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Harmful algal blooms can release lethal neurotoxins in the air, scientists warn

April 12, 2021 -

The discovery suggests that the neurotoxin called anatoxin-a (ATX) has the potential to become airborne. The researchers have reported the discovery in a paper published Thursday, April 1, in Lake and Reservoir Management.Harmful algal blooms release toxin into the air

Harmful algal blooms appear when huge amounts of photosynthetic bacteria, known as cyanobacteria, grow on the surface of a pond or lake. These blooms are amplified by fertilizer runoff ...

Check out these other sources of OMEGA-3 aside from fish

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There are three kinds of omega-3 – eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Both EPA and DHA mainly come from cold-water fishes like salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring and sardines. Meanwhile, ALA is mainly found in foods from plants.

Regardless of the kind of omega-3 you take, these fatty acids are considered essential because our bodies lack the enzymes needed to create them. But you don't need to eat a lot of fish to get your ...

Study: Compounds in seaweeds show promise in cancer research

October 18, 2023 -

Now, studies have shown that seaweeds and certain compounds in them show promise when it comes to treating cancer. One of the studies, which documented how people had been saved by seaweeds, was published in the Journal of Applied Phycology.

Another study published in Marine Drugs described seaweeds as a good source of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B9, B12, C, D, E, and K), essential minerals (calcium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, ...

Spending the Labor Day weekend at the beach? Watch out for toxic algal blooms, warn experts

September 04, 2020 -

The Environment Working Group (EWG) identified 318 individual bodies of water all over the United States that are populated by toxic amounts of cyanobacteria, a type of algae that can produce toxins. The majority of the outbreaks are concentrated in recreational areas. In other locations, dogs and cattle died after being exposed to the toxic blooms.

Fewer outbreaks of algal blooms were reported this year compared to 2019. However, the EWG noted that this might ...

OCEANSIDE FILTH: More than 3000 U.S. beaches found to contain dangerous levels of sewage

July 17, 2023 -

More than half of America's beaches contain dangerous levels of sewage, according to a new report from Environment America, a Colorado-based environmental advocacy group.

The report, titled "Safe for Swimming?" compiled testing data from 3,192 beaches across the coastlines of America. Based on the results, 55 percent of the beaches had unsafe levels of sewage in their waters at least once in 2022. Furthermore, one in nine beaches had persistently unsafe levels ...

Experts warn heatwaves can cause “significant and severe” damage to coral reefs

July 19, 2023 -

The heatwave has caused sea surface temperatures in Florida to hit their highest levels since satellites started recording ocean data in 1985. (Related: Dangerous heat wave expected to set record highs throughout US South and Southwest.)

And even though temperatures in the area usually soar as the summer sets in, experts are warning that the current situation is more dangerous for coral reefs than ever before as the heatwave hit earlier, and probably for longer, this year....

13 Things to add to your to-do list for summer gardening

June 29, 2023 -

Organize, sharpen, sanitize and restore your gardening tools

Sharp-rust-free tools will make your gardening tasks much easier – whether it means digging into the soil or cutting through weeds.

If you keep your tools in good shape, you won't need to replace them as often.

Remove any rust or build-up that might be corroding them. Once the tarnish is removed, add a coat of boiled linseed oil to help stop the oxidation process. For shovels and trowels, you can use a handheld ...

Study: Omega-3 fatty acids key to maintaining healthy brain function

May 10, 2023 -

According to a recent study published in the journal Neurology, having healthy levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential nutrients found in abundance in fatty fish as well as some nuts and seeds, is key to maintaining healthy brain function as you age.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, investigated the link between omega-3 fatty acid concentrations in red blood cells and brain structure as well ...

EPA failed to regulate billions of gallons of industrial wastewater laced with toxic chemicals, lawsuit alleges

April 13, 2023 -

(Article by Tennessee Riverkeeper republished from ChildrensHealthDefense.org)

The Clean Water Act requires the EPA to limit discharges of industrial pollutants based on the best available wastewater treatment methods and to tighten those limits at least once every five years when data show treatment technologies have improved.

But the EPA has never set limits for many pollutants and has failed to update the few decades-old limits that exist — including limits set ...

Studies show saffron can fight cancer and protect against chemotherapy-induced damage

March 02, 2023 -

According to Tasting Table, saffron's high price stems from the fact that C. sativus bulbs only yield one flower that blooms for a three-week period every fall. The delicate stigmas of these flowers are then harvested by hand, with 150,000 flowers yielding one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of saffron strands.

