Month: August 2018

Political correctness interfering with health care: Questions about sexual orientation spark debate about what is necessary and what is intrusive

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(Natural News) General practitioners in Britain are now required to ask their patients if they are gay, straight, or other. The ruling follows the Equality Act 2010 which prohibits any form of discrimination based on such factors as sexuality. The underlying concept of equality is praiseworthy but its implementation is “political correctness gone mad,” said… … Read more

Plant-based melatonin found to be a viable, contaminant-free alternative to synthetically made varieties

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(Natural News) Spanish scientists are asking the medical industry to take a closer look at plant-based melatonin for improving sleep and cognitive function. In a recently published botanical review, study authors state that phytomelatonin surpasses many animal-based or synthetic forms of the hormone and can be used as a nutraceutical compound. The 100 percent natural… … Read more

Mother Nature’s solution in the Arctic: Climatologists discover microorganisms are consuming the methane released by melting icebergs

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(Natural News) Global warming alarmists love to talk about arctic methane. This is the incalculable amount of greenhouse gas currently being stored in icebergs in the Arctic. As the world warms, there is concern that some of these gases will be released into the atmosphere and cause substantial damage. Scientists have seen that around 56… … Read more

Nutritionists say that selenium, vitamin K2, and nicotinamide riboside should be taken on their own and not as part of a multivitamin

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(Natural News) Nutritionists suggested that vitamins such as selenium, vitamin K2, and nicotinamide riboside could be taken on their own and not as part of a multivitamin. Recent studies have uncovered new indications for these ingredients as standalone products. The nutritional benefits of selenium were first discovered in a long-term trial on nutritional prevention of… … Read more

Study: Protein supplements are not as effective when eaten as snacks

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(Natural News) Protein supplements have been known to be beneficial for building muscle and managing weight. However, the timing of taking protein supplements may affect their efficacy. In a research review published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, it was suggested that protein supplements should be consumed during meals in order to be more effective, as people who… … Read more

An eye-opening look at the evolution of medicine: Dangerous substances such as heroin, cocaine, meth, tape worms were once used

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(Natural News) While it may be difficult to imagine now, there was a time when heroin was marketed as cough medicine and methamphetamine hydrochloride was a weight loss solution for women. These aren’t the only harmful substances that were used for medicinal purposes, however. Many more so-called cures have come, gone, and become more known… … Read more

Why its actually healthier to walk barefoot

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(Natural News) Take it off — and we mean your shoes. Several studies show that walking barefoot is actually healthier. It does sound strange — and most people would shy away from the very thought — but “earthing” (walking barefoot) can increase antioxidant levels, reduce inflammation, promote sleep, and improve posture. Earthing is defined as… … Read more

Shocking new trend has women popping highly addictive Adderall pills in an effort to curb their appetite and lose weight

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(Natural News) Latest figures show that an alarmingly high number of women are now taking Adderall, a medication used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), to speed up weight loss. According to recent reports, women turn to friends and even suspicious websites to take hold of the medication. The drug is known to suppress appetite. According to… … Read more