While the concept of a perfect storm is often too casually assigned in popular culture, it is difficult to find a more apt description of what has been unfolding in the global agriculture markets over these past several months. The tempest caused by the European energy disaster has merged with the hurricane of consequences flowing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, forming the genesis of a generational crisis in food that will leave few unaffected. Read more.
Archives for March 2022
New Study Shows Microplastics Found in Human Blood for the First Time in History
A new study conducted by Dutch scientists found tiny plastic particles in human blood for the first time in almost 80% of the people tested, The Guardian reported. The study was funded by the Dutch National Organisation for Health Research and Development and Common Seas and published in Environment International. Read more.
Cancer Causing Compounds Found in Pfizer Blood Pressure Drugs and Company Issues Recall
Pfizer said it is recalling Accuretic (quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide) tablets, which are distributed by Pfizer, as well as two authorized generics distributed by Greenstone (quinapril, hydrochlorothiazide and quinapril HCl/ hydrochlorothiazide) because nitrosamine is in the tablets at above the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level. Read more.
Why You Should Treat Yourself to Regular Saunas
Could a treat as luxurious as a sauna really be good for your health? It sounds too good to be true, but this is one instance where you can indulge guilt-free because sauna bathing is an excellent addition to your healthy lifestyle. Enjoyed for thousands of years in Finland for both pleasure and relaxation, modern research shows sauna usage is beneficial for circulation, heart health, immune system function and more. Read more.
A Plea for Nutrition in Medicine
March is National Nutrition Month. I’ll use this occasion to issue a clarion call for making nutrition a linchpin of medical therapy across ALL specialties. Here’s a rundown of how it could advance the health of diverse patients: Read more.
Best Water Timers for Automatically Watering the Garden
If you’re looking to water the garden whilst your away to ensure your plants stay healthy, or simply want to automate your gardens watering to save time, then an automatic water timer attached to your irrigation system is one of the easiest solutions available. Read more.
Study: This Common Ingredient Found in Moisturizers Increased Tumor Growth by 200%
A study has found that topical applications of moisturizers such as Dermabase, Dermovan, Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream, or Vanicream could increase skin cancer risk. Read more.
How to Get Water When the Utility Grid Collapses
Water is the most important prep, in my book. Even living in a tropical country with an abundance of water, easy access to clean water can sometimes get scarce. It’s impossible to write about water without mentioning the minimum ration: one gallon per day per person. But, what do you do to get water when there is no power? Read more.
Are the Estriol Ban Rumors True?
A rumor on the FDA’s estriol ban reminds us that the axe could fall on these hormones at any time, and we have to be ready. Action Alert! Estriol and other bioidentical hormones that millions of women rely on are in dire threat of being banned. The FDA is working to clear the market of non-FDA-approved hormone products to eliminate competition for approved hormone drugs. The agency has doubled down on its rejection of the science on the safety and benefits of compounded bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (cBHRT), so it is up to consumer advocates to make our voices heard and protect access to these crucial medicines. Read more.
Feds Approve the Poison, Threaten the Cure
Federal policies both make us sick and threaten our ability detoxify with NAC—all while industry lines its pockets. Action Alert! One government agency kowtows to special interests to expose us to dangerous chemicals, and another government agency threatens to ban the very products that can help us recover from being exposed to those chemicals. New information sheds further light on the dangers of many ubiquitous cleaning products for human health—products that the EPA is responsible for reviewing for safety. Read more.