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- Essential Oils That Make Counting Sheep a Thing of the Past – The stress of the family gatherings can disrupt your sleep cycle, impacting your health and wellness. Learn how oils like lavender and cedarwood can help you drift off faster and sleep better.
- Homemade Sleep Spray: Your Bedtime Stress Reliever - Transform your nightly routine with a simple DIY sleep spray. This easy recipe uses calming essential oils to create a relaxing environment that helps you drift off faster and enjoy deeper, uninterrupted rest.
- Tired, Moody, or Always Sick? Vitamin D Could Be the Issue – Low energy, frequent colds, and bone pain could point to vitamin D deficiency. Learn how to spot the symptoms and incorporate simple dietary and lifestyle solutions to rebuild your levels and protect your health.
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| The Harvard Elite’s Witch Hunt: Smearing RFK Jr. While Protecting Big Pharma Interests |
| The real 'witch doctors' aren’t who you think—they’re the elites weaponizing public health to protect Big Pharma’s profits. |
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| Top Five Healthiest Holiday Foods |
| You don't have to sabotage your health when you indulge in festive treats -- just focus on picks from this short-list of healthy (and delicious) holiday eats! |
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| Calm Anxiety Naturally: 7 Top Substances |
| In the face of the mounting costs of anxiety in the U.S. and globally, here are seven substances that act as natural anti-anxiety agents and may make a difference in addressing the unprecedented levels of stress people are facing today, in the wake of the COVID crisis. |
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Sugar is addictive. In fact, brain imaging studies show that it's possibly even more addictive than drugs like morphine, heroine, and *******.
Processed and refined carbohydrate foods have also shown to be highly addictive, and are associated with powerful cravings.
If you've ever suffered with cravings for sugar, sweets, snacks, or other carbohydrate-rich foods, you're not alone and it's not your fault!
Food manufacturers spend billions to create foods that stimulate the brain chemicals that make you crave their foods and eat more (bet you can't eat just one).
That's why I created a new webinar where I'll show you how to beat these sugar and carbohydrate cravings so that you can improve your blood sugar and burn more fat.
The webinar is next Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00pm Eastern, 4:00pm Pacific.
>> Register now by clicking here.
This webinar training will be about an hour, and will be jam-packed with valuable information.
Here's some of what I'll cover:
In this webinar training, I'll be sharing some powerful information about beating sugar and carb cravings! If you're serious about your health, and want to break your cravings to burn fat and improve your blood sugar, join me for this free webinar.
See you there!
Blessings,
Processed and refined carbohydrate foods have also shown to be highly addictive, and are associated with powerful cravings.
If you've ever suffered with cravings for sugar, sweets, snacks, or other carbohydrate-rich foods, you're not alone and it's not your fault!
Food manufacturers spend billions to create foods that stimulate the brain chemicals that make you crave their foods and eat more (bet you can't eat just one).
That's why I created a new webinar where I'll show you how to beat these sugar and carbohydrate cravings so that you can improve your blood sugar and burn more fat.
The webinar is next Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00pm Eastern, 4:00pm Pacific.
>> Register now by clicking here.
This webinar training will be about an hour, and will be jam-packed with valuable information.
Here's some of what I'll cover:
- How to identify the biggest triggers for sugar and carb cravings
- The FIVE self-sabotage patterns and how to know which effects you the most
- Science about sugar and carb addiction
- The three keys to reduce sugar cravings after meals
- Nutrients and supplements which can be helpful to stop sugar and carb cravings
- The one thing you need most to stay on track and avoid giving in to cravings
In this webinar training, I'll be sharing some powerful information about beating sugar and carb cravings! If you're serious about your health, and want to break your cravings to burn fat and improve your blood sugar, join me for this free webinar.
See you there!
Blessings,
How CoQ10 Affects Insulin Sensitivity
Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., writes:
A study in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences attempted to see if supplementing with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) would improve diabetics’ blood sugar control.
Diabetic women were given either 100 mg of CoQ10 or placebo for 12 weeks, and at the end of the study, blood pressure was reduced in the CoQ10-treated group compared to the placebo group. Fasting blood sugar was also lower in those who took CoQ10. Lastly, insulin sensitivity was improved in the CoQ10 group.
Special: Don't Buy CoQ10 at a Drugstore. Doctor Explains Why.
CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance that is produced in the body. It is not an essential nutrient unless you are taking a statin medication (or red rice yeast). That’s because statins poison an enzyme that is crucial to producing CoQ10.
CoQ10 deficiency is associated with many health problems, and supplementing with CoQ10 has been shown to help with heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, migraine headaches, and statin-induced muscle aches and pains.
It’s also is very safe. I routinely have patients take 100 mg to 300 mg per day, and I recommend more CoQ10 when an illness is severe.
Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., writes:
A study in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences attempted to see if supplementing with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) would improve diabetics’ blood sugar control.
Diabetic women were given either 100 mg of CoQ10 or placebo for 12 weeks, and at the end of the study, blood pressure was reduced in the CoQ10-treated group compared to the placebo group. Fasting blood sugar was also lower in those who took CoQ10. Lastly, insulin sensitivity was improved in the CoQ10 group.
Special: Don't Buy CoQ10 at a Drugstore. Doctor Explains Why.
CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance that is produced in the body. It is not an essential nutrient unless you are taking a statin medication (or red rice yeast). That’s because statins poison an enzyme that is crucial to producing CoQ10.
CoQ10 deficiency is associated with many health problems, and supplementing with CoQ10 has been shown to help with heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, migraine headaches, and statin-induced muscle aches and pains.
