althealthworks--2020-04-15--A List of the Top 8 Donors to the World Health Organization Prominently Features One Person: Bill Ga

A List of the Top 8 Donors to the World Health Organization Prominently Features One Person: Bill Gates Himself

Recently President Donald Trump made national and international headlines when he announced his decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization .
A closer look at the World Health Organization ’ s top voluntary donors reveals how much the organization is supported by just one person ( along with his wife Melinda ) : Bill Gates , the billionaire former Microsoft founder .
Gates is often lauded for spending billions on charitable donations around the world , which includes everything from funding a project to block out the sun to help stop climate change ( see Forbes article here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ genetically modified organisms ( GMOs ) and their associated suite of chemical inputs like Roundup and glyphosate to small farmers across the world ( learn more here ) .
But did Trump really defund a truly united “ world health organization , ” as is the common prevailing opinion ?
Who is the WHO , really ?
A quick glance at the WHO ’ s website shows that three of the organization ’ s top donors are heavily funded by Bill Gates himself .
The top 8 “ voluntary donors ” of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Trump just halted funding , saying the money withheld will go to other world health partners instead ) -The GAVI Alliance , which was formerly called the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation .
This organization was founded by…The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -The National Philanthropic Trust , whose primary donor is…The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , according to Devex.com , a media platform for the global development community .
A screenshot of the donors can be seen below in the bottom right corner .
In addition to the above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , has also been listed as a previous member of the Leadership Council of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation .
All of which of course begs the question : Why does an unelected former computer company founder ( Gates ) have so much sway within the media , and also when it comes to influencing health policy in the United States ?

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Recently President Donald Trump made national and international headlines when he announced his decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization.
A closer look at the World Health Organization’s top voluntary donors reveals how much the organization is supported by just one person (along with his wife Melinda): Bill Gates, the billionaire former Microsoft founder.
Gates is often lauded for spending billions on charitable donations around the world, which includes everything from funding a project to block out the sun to help stop climate change (see Forbes article here), as well as for promoting genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their associated suite of chemical inputs like Roundup and glyphosate to small farmers across the world (learn more here).
But did Trump really defund a truly united “world health organization,” as is the common prevailing opinion?
Who is the WHO, really?
A quick glance at the WHO’s website shows that three of the organization’s top donors are heavily funded by Bill Gates himself.
The top 8 “voluntary donors” of the organization are as follows:
-United States (Trump just halted funding, saying the money withheld will go to other world health partners instead)
-The UN
-Republic of Korea
-Australia
-Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
-Japan
-The GAVI Alliance, which was formerly called the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation. This organization was founded by…The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
-The National Philanthropic Trust, whose primary donor is…The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, according to Devex.com, a media platform for the global development community.
A screenshot of the donors can be seen below in the bottom right corner.
Dr. Anthony Fauci also involved with Gates Foundation
In addition to the above connections Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has also been listed as a previous member of the Leadership Council of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
All of which of course begs the question: Why does an unelected former computer company founder (Gates) have so much sway within the media, and also when it comes to influencing health policy in the United States?
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althealthworks--2020-04-14--Top WHO Official Advises Removing “Those People Who May Be Sick” From Their Homes…In a “Safe and Dig

Top WHO Official Advises Removing “Those People Who May Be Sick” From Their Homes…In a “Safe and Dignified Manner.”

Who is the WHO… Quite simply put , WHO stands for World Health Organization , and it ’ s a division of the United Nations responsible for international public health .
In a 2017 piece titled , “ Meet the world ’ s most powerful doctor : Bill Gates , ” Politico wrote : “ Some billionaires are satisfied with buying themselves an island .
Bill Gates got a United Nations health agency in Geneva .
Over the past decade , the world ’ s second richest man has become the World Health Organization ’ s second-biggest donor , second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him outsized influence over its agenda…The result , say his critics , is that Gates ‘ priorities have become the WHO ’ s. ” The WHO is recommending all “ suspect ” cases be tested and isolated in an appropriate medical facility .
In some instances they advise all contacts to be quarantined .
The WHO also recommends quarantine take place in an area other than the home .
They say we need to go into families and remove those that “ may ” be sick so we can isolate them in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a WHO COVID-19 briefing that took place on March 30th 2020 in Geneva , Switzerland , according to Rev.com : Hi .
Yes , I can .
Thanks for taking my question .
I wanted to ask , we ’ ve seen some different approaches to quarantine in China and in European countries with group quarantine used to good effect in China .
Do you think that home quarantine will be as effective anywhere for people who are positive , or would central quarantine be needed in order to have the same success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just so we get our terms right and we can explain ourselves properly , we tend to use the word isolation for someone who is a case confirmed .
We tend to use the word quarantine for someone who ’ s at risk of being a case , usually a contact .
On that basis , we advise that all suspect cases are tested and all suspect cases are isolated in an appropriate medical facility .
I think nobody disagrees with that where the capacity exists .
When we come to contacts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ context and the intensity of the epidemic at any given moment .
In low incidence areas where there are sporadic cases or clusters , we advise that all contacts should be quarantined .
Ideally , that quarantine should occur in a place other than the home .
For this reason , one , because if that person gets sick , they may already have infected their family .
But that ’ s not always possible , so at least quarantining contacts at home with good health advice that would not transmitting a disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with regular monitoring of that individual is an option for countries .
It is difficult to do that in the middle of intense transmission where you might have hundreds of thousands of contacts , because you ’ re having tokens of cases a day .
It is difficult to deal with that , so home quarantine of contacts is acceptable with appropriate information … …acceptable with appropriate information education ; and more importantly , a very rapid system of getting those people out of their homes if they become sick .
And at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , due to lockdown , most of the transmission that ’ s actually happening in many countries now is happening in the household at family level .
In some senses , transmission has been taken off the streets and pushed back into family units .
Now , we need to go and look in families to find those people who may be sick and remove them and isolate them in a safe and dignified manner .
Ryan did not mention how such a removing of family members who may be ill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but what he said is making waves across the Internet .
Watch the 35-second clip of his statement below : What is your reaction to what this WHO doctor said , and do you agree with him in any way , shape or form ?
Let us know your reaction in the comments section below .
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Who is the WHO…
Quite simply put, WHO stands for World Health Organization, and it’s a division of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
In a 2017 piece titled, “Meet the world’s most powerful doctor: Bill Gates,” Politico wrote: “Some billionaires are satisfied with buying themselves an island. Bill Gates got a United Nations health agency in Geneva. Over the past decade, the world’s second richest man has become the World Health Organization’s second-biggest donor, second only to the United States…This largesse gives him outsized influence over its agenda…The result, say his critics, is that Gates‘ priorities have become the WHO’s.”
The WHO is recommending all “suspect” cases be tested and isolated in an appropriate medical facility.
In some instances they advise all contacts to be quarantined. The WHO also recommends quarantine take place in an area other than the home.
They say we need to go into families and remove those that “may” be sick so we can isolate them in a safe and dignified manner.
Transcript from a WHO COVID-19 briefing that took place on March 30th 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland, according to Rev.com:
Naomi: (46:01)
Hi. Yes, I can. Thanks for taking my question. I wanted to ask, we’ve seen some different approaches to quarantine in China and in European countries with group quarantine used to good effect in China. Do you think that home quarantine will be as effective anywhere for people who are positive, or would central quarantine be needed in order to have the same success that China had?
Dr. Michael Ryan: (46:28)
Hi. Yeah, just so we get our terms right and we can explain ourselves properly, we tend to use the word isolation for someone who is a case confirmed. We tend to use the word quarantine for someone who’s at risk of being a case, usually a contact. On that basis, we advise that all suspect cases are tested and all suspect cases are isolated in an appropriate medical facility. I think nobody disagrees with that where the capacity exists. When we come to contacts, it very much depends on the context and the intensity of the epidemic at any given moment. In low incidence areas where there are sporadic cases or clusters, we advise that all contacts should be quarantined.
Dr. Michael Ryan: (47:16)
Ideally, that quarantine should occur in a place other than the home. For this reason, one, because if that person gets sick, they may already have infected their family. But that’s not always possible, so at least quarantining contacts at home with good health advice that would not transmitting a disease if they’ve become sick and with regular monitoring of that individual is an option for countries. It is difficult to do that in the middle of intense transmission where you might have hundreds of thousands of contacts, because you’re having tokens of cases a day. It is difficult to deal with that, so home quarantine of contacts is acceptable with appropriate information …
Dr. Michael J. Ryan: (48:03)
…acceptable with appropriate information education; and more importantly, a very rapid system of getting those people out of their homes if they become sick.
Dr. Michael J. Ryan: (49:27)
And at the moment, in most parts of the world, due to lockdown, most of the transmission that’s actually happening in many countries now is happening in the household at family level. In some senses, transmission has been taken off the streets and pushed back into family units. Now, we need to go and look in families to find those people who may be sick and remove them and isolate them in a safe and dignified manner.
Ryan did not mention how such a removing of family members who may be ill from their homes may take place, but what he said is making waves across the Internet. Watch the 35-second clip of his statement below:
What is your reaction to what this WHO doctor said, and do you agree with him in any way, shape or form?
Let us know your reaction in the comments section below.
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althealthworks--2020-04-10--Top 10 Homemade, Organic Pesticides to Use in Your Backyard Garden

