US 49th in Life Expectancy but don't tell John Boehner

Coming soon to your health insurance plan, especially as the deficit commission plans to shift more costs from employers to workers. Please Mr Obama, stop caving in on the needs of the people who are your true "boss".  Listen up and stay away from those back room deals with politcos... Inefficiency Hurts U.S. in Longevity Rankings By NICHOLAS BAKALARNovember 29, 2010By any measure, the United States spends more on health care than any other nation. Yet according to the World Fact Book (published by the Central Intelligence Agency), it ranks 49th in life expectancy. Why? Researchers writing in the November issue of the journal Health Affairs say they know the answer. After citing statistical evidence showing that American patterns of obesity, smoking, traffic accidents and homicide...

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An Interesting Take on How You Can Trust the FDA

Most who know me know that I have worked in mental health and psych for many years, albeit, mainly with a keen interest in natural mental health.I believe nutrition has a very important role in health, physical and mental.  However, with the furor over S510 it does concern me that good, sound nutrition won't be part of the landscape.And as you can see here in the following three articles, leaving it to the FDA leads us down a very slippery slope. Looks like more and more no one in Congress or government is doing too much of a good job for the electorate these days.And outside the issue of risky antidepressant drugs, FDA allows so many more that we have alerted our readers to their dangers for many, many years...  The antidepressant reboxetine: A headdesk moment in scienceBy SciCurious...

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Posted in: Alliance for Human Research Protection,Big PhRMA,FDA,GSK,OIG,Pfizer

Green Kitchen: Vegan Creamed Kale

Green Kitchen is a bi-weekly column about nutritious, inexpensive, and ethical food and cooking. It's penned by the lovely Jaime Green.There are lots of reasons one might want to avoid dairy. One might be allergic. One might be vegan. One might be omnivorous but prefer dairy from happy, grass-fed cows, which can be expensive or hard to come by. One might be lactose intolerant and rationing those pricey lactase pills.Or one might like that experimenting with non-dairy versions of usually-dairy meals can lead one to delicious dishes one might never have eaten otherwise.A little of column A, a little of column B.I ended up at creamed kale the other...

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Posted in: Green Kitchen,Sides,Vegan

More on Low Cholesterol Dangers

Several years ago I started a thread about the risk of having too low levels of cholesterol, following on all of the work I had been trying to do over many years to educate people about the risk of cholesterol lowering drugs.One sad situation is that of a friend who with his MS doctor agreed to using these drugs.  He ended up in a wheel chair.It is just all hit or miss in prescribing these days.  More " miss", and probably why incoming House leader Boehner thinks we have the best health care in the world here in the US. Consistent ranking in the high 30s and 40s tells otherwise.  But I guess we aren't on the payola train like most members of Congress these days.I happened to see this link so I thought I'd add it in to the 30+ posts on the low cholesterol and related "health...

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Posted in: cholesterol,health care ranks low in US,low cholesterol,low cholesterol dangers

Senate passes food-safety legislation -

Senate passes food-safety legislation - latimes.comGet more information here UPDATE: The bill, with language that is substantially different from its original version, passed the Senate on Tuesday morning by a vote of 73 to 25. See how  senate members voted http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=111&session=2&vote=00257The legislation—the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510)—was intended to get the FDA to crack down on unsafe foods before they harm people rather than after outbreaks occur. This was especially controversial because of a number of provisions that would have created a litany of unintended regulatory consequences for small organic farms and supplement manufacturers. The bill is better now than its...

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Ask the Internet: What DON'T You Spend Money On?

Simple Organized Living started it. Then, Money Saving Mom picked it up. Today, Casual Kitchen's Daniel puts his own twist on it. I think it's officially a meme:Q: What ten things DON'T you spend money on?A: Okay, here goes:Beef (Thank you, chickens.)Bottled water and soda (Thank you, tap.)Lawn care (Thank you, Brooklyn concrete.)Mayonnaise, radishes, scallops, cauliflower, and anise. (Thank you, food aversions.)Name brand clothes (Thank you, lack of fashion sense.)Cable TV (Thank you, Netflix.)DVDs (Thanks again, Netflix.)Books (Thank you, public library.)A car (Thank you, feet.)Kitchen gadgets (Thank you, limited cabinet space.)Readers, fire away. This is a fun one.Want to ask the interweb a question? Post one in the comment section, or write to Cheaphealthygood@gmail.com. Then,...

