A former Los Angeles Times staff writer, Laurie Becklund, battled breast cancer since 1996. Earlier in 2015 she knew her time was limited, and as she greeted her last few months, she wrote an opinion piece “As I Lay Dying” about her story. Becklund died Feb. 8 of that [...]
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Breast cancer rates have remained high in recent years; as of today, a woman has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. While environmental toxins play a big role in this epidemic, a large majority of cases are due to ‘overdiagnosis,’ which happens most [...]
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There has been a lot of debate and controversy around vaccinations for the past few decades. Can flu shots lead to autism? How high is the chance of a vaccine injury? Is there still mercury in vaccines? (And yes, there is). But going back to the very basics, many people [...]
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“How long do I have to live? Because I have work to do,” told high-spirited Stamatis Moraitis to his doctors when he was diagnosed with lung cancer in his 60s. The answer “6 to 9 months” did not satisfy him. Stamatis’s homeland was a Greek island of Ikaria, [...]
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Even though Coca Cola claims it has a “progressive stance on animal welfare,” a recent undercover investigation of one of the largest U.S. Dairy Farm Fair Oaks in Fair Oaks, Indiana painted a horrifying picture. Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) spent three months collecting information and getting footage showing one [...]
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If you are like most dog owners, you will probably go above and beyond to make your furry friend happy. And if your pet likes a toy or a snack, it is hard not to give it to them. Unfortunately, animals are not always capable of knowing what is good [...]
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Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a report on the most pesticide-contaminated vegetables and fruits on the market. The list is called The Dirty Dozen, and consists of produce that is important to buy organic, or use a special wash to remove the pesticides. The list changes [...]
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The number of childhood vaccines has grown exponentially in the last few decades creating a lot of controversy and debate. This still growing list with an increasing number of side-effects, toxic adjuvants and chronic health concerns is being taken increasingly seriously by parents and adults who refuse to blindly [...]
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When struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, or stress, sometimes small lifestyle adjustments can make the biggest difference. Changing your habits, both mental and physical, is the first step, but there are also plenty of unique holistic health that can assist you in the process. One relatively unknown solution may [...]
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The ‘smart home’ movement may seem like it came straight out of a futuristic Sci-Fi movie with electronic gadgets controlling the home’s security cameras, Wi-Fi, spying on pets, and even checking what is in your fridge. This reality is becoming more commonplace than ever, and it does not come [...]
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