Month: November 2017

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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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

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(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

It’s TOTALLY possible: How to homestead when you’re flat broke

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(Natural News) Most people interested in an independent lifestyle are wary of the costs that come with it. As intimidating as it may sound, homesteading is all about self-sufficiency, involving little to no money at all. Homesteading projects at home usually involve the whole family, and resources used are things that are readily available. A… … Read more

New research exposes the risks of geoengineering to artificially intervene in global warming: It may devastate the planet

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(Natural News) Geoengineering, also known as climate engineering, is exactly what it sounds like. This engineering involves using technology to manipulate the climate system and counter the effects of global warming. Though sound in theory, researchers from the University of Exeter have discovered that the application of geoengineering in one hemisphere could lead to massive… … Read more

Breastmilk: The gift that keeps on giving… Babies who were exclusively breastfed have less than half the risk of eczema as teenagers than those that were not

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(Natural News) Adding to the wealth of evidence that prove the benefits of beast milk, a new study finds that breastfeeding could lower the risk of eczema in children by half, as reported by the Science Daily. A team of researchers from King’s College London, Harvard University, University of Bristol, and McGill University assessed whether prolonged… … Read more