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Scientific Foundation for Homeopathy Discovered

A NOBEL laureate who discovered the link between HIV and AIDS has suggested there could be a firm scientific foundation for homeopathy. French virologist Luc Montagnier stunned his colleagues at a prestigious international conference when he presented a new method for detecting viral infections that bore close parallels to the basic tenets of homeopathy.http://college-of-practical-homeopathy.com/scientific-basis-of-homeopathy.html...

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Posted in: BMA,cph,Ellen Kramer,homeopathy,NHS,nobel peace prize,Professor Luc Montagnier,science,scientist,virologist,WDDTY

S 510 Status Report - Food Safety Bill

UPDATE:  This bill has now passed in both the house and senate.  Let Obama know you don't want it signed. Nov. 29, 2010, from Weston A Price FoundationThe final vote on S.510, the Food safety Modernization Act, is scheduled for this evening (Monday, November 29). The first step will be a cloture vote to allow the Managers Package version of the bill to proceed, which will require 60 votes. Four amendments will then be debated, followed by a final vote on the bill.As it currently stands, the Managers Package of the bill includes the Tester-Hagan amendment. For many months, we have been pushing for this amendment to be included in the bill to carve out a sphere of protection for small-scale, direct marketing producers. The version of the Tester-Hagan amendment that is included...

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"RAW" Taco Salad

I found this yummy recipe herehttp://www.fitmomsfitkidsclub.com/2010/08/daddy-does-it-raw-week-3-menu/I am always looking for new yummy recipes and when I found this one I just had to try it out!  This was a hit with the family!  We all enjoyed it.  The kids liked the nut(meat) mixture scooped into lettuce leaves drizzled with the cashew cream.  I made up a huge garden salad and added the nut(meat) mixture to the top, also drizzled with cashew cream.  It was so filling and yummy!  Another "RAW" recipe our family will make again and again!Taco Mixture - Process 1 cup of sunflower seeds (soaked for 1...

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Posted in: healthy lunch ideas,RAW RECIPES,vegetarian

Fit Meals Monday!

Fit Meals MondayMonday - Leftover Shepard's Pie (made from yesterdays leftover roast beef and potatoes!)Tuesday -  Soup (I am bringing back soup Tuesday!)Wednesday - Chicken CurryThursday -  Curried Sprouted Mung Beans (Didn't have this last week, forgot to sprout the beans...starting today with the sprouting process to prepare for Thursday!)Friday - Veggie LasagnaClick on the above button to find some more Fit Meal Pla...

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Guest Post: Pioneer Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Shane can be found at ShaneHalbach.com, blogging about the zombie apocalypse, bacon, and his adorable kids (not necessarily in that order).My daughter Evie likes pancakes. A lot. It's not really Sunday at our house if you're not in your PJs at noon eating pancakes while batter slowly drips off your daughter (and the stove, and the walls...). I can't say I blame her, they're fun to make, they're delicious, and they're really not that bad for you.(This is assuming you don't put chocolate chips inside and then slather them with whipped cream and who knows what else - I mean, you can do that, I'm not judging. I won't even call the health police on...

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Posted in: Breakfast,Vegetarian

Low Dose Electromagnetic Radiation Depletes Key Nutrients

For years I have been alerting skeptics to the fact that non-ionizing radiation indeed has a negative impact, and it can take many forms.This report is enlightening because it looks at important nutrients and the impact on health.If you're a consumer of EMF in its many forms, you might wish to look too.Researchers found these key nutrients to be affected -Calcium is essential for proper bone formation and teeth, as well as certain hormones and muscle contraction. A deficiency of calcium leads to muscle cramps, eye twitching, sleep disorders, and bone disorders like osteoporosis. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to heart arrhythmias, visual deficiency, anxiety, confusion. agitation, restless leg syndrome (RLS), sleep disorders, irritability, nausea and vomiting, low blood pressure,...

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Posted in: calcium,electromagnetic fields,low dose radiation,magnesium,radiation,zinc

Maybe its not really "green" afterall

I'm not referring to Kermit, and in that sense, it might not be so easy to be green if you market fragranced consumer products.About 20 or so years ago when I was just starting to teach and write about Green Living around the Puget Sound area I made a point, as I have since then, about home care products.  One in particular, with the word 'green' in the product name, really wasn't so.Lately, since corporate America is on the 'green' bandwagon for profit sake, it isn't so.Not much has changed.Learn More Here and find one original green product here.In the abstract of an interesting 2008 project report a group of University of Washington investigators...

