Cash crop: The real reason cannabis approval is so slow is because Big Pharma wants to patent it

(Natural News) The fact that Big Pharma has been a driving force behind marijuana prohibition is hard to ignore — especially when it comes to the number of opioid manufacturers that have spent thousands of dollars fighting against medical marijuana. The plague of opioid addiction has struck the United States hard, leaving countless numbers of… … Read more

Are your food allergies a result of lifestyle choices? Nearly half of people experience their first reactions after reaching adulthood

(Natural News) A new report from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has found that more than 45 percent of people develop food allergies after the age of 17. According to the new research, more than 35 percent of allergies to many types of seafood – including shrimp, crab, and lobster – do not appear… … Read more

Diabetes has doubled in the U.S. over the last three decades, but industry “experts” claim to have “more control” over the disease than ever

(Natural News) New research reveals that in America, the rate of diabetes cases has increased twofold in the last 29 years. But why are “experts” saying the opposite? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to process sugar, and this disease can cause heart problems and kidney damage. Researchers from Johns Hopkins… … Read more

More science confirms fluoride exposure damages brains and lowers IQs in newborns

(Natural News) Getting cavities is no fun, but just how far are you willing to go to prevent them? Most people who have had a cavity filled consider regular brushing and flossing to be a small price to pay to avoid repeating the unpleasant experience in the dentist’s chair. However, few would say that they’d… … Read more

Tai Chi found to be pleasant and effective rehab for heart attack patients

(Natural News) Lovingly called “meditation in motion” by those who regularly practice it, the noncompetitive martial art of Tai Chi is now being validated as an effective and alternative rehabilitation treatment for heart attack patients. Tai Chi is comprised of a series of gentle physical movements that can be increased in pace over time. Already… … Read more

Oysters found to help restore balance to aquatic ecosystems by removing pollution

(Natural News) Researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) have determined the role of oysters in reducing nutrient pollution through inference of the denitrification potential of microbiomes in the gut and shell of eastern oysters. The study is the first to identify and quantify the potential denitrifying nature of bacteria in oysters using a new computer… … Read more

Nutrients in apples and grapes found to increase stamina

(Natural News) A recent study found that certain nutrients in apples and grapes increase the body’s stamina, according to a report by NutraIngredients-USA. Scientists from the Faculty of Sports Science at the University of Burgundy reported that two 500 milligram (mg) doses of polyphenols increased the endurance of athletes studied by almost 10 percent. Furthermore,… … Read more