Posted July 31, 2013
The American Medical Association “recommends” the fees for all medical procedures. Read more and TAKE ACTION to ask your representative in the House to end the AMA monopoly on pricing within the Medicare system. The AMA’s price-fixing system must be done away with, and any recommendations the AMA makes regarding the value of services must be just that—recommendations—and must be transparent and open to the public.
Archives for July 2013
Health Quest Interview — Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox
Posted July 30, 2013
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Kate Rhéaume-Bleue talks with Steve Lankford on the importance of vitamin K2 for bone and heart health. Read more and download podcast.
American Conservative: The Fight For Food Rights
Posted July 29th, 2013.
As David Gumpert notes in his new book Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Food Rights, farmers are increasingly selling directly to consumers, freeing themselves from the relentless downward pressure on prices that comes with selling to large distributors. Read more.
Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us on Deadly Junk
Posted July 29th, 2013.
Food giants have used food science to train Americans for a lifetime of extra calories, pounds and health risks. Read more.
Protecting Our Bees: About Pollinators & Pesticides
Posted July 29th, 2013.
There have been dozens of published, peer-reviewed scientific studies linking bee declines to pesticide use – illustrating the overwhelming effects that toxic chemicals are having not just on honey bees, but also on native bees and other critical beneficial insects. Read more.
Italy Moves to Ban Growing of Genetically Modified Maize Type
Posted July 29th, 2013.
Three Italian ministries have signed a decree banning the cultivation of a type of genetically modified maize, citing environmental concerns, the agriculture ministry said on Friday. Read more.
5 Delicious Ways to Add Chia Seeds to Your Diet
Posted July 29th, 2013.
You’ve likely heard about the amazing health benefits of chia seeds. You may have even wondered if they are as good as they sound. Well, they aren’t – they’re even better! Read more.
Ginger’s Many Evidence-Based Health Benefits Revealed
Posted July 29th, 2013.
Not only is ginger a culinary marvel, its health benefits are stunning. It has been shown to be more effective against staph infections than antibiotics—and without the adverse effects. Read more.
Kimberly Ashton Brings Healthy Change to Shanghai
Posted July 29th, 2013.
Learn what inspired Kimberly to co-found Shanghai’s first health food store and create a business that promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Read more.
Scientifically-Supported Ways To Boost Happiness
Posted July 29th, 2013.
Sleep, healthy relationships and the foods you choose to eat or avoid all affect our moods, and ultimately, our happiness. Read more.