Ever wonder what farmers did hundreds of years ago to fight off crop pests ?
Long before the invention of harmful chemical pesticides ( yes , the kind that is linked to cancerous cellular activity ) , farmers and householders came up with multiple remedies for removing insect infestations from their garden plants .
The following list will offer some of our favorite , all-natural , inexpensive , organic methods for making bug-busting pesticides for your home garden .
Ancient Indians highly revered neem oil as a powerful , all-natural plant for warding off pests .
In fact , neem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the planet , holding over 50 natural insecticides .
You can use this extremely bitter tree leaf to make a natural pesticidal spray .
To make your own neem oil spray , add 1/2 an ounce of high-quality organic neem oil and ½ teaspoon of a mild organic liquid soap ( I use Dr. Bronners Peppermint ) to two quarts of warm water .
Stir slowly .
Add to a spray bottle and use immediately .
For treating plants infested with spider mites , mix two tablespoons of Himalayan Crystal Salt into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on infected areas .
Mix 10-30 ml of high-grade oil with one liter of water .
Stir and add to spray bottle .
This organic pesticide works well for dehydrating insects and their eggs .
This organic pesticide works well on ants .
Mix 10 drops of citrus essential oil with one teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 cup of warm water .
Shake well and spray on the affected areas .
To make this natural pesticide , simply mix three tablespoons of liquid Organic Castile soap with 1 ounce of Orange oil to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is an especially effective treatment against slugs and can be sprayed directly on ants and roaches .
A great natural pesticide for flies , bees , and wasps .
Simply sprinkle a few drops of eucalyptus oil where the insects are found .
They will all be gone before you know it .
Mince one organic clove of garlic and one medium sized organic onion .
Add to a quart of water .
Wait one hour and then add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper and one tablespoon of liquid soap to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold its potency for one week if stored in the refrigerator .
These flowers hold a powerful plant chemical component called pyrethrum .
This substance invades the nervous system of insects , rendering them immobile .
You can make your own spray by boiling 100 grams of dried flowers into 1 liter of water .
Boil dried flowers in water for twenty minutes .
Strain , cool , and pour into a spray bottle .
Can be stored for up to two months .
You can also add some organic neem oil to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is hazardous to humans , tobacco spray was once a commonly used pesticide for killing pests , caterpillars , and aphids .
Mix one cup of organic tobacco ( preferably a brand that is organic and all-natural ) into one gallon of water .
Allow the mixture to set overnight .
After 24-hours , the mix should have a light brown color .
If it is very dark , add more water .
This mix can be used on most plants , except those in the solanaceous family ( tomatoes , peppers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handfuls of dry chiles into a fine powder and mix with 1 cup of Diatomaceous earth .
Add to 2 liters of water and let set overnight .
Shake well before applying .
If you know some easy recipes for making your own organic pesticides , we would love to hear them .
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Ever wonder what farmers did hundreds of years ago to fight off crop pests? Long before the invention of harmful chemical pesticides (yes, the kind that is linked to cancerous cellular activity), farmers and householders came up with multiple remedies for removing insect infestations from their garden plants.
The following list will offer some of our favorite, all-natural, inexpensive, organic methods for making bug-busting pesticides for your home garden.
1. Neem
Ancient Indians highly revered neem oil as a powerful, all-natural plant for warding off pests. In fact, neem juice is the most powerful natural pesticide on the planet, holding over 50 natural insecticides. You can use this extremely bitter tree leaf to make a natural pesticidal spray.
To make your own neem oil spray, add 1/2 an ounce of high-quality organic neem oil and ½ teaspoon of a mild organic liquid soap (I use Dr. Bronners Peppermint) to two quarts of warm water. Stir slowly. Add to a spray bottle and use immediately.
2. Salt Spray
For treating plants infested with spider mites, mix two tablespoons of Himalayan Crystal Salt into one gallon of warm water and spray on infected areas.
3. Mineral Oil
Mix 10-30 ml of high-grade oil with one liter of water. Stir and add to spray bottle. This organic pesticide works well for dehydrating insects and their eggs.
4. Citrus Oil and Cayenne Pepper
This organic pesticide works well on ants. Mix 10 drops of citrus essential oil with one teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 cup of warm water. Shake well and spray on the affected areas.
5. Soap, Orange Citrus Oil, and Water
To make this natural pesticide, simply mix three tablespoons of liquid Organic Castile soap with 1 ounce of Orange oil to one gallon of water. Shake well. This is an especially effective treatment against slugs and can be sprayed directly on ants and roaches.
6. Eucalyptus Oil
A great natural pesticide for flies, bees, and wasps. Simply sprinkle a few drops of eucalyptus oil where the insects are found. They will all be gone before you know it.
7. Onion and Garlic Spray
Mince one organic clove of garlic and one medium sized organic onion. Add to a quart of water. Wait one hour and then add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper and one tablespoon of liquid soap to the mix. This organic spray will hold its potency for one week if stored in the refrigerator.
8. Chrysanthemum Flower Tea
These flowers hold a powerful plant chemical component called pyrethrum. This substance invades the nervous system of insects, rendering them immobile. You can make your own spray by boiling 100 grams of dried flowers into 1 liter of water. Boil dried flowers in water for twenty minutes. Strain, cool, and pour into a spray bottle. Can be stored for up to two months. You can also add some organic neem oil to enhance the effectiveness.
9. Tobacco Spray
Just as tobacco is hazardous to humans, tobacco spray was once a commonly used pesticide for killing pests, caterpillars, and aphids. Mix one cup of organic tobacco (preferably a brand that is organic and all-natural) into one gallon of water. Allow the mixture to set overnight. After 24-hours, the mix should have a light brown color. If it is very dark, add more water. This mix can be used on most plants, except those in the solanaceous family (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc.)
10. Chile Pepper / Diatomaceous Earth
Grind two handfuls of dry chiles into a fine powder and mix with 1 cup of Diatomaceous earth. Add to 2 liters of water and let set overnight. Shake well before applying.
If you know some easy recipes for making your own organic pesticides, we would love to hear them.
Recommended reading:
How to Keep Ticks from Biting You with One Simple Natural Remedy
How to Make a Homemade Mosquito Bite Balm From This Tiny Little Weed
This Two-Ingredient Mix Can Replace Chemical Fertilizers in Your Garden
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althealthworks--2020-04-06--NBC Report: Forgotten Studies Link Implantable RFID Microchips to Higher Rates of Cancer

As modern technology continues to develop at a rapid pace , many people wonder whether these new “ advances ” will be adequately tested for safety , or simply rushed or prodded along to market for the sake of keeping shareholders and investors happy .
One of the most controversial new technologies of all is human microchipping , which has long been hinted at as a possibility in national news reports and is the subject of a controversial new bill .
The bill , which recently passed the U.S. House ( more info here ) could lead to microchipping of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of U.S. adults with autism , as well as some with dementia .
It also could lead to further uses of the controversial technology , which is already being used for pets , and a relatively small number of human beings worldwide .
But while microchipping may sound like a good idea on the surface to some , the backlash against it has continued grow over the years , in large part because of safety and privacy concerns .
As fate would have it , the technologies have also been linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a long-forgotten mainstream media report from the Associated Press warned .
Microchips “ Were the Cause of the Tumors , ” Study Says Despite the lack of consistent coverage on the issue , human microchipping is a very real technology — one whose future depends strongly on the public ’ s acceptance of it .
According to the VeriChip Corporation , about 2,000 RFID ( or radio frequency identification ) chips have already been implanted in humans worldwide , and the company ’ s target market is a whopping 45 million Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its parent company Applied Digital Solutions , and the FDA all insist they are safe , but forgotten studies exposed by the Associated Press cast doubt on those assertions , as this 2007 article from NBC News notes .
The states that multiple veterinary and toxicology studies dating back to the mid-90s show strong links between the microchipping devices and higher rates of malignant tumors in lab rats and mice .
While these studies don ’ t automatically apply to humans , the concern remains .
“ The transponders were the cause of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a retired toxicologic pathologist , to the AP according to the article .
Johnson led the study at Dow Chemical in Midland , MI , and the research was reviewed further by cancer specialists through the AP .
The specialists reportedly said that the results were troubling to them , and urged further research ; some also said they would not allow family members to receive them although no specific poll results were given .
“ There ’ s no way in the world , having read this information , that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my skin , or in one of my family members , ” said Dr. Robert Benezra , head of the Cancer Biology Genetics Program at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York , according to Medical News Today .
Requests to the FDA from the Associated Press on whether they know about the results before approving the microchips were declined , as were requests to specify which studies it reviewed .
In addition to the study results above , the report mentioned a possible conflict-of-interest that further clouds things .
Similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monsanto , at least one prominent FDA employee took a job that raises serious questions about such a conflict .
Tommy Thompson previously served as the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , which oversees the FDA .
Two weeks after the VeriChip ’ s approval was announced , Thompson left his post in the Cabinet and within five months become a board member of VeriChip Corp. itself , along with its parent company Applied Digital Solutions .
The AP report said that he was then compensated in both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is as follows : “ I didn ’ t even know VeriChip before I stepped down from the Department of Health and Human Services , ” he said , according to the report .
He added that he had no personal relationship with the company during the time of evaluation and said he did not play any role in the FDA ’ s approval of the RFID chip , but the timing seems curious in today ’ s day and age of “ revolving doors ” between big money corporations and government agencies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many domestic animals implanted with chips demonstrates their safety , along with the government ’ s approval , multiple other studies from 1997-2008 show higher incidences in cancer in lab animals .
For more on these studies , check out the full NBC News report by clicking here .
The forgotten links to cancer added to the skepticism of the chips when they originally came out , but little follow-up has been done .
In response , however , a New York Times reporter called the report was based on “ flimsy science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by CASPIAN , an anti-RFID activist group that corresponded with an AP reporter on the story ( see the 2007 report here for more info ) .
Regardless of the possible risks , RFID chips and other cashless forms of payment are big business , and this is an issue that will become far more prominent in the coming years .
Ultimately , the microchips ’ success or failure will depend on whether consumers accept them , and the possible health and privacy risks that come along with them , in the near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how an microchip implant under the skin may some day work as a form of payment ( and a likely tracking device for that matter ) , check out a video of a reporter ’ s recent use of an RFID chip implant as his own personal credit card in Sweden below :

