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My name is Laura Murphy, I am Biologist and a practitioner of Natural Medicine, I am a qualified Naturopath, Homeopath, Herbalist and Nutritionist. I am passionate about natural medicine and spend innumerable hours researching evidence based natural therapies and disease and rather than hoard all this valuable information on my computer, I decided to set up this humble website. If you have any questions or suggestions please "contact me"

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26/05/2012
- Climate Armageddon: How the World's Weather Could Quickly Run Amok - Scientific American
- Fatty Liver Disease on Rise in Teens - MedpageToday
- Physician Definitively Links Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Bacteria in Gut - Newswise
- Persistent Sensory Experience is Good for Aging Brain - Newswise
- Proteins Play Pivotal Role in Neuromuscular Disorder - Newswise
- Video - Chemical companies, Big Tobacco and the toxic products in your home - Chicago Tribune
24/05/2012
- Blatant Corruption Exposed as EU Blocks France's Ban on Monsanto's GM Maize - Nation of Change
- Big Scientific Free Speech Win! - ANH
22/05/2012
- High Prevalence of Severe Asthma with Fungal Sensitization
21/05/2012
- The Book Big Tobacco Doesn't Want You to Read - Mother Jones
18/05/2012
- Clean Water for Everyone - Newswise
- Salk Study May Offer Drug-Free Intervention to Prevent Obesity and Diabetes - Newswise
- New Technique Reveals Unseen Information in DNA Code - Newswise
- Study Finds Chronic Child Abuse Strong Indicator of Negative Adult Experiences - Newswise
- Internet Usage Patterns May Signify Depression - Newswise
- Study Finds Head Impacts in Contact Sports May Reduce Learning in College Athletes - Newswise
- Training the Brain Could Help Reduce Pain - Newswise
16/05/2012
- Why parents can’t rely on video game ratings - Futurity
- VIDEO - Healthcare Hijack: Are These NON-Doctors Really in Control? (Pharma Sales Reps) - iHealthTube

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Coca Cola + cancer Warning

I missed this article in a march edition of the Daily Telegraph, considering how popular Coca Cola is I thought it important to highlight "Coke reveals its secret: It may need to carry a cancer warning"

Personal Care Products + Parabens + Breast cancer

Dr. Mercola reports on new research examining parabens found in cancerous human breast tissue points the finger at antiperspirants and other cosmetics for increasing your risk of breast cancer.

Bladder cancer + B12

A study in the British Journal of cancer conclude "Vitamin B12 from diet may be protective against bladder cancer, whereas consuming processed meat may increase risk."

Breast cancer + Celery

Futurity report "A natural substance found in celery and parsley shows promise as a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive breast cancer.
University of Missouri researchers found the substance, called apigenin, shrank a type of breast cancer tumor that is stimulated by progestin, a synthetic hormone given to women to ease symptoms related to menopause. "

Diabetes + Teen Obesity

A recent study reported in NPR shows that teenage diabetes rates are souring as a consequence of obesity in young people.

Consumer demand + Parabens

Great news from Newhope 360 - Consumer demand pushing Parabens out of personal care products - people power make change happen

Multiple Sclerosis + Cannabis

An article in Newswise report on a study which concludes: "Smoked Cannabis Reduces Some Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis"

BPA + Fertility Treatment

Environment Health News report on a study from Harvard University that "Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) at levels commonly found in the general population may cut a woman's chance of getting pregnant if she is undergoing fertility treatment"

Natural Medicine + cancer

Lots of information and research on cancer and CAM.
Also go to Evidence Based Natural Health for hundreds of Studies of CAM for cancer prevention and treatment

Yoga + Breast cancer Survivors + Persistent Fatigue

On the subject of Yoga a study uploaded on our sister site Evidence Based Natural Health concludes "These results support the acceptability of this intervention and suggest that it may have beneficial effects on persistent post-treatment fatigue.

Yoga + COPD

Science Daily News report on a study and concludes that "Acupuncture Appears Linked With Improvement in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease"

More on the Bees and Hateful, Murderous Pesticides

Study "Pesticide exposure has received significant attention and recently-published analyses of pollen from managed bees located near agricultural environments demonstrated that many agricultural chemicals (including insecticides, miticides, fungicides and herbicides)are detectable in honey bee wax and pollen samples. Of the many compounds detected, the neo-nicotinoid group has arguably received the most attention. These compounds act as nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists in insects, causing persistent excitation of these receptors and eventually death."
VIDEO - Help The Bees - Become an Urban Bee Keeper

Beekeepers to Sue EPA

The Washington Times report "beekeepers take first step to sue EPA over pesticides".....AMEN!!

VIDEO - Help The Bees - Become an Urban Bee Keeper

Depression + Hibiscus tiliaceus

Results from a study in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicate an antidepressant-like profile of action for the extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus without sedative side effect.

Astragalus membranaceus + Atherosclerosis

A study in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that Astragali Radix extract might be an effective anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of atherosclerosis,

Silymarin + Anti-inflammation + Antiallergic

Silymarin is typically regarded as a herb for the liver however, MediHerb eMonitor report that Silymarin Exhibits Clinically-relevant Antiallergic and Anti-inflammatory Activities

Beetroot Juice and Blood Pressure

Natural Standard report that researchers found that consuming beetroot juice was significantly linked to reduced blood pressure over the 24-hour period. The authors noted that the reduction in blood pressure was almost dependent on the amount of beetroot juice consumed.

Free + Informative

Lots of new information uploaded on the "Free and Informative" page - check it out

Prebiotics-Fibre Supplements + Colon cancer

Futurity report that Fiber supplements may help the body’s own killer cells fight bacterial infection and reduce inflammation, greatly decreasing the risk of colon cancer. Prebiotics are fiber supplements that serve as food for the trillions of tiny bacteria living in the gut. When taken, they can stimulate the growth of the “good” bacteria.

Bees + Insecticides

While Ohio agriculture officials look for the cause of another mass die-off of commercial honeybees, beekeepers say they know what’s killed them — a popular insecticide.

Honey + Wound Healing

Medscape report on a prospective observational study in the International Wound Journal "Floral honey as a secondary dressing can promote healing, minimize slough and necrosis, and reduce the affected area of many types of wounds"

Berries + Cognitive Decline

Medscape report that Increased consumption of blueberries and strawberries appears to slow cognitive decline in older women, according to an analysis of data from the Nurses' Health Study (NHS).

Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Problems + Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Newswise report on a study that suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts, may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems.

Garlic Compound 100 times more effective than Antibiotics in Fighting Campylobacter bacterium

Researchers at Washington State University have found that a compound in garlic is 100 times more effective than two popular antibiotics at fighting the Campylobacter bacterium, one of the most common causes of intestinal illness. Their work was recently published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

Myocardial Ischemia + Radix Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Danshen)

Radix Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen) has been used as a principal herb in treating cardiovascular diseases in Chinese medicine. Salvianolic acid B (SA-B), a water-soluble active component of Danshen, was found to
have anti-myocardial ischemia (anti-MI) effect. This study in the Journal Chinese Medicine aims to investigate mechanisms of SA-B on MI.

