The New York Times recently quoted Michael Osterholm, an expert epidemiologist at the University of Minnesota, acknowledging, “We still are really in the cave ages in terms of understanding how viruses emerge, how they spread, how they start and stop, why they do what they do.” [1] While it is true of many topics that new studies often lead to more questions than answers, this topic has special importance to the human experience. We must accelerate our understanding of the complex interactions between humans and viruses to survive and to improve our experience on Earth. Read more.
Archives for September 2021
Constipated? Nine Natural Laxatives
Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements per week or the passage of hard, dry stools. It affects nearly 16% of adults and 30% of those over 65.[i] The top 10 causes of constipation are: Read more.
Guacamole Extinction: We Have Had ENOUGH (Video)
We’ve had ENOUGH of destructive agricultural practices! View this short video.
New Heights of Medical Censorship
Now doctors are being threatened with the loss of their license if they fail to toe the line of mainstream medicine on how to prevent and treat COVID. The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently announced that doctors who “spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation” risk disciplinary action by state medical boards, including the revocation of their medical license. The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) issued a similar warning, stating that physicians who publicly spread misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic risk losing their board certification. What exactly constitutes “misinformation” is not defined in either case and likely includes anything that doesn’t adhere to what government health authorities dictate. Read more.
“What supplements should I take (or avoid) prior to my Covid vaccine?”
For those who decide to get vaccinated against COVID, ANH Board member Ronald Hoffman, MD, provides answers to questions about how to prepare before the vaccine and what to do after vaccination. Note: This article is adapted from an earlier post by Dr. Ron Hoffman. ANH believes individuals should have the choice to take or not take the COVID vaccine. As such, we want to provide information on questions we’ve been receiving from members considering the vaccine. Read more.
Make Your Own Fabric Softener to Avoid Toxins
Making your own fabric softener is a great way to create scents that delight you while ensuring your clothing is softened without the use of chemicals. The ingredients won’t cause those with sensitive skin to itch, nor do these products harm the environment. The more fragile fabrics are capable of standing up to them, and it contains an all-natural odor remover that will completely annihilate smells. Read more.
14 Things That Shouldn’t be Dumped Down the Drain
Are you mindful of what you throw down your drain? We ask this question because some people assume that certain items or liquids are appropriate to dispose of in the sink when in fact, the proper way to get rid of them is in the garbage can or other more appropriate methods. Read more.
Illegal GMO Rice: Products Recalled Around the World
Five hundred tonnes of Indian GMO rice have been mistakenly used in many countries to make, among other things, sweets for the Mars company. The affected products that are being sold in the European Union are being recalled. Read more.
The COVID Wildfire Link
Smoke from wildfires blanketing the West Coast in the last two years have caused some of the planet’s worst air quality, with smoke reaching the East Coast and Europe. The EPA PM 2.5 AQI (Air Quality Index) in Portland, Eugene OR and Vancouver British Columbia reached over 700 last year, according to PurpleAir, a network of local indoor and outdoor air sensors purchased and used by individuals throughout the U.S. and uploaded to a national map in real time. Read more.
The Pandemic Cause No One Wants to Talk About
The underlying cause of our vulnerability to viral infection, from the coronavirus and beyond. “The response of governments worldwide to COVID-19 has been virology-based, disregarding toxicological issues.” This is a key pullout from a new paperthat should change the narrative around the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that if we want to find the real culprit behind the pandemic, we must look beyond the coronavirus to the various factors that degrade our immune systems, which greatly increases the risk of dying or having serious complications from the virus. Read more.