naturalnews--2020-02-13--CORONAVIRUS: Top CDC official warns "we are likely to see community spread in the U.S." as agency pr

CORONAVIRUS: Top CDC official warns "we are likely to see community spread in the U.S." as agency prepares to implement "change in our response strategy"

( Natural News ) The CDC ’ s head of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases , Dr. Nancy Messonnier , is primed to win our “ most honest CDC official in the history of the CDC ” award .
She ’ s just dropped another bombshell of truth that almost everyone else has been trying to wish away with spin and propaganda .
“ At some point , we are likely to see community spread in the U.S. or in other countries , ” she told a group of reporters on a phone conference earlier today .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ preparing for a domestic outbreak which would , “ trigger a change in our response strategy.
” The Epoch Times added : “ … [ N ] oting that while most of the cases of the virus are in mainland China , there will come a time when it begins to spread more in the United States.
” Same CDC doctor admitted the rapid lab test kits were all fouled up… and that ’ s a level of honesty we need to see Dr. Messonnier is a division head who we previously profiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public .
We sensed this early on , as she was one of the few officials within the CDC who was willing to explain the scenarios for which the CDC was preparing ( i.e .
a sustained outbreak in the USA ) .
She ’ s also the CDC official who just admitted the CDC ’ s hundreds of thousands of test kits — sent to hospitals and clinics in all 50 states — are producing disturbing rates of false positives and false negatives due to a quality control problem with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Dr. Messonnier is : The goal of the measures we have taken to date are to slow the introduction and impact of this disease in the United States , but at some point we are likely to see community spread in the U.S. or other countries and this will trigger a change in our response strategy .
Dr. Messonnier also confirms what we ’ ve been telling people since day one : That wearing N95 face masks to try to avoid catching the coronavirus is pointless .
Instead , she recommends that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks when around other health care workers .
The masks prevent sick people from spreading it to others , but they don ’ t prevent non-infected people from getting infected ( since they don ’ t create a full face seal ) .
A completely unrelated division within the CDC recently admitted to a gross error in the mis-labeling of coronavirus test samples , causing them to release an infected person from quarantine who was later recalled back to the quarantine .
This stunning incompetence places the health of millions at risk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sample labeling standards between a California hospital and the CDC itself .
The CDC expects “ community outbreaks ” in the USA , but here ’ s what they aren ’ t yet saying CDC spokespeople are very careful in the language to avoid sounding “ alarmist.
” It ’ s understandable , given how , it seems , 90 % of people fabricate in their own heads some bizarre version of what they think you said .
Most people quite literally can ’ t process language with any sense of accuracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything and speaks in the most sanguine terms possible .
But what they aren ’ t telling you is rather obvious to anyone who ’ s still able to think : If there are “ community outbreaks ” in the USA , how do those stay contained within each community ?
The correct answer is they don ’ t .
Any community outbreak in America will , of course , expand to become a nationwide pandemic .
That ’ s because U.S. communities are very mobile , and we don ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , anyway ) that demand we show our papers to proceed .
People are very mobile all across America , and this is especially true among public transportation commuters in large , liberal cities like New York , Boston , San Francisco , Seattle and so on .
Buses , trains and subways are perfect places for the coronavirus to spread , especially since we now know it can survive on surfaces for up to 9 days ( not just 5 as we previously believed ) .
This means one infected person boarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , could leave behind a coronavirus deposit that would continue to infect potentially hundreds or thousands of other people for the next nine days .
Even if the CDC magically tracks down the initial person who infected the train , there ’ s no practical way to sanitize every subway train every day and stop further spread of the virus .
Thus , cities where public transportation is very common will instantly experience exploding infections across anyone who uses those public transport systems .
Think Grand Central Station , or the Denver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argue that commercial air travel will also be overrun by the coronavirus .
And if you think the cleaning crew disinfects the entire airplane between flights , you ’ re kidding yourself .
Don ’ t you know those tray tables routinely test positive for traces of human feces and E.coli ?
And if that seems bad , have you visited San Francisco recently ?
The streets there are literally running with raw human feces , thanks to bizarre liberal policies that embrace public defecation but criminalize restaurants serving plastic straws .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human feces , which means San Francisco is basically a lost cause if it suffers even a small “ community outbreak.
” Much the same is true in Los Angeles , Portland , Seattle and San Diego .
And that ’ s just the West Coast .
So the CDC is marshaling resources to fight this thing , knowing it ’ s coming to America and knowing it won ’ t be contained in America .
They will try their best , but in the end , no government can save you from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll discover that you have to fend for yourself .
Suddenly , all those families featured in the Doomsday Preppers show from a few years back — who were widely mocked by the establishment — look like geniuses .
Guess who ’ s the stupid family now ?
The one that lives in a high density liberal city , owns no car and has no means of self-reliance .
If you don ’ t believe me , ask the 400 million Chinese now living under military quarantine , with no source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplies .
Stay informed .
Get prepared .
Your life will soon depend on it .
As I explain in a recent podcast , we all need to be thinking “ beyond containment , ” because no government has this contained :