It’s also is very safe. I routinely have patients take 100 mg to 300 mg per day, and I recommend more CoQ10 when an illness is severe.
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just drink vodka jimmi after 4 glasses you dont feel sick, in fact you dont feel anything!Sugar is addictive. In fact, brain imaging studies show that it's possibly even more addictive than drugs like morphine, heroine, and *******.
Processed and refined carbohydrate foods have also shown to be highly addictive, and are associated with powerful cravings.
If you've ever suffered with cravings for sugar, sweets, snacks, or other carbohydrate-rich foods, you're not alone and it's not your fault!
Food manufacturers spend billions to create foods that stimulate the brain chemicals that make you crave their foods and eat more (bet you can't eat just one).
That's why I created a new webinar where I'll show you how to beat these sugar and carbohydrate cravings so that you can improve your blood sugar and burn more fat.
The webinar is next Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00pm Eastern, 4:00pm Pacific.
>> Register now by clicking here.
This webinar training will be about an hour, and will be jam-packed with valuable information.
Here's some of what I'll cover:
- How to identify the biggest triggers for sugar and carb cravings
- The FIVE self-sabotage patterns and how to know which effects you the most
- Science about sugar and carb addiction
- The three keys to reduce sugar cravings after meals
- Nutrients and supplements which can be helpful to stop sugar and carb cravings
- The one thing you need most to stay on track and avoid giving in to cravings
In this webinar training, I'll be sharing some powerful information about beating sugar and carb cravings! If you're serious about your health, and want to break your cravings to burn fat and improve your blood sugar, join me for this free webinar.
See you there!
Blessings,
but is hard to find
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
RFK Jr. Announces Next Move By Jeff Louderback
Peppermint Power: How to Use the Herb for Tummy Trouble By Amy Denney
To find it you have to spread it buddy
i once thought i was geing kind. in the express lane of the store there was a woman in front of me with a trolley loaded high. its supposed to be no more than 15 items, i had been waiting a long time and jusi wanted out. teller told woman thats 303 bucks! woman started rummaging around to remove something as she only had 300 bucks. i gave 3 bucks to the teller just so i could get served. teller told the woman, woman then turned to me, hands on hips and said " and what do you expect from me? ' you try to be nice and that happens!!! i should have said you owe me more than your worth!!!!To find it you have to spread it buddy
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ICAN is excited to announce the launch of a powerful new dashboard that will allow the public to review and search critical safety data from the V-safe free-text entries. Now we can see for ourselves what everyday Americans injected with COVID-19 vaccines were telling CDC after injection. ICAN CEO, Del Bigtree, explains how to use the Free-Text Field Dashboard here: 
When the COVID-19 vaccines rolled out, CDC used a program called V-safe to collect information from vaccine recipients. If users wanted to report a serious adverse reaction, they were forced to type in a description of their symptoms and reactions into open text fields. Almost one year ago, ICAN’s attorneys won a lawsuit against CDC forcing it to release this free-text data. However, that data was incomplete. After months of legal work, the complete free-text data has finally been obtained, with additional fields that allow us to see the date of injection, the number of days after injection each reaction was reported, and the MedDRA codes assigned for each reported reaction (a standardized coding system to classify medical events) along with every free text entry. Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of this data and a new Keyword Search Dashboard on our V-safe page, built specifically to search the free-text entries. 
The American public will now be able to view for themselves all 5.5 million entries that CDC has released so far. (More are coming over the next couple of months.) All entries are anonymous and only identified by a unique Registrant ID code. The Dashboard has advanced search and filter capabilities, including the ability to search by keyword, phrase, or MedDRA code, and to filter the data by vaccine received, age, sex, and more! In addition, the Dashboard allows users to view the entire “story” for any one individual user, including which vaccine was received and when, the entries made, and how his or her story progressed over time. 
This Dashboard brings a whole new level of transparency to data the government tried so hard to keep behind closed doors. We encourage everyone to check out the new Keyword Search Dashboard and do a search or two—the entries and individual storylines are powerful and, in many cases, heart-breaking. These are the people our federal “health” authorities abandoned. ICAN remains steadfastly committed to bringing the suffering of COVID-19 vaccine recipients out of the shadows and into the light. |
Detoxification is essential because our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins from various sources: pollution, processed foods, environmental chemicals, and even our own metabolic processes. These toxins can accumulate over time, potentially impacting organ function, immune response, and overall health. Supporting detoxification pathways helps the body efficiently eliminate these harmful substances, reducing the burden on organs and promoting a more optimal state of well-being. While the body has its own inherent detoxification mechanisms, supporting these processes through healthy lifestyle choices can significantly improve overall health and vitality. Because HealthMeans is dedicated to helping you investigate all your health needs, we’re thrilled to highlight one of our favorite interviews of Dr. Chris Shade, Ph.D., renowned educator on environmental toxicities, neuroinflammation, immune dysregulation, and the human detoxification system. Learn more about detoxification and the key things to watch out for to improve your body’s ability to heal itself! | |
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Are you looking for guidance on how to rid your body of toxins? Watch this spectacular interview, Effective Ways to Detox Heavy Metals — Chris Shade, Ph.D. to discover how environmental toxins are making you ill, increasing your risk rates for disease and mortality, and there are simple ways to reduce your exposure as well as help your body naturally detoxify. You’ll leave this engaging conversation with the knowledge & inspiration to begin reducing toxins in your environment and body. | |
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Sometimes things are just hyped up - but sometimes the hype is justified. That's definitely the case with HOCL. It's a new type of cleaning technology that uses ZERO harmful chemicals - in fact the CDC have just advised schools and hospitals to move over to using it. You probably already know that in your home you have:
