Saturday, April 24, 2010

NaturalNews.com | Today's Featured Stories - April 24, 2010


Good health is no accident
(NaturalNews) Those who seek answers for their health outside the realm of their own decisions are looking in the wrong place. Health is no accident. Lasting health can only appear as the result of a lifetime of informed, deliberate decisions aligned...

Longer duration of breastfeeding reduces risk of metabolic syndrome for the mom
(NaturalNews) Women who breastfeed their children longer are significantly less likely to develop the cluster of heart disease and diabetes risk factors known as metabolic syndrome, according to a study conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente...

Acupuncture could relieve period pain
(NaturalNews) A recent study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics has found that acupuncture may be effective at reducing the pain experienced by women who are going through their period. Researchers evaluated 27 studies that included...

Heal and Soothe Stomach Ulcers without Mainstream Drugs
Stomach ulcers are small holes or sores in the gastrointestinal tract which affect millions of Americans every year. The most common major symptom of an ulcer is a burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach area that lasts from half an hour...

Find Health with Natural Cancer Fighters
The world's most powerful cancer fighting substances are found right under our nose in the form of natural plants, herbs, & spices. Some of the most potent of these include cruciferous veggies (such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale...

Make Homemade Natural Foot Balm, Splash-Ons and Hand Cream
Why waste money on commercially made bath and spa products which are expensive and contain harmful, synthetic chemicals? Try some easy recipes at home - the resultant products are a natural way to smell and feel delightful. Honeysuckle...

Susan G. Komen for the Cure sells pink cigarettes for cancer fundraising (satire)
(NaturalNews Satire) Susan G. Komen for the Cure today announced its alliance with the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company in launching its new brand of pink cigarettes called "Komen Smokes." Emblazoned with the slogan, "A pack a day keeps cancer away," three...


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Animated Magnetosphere Update - April 24, 2010


OUR PLANET'S PROTECTIVE MAGNETOSPHERE UPDATE
About Real-Time Magnetosphere Simulation
http://www2.nict.go.jp/y/y223/simulation/realtime/index.html




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April 24, 2010 at 6:22 PM CDT


Friday, April 23, 2010

Animated Magnetosphere Update - April 23, 2010


OUR PLANET'S PROTECTIVE MAGNETOSPHERE UPDATE
About Real-Time Magnetosphere Simulation
http://www2.nict.go.jp/y/y223/simulation/realtime/index.html




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG8rQElnf_E

April 23, 2010 at 6:35 PM CDT


NaturalNews.com | Today's Featured Stories - April 23, 2010


Susan G. Komen for the Cure sells pink cigarettes for cancer fundraising (satire)
(NaturalNews Satire) Susan G. Komen for the Cure today announced its alliance with the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company in launching its new brand of pink cigarettes called "Komen Smokes." Emblazoned with the slogan, "A pack a day keeps cancer away," three...

Psychiatric Drugging of Infants and Toddlers in the US - Part I
(NaturalNews) The United States has become the psychiatric drugging capital of the world for kids with children being medicated at a younger and younger age. Medicaid records in some states show infants less than a year old on drugs for mental disorders...

Psychiatric Drugging of Infants and Toddlers in the US - Part II
(NaturalNews) Of all the harmful actions of modern psychiatry, "the mass diagnosing and drugging of children is the most appalling with the most serious consequences for the future of individual lives and for society," warns the world-renowned expert...

Millions drink toxic water in the USA, but it's EPA-approved!
(NaturalNews) It has been so long since the federal law regulating tap water has been updated that since 2004, more than one-fifth of the U.S. population has consumed tap water that the government classifies as toxic, but still approves for human consumption...

Cholesterol drugs raise diabetes risk by 9 percent
(NaturalNews) A recent report out of the University of Glasgow has revealed that popular cholesterol drugs are responsible for increasing user risk of developing diabetes. Published in the journal Lancet, the report quantifies...

