Antibacterial Agent in Common Household Products Shown to Weaken the Heart and Muscles

Found in a variety of soaps, hand sanitizers, fabrics, toothpastes, mouthwashes and even tap water, researchers have discovered triclosan is far from harmless. Linked to heart failure and decline in muscle strength, the agent has come under scrutiny due to its widespread use in common household products. Considering the Environmental Protection Agency estimates over one million pounds of the chemical are produced each year in the United States, such excessive daily exposure has researchers worried - and for good reason.

Impede muscle strength, stop the heart

More Than Just a Gut Feeling — How Mood and Emotions are Influenced by the ‘Second Brain’

Attitude and outlook may not all be in the head. Researchers have found that the gut can function like a second brain—influencing the nervous system and behavior. High fat intake has been shown to effect this gastrointestinal nervous system, helping to improve emotional balance. But not any fat will do—specific fatty acids are the key to unlocking a bright and stable frame of mind.

5 Food-Medicines That Could Quite Possibly Save Your Life

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By Sayer Ji

Some of the most powerful medicines on the planet are masquerading around as foods and spices. While they do not lend themselves to being patented, nor will multi-billion dollar human clinical trials ever be funded to prove them efficacious, they have been used since time immemorial to both nourish our bodies, and to prevent and treat disease.  So valued were these in ancient times that they were worth their weight in gold, and entire civilizations either rose to great power or collapsed as a result of their relationship to them.

Manuka Oil Conquers Deadly MRSA Bacteria Where Conventional Medicine Fails

With life threatening instances of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections on the rise, many are seeking safe and effective alternatives in the realm of natural medicine. Manuka oil is a shinning example. Reports of healing attributed to the oil are becoming more commonplace - oftentimes in cases where patients have suffered from MRSA boils, lesions and open wounds that did not respond to antibiotic treatments. Extracted from the leaves and branches of the L. scoparium manuka tree native to New Zealand, this essential oil not only conquers deadly bacterial infections, but also relieves a host of other ailments - from anxiety to eczema. As a potent healer, manuka oil is making its mark as a remedy far more effective than conventional medical care.

Stop Hair Loss and Damage With These Natural Remedies

Americans are not known for their lush locks and it is no wonder—the diet tends to be high in harmful fats, laden with sugar and heavy with animal protein along with dairy. All these foods contribute to hair loss and breakage according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Harsh shampoo as well as chemicals in the water aren't helping the matter either. But there's hope. By revamping the diet, adding a few supplements and introducing shampoo-free cleansing, a healthy head of hair is possible.

Cacao: An Ancient Medicine Validated By Modern Science

Legendary cacao has a long history of medicinal use throughout Mesoamerica and South America. Today, science confirms chocolate has many favorable qualities that support health and psychological well-being. The benefits of this magical bean are magnified when the cacao is high-quality, raw and organic.

Could Micro-Algae Free America From Foreign Wars, Debt and Environmental Destruction? ‘Green Crude Oil’ and ‘Living Buildings’ May Hold the Secret to Liberation

Next time you notice green slime growing in a pool or pond, take a second look. Incredibly, that bit of algae could be the secret to solving our war related financial difficulties and environmental troubles. As an incredible source of alternative energy, algae is used in a variety of innovative ways. Two outstanding examples include an office building utilizing a bioadaptive facade to produce energy as well as an American company that employs the power behind this tiny organism to manufacture biofuel.