The New England Journal of Medicine just published an article entitled GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health that called for the Food and Drug Administration to require mandatory labeling of GMO foods. The article discusses the use toxic herbicides, their link to adverse health events such as cancer, and the possible danger of new herbicides being approved […]
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND It was previously thought babies were born completely sterile until passing through the birth canal. The discovery of bacteria in umbilical cord blood, placenta tissues, amniotic fluid and neonates first stool has changed our thinking. What is still left to question is which microbes cause increased risk of complications and which
COPENHAGEN, The Netherlands — Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables may lower the risk of certain types of heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers are crediting a high ratio of vitamin C with a lower risk of ischemic heart disease and all-cause mortality. The findings were published in the May edition
Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is in the same Genus as some other medicinal plants, but each one of them has different uses. Blue Tansy is Tanacetum annuum and is used as an essential oil for it’s anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, calming and relaxing properties. Feverfew is Tanacetum parthenium and is most well known for
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND If you are active, taking good care of yourself, and eat right, do you need to think differently about nutrition when you are over 60? The short answer is no – all the same basic principles apply, but there are a few subtle differences that can make an impact. Nutrient density
A new study has shown EEG changes due to 3G mobile phone radiation is real. The brain wave disrupting activity only takes 15 minutes of “talk time” when the phone is held to the ear. The research tested 31 healthy women who were measured twice. First when the phone was attached to the ear, and
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi The Remarkable Structure of the Eye One of the most remarkable structures in all of nature is the eye. It has many resemblances to the camera, but is a much more complex and delicate instrument than the best of cameras. There are many things that affect the health of the
Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is unfairly maligned by those who experience summertime allergies. This plant cannot possibly be the source of respiratory symptoms in those afflicted because its pollen is not distributed by wind. It is a sticky pollen that requires direct contact for transport, like that provided by bees. One of
At least six brands of popular children’s crayons and fingerprint test kits have been found to contain asbestos. According to an article published online by Asbestos Nation, Amscan Crayons, Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Crayons, Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Crayons, Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce Crayons, EduScience Delux Forensics Lab Kit and Inside Intelligence Secret
Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND Burdock (Arctium lappa) is one of my favorite plants. I know I seem to say that about a lot of different plants, but that’s what happens when you discover their benefits. It’s edible, it’s medicinal, it’s gentle, and sometimes it seem like everyone could use some. Burdock is sometimes called gobo
