Holistic Health

Nurses Against Circumcision

February 13, 2019 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

Childbirth is miraculous, beautiful, traumatic, and overwhelming, all at the same time, for both the baby and the mother. But for many children born today, squeezing through the birth canal is the easy part. Soon after birth, males born to… [read]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Could Be Triggered by An Overactive Immune System

February 13, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

An overactive response from the immune system might have something to do with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. Patients with Hepatitis C infections were treated with injections of interferon alpha, a naturally-occurring protein… [read]

Chemicals In Personal Care Products Bring About Early Puberty in Girls

February 4, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

There are several animal studies linking phthalates, parabens, and other personal care product chemicals to endocrine disruption, and a study published in the journal Human Reproduction shows that humans are not exempt from that group. Researchers from the University of… [read]

If You Drink Soda, It’s Probably The Worst Thing You Do To Yourself (even worse than smoking!)

January 17, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Sodas are worse for your health than eating sugary junk foods and may even be worse for you than smoking. Soda is proven to be addictive and consumption has been clinically linked to increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, weight… [read]

Signs You Have Too Much Candida

January 8, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 8, 2019

A gut filled with Candida leads to chronic illness. It inhibits beneficial bacteria and proper digestion, which increases toxicity and nutrient deficiencies. Candida also increases zonulin levels, the substance that controls the tight junctions between enterocytes in the gut, which… [read]

School Removed Processed Foods 7 Years Ago, Student Lunch Sales Increased

January 5, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 5, 2019

Kare11.com reports that almost nearly years ago Minneapolis Public Schools stopped serving processed foods and instead opted for whole foods. The school district reports selling 1.2 million more school meals because of the change. We see some processed foods in… [read]

Flu Season is Here

January 2, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

It might have taken longer to arrive than last year, but flu season has officially arrived for 2018-2019. Two states, Colorado and Georgia, are currently reporting high levels of influenza-like illnesses (ILI). The average length of flu season is 16… [read]