I came across this during some research. This study was published in December 2010 and found increased acts of violence associated with certain pharmaceutical drugs. Of the 31 drugs they found linked to increased violence 5 of the top 10 were either SSRI or SNRI antidepressant drugs (serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Here is a list of …
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I’m a big believer in the health benefits of eating eggs. On most days I eat 2 eggs from pasture raised chickens, raw, in a blended drink. And I will absolutely concede that eggs from factory farm chickens are much less healthy, and the industry that produces them is morally bankrupt. So, like with all …
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Ractopamine hydrochloride is fed to cows, pigs, and turkeys in the United States. It is currently banned in the European Union, China, and Taiwan (among others) and approved for use as animal feed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico (among others). It is sold under the brand names Paylean (for pigs) and Optaflexx (for cows). For …
Oral contraceptive and postmenopausal hormone usage both increase the risk of breast cancer. Oral contraceptive usage increases the risk of coronary heart disease. Postmenopausal hormone usage increases the risk of stroke. Findings: Some Highlights | Nurses’ Health Study
According to the Nurses’ Health Study the single biggest dietary predictor of heart disease was consumption of margarine. Eating 4 teaspoons of margarine increased the risk of heart disease in women by 50% compared with those who ate margarine rarely. Trans-fats have been linked to increased risk of coronary heart disease and cancer. Margarine is extremely high …
Here’s Dr. Jonathan Wright, MD speaking about some studies linking Vitamin D supplementation with decreases in Type 1 Diabetes. I was completely unaware of this research until watching this video: Vitamin D Deficiency – Dr. Jonathan Wright, MD – YouTube
A randomized control trial shows Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) is an effective treatment for autism. I think the most impressive result was that 23 of the 30 autistic children in the experimental group (23 of 26 who completed the treatment) were able to leave special education classes and return to normal school classes while …
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Due to the fact that the human brain (excluding water) is composed mostly of fatty acids, it is understandable how synthetically produced trans fats could adversely affect brain and psychiatric health. In fact, a recent animal study demonstrated that long-term trans fatty acid feeding in animals contributed to the incorporation of these fats in the …
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It’s no secret that having lunch messes with your biochemistry. Once that sandwich hits your stomach, genes related to digestion have been activated and are causing the production of the many molecules that help break food down. But a new study suggests that the connection between your food’s biochemistry and your own may be more …
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