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![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Vitamins/Vitamins-Supplements-Labels-Closeup.jpg) Magnesium stearate: A harmful additive lurking in our health supplementsBy Michael Ravensthorpe, August 3 2014 (NaturalNews) The health supplement industry, which includes vitamins, minerals, weight management products and whole food supplements, is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Indeed, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the industry is worth $32 billion in the United States alone, and more than 150 million Americans take dietary supplements annually. (1)
While health supplements should be viewed as a positive development in today's world of ongoing soil erosion,...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Women/Woman-Choice-Salad-Cake.jpg) Nutrition impacts your willpower - so what will YOU do about it?By S. D. Wells, August 3 2014 (NaturalNews) Some people smoke, some eat junk food, and some are on medications with horrific side effects, and other people are straight-edged, meaning that they don't drink, smoke or eat fast and processed food -- they wouldn't dare. Some people eat superfoods and take herbal formulas and tinctures for immunity and disease prevention, and they seem to have lots of energy, vitality and, well, good eyes. Eyes say a whole lot about a person's health. These healthy folks seem to be able to handle...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Weapons/Man-Shotgun-Protection-Firearm-Gun.jpg) After extreme budget cuts, Miami-Dade police warn residents to buy guns to protect themselvesBy J. D. Heyes, August 3 2014 (NaturalNews) The president of the Miami-Dade Police Benevolent Association is warning area residents, and Florida residents on whole, to get armed because increasingly, they won't be able to count on police to protect them.
In speaking to WSVN News, John Rivera said, "If the mayor's not going to provide security, then my recommendation, as an experienced law enforcement officer for nearly 40 years, put bars on your windows and doors and get yourself some firearms because you're going to have...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Medical/Injectable-Drugs-Medicine-Vaccine-Bottle-Virus-Vial.jpg) Why does the CDC own a patent on Ebola 'invention?'By Mike Adams, August 3 2014 (NaturalNews) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control owns a patent on a particular strain of Ebola known as "EboBun." It's patent No. CA2741523A1 and it was awarded in 2010. You can view it here. (Thanks to Natural News readers who found this and brought it to our attention.)
Patent applicants are clearly described on the patent as including:
The Government Of The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary, Department Of Health & Human Services, Center For Disease Control.
The...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/US-drought-monitor-640.jpg) California wake-up call: Extreme drought will lead to migration exit and real estate collapseBy Mike Adams, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) A shocking 58 percent of the state of California is now in a state of "exceptional drought," according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. (1)
"The drought's incredible three-year duration has nearly depleted both the state's topsoil moisture and subsoil moisture reserves, according to Brad Rippey of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who wrote the Drought Monitor report," reports the Washington Post. (2)
All the usual measures are being taken to try to soften the impact of the drought...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Farming/Oyster-Farm.jpg) Locals fight to protect Drakes Bay Oyster Company against feds trying to destroy local economyBy Ethan A. Huff, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) The federal government is waging an open war on America's rapidly dwindling production economy, as exemplified by the recent shutdown of California's last remaining oyster cannery. Citing environmental protection laws, the feds cut ties with the Drakes Bay Oyster Co., which provides about one-third of California's oysters, following a 40-year lease, a move that local supporters say violates the law.
Back in 1976, Congress designated the area where Drakes Bay has been operating, Point...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Food/Cinnamon-Spice-Ground-Cutting-Board.jpg) Cinnamon essential oil can naturally prevent dangerous foodborne illnessesBy David Gutierrez, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Essential oil of cinnamon is a potent antibacterial agent that may be useful as a natural method for preventing the spread of foodborne illness, according to a study conducted by researchers from Washington State University that is scheduled for publication in the journal Food Control in December 2014.
