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Fluoridation of water supply violates U.S. law (and other news)

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A review of current FDA regulations reveals that the injection of fluoride into public water supplies is a violation of both state and federal law.

The claimed "benefits" of fluoride make it a "drug" under federal law, and it is highly illegal to dump drugs into the water supply (especially without the consent of those who are drinking it).

Read more in my eye-opening report just published today:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028913_fluoride_chemicals.html

Did you know that virtually all cases of thyroid cancer solve themselves without treatment? It's true:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028912_thyroid_cancer_treatment.html

Thanks to the USDA, U.S. consumers are slated to be deceived even more over genetically modified crops:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028911_USDA_GM_crops.html

P.S. After 3 years of building the most incredible preparedness paradise in the world, I have sadly made a decision to leave it due to personal privacy concerns. I made the mistake of going public with exactly where I was living.

But this means my 20-acre "preparedness ranch" in the Valley of Longevity is now available for a new owner. If you're interested in a preparedness property -- or if you've ever just wanted to see MORE PHOTOS of where I've been living and what an amazing place it is -- check out this property page: http://www.naturalnews.com/valley-of-longevity-property.html

(It shows a LOT of detail of what I've created there over the past 3 years, with a food forest, private hiking trails, over a hundred fruit and nut trees, and so on. Truly amazing place...)

My location from now on, by the way, will have to remain a secret. At the moment, I'm still in New Orleans... or am i? <g>

Speaking of New Orleans, check out this wonderful video from the streets of the French Quarter where I spoke to some of the locals about the BP oil spill situation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRObtbDpOuc

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Why the fluoridation of public water supplies is illegal
(NaturalNews) Municipalities all across America are currently dripping fluoride chemicals into their public water supply, dosing over a hundred million Americans with a chemical that they claim "prevents cavities." What's interesting here is that this...

Vast majority of people survive common thyroid cancer even without treatment
(NaturalNews) Mainstream medicine has reported in recent years that the incidence of papillary thyroid cancer -- the most common form of thyroid malignancy -- is growing at an alarming rate. In fact, the number of people diagnosed with this form of cancer...

Obama's USDA to deceive Americans over GM crops
(NaturalNews) The Obama administration's Department of Agriculture (USDA) is attempting to downplay the risks of genetically modified alfalfa, a crop previously banned by numerous federal courts. In 2007, a federal court rejected the Bush USDA's approval...

Greenology, a truly organic brand of cleaning products
(NaturalNews) The natural cleaning products industry is chock full of products that allege to be clean and green, but which ones actually contain ingredients that are healthy, safe and effective? One company, Greenology, has devoted itself to creating...

U.K. government now pushing shingles vaccine for elderly
(NaturalNews) A British government committee has recommended vaccinating everyone between the ages of 70 and 79 against shingles. "I welcome the recommendation that we should look for a cost-effective vaccine," said Gillian Merron, minister for public...

Eliminate Bad Breath Causes and Use Natural Remedies for Fresher Breath
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Powerful Medicinal Mushrooms Grow Wild throughout North America
The West is catching on to what the East has known for thousands of years: mushrooms are beneficial to health. They increase immunity, provide vital nutrients, and have been shown to fight cancer. Many of the most powerful medicinal mushrooms...

Safely Avoid and Remove Dangerous Man-Made Fluoride, Part II
In the first part of this article, we looked at the dangers of man-made fluoride and some ways to avoid and minimize fluoride ingestion and exposure. Today we will take a look at some of the best and safest ways to remove fluoride from our...

Dirty, contaminated beef fed to children through school lunch programs
(NaturalNews) The USDA's Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a shocking report (http://www.usda.gov/oig/webdocs/24601-08-KC.pdf) about the condition of the nation's industrial meat supply. It turns out that a lot of the U.S. meat supply...

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Children fed contaminated beef at public schools (+ a new Gulf Coast video)

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Our children are being fed dirty, contaminated beef in our nation's public schools.