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As modern technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, many people wonder whether these new “advances” will be adequately tested for safety, or simply rushed or prodded along to market for the sake of keeping shareholders and investors happy.
One of the most controversial new technologies of all is human microchipping, which has long been hinted at as a possibility in national news reports and is the subject of a controversial new bill. The bill, which recently passed the U.S. House (more info here) could lead to microchipping of people with disabilities, including the growing number of U.S. adults with autism, as well as some with dementia.
It also could lead to further uses of the controversial technology, which is already being used for pets, and a relatively small number of human beings worldwide.
But while microchipping may sound like a good idea on the surface to some, the backlash against it has continued grow over the years, in large part because of safety and privacy concerns.
As fate would have it, the technologies have also been linked to troublesome health problems on their own, as a long-forgotten mainstream media report from the Associated Press warned.
Microchips “Were the Cause of the Tumors,” Study Says
Despite the lack of consistent coverage on the issue, human microchipping is a very real technology — one whose future depends strongly on the public’s acceptance of it.
According to the VeriChip Corporation, about 2,000 RFID (or radio frequency identification) chips have already been implanted in humans worldwide, and the company’s target market is a whopping 45 million Americans for its microchips. The company, its parent company Applied Digital Solutions, and the FDA all insist they are safe, but forgotten studies exposed by the Associated Press cast doubt on those assertions, as this 2007 article from NBC News notes.
The states that multiple veterinary and toxicology studies dating back to the mid-90s show strong links between the microchipping devices and higher rates of malignant tumors in lab rats and mice. While these studies don’t automatically apply to humans, the concern remains.
“The transponders were the cause of the tumors,” said Keith Johnson, a retired toxicologic pathologist, to the AP according to the article.
Johnson led the study at Dow Chemical in Midland, MI, and the research was reviewed further by cancer specialists through the AP. The specialists reportedly said that the results were troubling to them, and urged further research; some also said they would not allow family members to receive them although no specific poll results were given.
“There’s no way in the world, having read this information, that I would have one of those chips implanted in my skin, or in one of my family members,” said Dr. Robert Benezra, head of the Cancer Biology Genetics Program at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, according to Medical News Today.
Requests to the FDA from the Associated Press on whether they know about the results before approving the microchips were declined, as were requests to specify which studies it reviewed.
Conflict of Interest Further Clouds Matters
In addition to the study results above, the report mentioned a possible conflict-of-interest that further clouds things. Similar to drug companies and chemical corporations like Monsanto, at least one prominent FDA employee took a job that raises serious questions about such a conflict.
Tommy Thompson previously served as the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the FDA.
Two weeks after the VeriChip’s approval was announced, Thompson left his post in the Cabinet and within five months become a board member of VeriChip Corp. itself, along with its parent company Applied Digital Solutions. The AP report said that he was then compensated in both cash and stock options.
His response is as follows:
“I didn’t even know VeriChip before I stepped down from the Department of Health and Human Services,” he said, according to the report.
He added that he had no personal relationship with the company during the time of evaluation and said he did not play any role in the FDA’s approval of the RFID chip, but the timing seems curious in today’s day and age of “revolving doors” between big money corporations and government agencies.
Further Studies Raise Questions
While the company says that the many domestic animals implanted with chips demonstrates their safety, along with the government’s approval, multiple other studies from 1997-2008 show higher incidences in cancer in lab animals. For more on these studies, check out the full NBC News report by clicking here.
The forgotten links to cancer added to the skepticism of the chips when they originally came out, but little follow-up has been done.
In response, however, a New York Times reporter called the report was based on “flimsy science” and “brilliant advocacy work” by CASPIAN, an anti-RFID activist group that corresponded with an AP reporter on the story (see the 2007 report here for more info).
Regardless of the possible risks, RFID chips and other cashless forms of payment are big business, and this is an issue that will become far more prominent in the coming years. Ultimately, the microchips’ success or failure will depend on whether consumers accept them, and the possible health and privacy risks that come along with them, in the near future.
report this adFor more on how an microchip implant under the skin may some day work as a form of payment (and a likely tracking device for that matter), check out a video of a reporter’s recent use of an RFID chip implant as his own personal credit card in Sweden below:
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althealthworks--2020-03-31--“Nocebo” vs. “Placebo:” The role of belief for staying healthy in the face of difficult times

The following is an analysis of how the placebo effect ( believing you will heal or be healthy ) and the nocebo effect ( believing that you will suffer some type of harm ) work in relation to treatments and drugs .
As several recent studies show , the power of the mind in staying healthy is a phenomenon that can ’ t be denied .
Researchers and scientists routinely refer to these psychobiological phenomena as the placebo effect and the nocebo effect .
The mind has the ability to control the body .
If we trick the mind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ real measurable physical reactions .
More than likely you are familiar with the term placebo , Latin origin meaning “ I shall please , ” but are you familiar with its opposite term “ nocebo , ” aka “ I shall harm ” ?
The nocebo effect is when a harmless thing causes harm because you believe it to be harmful .
Let me give you an example .
A clinical trial is being performed .
The participants in the study are divided into three groups , the control , the placebo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of drug ( X ) is to reduce symptoms and severity of disease ( Y ) .
The control group is given no drug in order to track the progression of disease ( Y ) .
The placebo group is given a fake drug .
And the trial group is given the actual drug ( X ) .
The patients are briefed on the possible complications of drug ( X ) .
The responses are recorded ; data is compared , and analyzed .
There are always some participants in the placebo group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are receiving an effective drug .
For this reason , science accounts for the placebo effect .
The nocebo effect is also recognized and taken into consideration .
An example of the nocebo effect would be participants in the placebo group that were given a fake drug , begin experiencing symptoms they ’ ll identify as complications of drug ( X ) , which they never actually received .
Another example of the nocebo effect is when the severity of side effects of a drug is magnified by the beliefs , thoughts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When you start to read the list of side effects of a medication and your stomach instantly churns and your mouth starts to water , as you read “ may cause nausea ” or “ take with food , ” these are examples of power the mind has over the body .
The frequency of adverse effects increases when patients are informed about possible complications .
According to a 2014 report from Harvard Medical School , inactive sugar pills can cause this “ nocebo ” effect of unintended harm .
Citing four separate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expectations , the following observations were recorded : -Volunteers were told that a mild electrical current would be passed through their heads and might cause a headache .
No electrical current was actually passed , but two-thirds of them developed a headache .
-Asthmatic patients were divided into two separate groups .
One patient was given a bronchoconstrictor , which usually makes asthma symptoms worse , and told that it was a bronchodilator , which is typically improves the symptoms .
The placebo suggestion reduced their discomfort by nearly 50 % .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told it was a bronchoconstrictor .
The nocebo suggestion reduced the drug ’ s effectiveness by nearly 50 % .
-The same treatment can work as both a nocebo and a placebo .
Experimenters gave subjects who believed they were allergic to various foods an injection they were told contained the allergen .
It was only salt water , but it produced allergic symptoms in many of them .
Then the experimenters injected salt water again , this time saying it would neutralize the effect of the previous injection — and in many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has more nocebo power than a mere sugar pill .
In one study , experimental subjects were divided into four groups .
The first was given a muscle relaxant , described correctly ; the second group was given the same muscle relaxant but told it was a stimulant ; the third group received a sugar pill described as a muscle relaxant , and the fourth received the same inert pill described as a stimulant .
To no one ’ s surprise , subjects who thought the pill was a stimulant were more likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the muscle relaxant caused more reports of tension when described as a stimulant than the sugar pill did .
Blood levels of the muscle relaxant were lower in people told it was a stimulant than in those told the truth .
They may have absorbed less of the drug because the false information activated the sympathetic nervous system , which slows down movements of the intestinal tract .
Have you ever said , “ I know I ’ m going to get sick ” and you got sick ?
Words and thoughts are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power to harm or to please .
The choice is yours .
Maybe if we all start consciously making collective efforts to be more positive we can diminish the nocebo effect .
Our thoughts can make us well and they can make us sick .
I bet you ’ re beginning to wonder just how effective placebos can be at this point .
Well at least 1 out of 3 people in clinical trials experience a placebo effect .
This is quite impressive .
A 2014 study published in Science Translational Medicine informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to treat their migraines .
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A lot of times , placebos perform just as well if not better than the drug being tested .
With stats like that why aren ’ t we passing out more sugar pills ?
Are you ready to experience the placebo effect ?
Instead of taking a fake pill , consciously make decisions every day to adapt new rituals that align with your health goals , and put yourself into a positive mindframe regardless of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stretch and meditate every day for 30 minutes .
Agree to take this time to focus on deep breathing .
Ground yourself , focus on your posture , and allow energy to flow freely through you in whatever way you see fit .
Make breathing and movement a priority in whatever ways benefit you the most .
These acts of self love boost your immune system .
What ’ s going on physically in your body is of the utmost importance , but your mindset and lifestyle may be just as important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the care given and received .
The agreement that you make with your body , the power of your mind and the intention placed into the actions carried out .
Choose a healthy lifestyle , confidence and a strong mind ( “ placebo effect ” ) over excess fear , rumination and obsessiveness ( the “ nocebo ” effect ) , and your health will benefit in more ways than you could ever imagine .

