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Vaccines Linked to the Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders

February 15, 2017 by Kristina Martin

As natural health advocates, we are not anti-science. In fact, we want more vaccine science, not less. A new study from Yale School of Medicine and Penn State College of Medicine is just that. Researchers have discovered an association between… [read]

Fast Food Packaging Contains Dangerous Chemicals According to New Study – As If the Food Isn’t Bad Enough!

February 10, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: February 10, 2017

A new study reports that fast food packaging contains concerning levels of certain perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAs), a relative of the chemicals used in non-stick pans, furniture, packing tape, and waterproof clothes. Among the items tested for PFAs were dessert… [read]

New Study Suggests Women Could, and Maybe Should, Eat While In Labor

February 10, 2017 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 15, 2017

Hospitals typically restrict women from eating and drinking during labor. Women are given ice chips and intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration. A review of previous studies looks at women who were allowed to eat before delivery and found that they… [read]

Sustainable DIY Laundry Solutions: The Secrets Detergent Companies Don’t Want You To Know

February 9, 2017 by Lydia Noyes
Last updated on: February 9, 2017

Living a life that’s light on the planet is important to you. Why else would you be on this site? You probably buy organic whenever possible and reject gas-guzzling SUVs in favor of eco-friendly engine options. Perhaps you only permit… [read]

More Vaccines Coming Down the Fast Track

January 30, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: January 30, 2017

In a way, vaccines are preventative medicine. Get the shot; develop immunity for a potentially deadly disease. Vaccine research development now wants to take the preventative mindset to a new level. Inspired by the Ebola outbreak that killed more than… [read]

Pentavalent Vaccines – When Did Vaccines Adopt the Bulk Model?

January 9, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: January 9, 2017

Vaccines designed to provide immunity to three diseases in one shot, like the MMR and DTP, have become the industry standard. It’s incredibly difficult to find single doses of these vaccines. The development and availability of five-in-one vaccines are more… [read]

Blood Lead Levels – Standards Up For Review

January 5, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: January 5, 2017

Every four years, the Center for Disease Control analyzes blood lead levels of children. Children under six whose blood levels test above 5 milligrams of lead per deciliter have enough lead in their body for the CDC to recommend a… [read]