Save your lungs, medical marijuana may be as simple as a topical cream in the near future

(Natural News) Medical marijuana is a booming industry, and more people are believing in the famed plant’s medicinal value than ever before. Recent data from Pew Research Center revealed that support for marijuana legalization has increased dramatically over the course of just the last several years. In October 2016, polling data revealed that 57 percent… … Read more

NYT refuses to use the term “female genital mutilation” to describe female genital mutilation

(Natural News) When it comes to female genital mutilation, the general consensus is that the practice is a major violation of human rights — and in fact, is internationally recognized as such, according to the World Health Organization. More specifically, however, female genital mutilation (or FGM for short) is an issue of women’s rights, because… … Read more

Husband and wife ditch fancy house and cars to live happily in a van

(Natural News) If life is getting too stressful for you, you may want to consider selling your house and downscaling your life to fit in an old trailer. In an article on MindBodyGreen.com, business owner and blogger Sheena Armstrong talked about how in 2016, she and her husband did a full overhaul on their lifestyle, ditching… … Read more

Feeling sick? The average American home collects 40 pounds of toxic dust per year

(Natural News) A recent report by Today.com showed that the average American home collects as much as 40 pounds of dust annually. According to the report, dust is home to microscopic organisms called dust mites, which reproduce fast and pose a threat to the general public’s health. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) cautioned that dust… … Read more

L.A. residents wiped out 55% of their own urban forest in just one decade

(Natural News) Sunny California has become known for its expansive policies geared towards environmental protection and conservation. And yet, research shows that in Los Angeles alone, residents have managed to destroy over 50 percent of the city’s greenery in just 10 years. Apparently, in the “City of Angels,” trees are only worth saving when they aren’t in… … Read more

Exclusive: Baby born holding Mirena IUD? Mom sets the record straight – WTSP 10 News

WTSP 10 News Exclusive: Baby born holding Mirena IUD? Mom sets the record straightWTSP 10 NewsIt’s a photo that’s going viral on social media: a newborn baby holding an IUD, or intrauterine device, used to prevent pregnancy, in his hand. Doctor’s say the healthy 9-lb. baby boy was born against all odds. Little Dexter Tyler … Read more

Gov. Rick Scott declares opioid crisis a public health emergency – Orlando Sentinel

Gov. Rick Scott declares opioid crisis a public health emergencyOrlando SentinelThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office has issued naloxone nasal spray to all its deputies. (Joshua Lim/Orlando Sentinel). Kate SantichContact ReporterOrlando Sentinel. Privacy Policy. The opioid epidemic is a statewide public health emergency, Gov. Rick … and more » View original article Author: Powered by WPeMatico

Why You Should Probably Reconsider Your Gluten-Free Diet Unless You Really Need It – Shape Magazine

Shape Magazine Why You Should Probably Reconsider Your Gluten-Free Diet Unless You Really Need ItShape MagazineWhy going G-free for ~fun~ might not be the best thing for your health. Lauren Mazzo’s picture. By Lauren Mazzo | May 03, 2017. Topics: gluten-free,. whole grains,. nutrition studies. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that … Read more