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The following is an analysis of how the placebo effect (believing you will heal or be healthy) and the nocebo effect (believing that you will suffer some type of harm) work in relation to treatments and drugs.
As several recent studies show, the power of the mind in staying healthy is a phenomenon that can’t be denied.
Jedi mind tricks are a real thing.
Researchers and scientists routinely refer to these psychobiological phenomena as the placebo effect and the nocebo effect. The mind has the ability to control the body. If we trick the mind, we can trick the body and produce real measurable physical reactions.
More than likely you are familiar with the term placebo, Latin origin meaning “I shall please,” but are you familiar with its opposite term “nocebo,” aka “I shall harm”?
The nocebo effect is when a harmless thing causes harm because you believe it to be harmful.
Let me give you an example. A clinical trial is being performed. The participants in the study are divided into three groups, the control, the placebo, and the trial. The intended action of drug(X) is to reduce symptoms and severity of disease(Y). The control group is given no drug in order to track the progression of disease(Y). The placebo group is given a fake drug. And the trial group is given the actual drug(X). The patients are briefed on the possible complications of drug(X). The responses are recorded; data is compared, and analyzed.
There are always some participants in the placebo group that get well because they merely think they are receiving an effective drug. For this reason, science accounts for the placebo effect. The nocebo effect is also recognized and taken into consideration.
An example of the nocebo effect would be participants in the placebo group that were given a fake drug, begin experiencing symptoms they’ll identify as complications of drug(X), which they never actually received.
Another example of the nocebo effect is when the severity of side effects of a drug is magnified by the beliefs, thoughts, and fears of impending harm.
When you start to read the list of side effects of a medication and your stomach instantly churns and your mouth starts to water, as you read “may cause nausea” or “take with food,” these are examples of power the mind has over the body. The frequency of adverse effects increases when patients are informed about possible complications.
According to a 2014 report from Harvard Medical School, inactive sugar pills can cause this “nocebo” effect of unintended harm.
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Citing four separate studies on the harmful effects of negative expectations, the following observations were recorded:
-Volunteers were told that a mild electrical current would be passed through their heads and might cause a headache. No electrical current was actually passed, but two-thirds of them developed a headache.
-Asthmatic patients were divided into two separate groups. One patient was given a bronchoconstrictor, which usually makes asthma symptoms worse, and told that it was a bronchodilator, which is typically improves the symptoms. The placebo suggestion reduced their discomfort by nearly 50%. The second group was given a bronchodilator and told it was a bronchoconstrictor. The nocebo suggestion reduced the drug’s effectiveness by nearly 50%.
-The same treatment can work as both a nocebo and a placebo. Experimenters gave subjects who believed they were allergic to various foods an injection they were told contained the allergen. It was only salt water, but it produced allergic symptoms in many of them.
Then the experimenters injected salt water again, this time saying it would neutralize the effect of the previous injection — and in many cases it did.
-An active drug has more nocebo power than a mere sugar pill. In one study, experimental subjects were divided into four groups. The first was given a muscle relaxant, described correctly; the second group was given the same muscle relaxant but told it was a stimulant; the third group received a sugar pill described as a muscle relaxant, and the fourth received the same inert pill described as a stimulant. To no one’s surprise, subjects who thought the pill was a stimulant were more likely to say they felt tense.
But the muscle relaxant caused more reports of tension when described as a stimulant than the sugar pill did. Blood levels of the muscle relaxant were lower in people told it was a stimulant than in those told the truth. They may have absorbed less of the drug because the false information activated the sympathetic nervous system, which slows down movements of the intestinal tract.
(The above is excerpted from the aforementioned 2014 Harvard Medical School blog post)
Placebo heals, nocebo harms
Have you ever said, “I know I’m going to get sick” and you got sick? Words and thoughts are powerful expressions. You can utilize this power to harm or to please. The choice is yours.
Maybe if we all start consciously making collective efforts to be more positive we can diminish the nocebo effect. Our thoughts can make us well and they can make us sick.
I bet you’re beginning to wonder just how effective placebos can be at this point. Well at least 1 out of 3 people in clinical trials experience a placebo effect. This is quite impressive.
A 2014 study published in Science Translational Medicine informed participants that they were getting a placebo to treat their migraines.
Half of those in the placebo group experienced relief. A lot of times, placebos perform just as well if not better than the drug being tested. With stats like that why aren’t we passing out more sugar pills? Are you ready to experience the placebo effect? Instead of taking a fake pill, consciously make decisions every day to adapt new rituals that align with your health goals, and put yourself into a positive mindframe regardless of what’s going on around you.
Creating a “placebo” friendly mindset and routine
Stretch and meditate every day for 30 minutes. Agree to take this time to focus on deep breathing. Ground yourself, focus on your posture, and allow energy to flow freely through you in whatever way you see fit.
Make breathing and movement a priority in whatever ways benefit you the most.
These acts of self love boost your immune system.
What’s going on physically in your body is of the utmost importance, but your mindset and lifestyle may be just as important.
It comes down to the routine, the care given and received. The agreement that you make with your body, the power of your mind and the intention placed into the actions carried out.
Choose a healthy lifestyle, confidence and a strong mind (“placebo effect”) over excess fear, rumination and obsessiveness (the “nocebo” effect), and your health will benefit in more ways than you could ever imagine.
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althealthworks--2020-03-30--‘Holy Crap This Is Insane’: Citing Coronavirus Pandemic, EPA Indefinitely Suspends Environmental Rul

‘Holy Crap This Is Insane’: Citing Coronavirus Pandemic, EPA Indefinitely Suspends Environmental Rules

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The Environmental Protection Agency , headed by former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler , announced on Thursday a sweeping and indefinite suspension of environmental rules amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic , a move green groups warned gives the fossil fuel industry a “ green light to pollute with impunity.
” Under the new policy ( pdf ) , which the EPA insisted is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polluters will effectively be trusted to regulate themselves and will not be punished for failing to comply with reporting rules and other requirements .
The order—applied retroactively beginning March 13 , 2020—requests that companies “ act responsibly ” to avoid violations .
“ Outrageous .
Suspending all environmental regulations indefinitely ?
This has nothing to do with coronavirus .
This has everything to do with protecting Big Business.
” —Rep .
Mark Pocan “ EPA is committed to protecting human health and the environment , but recognizes challenges resulting from efforts to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly impact the ability of regulated facilities to meet all federal regulatory requirements , ” Wheeler said in a statement .
“ This temporary policy is designed to provide enforcement discretion under the current , extraordinary conditions , while ensuring facility operations continue to protect human health and the environment.
” Critics , such as youth climate leader Greta Thunberg , accused the Trump administration of exploiting the coronavirus crisis to advance its longstanding goal of drastically rolling back environmental protections .
“ The EPA uses this global pandemic to create loopholes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is a schoolbook example for what we need to start looking out for.
” Cynthia Giles , former head of the EPA ’ s Office of Enforcement under the Obama administration , told The Hill that the new policy is “ essentially a nationwide waiver of environmental rules for the indefinite future.
” “ It tells companies across the country that they will not face enforcement even if they emit unlawful air and water pollution in violation of environmental laws , so long as they claim that those failures are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus pandemic , ” said Giles .
“ And it allows them an out on monitoring too , so we may never know how bad the violating pollution was.
” The EPA ’ s order , for which the oil industry aggressively lobbied , represents the latest effort by the Trump administration to use the coronavirus pandemic to advance right-wing policies that would likely not be permitted—or would at least face greater scrutiny—under normal circumstances .
As Common Dreams reported last week , the White House is advancing an assault on public-sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other objectives amid the coronavirus pandemic , which has officially infected more than 85,000 people in the United States as of Friday morning .
“ Outrageous , ” tweeted Rep. Mark Pocan ( D-Wis. ) , co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus , in response to the EPA ’ s new policy .
“ Suspending all environmental regulations indefinitely ?
This has nothing to do with coronavirus .
This has everything to do with protecting Big Business .
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The Environmental Protection Agency, headed by former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler, announced on Thursday a sweeping and indefinite suspension of environmental rules amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic, a move green groups warned gives the fossil fuel industry a “green light to pollute with impunity.”
Under the new policy (pdf), which the EPA insisted is temporary while providing no timeframe, big polluters will effectively be trusted to regulate themselves and will not be punished for failing to comply with reporting rules and other requirements. The order—applied retroactively beginning March 13, 2020—requests that companies “act responsibly” to avoid violations.
“Outrageous. Suspending all environmental regulations indefinitely? This has nothing to do with coronavirus. This has everything to do with protecting Big Business.”
—Rep. Mark Pocan
“EPA is committed to protecting human health and the environment, but recognizes challenges resulting from efforts to protect workers and the public from COVID-19 may directly impact the ability of regulated facilities to meet all federal regulatory requirements,” Wheeler said in a statement. “This temporary policy is designed to provide enforcement discretion under the current, extraordinary conditions, while ensuring facility operations continue to protect human health and the environment.”
Critics, such as youth climate leader Greta Thunberg, accused the Trump administration of exploiting the coronavirus crisis to advance its longstanding goal of drastically rolling back environmental protections.
“The EPA uses this global pandemic to create loopholes for destroying the environment,” tweeted Thunberg. “This is a schoolbook example for what we need to start looking out for.”
Cynthia Giles, former head of the EPA’s Office of Enforcement under the Obama administration, told The Hill that the new policy is “essentially a nationwide waiver of environmental rules for the indefinite future.”
“It tells companies across the country that they will not face enforcement even if they emit unlawful air and water pollution in violation of environmental laws, so long as they claim that those failures are in some way ’caused’ by the virus pandemic,” said Giles. “And it allows them an out on monitoring too, so we may never know how bad the violating pollution was.”
The EPA’s order, for which the oil industry aggressively lobbied, represents the latest effort by the Trump administration to use the coronavirus pandemic to advance right-wing policies that would likely not be permitted—or would at least face greater scrutiny—under normal circumstances.
As Common Dreams reported last week, the White House is advancing an assault on public-sector unions, xenophobic border policies, and other objectives amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has officially infected more than 85,000 people in the United States as of Friday morning.
“Outrageous,” tweeted Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, in response to the EPA’s new policy. “Suspending all environmental regulations indefinitely? This has nothing to do with coronavirus. This has everything to do with protecting Big Business.”
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althealthworks--2020-03-24--Product Review(s): A Trio of Delectable, Gourmet Artisan Goods From Ava Jane’s Kitchen