Today's feature report reveals what really goes into the "meat" used in our school lunch programs:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028905_school_lunch_beef.html

Your pets need organic food, just like you! Today we reveal some of the very best brands of organic dog food:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028904_organic_pet_food.html

Meanwhile, one of today's most popular drugs -- Alli -- has been linked to severe liver damage:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028902_Alli_liver_damage.html

I am currently touring in Louisiana on the Gulf Coast, talking with people about the oil spill. Today I've posted an interview with vendors on coast who are concerned that the BP oil spill will destroy their livelihoods:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-k_ESM4kzQ

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The best organic pet food brands revealed
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U.S. culture of greed is threat to world
(NaturalNews) The world is doomed to environmental catastrophe unless the threat posed by U.S. consumption culture is directly addressed, warns the Worldwatch Institute's annual report. "Until we recognise that our environmental problems, from climate...

Drug Alli Linked to Severe Liver Damage
(NaturalNews) The FDA has started an investigation into whether a popular drug Alli has been causing serious liver damage in some patients. Prescription-strength Xenical was approved by the FDA in 1999. Half-strength...

Common Herbal Tinctures Offer Natural Hemorrhoid Relief without Laser Surgery or Banding
Hemorrhoids are a common, painful ailment among both men and women of all ages, and though an unpopular and embarrassing subject to discuss, someone has to do it. A combination of herbal tinctures prepared at home and applied when needed...

Learn the Importance of Winning the Candida Battle
What type of infection ranges from a female problem to a cause of cancer? Candida Albicans is responsible for vaginal yeast infections and, according to Italian oncologist and author of Cancer is a Fungus, Dr. Tullio Simoncini, Candida...

Honeybees are Protectors of Humanity and Guardians of the Planet
Albert Einstein once said, "If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man." Through their production...

Is BP trying to cap the Gulf oil well, or keep it flowing? (opinion)
(NaturalNews) Today, I spent my time interviewing people on the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Louisiana. Several of those interviews were conducted on camera, and you'll be seeing those videos as early as tomorrow here on NaturalNews. Interestingly...

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Vaginal Cancer

Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the vagina.

The vagina is the canal leading from the cervix (the opening of uterus) to the outside of the body. At birth, a baby passes out of the body through the vagina (also called the birth canal).

Vaginal cancer is not common. When found in early stages, it can often be cured. There are two main types of vaginal cancer:

Squamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that forms in squamous cells, the thin, flat cells lining the vagina. Squamous cell vaginal cancer spreads slowly and usually stays near the vagina, but may spread to the lungs and liver. This is the most common type of vaginal cancer. It is found most often in women aged 60 or older.
Adenocarcinoma: Cancer that begins in glandular (secretory) cells. Glandular cells in the lining of the vagina make and release fluids such as mucus. Adenocarcinoma is more likely than squamous cell cancer to spread to the lungs and lymph nodes. It is found most often in women aged 30 or younger.

What are causes and risk factors for vaginal cancer?

Age and exposure to the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol) before birth affect a woman's risk of developing vaginal cancer.

Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Risk factors for vaginal cancer include the following:

Being aged 60 or older.
Being exposed to DES while in the mother's womb. In the 1950s, the drug DES was given to some pregnant women to prevent miscarriage (premature birth of a fetus that cannot survive). Women who were exposed to DES before birth have an increased risk of developing vaginal cancer. Some of these women develop a rare form of cancer called clear cell adenocarcinoma.
Having human papilloma virus (HPV) infection.
Having a history of abnormal cells in the cervix or cervical cancer.

What are the effects of stress on medical and psychological conditions?

There is now evidence that points to abnormal stress responses as causing various diseases or conditions. These include anxiety disorders, depression, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease, certain gastrointestinal diseases, some cancers, and even the process of aging itself. Stress also seems to increase the frequency and severity of migraine headaches, episodes of asthma, and fluctuations of blood sugar in diabetics. There also is scientific evidence showing that people experiencing psychological stress are more prone to developing colds and other infections than their less-stressed peers. Overwhelming psychological stress (such as the events of 9-11) can cause both temporary (transient) and long-lasting (chronic) symptoms of a serious psychiatric illness called posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Conclusions about the effects of stress

Uncontrollable, unpredictable, and constant stress has far-reaching consequences on our physical and mental health. Stress can begin in the womb and recur throughout life. One of the pathological (abnormal) consequences of stress is a learned helplessness that leads to the hopelessness and helplessness of clinical depression, but in addition, many illnesses, such as chronic anxiety states, high blood pressure, heart disease, and addictive disorders, to name a few, also seem to be influenced by chronic or overwhelming stress.

