Rich in Plant-foods Aids in Preserving Muscle Mass in Older Adults (By Ella Andersen) The strength that sometimes leaves many older adults could be maintained and restored by consuming raw vegetables and fruit, a study, published in the March issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has suggested. In a society where grain- and protein-rich diets rule, this... Red meat consumption heightens heart disease risk in diabetics (By Jessica Fraser) Diabetic women who eat large quantities of red meat and other foods high in iron run a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease, according to new Harvard research published in the journal Diabetes Care. A team of researchers -- led by Dr. Lu Qi of the Harvard School of... The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center: your gateway to healing and personal transformation at many levels (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Across the United States, and in other countries of the world, there is increasing awareness in the minds of individuals who recognize they need to do something to heal themselves. These individuals may realize they are living an unhealthy lifestyle and heading toward chronic disease, or they may already... An Analysis of Burger King's New 'Healthy' Meal for Kids (By Barbara L. Minton) The media is applauding a recent announcement by Burger King introducing new healthy menu items designed to appeal to kids. Apparently the term 'healthy' is relative. While it may be a baby step in the right direction, one is left thinking, "Gee, Burger King, is this really the best you... Folic acid may help prevent hearing loss in old age, study finds (By Jessica Fraser) Men and women who supplement their diets with folic acid may slow their age-related hearing loss, according to new Dutch research published in the Jan. 2 edition of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Folic acid -- a B vitamin also known as folate -- helps the body create new... Pets Can’t Lie, but Pet Food Manufacturers Legally Can (By Susan Thixton) You come home from work and notice your dog or cat peeping at you from around the corner, you immediately know something's up. Regardless whether you discover a 'present' left on the living room rug or a broken vase from the cabinet they aren't supposed to be up on, pets can't lie -- they... New Antidepressant Drug Approved, But It's All About Profits, Not Helping Patients (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The FDA has now approved Eli Lilly's new drug, Cymbalta, for treatment of depression. The new drug is expected to generate peak annual sales of about $2 billion, and is being described as a "much-needed boon for Eli Lilly after the sales of its former top-selling antidepressant Prozac fell due to generic... Health Roundup: TB lawsuits, lycopene bashing and Veggie Booty for infants (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Nine airline passengers have filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against the tuberculosis man who cavorted around the world on a plane even after being told he was infected with a rare strain of TB. I'm not sure who takes the idiot prize on this one: The guy who hopped on a plane after learning he was carrying... Innovative dried aloe vera gel product now available from Good Cause Wellness (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This article introduces a significant new natural health product that has never before existed in the marketplace. It's made of aloe vera, an herb with strong anti-cancer properties that also treats gum disease, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, Crohn's disease, IBS, celiac disease... New online consumer health guide reveals nutritional deficiencies caused by prescription drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) NaturalNews.com, a leading natural health news and information site, has launched NaturalNews DrugWatch(TM), a free online resource that reveals the nutritional deficiencies caused by over 540 brand-name prescription drugs. The pages are provided free of charge as a service to enhance the health and safety... Arthritis creams merely mask symptoms and offer no long-term relief, study shows (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research published in the British Medical Journal is showing that arthritis creams used topically offer only temporary relief that fades within 2 weeks. This is the conclusion from a trial involving nearly 2000 patients, and it indicates that arthritis creams are basically useless. All they do is... Do CLA supplements help you lose weight and prevent breast cancer? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Many people are taking CLA supplements, also known as conjugated linoleic acid, in order to lose weight, increase their lean muscle mass, and protect against breast cancer. But a new look at the available evidence on CLA by the American Institute for Cancer Research brings up some important questions... Hair loss and prostate cancer are both prevented by miracle molecule found in soy milk, says new research (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A study published in the journal Biology of Reproduction reveals that both prostate cancer and hair loss in men can be prevented by consuming soy products. The reason? The consumption of soy products results in the creation of a unique molecule in the intestines called equol. This equol... Doping up our children: antidepressant drug prescriptions for kids are skyrocketing while nutritional cures remain ignored (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As a nation, we're doping up our kids on an ever-increasing array of dangerous prescription drugs. With millions of children already taking a powerful narcotic (Ritalin), now millions more are being dose with expensive drugs that alter brain chemistry and have been clearly shown to cause children... Can Greens Prevent Varicose Veins? (By Roni Ellison) Instead of bulging biceps, maybe Popeye should be shown with smooth, unblemished calves. Here's why: A recent study published in the Journal of Vascular Research has found that the protein MPG that causes the prevention of varicose veins is activated in the presence of adequate vitamin-K... Diabetics who engage in regular physical exercise are one-third less likely to die, research shows (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's good news for diabetics: new research shows that moderate exercise, such as walking, cycling, or jogging, can significantly reduce the risk of death for people with Type 2 diabetes. This study followed over 3,300 people and correlated their level of physical exercise with mortality to find that... 84% of sunscreen products are harmful to health, says alarming EWG study (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) For 29 years, the FDA has refused to publish safety standards for sunscreen products. That's nearly three decades of keeping the public in the dark about the extremely harmful, cancer-causing chemicals found in sunscreen products. Any idea why the Food and Drug Administration has taken so long to set... Pharmaceutical advertising turns national newspapers into drug industry puppets (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A New York Times headline blares, "Health Officials Urge Sharply Lower Cholesterol Levels," and the article discusses all the reasons why more and more people should be on statin drugs. Changes in diet, nutrition and levels of physical exercise are utterly absent from the story, leaving the reader with... Modern medicine is little more than a grand con perpetrated by medical journals, drug companies and the FDA (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's time to seriously question the myth that "we have the best health care system in the world" here in the United States. In reality, we have the worst health care system of any industrialized country: no other country kills as many people with prescription drugs, radical surgical procedures... The world according to the FDA and Big Pharma (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As clear-thinking people, natural health consumers sometimes look at the actions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and wonder what planet its decision makers seem to be from. It's like the FDA is living in a completely different world than the rest of us -- a world where nutrients are dangerous... Antidepressant drugs found to cause birth complications (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new warning is being issued about pregnant women taking antidepressant drugs. It turns out that taking such drugs during late pregnancy puts the health of their babies at risk and leads to birth complications that may require prolonged hospitalization, breathing support, and tube feeding. This warning... One-third of American diet is junk food and soft drinks: we're malnourished and obese at the same time (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) An alarming new study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis reveals that Americans are getting nearly one-third of their calories from junk foods: soft drinks, sweets, desserts, alcoholic beverages, and salty snacks. It explains why obesity is rampant, diabetes is epidemic... If prescription drugs are so good, where are all the healthy drug takers? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When observing the state of modern medicine and the unprecedented influence of pharmaceuticals, an interesting paradox arises. The drug companies claim that pharmaceuticals can do wonders for people: lower their cholesterol, end clinical depression, reverse osteoporosis, eliminate allergies, calm your... Obesity causes Alzheimers; massive wave of Alzheimer's to strike America in the years ahead (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Future generations will no doubt look back on modern America and wonder how we could eat ourselves and drug ourselves into such a sad state of mental and physical health. But today, the links between lifestyle choices and chronic disease are only beginning to be documented, so much of it is new to most... Medicare to fund obesity treatments, but which ones really work? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With the new decision by Medicare to consider obesity a disease, providers of solutions to obesity will no doubt be lining up to offer treatments. But which treatments will Medicare fund? Which treatments really work for weight loss? There's no doubt that the increasingly popular surgical procedure... Free guide to pH balance and the health effects of acidic foods now available at NaturalNews.com (By Jack Challem) NaturalNews has published a free online guide entitled, "The pH Nutrition Guide to Acid / Alkaline Balance" by Jack Challem, the Nutrition Reporter. In this exclusive report, you'll learn one of the most important health secrets found in nutritional science: the pH secret to good health! Here's what's... Natural sunlight destroys breast cancer tumors through creation of Vitamin D (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Researchers at St. George's Hospital in London have found that breast tissues produce their own cancer-fighting compound (calcitriol) that destroys breast cancer tumors. In order to make calcitriol, however, tissues in the breast need Vitamin D, and the best way to get Vitamin D is to expose... Herbal viagra supplements give same boost, but without the pharmaceuticals (or the cost) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's an alternative to viagra that works far better at a greatly reduced price: medicinal herbs. These herbs -- like yohimbe, horny goat weed and rainforest herbs like catuaba and muira puama -- produce strong aphrodisiac effects, but without stripping your wallet bare. Let's face it:... Big Pharma scare tactics: How the pharmaceutical industry influences American consumers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, especially in this case. Lloyd Grove, a columnist for the New York Daily News, says that the pharmaceutical lobby in the United States, a group called PhRMA, actually commissioned the writing of a fiction novel designed to scare Americans into avoiding... The real reason why processed meats are so dangerous to your health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Have you ever wondered why the consumption of processed meats is so strongly linked to cancers of the colon, breast, prostate and pancreas? The evidence continues to mount, as demonstrated by a recent study showing a 67% increase in pancreatic cancer for people consuming moderate amounts of processed... Most Women Unaware of Key Nutrient Needed for Babies’ Development During Pregnancy (By NaturalNews) Most women are aware of only two of the “Big 3” nutrients considered essential during pregnancy and breastfeeding, according to a Kelton Research survey sponsored by the Society for Women’s Health Research, a Washington, D.C.- based national advocacy organization. The majority of women surveyed know... Health is a result of action, not luck: Principles for achieving optimum health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a great tendency in our society to look at the results of individuals who have achieved some sort of health outcome, and then to ignore all the effort that went into the creation of those results. We especially see this with professional athletes and celebrities. On television and in the media... Dairy industry ridiculously claims milk prevents type 2 diabetes based on distorted study (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Earlier this year, the dairy industry was once again caught hyping a distorted study to claim that milk prevents diabetes. Based on research conducted by the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, milk proponents claimed that if you drank enough milk, you would... Health care economics: Diseases are too profitable to prevent or cure (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's something seriously wrong with our modern system of healthcare in the United States and in Western countries, but this article's not what you might think -- it's not about the obvious things that are wrong. This is about something much larger. Let's take a look from a large, top-down view. In... Junk food, cereal and snacks increasingly marketed to children through "pester power" (By Dani Veracity) Before the 1980s, with the exception of Disney and McDonald's masterminds Walt Disney and Ray Kroc, companies felt little incentive to market their products to children because they felt children had no buying power. This perspective made sense at the time: Children have little or no income and limited... 58 percent of older hospital patients have problems eating, 31 percent leave most of their meal (By NaturalNews) Older patients need greater support, fewer interruptions and more sensitive care at mealtimes, according to research published in the October issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing. Researchers from the University of Adelaide, Australia, spent two weeks studying 48 hospital patients... Size of tableware affects portion sizes consumed: Big bowls leads to big waistlines (By NaturalNews) Past studies have shown environmental factors such as food, music, temperature and the appetite of company can affect how much a person eats, but a recent Cornell University Study found that the size of your spoons and bowls can be a factor, too. Eighty-five food and nutrition experts... The health dangers of trans fats have been known for decades, yet food companies still poison customers with hydrogenated oils (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With new trans fat labeling laws now going into effect, which require food manufacturers to list the trans fat content right on the nutrition facts label, it's time to be brutally honest about the continued use of trans fat and hydrogenated oils in the food manufacturing industry. For decades,... Mother's diet affects arteries of fetus (By