One of the perks of running this website ( despite the constant censorship we have received for broaching controversial topics ) is getting the ability to try many of the best organic and natural foods , supplements , and gadgets on the market .
Over the years I ’ ve had the opportunity to check out and review fluoride-filtering water pitchers , red light therapy devices , natural cavity healing supplements and much more .
Recently , I had the opportunity to try something truly unique in the food and culinary market in today ’ s day and age : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ava Jane ’ s Kitchen , sourced from a pristine location in Mexico ( see product review here ) .
Following the review , I was also given the opportunity to try some more specialty foods from the company , and thus far I have been impressed and delighted with what they are able to provide .
Chief among the four products is Ava Jane ’ s caramelized cacao , which consists of three simple ingredients : wild harvested cacao beans , sugar , and organic vanilla extract .
If you ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few months you probably know that the word “ sugar ” is something of a red flag in today ’ s day and age , considering that this term usually designates beet sugar from Roundup Ready , genetically modified sugar beets .
In the case of Ava Jane ’ s , the sugar is organic , non-GMO cane sugar , and the company ’ s wild harvested cacao beans recently were certified organic as well .
[ Learn more about this product or try it here ] The top-shelf quality of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why this is one of my favorite healthy snacks in years .
While some may have a bone to pick with the inclusion of sugar in the recipe ( this has 10 grams per ¼ cup ) , one thing I ’ ve noticed over the years personally is that healthy dark chocolate or cacao mixed with sugar does not seem to give me the same ups and downs , rises and crashes that regular candies do .
Perhaps it ’ s the magnesium in the cacao that makes a difference : magnesium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when we are stressed , and these caramelized cacao beans have 51 mg ( 10 % of your daily value ) per serving .
All I know is that when I eat them , they make me feel amazing , and cacao is one of the few things I can eat with sugar and not feel a crash .
If you ’ re a fan of Mini Eggs from Cadbury and want something way healthier , you should definitely try these .
Diabetics , be careful and consult your doctor before trying .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a resounding 5 out of 5 stars .
The second product from Ava Jane ’ s is a 100 % unrefined avocado oil that is packed full of healthy fats .
Avocadoes are one of the least inflammatory , high-fat foods you could consume , and avocado oil is rarely used but much healthier than canola oil , soy oil , and similar products which are heavily processed and oftentimes genetically modified and laced with Roundup .
While this particular product does not say organic on the label , it ’ s well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one “ cleanest ” food on the EWG ’ s “ Clean Fifteen ” for 2019 .
Less than 1 percent of samples of avocados showed any detectable pesticides as of last spring .
With that in mind , Ava Jane ’ s 100 % unrefined avocado oil is a smart purchase if you ’ re looking for a healthy cooking oil that is non-GMO and has a high smoke point .
I ’ m also a big fan of the texture , which is thicker and more consistent than coconut oil , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things considered , I ’ d give this one 4 out of 5 stars .
[ To learn more or try some unrefined avocado cooking oil click here ] In addition to the cacao beans , avocado oil and salt , I ’ ve also had a chance to check out their everyday spice blend and blackened fish blend .
Neither of these has organic on the label , but they both have high quality ingredients like Colima sea salt ( mentioned earlier ) , xylitol , lemon and orange peels , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are way higher quality than even the organic spice products you ’ d find at the health food store of supermarket .
And knowing the quality this company puts into everything they make , both are well worth a purchase .
Ava Jane ’ s spice blends and salt are for serious chefs in my book because of their robustness and savory flavors .
I give these spices 5 out of 5 stars .
To browse their full store , visit their website at www.AvaJanesKitchen.com .
They also offer a newsletter with recipes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s note : This article was written after sampling products provided by the company .
We may receive affiliate commissions to help support this website should you purchase a product from any of the links above .
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One of the perks of running this website (despite the constant censorship we have received for broaching controversial topics) is getting the ability to try many of the best organic and natural foods, supplements, and gadgets on the market.
Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to check out and review fluoride-filtering water pitchers, red light therapy devices, natural cavity healing supplements and much more.
Recently, I had the opportunity to try something truly unique in the food and culinary market in today’s day and age: a microplastic-free sea salt fom the company Ava Jane’s Kitchen, sourced from a pristine location in Mexico (see product review here).
Following the review, I was also given the opportunity to try some more specialty foods from the company, and thus far I have been impressed and delighted with what they are able to provide.
Product #1: Wild Harvested, Caramelized Cacao Beans
Chief among the four products is Ava Jane’s caramelized cacao, which consists of three simple ingredients: wild harvested cacao beans, sugar, and organic vanilla extract.
That’s it.
If you’ve been reading this website for longer than a few months you probably know that the word “sugar” is something of a red flag in today’s day and age, considering that this term usually designates beet sugar from Roundup Ready, genetically modified sugar beets.
In the case of Ava Jane’s, the sugar is organic, non-GMO cane sugar, and the company’s wild harvested cacao beans recently were certified organic as well.
The top-shelf quality of these ingredients is just a small part of why this is one of my favorite healthy snacks in years. While some may have a bone to pick with the inclusion of sugar in the recipe (this has 10 grams per ¼ cup), one thing I’ve noticed over the years personally is that healthy dark chocolate or cacao mixed with sugar does not seem to give me the same ups and downs, rises and crashes that regular candies do.
Perhaps it’s the magnesium in the cacao that makes a difference: magnesium is the first mineral our bodies dump when we are stressed, and these caramelized cacao beans have 51 mg (10% of your daily value) per serving.
All I know is that when I eat them, they make me feel amazing, and cacao is one of the few things I can eat with sugar and not feel a crash. If you’re a fan of Mini Eggs from Cadbury and want something way healthier, you should definitely try these.
Diabetics, be careful and consult your doctor before trying. That being said, I give these a resounding 5 out of 5 stars.
Product #2 Avocado Oil:
The second product from Ava Jane’s is a 100% unrefined avocado oil that is packed full of healthy fats.
Avocadoes are one of the least inflammatory, high-fat foods you could consume, and avocado oil is rarely used but much healthier than canola oil, soy oil, and similar products which are heavily processed and oftentimes genetically modified and laced with Roundup.
While this particular product does not say organic on the label, it’s well worth noting that avocados were the number one “cleanest” food on the EWG’s “Clean Fifteen” for 2019. Less than 1 percent of samples of avocados showed any detectable pesticides as of last spring.
With that in mind, Ava Jane’s 100% unrefined avocado oil is a smart purchase if you’re looking for a healthy cooking oil that is non-GMO and has a high smoke point.
I’m also a big fan of the texture, which is thicker and more consistent than coconut oil, making it excellent for cooking.
All things considered, I’d give this one 4 out of 5 stars.
Products #3 and #4: Spice Blends from Ava Jane’s Kitchen
In addition to the cacao beans, avocado oil and salt, I’ve also had a chance to check out their everyday spice blend and blackened fish blend. Neither of these has organic on the label, but they both have high quality ingredients like Colima sea salt (mentioned earlier), xylitol, lemon and orange peels, and more.
report this adOverall, these are way higher quality than even the organic spice products you’d find at the health food store of supermarket. And knowing the quality this company puts into everything they make, both are well worth a purchase.
Ava Jane’s spice blends and salt are for serious chefs in my book because of their robustness and savory flavors. I give these spices 5 out of 5 stars.
I simply can’t recommend this company’s products enough.
To browse their full store, visit their website at www.AvaJanesKitchen.com. They also offer a newsletter with recipes, product information and more.
Editor’s note: This article was written after sampling products provided by the company. We may receive affiliate commissions to help support this website should you purchase a product from any of the links above. For more information see our full disclaimer here.
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althealthworks--2020-03-24--Postal Service ‘Will Not Survive the Summer’ Without Immediate Support, Warn House Dems