Well, now you can replace them with the same SAFE CLEANER that the CDC recommends. Our good friend Trevor King is hosting a SHORT webinar about it on Tuesday, December 17 at 4pm EST. And we’ve gotten you an amazing price on this, if you are interested. Now listen - this is NOT thousands of dollars - in fact, you'll be surprised that this will cost you LESS than the average household spends on the crappy, dangerous cleaners. Interested now? Join us on Tuesday for a very special event all about the Ultralux Clean. | |
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We know that the modern world is becoming an increasingly toxic place and most of us could probably benefit from a detox. But what exactly is a “detox,” how do we make sure we detox in a healthy way and what do we actually need to do (and stop doing) to detox? These are the questions we’ll address in this eBook. With these science-based tips, you can feel more confident in your DIY detox. --->>Download your complimentary 24 Tips to DIY Detox eBook from HealthMeans! The objective of a detox is to remove the bad stuff—things like chemicals, heavy metals, mold mycotoxins, environmental pollutants, pesticides and more. To succeed in this goal, we need to support our body’s natural detoxification organs—the liver, kidneys, digestive system, skin and lungs. In this ebook, we’ll cover:
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Organic Bytes Newsletter #875: Some of the Best Holiday Gifts Come From Farms SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | VIEW ON WEB 
URBAN AGRICULTURE Dutch Suburb Where Residents Must Grow Food on at Least Half of Their PropertyHannah Docter-Loeb writes for The Guardian:“When Marco de Kat starts planning his meals, he doesn’t need to travel far for fresh food. Right outside his house is an 800 square metre plot with all sorts of produce – apples, pears, peppers, basil, beets and cauliflower, to name a few. During the winter months, he and his wife can pretty much survive off the vegetables stored in their freezer. Even after living in Oosterwold for a number of years, it’s something that still excites him. ‘Yesterday, I forgot to think about what to eat,’ he says. ‘You walk through your garden and you find something and that’s what you eat.’ Oosterwold, where de Kat has lived since 2017, is a 4,300 hectare (10,625 acre) urban experiment located east of Amsterdam, in a suburb of the city of Almere, where de Kat works as a municipal councillor. First visualised about a decade ago by a local network, it was established by local government and Oosterwold planners as a way to challenge the rigidity of Dutch city planning, giving people more freedom – and responsibility – over the urban design process. The area, which has about 5,000 residents and a growing waiting list, is completely self-sufficient. Residents can build houses however they like, and must collaborate with others to figure out things such as street names, waste management, roads, and even schools. But the local government has included one extremely unusual requirement: about half of each plot must be devoted to urban agriculture.” Read about how “nobody is doing it in the same way,” de Kat says. “You have to find your own recipe.” 
A REGENERATIVE FUTURE Find Regenerative Farmers and Help Us Grow Our Regenerative Farm MapBy Regeneration International:Help sustain your local farms this holiday season by supporting the food system you believe in! Have you seen the Regenerative Farm Map? Find your local foods: pasture raised eggs, chicken and pork, grass fed beef, fruit, farm fresh cheese, pickles and yogurt, organic produce, herbs, jams, grains, organic, raw and A2 milk! The Regenerative Farm Map is a resource that was invented with a revolutionary idea at its heart: the idea that the regenerative movement has already spread across the whole world, and all we need to do to make it grow is connect people with their local regenerative farmers. This idea has proved to be true! And now we are asking you to help us grow the map even more! We recently added the option to submit regenerative agriculture education centers to the farm map. Now we are asking that you help us find the regenerative agriculture education centers and regenerative farms in your area that we have not yet added to the Regenerative Farm Map. Check out the Regenerative Farm Map and please add your favorite regenerative farm if you don’t already see it here Submit a Regenerative Farm or Regenerative Agriculture Education Center
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ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE
Scaling up Best Practices Regenerative Agriculture To Regenerate Our Climate by Maximizing Photosynthesis
By Dr. André Leu, Regeneration International Director:“The evidence shows that agriculture needs to change from chemically intensive to biologically intensive. The new paradigm reduces and ultimately avoids the use of synthetic chemicals. Plant biology and living soil science must be at the forefront of this research.
A general rule is that the soil is covered with the maximum number of living plants for as long as possible during the growing season. Dead plants and bare soil do not photosynthesize, so the most productive regenerative systems avoid killing plants as weeds with herbicides and excessive tillage. Instead, plants are managed as cover crops to build soil fertility by maximizing root exudates. Various strategies are used to manage weeds and use them as cover crops to build fertility. Grazing is one of the most widespread management tools in these regenerative systems. (Leu 2021, Teague et al. 2016)
The best regenerative systems maximize photosynthesis to increase the capture of CO2 and store it in the soil as SOM through organic matter biomass and root exudates. A substantial body of evidence, starting in 1904, shows how root exudates feed organic carbon compounds to the soil microbiome, thereby increasing SOM. The key is to maximize photosynthesis to capture CO2 and convert it into numerous organic compounds.”
Read about examples of best practice regenerative systems and more
NEW BOOK
Your Guide to Cellular Health
In Your Guide to Cellular Health, Dr. Mercola delves into the vital role of cellular energy in achieving optimal health and longevity. Drawing on the latest research, this comprehensive guide uncovers how modern lifestyle choices and environmental factors can impair mitochondrial function, leading to chronic diseases and premature aging.Dr. Mercola provides actionable insights into diet, detoxification, and lifestyle adjustments that can enhance your overall well-being. With practical advice and easy-to-follow strategies, this book empowers you to take control of your health at the cellular level, helping you live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
If you’re looking for ways to improve your quality of life, Your Guide to Cellular Health is an indispensable resource for anyone committed to taking charge of their health and vitality.