Make Your Own Safe, Natural and Healthy Toothpastes and Cleansers
Virtually all commercial toothpastes contain one or both of two problematic ingredients: fluoride and glycerin. Fluoride, a mining by-product, is one of the bigger scams perpetrated on an unwitting public. Instead of being beneficial it actually...

GMOs Alter the Genetic Make Up of Our Healthy Bacteria
Although GMOs have infiltrated our food supply, the results of human feeding trials have only been published on one single occasion. Unfortunately, that occasion offered some pretty disturbing findings. It found that the genetic code...

How to Avoid Health Hazards of Lighting
As the federally mandated phasing out of incandescent light bulbs approaches, you need to know about your new lighting choices. There are three options, of which one is no good if you value your health and don't enjoy eerie dim lighting...

Start Your Own Organic Vegetable Garden
Growing your own organic garden may be easier than you think. Not only does growing your own organic produce fill you with an incredible sense of gratification, but it also ensures that it is 100% untouched by chemicals. When you have produce...


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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Animated Magnetosphere Update - April 22, 2010


OUR PLANET'S PROTECTIVE MAGNETOSPHERE UPDATE
About Real-Time Magnetosphere Simulation
http://www2.nict.go.jp/y/y223/simulation/realtime/index.html




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGOcx_jlrEA

April 22, 2010 at 6:33 PM CDT


NaturalNews.com | Today's Featured Stories - April 22, 2010


Susan G. Komen for the Cure makes mockery of self with KFC pinkwashing campaign (opinion)
(NaturalNews) Susan G. Komen for the Cure has now crossed the line into asinine idiocy thanks to its new alliance with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), where pink buckets of fried chicken are sold under the slogan, "Buckets for the Cure." I'm not making...

Big Brother doctors say patients don't need to see their imaging test results
(NaturalNews) If you are an American, you probably assume that this is a free country. So if you agree to undergo imaging tests -- which cost you or your insurance company hundreds and even thousands of dollars and may subject you to radiation -- you...

Most prostate cancers detected by screening aren't dangerous in the first place
(NaturalNews) Only about one in 10 prostate cancers detected by screening actually poses a threat to a man's life, according to a new analysis conducted by researchers from the University if Cambridge. The findings come from a preliminary analysis...

There is literally excrement in your salad: Fecal bacteria contamination widespread
(NaturalNews) A recent Consumer Reports investigation has revealed that bagged salads labeled "pre-washed" or "triple-washed" may not be as clean as they appear. Of the 208 samples taken from 16 different brands of bagged salad, researchers found...

Relieve Dysmenorrhea Pain with Acupuncture
A study in the journal Evidence-based Complimentary and Alternative Medicine demonstrated a significant beneficial effect when acupuncture treatments were administered to patients who were suffering from dysmenorrhea resistant to conventional...

Omega-3: A Vegetarian Perspective Identifies the Best Source (Opinion)
We are taught early in life that fish oil is the best source of omega-3 fatty acids. But, as you will see, this is not so. Only plants can make omega-3 fats. Fish cannot; cows cannot; and people cannot. So, how do fish acquire omega-3 fatty...

How to Manage Stress and Anxiety Naturally
Stress is the body's way of dealing with potentially dangerous situations, heightening adrenaline levels and increasing alertness. However, prolonged stress and anxiety can be detrimental to mental and physical health. Understanding stress...

Pharmaceutical pinball (comic)
(NaturalNews) There's a pervasive (but false) idea in western medicine that the more pharmaceuticals you take, the healthier you'll get. That's how pharmaceuticals are marketed, in fact: Take these pills if you want to be healthier! If you take one...


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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

NASA.gov | First Light for the Solar Dynamics Observatory

April 21, 2010: Warning, the images you are about to see could take your breath away.

At a press conference today in Washington DC, researchers unveiled "First Light" images from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, a space telescope designed to study the sun.

"SDO is working beautifully," reports project scientist Dean Pesnell of the Goddard Space Flight Center. "This is even better than we could have dreamed."

Launched on February 11th from Cape Canaveral, the observatory has spent the past two months moving into a geosynchronous orbit and activating its instruments. As soon as SDO's telescope doors opened, the spacecraft began beaming back scenes so beautiful and puzzlingly complex that even seasoned observers were stunned.