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Posted in: VOCs; Fragrance; Consumer products; Ingredients; Emissions; Green

from the world's top natural health / natural living authors

This book is one of the seven I worked on with Rodale Press.  Read the excerpt in italics below.The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problemsthe Editors of PREVENTION " Increasing the amount of healthy oils you consume, such as flaxseed, which is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, has been shown to help many skin conditions, including oily skin, says Dr. Brett. Taking flaxseed oil every day helps normalize sebum production. Shop for fresh, cold-pressed, refrigerated flaxseed oil packaged in a dark, opaque bottle. The oil turns rancid quickly when exposed to light or heat, so you can't cook with it. Instead, stir it into a glass of juice in the morning...

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I Won't Play for Food

With so many articles posted on Natural Health News about food, Big AG, and disease promotion with altered and over processed food production, money mongering of Congressional members, and so much more, here's a reader who sends a little music to (en)lighten your mind....I saw your website, and I really like what you're doing.  I thought you might appreciate this song I wrote, about the horrors of GMO foods, called, 'Smells Like Genocide...'  It is both humorous and cynical, as well as hard-hitting.  Enjoy.Please feel absolutely free pass it along to anyone, or to use this song in any way that will help save our human race from destroying itself.  (I'm also currently trying to make a video for this tune, if you hear of anyone wishing to collaborate.)Here's a link...

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Posted in: Big Ag,Big Food,genocide,GMO

Flu Vaccine Ineffective

This is certainly not new news or is it any surprise. Best make every effort you can to keep your immune system healthy with good nutrition, adequate hydration, moderate exercise, enough sleep, and good hand washing.WARNING:This review includes 15 out of 36 trials funded by industry (four had no funding declaration). An earlier systematic review of 274 influenza vaccine studies published up to 2007 found industry funded studies were published in more prestigious journals and cited more than other studies independently from methodological quality and size. Studies funded from public sources were significantly less likely to report conclusions favorable to the vaccines. The review showed that reliable evidence on influenza vaccines is thin but there is evidence of widespread manipulation...

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Posted in: flu,flu linked to vaccine,flu shot,flu vaccine,vaccine risk

Holiday Energizer

Here's an easy exercise to use during the holidays to keep your energy level up and stress low. It's especially helpful for those of you living in urban locations.This super effective tiredness remedy is amazingly simple and takes just a few minutes to do. It's a classic breathing exercise that floods your system with energy-enhancing oxygen, while at the same time expelling energy-depleting stale air and impurities from your lungs. Called the Cleansing Breath or Bellows Breath, it's a natural energy booster that can be done virtually anywhere well ventilated and anytime you feel tired, run down and in need of some real energy. While this breathing exercise/tiredness remedy is safe, you should check with your health professional before trying it for the first time. Keep reading......

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Posted in: breathing,fatigue,holiday fatigue,stress,urban living

Going Gluten Free? Watch Out for Bugs!

Victoria Yeh writes in her article about "Life After Wheat" that "Gluten-free has almost become the new “fad” diet of today, with various celebrities and fitness gurus touting its benefits. But for those of us who have a true dietary sensitivity, a gluten-free diet is more than a fad – it’s a necessity. According to the Canadian Celiac Association, approximately 1% of the population suffers from celiac disease, characterized by inflammation and damage to the intestinal wall. This can lead to a range of issues from poor nutrient absorption to unexplained neurological symptoms and even infertility. While the incidence of celiac disease is relatively low, it is estimated that yet another 10-15% of the population has some form of non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Since the symptoms...

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Posted in: gliaden,gluten,gluten free,gut flora,probiotics

Homeopathy for Hypertension

The pharmaceutical assault on hypertension can be good or not. Longterm side effects of the drugs are often a cause for people to stop the medication.  Of course some in mainstream medicine and government controlled health programs do not want you to have access to anything not pharmaceutical to help you regain your health.  NHN hopes you take the high road and make the best choices for your good health.  And do not forget, nutrition does matter!Excerpt from an article by Mahnaz Shahrzad Asr, a Homeopathic Doctor in Toronto Hypertension, or abnormally high blood pressure, is often referred to as the “silent killer.” This is because it does not usually manifest any symptoms while causing damage to the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. According to the World Health Organization,...

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Posted in: home products,hypertension,Mahnaz Shahrzad Asr