(Natural News) Amazon is setting the stage for a major platform shift — and for thousands of small vendors, it could be a devastating change. In a bid to refocus their wholesaling efforts on big brands and encourage more third-party sellers, Amazon will cease ordering from small wholesale vendors. Putting an emphasis on goods from… … Read more
(Natural News) Emulsifiers are often used to thicken foods and give them a more desirable texture. Although some are synthetic, many are natural and are added to food geared toward health-conscious shoppers. Many of these are considered “generally regarded as safe” by the FDA, but that does not mean there are no side effects associated… … Read more
(Natural News) Beware of the moisturizers you’re using because they could cause a fire. A study published in the Fire Safety Journal showed that commonly used emollients or non-cosmetic moisturizers are a fire hazard once they have dried on fabric, such as clothing and bedding. For the study, forensic scientists at Anglia Ruskin University in the… … Read more
(Natural News) Parents have a seemingly endless to-do list, and modern conveniences can save a lot of time and hassle. While it’s easy to see the upsides of plastic goods – with their low prices, wide availability, and nearly indestructible nature – all this plastic exposure is compromising our children’s health. Plastic is everywhere, and… … Read more
(Natural News) The cute hamsters found in most pet stores and many children’s bedrooms may harbor the key to treating Alzheimer’s disease. Spanish researchers investigated the ability of the golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) to get rid of harmful protein structures that appear in its brain during hibernation – structures that happen to be associated with Alzheimer’s and… … Read more
(Natural News) Lack of sleep can negatively affect your physical and mental condition, especially during a disaster scenario. But learning about sleep cycles and having good sleep habits can prevent common problems associated with poor sleep quality. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Sleep deprivation is linked to a decline in cognitive ability. This means you can make wrong… … Read more
(Natural News) Walking has long been linked to multiple health benefits, but a recent study from the University of Maryland suggests that it could be the key to preventing dementia. In the study, which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers looked at the effects of exercise, specifically walking, on the brain function of a… … Read more
(Natural News) A team of researchers from Pusan National University in South Korea looked at the protective effects of sea cucumber against asthma using a mouse model. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Sea cucumber extracts have powerful biological effects, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral. To understand the… … Read more
(Natural News) Heart disease remains to be the leading cause of death in the U.S., making it a top priority for researchers to find ways to help lower the risk of having the disease. Adhering to a healthy diet is an excellent way of preventing heart disease, and this often includes fatty fish like salmon. In a study published in… … Read more
(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University examined the in vivo effects of epimedin C on vasculogenesis using a mouse model. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Epimedin C is a major flavonoid found in Herba Epimedii (yin yang huo), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to treat… … Read more