Cyanobacteria, nitrates, lead, fluoride and PFAS are just a few of the chemicals found in tap water. Also present are chemicals like VOCs (carcinogenic volatile organic compounds) and hexavalent chromium, says research in the journal Heliyon, taking a tremendous toll on US health: “Cumulative risk analysis of contaminant occurrence in United States drinking water for […]
FLASH: A CBD craze is sweeping across America and the World New products are cramming store shelves as the market explodes for what many believe to be a miracle cure-all. Everything from oils to gummies to pills, creams, and ointments are now for sale at supermarkets and specialty chains. You can even get massages infused […]
Grow Your Own Real Food, This is Why While stockpiling food is important, not knowing how to grow or find your own food is a huge mistake for anyone interested in long-term “off-grid” survival. Sooner or later even a stockpile designed for a year or more will run out. The only way you can truly […]
The Whys of Eating Organic Real Foods First, we define Organic. There really is not an official definition of the term Organic. Organic refers to the way food is grown or processed, not the food itself. Generally, any food can be called Organic if it has been grown or produced using all natural and no […]
Chemical in California’s Wildfire Smoke a Major Health Hazard Smoke masks, eye drops, no outdoor exercise, staying indoors is how Californians are trying to cope with wildfires choking the state. Experts say an increase in serious health problems are almost inevitable for vulnerable residents as the disasters become more commonplace. Research suggests children, the elderly […]
World Health Organization Found Inadequate Evidence That Coffee Causes Cancer California Moves to Declare Coffee Safe From Cancer Risk California officials bucked a recent court ruling Friday and offered reassurance to concerned coffee drinkers that their fix will not give them cancer. The unprecedented action by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment to propose […]
US Approved Bayer’s Acquisition of Monsanto (NYSE:MON) $MON, $BAYRY German drugs and pesticides group Bayer AG (OTCMKT:BAYRY) has reached a deal with the U.S. Justice Department for antitrust approval for its $62.5-B bid to acquire Monsanto Co. by agreeing to sell additional assets. The Justice Department reached an agreement in principle with the two companies […]
Good Health Requires Clean Water Yearly we see Red Flags about toxic drinking water raised across the US for different reasons from location to location. A Key problem is aging water pipes, which have become an increasingly common source of toxic exposure. In fact, in a Y 2013 report, the American Society for Civil Engineers warned […]
Big Coffee in California Courts $SBUX A cup of Coffee in California could soon make us think 2X before the 1st sip. A nonprofit group wants Coffee manufacturers, distributors and retailers to post ominous warnings about a cancer-causing chemical brewed in every pot, and has been presenting evidence in a Los Angeles courtroom to make […]
Warning: Irma, Harvey Could Boost Zika Cases Those folks whose who weathered Hurricanes Irma and Harvey now have to worry about bugs, a mosquito expert warns that the standing water left behind is the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. People in the effected regions are advised to drain birdbaths, pots and anything else in their […]
9/11 ‘Dust’ Put Children at Risks for Heart Disease The repercussions of 9/11 continue to exact a toll on the health of Americans. An analysis by NYU Langone Health of blood tests from children who may have breathed in the toxic ashes and fumes from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers found that […]
Chemicals in Breakfast Cereals Cause Obesity Many studies suggests that chemicals added to breakfast cereals and other common processed food products are adding to America’s obesity crisis, but showing exactly how the process happens has been difficult. Now scientists at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles have solved the problem. The researchers tested 3 chemicals that […]
Anti-Zika Mosquito Pesticides Cause Neurological Damage We have been distracted by other issues, but the Zika hysteria of last Summer has quietly been replaced by silence. For months, the mainstream media inundated the American public with terror-inducing articles about how Zika was going to give their unborn children microcephaly, a condition in which the brain […]
Zika is Still a Real Threat in the US Zika still a very real threat to the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the risk is actually more widespread now. People are nervous about whether their bug sprays are doing what they’re supposed to do. And aside from the dangerous […]
Yes, You Can Have a Dog and a Beautiful Yard You can have a dog and a beautiful yard. With a little planning and effort, your dog/s can peacefully co-exist in a lush outdoor space that makes both of you happy. •Build a play space: frame it with wood or iron fencing, or cement or […]
US EPA Accused of Helping Monsanto (NYSE:MON) Cause Cancers in Consumers $MON, $SMG, $DOW 800+ people with cancer are suing Monsanto (NYSE:MON), the maker of Roundup, claiming the glyphosate-based herbicide made them sick, and the company did little to warn the consumers, despite full well knowing cancer risks existed. In Y 2015, glyphosate, the active […]
Controversy Continues, Miami Beach Spraying Naled for Zika Mosquitoes The City of Miami Beach is slated to be sprayed again with Naled, a powerful insecticide, despite the continuing controversy over whether its use is warranted in the fight to eliminate Zika. Friday, Tom Frieden, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