Complementary + Alternative Medical Therapies for Children with ADHD

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) offers parents various treatment options for this condition, including dietary modifications, nutritional supplementation, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. CAM appears to be most effective when prescribed holistically and according to each individual’s characteristic symptoms.

Tea Tree Oil + Acne

The conclusions of a study in The Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology state that Topical 5% tea tree oil is an effective treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris.

Laundry Toxins Linked to Cancers, Genetic Damage

Digital Journal report on chemicals in everyday products used in the home. Could doing your laundry be hazardous to your health? Read and Watch the Video

Psilocybin + Anxiety in Advanced-Stage Cancer

Pilot Study of Psilocybin Treatment for Anxiety in Patients With Advanced-Stage Cancer. The study established the feasibility and safety of administering moderate doses of psilocybin to patients with advanced-stage cancer and anxiety. Some of the data revealed a positive trend toward improved mood and anxiety. These results support the need for more research in this long-neglected field.

Anxiety + Increased Cancer Severity in Mice

Science Daily report on a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, anxiety-prone mice developed more severe cancer then their calm counterparts.

Peridontal Disease + Fish Oil

Newswise report on a study: Fish Oil Could Be Therapy for Periodontal Disease

Women + Stress + Heart Attacks

Newswise report on a study from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology: the findings could help explain why women are more likely than men to have coronary symptoms after emotional upsets

Neem a Green Treasure

A study in the Electronic Journal of Biology, on the Neem Tree report on its many medicinal properties: antiallergenic, antidermatic, antifeedent, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antipyorrhoeic, antiscabic, cardiac, diuretic, insecticidal, larvicidal, nematicidal, spermicidal and other biological activities.

Withania somnifera / Ashwagandha + Infertility + Stress

A study reports that "Withania somnifera Improves Semen Quality in Stress-Related Male Fertility". Stress has been reported to be a causative factor for male infertility. Treatment resulted in a decrease in stress, improved the level of anti-oxidants and improved overall semen quality in a significant number of individuals. The treatment resulted in pregnancy in the partners of 14% of the patients.

More on Bees

Dr. Mercola has his say on the sad state of the Bee population. Also the link to Dr. Mercola's site has a FREE viewing of the Film "The Vanishing Bees"

VIDEO - Help The Bees - Become an Urban Bee Keeper

Alzheimer's Disease + Exercise

Newswise report on a study from the online issue of Neurology that Daily physical exercise may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, even in people over the age of 80. “The study showed that not only exercise but also activities such as cooking, washing the dishes and cleaning are associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease,”

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I scour the internet for health news that I hope you find interesting and valuable. It all takes a lot of time and energy and so to keep those pesky beasts from my door I have added some interesting links to websites selling all kinds of natural products from skin care to herbs to supplements to toys to books. More will be added. Please take a moment to check them out, there are some exciting health conscious products on offer. I spent time looking at the different sites and products and they got my "thumbs up", however, if you spot anything that is not natural and is harmful whether to the environment or ourselves, please contact me so I can remove the advertisement ....... Happy Healthy Shopping.......enjoy!

Gum Disease and Tooth Decay + Licorice

Two substances in licorice -- used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine -- have shown to kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. Science Daily report on the study

Diabetes + Licorice Root

Science Daily report that Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin have now discovered that liquorice root also contains substances with an anti-diabetic effect. These amorfrutins not only reduce blood sugar, they are also anti-inflammatory and are very well tolerated

The Mind-Body Connection

Newswise report that A University of Missouri team has tapped into the science and practice of this mind-body interaction to develop an innovative and award-winning program.

Evidence Based Natural Health + cancer

Our sister site Evidence Based Natural Health has many new studies uploaded on natural therapies and cancer. In addition there are five studies uploaded on Homeopathy and cancer

Soy Not a Risk for Breast cancer Survivors

An article from last year from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center clears up the confusion about the safety of soy food consumption by breast cancer survivors "eating soy foods did not increase the risk of cancer recurrence or death among breast cancer survivors.

Cruciferous Vegetables and Breast cancer Survival

An article in Science Daily report on a study "Eating Cruciferous Vegetables May Improve Breast Cancer Survival"

‘Pseudo-epilepsy’ is actually stress

Futurity report that "Increasing numbers of patients admitted to an epilepsy unit with intractable seizures suffer from stress rather than a true seizure disorder, mental health providers say."

Menopause, Exercise + Hot Flashes

Futurity report on a study of 2 groups of menopausal women and the number of hot flashes they had after exercise. The study concluded that attitude may play an important role in how exercise affects menopausal women

How Stress Influences Disease

An Article in MedicalXpress on "How stress influences disease: Research reveals inflammation as the culprit"

Annual Childhood Flu Vaccines May Interfere with development of crossresistance

MedicalXpress report on a study from November Journal of Virology "Vaccinating children annually against influenza virus interferes with their development of cross-reactive killer T cells to flu viruses generally,"

Rosemary Oil + Cognitive Performance

Great article on the effects of Rosemary Oil on the brain published in MedicalXpress. The study has "shown for the first time that blood levels of a rosemary oil component correlate with improved cognitive performance."

Childhood Exposure to Lead

The Australian newspaper report - Childhood exposure to environmental lead has been linked to mental, behavioural and physical deficits, and now the toxic lead dust has been connected to violent assault

Bats + White Nose Syndrome

Wildlife biologists study the alarming spread of a fungus that is wiping out bat populations, researchers say the economic costs of losing bats is enormous, potentially reaching at least $3 billion per year.
HELP THE BATS

Food security focus fuels new worries over crop chemicals.

An article in Reuters report - "Scientists, environmentalists and farm advocates are pressing the question about whether rewards of the trend toward using more and more crop chemicals are worth the risks, as the agricultural industry strives to ramp up production to feed the world's growing population."

Like Predators, Pesticides Morph Tadpoles

More horrific consequences of chemicals affecting the environment, this time from Futurity.
To read more articles (click)

Early Puberty

Alternet had an article about early puberty in children - "Breasts at 7 years old" and now the New York Times report - "Puberty Before Age 10: A New ‘Normal’?"

FDA Rejects BPA Ban

MedPage today report that the The FDA has reportedly denied a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to ban the plasticizing agent bisphenol A (BPA) from food packaging. Canada Declares BPA, a Chemical in Plastics, to Be Toxic. The EU decide not to ban baby bottle chemical bisphenol-A. Hmmm - What is going on I ask myself? But I do say SHAME on the FDA and the EU.

Bees + Pesticides

Science Daily report on the demise of Bees and how Bees are harmed by common crop pesticides

Thyme + Acne

Science Daily report that Thyme may be better for acne than prescription creams.
Also Science Daily report that treatment of acne using oral antibiotics is associated with reporting symptoms of sore throat

Triclosan Another Chemical to Avoid

Canada's Edmonton Journal have a very informative article on Triclosan "Common toothpaste additive triclosan to be deemed toxic to environment" As always knowledge is power.

