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Joel Edwards is a senior at Kennesaw State University, an anthropology major with a broad interest in the humanities and an organic lifestyle.

Influenza Vaccine – A Comprehensive Overview of the Potential Dangers and Effectiveness of the Flu Shot

May 21, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Influenza is the most common infectious disease. According to the World Health Organization, 20-30% of children and 5-10% of adults come down with the flu every year. Usually, the flu is a manageable illness, but serious complications can occur. We… [read]

The MMR Vaccine – A Comprehensive Overview of the Potential Dangers and Effectiveness

May 21, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: March 29, 2016

The MMR vaccine is an immunization against three viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) that is scheduled to be given to children 12-15 months old and 4-6 years old. Adults are scheduled to receive 1-2 doses after the… [read]

Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out Against Vaccines

May 14, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

Pharmaceutical companies are one of the biggest, if not the biggest, advertisers supporting mainstream news. Due to this reality, objective reporting can be hard to find. After all, no one wants to bite the hand that feeds them. So when… [read]

How to Deal with Mosquitoes Naturally

May 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

It’s mosquito season again here in North America. All too often, this is the time when many people rely on pesticides for their yards or they use synthetic insect repellents. Many of us are under the false impression that this… [read]

Repel Mosquitoes by Cultivating Marigolds

May 3, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: August 22, 2017

Marigolds are beautiful, strong smelling herbaceous flowers that are widely grown throughout the world. Most people grow marigolds for their season-long blooms, their beautiful scent, and because they are easy to grow. There are other great reasons to grow marigolds.… [read]

Understanding and Detoxifying Genetically Modified Foods

April 20, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: January 1, 2016

GMO foods are very common in American and Canadian diets. Not because people choose to eat GMOs, but because they are unaware of how pervasive GMO ingredients have become in processed foods. Biotech companies have been very successful in lobbying… [read]

Symptoms of Dehydration & Benefits of Proper Hydration – Are you Getting Enough Water?

April 20, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

The human body is about is 70% water. Newborns are roughly 80% water, and elderly are as little as 50% water. Our muscles are about 75% water. Even our bones, which seem completely solid, are 25% water. Without food, we… [read]

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