Democratic lawmakers said late Monday that the U.S .
Postal Service is poised to be a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic and could collapse by summer ’ s end barring an infusion of billions of dollars in federal aid .
The warning came in a joint statement from House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney ( D-N.Y. ) and Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Gerry Connolly ( D-Va. ) that cited “ urgent help ” needed by the agency as it faces plummeting mail volume and “ imminent bankruptcy.
” Maloney and Connolly pointed to measures intended to help the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s new coronavirus stimulus package—the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act—which was unveiled Monday .
The bill ( pdf ) contains provisions that would cancel the Postal Service ’ s debt , allow it to borrow up to $ 15 billion , and inject it with $ 25 billion in emergency funding “ for revenue forgone due to the coronavirus pandemic.
” “ Based on a number of briefings and warnings this week about a critical fall-off in mail across the country , it has become clear that the Postal Service will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Congress and the White House , ” said Maloney and Connolly .
The critical services provided by the agency have been underscored amid the developing outbreak , with postal workers delivering ballots for recent elections and bringing medical supplies to those following public health recommendations to stay home .
“ Every community in America relies on the Postal Service to deliver vital goods and services , including life-saving medications , ” added Maloney and Connolly .
“ The Postal Service needs America ’ s help , and we must answer this call.
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Democratic lawmakers said late Monday that the U.S. Postal Service is poised to be a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic and could collapse by summer’s end barring an infusion of billions of dollars in federal aid.
The warning came in a joint statement from House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Government Operations Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) that cited “urgent help” needed by the agency as it faces plummeting mail volume and “imminent bankruptcy.”
Maloney and Connolly pointed to measures intended to help the Postal Service contained within the House’s new coronavirus stimulus package—the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act—which was unveiled Monday.
The bill (pdf) contains provisions that would cancel the Postal Service’s debt, allow it to borrow up to $15 billion, and inject it with $25 billion in emergency funding “for revenue forgone due to the coronavirus pandemic.”
“Based on a number of briefings and warnings this week about a critical fall-off in mail across the country, it has become clear that the Postal Service will not survive the summer without immediate help from Congress and the White House,” said Maloney and Connolly.
The critical services provided by the agency have been underscored amid the developing outbreak, with postal workers delivering ballots for recent elections and bringing medical supplies to those following public health recommendations to stay home.
“Every community in America relies on the Postal Service to deliver vital goods and services, including life-saving medications,” added Maloney and Connolly. “The Postal Service needs America’s help, and we must answer this call.”
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althealthworks--2020-03-14--The rarely eaten Amazon fruit that provides up to 750% of your Daily Value of Vitamin C Per Teaspoon

It may seem like the most abundant vitamin of all , but hundreds of thousands of Americans are deficient in Vitamin C. That ’ s the bad news , especially in times where health is many people ’ s number one priority .
The good news is that getting more of it in your diet can help heal your body and protect you from many disease conditions , especially when you get it from one potent source , the Camu Camu berry from the Amazon Rainforest , which is believed to be one of if not the top sources of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other mammals , human beings lost their own natural ability to make Vitamin C , so we have no choice but to synthesize it from outside sources .
While synthetic Vitamin C , aka ascorbic acid , can help in many instances , natural Vitamin C providers a far wider range of health benefits .
Vitamin C is among the most important components of a potent immune system , especially considering all of the functions it allows the body to perform .
According to product nutrition labels , Camu Camu powder can deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Intake ( RDI ) of vitamin C per teaspoon ( 5 grams ) .
Vitamin C is essential for : -Helping the body make collagen , which is needed to create blood vessels , tendons , ligaments , cartilage and skin .
Vitamin C Benefits : Consider the Source Many people take Vitamin C supplements and they can be helpful , but those who do are missing out on a larger spectrum of benefits provided by superior sources like Camu Camu , rose hips , and even oranges .
Important : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vitamin C is made from , well , the same substance just about every food or supplement seems to be made of in the U.S. , corn .
Corn as in the cheap , starchy commodity crop that has been altered and genetically modified ( into a GMO , or genetically modified organism ) to the point where it can sometimes do more harm than good in our bodies .
According to the landmark 2007 book “ The Hundred-Year Lie ” by Randall Fitzgerald about the FDA ’ s failures to keep Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vitamin C ( in the form of ascorbic acid ) comes from a single plant in Nutley , New Jersey , where the acid , aka “ Vitamin C ” is made from corn starch , corn sugar , and a variety of volatile acids used in a sped-up fermentation process .
This corn is oftentimes genetically modified .
Studies back up the viewpoint that natural supplements provide more benefits , including works published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , the Royal Society of Chemistry in Great Britain , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sciences .
Most people still consume isolated , synthetic Vitamin C , however .
A man named Dr. Szent-Gyorgi won a Nobel Prize for his work with Vitamin C in 1937 , and while he did discover how to isolate the vitamin , he still recommended that people consume Vitamin C in its most natural and complete forms whenever possible .
Camu Camu Berry : Provides Up to 750 % RDA Per Teaspoon of Vitamin C The best sources of Vitamin C from everyday foods include bell peppers , oranges , strawberries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this chart from ‘ The World ’ s Healthiest Foods.
’ report this adBut perhaps the best source of Vitamin C on the planet is the aforementioned Camu Camu berry , which is native to South America , specifically the Amazon Rain Forest .
Camu Camu has between 10 and 30 times the Vitamin C of oranges according to Health.com and multiple other sources .
You can learn more about the health benefits of Camu Camu in the video below .
Most health food stores carry Camu Camu powder from companies like Navitas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but these tend to be a little chalkier and less nutrient dense than the top quality brands .
I personally used to get mine from the now-defunct Amazon Herb company , which sourced its Camu direct from small farm operations in the Amazon Rainforest .
Since the Amazon Herb Company is no longer operating ( it was bought by Trivita years ago ) , the best and most potent Camu Camu I ’ ve tried comes from the Standard Enzyme Company , which you can get from its website or from naturopaths , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes its Camu Camu in brain-boosting blue green algae formulas like this one .
The company ’ s Camu Camu is unique because it is wild harvested from Peruvian rainforests and is not irradiated or fumigated .
You can learn more about it or check it out by clicking here .
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It may seem like the most abundant vitamin of all, but hundreds of thousands of Americans are deficient in Vitamin C. That’s the bad news, especially in times where health is many people’s number one priority.
The good news is that getting more of it in your diet can help heal your body and protect you from many disease conditions, especially when you get it from one potent source, the Camu Camu berry from the Amazon Rainforest, which is believed to be one of if not the top sources of the vitamin on Earth.
Unlike many other mammals, human beings lost their own natural ability to make Vitamin C, so we have no choice but to synthesize it from outside sources.
While synthetic Vitamin C, aka ascorbic acid, can help in many instances, natural Vitamin C providers a far wider range of health benefits.
Vitamin C Benefits the Immune System
Vitamin C is among the most important components of a potent immune system, especially considering all of the functions it allows the body to perform.
According to product nutrition labels, Camu Camu powder can deliver up to 750% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin C per teaspoon (5 grams).
Vitamin C is essential for:
– Healing wounds
-Repairing and maintaining bones and teeth
-Helping the body make collagen, which is needed to create blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and skin.
-Potentially helping to manage high blood pressure
–Potentially lowering your risk of heart disease
Source: Healthline
Vitamin C Benefits: Consider the Source
Many people take Vitamin C supplements and they can be helpful, but those who do are missing out on a larger spectrum of benefits provided by superior sources like Camu Camu, rose hips, and even oranges.
Important: The vast majority of lifeforce-deficient “commercial” Vitamin C is made from, well, the same substance just about every food or supplement seems to be made of in the U.S., corn.
Corn as in the cheap, starchy commodity crop that has been altered and genetically modified (into a GMO, or genetically modified organism) to the point where it can sometimes do more harm than good in our bodies.
According to the landmark 2007 book “The Hundred-Year Lie” by Randall Fitzgerald about the FDA’s failures to keep Americans healthy, 90 percent of all U.S. Vitamin C (in the form of ascorbic acid) comes from a single plant in Nutley, New Jersey, where the acid, aka “Vitamin C” is made from corn starch, corn sugar, and a variety of volatile acids used in a sped-up fermentation process. This corn is oftentimes genetically modified.
Studies back up the viewpoint that natural supplements provide more benefits, including works published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the Royal Society of Chemistry in Great Britain, and the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
Most people still consume isolated, synthetic Vitamin C, however.
A man named Dr. Szent-Gyorgi won a Nobel Prize for his work with Vitamin C in 1937, and while he did discover how to isolate the vitamin, he still recommended that people consume Vitamin C in its most natural and complete forms whenever possible.
Camu Camu Berry: Provides Up to 750% RDA Per Teaspoon of Vitamin C
The best sources of Vitamin C from everyday foods include bell peppers, oranges, strawberries, broccoli and more, as shown by this chart from ‘The World’s Healthiest Foods.’
report this adBut perhaps the best source of Vitamin C on the planet is the aforementioned Camu Camu berry, which is native to South America, specifically the Amazon Rain Forest.
Camu Camu has between 10 and 30 times the Vitamin C of oranges according to Health.com and multiple other sources.
You can learn more about the health benefits of Camu Camu in the video below.
Where to Find Organic Camu Camu
Most health food stores carry Camu Camu powder from companies like Navitas Naturals, Sunfood and similar brands, but these tend to be a little chalkier and less nutrient dense than the top quality brands.
I personally used to get mine from the now-defunct Amazon Herb company, which sourced its Camu direct from small farm operations in the Amazon Rainforest.
Since the Amazon Herb Company is no longer operating (it was bought by Trivita years ago), the best and most potent Camu Camu I’ve tried comes from the Standard Enzyme Company, which you can get from its website or from naturopaths, or from E3 Live, which often includes its Camu Camu in brain-boosting blue green algae formulas like this one.
The company’s Camu Camu is unique because it is wild harvested from Peruvian rainforests and is not irradiated or fumigated.
You can learn more about it or check it out by clicking here.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Read our full disclaimer here.
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althealthworks--2020-03-02--Company Testing Artificial Pollination Machines to Pollinate Crops Without Bees “on a Large Scale” b