The study was conducted on the oil of the cinnamon variety known as cassia or Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia). This is different from the Ceylon variety (Cinnamomum verum) more...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Narcotics/Joints-Weed-Pipe.jpg) Medical marijuana advancements: New York legalizes as California and Arizona expandBy Bri Jackson, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) New York is now the 23rd state to legalize medical marijuana, but there is a catch - patients will not be able to smoke it. The Compassionate Care Act legalizes non-smokable forms of the herb, such as pills or vapors for patients with cancer, epilepsy, and other serious illnesses. According to USA Today, the legislation was passed mid-June and signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York on July 7th. Cuomo told reporters that the bill was "an important step toward bringing relief to...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Military/Coffin-American-Flag-Military-Soldier.jpg) Deceased Marine's heart was stolen, likely sold on black market; US court denies his family reliefBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) The tragic death of Marine Sgt. Brian LaLoup further darkened when his family learned that his body was left alone and unguarded for days in the morgue, subjected to a secret autopsy in which his heart was stolen and likely sold on the black market.
On the day of his death, August 12, 2012, Marine Sgt. Brian LaLoup took a gun from an Embassy security stash and shot himself in the head. He was stationed in Athens, Greece, at the time of the suicide and was later pronounced dead at...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Plants/Cotton-Closeup-Plant.jpg) Texas' emergency request to use dangerous herbicide on cotton fields denied by EPABy J. D. Heyes, July 28 2014 (NaturalNews) Federal regulators with the Environmental Protection Agency have denied a request from the state of Texas to permit its farmers to use a very powerful and dangerous herbicide against invasive "superweeds" that are threatening to overtake cotton crops.
EPA officials cited added risks to drinking water and additional hazards in refusing a request from state officials to permit farmers to use Milo-Pro, an herbicide which includes the chemical propazine, "a restricted product that requires...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Exercise/Women-Yoga-Class-Meditate-Mats-Studio.jpg) Meditation and relaxation techniques are important for overall healthBy Antonia, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Meditation, perhaps once thought of as a questionable way to achieve inner peace or even considered pseudoscience, has quickly gained popularity by many seeking to give their overall health a boost.
In addition to it being a calming practice, it's heralded for its several health benefits ranging from improved pain tolerance to keeping depression at bay.
Top health benefits of relaxation techniques
Here's a look at some of the heath benefits of meditation.
1) Improved pain...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/GMOs/Bio-Tech-Research-GMO-Medical-Food-Test-Lab.jpg) CDC denies culpability in bird flu incident, claiming they 'may never know' how dangerous strain was sent to outside labBy J. D. Heyes, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta have said they "may never know" how a relatively harmless form of bird flu was eventually cross-contaminated with a dangerous strain of the disease before it was sent to a laboratory outside of the CDC, according to an agency spokesman.
That's because the bulk of materials used in an experiment to culture the virus were thrown away shortly after they were used by the researchers and scientists who performed...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/LawEnforcement/Cops-Police.jpg) Autistic kid arrested after cop pretended to befriend him, then pressured him to buy potBy Julie Wilson , August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) When your community is fortunate enough to be ranked the second safest city in the United States, sleep should come easier at night, but the peacefulness of Temecula, Calif. didn't prevent the local police department from conspiring to entrap students at Chaparral High School.
Police departments receive federal grant money based on the number of drug related arrest reports, a fact that some believe motivated police to carry out operation "Glasshouse."
In an interview with Vice...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Nature/Nature-Walk-Couple-Street-Fall.jpg) Trees save how many lives a year in the United States?By J. Anderson, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Trees are naturally helping to save hundreds of lives per year. In fact, in the first broad-scale approximation of its kind, researchers have estimated that trees save over 850 lives per year. Not only that, but they also can help reduce and prevent more than 670,000 cases of severe respiratory symptoms as well.
The study illustrates the importance of trees not only for sequestering carbon but also for helping to remove pollutants from the air. The research indicated that the benefits...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Concepts/Extra-Liar-Newspaper-Headline.jpg) Socialists more likely to cheat at gamesBy J. D. Heyes, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Do socialists or capitalists cheat more? Well, a new study has answered that searing question.