Order “Your Guide to Cellular Health” by Dr. Mercola
HEALTH ISSUES
Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant. Little Is Being Done To Curb the Risk
Sharon Lerner & Al Shaw report for ProPublica:“In a world flush with hazardous air pollutants, there is one that causes far more cancer than any other, one that is so widespread that nobody in the United States is safe from it.
It is a chemical so pervasive that a new analysis by ProPublica found it exposes everyone to elevated risks of developing cancer no matter where they live. And perhaps most worrisome, it often poses the greatest risk in the one place people feel safest: inside their homes.
As the backbone of American commerce, formaldehyde is a workhorse in major sectors of the economy, preserving bodies in funeral homes, binding particleboards in furniture and serving as a building block in plastic. The risk isn’t just to the workers using it; formaldehyde threatens everyone as it pollutes the air we all breathe and leaks from products long after they enter our homes. It is virtually everywhere.
Federal regulators have known for more than four decades that formaldehyde is toxic, but their attempts to limit the chemical have been repeatedly thwarted by the many companies that rely on it.”
Learn why formaldehyde is key to so many lucrative industrial processes, and how companies that make and use it have spent lavishly on questioning and delaying government efforts to rein it in
HEALTHY RAW MILK
Securing Fresh Food From Fertile Soil, Challenges to the Organic and Raw Milk Movements
Joseph R. Heckman writes for Cambridge University Press:“In recent decades, a diverse community of dairy farmers, consumers and nutrition advocates has campaigned amidst considerable government opposition, to secure and expand the right of individuals to produce, sell and consume fresh unprocessed milk, commonly referred to as ‘raw milk’. This advocacy shares important parallels with battles fought in the organic food movement over the past century. Both the raw milk and organic food movements originated with farmers and consumers who sought to replace industrialized food production and processing practices with more traditional ones. Both movements equate the preservation of natural integrity in farming and food handling with more wholesome, nutritious food and environmental conservation. Both movements have had to work diligently to overcome a false perception that their practices are anachronistic, notably with regard to productive output of organic agriculture and the safety of fresh unprocessed milk.
There is also the failure of opponents to acknowledge a growing body of scientific evidence for health benefits associated with drinking of fresh unprocessed milk. The raw milk movement has the potential to economically benefit family farmers, much as organic agriculture has done. Building soil fertility, a foundational principle of organic farming, would benefit from having numerous small pasture-based dairies spread across the land providing fresh unprocessed milk. Agricultural universities and the Cooperative Extension System could seize a real leadership opportunity by promoting and participating in this reinvention of dairy farming, and restoring the ecology of this traditional food and farming system.
The absence of national standards for production of unpasteurized milk for direct human consumption inspired the founding of the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) by an organic dairy farmer (McAfee, Reference McAfee2011). Established in 2011, RAWMI mentors and trains producers of fresh unpasteurized milk. As described on its website, it ‘facilitates best practices in the raw milk industry through the evaluation of research findings’ and farm experience to create individualized food safety plans. Dairy farms that work with RAWMI adopt a set of standards; develop a risk assessment and management plan and safe operating procedures that are customized to the unique environment of the farm.”
Read about how the FDA plays up the risks and dismisses the benefits and much more
USDA WATCH
Most “Humane” Farms Are Lying to You — And the Government Isn’t Stopping Them
By Kenny Torrella, Vox:“An overwhelming majority of Americans say they’re concerned about the treatment of animals raised for meat, and many believe they can help by simply selecting from one of the many brands that advertise their chicken or pork as “humane.” But such marketing claims have long borne little resemblance to the ugly reality of raising animals for meat.
Nearly all farmed animals in the US live on mega factory farms, where they’re mutilated without pain relief and fattened up in dark, overcrowded warehouses before being shipped off to the slaughterhouse. Only a tiny sliver of livestock are actually reared on the small, higher-welfare farms that many companies conjure on their packaging with quaint red barns and green rolling hills — and even those operations can be rife with animal suffering.
Over the summer, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) had an opportunity to fix the false advertising problem pervasive in the meat aisle when it published updated guidelines that companies must follow when making animal welfare claims on their labels. Instead, its new guidance barely changed anything.”
Read how misleading marketing — enabled by the USDA — tricks consumers
Check out the Regenerative Farm Map to find farms around the world that are working toward a humane regenerative future
Read “How to Buy (Good) Meat” from The Bittman Project
SUPPORT OCA & RI
A Revolution — In Our Food, Farming, and Land Use Practices
What the EPA, USDA, Big Ag, chemical, and food corporations are conveniently hiding from the public is that there’s no way to separate “U.S. agriculture” from our “food system” as a whole. Their faulty math (i.e. concealing food and farming emissions under the categories of transportation, manufacturing, etc.) is nothing but a smokescreen to hide the massive fossil fuel use and emissions currently belched out by our enormously wasteful, environmentally destructive, climate-destabilizing (and globalized) food system.OCA is committed to building a movement of people who care about how their food is produced, to move beyond industrial agriculture, factory farms, agro-exports and highly-processed junk food to regenerating soils and forests and drawing down enough excess carbon from the atmosphere to re-stabilize our climate.
The time is ripe for change, help us keep up the momentum. Read André Leu’s inspiring article (featured above) to see how we really can change the climate though changing our agricultural practices,
TAKE ACTION
A World Without Seed Oils and Pesticides? The Food Industry Braces for RFK Jr. Era
By Marcia Brown, Grace Yarrow & Brittany Gibson, POLITICO:“Kennedy has promised to take aim at the food and pharmaceutical industries in a Trump administration. Interest groups are already pushing back.
