Salivary Gland Tumors from Cell Phone Use?
What effect does mobile phone radiation have on your parotid gland? That’s the topic of...
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A Persistent Pesticide Is Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
The sugar industry responds to evidence implicating sweeteners in the obesity epidemic. In terms of excess body fat, the “well-documented obesity epidemic may merely be the tip of the overfat iceberg.” It’s been estimated that 91 percent of adults—nine...
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Blueberries to Benefit Mood and Mobility
The consumption of berries can enhance “beneficial signaling in the brain.” Plant foods are our...
Tea Tree Oil and Hormonal Side Effects
Do the estrogenic effects of tea tree oil get absorbed through the skin? Concern has...
Safety Concerns with Tea Tree Oil?
What, if any, are the caveats for tea tree oil use and tips on safe...
Safety Concerns with Henna?
Is there risk of lead and PPD contamination of red and black henna? The “average...
Why I Don’t Recommend Melatonin Supplements
Over-the-counter melatonin (“anti-gonad hormone”) supplements tend not to contain what they say they do, and...
One Daily Cup of Blueberries Found to Improve Cognition
Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. When you search the medical...
Certified Organic Meat Put to the Test
Researchers tested 76 samples of different kinds of organic and conventional meats for 33 different...
How to Reduce the Cancer-Causing Properties of Meat
What are the preparation methods to reduce exposure to carcinogens in cooked meat? What are...
Probiotics vs. Antibiotics for Autism
What role do antibiotics play in the development and treatment of autism spectrum disorder? “There...
Spinach and Berries to Prevent Muscle Soreness
What are the effects of spinach and berries on oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle soreness...
The Public Health Concerns of Weed Legalization
There are some serious public health concerns about the legalization of marijuana, but they’re probably...
Sports Drinks Are Neither Safe Nor Effective
Commercial influences may have corrupted the American College of Sports Medicine’s hydration guidelines. If you...
Do Natural Thymol Cleaning Products Disinfect as Well as Bleach?
What’s the best household cleaning product to use? Household cleaning products can be hazardous, landing...
Cannabis Brain Damage in Teens May Not Be Reversible
Is the American Academy of Pediatrics’ opposition to cannabis legalization just reefer madness revisited? “Since...
How Real Is the Rise in Autism Rates?
Before speculating about the reason for the “explosive” increase in autism, one has to make sure...
Lead Contamination in Calcium Supplements
Do calcium citrate and calcium carbonate have as much lead as calcium supplements derived from...
What Should We Do to Lower Lead Levels in Breast Milk?
What are the effects of sodium and calcium intake on blood lead levels in pregnant...
The Dangers of Oil Pulling
In my previous articles on oil pulling, I discussed how the ancient practice may be...
Risks and Benefits of Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diets for Autism
What did the most comprehensive double-blind study of diet for autism find, and what are the...
Testing Wheat- and Dairy-Free Diets for Autism
What happens when children with autism on gluten- and casein-free diets are covertly challenged with wheat...
Dietary Placebo Effects in Autism
The original randomized controlled trials of gluten- and casein-free diets may have been complicated by...
A Randomized Controlled Dietary Trial for Autism
What were the results of the first randomized controlled study of a dietary intervention for...
Is the Casein in A2 Milk Healthier?
The casomorphins—breakdown products of casein, a milk protein, with opiate-like activity—in bovine milk appears to...
