Month: February 2018

Glyphosate from Monsanto’s Roundup decimates microbes in soils and the human gut – new science

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(Natural News) Gut bacteria is gaining increasing attention for the role it plays in our overall health. Given its influence on everything from immune function to digestion to brain function, research has been consistently showing the power of healthy gut bacteria – and the dangers of getting it wrong. Unfortunately, one very common chemical that… … Read more

Another danger for coral reefs: Plastic trash transports microorganisms that spread disease across the ocean floor

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(Natural News) The phrase “deep, blue sea” may slowly become a thing of the past, as more seas and oceans are being filled up with waste plastic. Its adverse effects have surely been felt by nearly all marine life, but a team of international researchers led by Cornell University has discovered one more unfortunate effect of plastic. They found out that… … Read more

Processed food is fueling the obesity epidemic, putting people at increased risk of heart disease and stroke, research suggests

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(Natural News) Eating too many processed foods will make you fat; this in turn makes you more susceptible to a plethora of diseases. We know that to be the case here in the U.S. But this seems to be happening in the U.K. as well. According to a team of researchers from the University of… … Read more

Peace be with you… from a distance: Flu epidemic has gotten so bad in Maine that churches are shunning practices involving touching, sharing

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(Natural News) Due to the flu season, Catholic churches in Maine have had to “alter their religious practices to reduce the spread of the deadly virus that is ravaging the nation.” Since January, churches have been forbidding worshipers from drinking from the same wine cup during communion and joining hands during prayer. Priests are advised to greet churchgoers verbally… … Read more

Research finds the performance enhancing benefits of caffeine are more profound in those who don’t drink coffee, tea or energy drinks on a daily basis

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(Natural News) A study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism revealed that the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine were more pronounced in people who did not drink caffeine-rich beverages — such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks — on a daily basis compared with habitual drinkers. A team of researchers at… … Read more

Get a workout buddy: Another study confirms that making exercise a social outing keeps you on track, improves quality of life

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(Natural News) You may want to consider joining a workout group — or, even better, getting your friends in on the act. This is because a team of researchers from Anglia Ruskin University found that walking in groups could help in keeping people on track with the program and improving their quality of life. For the study,… … Read more

U.S. solar industry explained: 5 important answers about costs, tariffs and green energy

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(Natural News) The U.S. has made some considerable progress in the renewable energy industry over the past few years, but a majority of these positive changes were seen in the still-budding industry of solar power. As of late last year, the solar sector was still steadily growing, and it has become much more economically viable to… … Read more

Detoxify with acupressure: Top 7 pressure points to flush toxins and strengthen the immune system

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(Natural News) An individual with recurring illnesses and chronic diseases may experience a build-up of toxins in the body. Their condition may also worsen if their diet consists of food that contains preservatives, which can hamper the normal functions of major organs in the body. If these organs aren’t in peak condition, the aches and pains… … Read more