Joint Status + Lemon verbena + Fish OIl

American Botanical Council report in Herbclip that Joint Status is Improved by Lemon Verbena Extract Combined with Fish Oil

Ginger and Cognitive Function

American Botanical Council report in Herbclip on Ginger - studies show that it Improves Cognitive Function in Middle-aged Women

ADHD + Herbs

An interesting article from "Medical Advisor Journals - Home of Kyle J. Norton for The Better of Living & Living Health" on Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD) In Herbal Medicine Perspective

Mobile Phone Use during Pregnancy + Behavioural Disorders in Offspring

Researchers a Yale School of Medicine report that using Mobile Phones during Pregnancy can potentially lead to hyperactivity in offspring

Green Tea + Diabetes

Conclusion of a study uploaded on Green Tea "Green tea reduced hyperglycemia, prevented renal injury and autonomic dysfunction, suggesting reduced cardiovascular risk and target organ damage in diabetes."

How Packaged Food Makes Girls Hyper

An article in Scientific American report on the effects of food packaging on girls -
A chemical found in many plastics affects brain development in the womb. BPA once again the culprit

Sugary Drinks Tied to More Heart Attacks

Medpage Today report on a study from Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association that men had a higher risk of myocardial infarction if they drank more sugar sweetened beverages

Dangerous Beauty: 5 Scariest Beauty Products

Forbes reports on more dangerous ingredients in personal care products - formaldehyde in hair straighteners, bacteria in mascara.....yikes!!

Nutritional Status of Children with ADHD

The conclusion of the study posted "This pilot study reports the food intake and nutrient status of children with ADHD and shows a predisposition for low zinc and copper status in ADHD."
Also a report from NPR "Study: Diet May Help ADHD Kids More Than Drugs"

Breast Cancer Screening - is it worth it?

An in depth report from Dr. Mercola on breast cancer and mammograms - "Your Greatest Weapon Against Breast Cancer (Not Mammograms)"

Omega 3 + Brain Ageing

A report from MedPage Today - Lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with smaller brain volumes and worse cognitive performance, researchers reported.

Menstrual Pain + Vitamin D

MedPage report on a study and conclude that women with a history of severe menstrual cramps reported significantly less pain when they took an ultra-high dose of vitamin D five days before their next expected period, according to results of a small randomized trial.

Sleeping Pill Death Toll May Top 500,000

A frightening study reported in MedPage Today state that the use of hypnotic sleep aids was associated with a three- to five-fold higher mortality risk compared with the risk for nonusers, even when the prescription was for a small number of pills, investigators reported.

Omega 3 + Small Babies

A study reported in Science Alert conclude that babies born small may benefit from a daily omega-3 supplement

Osteoarthritis + Ginger Compress

A study in the Advanced Journal Of Nursing on the effects of ginger compresses on osteoarthritis report "The essential experience of ginger compresses exposed the unique qualities of heat, stimulation, anti-inflammation and analgesia."

Citrus Fruit + Strokes

An orange a day keeps strokes away - report Medpage Today, they state "A compound found in oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruit may modestly reduce stroke risk among women, an observational study determined."

Functional Dyspepsia + Licorice

Research study from eCAM on the wonderful effects of Licorice on functional dyspepsia

_Endosulfan Pesticide Linked to Blood Cancer in Children

The Daily Mail report on the link between the pesticide endosulfan and childhood cancers

_Simple Tests May Flag Dementia, Stroke Risk

Medpage Today report that walking speed and hand-grip strength during middle age correlated with cognitive function and stroke risk in older adults,

Which Bee Products has the Greatest Antioxidant Capacity

An interesting study in BMC Complement Altern Med. Journal entitled "Comparison of bee products based on assays of antioxidant capacities" - propolis comes out on top

Low Rates of Cancer in Ohio Amish

An interesting study that makes one question the effects of modern living on health and wellbeing.

Happy Valentines Day but..

Could your Valentine's kiss give you lead poisoning? A article from Reuters warn of one of lipsticks ingredients.....lead!

Chemotherapy Tweaks DNA of Mouse Offspring Too

Mother Jones report on a Paper in PNS stating that DNA mutations tend to accumulate in the genomes of offspring mice more than in their parents.

More news on the Bee decline

More news on the decline of bees, this time from Alternet - Have Bees Become Canaries In the Coal Mine? Why Massive Bee Dieoffs May Be a Warning About Our Own Health. And don't forget to check out how to be an Urban Bee Keeper

Flu + Research

More research from China added to the growing list of natural substances to treat Flu - A commonly used Chinese herb for cold and fever contains ingredients that can fight influenza viruses, a study in China suggests

_Why Women Should Stop Their Cholesterol Lowering Medication

An excellent article from the Foundation for Alternative and Integrative Medicine by Dr. Mark Hyman on the dangers of women taking Cholesterol lowering drugs

_Benefits of whole ginger extract in prostate cancer

Researchers report in the British Journal of Nutrition that Ginger extract (GE) exerts significant growth-inhibitory and death-inductory effects in a spectrum of prostate cancer cells.

Walnuts and prostate cancer

Researchers report in the British Journal of Nutrition that mice genetically programmed to develop prostate cancer had smaller, slower growing tumors when fed a diet rich in walnuts.

Asthma Research

Antiasthmatic Effects of Herbal Complex MA and Its Fermented Product MA128
L-Carnitine Improves the Asthma Control in Children with Moderate Persistent Asthma

_Regular 'Green Time' Linked To Milder Symptoms In ADHD,

Medical News Today report on a study in the Journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being that kids with ADHD have milder symptoms when they play in green outdoor settings.

_Stimulating Cognitive Activity Lowers Risk of Alzheimer's

An article in Medical News Today report that people who throughout their lives keep their brains active have lover levels of β-amyloid protein, which is the major part of the amyloid plaque in Alzheimer disease.

_The influence of parents versus friends on youths' eating behavior

Who influences children's and adolescents' food intake and food selection?

ADHD + Sleep Quality in Boys

A study demonstrates that 400 mg daily of L-theanine is safe and effective in improving some aspects of sleep quality in boys diagnosed with ADHD.

ADHD + CAM

Research article on the benefits of CAM for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Great Conclusions

_Spice up the hypertension diet

Research published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism have glowing reports on the effect of black pepper and curcumin on hypertension

Chondroitin significantly improves osteoarthritic hands

After 6 months of use Chondroitin led to significant improvement in function and pain in osteoarthritic hands. The study was reported in Medpage Today

_Grapes May Help Prevent Age-Related Blindness

Wall Street Journal report on a study of the benefits of Grapes. Supplementing the diet with grapes may protect the retina from degeneration as much as lutein and zeaxanthin the study reports

More News on Sad Decline of Bees'

More clues have been found in the case of the disappearing honey bees.
Become and Urban Bee Keeper - Video

Emotions Affect the Body

Medpage report on a study in Circulation - Researchers have found that the death of a loved one can induce a heart attack especially within 24 hours of the death.