Trade groups representing farmers say they’re pushing the Trump campaign over concerns about Kennedy’s rhetoric on American agriculture. And lobbyists for packaged food companies and other major industry players are rushing to defend their use of additives and other ingredients under fire in the heat of the campaign.
The reaction to RFK Jr.’s agenda marks one of countless ways the business world is bracing for the possibility of a disruptive return of Trump. While many businesses achieved their aims during Trump’s first term, the latest rhetoric on the campaign trail is spurring a wave of concern about a more radical set of changes in a second Trump term.
Banning pesticides — not to mention food additives, seed oils or ultra-processed foods, as Kennedy has also advocated — would completely upend the existing U.S. food system. And if Trump truly lets Kennedy “go wild” on food and health, as he promised in remarks at a recent campaign rally, it would represent a 180 degree reversal from the agriculture agenda during his first term, which included rolling back pesticide restrictions and other food-related regulations.
Earlier this month, dozens of the country’s most prominent farm groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee expressing concern about “significant misunderstandings” about common farming practices such as the use of pesticides and GMOs and defending the “existing risk- and science-based regulatory frameworks for these technologies.”
Read how one Senate GOP aide said “I think Republicans are evenly divided about the Make America Healthy Again agenda. Some people, I think, see RFK as a total hack. … Certain [other] people are like, ‘Well, we think all of FDA is a crock of shit and we think it needs to be reformed from the inside out.’”
TAKE ACTION: Tell Trump’s New Team To Get Rid of These Five GMOs!
SAVE THE POLLINATORS
Small Patches of Urban Wildflowers Boost Bee Populations and Biodiversity, Study Shows
Nick Hedley, The Progress Playbook:“Small patches of wildflowers in urban areas can be just as effective as natural meadows in nurturing pollinator populations, a Polish study has found.
Why it matters: Populations of bees and other pollinators have declined at a rapid rate over the past few decades due to habitat loss, the introduction of alien species, and pesticides, among other factors. Since the vast majority of the world’s crop production relies on pollinators, it’s a trend that must be urgently reversed, experts warn.
The latest: A cultivated small urban meadow has ‘a similar value for pollinators as larger areas of natural meadow,’ according to the study, which was published in the journal Ecological Entomology in October 2024 and was led by researchers at Warsaw University.
The researchers counted the number of wild bees, butterflies, and hoverflies in Warsaw’s sown meadows and natural ones, and found no difference in the composition of insect-pollinated plants between the two types of habitats, nor in the ‘species richness’ of pollinators.”
Read more
Find your native plant society
BAN PFAS POLLUTION
Sludge Fertilizer Company Seeks Legal Shield for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Its Product
Elaine Mallon writes for The Washington Examiner:“Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield the sludge manufacturer from being subjected to lawsuits over synthetic chemicals contaminating farmlands.
In 2022, the company created the Coalition of Recyclers of Residual Organics by Practitioners of Sustainability to lobby its interests to Congress. Leading the nonprofit group is Synagro CEO Bob Preston. Since its creation, the organization has spent $220,000 on federal lobbying, according to disclosure forms.
Lobbyists for Synagro argue that the company should not be held liable for the PFAS contamination in the sludge that it sold since it wasn’t the one who made it. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widely used synthetic chemicals that are dangerous to humans, animals, and the environment.
Sludge is created by filtering out water from sewage, which is then sold as inexpensive fertilizer.”
Read about how the contamination of PFAS in sewage sludge has been a known problem since the 1990s, but the government continues to promote sewage sludge as a safe option for fertilizer
TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Ban PFAS Pollution!
HEALTHY LIVING
Edible Flowers — Nature’s Secret Health Powerhouses
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola:“STORY-AT-A-GLANCE
* Edible flowers are gaining popularity due to their nutritional and health benefits, containing bioactive compounds like carotenoids and phenolic compounds that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
* Many edible flowers are useful in bioremediation, helping to clean contaminated environments, which highlights their dual role in health and environmental sustainability
* The market for edible flowers is expanding as consumers seek foods with culinary appeal and health benefits, driving interest in their use in functional foods and natural remedies
* Safety is a key concern with edible flowers, as some contain toxic compounds; proper identification, preparation and consumption are necessary to maximize benefits and minimize risks
* Recent studies have analyzed the nutritional and phytochemical profiles of specific edible flowers, revealing unique compositions of vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds that contribute to their health-promoting properties”
Read about how edible flowers have been cherished for centuries across various cultures, enhancing not only the appearance but also the flavor and aesthetic value of food
NEW STUDY
Glyphosate Exposure Linked to Long-Term Brain Inflammation, Alzheimer’s
Neuroscience News reports:“New research reveals that glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, can cause lasting brain inflammation and accelerate Alzheimer’s-like pathology in mice. Even short-term exposure resulted in persistent inflammatory markers and neurological damage, including anxiety-like behaviors and premature death. The study found that glyphosate’s metabolite, aminomethylphosphonic acid, accumulates in brain tissue, raising concerns about its long-term safety for humans.
Researchers stress the need for further investigation into glyphosate’s role in neurodegenerative diseases and its impact on public health. These findings challenge assumptions about the safety of glyphosate, highlighting its potential risks for brain health. ‘Our work contributes to the growing literature highlighting the brain’s vulnerability to glyphosate,’ Ramon Velazquez and his colleagues at the Translational Genomics Research Institute says.
‘Given the increasing incidence of cognitive decline in the aging population, particularly in rural communities where exposure to glyphosate is more common due to large-scale farming, there is an urgent need for more basic research on the effects of this herbicide.’”