Florida Republicans Want Feds to Release $1-B to Fight Zika Virus This Zika virus “scare” appears to be a gift to the chemical and pest control industry at the expense of public health. Florida Republicans are urging US House colleagues to facilitate the release of $1-B to fight the Zika virus locally, and are criticizing […]
More Naled Spraying for Zika Mosquitoes in Miami Beach Another round of aerial spraying in Miami Beach using Naled appears certain for Sunday, as the number of Zika cases continues to rise and a local attempt to stop the operation failed Wednesday. Miami Beach is one of the only 2 areas in the US where […]
Zika Update: Banned Toxin Naled Spayings In Miami Beach In Miami-Dade County, Florida, the aerial spraying campaign against Zika-carrying mosquitoes has been referred to as a “blitz” that “could be one for the record books if the CDC records it as a success.” The area began spraying the insecticide Naled from low-flying planes on 4 […]
Apple Cider Vinegar for Natural Flea Prevention It makes sense to try a non-toxic flea deterrent whenever possible. Apple cider vinegar is an option. While it does not kill fleas, per se, it may repel them because fleas dislike its smell and taste. One of the simplest ways to use this natural flea repellent is […]
Tips to Help Us Avoid Pesticides in Our Daily Lives Research has linked long-term pesticide exposure to infertility, birth defects, endocrine disruption, neurological disorders, and cancer. So, it is common sense that ingesting and being exposed to fewer pesticides will result in improved health. Below are some basics to help us reduce the amount of […]
Big Chem and Big Ag are Dousing Our Food with Toxic Pesticides $MON, $FB, $TWTR The research shows that the long-term exposure to pesticides has been linked to infertility, birth defects, endocrine disruption, neurological disorders and cancer Common sense tells us that fewer pesticides in our food supply would result in improved health among the […]
Americans Have a “Sweet” Tooth, I is Killing Them Americans have a “sweet tooth” and it’s killing them. The over consumption of sugar has been linked to a variety of chronic health problems such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. It is almost impossible for Americans to avoid sweet stuff because their food […]
Demand Globally for Flame Retardant Chemicals to Grow $BASFY, $DD, $DOW The market, valued at $6-B in Y 2014, is anticipated to reach $10-B by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate of about 10% between Y’s 2015 and 2020. In terms of demand the build and construction sectors lead. That is the conclusion […]
Genetic Engineering Affects Environmental Change, the Stakes are High $MON There are widespread examples throughout history of pest control experiments gone very wrong. Today, the stakes are really high, as scientists are increasingly turning to GE (genetic engineering) techniques to affect environmental change. Already this year the Zika virus, which is carried by the Aedes […]
True Plant Health Depends on the Relationship With the Soil Fruits and vegetables raised on synthetic fertilizer look good on the outside, but lack nutrients on the inside. Down a large soda or eat a candy bar, and you will feel an initial rush of energy. You may conclude that the sweet treat made you […]
Lawn Chemicals Linked to 2 Types of Cancer in Dogs Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and there is nothing as inviting as a lush green open space on a warm, sunny day. Play it safe so your pet can stay safe. Often the most lush lawns and gardens in the neighborhood […]
Firefighters Fight against Flame Retardants in the Home If flame-retardant chemicals worked, they would probably have no stronger supporters than firefighters. Yet, they are among their strongest opponents. It is not only that the chemicals are ineffective, but they are highly toxic. Charging into a burning home is dangerous enough, but entering a home with burning […]
The Majority of Americans are Eating Chemical “Drenched” Foods $MON Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s (NYSE:MON) Roundup herbicide, is the most used agriculture chemical in history. In Y 2014, farmers sprayed enough glyphosate to apply 0.8 lbs of the chemical to every acre of cultivated cropland in the US and nearly 0.5 lb of […]
Avoid Pesticide Saturated Fruits and Vegetables $MON Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s (NYSE:MON) Roundup herbicide, is the most used agriculture chemical of all time. It is not known exactly how much glyphosate may be in your food because the USDA does not test for it. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in […]
Play God With Nature, Get Burned GMO food has been touted as the savior of the world; feed the hungry, make farming more profitable and minimize the use of pesticides, and it is safe. Lots of scientists have confirmed that GMO food is safe for consumption despite the public’s support for restrictions on such food […]
We Cannot Exercise Our Way Out Of A Poor Diet Being slim is not necessarily proof of being healthy. Metabolic dysfunction can strike anyone not following an really healthy diet. Carrying excess weight almost always guarantees one will suffer health problems. And so, this is why childhood obesity is a grave concern, as obese children […]
Expert Tips To Leading A Healthy Life The experts believe we can virtually eliminate your risk of cancer and chronic disease and significantly improve our chances of recovering from cancer by following some simple strategies, as follows: Eat Real Food: Seek to eliminate all processed food in our diet. Eat at least 33% of food […]