Company Testing Artificial Pollination Machines to Pollinate Crops Without Bees “on a Large Scale” by 2022

A staggering 38 % of beekeepers ’ colonies died between October 1 , 2018 and April 1 , 2019 , according to estimates from the Bee Informed Partnership , a U.S. government supported non-profit .
It wasn ’ t the worst recent year overall for honeybee losses ( 2012-2013 takes that dishonor ) , but it did constitute the worst winter die-off recorded by the University of Maryland based organization ’ s 13 years of conducting surveys on bee populations .
With wild bees dying off at alarming rates , beekeepers are highly sought after for pollinating all types of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way to pollinate crops without bees that could be done in the event of further population collapse ?
That ’ s what one company out of Israel is attempting to find out with the creation and testing of a new type of machine that they believe could complete one of the toughest and most important jobs in all of nature .
The new machines are being developed by an Israeli startup company called Edete , which its CEO Eylam Ran says can help out the struggling bee population .
“ When someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almonds in the same area , this is a complete disaster for bees , ” Ran said according to an article from the website FastCompany.com .
It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie , but the machine really is being developed and tested in Israel and Australia , and could be used to replace bee pollination soon in the U.S .
The hulking machines work by beaming lasers through a column of tiny cannons into the front of a tree , mapping out its shape in order to fire pollen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ is a glimpse at what agriculture could look like in a ( dystopian ) world without bees , ” the FastCompany article said .
With almond milk sales growing by 61 % over the past five years , Ran believes that more support is needed .
“ Nature didn ’ t make the trees to take care of such a huge need , ” he said .
The machine is capable of shaking trees in order to harvest flowers , storing pollen for more than a year so it can be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloom cycle of other trees .
Ran compared it to an automatic car wash .
So far it ’ s been tested on almonds , but apples and peaches are expected to be next in line .
The company is aiming to bring them on a large scale to California by 2022 , the FastCompany article said .
“ We need to take whatever we ’ ve done in small areas in several acres , and to increase it to make sure that it ’ s working with several hundred and thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jumping the scale is not trivial .
We need to be careful that all the fundamentals that we ’ ve learned don ’ t change by changing the size of the machines and the production .
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A staggering 38% of beekeepers’ colonies died between October 1, 2018 and April 1, 2019, according to estimates from the Bee Informed Partnership, a U.S. government supported non-profit.
It wasn’t the worst recent year overall for honeybee losses (2012-2013 takes that dishonor), but it did constitute the worst winter die-off recorded by the University of Maryland based organization’s 13 years of conducting surveys on bee populations.
With wild bees dying off at alarming rates, beekeepers are highly sought after for pollinating all types of crops.
But what if there were a way to pollinate crops without bees that could be done in the event of further population collapse?
That’s what one company out of Israel is attempting to find out with the creation and testing of a new type of machine that they believe could complete one of the toughest and most important jobs in all of nature.
Artificial Pollination Machines to Replace Bees Being Developed Overseas
The new machines are being developed by an Israeli startup company called Edete, which its CEO Eylam Ran says can help out the struggling bee population.
“When someone is growing and hundreds of acres of almonds in the same area, this is a complete disaster for bees,” Ran said according to an article from the website FastCompany.com.
It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but the machine really is being developed and tested in Israel and Australia, and could be used to replace bee pollination soon in the U.S.
The hulking machines work by beaming lasers through a column of tiny cannons into the front of a tree, mapping out its shape in order to fire pollen at the almond blossoms.
The technology “is a glimpse at what agriculture could look like in a (dystopian) world without bees,” the FastCompany article said.
With almond milk sales growing by 61% over the past five years, Ran believes that more support is needed.
“Nature didn’t make the trees to take care of such a huge need,” he said.
The machine is capable of shaking trees in order to harvest flowers, storing pollen for more than a year so it can be used at the right time to match the bloom cycle of other trees. Ran compared it to an automatic car wash.
So far it’s been tested on almonds, but apples and peaches are expected to be next in line. The company is aiming to bring them on a large scale to California by 2022, the FastCompany article said.
“We need to take whatever we’ve done in small areas in several acres, and to increase it to make sure that it’s working with several hundred and thousands of acres,” he says.
“Jumping the scale is not trivial. We need to be careful that all the fundamentals that we’ve learned don’t change by changing the size of the machines and the production.”
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althealthworks--2020-02-25--The Six Main Types of Cooking Salt, Ranked From Most to Least Processed

The demand for natural food has risen sharply in the past decade or so , and with it , the demand for more natural types of salt , like sea salt and Himalayan pink salt .
Despite this demand , most restaurants , ranging from diners to middle tier places to fast food restaurants , opt for salt that has been adulterated and treated with chemicals , as these types of healthier salts are generally more expensive and difficult to procure in large quantities .
Others , including many chefs , swear by kosher salt , in large part because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as its ease of use .
Recently in order to clear up questions on what types of salt are the most and least processed , longtime New York City gourmet grocery store owner Mark Bitterman , whose store The Meadow carries over 120 types of salt , discussed what to look for while buying culinary salt .
Bitterman broke down the six main types of salt available on the market and ranked them from most to least processed .
He told the website that there is a real problem with people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even at gourmet natural health grocers .
“ We have farm-to-table ingredients , ” he said .
“ But they are seasoned with chemical , factory-to-table salt.
” Here are his rankings according to the Post article , from most to least processed : “ Filled with anti-caking agents but no iodine — which , ironically , is the mineral that humans mostly need when consuming salt — kosher salt is a product that mostly caters to non-food-related businesses , ” the article states .
According to Bitterman , this type of salt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use .
But according to the article , it is “ mass manufactured ” and devoid of minerals , and therefore should be avoided if you ’ re looking for the healthiest , least processed salt .
This type of salt is getting harder to find , but it also not only relatively low on minerals , it also is typically adulterated with chemicalized minerals like sodium ferrocyanide , calcium silicate and sodium aluminosilicate .
“ If you try to pinch table salt with your fingers , it dissolves , which is why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Bitterman said .
You ’ re better off getting your iodine from food and/or supplements .
“ The method for making sea salt results in a highly pure sodium chloride , ” Bitterman said of sea salt , of which there are many varieties on the market .
( Editor ’ s note : it ’ s also worth noting that many sea salts have been found to be contaminated with potentially toxic and carcinogenic microplastics according to a recent study ; if you ’ re looking for a microplastic-free sea salt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jane ’ s Kitchen is worth looking into ) .
“ Maldon is delightful , ” Bitterman said according to the Huffington Post article , after mentioning that he doesn ’ t carry kosher , table or any other types of sea salt in his shop .
Maldon is a type of large , flaky and crunchy English sea salt that is meant to be used as a finishing salt rather than a main cooking salt .
Does pink Himalayan salt really come from the massive mountain range ?
That depends on who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Punjab province of Pakistan , about 100 miles south of the Himalayas , ” Bitterman said .
report this adIt ’ s still high in minerals and relatively unprocessed , however Bitterman rates it lower than the least processed salt on this list because it ’ s oftentimes ground up by machines .
Made by taking seawater out of the ocean and letting it settle in an open pond , fleur de sel is one of the least processed salts on the market , taking home the top spot for least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bitterman recommends buying French sea salt from the Western part of the country ( such as the brand Straight from France , which hand harvests its product from the Île de Ré region ) .
Many salt companies in this area harvest using traditional methods that have been perfected over lifetimes of careful craftsmanship , which produces the most natural and unprocessed salt possible .
For more information on why he ’ s such a big fan of this particular type of salt , check out the full article from The Huffington Post @ @ @ @

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The demand for natural food has risen sharply in the past decade or so, and with it, the demand for more natural types of salt, like sea salt and Himalayan pink salt.
Despite this demand, most restaurants, ranging from diners to middle tier places to fast food restaurants, opt for salt that has been adulterated and treated with chemicals, as these types of healthier salts are generally more expensive and difficult to procure in large quantities.
Others, including many chefs, swear by kosher salt, in large part because of how widely available it is, as well as its ease of use.
Recently in order to clear up questions on what types of salt are the most and least processed, longtime New York City gourmet grocery store owner Mark Bitterman, whose store The Meadow carries over 120 types of salt, discussed what to look for while buying culinary salt.
Bitterman broke down the six main types of salt available on the market and ranked them from most to least processed. He told the website that there is a real problem with people using the most low quality varieties, even at gourmet natural health grocers.
“We have farm-to-table ingredients,” he said. “But they are seasoned with chemical, factory-to-table salt.”
Here are his rankings according to the Post article, from most to least processed:
1. (Most processed) Kosher Salt-
“Filled with anti-caking agents but no iodine — which, ironically, is the mineral that humans mostly need when consuming salt — kosher salt is a product that mostly caters to non-food-related businesses,” the article states.
According to Bitterman, this type of salt is used because of its ease of use. But according to the article, it is “mass manufactured” and devoid of minerals, and therefore should be avoided if you’re looking for the healthiest, least processed salt.
2. Iodized Table Salt-
This type of salt is getting harder to find, but it also not only relatively low on minerals, it also is typically adulterated with chemicalized minerals like sodium ferrocyanide, calcium silicate and sodium aluminosilicate.
“If you try to pinch table salt with your fingers, it dissolves, which is why chefs don’t use it,” Bitterman said.
You’re better off getting your iodine from food and/or supplements.
3. Sea Salt-
“The method for making sea salt results in a highly pure sodium chloride,” Bitterman said of sea salt, of which there are many varieties on the market.
(Editor’s note: it’s also worth noting that many sea salts have been found to be contaminated with potentially toxic and carcinogenic microplastics according to a recent study; if you’re looking for a microplastic-free sea salt brand this one from the company Ava Jane’s Kitchen is worth looking into).
4. Maldon Sea Salt-
“Maldon is delightful,” Bitterman said according to the Huffington Post article, after mentioning that he doesn’t carry kosher, table or any other types of sea salt in his shop.
Maldon is a type of large, flaky and crunchy English sea salt that is meant to be used as a finishing salt rather than a main cooking salt.
5. Pink Himalayan Salt-
Does pink Himalayan salt really come from the massive mountain range? That depends on who you ask.
“It all comes from the Punjab province of Pakistan, about 100 miles south of the Himalayas,” Bitterman said.
report this adIt’s still high in minerals and relatively unprocessed, however Bitterman rates it lower than the least processed salt on this list because it’s oftentimes ground up by machines.
6. (Least processed) Fleur de Sel-
Made by taking seawater out of the ocean and letting it settle in an open pond, fleur de sel is one of the least processed salts on the market, taking home the top spot for least processed on Bitterman’s list.
Bitterman recommends buying French sea salt from the Western part of the country (such as the brand Straight from France, which hand harvests its product from the Île de Ré region).
Many salt companies in this area harvest using traditional methods that have been perfected over lifetimes of careful craftsmanship, which produces the most natural and unprocessed salt possible.
For more information on why he’s such a big fan of this particular type of salt, check out the full article from The Huffington Post by clicking here.
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althealthworks--2020-02-18--23 Natural Health Companies That Sold Out to Large Corporations

