Posted June 17, 2021
My bird net “success” story shares much in common with the “success” of vaccination. Widely heralded as one of the most effective public health interventions, vaccines are unequivocally credited with the eradication of disease and a decrease in infant mortality across the globe.1 No one can argue with the noble goal of preventing death or diminishing the burden of disease, but what if, like my bird net, it comes with a hidden cost? Read more.
Archives for June 2021
Estimating or Measuring? What is the True Effect of Vitamin D on COVID-19
Posted June 17, 2021
A recent study used genetic methods to estimate the levels of vitamin D (blood levels of 25OHD) in individuals. The method is called “Mendelian Randomization” that estimates the metabolic activity in individuals using certain genetic mutations (SNPs) relevant to genes that are associated with 25OHD metabolism. By analyzing the genetic makeup of those who had COVID-19, the study concluded that vitamin D is not effective at reducing risk of COVID-19 infection. [1] However, the study had several limitations. It did not actually test blood levels of 25OHD — it only studied the genes involved in vitamin D metabolism. Read more.
Magical Mint: 20 Top Health Benefits
Posted June 17, 2021
Mint is most popularly known for the cooling sensation it brings to the palate. But more than just being a flexible ingredient in herbal teas, sauces and dips, desserts and tasty beverages, it is also a rich source of health benefits. Mint is the name representing a group of perennial herbs cultivated in various parts of the world, from the Mediterranean basin where it’s believed to have originated to Asia, the U.S., Morocco, Argentina and Europe.[i] Peppermint, spearmint and bergamot mint are just a few renowned species within the genus Mentha. Read more.
Healthiest Foods that are in Season in the Spring
Posted June 17, 2021
Blossom by blossom, spring is upon us. And with one of our favorite seasons comes fruits and vegetables that have climbed the top of the list with their time-tested, science-backed health benefits. Springtime offers fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colors, including apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, broccoli, carrots, celery, kale, kiwifruit, lemons, peas, rhubarb, strawberries and so many more. Read more.
CAFOs Kill 17,000 a Year
Posted June 17, 2021
…by emitting harmful pollutants in the air while the EPA does nothing. Action Alert! A new study has linked air pollution emanating from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to more than 17,000 deaths in the United States. Despite this death toll, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given CAFOs a pass on adherence to federal laws designed to monitor and control such pollution. It’s time to hold CAFOs accountable for the damage they cause. Read more.
COVID Vax/Discrimination: Is Healthy Debate Possible?
Posted June 17, 2021
How the current climate makes discussions about hard, controversial issues almost impossible. The philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said, “All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” This dynamic is very much on our minds as we continue our campaign to ensure that autoimmune patients are not discriminated against in the quest to vaccinate the population against COVID. ANH has received significant blowback from this campaign from those who vehemently disagree with what they view as an “anti-vaxxer” stance. Read more.
FDA Approves Non-effective New Alzheimer’s Drug Despite Their Own Doctors Recommending AGAINST It
Posted June 10, 2021
Big Pharma has been trying to create a blockbuster drug for the very lucrative Alzheimer’s Disease market for more than a decade. But they have repeatedly failed, mainly because they start with the wrong presuppositions on the cause of Alzheimer’s, basing it on “genetics” instead of environmental causes. Read more.
Papaya Power: Healing Qualities of this Tropical Fruit
Posted June 10, 2021
Papaya is a standout tropical fruit for abundant reasons. Since time immemorial, the whole plant — from the leaves and seeds to the ripe and unripe fruits — has been used as a traditional medicine. Today its multifaceted healing properties make the sweet, juicy papaya a nutraceutical fruit made for better health. Read more.
What Do You Hear? –Are Hearing Aid Wireless Radiation Transmissions and Disease Rates Related?
Posted June 10, 2021
In this guest post, Diane Craig explores how the newer digital wireless hearing aids may provide a stressor that could contribute to brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and she shares 6 ways you can be proactive and protect yourself. Read more.
Homemade Flea Powder (Recommended by a Holistic Vet!)
Posted June 10, 2021
Homemade Flea Powder – Flea, Tick, Ant, Mites, Fly, Mosquito and other Insect Repellent. Ditch the toxic chemical repellents and kill fleas and other insects naturally with this homemade flea powder! Read more.