The following information was provided by https://www.drugwatch.com/roundup/glyphosate/ and highlights the need for vigilance in sourcing only organic produce and avoiding the use of this herbicide around your home. Glyphosate is an herbicide used to kill weeds. It’s the active ingredient in Roundup and other weed killers, and can cause a variety of side effects. Recent … Read more
Further to previous article on this topic – https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/pesticides-linked-to-parkinsons-disease/ – I am pleased to share a report provided by www.drugwatch.com Paraquat Paraquat, also known as Gramoxone, is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world. Commercial farmers use it to kill weeds and grasses. Because Paraquat is highly toxic and can lead to … Read more
Antibiotics are powerful drugs. Medical professionals often prescribe them. But the truth is, factory farms use the majority of antibiotics. And the overuse of antibiotics is causing antibiotic resistance — one of the most serious public health issues facing our world today. Learn more about the dark side of antibiotic use — and what this … Read more
The following article has been shared with the permission of the Author, Dr Deanna Minich Glycation is the process through which a molecule (i.e., protein, amino acid, lipid, DNA) attaches to a carbohydrate. While glycation is a normal process, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are of concern as they may become harmful to health. AGEs are substances formed … Read more
The following article was written by Grace Rivas, BHSc Nat. Practitioner, Nutritional & Herbal Medicine, Functional Medicine & Holistic Health – https://www.gracerivas.com/ The Pros & Cons of taking supplements… With the desire to attain good health, the ready availability of nutraceuticals and many online influencers promoting supplements, this self-prescribing trend has become dangerously popular, consequently with an increase in … Read more
The risk for dementia before age 90 years was significantly higher among people with a history of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and was highest among those diagnosed before age 70 years regardless of when PPI treatment was initiated. Researchers used four Danish registries to collect data on dementia diagnoses and prescription PPI use among … Read more
Optimum nutrition is the foundation for optimum health according to Bradley McEwen, PhD, MHSc(Hum Nutr), BHSc, Naturopath and Senior Lecturer at Southern Cross University. Fruit and vegetables are extremely important for a healthy lifestyle as sources of nutrients for optimal health. Fruit and vegetables are important in the reduction of disease risk. These disease risks … Read more
Could some congenital heart surgery be avoided? “Little Matilda was just 10 days old when she had open heart surgery.” * A congenital heart defect, which would have been fatal if untreated was detected using a foetal heart ultrasound. Thanks to technology, a young life was saved. However, this also raises much deeper questions. For … Read more
Three recent studies offer an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the understanding of how omega-3 fatty acids benefit the brain. With one study focusing on the potential protective effects of omega-3 against air pollution, another shedding light on the importance of omega-3 for Alzheimer’s disease, and a meta-analysis revealing positive outcomes in perinatal depression … Read more
Guest post by Sheila Olsen of fitsheila.com Photo via Pexels How to Elevate Your Head-to-Toe Health with 5 Daily Habits If you’re looking for simple ways to enhance your whole-body health, look no further! We’re here to share a variety of daily habits that will take your health to the next level. These habits are … Read more
