Bees Getting Buzzed on Deadly Neonicotinoids
The buzzword has been that neonicotinoids, the most widely used pesticide on earth, may be a significant contributor to the growing problem of the disappearing honeybee. Discussing two studies from the journal Nature, NPR correspondent Allison Aubrey recently reported that part of the reason the neonics are so widely used is that they are easy to…
Modern Life Depletes Your Gut Microbes
Your intestinal microflora—aka your microbiome—is an integral part of your immune system, and over the past several years, research has revealed that microbes of all kinds—bacteria, fungi, and even viruses—play instrumental roles in the functioning of your body. For example, beneficial bacteria, also known as probiotics, have been shown to: Counteract inflammation…
When Vaccination Status Creates a Treatment Dilemma
In the current climate of hypercritical censorship against those who choose to delay or forgo vaccination, many parents are running into unforeseen difficulties when they seek formal medical treatment, especially if a child has contracted an infectious disease considered by traditional doctors to be preventable through vaccination. Many medical doctors are refusing…
Golden Rice, The Fulcrum of the GMO Battle?
In many impoverished countries, blindness due to vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a very real problem, and the most vulnerable victims are children and pregnant women. Given a well-balanced diet that includes dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, broccoli and the like) and orange or yellow fruits and vegetables (carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red peppers and melons)…