Read how the findings suggest the brain may be much more susceptible to the damaging effects of the herbicide than previously thought
TAKE ACTION: Make Your State the First to Ban Monsanto’s Roundup Weedkiller!
Read “Glyphosate in Food: Avoid These Contaminated Products” from ConsumerNotice.org
LITTLE BYTES
Other Essential Reading and Videos for the Week
Research Shows More Than 150 Million Mental Diagnoses May Be Linked to Lead in GasolineCities Are Using Sheep To Graze in Urban Landscapes and People Love It
A Black-Led Agricultural Community Takes Shape in Maryland
How RFK Jr. Could Reverse Our Nation’s Foolish Approach To Obesity
Scientists Sound Alarm About Terrifying Ocean Event That Could Bring Global Devastation
Forecasts Expert Technical Failure in Mexico-Eu GM Maize Panel
Fish Farming Industry is Using ‘Misleading’ Figures to Downplay its Role in Overfishing, New Research Finds
Fixing Food’s Big Climate Problem
Hey Democrats: We Should Work With RFK Jr. on Fixing America’s Food System
A Trade War Under Trump Would Bring Major Losses for California Agriculture, Experts Warn
Storm Darragh Showed Me How Unprepared My Family – And Britain – Are for Disaster
Babies in Europe Developing ‘Werewolf Syndrome’ After Exposure to Parents’ Hair-Loss Treatment
Truth In Food Labeling Would Reveal Hidden Harms To Biodiversity, Including Humans
Harvard Study: Eating Dark Chocolate Could Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes by 21%
A River in Washington State Now Has Enforceable Legal Rights
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- Sandalwood Essential Oil: Where Luxury Meets Healing – Sandalwood benefits are vast and can do wonders to your body's ability to fight cancer, heal skin issues so much more!
- DIY Dehydrated Fruit: Your Ultimate How-To Guide – Make your own naturally sweet dried fruit with this beginner-friendly guide. Perfect as a nutritious snack, addition to charcuterie boards, and as a way to preserve extra fruit before it goes bad.
- Creative Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women – Skip the last-minute Christmas shopping scramble and create meaningful gifts with these DIY stocking stuffer ideas. From handmade skincare to calming essential oil blends, these are perfect for the special women in your life.
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Hey Jimi, Today, I want to talk about something that’s been weighing heavily on my heart… Something deeply troubling and…in many ways, heart-wrenching. It’s a topic that’s beginning to affect a number of lives around us… And yet the mainstream media is refusing to bring it to light… Maybe because they know it’s morally WRONG! Canada's euthanasia program, which provides Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)... Is becoming a source of SERIOUS concern for many people. |
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According to Wesley J. Smith, a lawyer and expert on bioethics… There is a troubling trend in Canada. Patients who are struggling to get access to proper healthcare…like cancer patients… On long waiting lists…are now “asking” for euthanasia… Because they feel they cannot receive the care they need. (We all know that they’re MOST probably being advised to take this step.) The sad part is that this is not actually about pain relief… It’s about people feeling abandoned by a healthcare system that isn’t meeting their needs. In his conversation with Jan Jekielek, the host of American Thought Leaders… Wesley Smith explained just how TOXIC this twisted system is, saying… “We’re seeing in Canada also the beginning of a situation where patients who have a tough time getting an oncologist because of such a long waiting list, ask to be killed because they can’t get quality medical care. “Assisted suicide and euthanasia is a symptom, not a cause, and there’s a deep nihilism that seems to have infected society on many levels.” I cannot fathom how this can ever be allowed. Why would the medical system find solace in allowing people to commit suicide… Instead of making the EFFORT to actually save their lives. Why is it so much easier to just kill them? More than 15,000 Canadians die by euthanasia each year. In one particularly SHOCKING case… A doctor admitted to euthanizing over 400 people. In another case, a 51-year-old Nova Scotia woman who was preparing for breast cancer surgery… Was REPEATEDLY asked by different doctors if she was aware that euthanasia was an option. Can you imagine how she felt? In fact, in her own words, she shared… “In the list of questions about your life and your past and how are you treating these things was, ‘Hey, (MAiD) is a thing that exists.’” And she shared how this made her feel, saying… “It was upsetting. Not because I thought they were trying to kill me. I was shocked that it happens. I was like, ‘Again? This happened again ?’” It shocks me too that this happens… She believes euthanasia was raised not because of breast cancer… But because of her long history with autoimmune and other disorders that, theoretically, would make her “eligible” for MAiD. How have things gotten to this point… Where if you’ve had some long-standing health challenges… It automatically makes you the perfect candidate to get killed on purpose. We need to stand up against these crazy ideas before they become a “thing.” READ THE ARTICLE HERE |
This week, I focused on staying strong, balanced, and calm during the busiest time of the year.
From building up your immune system to supporting your adrenals and navigating holiday anxiety, it’s all about keeping your hormones and health fortified.
Strengthen the Host: Learn how supplements, anti-inflammatory eating, and restorative practices can bolster your immune system for the season ahead.
Adrenal Support with Adaptogens: Discover how these stress-balancing herbs can keep your body resilient during high-demand times.
Calm and Centered Through the Holidays: Our live discussion on natural anxiety solutions with Dr. Traci uncovered practical, science-backed ways to stay calm and collected—even if anxiety has been a long-time struggle.
And don’t forget, the 12 Days of Faves Giveaway is in full swing! Join us for daily chances to win our favorite products that support hormone balance, better sleep, and more.
Take care of yourself this season—you deserve to thrive.
Related articles: Strengthen the Host
From building up your immune system to supporting your adrenals and navigating holiday anxiety, it’s all about keeping your hormones and health fortified.