CORONAVIRUS: Top CDC official warns “we are likely to see community spread in the U.S.” as agency prepares to implement “change in our response strategy”
The CDC's head of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, is primed to win our "most honest CDC official in the history of the CDC" award. She's just dropped another bombshell of truth that almost everyone else has been trying to wish away with spin and propaganda. "At some point, we are likely to see community spread in the U.S. or in other countries," she told a group of reporters on a phone conference earlier today.
She then added that U.S. officials are preparing for a domestic outbreak which would, "trigger a change in our response strategy."
The Epoch Times added: "...[N]oting that while most of the cases of the virus are in mainland China, there will come a time when it begins to spread more in the United States."
Same CDC doctor admitted the rapid lab test kits were all fouled up... and that's a level of honesty we need to see
Dr. Messonnier is a division head who we previously profiled as being remarkably frank and honest with the public. We sensed this early on, as she was one of the few officials within the CDC who was willing to explain the scenarios for which the CDC was preparing (i.e. a sustained outbreak in the USA). She's also the CDC official who just admitted the CDC's hundreds of thousands of test kits -- sent to hospitals and clinics in all 50 states -- are producing disturbing rates of false positives and false negatives due to a quality control problem with the chemical reagent.
The more complete quote from Dr. Messonnier is:
The goal of the measures we have taken to date are to slow the introduction and impact of this disease in the United States, but at some point we are likely to see community spread in the U.S. or other countries and this will trigger a change in our response strategy.
Dr. Messonnier also confirms what we've been telling people since day one: That wearing N95 face masks to try to avoid catching the coronavirus is pointless. Instead, she recommends that people who are sick should wear the masks when around other health care workers. The masks prevent sick people from spreading it to others, but they don't prevent non-infected people from getting infected (since they don't create a full face seal).
A completely unrelated division within the CDC recently admitted to a gross error in the mis-labeling of coronavirus test samples, causing them to release an infected person from quarantine who was later recalled back to the quarantine. This stunning incompetence places the health of millions at risk, and it all stemmed from a lack of sample labeling standards between a California hospital and the CDC itself.
The CDC expects "community outbreaks" in the USA, but here's what they aren't yet saying
CDC spokespeople are very careful in the language to avoid sounding "alarmist." It's understandable, given how, it seems, 90% of people fabricate in their own heads some bizarre version of what they think you said. Most people quite literally can't process language with any sense of accuracy these days, so the CDC downplays everything and speaks in the most sanguine terms possible.
But what they aren't telling you is rather obvious to anyone who's still able to think: If there are "community outbreaks" in the USA, how do those stay contained within each community?
The correct answer is they don't.
Any community outbreak in America will, of course, expand to become a nationwide pandemic. That's because U.S. communities are very mobile, and we don't have nationwide military-run highway checkpoints (not yet, anyway) that demand we show our papers to proceed.
People are very mobile all across America, and this is especially true among public transportation commuters in large, liberal cities like New York, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and so on. Buses, trains and subways are perfect places for the coronavirus to spread, especially since we now know it can survive on surfaces for up to 9 days (not just 5 as we previously believed).
This means one infected person boarding a subway train in NYC, for example, could leave behind a coronavirus deposit that would continue to infect potentially hundreds or thousands of other people for the next nine days. Even if the CDC magically tracks down the initial person who infected the train, there's no practical way to sanitize every subway train every day and stop further spread of the virus.
Thus, cities where public transportation is very common will instantly experience exploding infections across anyone who uses those public transport systems. Think Grand Central Station, or the Denver International Airport.
Similarly, you could argue that commercial air travel will also be overrun by the coronavirus. And if you think the cleaning crew disinfects the entire airplane between flights, you're kidding yourself. Don't you know those tray tables routinely test positive for traces of human feces and E.coli?
And if that seems bad, have you visited San Francisco recently? The streets there are literally running with raw human feces, thanks to bizarre liberal policies that embrace public defecation but criminalize restaurants serving plastic straws. As you might expect, coronavirus spreads through human feces, which means San Francisco is basically a lost cause if it suffers even a small "community outbreak."
Much the same is true in Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and San Diego. And that's just the West Coast.
So the CDC is marshaling resources to fight this thing, knowing it's coming to America and knowing it won't be contained in America. They will try their best, but in the end, no government can save you from a pandemic. Sooner or later, you'll discover that you have to fend for yourself.
Suddenly, all those families featured in the Doomsday Preppers show from a few years back -- who were widely mocked by the establishment -- look like geniuses.
Guess who's the stupid family now? The one that lives in a high density liberal city, owns no car and has no means of self-reliance. If you don't believe me, ask the 400 million Chinese now living under military quarantine, with no source of food, medicine or other emergency supplies.
Stay informed. Get prepared. Your life will soon depend on it.
As I explain in a recent podcast, we all need to be thinking "beyond containment," because no government has this contained:
Brighteon.com/b056bd96-7e28-4bfd-b63a-fbba30077f75