It's the socialists.
As reported by Reason magazine online and CNSNews, teams of researchers from Duke University in North Carolina and the University of Munich in Germany examined the theory. According to their published study, the teams found that "[T]he longer individuals were exposed to socialism, the more likely they were to cheat on our task."
'The game was simple enough'
The...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Women/Woman-Outside-Meditation.jpg) Have the chills? Try vase breathing, part of a meditative technique shown to increase core body temperatureBy Raw Michelle, July 17 2014 (NaturalNews) As most health-conscious people are aware, healing the body without costly and potentially dangerous prescribed medications and treatments is possible. A change in both dietary lifestyle and mindset can put one on a path that reverses certain ailments, if not cures them completely. From skin conditions and obesity to cancers and diabetes, many people have realized that simply changing their previously unhealthy actions and thoughts drastically improved their overall health.
In addition...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Children/Girl-Sleep-Nap.jpg) Turn down your A/C when you sleep to boost your metabolism and lower diabetes riskBy S. D. Wells, August 2 2014 (NaturalNews) You may have never heard of the term "brown fat" before, but new research has been published which says brown fat is a good thing, and you should sleep in a "cooler" room regularly, so crank up the A/C, because a slightly higher power bill might be worth it to your health. By giving your metabolism a boost, you gain metabolic advantages, according to the new study, which tested five men for four months in climate-controlled rooms with "adjusted" temperatures. Researchers at the National...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Misc/Ebola-Virus-Aerosols-Confirmed.jpg) Ebola transmission by aerosols confirmed: virus survives for days outside infected hostsBy Mike Adams, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Today Kurt Nimmo from Infowars.com is incorrectly reporting that "aerosol transmission is not possible" with Ebola. (2) That statement is part of an article entitled, "Don't Fear Ebola, Fear the State" which is, overall, a very compelling article.
Nimmo is a fantastic writer and a great researcher, but in this case his statement is factually incorrect and probably needs to be addressed. As clearly explained by the Public Health Agency of Canada: (3)
"INFECTIOUS DOSE: 1 - 10 aerosolized...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Science/Hazmat-Suit-Chemical-Dangerous-Virus.jpg) Infected Ebola patient being flown to Atlanta: Are health authorities risking a U.S. outbreak?By Mike Adams, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) A patient infected with Ebola is being flown into the United States to be held for medical examination and treatment at Emory University in Atlanta, reports The Guardian. (1) "Emory University Hospital in Atlanta is set to receive a patient infected with the deadly Ebola disease currently sweeping through swaths of west Africa," the paper reports. The patient is reportedly one of the American doctors who was recently infected with the disease.
This event will make the first time...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Medical/Sick-Man-Pandemic-Face-Mask.jpg) World health officials panic at rapid spread of Ebola: 30,000 possibly exposed from US victimBy Jonathan Benson, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Nigerian health officials have confirmed that as many as 30,000 people may now be at risk of contracting Ebola from one American man who died after boarding a flight from Liberia to Nigeria. Reports indicate that fears of a global pandemic are now "justified" due to the incident, as this particular mutation of Ebola appears to have the capacity to cross international borders via air travel.
The worst outbreak ever recorded, this latest Ebola scare was amplified after Patrick Sawyer...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Locations/China-Map-Close-Up-Country.jpg) Chinese government quarantines entire city in fear of plague outbreakBy Ethan A. Huff, July 23 2014 (NaturalNews) A deadly disease that at one time killed off one-third of Europe has reemerged in China, where officials have quarantined an entire city following the death of a resident. The Chinese city of Yumen, population 30,000, was reportedly sealed off after a man who handled a dead marmot contracted bubonic plague and later died, potentially exposing hundreds of others to the disease in the process.
