Can diet soda make you fat?

If the aspartame doesn't get you...

For some consumers, all the research in the world on the poisonous effects of aspartame won't stop them from drinking their beloved diet sodas. But--all of you diet soda drinkers out there--will you continue to drink them if the actually cause you to gain weight? This report from ABC News talks about just one of the studies and how diet sodas trick our brains, resulting in weight gain. - See more at: http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/videos/sugar-and-sweeteners/can-diet-soda-make-you-fat.html#sthash.mSbfym43.dpuf

What happens when the countryside is destroyed

The price of industrial agriculture

Poet/farmer Wendell Berry

Poet and farmer Wendell Berry offers a clear look at the problems we face in an a world of industrial farms. How do we treat the land? What are we doing when we see land and food as commodities instead of an essential part of life with real value. The industrialization of agriculture has taken us away from an intelligent and affectionate connection with our environment. What are the consequences? Thanks to our sister site, realecontv.com, for this one. - See more at: http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/videos/farming-1/what-happens-when-the-countryside-is-destroyed.html#sthash.YUzfqTPR.dpuf

Do you want fries with that??????

Still eating fast food burgers?

Immortal Preservatives

The bionic burger might change your mind

If you or anyone you know is still eating fast food burgers, you might want to look at this... A McDonald's burger left in a jacket pocket for over a year....looking about the same as when it went into the pocket. A typical hamburger after seven days is barely alive. D'ya want fries with that? - See more at: http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/videos/food-insanity-1/still-eating-fast-food-burgers.html#sthash.U47zidsr.dpuf

Diet and mental health

Dietary factors that may lead to autism

The effect of diet on mental health is huge. There is a direct connection between the typical Western diet and schizophrenia. Here is part one of a mother's story about how changing the diet of her autistic son made all the difference. For the second part of the story, please see this page. - See more at: http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/videos/the-science-of-healthy-eating/diet-and-mental-health.html#sthash.XYUdvMty.dpuf

Is fish necessary for omega-3 fatty acids?

Is fish necessary for omega-3 fatty acids?

Brenda Davis spoke to nutrition students and interested public at the University of Alberta regarding myths surrounding the vegan diet. In this video, she deals with the second myth regarding the need to eat fish for omega-3 fatty acids.

Bleach, hand sanitizer could cause Ebola to be transmitted through skin

(NaturalNews) The Ebola narrative has now come full circle with scientists from the Institute of Medicine (IoM) hinting that it might be possible for the hemorrhagic disease to transfer directly through the skin. Thomas Ksiarek from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) says viral skin penetration has not been officially dismissed as a possible mode of transmission, and that liquids like bleach and hand sanitizer could increase this transmission risk.

Speaking before a workshop at the National Academy, a panel of scientists vocalized concerns about Ebola's capacity to absorb into skin. Ksiarek, a hemorrhagic fever expert who helped co-lead a workshop session on Ebola's transmission routes, explained that science has not ruled out skin absorption as one such route. And since both hand sanitizer and bleach tend to make the skin more absorbent, the use of these products to thwart Ebola could make a person more susceptible to the disease.

"Does bleach or hand sanitizer make the skin more susceptible" to being penetrated by Ebola? This is one of the many questions "that has to be asked," in Ksiarek's opinion.

Ebola may still spread without symptoms, says infectious disease doctor

The federal government still maintains that Ebola is only transmissible when an infected person starts "showing symptoms." But this dubious prerequisite is likely also a misnomer, as so-called "subclinical transmission" is still a possibility, according to Dr. Andrew Pavia, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Utah.

In his view, science has failed to establish a definitive threshold for when an infected person actually becomes infectious to others. It is also unknown whether the mode of transmission, and which bodily fluids are involved, makes any difference in the amount of time between initial exposure and the development of symptoms.

"[S]omeone exposed through, say, saliva rather than blood might incubate the virus for longer than the 21 days officials have repeatedly said is the outer limit of the incubation period," wrote Sharon Begley for Reuters.

Dr. C.J. Peters, a field virologist from UTMB, recognizes that incubation times for Ebola can vary dramatically. The longest ones, he says, occurred during a 1976 Ebola outbreak in which the virus was observed to transmit beyond the three-week period established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and others.

