Nature herself may be the best opponent of genetically modified crops and pesticides. Not only plants, but insects are also developing resistance. The Western rootworm beetle – one of the most serious threats to corn – has developed resistance to Monsanto’s Bt-corn, and entire crops are being lost. Farmers from several Midwest states began reporting root [...]
Monsanto Genetically Modified Corn in Peril: BEETLE Develops Bt-Resistance
September 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Good Intestinal Bacteria Never Recover from Antibiotic Use – Extends to Future Generations
September 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Evidence shows the mass antibiotics experiment is devastating our children’s health. It may be the reason so many struggle for breath and can’t assimilate food properly. Emerging research shows that the harmful effects of antibiotics go much further than the development of drug resistant diseases. The beneficial bacteria lost to antibiotics, along with disease-inducing bacteria, [...]
Elevated CRP levels and their link to breast cancer
July 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From Breast Cancer Research 2011, 13:R55 Elevated CRP levels at the time of diagnosis of breast cancer are associated with reduced overall and disease-free survival and with increased risk of death from breast cancer. I have noted through the years that many of my patients aren’t fully aware of hsCRP, and that they don’t always [...]
Group Expands on Possible Cell Phone Cancer Link
July 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For the second time in less than a month, an international cancer research group has aired its concerns about the cancer-causing potential of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) emitted by cell phones and other devices. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) affirmed its classification of RF-EMF as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” following the recommendations [...]
Omega 3 fatty acids improve depression
June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to findings published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, depressed women who received daily supplements containing 2.5 grams of omega-3 experienced significant reductions in their symptoms. In addition, researchers from the University of Pavia also report that omega-3 supplements providing a daily EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) dose of 1.67 grams and a daily [...]
Beware of “Natural” Meat!
April 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I was at Meijer yesterday doing some grocery shopping. While there I went into the meat section to check out the organic meat selection. I couldn’t find any organic meat, so I asked one of the employees if they had any. They directed me toward a brand called “NatureWell” which is supposed to be “all-natural.” [...]
The FDA Comes to the Rescue of Big Pharma
April 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It appears that Big Pharma has an unlimited number of tricks up its sleeve. From millions and millions of dollars poured into the pockets of regulators and politicians to the subsidization of medical schools and the doctors they churn out, Big Pharma is a force to be reckoned with. However, recently Big Pharma has engaged [...]
Vitamin Supplement Use During Breast Cancer Treatment and Survival: A Prospective Cohort Study
April 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many oncologists still advise against the use of vitamin or nutritional supplements for fear that it might “feed” the cancer cells. However, this latest research shows otherwise: Background: Antioxidants may protect normal cells from the oxidative damage that occurs during radiotherapy and certain chemotherapy regimens; however, the same mechanism could protect tumor cells and potentially [...]
