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Loss of Sense of Smell May Be Symptom of CoVID-19

March 26, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 26, 2020

NY Times reports that doctor groups are recommending testing and isolation for people who feel their ability to smell and taste is reduced, even if they have no other symptoms. They report that an infected mother said she couldn’t smell… [read]

Measures Taken to Decriminalize Psychedelics in Washington D.C

March 26, 2020 by Sage Edwards

Earlier this year advances were taken in the early steps to decriminalize many psychedelics in Washington D.C. The Ballot initiative was given initial approval by the Board of Elections, and will now have to get the approval of their title… [read]

Elon Musk Donates 12,500 Ventilators to Hospitals

March 26, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: March 26, 2020

Earlier this week Elon Musk purchased 1255 FDA approved ventilators from Chinese manufactures. Tesla is currently in the process of getting them distributed and installed, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. Tesla has also supplied 500,000 masks for health… [read]

DOJ Wants to Suspend Certain Constitutional Rights Because of Coronavirus

March 25, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 25, 2020

Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) wants chief judges to be able to hold people and suspend other constitutionally-protected rights indefinitely without trial during pandemics like coronavirus and other national emergencies, according to a report by Politico’s Betsy Woodruff Swan. POLITICO… [read]

Dogs May Test Positive For Coronavirus – No Evidence They Can Transmit to Humans

March 25, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 25, 2020

A second dog tested positive for coronavirus in China. Dogs have not shown symptoms of the disease. The Hong Kong government is urging people to stop kissing their pets and also to not abandon them either. Update: PLEASE DO NOT… [read]

Does Elderberry Increase Risk Of Death With CoVID-19?

March 24, 2020 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: March 24, 2020

There are a few articles circulating around the natural-health blogosphere that warn of potential increased risk when consuming Elderberry to avoid or lessen the severity of the coronavirus. …elderberry also enhances cytokine response, which may not be so good when… [read]

Is going vegan the best thing for the environment?

March 17, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: April 21, 2020

Animal agriculture is the second-largest contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gases, making up 42% of all emissions after fossil fuels. More people than ever before are cutting back on their meat and dairy consumption, advocating for things like “Meatless Monday” and… [read]