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Is the Hepatitis B vaccine more dangerous than the disease?

Christina England
healthimpactnews.com
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:46 UTC
vaccine
3 Newborns Dead and 25 Others Seriously Injured After Receiving Hepatitis B Vaccinations

On March 16, 2016, the Burmese newspaper The Irrawaddy reported that three babies had died and 25 others had become seriously ill after receiving hepatitis B vaccinations from the Bago General Hospital in Burma. According to the report, the babies who became ill shortly after receiving the vaccination all suffered from symptoms of blood poisoning.

Comment: Warning to Parents: This Vaccine Linked to Sudden Infant Death...
What Other Side Effects are Associated with Hep B Vaccine?

Common reactions include fatigue, muscle weakness, fever, headache, irritability, and joint pain. But there have been reports of disabling neurological and immunological disorders that have developed following hepatitis B vaccinations as well, including:
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Guillain Barre syndrome
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Diabetes
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia purpura
  • Convulsions and brain disorders such as encephalitis (brain swelling) and braindemyelination
  • Immune dysfunction
  • Visual and hearing impairments, including optic neuritis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Autism spectrum disorders


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Butterfly

Nature heals: Living in green neighborhoods linked with significantly lower risk of illness


Science Daily
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00 UTC
nature linked lower disease
© zhu difeng / FotoliaGreenness or vegetative presence may be effective in promoting health in older populations, particularly in poor neighborhoods, possibly due to increased time outdoors, physical activity, or stress mitigation, say researchers.
A new study of a quarter-million Miami-Dade County Medicare beneficiaries showed that higher levels of neighborhood greenness, including trees, grass and other vegetation, were linked to a significant reduction in the rate of chronic illnesses, particularly in low-to-middle income neighborhoods. Led by researchers at the University of Miami Department of Public Health Sciences at the Miller School of Medicine, and the School of Architecture, the study showed that higher greenness was linked to significantly lower rates of diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, as well as fewer chronic health conditions.

The findings, published online April 6 by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, are based on 2010 -- 2011 health data reported for approximately 250,000 Miami-Dade Medicare beneficiaries over age 65, and a measure of vegetative presence based on NASA satellite imagery. The study was the first of its kind to examine block-level greenness and its relationship to health outcomes in older adults, and the first to measure the impact of greenness on specific cardio-metabolic diseases.

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Beaker

What are the similarities & differences between - Mercury & Aluminum in vaccines and lead in Flint's Water?

Catherine J. Frompovich
Activist Post
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 21:29 UTC
toxic
Lead, mercury, and aluminum scientifically are known neurotoxins!

Lead is condemned by science and medicine; whereas ethylmercury and aluminum are promoted and used in medicine with apparent recklessness. Science has been prostituted when it comes to mercury and aluminum in vaccines.

Flint, Michigan's water crisis has grown legs to the point where criminal charges are being filed. Those charges result from a period of about only two years of Flint's residents being poisoned by lead in their municipal water supply.
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Pirates

Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to a wide range of diseases

Stuart Wolpert
UCLA Newsroom
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 12:00 UTC
UCLA scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage

pancakes maple syrup
© Marie Fields/iStockSyrup contains fructose, which alters brain genes linked to many diseases, UCLA life scientists report.
A range of diseases — from diabetes to cardiovascular disease, and from Alzheimer's disease to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — are linked to changes to genes in the brain. A new study by UCLA life scientists has found that hundreds of those genes can be damaged by fructose, a sugar that's common in the Western diet, in a way that could lead to those diseases.

However, the researchers discovered good news as well: An omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, seems to reverse the harmful changes produced by fructose.

"DHA changes not just one or two genes; it seems to push the entire gene pattern back to normal, which is remarkable,"said Xia Yang, a senior author of the study and a UCLA assistant professor of integrative biology and physiology. "And we can see why it has such a powerful effect."
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Health

Elderly widows less stressed and frail than married women, says new study

Sarah Knapton
The Telegraph
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 20:36 UTC
bride and groom
© AlamyMarriage makes women more frail, a study has shown.
Marriage has long been thought to be beneficial, in sickness and in health.

But a new study suggests that widows actually suffer less stress and frailty than wives whose husbands are still alive.