Migraines + Feverfew + Ginger

The conclusion of a study featured in Medscape Today "Sublingual feverfew/ginger appears safe and effective as a first-line abortive treatment for a population of migraineurs who frequently experience mild headache prior to the onset of moderate to severe headache."

Vitamin D May Reduce the Risk of Developing Diabetes

Cllinical Nutrition report on a study conducted in Spain and report that Vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing Diabetes

_Red Wine Study Hints at Breast Cancer Benefit

Medpage Today report on a a small cross-over study, the researchers suggest "that substances in red wine act as aromatase inhibitors, compounds that are used to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women..."

_No Mortality Benefit Seen from PSA Screening

MedPage Today report on a 13 year study on the benefit or lack of, for PSA Screening (Prostate cancer screening) "In fact, screened patients had a slightly higher prostate cancer mortality: 3.7 per 10,000 person-years, versus 3.4 for unscreened men"

Opiod Drugs Vs. Cannabis for Nerve Pain

Alternet report on a Study "Could More Medical Pot Reduce Prescription Pill Deaths?" Also find the link to the full Study

_Fish Oil Compounds Stops Leukemia in Mice

Research coming out of Penn State University - a compound produced from fish oil tappears to target leukemia stem cells could lead to a cure for the disease, researchers say.

Barley + High Cholesterol

Two studies uploaded on the positive effects of barley in regard to high cholesterol. How hard is it to add barley to your diet?

_Breast Irradiation Tied to Coronary Stenosis

Medpage Today report on a study in The Journal of Clinical Oncology that Women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer are more likely to develop blockages in the areas of their coronary arteries exposed to the most radiation

Acetyl-L-Carnitine + Alzheimer's Disease + Vascular Dementia

A Russian Journal reports that Acetyl-L-carnitine in doses of 2250 to 3000 mg per day was well tolerated and recommended for early stage Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

Long Haul Flights + Respiratory Symptoms + Echinacea

The conclusions of a study report that "Supplementation with standardised Echinacea tablets, if taken before and during travel, may have preventive effects against the development of respiratory symptoms during travel involving long-haul flights."

_Why is the FDA saying its OK to Eat Seafood 10,000 times over the Safe Limit for Dangerous Carcinogens?

Alternet report on the contamination of Seafood after the largest offshore oil spill in history in the Gulf of Mexico and how the FDA downplayed the risk of contamination.

_Quercetin alleviates Bisphenol A-induced changes in Nucleic Acid and Protein contents in mice

This sign on your plastic water bottle indicates the presence of BPA. Reports indicate the potential of bisphenol A to disrupt thyroid hormone action, to cause proliferation of human prostrate cancer cells and to block testosterone synthesis to name but a few of the adverse effects of BPA. A study in Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica ñ Drug Research report that Quercetin alleviates BPA damage to Nucleic Acid and Proteins in mice.

Evidence Based Natural Health Website

Check out Nature's Pharmacy with regard to cancer at our sister website. Read all the studies that prove Complementary and Alternative Medicine is effective in preventing and treating cancer

Environmental Factors + Breast cancer

MedPage Today report that Women may be able to reduce their risk of breast cancer if they avoid a host of environmental exposures, including unnecessary ionizing radiation, combination hormone replacement therapy, and smoking, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Leading a healthy lifestyle -- eating right and getting enough exercise -- as well as lowering alcohol intake can also diminish that risk, the IOM said in a report entitled "Breast Cancer and the Environment," which was released here at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Children's Cereals loaded with Sugar

The Environmental Working Group have an indepth investigation into sugar contect in cereals. Check out the best and worst, download the report. Plus read their healthy breakfast tips.

Christmas Gift Ideas - green + eco friendly

Think Green and Eco friendly when it comes to giving gifts at Christmas time. Below clickable links to some interesting gifts
Friends of The Earth Eco Friendly Gifts
Tree Huggers 2011 Gift Ideas

Mobile Phones, Wifi, harmless?

A must read article from "Earth Island Journal" for all those people who nonchalantly chat on the mobile phone and sit with laptops on the laps using WiFi. What is the effect? - eggs that don't hatch, cattle thin, miscarrying and agitated that graze close to the mobile towers and children developing bizare skin rashes.

Menopausal Symptoms and Homeopathy

Before ladies of 'that' age opt for Hormone Replacement Therapy consisting primarily of conjugated estrogens Isolated from pregnant mares' urine, read the positive effects of Homeopathic medicines on menopausal symptoms

Sleep and Physical Activity

An article on Science E News report that Physical activity impacts overall quality of sleep. Research shows that "150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity a week, which is the national guideline, provided a 65 percent improvement in sleep quality."

Pesticide - Atrazine + irregular periods + low estrogen levels + spurs reproductive problems in many creatures

More disturbing news on the common weedkiller Atrazine from the Environmental Health News this time reporting that women who drink tap water contaminated with low levels of Atrazine are more likely to have irregular periods and low estrogen levels. And there is more a report in e Science News report that atrazine spurs reproductive problems in many creatures

Black Tea + Stress

The conclusion of a study published in Psychopharmacology state that "Compared with placebo, 6 weeks of tea consumption leads to lower post-stress cortisol and greater subjective relaxation, together with reduced platelet activation. Black tea may have health benefits in part by aiding stress recovery."

Parkinson's Disease + Environmental Exposure

"Parkinson’s disease afflicts some 700,000 Americans. The disorder often causes tremors and an unsteady gait. And more than many other diseases, Parkinson’s is linked to environmental exposures
Exposure to TCE or PERC was associated with a nearly nine-fold increased risk of Parkinson’s disease."

Change Screening Attitutes

Another study on breast screening "Uninformed Compliance or Informed Choice? A Needed Shift in Our Approach to Cancer Screening" the author Stefanek states "at least 1,900 women in their 40s would need to undergo mammography to avoid one death over 11 years. During that follow-up time, there would be 2,000 false-positive tests"

High Cholesterol + Dietary Phytosterols

Research from The Americal Journal of Nutrition on cholesterol conclude "Dietary phytosterols in moderate and high doses favorably alter whole-body cholesterol metabolism in a dose-dependent manner. A moderate phytosterol intake (459 mg/d) can be obtained in a healthy diet without supplementation."
Plant sterols, phytosterols, are cholesterol-like compounds that are found mostly in vegetable oils, nuts and legumes

Anticancer drugs + Fish Oil + Improved efficacy

More research coming out about the positive effects of taking fish oil when undergoing allopathic cancer treatment.

Endometrial cancer + Coffee

Havard Researchers report "women who consumed 4 or more cups of coffee had 25% lower risk of endometrial cancer than those who consumed less than 1 cup per day." For decaffeinated coffee consumption, a suggestive inverse association was found among women who consumed 2 or more cups per day versus <1 cup/mo."

Breast cancer + spontaneous regression

A study in The Lancet Oncology entitled "Natural history of breast cancers detected in the Swedish mammography screening programme: a cohort study" report "Because the cumulative incidence among controls did not reach that of the screened group, we believe that many invasive breast cancers detected by repeated mammography screening do not persist to be detected by screening at the end of 6 years, suggesting that the natural course of many of the screen-detected invasive breast cancers is to spontaneously regress." i.e. many screen-detected invasive breast tumours regress spontaneously when undiagnosed and untreated.

