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Sunday, July 1, 2012

1 July - Natural Society

'The Warrior Pose': Army considers yoga to treat Soldiers' pain - FMWRC - US Army - 100903 (Photo credit: familymwr)

How to Grow Wheat-Grass-in-pots (Photo credit: Barry Gourmet and Raw)

English: Pumping water by hand in 1942 from the sole water supply in this section of Wilder, Tennessee, in Fentress County (Tennessee Valley Authority). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Graph demonstrating the incarcerated population relative to the general population. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

500 year old green tea fields, Boseong, Jeollanam-do, South Korea (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

KOBE, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 03: Women wear Japanese traditional costume, Kimono and serve green tea during the outdoor tea ceremony at Zuihoji Temple Park on November 3, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. The tea ceremony began in 1950 to commemorate the 14th century governor Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his tea master Sen no Rikyu, who are said to visit this area and enjoyed tea ceremonies. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

KOBE, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 03: A tea ceremony master uses the Chasen made by bamboo that tool use for mix to green tea during the outdoor tea ceremony at Zuihoji Temple Park on November 3, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. The tea ceremony began in 1950 to commemorate the 14th century governor Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his tea master Sen no Rikyu, who are said to visit this area and enjoyed tea ceremonies. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

English: Medical report showing the duration and frequency of sleep apnea of a test subject. Duration and frequencies are sorted by the sleeper's position in bed. Français : Analyse de la durée et du nombre d'apnées en fonction de la position du dormeur. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: The Cycle of Obstructive Sleep Apnea - OSA (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

KOBE, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 03: A tea ceremony master makes a green tea during the outdoor tea ceremony at Zuihoji Temple Park on November 3, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. The tea ceremony began in 1950 to commemorate the 14th century governor Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his tea master Sen no Rikyu, who are said to visit this area and enjoyed tea ceremonies. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

KOBE, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 03: A customer drinks green tea during the outdoor tea ceremony at Zuihoji Temple Park on November 3, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. The tea ceremony began in 1950 to commemorate the 14th century governor Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his tea master Sen no Rikyu, who are said to visit this area and enjoyed tea ceremonies. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife) Hat Tip http://northerntruthseeker.blogspot.ca/

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      6 Unnecessary Health TestsJuly-01-12 12:20 AMTypically, if you are interested in natural healing and preventative health, you aren’t the type to make an appointment with an M.D. for every little symptom. You probably aren’t asking your doctor for more health tests. But, other people are. Regardless of who you are or what your personal health philosophy is, it’s good to have some sense of what medical diagnostics are useful and which are totally unnecessary and overused. Here are five especially unnecessary health tests that you should know about.

Vitamin D Essential for Mind Health and Improved CognitionJuly-01-12 12:19 AMA study conducted by the University of Manchester proposes that adequate levels of vitamin D—which abounds in direct sunlight—helps maintain mind health and cognitive function. Researchers examined over 3,000 European men between the ages 40 and 79 and found that those with high levels of the vitamin outperformed with low levels in memory and information processing trials.

Commission Calls War on Drugs “Unsustainable” and Fuel for HIV/AIDS EpidemicJune-30-12 2:14 AMIt's rare to find an entire commission of esteemed global leaders willing to say such a thing. This week, the Global Commission on Drug Policy released a report calling on countries of the world to not only reevaluate their approach but dramatically shift the way they handle drug offenses. The failing drug war fueling the HIV/AIDs epidemic is just one reason to reevaluate how things are done.

Kids Playing Sports and Active Young Teens Healthier, HappierJune-30-12 1:17 AMSome of us remember being picked last for dogeball in gym while others remember being voted MVP on the varsity soccer team. Chances are, no matter how well we performed, we felt both healthier and happier if we were active during those treacherous middle school years. Some findings support this claim, showing that kids playing sports and active teens may be healthier and happy than those who are inactive.

World’s First Genetically Modified Babies ‘Created’ in USJune-29-12 12:01 PMIn a developing story, the Daily Mail is now reporting that the very first (admitted) group of genetically modified babies have been 'created' in the United States. The scientists involved reportedly announced the result on the night of June 27th, stating that 30 babies were born using genetic modification techniques.Drugs You Don’t Know About: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Tainting the Water SupplyJune-29-12 1:35 AMThink you know what pharmaceuticals you ingest everyday? Think again. Several decades worth of research, most recently and notoriously an April 2008 AP Investigation, has confirmed the pervasive presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in our nation's water supply. Lesser known sources of water pollution, these drugs include antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones.