Nature, however, has provided us with wonderful processes (mechanisms) to cope with stressors through the HPA axis and the locus coeruleus/sympathetic nervous system. Furthermore, research has shown us the biological processes (mechanisms) that explain what we all intuitively know is true -- which is, that too much stress, particularly when we cannot predict it or control its recurrence, is harmful to our health.

Embarrassing Beauty Questions – and Answers

Why Do I Have a Unibrow?

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It's no secret that some gals grow excess hair between the eyebrows, along the upper lip, or on the chin. Occasionally, this can be a sign of a medical condition, such as polycystic ovary syndrome. But more often, it's just genetics. Plucking, waxing, or regular use of a depilatory cream can help. Laser hair removal and electrolysis are long-term solutions.

Does Anything Banish Cellulite?

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No woman wants her rear compared to cottage cheese. Unfortunately, a type of fat called cellulite can create dimpled skin on the buttocks, hips, and thighs. Exercising to lose excess fat may help. Doctors question the value of cellulite creams, but those with caffeine may offer short-term improvements. Some cosmetic procedures also target cellulite.

Why Do I Blush So Often?

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Most people blush on occasion, especially when feeling shy or embarrassed. But when patches of red pop up randomly on the cheeks, forehead, or chin, rosacea may be to blame. This chronic skin condition is treated with pills and/or creams. Frequent blushing along with a pounding heart during social situations can be a sign of social anxiety disorder.

Many People Still Don't Know How to Protect Against Skin Cancer

A new national survey by the American Academy of Dermatology finds that many people don't know enough about sun damage to protect themselves from developing skin cancer.

"Our survey showed that despite our repeated warnings about the dangers of UV exposure and the importance of proper sun protection, many people could not correctly answer true/false statements on the subject," said dermatologist Dr. Zoe D. Draelos, consulting professor at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., in a news release.

The survey found that only about one-third of more than 7,000 people surveyed knew that neither ultraviolet A nor ultraviolet B rays are safe for your skin.

"Quite simply, all forms of UV exposure, whether from natural sunlight or artificial light sources found in tanning beds, are unsafe and are the No. 1 preventable risk factor for skin cancer," Draelos explained.

About half of those surveyed wrongly thought that getting a base tan is a healthy way to protect the skin from damage.

"A base does very little to protect your skin, and since tanning damages the skin, getting a base tan could do more harm than good," Draelos said in the news release. "The only way to prevent sunburn is to protect your skin through using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing and seeking shade."

More than half the respondents (63%) knew that it was not safer to tan indoors using a tanning bed, which emits UV radiation that has been linked to cancer. But only one in five people correctly responded that a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 doesn't provide twice the protection as SPF 15.

"Regardless of the SPF you use, wearing sunscreen should not provide a false sense of security about protection from UVB exposure," said Draelos. "No sunscreen can provide 100% UVB protection, but using a higher SPF provides greater UVB protection than a lower SPF. Its important to remember sunscreen must be reapplied regularly and be part of an overall sun-protection plan that includes hats, sunglasses, protective clothing and seeking shade."

6 Daily Habits That May Make You Sick

Monday, May 31, 2010

In This Issue:

  • Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
  • Air Filter to the Rescue
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What do we know about using (activating) and overusing our internal systems that respond to stress?

Animal and human research has taught us much about our internal stress systems. When laboratory animals are exposed to a prolonged stress (usually food deprivation, mild electrical stimulation of the foot, or handling), they develop a stress syndrome. This syndrome consists of high blood pressure (hypertension), loss of appetite, weight loss, muscle wasting, gastrointestinal ulcers, loss of reproductive function, suppression of the immune system, and depression. Researchers also noticed that stress of long duration (chronic stress) sensitizes the stress system (makes it more responsive to stress). That is, the system then overresponds to new stressors. They further noticed that the administration of certain drugs, such as amphetamines or cocaine, could also sensitize the stress response. Moreover, constant stress increases the self-administration of drugs in laboratory animals. So, a vicious cycle is induced. The more stress there is, the more mice seek the drugs, and the more the sensitivity (increased responsiveness) to stress is increased!

