How about a peanut butter and kale sandwich? Study shows that peanut butter enhances the vitamin A value of kale

(Natural News) It looks like aside from the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, there’s another — and healthier — way to enjoy peanut butter. According to a recent study, adding peanut butter to kale can boost the latter’s vitamin A value. According to researchers from South Korea, U.S., and Zimbabwe, peanut butter can help… … Read more

SI Chiropractor Forced to Close Practice Because of Frame-Up Job. Rush to Judgement?

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Staten Island Chiropractor was driven from her community practice after being framed as a psychotic, out-of-control racist by a local school crossing guard. Did islanders rush to judgement? Detectives on the island uncovered a sinister plot to ruin the reputation of the chiropractor. It certainly worked, as some of the community rushed to judgement on … Read more

Wars keep on killing: Gulf War illness causes DNA damage in vets, according to new research

(Natural News) Gulf War Illness (GWI), or Gulf War Syndrome, is the name given to a cluster of chronic symptoms affecting Gulf War veterans and civilian workers. The cause behind these symptoms — which range from fatigue to joint pains to memory problems — has been studied and debated on for the longest time. Yet… … Read more

Marijuana farmers are destroying natural ecosystems as quest for profits outweighs “green” agricultural practices

(Natural News) People who turn to medical marijuana are often drawn to the fact that it’s natural. This is indeed a great quality from a health standpoint, but environment-minded marijuana buyers, take note: New research shows that marijuana farming in remote locations is having a negative effect on the environment. After studying the ecological consequences… … Read more

The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find

(Natural News) The most common lifestyle risk factors of heart diseases and stroke are unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco smoke, and heavy alcohol drinking, and in a new study, researchers have discovered another link between gut bacteria and health. The new study has found that the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract could have… … Read more

Scientists explore why fear is fun for some; the fight-or-flight chemicals are also present in happiness

(Natural News) What do fear and excitement have in common? Experts reveal, in an article by the Daily Mail, that the “fight-or-flight” response triggered by fear can become a rush of excitement under a different situation. Fear is a fundamental emotion experienced by all complex organisms against perceived danger or threat to their physical being… … Read more

Improve circulation and productivity with a cold shower: Study finds it provides an energy boost similar to coffee, resulting in fewer days off work

(Natural News) While other people prefer to start their day with a relaxing hot shower, some opt for the more extreme cold shower. A study even says that cold showers will make you more likely to go to work. Cold showers allegedly help to toughen people up, and a Dutch study led by the Academic… … Read more

What’s your risk-taking IQ? Research suggests how much risk we’re willing to take is pre-wired

(Natural News) Have you ever wondered what drives people to take certain risks, such as going bungee jumping or risking a financial gamble? While a person’s tendency to take risks will often vary, a new study has proven that over time a stable general factor affects general risk preference. Swiss and German researchers have recently… … Read more