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Check Thyroid Health with the Basal Thermometer Test
If it turns out you’re suffering from hypothyroidism, and nearly 10 percent of Americans are, it’s unlikely that using iodine supplements will make much of a difference. I’m not saying that iodine is not an important mineral; iodine is important, particularly for glandular health and for the production of thyroid hormone.
Old Man’s Disease is More Prevalent Than Anyone Suspects
I love my dad. He gave us kids everything he could: love, money, attention, and most of all he was always there for us when the chips were down. When I was young, I thought my dad knew everything. Unfortunately, as I got older I realized my dad only thought he knew everything. I used to call this condition of all-knowingness “Old Man’s Disease” (OMD) which I defined as the mental condition that causes us to believe that we know everything.
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- Hard Ketones: A Healthy Alternative to Standard Alcoholic Beveragesby Stephanie on December 28, 2023 at 6:18 pm
THE ULTIMATE, HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO ALCOHOL THAT STILL GIVES YOU A PLEASANT BUZZ: HARD KETONES! By Nora Gedgaudas SO… In the spirit of holiday and New Year’s Eve celebrations, I would like to make mention of The post Hard Ketones: A Healthy Alternative to Standard Alcoholic Beverages appeared first on Price-Pottenger.
- Call for Article Submissions to the Journal of Health and Healingby Stephanie on December 18, 2023 at 1:29 am
Dear Friend, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to contribute to our highly respected publication, the Journal of The post Call for Article Submissions to the Journal of Health and Healing appeared first on Price-Pottenger.
- Weston A. Price’s work and its relevance to todayby Mateo Duarte on December 12, 2023 at 5:14 pm
My own introduction to the work of Weston A. Price likely bears a similarity to the way in which many reading this have initially come across him: through his many amazing photographs. They The post Weston A. Price’s work and its relevance to today appeared first on Price-Pottenger.
- Air Traffic Whistleblower Reveals Lack of Human Resources and Failing Technology Make Air Travel Unsafe – Tech Apocalypse Now Near?by Brian-Admin on May 16, 2025 at 9:54 pm
An air traffic controller went public today as a whistleblower and gave an "exclusive" interview with the Wall Street Journal, about just how dangerous air traffic is today, highlighted by recent events where screens went black with flights coming into Newark, NJ. This man states that there are not enough air traffic controllers to handle current traffic, […]
- More than 3,500 Jobs in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Sectors Cut in Past Two Weeksby Brian-Admin on May 14, 2025 at 10:43 pm
Noi Mahoney, writing for the trade publication "FreightWaves" has reported that 3,500 job cuts have been announced since April 30th, just two weeks ago, in freight-related jobs. And while Wall Street has surged this week based on the alleged China - USA trade agreement from last weekend, those daring to oppose the majority are issuing dire warnings. […]
- Is Trump Pivoting in his Middle East Policy? New $142 Billion Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia Announced – “Largest in History”by Brian-Admin on May 13, 2025 at 11:34 pm
President Donald Trump and his entourage arrived in Saudi Arabia today for an economic summit that included many American CEOs, such as Elon Musk, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, IBM’s Arvind Krishna, Citicorp’s Jane Fraser, Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg, NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, Palantir’s Alex Karp and BlackRock’s Larry Fink. As a […]
- Gary Null’s “No More Cancer” challenges conventional cancer treatment paradigmby editor on May 16, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Gary Null’s book “No More Cancer” challenges mainstream therapies like chemotherapy and radiation, arguing they are often ineffective or harmful, while advocating for overlooked alternative treatments. The book highlights dietary changes (e.g., consuming melons for pH balance, fiber for cancer risk reduction) and includes recipes and... Continue […]
- Flavonoid-rich foods SLASH DIABETES RISK by 28% as study reveals plant compounds outperform pharmaceuticalsby editor on May 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm
A groundbreaking UK Biobank study of 113,097 participants reveals that consuming just six servings of flavonoid-rich foods daily—packed with potent phytochemicals like anthocyanins, quercetin, and flavan-3-ols—can slash type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk by an impressive 28%. Tea, berries, and apples emerged as metabolic superheroes, with... Continue reading...
- My Open Letter to the American Dental Associationby editor on May 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Story at-a-glance In an open letter, I urge the American Dental Association to discontinue supporting water fluoridation, based on research linking fluoride exposure to reduced IQ scores, ADHD symptoms and thyroid dysfunction Most Western European nations have rejected water fluoridation in favor of education, fluoride-free... Continue reading...
- Overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiringon May 16, 2025 at 5:48 pm
Researchers have shown in mice that brain cells known as astrocytes are required for a signaling chemical called norepinephrine to modify brain activity, changing the textbook understanding that norepinephrine acts directly on neurons.
- Wild orangutans show communication complexity thought to be uniquely humanon May 16, 2025 at 5:42 pm
Researchers have found that wild orangutans vocalize with a layered complexity previously thought to be unique to human communication, suggesting a much older evolutionary origin.