In the summer of 2016 , several different organic and natural companies across the country were quietly being eyed by large multi-national corporations , which led to a purchasing spree of epic proportions .
Many of the top companies were bought out , and in some cases ( as was the case with Silk Foods , for example ) the consequences were serious for consumers .
One particular case involved the corruption of the Silk brand by Dean Foods subsidiary WhiteWave , when non-GMO soybeans were briefly replaced with GMO beans as soon as customers let their guard down .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same , but many organic companies were suddenly bought out by corporations that had little to no concern about organic food standards .
Since then , several other natural food companies have sold out to large corporations as part of a worrisome trend .
The full list includes several different natural food favorites , including some of the most trusted natural brands like Burt ’ s Bees , Tom ’ s of Maine , Seventh Generation and other familiar names .
While the products have remained the same ( or at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s important for every consumer of natural products to be aware of who they are supporting , which is why the following list is so important .
23 Natural Food Companies That Sold Out to Large Corporations The following is a list of most of the biggest names that have sold out recently .
Make sure to check the labels extra close on these 23 brands if you do buy them , and always be aware of the parent company your dollars are supporting .
1 .
Burt ’ s Bees- The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balms to award winning organic baby pajamas , but they sold out to Clorox for nearly $ 1 billion in 2007 .
2 .
Seventh Generation- Perhaps the most popular natural detergent company , Seventh Generation sold out to one of the largest consumer goods companies , Unilever , in 2016 .
3 .
Tom ’ s of Maine- Known for its natural line of toothpaste and dental hygiene products , Tom ’ s sold out to one of the biggest pro-fluoride dental companies , Colgate , in 2006 .
4 .
Ecover- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaning products , Ecover sold out , along with Method , to SC Johnson in 2017 , a company infamously known in natural health circles for its numerous cancer settlements .
5 .
Native- Procter & Gamble bought the natural deodorant brand in 2017 , adding to its portfolio of personal products .
6 .
This is L.- Seeking to cash in on the movement to tampons and feminine care products made with organic cotton , P & G bought out this company in 2019 ( it was a great purchase considering many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glyphosate and these ones are organic ) .
7 .
Schmidt ’ s Naturals- The company , which makes natural deodorants including magnesium , charcoal and other components , was bought by Unilever , also in 2017 .
9 .
RenewLife- A to-selling brand of probiotics in the natural health sector , Clorox bought RenewLife in 2016 for $ 290 million .
10 .
The Laundress- Unilever bought the eco-friendly cleaning products company , which specializes in in washing “ dry clean only ” items , in 2019 .
11 .
Cascadian Farm- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ granola bars , Cascadian Farm was bought by cereal giant General Mills in 1999 .
12 .
Kashi- The controversial natural cereal company was purchased by Kellogg in 2000 .
13 .
Boca Foods- The popular veggie burger company became a part of Kraft Foods in 2000. report this ad14 .
Lightlife Foods- Also in 2000 , the vegetarian packaged foods company was bought out by ConAgra Foods .
In 2013 , it was purchased by the Brynwood Partners investment firm .
15 .
Odawalla- The natural juice company was purchased by Coca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Natural Foods- Makers of organic waffles , pancakes and similar breakfast products , Van ’ s sold out to Hillshire Brands in 2014 .
17 .
Naked Juice- No longer an independent company , Naked Juice sold to Pepsi in 2007 .
18 .
The Body Shop- The fair trade , vegetarian cosmetic brand is now owned by L ’ Oreal .
19 .
Energy Brands- Also known as Glacéau , they are now a privately owned subsidiary of The Coca Cola Company .
20 .
Blake ’ s All Natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 .
Food Should Taste Good- Bought by General Mills in 2012 .
22 .
Honest Tea- Coca Cola completed its buyout of the organic tea company in 2011 .
23 .
Annie ’ s All Natural Foods- The mac and cheese favorite sold out to General Mills in 2014 .

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In the summer of 2016, several different organic and natural companies across the country were quietly being eyed by large multi-national corporations, which led to a purchasing spree of epic proportions.
Many of the top companies were bought out, and in some cases (as was the case with Silk Foods, for example) the consequences were serious for consumers.
One particular case involved the corruption of the Silk brand by Dean Foods subsidiary WhiteWave, when non-GMO soybeans were briefly replaced with GMO beans as soon as customers let their guard down.
In other cases, the product remained the same, but many organic companies were suddenly bought out by corporations that had little to no concern about organic food standards.
Since then, several other natural food companies have sold out to large corporations as part of a worrisome trend.
The full list includes several different natural food favorites, including some of the most trusted natural brands like Burt’s Bees, Tom’s of Maine, Seventh Generation and other familiar names.
While the products have remained the same (or at least similar in most cases), it’s important for every consumer of natural products to be aware of who they are supporting, which is why the following list is so important.
23 Natural Food Companies That Sold Out to Large Corporations
The following is a list of most of the biggest names that have sold out recently.
Make sure to check the labels extra close on these 23 brands if you do buy them, and always be aware of the parent company your dollars are supporting.
Here’s the list:
1. Burt’s Bees- The popular company makes everything from natural lip balms to award winning organic baby pajamas, but they sold out to Clorox for nearly $1 billion in 2007.
2. Seventh Generation- Perhaps the most popular natural detergent company, Seventh Generation sold out to one of the largest consumer goods companies, Unilever, in 2016.
3. Tom’s of Maine- Known for its natural line of toothpaste and dental hygiene products, Tom’s sold out to one of the biggest pro-fluoride dental companies, Colgate, in 2006.
4. Ecover- One of the largest purveyors of natural cleaning products, Ecover sold out, along with Method, to SC Johnson in 2017, a company infamously known in natural health circles for its numerous cancer settlements.
5. Native- Procter & Gamble bought the natural deodorant brand in 2017, adding to its portfolio of personal products.
6. This is L.- Seeking to cash in on the movement to tampons and feminine care products made with organic cotton, P&G bought out this company in 2019 (it was a great purchase considering many other tampons have been found to contain glyphosate and these ones are organic).
7. Schmidt’s Naturals- The company, which makes natural deodorants including magnesium, charcoal and other components, was bought by Unilever, also in 2017.
8. Nutranext- Clorox bought the natural vitamin company in April 2018.
9. RenewLife- A to-selling brand of probiotics in the natural health sector, Clorox bought RenewLife in 2016 for $290 million.
10. The Laundress- Unilever bought the eco-friendly cleaning products company, which specializes in in washing “dry clean only” items, in 2019.
11. Cascadian Farm- A top-selling line of organic cereals and granola bars, Cascadian Farm was bought by cereal giant General Mills in 1999.
12. Kashi- The controversial natural cereal company was purchased by Kellogg in 2000.
13. Boca Foods- The popular veggie burger company became a part of Kraft Foods in 2000.
report this ad14. Lightlife Foods- Also in 2000, the vegetarian packaged foods company was bought out by ConAgra Foods. In 2013, it was purchased by the Brynwood Partners investment firm.
15. Odawalla- The natural juice company was purchased by Coca Cola in 2001.
16. Van’s Natural Foods- Makers of organic waffles, pancakes and similar breakfast products, Van’s sold out to Hillshire Brands in 2014.
17. Naked Juice- No longer an independent company, Naked Juice sold to Pepsi in 2007.
18. The Body Shop- The fair trade, vegetarian cosmetic brand is now owned by L’Oreal.
19. Energy Brands- Also known as Glacéau, they are now a privately owned subsidiary of The Coca Cola Company.
20. Blake’s All Natural Foods- Bought by ConAgra in 2015.
21. Food Should Taste Good- Bought by General Mills in 2012.
22. Honest Tea- Coca Cola completed its buyout of the organic tea company in 2011.
23. Annie’s All Natural Foods- The mac and cheese favorite sold out to General Mills in 2014.
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