Headlines Screamed "Danger" - Vitamin D Study

Alliance For Natural Health speak out about the study that Foxx headlined “High Vitamin D Levels Linked to Serious Heart Condition”
Below the article are studies confirming that Vitamin D aids a variety of diseases

Today's teenagers will die younger of Heart Disease

An alarming article from e Science News report from a study that "12-to-19-year-olds had terrible diets, which, surprisingly, were even worse than those of adults, putting them at risk of Diabetes Type II, 30% of boys and more than 40% of girls have elevated blood sugar, 35% of boys and girls are overweight or obese. Girls' cholesterol levels were worse than boys', and 25 percent of teens had smoked within the past month of being surveyed. Frightening Stats!

Breast-Feeding May Increast Children's IQ

Scientific America report that when it comes to brain development, the missing ingredient in bottle-feeding is a bond with the mother, not the chemicals in the milk, read more at SA

Hazelnuts and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

The Conclusion of a study on Hazelnuts published in the European Journal of Cllinical Nutrition states "The ingestion of three different forms of hazelnuts equally improved the lipoprotein profile and α-tocopherol concentrations in mildly hypercholesterolemic individuals. Hazelnuts can therefore be incorporated into the usual diet as a means of reducing cardiovascular disease risk."

Scientists Demonstrate Flu Vaccine Lacks Effectiveness

Byron J Richards reports from his website on the Study published in The Lancet -
"Efficacy and effectiveness of influenza vaccines: a systematic review and meta-analysis Study"
Also see Dr. Mercola-Getting Flu Shot at Pharmacy is a Risky Proposition

Royal Jelly + Depression

A study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that Royal Jelly is effective in ameliorating the stress-inducible symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Royal jelly is a honey bee secretion that is used in the nutrition of larvae, as well as adult queens.

Coffee + Depression + Women

MedPage Today report that Coffee appears to protect against depression in women, and the more the better, researchers found.
In a prospective cohort study, women who drank two or three cups of coffee a day were 15% less likely to develop depression than those who drank one cup or less, according to Alberto Ascherio, MD, DrPH, of Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues.

Cataracts + healthy diet + SSRI's (Antidepressants) + Estrogen therapy

Med Page Today have a few interesting articles on Cataracts - a healthy diet helps prevent them. And Antidepressants and Estrogen therapy are linked to them.

Evidence of Heart Benefits from Chocolate

Good news for all chocolate lovers The New York Times report on a study in the British Medical Journal that high levels of chocolate consumption are associated with a significant reduction in the risk of certain cardiovascular disorders

Mind-body Medicine in Oncology; "mind matters"

David Spiegal writes about the importance of the mind/body connection in healing from cancer

Whole Ginger Extract + Prostate cancer

Medical News Today report on a first of its kind study, assessing anti-cancer properties of ginger as a whole instead of the plant's individual components, scientists at Georgia State University have discovered, that whole ginger extract has promising cancer-preventing activity in cancer of the prostate.

Triclosan

TRICLOSAN is a common ingredient in “antibacterial” soaps. It is also found in acne treatments, face and body washes, toothpaste and deodorants. It is used to kill bacteria on the skin and other surfaces. A scientific advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that "antibacterial" soaps were no better than regular soap and water at killing germs or reducing the spread of infection. Furthermore, The American Medical Association reported that use of triclosan in the home may actually encourage bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Beyond Pesticides have a list of products containing Triclosan - you will be shocked

Antioxidants

Interesting research on 45 Chinese Antioxidant herbs and the relationship with TCM characteristics
Also research on Cumin seeds antioxidant qualities

The Mystery of Water

A new video is uploaded - The Mystery of Water ...marvel and enjoy

The Damaging Effects of Electropollution

A very informative article copied from Positive Health Online that I wanted to share. We need to educate ourselves on the dangers of using mobile phones, microwaves, wifi etc., as they do affect our health.
At the bottom of the article I have uploaded a very important file "Bees, Birds and Mankind" - a must read for everyone.

Pre+Mild Hypertension + Hibiscus Flowers

In The Journal of Nutrition the results of a study suggest that daily consumption of hibiscus tea, in an amount readily incorporated into the diet, lowers BP in pre- and mildly hypertensive adults and may prove an effective component of the dietary changes recommended for people with these conditions.

Chemicals + Children

Environmental Health News report that "Children less attentive, more impulsive with higher exposure to repellent chemicals."

Research News

I am updating the research pages on a regular basis so have a quick look to see what's new including :
Anti-inflammatory effects of Chinese medicinal herbs on cerebral ischemia

Ginseng + inflammation

A recent study reported in Chinese Medicine News found that Ginseng has anti-inflammatory properties as well as its other amazing healing properties

Vitamin D and cancer at onset

UC San Diego study – In studying the preventive effects of vitamin D, researchers at the Moores Cancer Centre at the University of California, San Diego, have proposed a new model of cancer development that hinges on a loss of cancer cells’ ability to stick together. The model, dubbed DINOMIT, differs substantially from the current model of cancer development, which suggests genetic mutations as the earliest driving forces behind cancer.

Coffee and Breast Cancer

A study, published in Breast Cancer Research, suggests that drinking over five cups of coffee per day may significantly reduce the risks of developing a sub type of breast cancer known as anti-oestrogen-resistant oestrogen-receptor (ER-negative) breast cancer

The Healing Power of Curcumin

A wonderful article on Turmeric/Curcumin the popular Indian spice from Dr. Mercola plus his comments and he explains how to best prepare turmeric. Turmeric has also been proven more effective than Ibuprofen with regards to Osteoarthritis knee symptoms. Also uploaded are a few studies from our sister site Evidence Based Natural Health proving that Turmeric/Curcumin is very effective in the treatment of cancer

Breasts at 7 yrs old: How chemical Hazards may wreak havoc on children's bodies

Little girls are growing breasts a year after losing their first baby teeth. Are the chemicals in everyday household products to blame?

Fish Oil, Breast cancer and Tamoxifen

A US study on rats found that tumours became more responsive to the drug tamoxifen with the addition of fish oil to their diets.

Antidepressant Nightmares

The destruction caused by Antidepressants is horrific . the website SSRI Stories documents 4,500 stories of individuals who have committed horrific acts, the common denominator - SSRI Antidepressants

The Moon, The Wind and Positive + Negative Ions

The moon was the closest to planet earth in 18 years a couple of nights ago. We see the moon almost every night of our lives yet we know little about the moon and its effects. I have uploaded three interesting articles on the moon, the wind and positive and negative ions and how they all effect our health and behaviour. At the bottom of the page is a National Geographic video on the mysteries of the moon.

