Can You Really Die Of A Broken Heart?

Many have pondered the answer to this question as they’ve physically felt like they were dying right after an emotional (or physical) situation.  Loss of a loved one, loss of a job, financial hardship, break-up/divorce are just a few major life events that have been known to cause a great deal of stress.  Some of us know [...]

W.H.O. Was Complicit In Unfounded H1N1 Hype?

 For the better part of January, numerous media outlets have reported that the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) is being investigated for perpetuating a global H1N1 pandemic that, by most accounts, amounted to nothing more than a mild flu for the vast majority of folks.  This fear-mongering led to people seeking out the vaccine in droves.  Detractors will point [...]

How To Naturally Boost Your Immune System

Cold weather is fast approaching in many parts of the country, so that means more time spent indoors.  And more time spent indoors normally coincides with more exposure to bacteria and viruses, increasing your chances of getting the flu or common cold.  Unfortunately, many people have been conditioned to seek prevention and relief from their [...]

Swine Flu Vaccine: Avoid It Like The Flu

With flu season upon us, there’s definitely no shortage of news stories, blog posts, general conversation and even protests about whether or not to recieve the H1N1 flu vaccination.  Big Pharma profiteering and FDA/CDC/WHO fear-mongering has prompted a run on vaccines, to the point where there is a shortage in many areas.  Recent children deaths go even [...]

Your Cell Phone, Wireless Device And Cancer

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has recently completed a broad, 10-month study about the potential causative relationship between cell phones and cancer.  The International Telecommunication Union estimates that there are approximately 4 billion cell phone subscribers worldwide.  And, this number is growing rapidly.  Conflicting FCC guidelines have been called into question since it only used [...]

Exercise Your Way to A Better Memory

A recent CNN.com article espouses the well-known link between exercise and maintaining cognitive function.  Other ways to boost your brain that are cited in the piece include multitasking, brain games, puzzles, and DHA (commonly found in fish oil).  That being said, a neuroscientist in the article says that exercise is “two to three times as [...]

BPA-Containing Baby Bottles Banned in Chi-town

According to NYTimes.com, Chicago has become the first U.S. city to outlaw baby bottles and sippy cups that contain bisphenol-A (BPA), which has been linked to diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and liver disease (1).  This toxic chemical is used in the manufacturing of polycarbonate plastics (e.g. – bottles, containers), and can be leached into the liquid inside [...]