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A new version of the flu vaccine has the potential to create health problems far worse and longer lasting than a bout with the flu. That’s because the new seasonal vaccine Fluad, made by Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Limited, contains an ‘adjuvant.’ An adjuvant is a special kind of additive that has been shown to stimulate a greater immune response in those receiving vaccinations. But in this case, the adjuvant…
There’s no set standard for what food producers are allowed to label “natural.” So if you’re paying a premium for foods bearing the label — you’re being fooled. You’re simply spending more on toxic pesticides, artificial growth hormones and GMOs. Because, basically, “natural” means the product was made using ingredients found on earth — which can include some 10,000 unhealthy additives. Big food manufacturers are increasingly mislabeling foods containing dangerous…
One of the lingering concerns and questions for men is whether increased testosterone levels, either naturally produced or in the form of prescription replacement therapy, can cause prostate cancer. However not only does testosterone NOT cause prostate cancer, it may actually help protect against it, while another hormone appears to be the main culprit in promoting prostate cancer in men. At the May 2015 American Urological Association Annual Meeting, the results…
You’ve probably read much on Easy Health Options about the quandary that sunscreen poses. It’s supposed to protect you from skin cancer but at the same time exposes you to toxins and blocks the sun’s rays that help your body produce valuable vitamin D. Perhaps the most problematic ingredients in sunscreen are substances called benzophenones also known as oxybenzones. These chemicals block out ultraviolet light but may also produce problematic physiological…
Everyone ages. There is no escaping it. It’s part of life, and how you perceive your coming golden years may affect just how bright — or tarnished — those years will be for you. Attitude can make all the difference in the world in a lot of situations. But would you have guessed it can impact how well you age? Or the status of your health as you do? Findings…
Do you remember being told not to play in the dirt when you were a kid because of the “germs?” Well, there’s some dirt in Canada that we all may want to make mud pies with soon. That’s because something about the dirt — clay, to be exact — kills some of the most resistant pathogens known to man. Around the globe, clay has been a staple in some of…
Diets rich in healthy options like veggies, fish, fruit and nuts, are more expensive than diets full of processed foods, meats and refined grains — about $1.50 more per day, per person on average. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but over time it forms a barrier that a lot of low-income families — and seniors on fixed incomes — can’t get past. Yearly it averages to $550 per person.…
I love it when scientific studies prove the medical benefits of ancient mind-body methods extoled for their health-giving powers for thousands of years. China is a country rich in mind-body healing traditions, ranging from herbal medicine, bone-setting and acupuncture to meditation, qigong and tai chi. Recently, a study showed that tai chi may prevent onset of heart disease in arthritis patients. To practitioners of the art, this makes perfect sense…
As you age and your immune system becomes weaker, seemingly minor illnesses that you once brushed off can suddenly begin doing serious damage to your health. In some cases, they can even be deadly. Luckily, you can lessen the toll age takes on immunity with the help of a little zinc. Zinc plays a key role in cell division and growth, meaning the metal is essential to your body’s ability…
The cold conditions that would kill other germs are no match for listeria. Where other germs die, it thrives. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that listeria germs can continue to grow in your refrigerator. And that’s really bad news if you refrigerate listeria-contaminated foods — because the germs can multiply and even spread to other foods in your refrigerator. If you’re exposed — and very lucky…