Early separation from the mother has also been seen as another potent stressor in animals. Such separation has been linked to increased levels of the stress hormones that cause the stress syndrome, which includes depression. Studies in humans are underway to evaluate how maternal stress, even early in the pregnancy, can affect the developing fetus.

Why might maternal stress affect the fetus? The answer is the communication of the blood circulations of the mother and the fetus. From the mother's blood, the fetus gets both the good (for example, nutrients and oxygen) and the bad. The bad components of the blood can include alcohol, nicotine, illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and stress chemicals such as cortisol and norepinephrine.

These animal and human studies seem to indicate that stress leads to depression. In other words, chronic stress in the mother's womb (in utero) or early deprivation (separation from the mother) might even predispose a person to developing the psychiatric syndrome of clinical depression in later life. Furthermore, other experiments show that the administration of stress hormones can actually decrease brain connections and even the number of brain cells in crucial areas, such as the limbic system. This loss of brain connections and cells then can lead to further maladaptive (inadequate adjustment) responses to stress.

What's more, some particular kinds of stress seem to be even more detrimental than other types. That is, some types of stress can actually lead to diseases. For example, stresses that are unpredictable and uncontrollable seem to be the greatest culprits. On the other hand, stresses with which we can cope and master are not necessarily bad. In fact, we can learn from these stresses, predict their recurrence, and develop action plans to reduce or avoid them in the future. In this way, some stresses can actually trigger new personality growth and biologically induced adaptive (healthy adjustment) changes. Indeed, much of psychotherapy is empirically (guided by practical experience rather than theory) based upon this concept.

Is BP intentionally avoiding capping the Gulf spill well?

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I spent the day on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, talking to the locals and conducting interviews with people about the BP oil spill disaster.

I can tell you first-hand that people are enraged over the situation, and nobody down here trusts anything BP is saying anymore.

I filmed several video interviews which we expect to start posting tomorrow.

In the mean time, I learned about a new disturbing theory that says BP isn't actually trying to CAP the oil well in the Gulf. Rather, they appear to be intentionally trying to keep it flowing so they can TAP it and harvest the oil for profit.

Read more about this disturbing revelation in today's feature story:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028898_British_Petroleum_Gulf_Coast.html

If you didn't catch yesterday's story about the failure of the Top Kill plan and the hospitalization of BP's cleanup workers, read it here:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028893_top_kill_Gulf_Coast.html

Also today: Did you know that your pets need healthy food, too?
http://www.naturalnews.com/028895_pet_food_health.html

P.S. On this Memorial Day, I want to honor our nation's veterans who fought to protect the rights we still practice here -- such as Freedom of Speech. Thank you for working to protect our rights, and we will continue to do our part here at NaturalNews to exercise them.

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What is the role of the locus coeruleus in stress?

The locus coeruleus has many connections to other parts of the brain, particularly areas that bring in and process sensory information (information from sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch). The locus coeruleus secretes norepinephrine and stimulates other brain centers to do the same. It is like the pacemaker (meaning it controls the tempo) of the brain. Thus, it increases arousal (heightened awareness, alertness) and vigilance (watchfulness, carefulness), and adjusts (modulates) the action of the autonomic nervous system, which includes the SNS. The autonomic nervous system regulates blood flow, heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing (respiration). It can also temporarily shut down the gastrointestinal (GI) and sexual systems until the crisis is over. These initial reactions, to get our blood flowing, heart pumping, and muscles energized, occur very quickly and automatically.

How do the connections in the brain work in stress?