Though no other cases of bubonic plague have since emerged, most of Yumen remains closed...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Cosmic/Universe-Space-Planet-Moon.jpg) Aliens may have already polluted the universe, say scientistsBy David Gutierrez, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) A new space telescope scheduled to launch in 2018 may be able to look for signs of pollution caused by advanced alien civilizations, according to a paper by researchers from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics published in the Astrophysical Journal.
Looking for evidence of pollution may be a new mechanism of trying to detect life on other planets, the researchers said.
"People often refer to ETs [extra-terrestrials] as 'little green men,' but the ETs detectable by...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Food/Mustard-Seeds.jpg) Mighty healing in a tiny package - unleash the power of mustard seed for cancer, inflammation and moreBy Carolanne Wright, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) A familiar staple in Indian food, mustard seed is much more than a peppery-tasting spice. It also addresses a number of health ailments, including: cancer, asthma, weight gain and hair issues -- as well as variety of other concerns. Ingesting the seed is one method for reaping the benefits, taking a detoxifying bath with mustard powder is another. For inflammatory conditions, applying mustard oil topically helps to relieve arthritis and skin complaints. However you choose to employ...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Medical/Quarantine-Medical-Disease.jpg) Massive Ebola outbreak is largest in historyBy J. D. Heyes, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) The current outbreak of the Ebola virus which is spreading across Africa has become the largest in history now, afflicting more than 660 people and killing 70 percent of them, according to reports.
The disease has even claimed American citizens, including a Minnesota resident who had been working for the government of Liberia in that country since 2008.
The victim, 40-year-old Patrick Sawyer, worked for Liberia's finance ministry, and had planned to visit his wife and their three...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Misc/Armed-Suspects-Robbery-Drugs-Viagra-Chicago.jpg) Old dudes rob pharmacy at gunpoint, steal ViagraBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) A medical clinic in the West Side of Chicago was held up recently in the small Austin community. Two older guys, clearly in their late 50s, took the clinic by surprise, in broad daylight. Walking in like any normal patient would, the two older dudes inquired about a dental appointment. When they were met at the door, they immediately wielded guns, pushing staff members aside as they scurried for bottles of pills. Apparently, the old guys were hard up for a hard-on or had friends willing...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Women/Beach-Ocean-Couple-Happy.jpg) Boost your iron levels with good nutrition and proper supplementationBy Dr. David Jockers, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the United States and women are among those at greatest risk. Iron is critical for producing hemoglobin, a protein that helps red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout your body. Without adequate iron, every system of the body suffers. Boost your iron levels with good nutrition and proper supplementation.
It is estimated that 9 percent of women and 2 percent of men have iron deficient anemia.(1) This is thought...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Nature/Stream-Little-Water.jpg) Neonicotinoid pesticides found contaminating streams and rivers throughout MidwestBy Julie Wilson , August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Researchers for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) tested nine rivers in the Midwest during last year's growing season and discovered high concentrations of neonicotinoids, or neonics, in 100 percent of the water samples.
Neonicotinoids, similar to nicotine, are a class of neuro-active insecticides that kill a broad range of pests and are used globally. The application of neonicotinoids has nearly doubled over the past two years, particularly in agriculturally dense regions like Iowa...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Radiation/Radioactive-Clean-Up.jpg) Area around Fukushima plant is now a 'swamp of radioactive material'By David Gutierrez, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Speaking on a radio program, Kyoto University assistant professor Hiroaki Koide commented that the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has become like a swamp filled with radioactive material.
Koide was referring to the fact that, ever since the meltdowns triggered by a March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has been relying on a constant influx of water to keep the plant cool. The process of flowing past the reactors renders the water radioactive...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Men/Happy-Family-2.jpg) Stanford researcher reveals top 10 mistakes people make when trying to change behaviorBy Mike Bundrant, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Do you want to create irresistible habits that lead to a healthy, happy and long life?
Sustaining long-term, positive habits is beyond frustrating for many people because they sabotage their success, sooner or later.