Strengthen the Host: Learn how supplements, anti-inflammatory eating, and restorative practices can bolster your immune system for the season ahead. Adrenal Support with Adaptogens: Discover how these stress-balancing herbs can keep your body resilient during high-demand times. Calm and Centered Through the Holidays: Our live discussion on natural anxiety solutions with Dr. Traci uncovered practical, science-backed ways to stay calm and collected—even if anxiety has been a long-time struggle.And don’t forget, the 12 Days of Faves Giveaway is in full swing! Join us for daily chances to win our favorite products that support hormone balance, better sleep, and more.
Take care of yourself this season—you deserve to thrive.
Related articles: Strengthen the Host
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Healing Powers of Garlic
As scientists look into the effects of diet on health, they're finding that more and more everyday foods offer benefits that go well beyond making dishes tastier.
Garlic, an ingredient found in almost every cuisine, has emerged as one such superfood.
Special: Doctor: All Multivitamins Are Not the Same
Part of the allium family, which includes onions and leeks, garlic has a number of compounds that supply its health-boosting effects as well as its pungent aroma.
According to wide-ranging research, garlic can seemingly improve immunity and heart health, possibly help prevent as well as fight certain cancers, and lower triglycerides and total cholesterol. Its many compounds include antioxidants and allicin, which has antibacterial properties, researchers report.
Some of these benefits can be seen after eating just one meal with raw garlic. Yet overall there's enough evidence to have at least half of a clove every day. To get the most benefits, first chop, slice, or crush fresh garlic — this fires up a process that makes its compounds more potent. Wait five to 10 minutes before eating or using in a dish, especially if you'll be mixing it with a highly acidic food like lemon juice.
As scientists look into the effects of diet on health, they're finding that more and more everyday foods offer benefits that go well beyond making dishes tastier.
Garlic, an ingredient found in almost every cuisine, has emerged as one such superfood.
Special: Doctor: All Multivitamins Are Not the Same
Part of the allium family, which includes onions and leeks, garlic has a number of compounds that supply its health-boosting effects as well as its pungent aroma.
According to wide-ranging research, garlic can seemingly improve immunity and heart health, possibly help prevent as well as fight certain cancers, and lower triglycerides and total cholesterol. Its many compounds include antioxidants and allicin, which has antibacterial properties, researchers report.
Some of these benefits can be seen after eating just one meal with raw garlic. Yet overall there's enough evidence to have at least half of a clove every day. To get the most benefits, first chop, slice, or crush fresh garlic — this fires up a process that makes its compounds more potent. Wait five to 10 minutes before eating or using in a dish, especially if you'll be mixing it with a highly acidic food like lemon juice.
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What herbs are helpful for sleep?
What herbs can be used for pain?
Are there herbal coffee alternatives that actually taste good?
The soothing magic of cinnamon milk for unwinding at the end of a busy day.|
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if you or a loved one is concerned about cancer or another serious chronic disease...
Consider this free live Q&A opportunity with Dr. Patrick Vickers
It is obviously important to do your research and have multiple perspectives and, as you will see, Patrick Vickers is the creator of a natural protocol that has received a lot of attention in recent years.
Plus, you will be able to hear his responses to others' questions, which can also be very beneficial.
Head here now to find out more
This is hosted by Ryan Sternagel, the co-founder of Going Integrative Plus.
Going Integrative Plus is a place where people concerned with cancer and chronic diseases are able to ask the questions they have always wanted to ask...
...Including about natural, integrative, and adjunct approaches to cancer and other chronic disease.
As you know, knowledge is power, and this provides you the ability to ask anything you may be wondering about, hear answers to others' questions, and more.
This could reveal new strategies worth your consideration and provide hope, in other words, so...
Click here now to find out more and sign up for the free Q&A call if you are interested
To Living Long and Living Well,
Consider this free live Q&A opportunity with Dr. Patrick Vickers
It is obviously important to do your research and have multiple perspectives and, as you will see, Patrick Vickers is the creator of a natural protocol that has received a lot of attention in recent years.
Plus, you will be able to hear his responses to others' questions, which can also be very beneficial.
Head here now to find out more
This is hosted by Ryan Sternagel, the co-founder of Going Integrative Plus.
Going Integrative Plus is a place where people concerned with cancer and chronic diseases are able to ask the questions they have always wanted to ask...
...Including about natural, integrative, and adjunct approaches to cancer and other chronic disease.
As you know, knowledge is power, and this provides you the ability to ask anything you may be wondering about, hear answers to others' questions, and more.
This could reveal new strategies worth your consideration and provide hope, in other words, so...
