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The populations of many developed countries are aging rapidly. As people age, their energy requirement decreases, but their micronutrient requirement increases. Hence they need a more nutrient-dense diet to meet their nutritional needs. To find out which component of a diet – conventional foods, fortified foods, or dietary supplements – could adequately supply the needs of the elderly, a team of European researchers conducted an observational study on the micronutrient intake of Dutch elderly. Their findings and recommendations were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Older people need conventional foods, fortified foods, and supplements to meet their micronutrient requirement The researchers hypothesized that, by knowing how conventional foods (e.g., whole grains, vegetables,…
One of the most disgusting sights in our world today is heaps of trash, floating around in the ocean. Even though large pieces of plastic are accumulating in the world’s waterways and forming massive aberrations, it is the presence of micro plastics that is most concerning for human health. One of the greatest causes of micro plastic pollution comes from the clothes that you wear. Polyester, nylon, and other synthetic fibers release tiny pieces of plastic into the environment. These micro plastics are readily consumed by wildlife and are ultimately ingested by humans. A Penn State materials scientist explains that…
Parents already have their work cut out for them ensuring the food their children eat is safe and healthy, and now a new study gives them yet another thing to worry about: chemicals in furniture and flooring. The study, which was led by researchers from Duke University, found that children who live in homes that have vinyl flooring or flame-retardant furniture have significantly greater concentrations of semi-volatile organic compounds, or SVOCs, in their urine and blood when compared to kids who live in homes that don’t have such materials. These chemicals are used widely in building materials, furniture and electronics,…
The lunatic Democrats who own the state of California continue to demonstrate daily what life under totalitarianism really looks like, and yet far too few state residents seem to notice. The latest example of Democrat tyranny involves a Christian school in northern California whose students and staff were recently victimized by a heavily-armed SWAT-style raid over a bogus report. The raid has been followed up by threats of closure from California officials who claim the school is no longer operating within the law — statutes that would force it to abandon its Christian principles and allow for the sexual exploitation…
A renowned neurologist from Brazil has boldly come forward to expose the multi-billion dollar organ transplant industry, which we now know is largely built upon fraudulent “brain death” diagnoses dating all the way back to the 1960s. According to Dr. Cicero G. Coimbra, M.D., Ph.D., comatose patients aren’t always “brain dead,” as we’ve all been conditioned to believe. In many cases, individuals in a coma could actually be “revived,” were their doctors properly equipped with the appropriate knowledge in how to do so. But they’re generally not, which means that many patients are being erroneously declared “dead.” And once “dead,”…
In a long-term survival situation, is it suitable for distilled water to be your primary water source? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan) Distillation is an old and reliable form of water purification that has been around since World War II. This process produces clear and clean water that is almost entirely free of minerals, biological matter, chemicals, and other impurities. Distilled water is often used for laboratory and industrial purposes that call for high-purity water. Usually, water carries all kinds of impurities, which may cause chemical reactions when it is used as a solvent or in other processes. Distillation is a cheap and reliable way…
Do you often skip the gym because you’re busy with work? If you can’t find the time to work out due to your busy schedule, you might want to try high-intensity interval training (HIIT). According to a study by Australian researchers, a few minutes of HIIT offer the same benefits as 30 minutes of moderate exercise. The small study was published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. How does HIIT affect the mitochondria? In the study, the researchers monitored eight young adult volunteers and their cellular response to exercise. But instead of looking at the physical changes in the…
If you have trouble digesting dairy products, cashew milk can serve as an excellent alternative. Whether you take it in its sweetened or unsweetened form, nutrient-dense cashew milk can provide a number of health benefits not found in cow’s milk. Here are 10 good reasons why you should start incorporating cashew milk into your daily diet. Cashew milk is packed with nutrients Cashew milk contains high levels of beneficial nutrients, such as protein, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, and vitamin D. Most nuts and seeds are loaded with omega-6 fatty acids, and cashews are no exception, which is why cashew milk…
Many parts of the United States are still stuck in the stone ages when it comes to their antiquated stance on cannabis (marijuana), and the World Health Organization (WHO) has a message for them all: stop prohibiting it already! Not only is the WHO recommending that legislators take a “more rational” approach to laws dealing with cannabis, but the international agency is also stressing the fact that, contrary to the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) official position on the matter, cannabis is medicinal. The WHO’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) recently made an official proposal that cannabis be rescheduled –…
Good hygiene is not just about cleaning and disinfecting yourself regularly. It also involves preventing the spread of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That is why people need to avoid sharing towels, toiletries, toothbrushes, and other items. The practice of sharing lip balms, lipsticks, and pots of cream increases the risk of picking up contagious diseases. These products often get smeared on swathes of skin that might be injured and already infected. Furthermore, the ingredients of cream include fats. Combined with the moist conditions inside a pot, the fatty material serves as a comfy home for microbes like the Herpes…
Even the slightest brush with high blood pressure can be enough to scare many people into taking blood pressure medication. After all, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease and raise your risk of heart attack or stroke. However, researchers have found an even better way to get your blood pressure under control, and it’s something you can start right now without a visit to your doctor. Just half an hour of exercise each morning can be just as effective at lowering your blood pressure for the remainder of the day as medication. This is according to a study…
Stress, in small doses, can improve focus and help people become energetic and alert. Too much of it, however, can hinder productivity and performance. While stress is a natural reaction to short-lived situations that require adjustment or response, it can become dangerous when it interferes with daily life. In fact, chronic stress affects both physical and mental health and is linked to high blood pressure (hypertension), asthma, ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, and back pain. (Related: Calm your anxiety and stress with these 10 natural herbs.) Chronic stress also makes people prone to disease and illnesses. During stressful situations, the…
Heart attacks strike men and women alike, but women are more likely to die from one. You might suspect this is simply down to the physical differences between men and women, but there is growing concern that the problem is largely due to flaws in how the conventional medical system approaches these differences and its general inability to recognize and act upon the symptoms in women. Despite what you might see on TV, most heart attacks aren’t dramatic, pain-filled episodes that end with patients on the floor clutching their chests. Instead, the pain can be quite gradual and is often…
Health authorities have been warning the public about a new African ebola outbreak that they claim is on the verge of “leaping the border to other countries.” So why, then, are officials in the United States quietly importing — and distributing to communities all throughout America — potentially-infected migrants from these same high-risk areas? InfoWars‘ Owen Shroyer recently attempted to get some answers about this, only to be forcibly removed from a makeshift processing center in San Antonio, Texas, where African migrants are, in fact, being dropped off before being loaded up in vans and shipped across the U.S. Watch the…
Are pharmaceuticals making you sick? Research shows that popular over-the-counter medications can deplete your body of magnesium, leading to a dangerous deficiency and potentially, disease. Even the FDA has been forced to admit that proton pump inhibitors — popular drugs used to treat excess stomach acid — are a threat to human health, especially when used for long periods of time. Taking proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, regularly can lead to magnesium deficiency, and ultimately, any number of diseases related to low magnesium levels. PPIs are not the only drugs that can negatively effect nutritional status; there are many popular…
Tylenol has been linked to multiple adverse effects over the last year, with the latest research now linking the popular pain-reliever to ADHD in children. When will enough be enough? Tylenol has been around for decades, and it is only now that safety studies are unveiling the true horrors of this readily available, widely used medication. Millions of people take Tylenol and the generic acetaminophen each year, and many of them are unknowingly putting their health at risk. In addition to the new research showing acetaminophen use is tied to ADHD in kids, Tylenol is the most common cause of…