Holistic Health

Trump’s EPA Says Obama’s Mercury Limits On Coal Plants Not Necessary

December 31, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

The EPA says the federal rules imposed by Obama’s administration to limit mercury and other toxic emissions from coal- and oil-fired power plants are too costly to justify, and are not “appropriate and necessary.” For now, the EPA has not… [read]

Infection, Antibiotics, and Mental Illness in Children

December 27, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

A recently published study found a connection between a range of infections, their treatments, and mental illnesses like schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder. Researchers in Denmark looked at national registries associated with severe infections requiring hospitalization and less severe infections… [read]

What Can Berberine Do For You?

December 20, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 23, 2018

Berberine is a yellow alkaloid found in goldenseal root, barberry bark, Oregon grape root, and coptis (goldthread) root. It is an antioxidant that is antibacterial, antiparasitic, antifungal, antiviral, anti-amoebic and has also been shown to: Decrease insulin resistance Stabilize blood… [read]

Possible Link Between LASIK and Suicide

December 20, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 23, 2018

A Detroit meteorologist’s death has raised concerns regarding potential side effects of LASIK eye surgery. Jessica Starr was a meteorologist for the city’s Fox television affiliate. She was 35 years old. She committed suicide, leaving behind a husband and two… [read]

Researches Say These Weeds Are More Nutritious Than Store-Bought Produce

December 18, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: January 4, 2019

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, reported that nutritious wild greens are growing abundantly in poor urban areas of San Francisco. The researchers, led by Philip Stark, foraged for edible wild greens in disadvantaged neighborhoods classified as “urban food… [read]

Trump Administration Putting Chocolate Milk Back In School Lunches

December 11, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 13, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rolling back the Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by Former First Lady Michelle Obama. The plan to deregulate the school lunch program was first brought up in a press conference in May of 2017. Sonny… [read]

Five Ways To Reduce Depression and Improve Your Mental State

December 4, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 5, 2018

When the body is healthy, the brain is healthy. If the brain is impaired it’s pretty difficult to enjoy life. Do not underestimate how your health affects your mind! For those suffering from depression, there’s situational depression and there’s chronic… [read]