Click here now to find out more and sign up for the free Q&A call if you are interested
To Living Long and Living Well,
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| At this very moment, up to 1,000 different species of bacteria are hard at work fulfilling numerous essential functions—all within your gut. In fact, over 5,000 individual bacterial strains exist inside the human digestive system, comprising what is known as the gut microbiota. Much more than just a stop along the gastrointestinal tract, the gut sustains a huge influence on the health and function of other bodily systems. As a result, gut health is believed to play a major role in everything from weight gain to inflammation and even mental health. So, what is one to do to support a thriving gut microbiota? As it turns out, there are various factors—some of which are easier to influence than others—that play a role in your individual gut health. Why Is Gut Health Important?Before we explore ways to support gut health, it’s important to know why to do so in the first place.From your first day of life to your last, the gut microbiota plays a crucial role in your digestive and overall health. For instance, a genus of bacteria known as Bifidobacterium exists in particularly high levels in the gut of breast-fed babies, allowing them to digest sugars from breast milk to support growth. The level of these bacteria decreases with age, but they remain vital for human development. By the time we’re around three years old, myriad species of bacteria populate the gut microbiota, all in hopes of keeping the body in a delicate state of homeostasis. Acting as an organ in its own right, the gut microbiota plays vital roles in nutrient and drug metabolism, antimicrobial protection, immunomodulation and more. Today, research is determining a link between poor gut health and several major public health issues; namely, obesity, chronic inflammation, and mental health conditions, which goes to show just how important gut health is in modern society. Potential Links Between Gut Microbiota and Human Health• Obesity and Chronic InflammationA 2015 review published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology noted a difference in bacterial composition of gut microbiota between obese and lean individuals, drawing a link between a high-fat/high-carb Western diet and greater gut bacteria associated with obesity.A 2018 review sought to examine the role of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) from Gram-negative bacteria (“bad” bacteria) in the gut on inflammation of adipose tissue—a cause of obesity. Although more research is needed, the authors hypothesize that gut-derived LPS plays a contributing role in obesity. Another review from 2016 backs up this theory, suggesting that LPS contributes to chronic low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance associated with obesity. • Mental HealthYes, even mental health is affected by the species inside your gut. Over 90% of the mood-regulating neurotransmitter serotonin is produced in the digestive tract, with studies suggesting that the gut microbiota boosts vital levels in the blood and colon.As is the case with obesity, it seems that inflammation is an underlying factor in the microbiota’s influence on mental health conditions. The gut-brain axis—the communication network between the gut and the brain—is assumed to be more intertwined with health and homeostasis than previously thought. A 2017 study published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity established a connection between increased GI inflammation and mental health conditions schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Moreover, they argue that the damaging role of antibiotics may contribute to a compromised microbiota, in turn leading to other, more severe health issues. How to Support a Healthy GutAlthough we’ve only just scratched the surface, the above offers a glimpse into the profound impact of the gut microbiota on individual and public health. With this, we can now move on to figuring out how to support gut health on a day to day basis.It should first be noted that gut health is influenced by various innate and environmental factors including age, genetics, diet, medication, and more. This means that how you go about promoting your own gut health will rely on your unique composition of gut bacteria. • Eat Probiotic and Prebiotic FoodsUnsurprisingly, diet is the main way you can encourage a healthy gut. Probiotic and prebiotic foods are a great way to do this. Probiotic foods/drinks like kimchi, kefir, and kombucha are fermented and contain beneficial live bacteria. When consumed, these help support and balance your gut microbiota. Prebiotic foods, on the other hand, contain indigestible fibre that ferments in the gut and is consumed by healthy bacteria. Examples of prebiotic foods include onions, garlic, and asparagus.• Avoid AntibioticsAntibiotics have their place, but researchers and medical professionals now worry about the lasting effects of antibiotic resistance on the body, including the gut. While your doctor is undoubtedly the best person to talk to about this issue, it’s common knowledge that antibiotics are being over-prescribed.• Take a Probiotic SupplementAs long as you’re maintaining a healthy, balanced diet, it can help to take a probiotic supplement as well.• Ingest Foods High in PolyphenolsFoods containing polyphenols are also believed to support gut health. A review from 2013 concluded that polyphenols support the production of beneficial bacteria and the inhibition of pathogen bacteria. This is further backed by a 2011 study that found cocoa flavanols to support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the microbiota. Good sources of polyphenols include hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and even red wine. |
BAN PFAS POLLUTION
Sludge Fertilizer Company Seeks Legal Shield for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Its Product
Elaine Mallon writes for The Washington Examiner:“Synagro, a waste recycling company owned by Goldman Sachs, is lobbying Congress to shield the sludge manufacturer from being subjected to lawsuits over synthetic chemicals contaminating farmlands.
In 2022, the company created the Coalition of Recyclers of Residual Organics by Practitioners of Sustainability to lobby its interests to Congress. Leading the nonprofit group is Synagro CEO Bob Preston. Since its creation, the organization has spent $220,000 on federal lobbying, according to disclosure forms.
Lobbyists for Synagro argue that the company should not be held liable for the PFAS contamination in the sludge that it sold since it wasn’t the one who made it. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widely used synthetic chemicals that are dangerous to humans, animals, and the environment.
Sludge is created by filtering out water from sewage, which is then sold as inexpensive fertilizer.”
Read about how the contamination of PFAS in sewage sludge has been a known problem since the 1990s, but the government continues to promote sewage sludge as a safe option for fertilizer
TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress to Ban PFAS Pollution!
HEALTHY LIVING
Edible Flowers — Nature’s Secret Health Powerhouses
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola:“STORY-AT-A-GLANCE
* Edible flowers are gaining popularity due to their nutritional and health benefits, containing bioactive compounds like carotenoids and phenolic compounds that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
* Many edible flowers are useful in bioremediation, helping to clean contaminated environments, which highlights their dual role in health and environmental sustainability
* The market for edible flowers is expanding as consumers seek foods with culinary appeal and health benefits, driving interest in their use in functional foods and natural remedies
* Safety is a key concern with edible flowers, as some contain toxic compounds; proper identification, preparation and consumption are necessary to maximize benefits and minimize risks
* Recent studies have analyzed the nutritional and phytochemical profiles of specific edible flowers, revealing unique compositions of vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds that contribute to their health-promoting properties”
Read about how edible flowers have been cherished for centuries across various cultures, enhancing not only the appearance but also the flavor and aesthetic value of food
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Today's episode is Day 7 of a 12 Day Holiday Survival series that is part of Your Regret-Proof Holiday Roadmap, designed to help you navigate the season guilt-free.
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