Videos

I have uploaded some very informative and very disturbing documentaries/videos: John Pilger in conversation with Julian Assange, Vaccine Nation, Alex Jones interviewing Dr. Andrew Wakefield, Mike Adams talks with Sheri Tenpenny about the dangers of Vaccination,, The World According to Monsanto, Sweet Misery, the truth about Aspartame, Marketing of Madness, The Memory of Water-Jaques Benveniste, The Dalai Lama talking about finding happiness in troubled times. Watch, become informed and enjoy the video of the Dalai Lama

Research News

Anxiety, Blood Pressure, Cancer, Diabetes, Hepatitis C Virus, Psoriasis , Chamomile. Cinnamon, Frankincense. Garlic, Ginger, Hops,
Milk Thistle, Olive Leaf

In Praise of Natural Medicine

Read about the history and medicinal properties of Sage (Salvia officinalis) from the American Botanical Council.

Prunes beat psyllium for constipation relief: RCT data

Nutraingredients report that A daily dose of dried plums otherwise know as prunes is more effective for constipation relief than the soluble fiber psyllium.
“Given their palatability, tolerability and availability, dried plums should be considered in the initial approach to the management of mild to moderate constipation in the general population,” so said the authors.

The Dangers of Toxic Food Dyes

A great article by Dr. Mercola about the dangers of food dyes. Children adore brightly coloured cereals and sweets and supermarkets and shops are laden with these enticing brightly coloured food stuffs. They may look fun and inviting but they are positively dangerous.
And more updated information added

Bach Flower Remedies - Quick Reference Guide

Bach Flower "Rescue Remedy" is a magnificent remedy to calm frayed nerves, stop tantrums in their track, and generally make you feel a whole lot better. Four drops under the tongue and within minutes the effects can be seen and felt. Did you know that Dr. Bach produced 38 different flower remedies to address specific negative emotions? Watch the videos on Dr. Edward Bach and his discovery of the flower remedies, consult the quick reference guide and learn how to make combination flower remedies to get more specific when addressing negative emotional states.

Patients Whose GP Knows Complementary Medicine Have Lower Costs and Live Longer

Not surprising news - Netherlands -a paper documents that patients whose GP has additional training in anthroposophic medicine, homeopathy, or acupuncture have substantially lower health care costs and lower mortality rates.

More evidence that pesticides impact kids' health

"At age 2, children of mothers who had the highest levels of breakdown products from organophosphate pesticides in their urine had the greatest risk of "pervasive developmental disorder." Symptoms include behavioral effects like being afraid to try new things, inability to tolerate anything out of place, and avoiding looking others in the eye—all signs consistent with autism spectrum behavior. By age 5, children who had been exposed to the most pesticides in the womb were at greater risk of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)".

EU herbal directive will close health food stores say owners

Health food stores are warning that they will be forced to close down after April 30 when the European Traditional Medicinal Products Directive comes into force

Changes in the sea that affect all of us and why it matters and why you should care

I have uploaded a video of Sylvia Earle TreeHugger’s Person of the Year speaking on TED Video. Sylvia Earle was the 2009 Prize winner of TED and she has just been named TreeHugger’s Person of the Year for “for [her] history of contributions to environmentalism [as well as] for significant and specific accomplishments in 2010.” It is an absolutely amazing video, a heart felt wish from a truly caring human being. The footage of the deep ocean is breathtaking, her stark realities as to the state of our oceans and how we as human beings rely on the oceans to literally survive is frightening and we need to act NOW to save our oceans and its inhabitants.

Psoriasis + Homeopathy

Yet another study confirms the effectiveness of Homeopathy. Patients who were taking homeopathy for the treatment of Psoriasis showed substantial improvements in disease severity and health. The major improvements were seen in the first 3 months, after 12 months the patients continued to improve. In addition the use of convention medication decreased markedly.

Study Unlocks Lycopene's Heart Benefits

More news on Lycopene, we have learnt of the benefits of Lycopene for osteoporosis and the relationship between tomato intake and risk of prostate disease (Evidence Based Natural Health) well, now there is a new study from the Journal of Atherosclerosis on lycopene's benefits for heart health.

Calcium plus Vitamin D shows bone boosting benefits for teenage girls

Calcium plus vitamin D shows bone boosting benefits for teenage girls Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may boost the bone health of girls undergoing puberty, and potentially reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Australian researchers report in the journal Osteoporosis International. that a supplement containing 800 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D3 produced significant increases in the bone density and strength of peripubertal female identical twins, compared with placebo.

Pregnancy and Herbs

During pregnancy and also prepregnancy when a couple are trying for a child it is imperative to know what herbs need to be avoided and what herbs will assist with the delivery. Below is an important list of herbs to be avoided and also the beneficial herbs for new mother and baby

In Praise of Natural Medicine - Ginger

The healing properties of ginger are numerous. Read about gingers healing effects on Nausea in Pregancy, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Painful menstruation, Ovarian and Skin cancer and cancer in general

Natural Healthcare proven amazingly safe - once again

The Alliance for Natural Health report from the journal Clinical Toxicology and the published annual report by the American Association of Poison Control Centers There were no deaths from herbal medicine, multiple or single vitamins, no deaths from amino acid or dietary mineral supplements and no documented deaths from homeopathic medicines. One death was attributed to an “Unknown dietary supplement or homeopathic agent”, but this cannot be verified as no supporting information is provided.

In Praise of Natural Medicine

Read about the history and medicinal properties of Hops (Humulus lupulus) from the American Botanical Council.
Also read the clinical trials on Hops

In Praise of Natural Medicine

Learn about the history, the wonderful healing properties of Frankincense from the American Botanical Council.
And information on frankincense Essential Oil from Heal with Oil
And a study on the benefits of Frankincense for Bladder cancer

CAM UNITED

The war on Natural Medicine is in full throttle. CAM UNITED has been created to bring all CAM disciplines together to fight as one body for a persons right to choose a healing modality other than Pharmaceutical Drugs which will monopolise health care if Codex Alimentarius and EU Traditional Medicinal Products Directive become law
IF WE ORGANISE ON A GLOBAL BASIS, WE HAVE THE GREATEST NUMBER.
IF WE SIT ON OUR HANDS, WE WILL BE CRUSHED.
ARE WE GOING TO LET THAT HAPPEN? DO WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BE FED PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE?
PLEASE GO TO THE SITE AND BE COUNTED, SHOW YOU CARE (press CAM UNITED)

The Placebo Effect and the Fatally Flawed Medical Studies

Following on from the article from Jon Barron "European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition" in which he discusses Clinical Studies, Case Control Studies, and Cohort Studies, I have uploaded information from Dr. Mercola on Placebo's to help complete the picture of what actually goes on in clinical trials

Is Chemotherapy Effective? - The Australian Paper

Allopathic medicine offer cancer sufferers Chemo/Radiotherapy in their arsenal against cancer, but is it effective.? The Pharmaceutical Industry think so - Cancer treatment costs rise to nearly 50 Billion USD a year in USA reports Mike Adams of Natural News. Read a very important paper published in the Australian journal Clinical Oncology, this paper was written in 2008 and surprise, surprise it never reached the mainstream press

European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition

Great article from Jon Barron (Baseline of Health Foundation) on the results of a study on the relationship between intake of fruits and vegetables and incidence of cancer. Jon has analysed the report in depth, explains the different type of studies that are conducted in the name of science and he gives his conclusions.