The HPA axis and the locus coeruleus systems are linked through the hypothalamus and an area of the brain known as the limbic system. The limbic system is the control area for emotion and the processing area for memory. These linkages are critical. For example, if you see the bushes rustling, your locus coeruleus immediately starts things (the stress response) rolling. However, when you see that it is not a mountain lion but a golden retriever in the bushes, your memory of the tameness of the dog will turn off the stress response. Similarly, if a person is nervous before a public-speaking engagement and the first minute or two goes well, this happy feeling will turn down the activity of the locus coeruleus. These internal adjustments are why experienced public speakers often start off with a joke. It's as much to calm themselves (if the joke goes well) as it is to entertain you.

The connections also include the endogenous (within the body) opiate (opium-like) system and the reward (dopamine) system. Thereby, during stress, pain is reduced and an extremely happy feeling (euphoria) may result. These connections partially account for "runner's high" and have a great deal to do with why we like roller coasters and scary movies.

Here's how the connections work. The limbic system performs an emotional analysis and memory review of the information provided by the senses. Then, the multiplicity of connections allows us to determine whether the current stress is

one that has been mastered in the past and successfully adapted to,
not a threat at all, or
a clear and present danger.

All of this internal activity must occur in milliseconds, and it does.

How does the response to stress work?

While the complete story is not fully known, scientists understand much about how the response to stress works. The two main systems involved are the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the SNS. (These systems are described later.) Triggered (activated) primarily by an area in the brain stem (lowest part of brain) called the locus coeruleus, the SNS secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. The five most important concepts to remember about these two systems are that

substance -- for

hormone -- inhibit

What is the role of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (grouping) in stress?

The HPA axis is a grouping of responses to stress by the brain and the pituitary and adrenal glands. First, the hypothalamus (a central part of the brain) releases a compound called corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF), which was discovered in 1981. The CRF then travels to the pituitary gland, where it triggers the release of a hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). ACTH is released into the bloodstream and causes the cortex of the adrenal gland to release the stress hormones, particularly cortisol, which is a corticosteroid hormone. Cortisol increases the availability of the body's fuel supply (carbohydrate, fat, and glucose), which is needed to respond to stress. However, if cortisol levels remain elevated for too long, then muscle breaks down, there is a decreased inflammatory response, and suppression of the immune (defense) system occurs.

Because they suppress the immune system, corticosteroids in measured doses are used to treat many illnesses that are characterized by inflammation or an overactive immune system, such as asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. For the same reason, they are used to help reduce the chances that our body will immunologically reject a transplanted organ. Corticosteroids also can cause fluid retention and high blood pressure. Therefore, it is critical that the response to corticosteroids be carefully controlled (modulated). This control usually is accomplished by a feedback mechanism in which increased cortisol levels feeding back to the hypothalamus and pituitary turn off production of ACTH. In addition, extremely high levels of cortisol can cause mental changes, including depression and psychosis, which disappear when the levels return to normal.

Watch Out for These Workout Distractions

Saturday , May 29, 2010

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• Simple Sunscreen Tips

• Help Baby Sleep Like a Baby
• 14 Tips to Help You Quit Smoking for Good

Did Rocky Need a Theme?
Workout Distractions
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Distraction and Workout Traction
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Most Fattening Summer Foods

Friday, May 28, 2010

In This Issue:

  • Fat Shockers! Favorite Foods That Tip the Scales
  • 'Fat-Free' Foods May Bust Your Diet
  • 10 Tips and Tools to Stop Your Binges

Most Fattening
Summer Foods
Grilled meats, mayonnaise-drenched
salads, frozen drinks. The list goes
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Fat Shockers! Favorite Foods That Tip the Scales
Dieters, beware. Some foods seem like a safe bet when
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'Fat-Free' Foods May Bust Your Diet
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The Doctor Is In

10 Tips and Tools to Stop Your Binges
Most people who've ever been overweight or obese know that the path to
their excess fat was laid by many binges. The key to nipping your
binges in the bud is to learn how to adapt and adjust to the
curveballs we get on a daily basis, without resorting to
self-destructive behaviors. Those behaviors, like bingeing, are
associated with negative self-esteem, body image, and self-speak.
Try these techniques for nipping your binges in the bud.

-- Pamela Peeke, MD

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