- New auditory brainstem implant shows early promiseon May 16, 2025 at 5:42 pm
Investigators are developing a new type of auditory brainstem implant that is designed to be soft, and flexible and address limitations of models currently in use. These implants may one day benefit people who can't receive a cochlear implant, such as those with Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) and other severe inner ear abnormalities. In a new preclinical […]
- Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Poundsby Erin Elizabeth on February 15, 2025 at 7:24 pm
Story at-a-glance Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s ineffective use of insulin. This condition occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or when your pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes leads to The post […]
- Sleep Deprivation — A Hidden Threat to Public Healthby Erin Elizabeth on January 24, 2025 at 7:07 pm
Story at-a-glance Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that influenza leads to between 9.3 and 41 million cases annually in the United States alone.1 This viral […]
- How to Protect Yourself From Tick-Borne Diseasesby Erin Elizabeth on June 3, 2024 at 12:54 am
STORY AT-A-GLANCE According to research published in the February 15, 2024, issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR),1,2prevalence of Lyme Disease were 1.7 times (70%) higher in 2022 than the annual U.S. average reported from 2017 through 2019. This dramatic increase is not thought to […]
The 8 Chapters of Good Nutrition
By Ben Fuchs | Pharmacist Ben Ok, so there really isn’t a “book” called The 8 Chapters of Good Nutrition; it’s simply a handy way to think about diet and supplementation. Nutrition as we’ve said is a vast subject matter and to make it palatable we’ve divided it into 8 (somewhat) manageable sections. I sayContinue reading →
Your Skin and it’s Inherent Healing and Renewing Capacity
Everyone wants great skin. We are bombarded daily by advertisements and marketing proclamations that claim to deliver it. The skin care industry is a 10 billion dollar business made up mostly of products containing oils and waxes, solvents, emulsifiers and chemical ingredients that allow for the creation of cosmetic commodities that modify the superficial appearance of the skin, without actually creating real changes.
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- Dark Chocolate With Tea Daily May Lower Blood Pressure As Well As Medicationby StudyFinds Staff on May 16, 2025 at 8:08 pm
Instead of buying the next trendy expensive supplement or exotic superfood, a morning cup of tea could do more for your blood pressure than you realize. A new international study suggests that certain foods, like tea and dark chocolate, pack enough cardiovascular punch to rival prescription medications—at least for people who need them most. The post Dark Chocolate With Tea Daily May Lower […]
- Why Modern Parents Are Making Their Kids’ Emotional Well-Being The Top Priorityby StudyFinds Staff on May 16, 2025 at 7:38 pm
Most parents these days are tossing their parents' old rulebooks in the trash. That's what new research tells us, with six out of ten moms and dads saying they're doing things differently than how they were raised. The post Why Modern Parents Are Making Their Kids’ Emotional Well-Being The Top Priority appeared first on Study Finds.
- Natural Ozempic: What And How You Eat Can Increase Levels Of GLP-1 Without Drugsby The Conversation on May 16, 2025 at 7:03 pm
For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides. The post Natural Ozempic: What And How You Eat Can Increase Levels Of GLP-1 Without Drugs appeared first on Study Finds.
- High midlife stress hormone levels linked to Alzheimer's risk in postmenopausal womenon May 17, 2025 at 2:30 am
Is stress associated with Alzheimer's disease? It may be in women who are postmenopausal, a study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) shows.
- No more sticky patches: 3D-printed wearable monitors health through skin gaseson May 16, 2025 at 7:07 pm
Wearable technologies are revolutionizing health care, but design limitations in adhesive-based personal monitors have kept them from meeting their full potential.
- Americans say benefits of MMR vaccine for children outweigh risks by nearly 5-1, survey findson May 16, 2025 at 6:23 pm
The United States is in the midst of the second-highest year of measles cases since 2000, when the disease was declared eliminated in this country, meaning that cases within the United States originated outside the country. As of May 8, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2025, there have been over a thousand confirmed U.S. cases of measles and three […]
- What are Dunkin Donuts Drink Sizes? Here’s the 411 on the shots!by Bett on June 14, 2024 at 7:03 am
With so many different fast food stores, drink sizes can get hella confusing. Luckily, Dunkin drink sizes are kept fairly straightforward. I have to say I like this approach. Yes, I’ve got used to Starbucks drink sizes but honestly, when I first started going to Starbucks I found the whole thing pretty confusing. If you:... What are Dunkin Donuts Drink […]
- Are Carrot tops edible? And what to make with them!by Bett on January 21, 2024 at 2:31 pm
If you are wondering whether carrot tops are edible – we have the scoop! If you don’t feel like reading to the end of the article for your answer, then I will simply give it to you now – YES, carrot tops are edible, so you might want to think again before you throw them... Are Carrot tops edible? And what to make with them! appeared first on The […]
- Does Metamucil Help you lose weight? Spoiler: I lost 10 pounds in 1 monthby Bett on January 15, 2024 at 2:47 pm
If you are wondering whether Metamucil helps you to lose weight, we have the inside scoop. My parents have been using Metamucil for years to help them go to the toilet (they’re very constipated LOL). I used to rag them out BIG time and tell them how disgusting Metamucil was so I felt like a... Does Metamucil Help you lose weight? Spoiler: I lost 10 pounds […]
- High-Dose Vitamin B12 Injections: A Cure for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia?by Paul Anthony Taylor on May 16, 2025 at 12:35 pm
Imagine a cancer diagnosis that doesn’t lead to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery, but instead to a remarkable recovery driven by a simple vitamin. This is the Author informationPaul Anthony TaylorExecutive Director of the Dr. Rath Health Foundation and one of the coauthors of our explosive book, “The Nazi Roots of the ‘Brussels EU'”, Paul is also our expert on the Codex […]
- China Loses Multibillion-Dollar COVID-19 Court Caseby Dr. Rath Health Foundation on May 16, 2025 at 11:06 am
The state of Missouri has won a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic after none of the defendants showed up to court. The post China Loses Multibillion-Dollar COVID-19 Court Case appeared first on Dr. Rath Health Foundation.
- Vitamin D May Reduce Incidence and Severity of Respiratory Tract Infections in Childrenby Dr. Rath Health Foundation on May 16, 2025 at 10:59 am
Danish children taking 25 micrograms of vitamin D daily had 17 percent fewer sick days and 43 percent fewer days with acute respiratory tract infections with fever, according to a new study in the European Journal of Nutrition. The post Vitamin D May Reduce Incidence and Severity of Respiratory Tract Infections in Children appeared first on Dr. Rath Health Foundation.