Category: Health & Safety

US Overdose Deaths From Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl Have Surged Since 2019: CDC

The number of Americans fatally overdosing from illegally manufactured fentanyl laced with the animal tranquilizer xylazine soared between 2019 and 2022, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on June 30. Between January 2019 and June 2022, the monthly percentage of overdose deaths from fentanyl combined with xylazine rose by 276 percent among…


Carrageenan—The Thickener That’s a Sickener

Editor’s Note: Believe it or not, most of the processed food we eat contains a thickening agent called carrageenan. Studies suggest this food additive is a toxin that contributes to food intolerances and allergies. In the book, “A Consumer’s Guide to Toxic Food Additives” authors Bill and Linda Bonvie introduce the many additives in our…


What happens when mRNA tech is used in flu vaccines? Higher effectiveness or higher danger?

The two mRNA vaccines – Pfizer and Moderna – had no impact on overall mortality a re-analysis of trial data shows. While they prevented some Covid-19 deaths this was offset by higher cardiovascular-related deaths for the vaccinated. The jury is largely out on how big the cardiovascular fallout of the mRNA vaccines will be pending…


Lessons Learned in the Long War on Cancer

Cancer is a disease as old as recorded history, and yet modern science still hasn’t managed to cure it. There’s certainly a huge incentive to find a cure. Cancer has been a leading cause of death worldwide for decades. In the United States and other industrialized nations, cancer is second only to heart disease in…


Peppermint: First Aid for Nausea, Headache, Constipation, and More

In this series, “Herbal First Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. Mint (Mentha) is widely used for its culinary, medicinal, and aromatherapeutic properties. It…


How to Keep Your Organs Younger Than Your Age

Have you ever wondered how some individuals seem to defy their chronological age, appearing remarkably youthful? Our body’s biological age, a measurement of health and vitality based on the body’s condition, can often differ from our chronological age—the number of years we’ve lived. This fascinating distinction holds true for our organs as well. In a…


A Functional Approach to Osteoporosis and Bone Health

Several factors can contribute to osteoporosis, and many of these are within your control. Rather than focus on one isolated deficiency or issue, it’s wise to consider your broader lifestyle for risk factors and take steps to prevent the osteoporosis. For example, systemic inflammation is a primary driver of osteoporosis. If there is chronic, systemic…


Merck Facing Lawsuits for Allegedly Hiding Severe Psychiatric Side Effects of Asthma Drug

Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. Inc. is facing lawsuits that accuse the firm of downplaying potential negative psychiatric effects of its asthma medication Singulair, including thoughts of suicide. Singulair, also known as montelukast, was launched by Merck in 1998, with the product label stating that the drug’s distribution in the brain was “minimal.” The company…


Vestibular Therapy as a Drug-Free Headache Treatment Option

A workout plan for your eyes? Targeted eye exercises designed to strengthen healthy eye-tracking patterns are a natural treatment option that could offer relief to individuals navigating headache discomfort. Tension headaches and vestibular migraines affect about 3 percent of adults. Finding relief from headaches can be frustrating, specifically for those with associated vestibular symptoms. Currently,…


A Simple Method to Relieve Stubborn Headaches

A workout plan for your eyes? Targeted eye exercises designed to strengthen healthy eye-tracking patterns are a natural treatment option that could offer relief to individuals navigating headache discomfort. Tension headaches and vestibular migraines affect about 3 percent of adults. Finding relief from headaches can be frustrating, specifically for those with associated vestibular symptoms. Currently,…