Autism has been thought to be caused by genetics, but recent research is pointing to environmental factors. The likely culprit? Toxins. Toxins that aren’t even in use today seem to have a link to autism.   Lingering Chemicals Make Themselves Known A recent study has discovered a link between autism and prenatal exposure to toxic […]

There’s an “epidemic” of ADHD going around that seems to be sorely misunderstood. The disorder is treated by potentially toxic drugs that leave children even more disadvantaged in their adult life than the disorder alone. Not only that but the blame for the disorder keeps being placed on genes when heavy metal toxicity might be […]

It turns out that we might not be able to trust the packaging on some of our food products. The packaging might market the food as something else entirely or fail to mention some questionable additions.   Masqueraders in Our Food In the past few years, lab tests have found some interesting add-ons and substitutes […]

When it comes to skin conditions like rosacea and dry skin, our skin might not be to blame. It’s likely that the root cause of such conditions lies beneath the surface of our skin, all the way in our gut.   Rosacea on the Surface Rosacea is a skin condition that some might refer to […]

As convenient as hormonal birth control can be, the risks and consequences that come with it may vastly outweigh the benefits it offers. It may be worth reevaluating whether or not hormonal birth control is the right choice for you.   Depression and Hormonal Birth Control A 10-year long study looked at the correlation between […]

What if instead of chemotherapy, the answer to cancer was something simple and right under our noses? The solution to cancer could be in our food. What if a bag of nuts is all we need to keep cancer away?   Cancer and Nuts Nuts as the ultimate support for those with cancer? It might […]

It may sound funny, but there’s a link between dairy allergies and hearing loss. It’s not just dairy allergies, though. Allergies in general and iron-deficiency anemia could contribute to hearing issues. But the root of anemia- and allergy-related hearing loss? It could be your digestive system.   Iron-Deficiency Anemia and Our Hearing How does iron-deficiency […]

You may think that obesity comes about as a result of poor diet and lifestyle choices. But it could also be hereditary. Parents may actually be able to pass down obesity and related developmental issues to their children.   Obesity Could Lead to Developmental Issues in Children A recent study discovered that children of obese […]

Dealing with a condition like Parkinson’s disease usually involves medication that treats the disease’s symptoms. Recent studies, however, suggest there may be a cure not in drugs but in bacteria, specifically the bacteria in our gut.   Bacteria and Parkinson’s Symptoms   Researchers have recently discovered a link between gut bacteria and Parkinson’s disease. They […]

We’ve seen a lot of links between autism and toxins like heavy metals and pesticides. And maybe that makes sense. Toxins are substances that shouldn’t be in our body to begin with. Of course, they’d have negative effects, but would you have thought that there could be a link between autism and vitamin D?   […]