For thousands of years, humans have consumed psilocybin mushrooms for their psychoactive “tripping” effects. Seen primarily as a recreational drug, most people eat them for the euphoria and the visuals. But science is revealing that the humble mushroom is actually useful for more than a good time. Controlled studies have revealed that magic mushrooms can…
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There’s a viral story making its rounds about a gay teacher who fabulously shut down a homophobic mom who pulled her kids from his drama class – and his response is exactly what you would expect from a gay drama teacher. It all started when… A mother in Kidderminister, England decided against sending her kids…
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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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Emergency call 911 dispatchers have an incredibly tough job. Spending their days (or nights) fielding frantic calls from distressed people in their worst times, they have to be quick-thinkers, efficient communicators, and above all, stay cool under pressure. We wouldn’t blame them for feeling worn out because of their high-pressure jobs! Recently, however, an emergency…
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Editr’s Note: As of time of publication, federal health officials have reported 12 patients affected by the rat lungworm parasite (not counting several cases in Hawaii where the risk is already elevated compared to other states). Below you’ll findcrucial information for protecting yourself- especially if you eat produce from your own garden or a farmer’s…
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Do you often experience digestive stress after eating certain foods? Can the discomfort be so severe that it affects your day-to-day activities? The link between foods and digestive disorders is well recognised, and there is a good chance that FODMAPs – small carbohydrates in certain foods – are the culprit. As a food intolerance dietitian,…
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Are you being catfished by seafood labels? In June of 2018, researchers at the University of British Columbia collected 281 samples of fish and other seafood from restaurants and grocery stores. They tested the DNA of these samples to determine the accuracy of seafood labels. What was the result? Out of the 281 samples collected…
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It was a beautiful Thursday afternoon on July 19 on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri. Calming waves splashed against the duck boat and a breeze swept across their skin, cooling them down on a hot day. Enjoying such a serene boat ride, no one expected the wind or waves to pick up so quickly……
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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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Excruciating back pain can make living seem impossible… After trying countless stretches, attending expensive yoga classes, eating anti-inflammatory foods, and even taking risky prescription painkillers, some back pain persists, making life miserable. Left with little to no other options, many people choose to get steroid injections, but they come with some terrifying risks. In a…
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Some of the lowest wage earners in the United States work at fast food restaurants. However, the low pay and high cost of living gives employees little to no incentive to keep working for a company if and when a better opportunity comes up. At the end of 2018, according to Statista, fast food restaurants…
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If your life seems to have been falling apart all of a sudden, one planet in particular might be part of the problem. From tension in your love life to miscommunication and confusion to chaos, Mercury will be retrograding between July 26 until August 19, 2018. Certain people are definitely affected more than others and…
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When it comes to knowing the secret to a long life, who better to talk to than a centenarian? Some say it all comes down to eating healthy or exercising daily and others say they’ve juts been blessed with good genes. There was even one woman named Susannah Mushatt Jones who claimed eating bacon was…
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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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No one likes having pests in their home… from ants to cockroaches and earwigs to spiders – ugh – it’s never nice waking up to the little creepy crawlers in the place you find comfort. But compared to what we’re going to talk about in a few seconds, some silly insects seem like child’s play!…
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Is saturated fat really the health hazard it’s been made out to be? Dr. Aseem Malhotra is an interventional cardiologist consultant in London, U.K., who gained quite a bit of publicity after the publication of his peer-reviewed editorial1 in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) in 2013. In it, he seriously challenges the conventional view on saturated…
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American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter Chuck Norris, and his wife Gena are making headways as they take on the most prominent healthcare giants of the world. They filed a lawsuit in 2017 with the San Francisco Superior Court, claiming that Gena was poisoned by gadolinium, a metal used for MRI scans to…
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It has been less than a year since â€�The Great American Eclipseâ€� back in August 2017. That one was special because it was the first time a total solar eclipse had gone from one American cost to the other in almost 100 years. But on July 27, 2018, the longest lunar eclipse of the century…
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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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There’s an energized focus on body awareness and acceptance these days. People are starting to become comfortable with various body types that differ from the modern beauty standards. Over the ages, different body parts and types were fetishized, depending on the condition and priorities of the civilization. As it turns out, larger butts are indications…
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Despite – or perhaps in spite of – a wave of recent Twitter paranoia, archaeologists with Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities have opened that giant 2.65-meter (8.7-foot) black sarcophagus unearthed from a depth of 5 meters (16.4 feet) during a construction survey earlier this month. The granite sarcophagus was the largest ever found in the Sidi Gaber district of Alexandria and had everyone scratching…
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Did you ever look up at the night sky in complete awe of the stars, the moon, the milky way? Did you ever dream of exploring space or visiting planets such as Mars? The latter may actually be a dream that comes true for Louisiana’s 17-year-old Alyssa Carson – and she’s even been recognized by…
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Did you notice it? The very day you blew out more than 39 candles on your birthday cake, things started to take a subtle shift. You used to be able to sleep through the night, and now you’re suddenly dealing with insomnia. You thought painful periods were a thing of the past? “Think again,” says your…
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Jump Straight to… The M-Word Controversy Why Milk Really Isn’t for Everyone Pros and Cons of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Shopping Tips for Milk Alternatives Easy Recipes! Interest in dairy products is declining. Whether it’s a conscious choice to avoid animal products or a decision based on health needs, the consumer has spoken. According to a recent…
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Jump to…. Find Out What’s Causing Your Bloating 6 Foods to De-Bloat If you constantly feel bloated—even if you’re not over-eating or dealing with a temporary issue like PMS—you may be suffering from certain underlying digestive issues that can leave you feeling puffier than normal. Taking over-the-counter anti-gas products may provide temporary relief, but they…
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When most of us think about melatonin—if we think about it at all—it’s usually in relation to sleeping better. But according to a recent study, melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, can also be powerful against weight gain and obesity. (1) Jump to… New Study Sheds Light on Melatonin Melatonin…
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Despite the fact that we don’t openly talk about going to the bathroom, especially in regard to bowel movements, it is one of the most important things we all need to do to be healthy.  But most of us don’t really know what’s considered normal and what our bowel movements should be like. Many of…
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In the past, we’ve written articles warning about living room televisions listening to your family’s conversations and cells phones recording your voice when you least expect it. Believe it or not, that’s not the only thing listening but it’s not what you would expect. Your car is also listening… for an electronic signal. Do you…
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“Our attitude towards the environment has been so reckless that we are running out of good choices for the future,â€� – Camilo Mora, Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii Most people love the sun. However, our world is heating up and not in a good way. With climates around the world shifting rapidly, deadly…
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Drug recalls are a pretty common occurrence nowadays and valsartan, a drug used to control blood pressure and prevent heart failure, is the latest drug to be hit with a recall (1). About 2,300 batches of valsartan has been recalled in a total of 22 countries because it contains a chemical that has the potential…
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Do you remember Carlos Morales, the father of quadruplets whose wife, Erica, died during childbirth? Well, he’s doing an amazing job as a dad! It’s not Father’s Day but let’s take a look at the incredible job he has done to raise four beautiful children over the years… In March 2015, Carlos was finally able…
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Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and apparently ballet teachers are no strangers to temper tantrums. This was made quite clear in a heart-warming video of a dancing daddy that was since gone viral! If there’s anything more charming than a two-year-old girl doing ballet, it’s her daddy copying the combination of pirouettes and plies. It all started…
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