Writing for NaturalHealth365, New York-based licensed acupuncturist Christine Dionese shared three studies that attested to the cell-protecting and cancer-fighting abilities ...

Top 5 natural remedies for OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS to sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine

January 29, 2023 -

Whether you are addicted to sugar, caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine, there are natural solutions available at health food stores online and in the retail sector, and they won't cost you an arm and a leg to load up on either. Time to do a little digging. Engage in a little research, and find out the best natural remedies for overcoming common addictions. Don't feel bad. Don't blame yourself. Don't feel defeated. You can win this important battle, and you'll feel great knowing ...

12 Food preservation and food storage techniques you can use when SHTF

November 09, 2022 -

To make things easier for yourself, you can start growing crops in your home garden. You can also learn different methods of preserving food so you have access to healthy fruits and vegetables even when they are not in season. (h/t to ModernSurvivalonline.com)

Proper food storage and preservation techniques help prolong the shelf life of various foods so you can add more supplies to your stockpile before SHTF.

If you are new to any of these methods, keep in mind ...

Gardening tips for preppers: How to start a medicinal herb garden

October 28, 2022 -

If you want easy access to healing medicinal herbs, plant herbs like calendula and lavender in your home garden.

You can start an herb garden in your homestead, or in a container garden if you live in an apartment in the city. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)Benefits of having a medicinal herb garden

While you can simply buy medicinal herbs at a health food store, it's better to grow your own herbs because of these amazing benefits:

Beginners can easily grow ...

Check out the NASTY ingredients in Beyond Meat burgers

October 24, 2022 -

Pea protein isolate: While one of the few ingredients that is not genetically modified (GMO), pea protein isolate constitutes much of the bulk matter used to create Beyond Meat patties.

Pea protein isolate is problematic for many because it is an allergen. It is also linked to reduced kidney function, containing a substance class known as purines that convert to uric acid.

"While purines aren't bad in normal amounts, excess doses could make it difficult for your ...

Dutch government’s new climate agenda will force thousands of farmers out of business and destroy Europe’s food supply chain

October 24, 2022 -

The new agenda involved state-forced buyouts of around 500 to 600 farms as early as next year. In simpler terms, the Netherlands is forcing the farmers to sell their land to the government.

"Our criminal government has announced [on Wednesday, October 5] that they'll be speeding up the theft of our farmers' land. [Around] 500 to 600 farmers will be forced to sell their land to the state in the next year. The farmers have announced new protests, so stay tuned," tweeted ...

Horrific child abuse: Mastectomies among ‘transgender’ minors have ‘exploded’

October 13, 2022 - How many children will be sacrificed on the altar of the LGBTQ religion before parents wake up and stand against the madness that’s preached fervently in so many schools around our nation and through the media? It seems the answer is many thousands of children. You see, the push to teach gender ideology to young children and teens isn’t without consequences—it’s scarring (quite literally) thousands of children, leading them to do irreversible damage to their bodies.

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Post-SHTF hygiene: 11 Plants that can be used as soap

September 16, 2022 -

It's good to know which plants can be used as soap even if you're just looking for an environment-friendly and cheaper alternative to store-bought soap. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com)

But how can plants be used as soap?

The secret lies in saponin, a naturally-occurring compound in many plants, especially those with waxy cuticles. To use these plants, you chop them up and rub the pieces in your hands with water to create a lather.

Here are some common ...

Human sewage runoff causes mass fish kill in San Francisco Bay, costs government billions to clean up

September 09, 2022 - algal blooms are like wildfire in the water. Harmful blooms can harm people, animals or the local ecology, and this particular one caused the mass deaths of fish by producing toxins or depleting the water's oxygen levels, or both.

People are urged to keep animals and children out of the water after Oakland officials found "low levels of contaminants associated with harmful algal bloom."

Rotting fish carcasses have already piled up in the waters, and the ...

FACT CHECK: Human sewage, NOT climate change, responsible for massive algae bloom problem in San Francisco Bay

September 09, 2022 -

All that bodily pollution is feeding the growth of toxic algae blooms, which feast on feces and urine. It turns out that in order to grow, toxic algae blooms need a steady supply of nutrients, which poop and pee provide. (Related: Toxic algae blooms on the West Coast have been a problem for years, in part due to the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.)

Some eight million people live in the San Francisco Bay Area, which means the bodily waste of eight million humans ...