For instance, here is one of the first things SDO saw:

Animated Magnetosphere Update - April 21, 2010


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April 21, 2010 at 6:36 PM CDT


NaturalNews.com | Today's Featured Stories - April 21, 2010


The 10 biggest health care lies in America
(NaturalNews) Mainstream health care isn't based on "health" or "caring." It's actually based on an engrained system of medical mythology that's practiced -- and defended -- by those who profit from the continuation of sickness and disease. This...

Alzheimer's drugs cause brain damage and actually worsen memory loss
(NaturalNews) Big Pharma drugs that are being used on humans right now and promoted as potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD) could cause the very brain damage and memory loss they are supposed to treat. That's the conclusion of University...

Radiation from CT scans causes 29,000 cancers a year, kills 14,500 Americans
(NaturalNews) Computerized tomography (CT) medical scans cause at least 29,000 cases of cancer and 14,500 deaths in the United States every year, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Shocking as this figure is...

U.S. government continues its war on raw milk
(NaturalNews) Growing awareness among the American populace about the health benefits of wholesome, raw milk has been steadily increasing over the past decade, putting many state and federal officials into a frenzy. The harsh crackdown tactics used in...

Counter Hair Loss Naturally with Tissue Cell Salts
Hair thinning and hair loss is a distressing occurrence for both men and women. Although it is normal to lose some hair each day, it is different if hair is falling out in clumps. Tissue cell salts are a safe and natural way of restoring...

Cannot See the Forest through the GMO Trees (Opinion)
"What'll they think of next?" That was a common awestruck question regarding scientific and technological achievements during the 1950s and '60s. It was a naive era, which was the beginning of our being poisoned by science through food and...

Vitamin A Supplements may Negate Benefits of Vitamin D
Most of you are well aware that vitamin D has a legion of health benefits crucial to every one of us. What is alarming is the latest research in the British Medical Journal, which appears to confirm: that a form of vitamin A in surprisingly...

Puberty in Girls Hastened by Harmful Chemicals
Multiple studies have found that chemicals found in such products as food cans, toys, shower curtains, and water bottles may be to blame for causing an early onset of puberty in girls. Furthermore, the studies found that the chemicals also...

Orange TKO review: An amazing natural cleaner that's safe for family and environment
(NaturalNews) By now, most NaturalNews readers have realized that mainstream household cleaning products are filled with toxic chemicals. Typical household cleaners, including window cleaners, bathroom tile cleaners, toilet cleaners and kitchen cleaning...


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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Animated Magnetosphere Update - April 20, 2010


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April 20, 2010 at 6:32 PM CDT


SpaceWeather.com | Huge Solar Prominence on April 19th - with non-earth directed billion-ton Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)

SOLAR ERUPTION: Another huge prominence blasted away from the sun yesterday, April 19th. The massive tendril of plasma was nearly a quarter the diameter of the sun itself when the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) snapped this picture:


Above: A solar prominence erupts on April 19th at 1919 UT

The eruption catapulted a billion-ton CME out of the sun's atmosphere. SOHO saw that, too: movie:

The expanding cloud is not heading for Earth, so we should feel no effects. The event was photogenic but not geoeffective.

Maryville, Tennessee has been hit with 4 earthquakes today - April 20, 2010


http://folkworm.ceri.memphis.edu/recenteqs/Quakes/quakes0.html



    MAG    DATE    LOCAL-TIME  LAT     LON    DEPTH    LOCATION
y/m/d h:m:s deg deg km
map 1.6  2010/04/20 04:33:38 35.730N 84.014W  6.3    5 km ( 3 mi) SW  of Maryville, TN 
MAP 3.3 2010/04/20 04:28:20 35.725N 84.001W 2.3 4 km ( 3 mi) SW of Maryville, TN
map 1.5 2010/04/20 02:56:54 35.735N 84.011W 3.5 4 km ( 3 mi) WSW of Maryville, TN
map 1.5 2010/04/20 02:49:11 35.736N 84.011W 4.1 4 km ( 3 mi) WSW of Maryville, TN

NaturalNews.com | Today's Featured Stories - April 20, 2010



Orange TKO review: An amazing natural cleaner that's safe for family and environment
(NaturalNews) By now, most NaturalNews readers have realized that mainstream household cleaning products are filled with toxic chemicals. Typical household cleaners, including window cleaners, bathroom tile cleaners, toilet cleaners and kitchen cleaning...