According to Stanford researcher BJ Fogg, the key to success with positive habits lies in establishing desired behaviors according to easy principles that work, while avoiding the top mistakes most people make.
Fogg is Founder of the immensely popular system called...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Women/Woman-Buy-Milk-Supermarket-Label-Ingredients.jpg) How to cut down on food waste by learning label terminologyBy PF Louis, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Although the biggest waste of food comes from Big Ag, a handful of major food distributors, and retail grocers and restaurants, minimizing personal food waste is vital for preserving what you eat before it spoils while not exceeding your food budget.
William Fisher, vice president of science and policy for the Institute of Food Technologists and co-author of a report on food labeling published in the journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, stated, "[F]ood waste...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/EditorialUse/Editorial-Use-Michael-Moore.jpg) Court documents reveal how Michael Moore profited off the capitalist system he condemnsBy Jonathan Benson, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) The lavishly hypocritical critic of capitalism, Michael Moore, is on full display following the documentary filmmaker's recent divorce from Kathy Glynn, his wife of 22 years. Court documents unveiled during the divorce proceedings revealed that Moore owns a total of nine properties and spends most of his time at either a posh Manhattan condo or a 10,000 square-foot lake mansion in northern Michigan.
A vocal champion of wealth redistribution, Moore quietly embraced many of the capitalist...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Food/Dragon-Fruit.jpg) Dragon fruit: the scaly-looking food with amazing health benefitsBy Raw Michelle, July 2 2014 (NaturalNews) With a name like "dragon fruit," how could one not eat it, or at least be tempted to? The exotic-looking fruit is also known as "pa-ni-ni," "mood flower" and "strawberry pear," and the speckled flesh inside its colorful, scaly outer skin has a bevy of health benefits too good to pass up. (1)
Some may turn away because of its scaly, cactus-like appearance, but doing so is only contributing to a growing food waste problem. In fact, the many foods that are discarded by consumers and...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Children/Bored-Kid-Tv-Stupid-Ignorant-Child-Dumb.jpg) Raising children on TV disrupts their ability to pay attention and learnBy PF Louis, August 1 2014 (NaturalNews) It's almost intuitively obvious to most that too much TV viewing is conducive to physical deterioration and not conducive to mental development. But what types of viewing at what ages affects children's ability to pay attention over amounts of time and assimilate actual learning from experience or studying has been a topic of several studies.
One of those studies even considered background TV as a major distraction. That is leaving the TV on most of the time even when not watching...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Misc/Ebola-Virus-Patient.jpg) In search of Ebola cures: Chinese medicine, western herbs, sanitizing chemicals and immune boosting strategiesBy Mike Adams, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) The international Ebola outbreak has caused a wave of alarm among people who are concerned it might spread to their own city or nation. It's a legitimate concern, given that the government of Liberia has already issued a desperate plea for international help after declaring the pandemic "[beyond] the control of the national government." (1)
Here at Natural News, we're being flooded with requests from people asking whether any natural cures exist to kill Ebola. In short, there are...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Science/Ebola-Virus-Attack-Cell.jpg) Ebola outbreak may already be uncontrollable; Monsanto invests in Ebola treatment drug company as pandemic spreadsBy Mike Adams, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) A global outbreak of deadly Ebola is underway and has crossed national borders. One infected victim of the horrifying disease flew on international flights, vomiting on board and exposing hundreds of people to the deadly virus which can be transmitted through airborne particles. Ebola has an 8-10 day incubation period, meaning thousands of people could be carrying it right now and spreading it across the cities of the world without even knowing it.
Passengers in Hong Kong and the...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/EditorialUse/Editorial-Use-RoundUp-Herbicide.jpg) Glyphosate linked to gross deformities in pigletsBy Ethan A. Huff, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) The main ingredient used in Monsanto's Roundup herbicide is highly toxic to pigs, and a new study published in the journal Environmental & Analytical Toxicology has found that, when piglets consume genetically modified (GM) soy feed exposed to this pervasive chemical, known as glyphosate, they develop major health problems and developmental disorders.
