Statins Age You Faster?—New Study A recently published study in the American Journal of Physiology has shown that statins—anti-cholesterol drugs—are disrupting our stem cells. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to create different kinds of cells (such as skin, muscle, or bone cells). They are central to the body’s ability to heal… Continue reading Natural Health News Briefs: September 29, 2015
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Natural Health News Briefs: September 29, 2015
Statins Age You Faster?—New Study A recently published study in the American Journal of Physiology has shown that statins—anti-cholesterol drugs—are disrupting our stem cells. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that have the ability to create different kinds of cells (such as skin, muscle, or bone cells). They are central to the body’s ability to heal… Continue reading Natural Health News Briefs: September 29, 2015
How Did California’s Prop 65 Law Go So Wrong?
It was meant to inform and protect consumers. Instead it just makes shady lawyers rich off corporate blackmail. State-based Action Alert! In 1986, California voters passed the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, generally referred to as Proposition 65, or “Prop 65.” A new white paper by ANH-USA shows how the original… Continue reading How Did California’s Prop 65 Law Go So Wrong?
Are Your Casual Clothes Toxic?
What to look out for, and how to protect yourself. Action Alert! A Greenpeace report has found that several major sportswear brands—including Adidas, Nike, and Puma—contain polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), and phthalates. All of these chemicals are linked to major health issues. PFCs, which make items stain-proof, are linked to problems like low… Continue reading Are Your Casual Clothes Toxic?
Fracking Fluid for Dinner?
Will produce from California be contaminated with toxic chemicals from fracking fluid? Action Alert! In the face of a four-year-long drought, some farmers in California are turning to unconventional sources for the water they need to irrigate their crops: oil-drilling companies. The Los Angeles Times reports that Chevron, one of the largest oil companies in… Continue reading Fracking Fluid for Dinner?
Action Alert: Ban Fracking Water on Crops
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Why Are Some Supplement Companies Thinking about Giving Durbin What He Wants?
The senator’s bill has been repeatedly defeated. Why capitulate now? A trade journal reports that some in the supplement industry are apparently considering supporting a Durbin-style proposal for a supplement pre-market notification system. It was reportedly discussed at a recent trade meeting. What is the explanation? One that we have heard is that some supplement… Continue reading Why Are Some Supplement Companies Thinking about Giving Durbin What He Wants?
Author of Mandatory Vaccination Bill Facing Recall Efforts
Richard Pan, the California state senator whose infamous pro-vaccine bill sailed to victory on the winds of pharmaceutical industry dollars, is now in serious hot water with his constituents. A major recall effort seeks to remove Sen. Pan from office. If the movement garners enough signatures—which must equal 20% of the total votes cast in… Continue reading Author of Mandatory Vaccination Bill Facing Recall Efforts
Sneak Attack on Supplements, Slipped into Defense Bill—Stopped in Its Tracks!
Your messages to Capitol Hill accomplished this. But Sen. Durbin reportedly plans to reintroduce his usual anti-supplement bill soon. Earlier this summer, we alerted you to the latest under-the-radar attack on supplements perpetrated by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and his allies. This time, they tried to attach their amendments, which would have limited supplement usage… Continue reading Sneak Attack on Supplements, Slipped into Defense Bill—Stopped in Its Tracks!
New Proposal Gives Hope to Terminally Ill Patients
A new “Right to Try” law has been introduced in the House of Representatives in addition to Rep. Griffith’s bill. They both need our support! Action Alert! A few months ago, we reported on the re-introduction of the Compassionate Freedom of Choice Act sponsored by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA). The purpose of the bill is… Continue reading New Proposal Gives Hope to Terminally Ill Patients