NaturalNews) Researchers from the University of Southampton, UK say that insufficient caloric intake during pregnancy increases the risk of a fetus getting atherosclerosis, or clogged arteries. Although they could not explain the link and stated that the phenomenon needed further investigation... Low-Carb Dieters Eat More Vegetables (By NaturalNews) Are people on a low-carb diet replacing starches and sugars with unhealthy high-fat foods? A new survey suggests they may do something radically different. A recent study of an internet-based support group (Active Low-Carber’s Forum: http://forum.lowcarber.org/) suggests that the major change... Interview with Corinna Benoit of Nordic Naturals on all-natural cod liver oil (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: We are here with Corinna Benoit of Nordic Naturals. That is NordicNaturals.com. Thank you, Corinna, for joining me today. Benoit: Thank you, Mike. I'm glad to answer some questions for you. Mike: You have... The discovery of DNA variability, holographic blueprints and the symphony of life (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Announced with great fanfare in late November, 2006, scientists have discovered that human DNA is far more variable than previously thought. Contrary to previous beliefs, as much as 10 percent of human genes vary wildly from one person to the next. The mainstream press is hailing the discovery and some... Disease Economy: How the United States economy runs on "treating" chronic disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is an article about the disease economy. That's a term I coined because I could find no other existing term to describe what I'm observing in our economy today. I call it the disease economy because such a huge percentage of the economic activity and economic growth I see in this country is based... The collapse of health and the downfall of the U.S. economy (preview) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new economic study by the U.S. government reveals that health care spending is rising so rapidly in the United States that in less than ten years, it will represent 20% of the domestic economy. That's an astonishing $1 out of every $5 in economic productivity, almost all of which is based on treating... Santa Claus turns to nutritional therapies to beat type-2 diabetes before Christmas (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Earlier this month, Santa Claus went public with his diagnosis of type-2 diabetes and asked for the help of nutritionists to teach him how to overcome the blood sugar disorder before Christmas. NaturalNews has now learned that Santa has already begun a course of nutritional therapy designed to reverse... The story of $100 billion: A mysterious number that may explain what's wrong with America (By Dani Veracity) What's wrong in America? Interestingly enough, many of our nation's problems can be summed up in one unlucky number: $100 billion. Sure, sometimes the government's $100 billion expenses signify a positive, worthwhile expense, such as the $100 billion that the federal and local governments spend on elementary... Herbal Medicine and the Mind-Body versus Body-Mind Debate (By Kal Sellers) What affects the body more - our beliefs and thoughts or the foods and drinks we consume? Without even acknowledging the debate, many people have nevertheless been stressed by it, trying to decide how to approach their own health and healing. At one extreme, there is a belief that it... Psychiatry and disease mongering: Road Rage Disorder is latest spontaneously "discovered" disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Disease mongering has reached a new level of ridiculousness with the widely-reported announcement that millions of American now have undiagnosed Road Rage Disorder, also sometimes called Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED). Desperate to scrounge up new diseases that can be treated with high... Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces 14 Research Grants to Prevent Childhood Obesity; Studies Will Look at Impact of School Food Policies, School Food Environments (By NaturalNews) The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has awarded 14 research grants that will explore how federal, state and local school food policies can help prevent childhood obesity, especially among low-income and minority populations who have the highest risk for being overweight. Over the past three decades... Food labels should list all fats to help cut heart disease, say experts (By NaturalNews) Food labels should list trans fats as well as cholesterol and saturated fat to help reduce coronary heart disease, say researchers from the University of Oxford in this week's BMJ. Trans fats (also known as trans fatty acids) are solid fats found in margarines, biscuits, cakes, and fast food. Scientists... Salad eaters show higher levels of carotenoids, antioxidants in their bodies (By Jerome Douglas) Salad eaters receive more nutrients daily than those with poorer diets, say Louisiana State University researchers. In this study, published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, salad consumption was assessed based on study participants' intake of salad, raw vegetables and... Phytochemicals in red wine may slow Alzheimer's disease (By Ben Kage) When administered the