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Cow’s Milk Casomorphin and Autism
May 9, 2012
Opiate-like casomorphins liberated from the cow’s milk protein casein are accused of participating in the cause of such conditions as: autism, crib death, type I diabetes, postpartum psychosis, circulatory disorders, and food allergies.
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Throw household products off the scent
January 4, 2012
Volatile chemicals in consumer products such as air fresheners, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets may be hazardous.
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Say no to drugs by saying yes to more plants
January 3, 2012
A study of 15,000 American vegetarians suggests their lower chronic disease rates translate into fewer surgeries (including hysterectomies) and medications (including aspirin, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, antacids, pain-killers, blood pressure medications, laxatives, and insulin).
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Preventing allergies in adulthood
January 2, 2012
The longest running study on vegetarians suggests that those eating plant-based diets have lower rates of chemical, drug, and environmental allergies.
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Preventing childhood allergies
December 30, 2011
What is responsible for the rising prevalence of atopic diseases such as food allergies, asthma, hay fever, and eczema?
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Allergenic Fish Worms
May 6, 2011
The role of a parasitic worm in allergic reactions to chicken and fish.
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Asian Paradox
April 17, 2011
Why do people living in Asia have lower heart disease and lung cancer rates than would be expected given their level of smoking?
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Drug Residues in Meat
April 9, 2011
The U.S. Inspector General cites the USDA for failing to safeguard the meat supply from drug residues.
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Apthous Ulcer Mystery Solved
March 22, 2011
A dairy-free diet may stop the recurrence of canker sores.
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Update on MSG
March 3, 2011
The reactions attributed to monosodium glutamate do not appear to hold up to scientific scrutiny.
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Brown Rice vs. Black Rice
February 10, 2011
Which has more antioxidants: black rice, brown rice, or red rice?
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Peanuts in Pregnancy
December 6, 2010
Should pregnant women avoid peanuts to decrease their child’s risk of peanut allergy?
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Raw Food Nutrient Absorption
October 26, 2010
We should prepare vegetables in whichever manner entices us to eat the greatest quantity.
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Plant vs. Cow Calcium
October 1, 2010
What baggage comes along with the calcium in milk?
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Is MSG Bad For You?
September 18, 2010
What the peer-reviewed scientific literature has to say about MSG.