The study emerged after a Danish pig farmer who ran out of his normal, non-GM animal feed had to settle for GM soy instead -- two...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Insects/Butterfly-On-Flower.jpg) Neonicotinoids to be banned in American Northwest and Hawaii in effort to save pollinatorsBy Julie Wilson , July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to end their use of neonicotinoids, an insecticide resembling nicotine that kills a variety of pests and has been proven deadly to the environment.
"We made the decision because we are concerned over the global decline in all pollinators -- bees and butterflies," said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokeswoman Miel Corbett.
By 2016, the agency plans to have completely phased out neonicotinoids, or neonics, for agricultural use throughout...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Women/Woman-Disgust-Computer.jpg) OkCupid unapologetically confesses to experimenting on users, calls for Americans to wake up to nature of tech companiesBy Ethan A. Huff, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) A popular online dating website is reportedly losing thousands of subscribers after its president came forward publicly to admit that the site had intentionally misled and manipulated its users. OkCupid president Christian Rudder told the media that the popular dating portal had conducted experiments on users without their consent, defending these actions with claims that this is "how websites work."
The New York Times (NYT) announced that OkCupid had released the results of three...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Children/Vaccine-Scared-Child.jpg) Is your HPV-unvaccinated teen 'unacceptable'? The CDC thinks soBy Michael Bedar, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) The Centers for Disease Control says that the low use of the teen HPV vaccine is "unacceptable." Interestingly, supporters of the Affordable Care Act bill frequently spoke of how unacceptable the "low" rate of health insurance coverage was.
Therefore, eyebrows raise when the term "unacceptably low" is used by the government to describe vaccine usage. Health freedom advocates have warned that mandated care would lead to mandatory treatments, the ultimate betrayal of the individual...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Buildings/Store-Closed-Out-Of-Business.jpg) Small town business owner spent 7 years building up organic meat company, only to be shut down by village boardBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) Iowa-based Black Earth Meats (a USDA-certified organic meat company) was recently shut down by an impatient and uncompromising village board. Just as the company was about to expand, the Black Earth Village Board members threatened litigation and shut them down. Black Earth Meats was doing everything right.
To many, the organic meat processing facility had become a leader in the state of Iowa, providing cleaner, healthier forms of free-range, grass-fed beef. Their humane handling...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/AlternativeHealth/Chinese-Herbs-Close-Up-Medicine.jpg) TCM herb Eucommia does more for men and women than relieve backachesBy Cindy L. , July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) The bark of the Eucommia ulmoides plant, also known as "Du Zhong", has been used for thousands of years by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners for various medical purposes. Since the plant did not grow widely outside of China until recent times, many other cultures are still relatively unfamiliar with the extensive benefits of this herb.
Today, Eucommia bark is known mainly for two of its many qualities, namely its ability to relieve backache as well as its blood pressure...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Food/Woman-Shop-Grocery-Dairy-Yogurts.jpg) Yogurt and probiotic-rich foods can help lower blood pressureBy Jonathan Benson, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) A simple way to help keep your blood pressure in check is to consume plenty of probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and kefir, suggest the findings of a new scientific review. While not necessarily a cure for people with heart issues, probiotics have been shown in a multitude of clinical studies to modestly lower blood pressure, as well as balance blood sugar, cholesterol and hormone levels.
Published in the journal Hypertension, this latest investigation into the science behind probiotics...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Food/Herbs.jpg) Reverse advanced stage prostate cancer naturallyBy Jonathan Landsman, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), 1 in every 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. In the United States, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men - behind lung cancer. Sadly, the ACS places diet and lifestyle risk factors lower than uncontrollable aspects of life like, age and race. Why do they downplay the obvious?