equivalent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's definition of a "moderate" amount of wine -- 5 ounces daily for women and 10 ounces daily for men -- memory loss and brain cell death slowed in mice with an Alzheimer's-like disease, researchers reported in the Federation... Selenium boost could slash rates of bladder cancer by 70 percent, concludes research (By Jerome Douglas) The mineral selenium, when taken from daily dietary sources such as nuts, whole wheat and wheat pasta, can cut the risk of bladder cancer by up to 70 percent according to new research from Belgium. The researchers and authors of the study, led by Eliane Kellen from the Katholieke... Breakthrough wellness supplements, part two: Wellness Resources (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Continuing with our series on innovative nutritional supplement companies, here's another company I'm raving about: www.WellnessResources.com. It was founded by Byron Richards, the author of ... Spinach scare may have done more harm than good by discouraging consumption of healthy greens (By Jerome Douglas) Both kids and adults may be more wary of eating fresh, packaged vegetables as a result of the recent e coli scare. Bonnie Taub-Dix with the American Dietetic Association says, "It might slow down the consumption of raw vegetables. You expect your vegetables to be clean. You certainly... Supplementation with Chromium Picolinate Improves Glycemic Control, Attenuates Weight Gain (By NaturalNews) Results from a new study in patients with type 2 diabetes demonstrate that daily supplementation with 1000 mcg of chromium as chromium picolinate, in combination with a common oral anti-diabetic medication, improves insulin sensitivity and glucose control better than the oral anti-diabetic agent alone... Tufts researchers are keeping track of vitamin K: Research summary (By NaturalNews) Much of what is known about the content of vitamin K in the U.S. food supply comes from research conducted in the Vitamin K Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. Extensive databases now exist for the food content of one type of vitamin K, phylloquinone... Deakin University has developed a prototype tasty snack food with special health benefits. (By NaturalNews) Dr Russell Keast, a senior lecturer in the school of exercise and nutrition sciences, has developed a new snack food with a parmesan cheese cracker, organic mashed potato and special healthy additives. He said, “This new snack has natural additives such as an anti-inflammatory agent, omega 3 fatty... Interview with Carol Macintosh of Evergreen Wheatgrass Juice (By Steve Diaz) Steve Diaz: I'm speaking to Carol Macintosh. She is the owner of Evergreen Wheatgrass Juice. Carol, you were talking about the difference between indoor wheatgrass and outdoor wheatgrass? Macintosh: Right. Wheatgrass, for the most part, has been grown on trays for 60 or 70 years.... Pesticides Exposure Associated With Parkinson's Disease (By NaturalNews) In the first large-scale, prospective study to examine possible links between chronic, low-dose exposure to pesticides and Parkinson’s disease (PD), researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have shown that individuals reporting exposure to pesticides had a 70 percent higher incidence... Thiamin deficiency common in hospitalized heart failure patients (By NaturalNews) Among patients hospitalized with heart failure, about one in three has deficient levels of thiamin, although thiamin deficiency was less common among those patients who were taking vitamin supplements, according to a new study in the Jan. 17, 2006, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology... Vegetable consumption keeps brains sharp well into old age, study suggests (By Ben Kage) It is no secret that vegetables are good for you, but recent research by scientists at the Rush Institute for Healthy Aging at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center suggests that their benefits may extend into old age, helping slow mental decline and keeping the brain young. The... Interview with Dr. Dennis Goodman on how to naturally lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Welcome everyone. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. Dennis Goodman, M.D., joins me today. He's the former Chief of Cardiology at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Lajolla, Calif., and one of the formulators of this outstanding formula called the "HDL Booster." We'll get to that in a minute... From Ancient Egypt to Your Dinner Plate...Garlic: It's Good for You! (By NaturalNews) Garlic, recognized for its healing powers in ancient times, is now being rediscovered by medical scientists, who have new evidence of its efficacy against cancer and heart disease. Dr. Richard Rivlin, of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, is guest co-editor of a special March... Sugary drinks lead to weight gain, obesity, say researchers (By NaturalNews) A study published in Tuesday's issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that increased consumption of soft drinks and other sugary beverages over the last 40 years has significantly contributed to America's weight problem. Harvard School of Public Health researchers... Calorie Restriction May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease (By NaturalNews) A recent study directed by Mount Sinai School of