"I would guess that 5 percent of people" transmit the virus after 21 days, stated Dr. Peters, who also helped mitigate the infamous Ebola outbreak that occurred in monkeys at a Virginia laboratory hospital back in 1994.

Temperature at which Ebola victims start to show symptoms also unknown

Another common inaccuracy involves the temperature threshold at which an Ebola victim becomes infectious. The official number is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees C), but according to Dr. Michael Hodgson, chief medical officer at the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), this is more of a guess than a figure backed by science.

Existing mitigatory standards for Ebola are also questionable, as scientists don't actually know whether gas, liquid or foam decontaminants work best when sanitizing surfaces that may contain residues of the virus. This is highly problematic, as Ebola can spread via indirect contact such as on surfaces containing aerosolized droplets from coughs or sneezes.

"We need a lot more information about the virology, the clinical presentation and the epidemiology of this virus," bemoaned Michael Osterhold, from the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, to Nature.

"Nobody underestimates the difficulty of doing that research in these settings, but it is really important to get this information."

Learn all these details and more at the FREE online Pandemic Preparedness course at www.BioDefense.com

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Vitamins and diet to help you stop smoking naturally

(NaturalNews) So you've decided to go cold turkey? You can white knuckle it and try to make it through on your own, or you can relieve much of the stress from withdrawals with the following supplements.

Vitamins and minerals to take to help quit smoking:

• Vitamin C - 1,000 mg twice daily (remember to titrate down if you stop taking vitamin C)
• B Complex vitamins - 1 or 2 a day (never take one B vitamin for any length of time - it will make you deficient in the others)
• Calcium and magnesium - once a day

Vitamin C will help you flush toxins and nicotine from the body. This powerful antioxidant helps flush heavy metals from your body, including cadmium and lead.

Withdrawals are difficult and you will be irritable, to say the least. B vitamins are nature's valium. They will help you sleep and calm your nerves. It is important to take a high quality B complex. Many people choose B6 or B12 for stress relief. But B vitamins work together and they need one another to work their best. In addition, studies have shown that any long term use of one B vitamin can cause a deficiency in another. So always take B vitamins in a B complex.

Calcium and magnesium work together. Magnesium is very calming. Many of us are deficient in magnesium. Soaking in epsom salts will also help you to detox as it floods your cells with magnesium. Take a 40 minute soak using 1 cup of epsom salts per 100 lbs of body weight. The first 20 minutes releases toxins. During the second 20 minutes, you will absorb magnesium. At the end of that time you will be able to taste it. This is a sign that all of your tissues have soaked up magnesium.

Diet to help you stop smoking

There is a strong relationship between nicotine and blood sugar. When we withdraw nicotine, our blood sugar is low. This is what causes fatigue and sugar cravings when you quit smoking. If you resort to sugar for a fast boost, you will start a cycle of sugar highs and crashes that will only make your cravings worse.

Start with a healthy diet. A truly healthy diet is a whole foods diet with a wide variety of nutrient dense foods. Your diet should consist of 80% raw, organic, fresh produce - more fruits than vegetables.

When you are first withdrawing from nicotine, focus on healthy protein and produce. Avoid starches and simple carbs. For the first three days of withdrawals, however, you may need a little boost of sugar when those cravings hit. Drink a cup of fruit juice, but follow it twenty minutes later with protein.

Snack on veggies throughout the day along with whole fruits. And drink plenty of liquids. Cranberry lemonade is a great detox drink. See the link below for the recipe. A gallon a day, sipped throughout the day will help flush the toxins from your body and reduce cravings.

Conclusion

You can do this. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that you can't stop because you have tried before and failed. It doesn't matter if you have failed a hundred times. Just do it. You can win.

For more information, be sure to check out Natural Remedies for Anxiety, and How to Quit Smoking Naturally and http://www.naturalnews.com.

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About the author:
Kali Sinclair is a copywriter for Green Lifestyle Market, and a lead editor for Organic Lifestyle Magazine. Kali was very sick with autoimmune disease and realized that conventional medicine was not working for her. She has been restoring her health by natural means and is interested in topics including natural health, environmental issues, and human rights.

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