One medical doctor blows the whistle on the entire cancer industry. On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Plants/Aloe-Vera-Plant-Leaves.jpg) Ditch toxic commercial air fresheners and try these natural methods for air purificationBy Antonia, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) Sure, many aisles in stores smell wonderful, as swirls of cinnamon, vanilla and fresh linen scents waft through the air. However, these pleasantries, which are often designed to reduce unappealing household odors, are not only merely masking the offensive smells but are wreaking havoc on health.
According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a great deal of these products contain hazardous chemicals called phthalates, which are known to cause a range of health disturbances...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Logos/USDA-Organic-Logo.jpg) Cornucopia Institute calls for greater transparency on USDA Organic Standards Board candidatesBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) In times of crisis, humans easily lose civility and good moral judgment. In times of adversity, like the ongoing drought conditions in California, standards can be reduced or lost altogether.
In the first quarter of 2014, USDA organic standards were practically slashed in half as drought conditions made it nearly impossible to raise cattle organically. Before the drought stressed the fields, organic standards required cattle to graze free-range on grasses for four months. During...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Food/Asparagus-Stems-Vegetables.jpg) Asparagus may make urine smell funny, but it delivers extraordinary health benefitsBy Raw Michelle, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) After consuming asparagus, many people notice that their urine has a distinctly different odor. While not on par with inhaling the pleasant aroma of rose petals, it's a normal process in the body and is not cause for concern.
The reason urine smells different after eating asparagus According to Dr. Roshini Raj, assistant professor of medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center, "Your body breaks down asparagus during digestion into sulfur-containing chemicals that give...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Weapons/Knife-Survival-Camping.jpg) Prepping myth exposed: Why bugging out might be a terrible ideaBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) With so many catastrophic scenarios at play in the world today, more people are beginning to plan ahead by preparing for the worst-case scenario. Water shortages, currency collapse, solar flares, earthquakes, riots, plagues, martial law and war all threaten civilization. Some people are investing in rural property and equipping hidden locations, stocking up on food, water, ammunition and other self-sustaining necessities. Most preppers are also equipping their "bug out bags" in case...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Medical/Emergency-Room-Doctors-Surgeons-Operate-Hospital.jpg) Will America become 'One Giant Emergency Room?'By S. D. Wells, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) If you have ever watched The Ten Commandments movie where Charlton Heston plays Moses and, with God's help, ushers in the ten deadly plagues on the Egyptians, well then you've seen a glimpse of E.R. America, where deadly plagues are besieging hospitals everywhere, and the elderly and newborns are lucky to make it out. How are today's superbugs, treatment-resistant bacteria and viruses, similar to the plagues that "visited" the Egyptian slave drivers? If antibiotics don't work, what...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/Misc/MSG-Spoon-Red-Background.jpg) Warning: MSG could be hiding in many of your family's food choicesBy Reuben Chow, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a food additive often used to enhance the flavor of foods, in particular processed ones. Hundreds of millions of pounds of MSG are added to foods worldwide every year. You probably already know about the harmful health effects of MSG and are trying to avoid it. But did you know that it could actually be hiding in your food under other names?
MSG is a sodium salt of glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. Glutamate occurs naturally in many foods...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/640/EditorialUse/Editorial-Use-President-Obama-Attends-Town-Hall-Meeting-In-Indiana.jpg) Over one-third of Americans now believe Obama should be impeachedBy J. D. Heyes, July 31 2014 (NaturalNews) It is a far cry from 2008, the era of "hope and change," when then-Sen. Barack Obama defeated the Democratic Party's heir-apparent, Hillary Clinton, to become the party's presidential nominee.
It's even a far cry from 2012, when a small majority of Americans who went to the polls reelected President Obama in his race against GOP candidate Mitt Romney (more on this in a moment).
These days, a plurality of Americans have become completely disenfranchised with Obama, as reflected...
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