naturalnews--2020-02-13--More Chinese now under LOCKDOWN than the entire population of the United States, 400 million people

( Natural News ) Most people are probably aware of the fact that communist China is home to far more people than the United States .
But did you also know that there are now more people under mandatory lockdown in China due to novel coronavirus than there are people currently living in America , period ?
According to reports , the recent expansion of the coronavirus quarantine to Guangzhou has brought the total number of Chinese people living under communist martial law to about 400 million .
The current U.S. population , on the other hand , is just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current infection rate , the numbers are all over the map .
If you believe the official numbers , there are now more than 45,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus , with more than 1,100 deaths .
If you believe the “ conspiracy ” numbers , it could be more like 154,000 infected and 25,000 dead .
Regardless , the Chinese economy and the supply chains it supports are quickly coming to a halt due to this global emergency .
With the recent end of the Chinese Lunar New Year , Chinese companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , except many of them couldn ’ t because Wuhan coronavirus threw a wrench in their plans .
Hyundai , Kia , and several other major car manufacturers have had their production disrupted in China as parts manufacturers were unable to enlist their employees back to work due to mandatory government quarantines .
Multiple cruise liners are also facing serious problems docking at Asian ports , not to mention multiple reports of hundreds of people falling ill while traveling on cruise ships .
Since everything is interconnected in our new globalist reality , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit the American economy as well .
Listen below as Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , talks about what will happen once the stock market delusion collides with the reality of this global pandemic : Chinese President Xi orders firms to increase output even as 400 million Chinese are under mandatory government lockdown The crisis is surely being felt in Beijing , where a total shutdown has led to “ a demand collapse and supply-chain shutdown , ” according to Rabobank ’ s Michael Every , who added that the impact “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for communist China .
At the same time , Chinese President Xi Jinping has decreed that China will somehow meet its economic goals while simultaneously winning the battle against novel coronavirus .
And this is all going to happen as Beijing and other Chinese cities and provinces remain closed for business due to mandatory quarantine measures .
This type of double-talk is quintessential for China , and for the United States if we ’ re really honest with ourselves .
Every says China has “ a freely-floating , controlled currency , ” which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ market-determined , state-directed interest rates , ” which , again , we also do .
“ Things are going to get nasty for economies and markets , especially with official WHO ( World Health Organization ) word that a vaccine is 18 months away , ” he further adds .
For one Chinese company known as Suzhou that tried to reopen after the Chinese Lunar New Year came to a close , a new case of novel coronavirus was almost immediately detected .
The result was that all 200-plus employees at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were immediately placed under mandatory quarantine – this being the current state of China ’ s economy , soon to be felt by the rest of the world as the virus continues to take its devastating toll .
The latest coronavirus news can be accessed at Outbreak.news .
You can also keep up with the latest coronavirus news in video format by checking out the official Brighteon.com channel of The Health Ranger Report .