Medicine suggests that experimental dietary regimens might calm or even reverse symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The study, which appears in the July 2006 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, is the first to show that restricting caloric... Heat from pasteurization destroys beneficial nutrients in soy milk (By NaturalNews) Pasteurization and ultra high temperature (UHT) treatments, which are used to kill bacteria in milk, may be damaging the healthy isoflavones found in soy milk, according to Huang Huihua, a researcher from the South China University of Technology in Guangzhou. Isoflavones act like the... Bring on the Bran -- Whole Grain Is Better at All Ages (By NaturalNews) It doesn’t matter how old you are, whole grain bread is still better for you than white bread. A new study led by University of Maryland assistant professor Nadine Sahyoun, an expert in nutrition for older adults, shows that among older adults those who eat whole grains foods instead of refined... As cold fusion events demonstrate, modern science is ruled by conformity, not the search for scientific truth (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I've often wondered why it is that conventionally trained medical doctors are so reluctant to venture outside the limited thinking of conventional medicine. Why are they hesitant to adopt new ideas and new theoretical models for the underlying causes of human health or disease? I think I have at least... Sprinkle-on carbohydrate blocker now available: interview with Absolute Nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Junk food giants form "task force" that claims to combat child obesity (By NaturalNews staff) An alliance of major food corporations, entertainment companies, advertisers and the FCC has created a task force to combat childhood obesity. The task force, which calls itself "Media and Childhood Obesity: Today and Tomorrow," held its inaugural meeting March 21, 2007. The task force was first announced... The best disease prevention strategies are free, but rarely publicized (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Food Scam: Almond Board of California to falsely label pasteurized almonds as "raw" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Almond Board of California, which oversees virtually 100 percent of the almonds grown and consumed in the United States and Canada, is now implementing plans to pasteurize all almonds at temperatures up to 158 degrees (F) and yet have them intentionally and falsely labeled as "raw." The decision... Cures for cancer already exist, but not in the realm of chemical-based medicine, says holistic nutritionist (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Omega-3 fatty acids boost bone density in men (By NaturalNews staff) The presence of omega-3 fatty acids in young men is linked to "peak bone mass" or bone mineral density, according to a study published this month in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study found that 22-year-old men with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids had the greatest bone density... Interview: Organic New Zealand sea salt from Wind and Sea Imports (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm talking with David Heine, president of Wind and Sea Imports. We're talking about sea salts. This is a hot item right now. What's special about your brand? Heine: Table salts and sea salts of the world typically have bleaching agents, anti-caking agents, leaching agents... Eating whole grains could slash diabetes risk in black women (By Ben Kage) In the past, studies have shown that magnesium-rich whole grains could lower diabetes risk in white women, and new research from the Harvard School of Public Health, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Boston University suggests the benefits also apply to black women. "The take home message... Naturopathic physicians treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms of disease: an interview with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) 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... Diabetes and Hispanic Americans: more than just genetics (By Jessica Fraser) Roughly 41.3 million people in the United States today are Hispanic. That breaks down to one in every seven people. Hispanic Americans represent the second-largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States. And all of that growth comes with a staggering rate of diabetes. According... Get healthy now to prepare your immune system for bird flu outbreak (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When taking a look at the potential threat of the bird flu virus, it's difficult to get an accurate perspective. For many people in the United States, Canada or the UK, the bird flu virus is just some other strange disease in Asia that's killing pigs or birds, and the implications don't really hit home... FDA, Inc.? Food and Drug Administration to enter drug business under new "Revitalization Act" (By Byron Richards) NaturalNews is reprinting, with permission, an article published today by Byron Richards, author of Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA’s Betrayal of America. In this article, Richards exposes the real story behind a... Acomplia drug hype reveals mythology of prescription drugs, shortcut philosophy of American culture</ |