Mumps outbreak proof vaccines are the perfect crime?
Posted on: June 10, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Mumps outbreak proof vaccines are the perfect crime?

A few weeks ago an outbreak of mumps  hit Harvard University, Boston University, Tufts University, Sacred Heart University and the University of Dayton, causing health officials to scramble to contain the outbreak, all the while the medical-industrial complex went into full damage-control mode to explain away the fact that all the people who contracted the disease had been previously vaccinated. The greatest number of cases so far was found at…

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Miracle metal turns your fat into energy
Posted on: June 10, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Miracle metal turns your fat into energy

There’s an important heavy metal that might be missing from your diet…  and if you’re having trouble getting rid of excess fat… or your energy levels have tanked — you want it back. Most heavy metals are toxic and you don’t want them anywhere near your body — like mercury and lead. A few others, in trace amounts, are crucial to your health. This is one of them… For starters,…

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10 sneaky causes of heart disease [infographic]
Posted on: June 10, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

10 sneaky causes of heart disease [infographic]

Lifestyle is the leading cause of heart disease. We consume excessive amounts of sugars, salt and hydrogenated fats; neglect exercise; and skimp on sleep. Many of us smoke and drink too much alcohol. On top of that, our frenetic schedules compound the problem. Stress generates inflammatory hormones, leading to scarring and hardened arteries. Busy schedules make it difficult to prepare healthy meals, leading to an overreliance on caffeine and processed foods…

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“Magic pill” counters the ill-effects of a junk food splurge
Posted on: June 9, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

“Magic pill” counters the ill-effects of a junk food splurge

We’ve all done it… splurged on food that’s so bad for us, but tastes so good. Sometimes temptation strikes and will power is just nowhere to be found. But if you make a regular habit of giving in, you’re in for a world of hurt down the road. But what if there was a magic pill — so to speak — that could “undo” the effects of the bad foods?…

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When tummy trouble is a red flag, try this
Posted on: June 9, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

When tummy trouble is a red flag, try this

It’s not unusual to have the occasional bout of stomach trouble — stomach pain, gas, diarrhea or constipation can happen to anyone from time to time. But if you’re dealing with these symptoms on a regular basis, it could be a sign of a gut disorder… And if after tests, your doctor can’t find a specific cause or food allergy, the odds are good that your chronically cranky gut is…

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The best natural ways to keep mosquitos at bay
Posted on: June 9, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The best natural ways to keep mosquitos at bay

Mosquitos are more than annoying… they are harbingers of disease. Malaria, West Nile, chikungunya and now, Zika — are all potentially deadly viruses known to spread through the sting of this tiny insect that strikes big fear in many parts of the world… which is why it’s important to protect yourself. But the wide assortment of DEET-based repellents you see on grocery store and drugstore shelves aren’t exactly threat-free either.…

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Top brain-saving nutrients stave off old timer’s diseases
Posted on: June 8, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Top brain-saving nutrients stave off old timer’s diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases are some of the scariest diseases out there. Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS and others — all have a tragic effect on your health and your life. They’re tragic because they cause your brain to progressively deteriorate as your nerve cells gradually die off. This leads to all sorts of life altering symptoms, like a loss of motor skills and a serious decline in mental functioning. Clearly, any type of…

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The cancer-fighting nut that heals your gut
Posted on: June 8, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

The cancer-fighting nut that heals your gut

Researchers have found a nut that reduces your risk of colon cancer. Right now your gut is filled with living organisms — a bacterial community that works together to keep you healthy. This bacterial community is known as your gut microbiome. And, if you have a diverse gut microbiome, you also have a stronger immune system, a decreased risk of autoimmune diseases, less food allergies, better mental health, a healthier body…

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Are these 3 things keeping you from health and happiness?
Posted on: June 8, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Are these 3 things keeping you from health and happiness?

What makes you happy? It’s an important question because your happiness impacts your quality of life (QOL). Everything you strive for — money, a home, a car, vacations, nice clothes — is a means to achieving this essential goal. But QOL is linked to many things other than external accomplishments or possessions.  Wellbeing, which encompasses how you feel, think and what you are able to psychically do is, in my…

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Prescription pain pills perpetuate pain
Posted on: June 7, 2016 Posted by: Michele Lee Comments: 0

Prescription pain pills perpetuate pain

You probably already know that opioid painkillers are extremely addictive. And if you don’t, just ask one of the 2.1 million Americans who are addicted to them. You probably also know that they are extremely dangerous… so dangerous that in 2015, close to 20,000 Americans died from opioid painkiller overdoses. But I bet you didn’t know that by taking prescription opioid painkillers to deal with chronic pain you’re actually making…

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