More Chinese now under LOCKDOWN than the entire population of the United States, 400 million people in over 60 cities
Most people are probably aware of the fact that communist China is home to far more people than the United States. But did you also know that there are now more people under mandatory lockdown in China due to novel coronavirus than there are people currently living in America, period?
According to reports, the recent expansion of the coronavirus quarantine to Guangzhou has brought the total number of Chinese people living under communist martial law to about 400 million. The current U.S. population, on the other hand, is just under 330 million.
As for the current infection rate, the numbers are all over the map. If you believe the official numbers, there are now more than 45,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, with more than 1,100 deaths. If you believe the "conspiracy" numbers, it could be more like 154,000 infected and 25,000 dead.
Regardless, the Chinese economy and the supply chains it supports are quickly coming to a halt due to this global emergency. With the recent end of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Chinese companies should have opened back up for business, except many of them couldn't because Wuhan coronavirus threw a wrench in their plans.
Hyundai, Kia, and several other major car manufacturers have had their production disrupted in China as parts manufacturers were unable to enlist their employees back to work due to mandatory government quarantines. Multiple cruise liners are also facing serious problems docking at Asian ports, not to mention multiple reports of hundreds of people falling ill while traveling on cruise ships.
Since everything is interconnected in our new globalist reality, the coronavirus crisis is sure to eventually hit the American economy as well. Listen below as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, talks about what will happen once the stock market delusion collides with the reality of this global pandemic:
Chinese President Xi orders firms to increase output even as 400 million Chinese are under mandatory government lockdown
The crisis is surely being felt in Beijing, where a total shutdown has led to "a demand collapse and supply-chain shutdown," according to Rabobank's Michael Every, who added that the impact "is just too much to bear" for communist China.
At the same time, Chinese President Xi Jinping has decreed that China will somehow meet its economic goals while simultaneously winning the battle against novel coronavirus. And this is all going to happen as Beijing and other Chinese cities and provinces remain closed for business due to mandatory quarantine measures.
This type of double-talk is quintessential for China, and for the United States if we're really honest with ourselves. Every says China has "a freely-floating, controlled currency," which we also do, as well as "market-determined, state-directed interest rates," which, again, we also do.
"Things are going to get nasty for economies and markets, especially with official WHO (World Health Organization) word that a vaccine is 18 months away," he further adds.
For one Chinese company known as Suzhou that tried to reopen after the Chinese Lunar New Year came to a close, a new case of novel coronavirus was almost immediately detected. The result was that all 200-plus employees at the company were not allowed to return home and were immediately placed under mandatory quarantine – this being the current state of China's economy, soon to be felt by the rest of the world as the virus continues to take its devastating toll.
The latest coronavirus news can be accessed at Outbreak.news.
You can also keep up with the latest coronavirus news in video format by checking out the official Brighteon.com channel of The Health Ranger Report.
Sources for this article include:
ZeroHedge.com
ArcGIS.com
NaturalNews.com
NaturalNews.com
ZeroHedge.com
Brighteon.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Since Jan. 20th, the number of coronavirus cases outside China has exploded from 4 to 523... and the

Since Jan. 20th, the number of coronavirus cases outside China has exploded from 4 to 523... and the media still tells us this pandemic is contained?

