April 23, 2012, 3:58 pm Mothers Challenge a Trace Contaminant in Tide By ANDREW MARTIN In their quest to rid cleaning products of toxic chemicals, consumer advocates have now set their sights on Tide, the best-selling laundry detergent. Procter & Gamble Last fall, the environmental group Women’s Voices for the Earth commissioned laboratory tests on 20 cleaning products and found what it described as problematic levels of 1,4 dioxane, a solvent,...

2,000-year old Chinese herbal remedy could be used to treat autoimmune disorders, Harvard scientists find by Jonathan Benson, staff writer (NaturalNews) Chang shan is a root extract of a specific type of Himalayan hydrangea plant, also known as hortensia, that has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat malaria and other maladies. And a new investigation conducted by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Harv...

Goodnighties is NEW sleepwear to promote better sleep. Goodnighties is made with smart-fabric uniquely created to neutralize the stress our bodies produce. During the stressful lives we all live the patented process in Goodnighties Recovery Sleepwear (called 'IonX') neutralizes the stress that our bodies produce by stimulating blood flow with negative ions to tired strained muscles. You will then arrive quicker and stay longer in a deeper s...

Association of hypomelanotic skin disorders with autism: links to possible etiologic role of vitamin-D levels in autism?

 Vitamin D is crucial for several key physiological processes, including brain development, DNA repair, and regulation of many genes. Much evidence indicates prenatal and early postnatal vitamin-D deficiency increases autism risk, probably through multiple effects, including impaired brain development and increased de novo mutat...

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 March 12, 2012

Effective Treatment for Autism! A New Study

Dear Readers,

Imagine witnessing an authentic medical miracle.

Well, I did — when I saw an autistic girl become verbally normal after receiving an NAET treatment from my wife Laurie Teitelbaum, MS, who practices NAET in Kona, Hawaii.

I was shocked. Thinking it must be a fluke, Laurie and I explored further, and found that autistic children recovering with NAET was the rule rather than th...

People who are gluten intolerant, or have celiacs disease are becoming more and more aware of the products that are used everyday on their skin-our biggest organ; Like any type of body intolerance, we feel the discovery and use of different products may make a difference in how you may feel.  Try excluding some things, adding some things, see if you notice a difference.  As with everything we discuss, consult with your physician when you try new ...

Fact or Fable??? Underwire Bras to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

If you’re worried about breast cancer, don’t burn your bras. Breast cancer risk has been linked to many factors, but the type of bra you wear is not among them. The myth linking bras (usually underwire bras) to breast cancer has persisted for more than a decade. It originated from a book based on studies that did not follow rigorous scientific procedures, such as accounting for other...

Think Twice: Avoid Daily Bathing if You Have Psoriasis If you have psoriasis, bathing every day can help your skin look and feel better. Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin cells to regenerate at an abnormally high rate. The extra cells build up on the skin’s surface, causing itchy and sometimes painful red patches covered in silvery scales. In general, excessive bathing, especially in hot water, is bad for the skin. Soaking ...

Sleep is increasingly recognized as important to public health, with sleep insufficiency linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and medical and other occupational errors. Unintentionally falling asleep, nodding off while driving, and having difficulty performing daily tasks because of sleepiness all may contribute to these hazardous outcomes. Persons experiencing sleep insufficiency are also more likely to suffer from chron...

Sexual Education for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Posted on March 16

Are you a sexuality or health educator looking to broaden the scope of your knowledge? Are you a self-advocate interested in accessing resources for your organization to approach and discuss sexuality? Join The Sexuality and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Community Forum for a roundtable discussion about sexual health advocacy, talking to fa...

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Many people think organic fruits and vegetables are too expensive to buy for family meals. But those who have a hyperactive child should think again. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.5 million children ages 5 to 17 in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD. These rates have risen 3% a year between 1997 and 2006. Could the problem be something in the air or food that American children eat? A new stud...