Suzy Cohen talks about Diabetes Without Drugs in video interview
(NaturalNews) Author Suzy Cohen, also known as "the rebel pharmacist," talks about beating diabetes without drugs in a new video interview with Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. The video is available for viewing...

NaturalNews Store offers Orange TKO natural d'limonene cleaner at discount prices
(NaturalNews) Orange TKO is the amazing household cleaning concentrate made from orange peels. It's environmentally safe and non-toxic and yet has the cleaning power to remove stains and odors from almost any surface or material. It's safe and natural...

Pistachios cut cancer risk
(NaturalNews) Making pistachios a regular part of your diet could reduce your risk of cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas and Texas Women' University, and presented at the American Association for Cancer...

Accutane acne drug dangerous for your health?
(NaturalNews) Accutane, an anti-acne drug manufactured by Roche, is in the spotlight once again for causing a New Jersey man to have to get his colon removed. Following a lawsuit filed against Roche, alleging that Accutane gave him a severe inflammatory...

Heal yourself in 15 days by listening to your body's informative symptoms
(NaturalNews) Continuing with our 15-day self-healing series, today we're going to shift focus inward. This chapter on self-healing is about learning how to listen to your body and understand what it's really trying to tell you. In medicine...

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Animated Magnetosphere Update - April 19, 2010


OUR PLANET'S PROTECTIVE MAGNETOSPHERE UPDATE
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April 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM CDT


NaturalNews.com | Today's Featured Stories - April 19, 2010


Heal yourself in 15 days by listening to your body's symptoms
(NaturalNews) Continuing with our 15-day self-healing series, today we're going to shift focus inward. This chapter on self-healing is about learning how to listen to your body and understand what it's really trying to tell you. In medicine...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to more aggressive lymphoma
(NaturalNews) Lymphoma patients with vitamin D deficiency are twice as likely to die from their cancer than patients with sufficient blood levels of the vitamin, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic and presented at a meeting...

Taking a mid-day nap boosts brain power
(NaturalNews) Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, found that people who take naps during the day are helping to improve their overall brain function. Among the 39 healthy adults who were evaluated in the study, those who slept for...

Confirmed Again: Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Cuts Risk of Heart Failure
(NaturalNews) A new study conducted by researchers from Harvard Medical School and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association provides new evidence that maintaining a healthy lifestyle significantly decreases a person's lifetime...

Another Study Confirms Memory-Boosting Effect of Blueberries
As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, a recent study has demonstrated that a common food may have a role to play in the prevention and treatment of the condition. A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food...

Early Drinking may Increase Risk of Breast Disease and Breast Cancer
Females who drink at an early age are at increased risk for developing benign breast disease, according to a new study reported online April 12 in Pediatrics. Benign breast lumps, or noncancerous bumps, cysts or lumps in the breast...

WHO Investigation of H1N1 Pandemic Proves a Whitewash
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that it will be appointing an "independent" committee to investigate the conduct of WHO in the H1N1 swine flu panic of 2009. The investigation is meant to decide whether the actions of WHO were...

Empower Yourself with the Various Practices of Yoga
Some people may not think of yoga as a true "exercise" because it is often viewed as more of a relaxation and stretching technique. That is, until they feel the incredible empowerment, flexibility and spiritual peace they experience after...

Health insurance companies invest billions in fast food chains
(NaturalNews) Did you ever wonder how health insurance companies drum up future business? It's easy: Just invest in companies whose products cause chronic degenerative disease, driving people towards more health care needs and therefore more health insurance...


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