( Natural News ) Not even a month ago , the total number of novel coronavirus cases outside of China was only four .
But now , that number has soared to over 520 , which suggests that the situation is hardly under control as various “ authorities ” are claiming .
There are now coronavirus victims in at least 28 different countries , with the total number of cases in each of these steadily on the rise .
And now that we know the incubation period for coronavirus is as long as 24 days , as opposed to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s no telling how many new cases will emerge in the coming days and weeks .
It ’ s also important to remember that this Wuhan coronavirus , as it ’ s also being called , can persist on smooth surfaces outside of the body for up to nine days .
So , anything an infected person touches , whether it ’ s a railing or a door handle or even a food container , could potentially become a source of hidden infection for unsuspecting others .
Health authorities here in the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are insistent that coronavirus is really not that big of a threat to Americans .
But this , too , is a false assurance based solely on wishful thinking , seeing as how the Chinese government is implementing total lockdowns in major cities all across the country , at the expense of its own economy .
“ Many are still trying to compare this virus to the common flu , but that is a huge mistake , ” reports The Most Important News .
“ China would never lock down major cities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus is also becoming a problem at places like health clubs and gyms .
To learn more about the risks involved , be sure to listen to the following episode of The Health Ranger Report featuring Mike Adams , the Health Ranger , via Brighteon.com : If coronavirus is no big deal like Trump said , then why is the U.S. government converting 11 military bases into quarantine centers ?
Even as Trump , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , and other domestic authorities tell Americans that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to just move right along , the federal government is quietly converting some 11 different military bases into “ quarantine centers ” – but for what if there ’ s no real risk as we ’ re all being told ?
Something doesn ’ t add up when federal authorities are telling the masses that everything is fine and dandy while they create mass quarantine camps that will more than likely resemble World War II concentration camps for housing , and possibly disposing of , sick American prisoners .
“ Obviously something really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government is preparing for a worst case scenario , ” The Most Important News goes on to warn , citing a report by the Miami Herald about how the Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) has asked the Pentagon for extra quarantine space in case these coronavirus quarantine centers get too full .
“ Is this an indication that the threat that this virus poses to our country is far greater than we are being told ?
… Elsewhere in the country , people are being put in ‘ self @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is safe for them to resume their normal lives .
According to local officials , this is being done to ‘ an unspecified number of people in Bexar County ’ right now , ” it goes on to explain , Bexar County being the county that encompasses most of San Antonio , Texas .
More of the latest coronavirus news is available at Outbreak.news .
You can also check out the many other episodes of The Health Ranger Report that discuss this unfolding coronavirus global pandemic by visiting the official Health Ranger Report @ @ @

Since Jan. 20th, the number of coronavirus cases outside China has exploded from 4 to 523… and the media still tells us this pandemic is contained?
Not even a month ago, the total number of novel coronavirus cases outside of China was only four. But now, that number has soared to over 520, which suggests that the situation is hardly under control as various "authorities" are claiming.
There are now coronavirus victims in at least 28 different countries, with the total number of cases in each of these steadily on the rise. And now that we know the incubation period for coronavirus is as long as 24 days, as opposed to the 14 days previously claimed, there's no telling how many new cases will emerge in the coming days and weeks.
It's also important to remember that this Wuhan coronavirus, as it's also being called, can persist on smooth surfaces outside of the body for up to nine days. So, anything an infected person touches, whether it's a railing or a door handle or even a food container, could potentially become a source of hidden infection for unsuspecting others.
Health authorities here in the United States, along with President Trump, are insistent that coronavirus is really not that big of a threat to Americans. But this, too, is a false assurance based solely on wishful thinking, seeing as how the Chinese government is implementing total lockdowns in major cities all across the country, at the expense of its own economy.
"Many are still trying to compare this virus to the common flu, but that is a huge mistake," reports The Most Important News. "China would never lock down major cities for weeks on end for the flu."
Coronavirus is also becoming a problem at places like health clubs and gyms. To learn more about the risks involved, be sure to listen to the following episode of The Health Ranger Report featuring Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, via Brighteon.com:
If coronavirus is no big deal like Trump said, then why is the U.S. government converting 11 military bases into quarantine centers?
Even as Trump, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other domestic authorities tell Americans that there's nothing to see here and to just move right along, the federal government is quietly converting some 11 different military bases into "quarantine centers" – but for what if there's no real risk as we're all being told?
Something doesn't add up when federal authorities are telling the masses that everything is fine and dandy while they create mass quarantine camps that will more than likely resemble World War II concentration camps for housing, and possibly disposing of, sick American prisoners.
"Obviously something really big is happening, and the U.S. government is preparing for a worst case scenario," The Most Important News goes on to warn, citing a report by the Miami Herald about how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has asked the Pentagon for extra quarantine space in case these coronavirus quarantine centers get too full.
"Is this an indication that the threat that this virus poses to our country is far greater than we are being told? ... Elsewhere in the country, people are being put in 'self quarantine' until officials believe that it is safe for them to resume their normal lives. According to local officials, this is being done to 'an unspecified number of people in Bexar County' right now," it goes on to explain, Bexar County being the county that encompasses most of San Antonio, Texas.
More of the latest coronavirus news is available at Outbreak.news.
You can also check out the many other episodes of The Health Ranger Report that discuss this unfolding coronavirus global pandemic by visiting the official Health Ranger Report Brighteon channel.
Sources for this article include:
TheMostImportantNews.com
NaturalNews.com
Brighteon.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Treatment with epilepsy drugs shown to increase risk in suicidal behavior in patients aged 15 to 24

