The end of chemical fertilizers? New device uses bacteria to nourish soil

(Natural News) Some credit nitrogen fertilizers with creating what is known as the “green revolution,” a name which seems to be something of a misnomer. In today’s society, we often associate the term “green” with meaning good for the environment, and as we all know — chemical fertilizers and pesticides are anything but. The first… … Read more

Decided to survive? Make sure to avoid these common prepping mistakes and pitfalls – Part II

(Natural News) Deciding to become a prepper is not an easy decision. There is much involved, and not everyone gives ample consideration to the potential pitfalls and problems you can encounter once you’ve made the decision to become better prepared to face – whatever. A lot of times people just jump in with both feet… … Read more

Dear Cosmopolitan magazine: 'Cancer is not a diet plan' – Washington Post

Washington Post Dear Cosmopolitan magazine: ‘Cancer is not a diet plan’Washington PostCosmopolitan, one of the country’s most widely distributed consumer magazines, has long come under fire for its focus on physical attractiveness. On Monday, many people thought the publication went too far with a tweet: “How This Woman Lost 44 Pounds …How do you lose 44 … Read more

How to effortlessly start a flower bed from scratch

(Natural News) Contrary to popular belief, starting a flower bed from scratch is not that difficult. To be sure, a little planning and forethought is needed, but it isn’t the Herculean task everyone makes it to be. Do-it-yourselfers can immediately change the appearance of their homes with this simple guide. Even those who have questionable gardening skills… … Read more

Sluggish sales force beer companies to enter booming health market

(Natural News) Nothing says fitness like a pint of beer, at least in the eyes of Big Alcohol’s corporate bigwigs who are trying to retain health-conscious customers. In a hilarious effort to draw back folks who no longer want to slug all that fattening booze, the Anheuser-Busch corporation is launching a new program called “ULTRA… … Read more

TED Talk parody shows how easily the public is brainwashed by authoritative-looking “performance” and formulas

(Natural News) To the average person, what’s presented as “news” on television, the radio, and even on the internet from “trusted” sources has to be either mostly or entirely true, especially when the majority of reporting sources are in agreement with one another about a particular topic. But what consumers of this information fail to… … Read more

Scientists Have Finally Pinpointed the Brain's “Hot Zone” That Lights Up When We Dream – ScienceAlert

Live Science Scientists Have Finally Pinpointed the Brain’s “Hot Zone” That Lights Up When We DreamScienceAlertWe now know much more about when we dream, the parts of the brain involved, and what we dream about, thanks to new research – and experts say it’s one of the most important studies ever published on dreaming. Not … Read more

Benefits of PSA test to screen for prostate cancer are roughly equal to its harms, expert panel says – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Benefits of PSA test to screen for prostate cancer are roughly equal to its harms, expert panel saysLos Angeles TimesFor men between the ages of 55 and 69, getting screened for prostate cancer is a mixed bag of possible, down-the-road benefits and just-as-possible immediate harms. That means there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to … Read more