The findings are in contrast to previous research which showed marriage has a protective effect on health, lowering the risk of a heart attack, depression and increasing the chance of surviving from cancer.

The new study, by the University of Padova, found that while men suffer negative consequences when their wife dies - because they rely more heavily on their spouse - women appear to get healthier.
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Health

Another benefit of probiotics: Reduced risk of cancer

Karen Foster
Prevent Disease
Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:32 UTC
probiotics
Intestinal bacteria play a key role in causing and preventing many diseases. Some experts suggest specific bacteria can prevent all disease known. A new study has once again suggested they could also reduce cancer risk.

There are over 400 species of bacteria in your belly right now that can be the key to health or disease.

Health care of the future may include personalized diagnosis of an individual's "microbiome" to determine what probiotics are needed to provide balance and prevent disease.
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Heart

Dog walking linked to better physical health for seniors

Catharine Paddock PhD
Medical News Today
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:39 UTC
Dog walking is linked to improved physical health in seniors, and older adults who form strong bonds with their canine pets tend to exercise longer and more often, says University of Missouri researchers, who report their findings in The Gerontologist journal

Old people walking dog
© AlamyThe study finds walking the dog is linked to improved measures of physical health in seniors.
Federal recommendations state that adults of all ages should ensure they get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity.

Walking is an easy way to reach this target; it is self-paced, requires no equipment and has low impact on the body. In fact, among seniors - those aged 60 and over - it is the most common form of leisure-time physical activity, note the authors.

Now, it appears that dog walking offers a way to help seniors stay active and fit, as senior author Rebecca Johnson, a professor at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, explains:
"This study provides evidence for the association between dog walking and physical health using a large, nationally representative sample."

Comment: See also:

Study finds service dogs reduce symptoms of PTSD in veterans
Why Dogs Really Do Feel Your Pain: Comforting distressed humans may be hardwired in dogs' brains
Therapy Animals Prove Their Healing Power

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Beaker

Everyday chemicals may encourage cells to store fat

Yvette Brazier
Medical News Daily
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 13:20 UTC
The amount of fat stored in our bodies may be influenced by exposure to phthalates, says research published in Toxicology in Vitro.
fat cells
© unknownBBPs appear to contribute to the accumulation of lipids
Phthalates are chemicals that occur in a range of products, from nail polish to soap. They commonly feature in plastics, where they enhance elasticity.

Previous studies have revealed the presence of phthalates in fluids in the human body, and there is growing evidence to suggest that they are detrimental to human health.


Comment: There is vast research pointing to the serious detrimental effects of phthalates in our environment. See:

Research has linked some phthalates with reproductive problems at high levels of exposure. However, the impact of low-level exposure to butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) has not been studied fully.
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SOTT Focus: The Health & Wellness Show: Inflammation: The Root of Disease


Sott.net
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:00 UTC
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© ancientpathsnaturally.blogspot.com
Inflammation. We've all heard the term and we've all experienced it either acutely or chronically. On today's Health and Wellness show we talked about inflammation -- what it is, what it does (both good and bad) and why, if you peek under the surface of most disease states, you'll find it. But don't despair. Inflammation, both hidden and overt, doesn't have to be permanent. There are ways to decrease it! Zoya's Pet Health Segment covered the ways in which your veterinarian makes a diagnosis for your pet.

Running Time: 01:42:43

Download: MP3


Here's the transcript of the show:
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Rose

The many health and spirit-lifting benefits of gardening

Dr. Mercola
Mercola.com
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00 UTC
gardening, exercise
Gardening is one of life's simple pleasures. Even if you don't have a green thumb, digging in the dirt, planting and nurturing plant life fills a void in many people's lives. Some call it spiritual while others describe it as therapeutic or stress relieving.

Indeed, planting a garden lets you connect with nature in a way that you probably crave, even if you don't exactly realize it. This is why many people find gardening to be addictive — in a good way. What starts as a few flowerpots on your patio may soon morph into a flower bed or raised vegetable garden.

And that's just part of the fun. The opportunities, and the benefits you may reap, are virtually endless, from harvesting the literal fruits of your labor to creating habitat for pollinators and beyond.

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