Cancer Cell Growth Stopped and Reversed by Green TeaJune-29-12 1:33 AMScientists have found that the active ingredient in green tea can lead to a regression in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)—a type of cancer that causes the bone marrow to make too many lymphocytes (white blood cells). Although the research showing how green tea can fight cancer cell growth was published a few years ago, it seems to have been swept under the rug.

Herbal Sleep Remedies to Help Treat Insomnia, Sleep ApneaJune-29-12 1:33 AMOver half of all Americans suffer from some type sleep impending disorder. Whether it be sleep apnea, narcolepsy or delayed sleep syndrome, the bottom line is that we are a nation without rest. With sleeplessness reaching epidemic proportions, many people are sick and tired of being tired, with most individuals willing to try anything for just a few hours of shut-eye. But instead of turning to harmful sleep medication, consider trying simple and effective herbal sleep remedies.

Research Shows Antidepressants Among Heart Disease CausesJune-29-12 1:32 AMA University College London study involving nearly 15,000 people in Scotland linked old-style antidepressants with 35% increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This research showing that antidepressants may be among important risk factors for heart disease should be known by everyone using these medications.

GMO Farming, Glyphosate Significant Causes of Water PollutionJune-28-12 3:02 AMWater pollution and air pollution has been and continues to be a serious issue in many nations. Both of these pollution types are successfully bringing down the health of not only humans, but also animals, plant life, and the ecosystem as a whole. While the causes of water pollution and causes of air pollution are many, research is actually pointing a straight finger at GMO farming and chemicals like glyphosate for being important culprits.

Report: Nature May Soon Overcome Monsanto as ‘Super Rootworms’ Destroy Crops

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What will be the end of Monsanto? Could it be lawsuits, new legislation, or perhaps even a tiny insect that is less than 0.10 mm in length. A new report reveals that rootworms may ultimately be what ends Monsanto's crops, despite the biotech giant's rampant success within the United States legislative system.

Study Could Show for First Time that Stress is Among Causes of Alzheimer’s

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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and is the sixth leading cause of death. But unlike heart disease, stroke, and other leading causes, no link has been established between Alzheimer’s disease and stress. But one study out of the U.K. hopes to discover if stress is among the many causes of Alzheimer's.

Ending the Drug War Should Be a “Left, Right, and Center” Concern

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It doesn’t take a genius, a criminal justice scholar or an activist to realize that something is wrong with the fact that the United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. This mass incarceration is due, at least in part, to the War on Drugs, a war being fought within our borders and against our fellow citizens. Unfortunately, this drug war, like other wars the United States is currently fighting, is one with questionable intentions.

Genetic Evidence that Antioxidants Kill Cancer

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Researchers of Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center have produced genetic evidence suggesting antioxidant drugs could help prevent and treat cancer. With research already showcasing the powers of various cancer fighting foods, this research further shows how dangerous mainstream medical testing and treatments can be outranked by nature's gifts.

Medical Hypnosis used as a General Anesthesia?

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It’s called medical hypnosis and it allowed surgeons to perform their work with the patient awake enough to move, if needed. Some doctors say hypnosis needs to be embraced by mainstream medicine as a practical way to treat conditions and to provide a far less risky means of general anesthesia. Others, not surprisingly, aren’t convinced.

Up to 20,000 Wolbachia Mosquitoes Released in Australian Towns

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Do you remember how some scientists, researchers, and individuals like Bill Gates were trying to release genetically modified mosquitoes into the environment? Well, that endeavor isn't quite over. Two towns in Northern Australia have recently been gifted with 10-20 thousand genetically modified mosquitoes - almost completely replacing mosquitoes naturally occurring in the outdoors.

Hibiscus Among Foods that Help Lower Blood Pressure

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Rather than a plastic bottle from the pharmacy, your next ally in the battle against high blood pressure might come from your garden. Revealing that hibiscus rests among the many foods that help lower blood pressure, multiple studies have shown that drinking tea made from the flowers of hibiscus sabdariffa effectively lowers blood pressure in individuals whose levels put them at increased risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney failure.