On our sister Website Evidence Based Natural Health there are numerous scientific studies on fruit and vegetables that have been published in scientic journals from all around the world that would in a court of law dispute the conclusions of this Investigation.

The sad decline of the Bee

What will become of humankind if there are no more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man. Einstein said "if we loose the bees mankind will soon follow". Pesticides once again raise their ugly heads, this time with regard to the decline in bees. Read what The Ecologist say and have said in past articles. Also read what the Pesticide Action Network and Fast Company have to say
Please sign the petition. And see how you can help the humble Bee

Sleep and Insomnia

“Sleep is better than medicine” - English Proverb
“The beginning of health is sleep – Irish Proverb

What is sleep all about, what is REM, what is insomnia and the causes?
Read what herbs and vitamins help remedy sleepless nights.

Adverse effects of Diabetes medication

If you are a Diabetic or know someone who is, this is a must read...
Actos and bladder cancer, Avandia and heart attack and heart failure, Byetta (exenatide) and renal failure and death, Mediator/Benfluorex linked to 500 deaths in France, Taspoglutide trials stopped due to adverse side effects.
Also read Dr Mercola's comments on Avandia and his recommendations for Diabetes sufferers

Do synthetic food colours cause hyperactivity in children?

Thirty years on and the powers that be are still asking the same question? When will profit not take precedence to health?
Critics blame the additives for triggering behavioral problems in youngsters the FDA say no!

Herbs to become Illegal in EU

More news on the frightening prospect of Natures Herbs becoming illegal in 4 months time. Mike Adams Natural News has his say. Please sign the petitions

Dr. Weil's anti-inflammatory diet

Chronic inflammation in the body can be a precursor to disease - cancer, heart disease etc. Dr. Weil has an easy to understand anti-inflammatory diet that I have uploaded and I have also included a list of anti-inflammtory vegetables, fruits, fish, oil, herbs and spices for you to peruse. Also under "Free and Informative" is a link to a Anti-inflammatory Food Pyramid c/o Dr. Weil

Sitting on the fence is strictly prohibited

"Humanity’s current path is leading to a future no one wants, and it could soon be too late to change course. We have the technology and know-how to change our direction – all that’s missing is the collective will to get it done. You can help generate that will by making your own personal commitment, enrolling others, and taking action" Declare your commitment, Join others now to shift humanity........... http://www.fouryearsgo.org/

Pesticides and Children

The Pesticide Action Network have another informative article on the affects of pesticides on children. As parents our children rely soley on us to protect them and the best way we can protect our children is to become informed and then take action. Please read what PAN have to say on the matter. Also please note above in Hot News that the UK say it will ignore medical advice on pesticides, now that's a worry. Check out more articles on Pesticides

Regular Consumption of Concord Grape Juice Benefits Human Immunity

The Journal of Medicinal Food report in the December issue that regular consumption of purple grape juice in the absence of other red, blue, or purple fruits benefited immunity in healthy, middle-aged human subjects. Also I have added 4 other studies on grapes: grapes and cancer prevention, lung cancer, leukemia and colorectal cancer.

ADHD and Pesticides

The Pesticide Action Network report on a new study which shows that even tiny, allowable amounts of a common pesticide class can have dramatic effects on brain chemistry. Organophosphate insecticides (OP’s) are among the most widely used pesticides in the U.S. & have long been known to be particularly toxic for children. The conclusion :: Kids with above-average pesticide exposures are 2x as likely to have ADHD.

Medicinal Herbs To Become Illegal in EU

Alliance for Natural Health and Benefyt clarify confusion about the EU Herbal Campaign. These guys are in the forefront of the battle to save Traditional Herbal Medicines. Keep informed of what is happening

Last minute Christmas gifts

Christmas is just around the corner - here are some last minute ideas

How to make a perfect Holiday Wreath
TreeHugger have a great gift guide - Low impact Luxury for High Impact Giving
VivaTerra - wonderful unusual gifts

Top 10 Additives to avoid

Photocopy the list and take it with you when you shop so you can check the ingredients on products and avoid these dangerous additives

Cola drinks raise osteoporosis risk in women

More from Nutraingredients on osteoporosis, this time reporting on a study regarding women drinking 4 or more cola drinks per week and the risk of osteoporosis

Tomato Juice can reduce Osteoporosis

Tomato Juice can reduce Osteoporosis
Nutraingredients report that a study published in Osteoporosis International state that calcium researchers at the University of Toronto (UT) claim that 30mg of lycopene found in tomatoes – the equivalent to two glasses of tomato juice – is enough to help prevent the brittle-bone disease.

Alzheimer's Disease and Antioxidants

Consuming an antioxidant-rich drink for eight months showed a smaller increase in homocysteine levels, compared with a placebo group The effects were even more significant in people with moderate Alzheimer’s disease

Vitamin C - The supplement almost everyone should take when sick - Dr. Mercola

Listen and read the script on Vitamin C and its amazing healing properties

Cooking with Spices

Pat Thomas from the Ecologist this time shows us how to cook with spices. At the bottom of the page is a recipe for making Chai Tea the spices used are loaded with healing properties.

Visit Evidence Based Natural Health to see the studies on various spices for both preventing and treating cancer

Cooking with herbs

Fennel, Lemon Balm, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Thyme, common medicinal herbs, that can be grown in the garden or in pots on a balcony, learn how to cook with them with a snippet of information about their healing powers thrown in

Traditional Medicine to become Illegal in Europe

The Alliance for Natural Health once again keeps us up-to-speed on what is happening - April 1, 2011, is the date the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) comes into force throughout Europe. Many herbal products—including those already sold safely as food supplements—will need to be registered under THMPD if they are to be made available. Registration will be costly and it involves a series of eligibility and technical challenges, consequently a large number of traditional medicines will not be registered.

Codex Alimentarius

The Alliance For Natural Health has extensive information regarding Codex and how it will affect health conscious consumers and more importantly what YOU can do to help in the battle against Codex. Read all about it, watch the videos and act before it is too late

The Anger Pain Connection

I came across a very interesting blog whilst surfing the net. Research from the Netherlands has found a connection between negative emotions such as anger and sadness to heightened levels of discomfort in women.

Beetroot Juice may Enhance Blood Flow to the Brain

In a study participants consumed beetroot juice and then had MRI scans. The scans showed that blood flow significantly improved in the white matter of the front lobes, an area that has been linked to dementia

What are Genetically Modified Foods?

I have uploaded a very informative video - a lecture by Jeffrey Smith the author of "Seeds of Deception" a magnificent book all about GM Foods. Also a fantastic blog from Green Planet about GM Foods. Please read/watch and become informed, let's take our power back.

Avoid Genetically Modified Foods

Laleva have a very frightening article regarding animals from all over the world refusing to eat GM foods when given a choice. And when they do eat GM foods studies have shown the animals suffer serious health side effects and it is a fact that thousands have died!!

