Q: Why did the mushroom get invited to all the parties? A: Because he’s a fungi! Whether you laughed at that joke or not, it’s one that is becoming more and more popular – not the joke, the mushroom. Over the last few years, more and more people have been using psychedelic drugs. One drug…
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Nobody can deny how spectacular McDonald’s is at marketing their products. Every time you see those golden arches, your mind immediately runs to their crispy, salty french fries. Of course, neither is nobody fooled into thinking that the fast-food chain is actually a place where smart, healthy eating choices are made. For starters, ingredients in…
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Victoria Curthoys, of Perth, Australia, was vacationing in Thailand in 2010 when she stumbled across a spa that offered fish pedicures. Â The service had grown extremely popular globally and involves submerging your feet in water populated with tiny fish (garra rufa, or “doctor fish”) that eat the dead skin from your feet. Those who have…
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The single most special thing we can create in this world is new life. But, what happens when the body you’ve been given doesn’t allow you to have a child of your own? Some people accept their reality, some choose adoption, and others look to other alternatives such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). And that’s…
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Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in fungi. Most of us associate “Magic mushrooms” with hippie culture. But did you know that ancient rock drawings may indicate that “shrooms” were used as far back as 9000 BC?[1] Magic mushrooms are illegal and categorized as a controlled substance in the United States, however, the FDA has recently…
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In recent decades, scientists have realized that heart attack symptoms can be quite different for women than for men. In 2003, the journal Circulation published the findings of a multicenter study of 515 women who’d experienced a heart attack. The most frequently reported symptoms didn’t include chest pain. Instead, women reported unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, and anxiety….
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Smoking cannabis ages the brain by an average of 2.8 years, according to the latest study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. This makes smoking marijuana worse for your brain than bipolar or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.[1] But given the many benefits of cannabis, there are other ways which are safer to consume the product…
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Accord Healthcare has issued a voluntary recall for a blood pressure medication because the bottles actually contain a heart failure drug due to a labeling mix-up. According to the FDA, “A 100 count bottle of Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 12.5 mg has been found to contain 100 Spironolactone Tablets USP 25 mg. Since the individual lot, PW05264, of…
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Let’s do a 5-second experiment. Think of a color- any color at all. Now think of a tool. Got it? Odds are, you’re thinking of a red hammer right now. You just saw for yourself how your brain handles concepts and categories. For every concept that you have a word for, your brain keeps a…
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For many couples, it can be a challenge to set aside quality time for sex. Whether it’s because their libidos don’t match, or life’s obligations have made them too tired for anything lascivious other than a goodnight kiss, a lot of couples fall into the trap of frequently putting off sex for another night, and…
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Homeopathic pharmaceutical company, King Bio is implementing a voluntary product recall on 32 items manufactured between 08/01/2015 and 08/01/2018. These were distributed from August 2017 – July 2018. A small number have tested positive for microbial contamination. Bio King is registered with the FDA and no illnesses have been reported at this point.[1,2] According to…
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Every now and then, we like shining the spotlight on the incredibly talented artists we come across like this painter-goldsmith duo who turns your kids’ drawings into unforgettable pieces of jewelry or Al Margen, whose drawings highlight the deepest and darkest aspects of society. Today, we’re turning that spotlight towards Californian Kate Fenner or, on…
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When someone is diagnosed with goiter, it tells us that a person may be suffering from an iodine deficiency. Goiter refers to abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland due to hyperthyroidism, lack of iodine in the body causing hypothyroidism or other disorder producing enlargement of the thyroid. But you shouldn’t wait for a goiter to…
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Holy basil is known as “the queen of all herbsâ€� because of its powerful therapeutic, stress relieving and immune-boosting properties. Its botanical name is Oicimum sanctum, but it goes by many other names too, including holy basil, tulsi, Green tulsi, sacred basil and Ocimum tenuiflorum. This powerful herb has been used for 3,000 years by…
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Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that can be weaved into fabrics. It was primarily used in fire-resistant clothing and insulation.[1] Â Chances are if a school was built before1980, it probably contains asbestos. Almost half of all US schools were constructed between 1950 and 1969. At that time the use of asbestos in construction was very…
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We often share eye-opening stories and talk a lot about the potential side effects of many medication – especially ones that have become commonplace and are prescribed so freely. The story we’re sharing today further highlights the potentially fatal dangers of painkillers that are currently on the market. In January 2017, then-8-year-old Alexa Juckiewicz-Caspell from…
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One of the latest dangerous food outbreaks is that much more proof that sometimes, convenience comes at a cost! So, if you’ve eaten a supposedly health salad from a fast food restaurant in the past couple of months, please keep reading… Around mid-May, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Public…
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A hypothyroidism diagnosis may come with a sigh of relief. For many, it can take several years or even several doctors to finally receive a diagnosis. You feel like you have your medicine and marching orders and you’re finally ready to start healing. But then you learn about all of the tests, labs, and levels…
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We’re not exactly sure why, but there have been in alarming number of dangerous food outbreaks over the last year or so. Cases of food contamination are becoming more commonplace and stealing headlines, which is why everyone needs to know how to keep themselves and their families safe. Remember the nationwide listeria outbreak in October…
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On today’s menu, we have freshly shucked oysters over a bed of shaved ice garnished with lemon, horseradish, and Tabasco. On any other day, a refreshing treat like that would sound amazing. But the recent death of a 71-year-old man in Sarasota County, Florida has people thinking twice about the popular seafood dish. On July…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is the name for a disorder characterized by debilitating fatigue and a variety of associated physical, constitutional and neuropsychological complaints. Jump straight to… Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Eating & Habits Plan The 3 Patterns What are the Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? The main clinical manifestations of CFS include: fatigue difficulty concentrating,…
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The safety and effectiveness of sunscreens is a topic that has garnered a lot of attention in recent years. The EWG just released their 2018 sunscreen guide and it includes their list of the worst sunscreens you shouldn’t be applying on your kids (or yourself for that matter). Here’s everything you need to know about…
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