( Natural News ) According to a study published in The BMJ , treating epilepsy with a group of drugs known as gabapentinoids is linked to a dangerously increased risk in suicidal behavior in young patients .
Gabapentinoids are also commonly used to treat nerve pain and anxiety disorders .
This revelation is exceptionally worrying when you take into account the fact that prescriptions for gabapentinoids have been rising steadily in recent years .
Pregabalin , a gabapentinoid used to treat epilepsy , nerve pain and anxiety disorders , is the eighth most profitable prescription drug in the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk of suicidal behavior is most pronounced among 15 to 24-year-olds .
They have since come out to say that the way gabapentinoids are prescribed to young people should be reviewed and future prescriptions should be strictly monitored .
Many countries like the United Kingdom have already begun creating restrictions on the prescription of gabapentinoids due to fears of it being used as an opioid substitute .
The work of the researchers builds off the mounting body of evidence that has linked gabapentinoids to suicidal behavior , as well as deaths related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the findings have been deemed not consistent enough to be concrete .
To help fill in the gap in data , the researchers examined the associations between gabapentinoids and a wide variety of different risks , such as unintentional overdose , accidents such as road traffic incidents and injuries and suicidal behavior .
Using national data of prescription records between 2006 and 2013 in Sweden , they identified over 191,000 people aged 15 years and older who were prescribed a gabapentinoid such as pregabalin and gabapentin .
The researchers took into account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that may influence it and found that , during treatment periods , people who were prescribed gabapentinoids had a 26 percent higher risk of suicidal behavior , a 24 percent higher risk of overdosing , a 22 percent higher risk of receiving a head or body injury and a 13 percent higher risk of being involved in a road traffic incident .
While future studies need to be done to figure out what exactly makes gabapentinoids increase the risk of suicidal behavior in young people , the data is at least solid enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the pharmacy to refill their next prescription .
To deal with epilepsy , look to nature If you truly want to deal with epilepsy , there are plenty of natural treatments that you can consider , such as burning bush , lily of the valley , mistletoe , scullcap and valerian .
There are even many herbal remedies used in traditional medicine from China , India and Japan — medicine that can provide you with the same anticonvulsant effects as gabapentinoids but without the risk of suicidal behavior .
( Related : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? )
Aside from herbal remedies , supplementing with vitamins and minerals — specifically magnesium and vitamins E and B6 — has also been known to help with epilepsy and its symptoms .
However , the best thing one can do to help treat epilepsy is to enact certain dietary changes .
The ketogenic diet has been known to decrease seizures in children , and a modified version of the low-carb Atkins diet is a great way to treat epilepsy in adults .
There are a lot of ways to treat epilepsy without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of natural medicine is filled with cures that can deal with everything gabapentinoids can but without any of the risks .

Treatment with epilepsy drugs shown to increase risk in suicidal behavior in patients aged 15 to 24
According to a study published in The BMJ, treating epilepsy with a group of drugs known as gabapentinoids is linked to a dangerously increased risk in suicidal behavior in young patients. Gabapentinoids are also commonly used to treat nerve pain and anxiety disorders.
This revelation is exceptionally worrying when you take into account the fact that prescriptions for gabapentinoids have been rising steadily in recent years. Pregabalin, a gabapentinoid used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain and anxiety disorders, is the eighth most profitable prescription drug in the United States.
The researchers stated that the increased risk of suicidal behavior is most pronounced among 15 to 24-year-olds. They have since come out to say that the way gabapentinoids are prescribed to young people should be reviewed and future prescriptions should be strictly monitored. Many countries like the United Kingdom have already begun creating restrictions on the prescription of gabapentinoids due to fears of it being used as an opioid substitute.
The work of the researchers builds off the mounting body of evidence that has linked gabapentinoids to suicidal behavior, as well as deaths related to drug overdose. Prior to this study, the findings have been deemed not consistent enough to be concrete.
To help fill in the gap in data, the researchers examined the associations between gabapentinoids and a wide variety of different risks, such as unintentional overdose, accidents such as road traffic incidents and injuries and suicidal behavior. Using national data of prescription records between 2006 and 2013 in Sweden, they identified over 191,000 people aged 15 years and older who were prescribed a gabapentinoid such as pregabalin and gabapentin.
The researchers took into account the risk of harm and other factors that may influence it and found that, during treatment periods, people who were prescribed gabapentinoids had a 26 percent higher risk of suicidal behavior, a 24 percent higher risk of overdosing, a 22 percent higher risk of receiving a head or body injury and a 13 percent higher risk of being involved in a road traffic incident.
While future studies need to be done to figure out what exactly makes gabapentinoids increase the risk of suicidal behavior in young people, the data is at least solid enough that people should think twice before going to the pharmacy to refill their next prescription.
To deal with epilepsy, look to nature
If you truly want to deal with epilepsy, there are plenty of natural treatments that you can consider, such as burning bush, lily of the valley, mistletoe, scullcap and valerian. There are even many herbal remedies used in traditional medicine from China, India and Japan -- medicine that can provide you with the same anticonvulsant effects as gabapentinoids but without the risk of suicidal behavior. (Related: Is cannabis the key to treating epilepsy?)
Aside from herbal remedies, supplementing with vitamins and minerals -- specifically magnesium and vitamins E and B6 -- has also been known to help with epilepsy and its symptoms.
However, the best thing one can do to help treat epilepsy is to enact certain dietary changes. The ketogenic diet has been known to decrease seizures in children, and a modified version of the low-carb Atkins diet is a great way to treat epilepsy in adults.
There are a lot of ways to treat epilepsy without resorting to pharmaceutical drugs. The world of natural medicine is filled with cures that can deal with everything gabapentinoids can but without any of the risks.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
ConsumerReports.org
Healthline.com
OnlineLibrary.Wiley.com
HopkinsMedicine.org