How an 1,800 year old Herbal Mix heals the Gut

An article in Scientific America (August) report that an ancient Chinese medicine might ease side effects of cancer treatments

Anthocyanins from Black Raspberries have Anticancer Properties

Cancer Prevention Journal report that anthocyanins can inhibit the growth of cancer cells as well as make the cancer cells commit suicide.

Stomach Cancer + Vitamins + Antibacterials

Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and an anti-bacterial treatment may -- singly or in combination -- help prevent stomach (gastric) cancer, according to a long-term clinical trial involving more than 600 people at high risk of developing the disease. The results of the trial appear in the Dec. 6, 2000, issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

State Of The Evidence

The Breast Cancer Fund has published its annual report "State of the Evidence" The 2010 edition examines the links between pesticides and other chemicals in cosmetics, household cleaners, food packaging and more) and breast cancers and how they are contribute to the disease. The report recommends that we limit our exposure to the chemicals when possible. They advocate buying organic foods that reduce chemical intake and which are safer for farmer workers and families living on the farm. It also calls for new stronger policies to reduce exposure to carcinogens

Homeopathy and the memory of water

Click above to see a wonderful clip showing how Jacques Benveniste and his team provided convincing evidence showing the mechanism for the efficacy of homoeopathy. The clip also shows the extraordinary tactics employed by the magazine Nature to discredit his findings

Alzheimer's Disease and Coconut Oil

Following on from yesterday, another article from The Alliance for Natural Medicine on Alzheimer's and coconut oil. At the bottom of the article there is a link to a report by Dr. Mary Newport who used coconut oil to treat her husbands decline into Alzheimer's, she had amazing results

Alzheimer's Disease and B Vitamins and Nattokinase and Fish Oil

The Alliance For Natural Medicine have a great article on Alzheimer's disease. 2050 it is predicted that there will be 15,000,000 people with Alzheimer's Disease in the U.S. Researchers gave mice the equivalent of a human dose of 2000 to 3000 milligrams of niacinamide, and the results were shocking. “Cognitively, they were cured,” said Dr. Kim Green, the head of the study. “The vitamin completely prevented cognitive decline associated with the disease, bringing them back to the level they’d be at if they didn’t have the pathology.” Niacinamide also improved memory in mice without Alzheimer’s

Tea and Coffee May Reduce Brain Tumour Risk

An article in NutraIngredients state that research reported in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveal that people that consume over 100 ml of tea, coffee, or both, per day are at significantly lower risk of glioblastoma tumours (glioma) than those consuming less than 100 ml per day

Green Tea has Antiobesity and Antiodiabetic Effect

The Journal of the American Botanical Council-Herbal Gram have a wonderful article on Green Tea. The health benefits of Green Tea are numerous - cancer, inflammation, gum disease, to name but a few, now it seems we can add obesity and diabetes to the list. Tea catechins, especially EGCG, appear to have antiobesity and antidiabetic effects

Pinkwashing Can't Prevent Breast Cancer

The campaign for Safe Cosmetics reiterate the need to get cancer causing chemicals out of the every day products that we use. They comment that Estee Lauder owned brands use Parabens in their ingredients and 90% of breast tumours have intact parabens in them. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, we want cancer prevention and not early cancer detection.

Canada Declares a Chemical in Plastics to be toxic - BPA

The Canadian Government formally declared a chemical widely used to create clear, hard plastics, as well as food can liners, to be a toxic substance on Wednesday. And yet earlier in the week EU officials decided against restricting or banning bisphenol-A (BPA

To Buy Organic or Non Organic produce, that is the question

A major study conducted in urban areas in the US for 3 years, involved 41 pairs of children with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) + their mothers and a control group of 41 matched pairs of healthy children and their mothers. Researchers found evidence of the pesticides in the urine of more than half of all the participants, but levels of two common Organophosphate metabolites, DETP and DEDTP, were significantly higher in the children who suffered from cancer.

Chemicals In Personal Care Products

The word ’cosmetics’ covers a wide range of personal care products including moisturisers, cleansers etc. A common ingredient in many products - Parabens have been found intact in 90% of humanbreast tumours and although parabens have not been conclusively linked as a possible cause of breast cancer evidence suggests that parabens can act as oestrogen mimics

Pomegranates and Berry Extracts Ageing Skin

In a new study published in Experimental Dermatology - Pomegranate and berry extracts were shown to protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV exposure. Ellagic acid is a phytochemical, or plant chemical, found in raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, walnuts, pecans, pomegranates, and other plant foods and Korean scientists involved in the study state that this phytochemical may prevent, in human skin cells, the degradation of collagen, which would slow wrinkle formation and maintain skin structure

Study finds painters are 30% more likely to develop cancer of bladder

The Irish Times reports that painters are at significantly increased risk of developing bladder cancer and the danger increases the longer a person works in the trade, a new study has found. Yet another reason to adopt and anticancer lifestyle
P.S. Garlic and Frankincense Oil have proven benefits against bladder cancer. (Evidence Based Natural Health)

House-proud women who like to keep their homes clean and fragrant may be at greater risk of breast cancer,

No longer is the home a safe haven, an article in the Sydney Morning Hearld dated 20th July 2010 states that scientists found significant links between breast cancer and women's use of cleaning products, air fresheners and mould removers. General use of cleaners doubled the risk of breast cancer in women who used them the most, experts found.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to Parkinson's disease, cognitive decline

Two studies, found that more than half of the participants with dementia were vitamin D deficient (less than 50 nmol/L). Also, cognitive tests revealed that severely deficient individuals (less than 25 nmol/L) were 60 percent more likely to undergo cognitive decline over the six-year follow-up period

The Case for Homeopathic Medicine: Consider the Historical and Scientific Evidence

DANA ULLMAN, MPH, is one of America's leading advocates for homeopathy and he has written yet another excellent article on Homeopathy this time for Natural News (Mike Adams). He speaks about the skeptics of homeopathy, he details the history of homeopathy in the 19th century when homeopathy "came into its own" with the phenomenal success in treating infectious diseases

Calcium and Heart Attacks

The Alliance for Natural Health have addressed the controversy re: calcium causing heart attacks expressed in newspaper headlines. ANH state that People taking supplements need to be aware that Calcium should never be taken alone, but taken with vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin K, particularly vitamin K2. Without these essential co-factors, the calcium may end up in the blood or blood vessels of the heart rather then in the bones

Secondhand Smoke Exposure May Alter Fetal Blood Pressure Programming

Babies born to mothers who smoke cigarettes may be at risk for abnormal blood pressure and heart rate control at birth, suggests research published in the March 2010 issue of Hypertension. The results of the new study further hint that this control may become worse as exposure to secondhand smoke continues, perhaps increasing the risk of developing hypertension in later life

Pesticides and ADHD

Pesticide Action Network report that a study has found that children with above-average pesticide exposures are twice as likely to have ADHD. Pesticide Action Network have a fantastic data base of pesticide residues found on fruit and vegetables. Can you believe that apples had 42 different pesticide residues!!!