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07/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Memory and the microbiome: Scientists are discovering more and more ways gut health relates to brain health

Among those involved in psychiatric and neurological studies, little thought has been given to a potential relationship between the central nervous system and microorganisms. This in spite of the decades’-worth of information, which includes a potential link between the gut microbiome and behaviors and diseases of the brain. But new research presented at the 2018 […]

06/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why you should learn therapeutic rocking to relieve stress, insomnia, or PTSD

If you suffer from stress, anxiety, insomnia, pain, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), therapeutic rocking can help ease your symptoms. This natural treatment is beneficial not only for the person being rocked but also for the person doing the rocking. Done properly, therapeutic rocking can be practiced daily to help relieve stress and anxiety. Dr. Leslie […]

05/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Numerous common chemicals found to interrupt thyroid hormones, disrupt brain development in fetuses and young children

Are your children being exposed to toxins that could cause brain development disorders? A review published in Endocrine Connections determined that there could be a link between pregnant women and children who are exposed to common endocrine-disrupting toxins, which may contribute to a higher risk for brain development disorders. According to the review, there are several common chemicals that can […]

12/14/2017 / By Russel Davis

Go organic, inside and out while pregnant: Chemicals in personal care products can affect the development of your baby

A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has revealed that a mixture of endocrine disrupting chemicals found in various industrial and food sources may affect fetal development among pregnant women. The researchers screened for up to 27 chemicals — including seven drugs, 14 industrial chemicals, and six sociocultural chemicals like alcohol or caffeine — as part of the […]

04/25/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Big Pharma propaganda: American Medical Association claims antidepressant use by expectant mothers does NOT raise autism risk in newborns

The use of antidepressants during pregnancy is controversial at best. In the past, studies have indicated that using these kinds of prescription drugs during pregnancy can increase the risk of autism, cognitive deficits and other health issues — but other studies have also concluded that antidepressants pose no additional risk. Overall, the general consensus seems […]

03/26/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Can Vitamin D help prevent autism?

High vitamin D intake during pregnancy may result in a lower likelihood of autism spectrum disorder in children, according to a recent Australian study. Researchers at the University of Queensland utilized a widely acceptable autism model in mice. The mice showed adverse symptoms such as abnormal behavior and basic learning and social interaction deficits, the […]

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