naturalnews--2020-02-13--EMERGENCY MEDICINE skills: Creating your own penicillin at home

The discovery of penicillin is generally attributed to Alexander Fleming in 1928 where he returned to his lab to find a Petri dish containing Staphylococcus bacteria without its lid on .
This bacterial culture had become contaminated with mold from the genus Penicillium .
Fleming then decided to analyze the fungus and learn about its uses , paving the way to creating what is considered one of the most useful drugs in history .
While penicillin can not treat any form of viral infection , they are particularly potent against a wide variety of bacterial infections , including skin infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , this drug can not treat all kinds of bacterial infections , especially superbugs and antibiotic-resistant strains of certain bacteria .
( Related : How to make your own penicillin… just in case . )
While it is significantly easier and safer to stock up on effective natural antibiotics like different kinds of essential oils and honey , you might find yourself in situations where penicillin really is the only option you have to treat a certain infection .
Making your own medicine can save you the trouble of scouring your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some spare drugs , which can be quite difficult in an SHTF scenario .
However , be warned that creating your own homemade medicine can be potentially dangerous and that you should always consult a health practitioner before taking any form of medication , whether it be over-the-counter or made at home .
In its most basic state , penicillin is a fungus .
This requires you to use bread , citrus fruit or even a cantaloupe as a culture .
However , bread might not be your best option as store-bought variants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mold .
To speed up the process of cultivating your fungi , you can place your fruit culture in a closed but not airtight container such as a large mason jar covered with aluminum foil .
You can then add a few droplets of water inside to increase moisture .
It is estimated to take 2 to 4 weeks for your penicillin to start growing .
Once you ’ ve grown a bluish-green mold , you have successfully created “ natural penicillin.
” While some people claim this can already be used for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as most of it would be destroyed before it could do any sort of healing .
You can re-culture your mold in small containers or Petri dishes to create more penicillin for use by following the steps below : • Slice about 200 grams of potatoes and place them inside a mason jar .
Fill with distilled water and tightly seal the jar .
• Boil the jar for 30 minutes then cool it afterward .
Strain the water through a cheesecloth into another container .
• Add 20 grams of dextrose and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also use plain sugar and plain gelatin respectively if you don ’ t have either of the two .
Add more water until you have 1 liter of liquid .
You can then add the boiled solution and transfer your penicillin spores to a bunch of Petri dishes .
There should only be enough liquid to cover the base of the container .
While there are plenty of ways to ferment penicillin , the method below only requires commonly-available ingredients you would have most likely stocked up on before SHTF .
• Sterilize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the oven at 315 degrees for one hour .
While it is heating up , place dextrose , yeast , citric acid , milk powder and sea salt into a graduated cylinder .
• Fill the cylinder with distilled water until you have about 100 milliliters of solution .
Next , pour the mixture into the sterilized flash and shake to dissolve any remaining solids .
• Using a sterile wire , add your penicillin cultures to the flash then cover it with sterilized foil .
Let the flask sit for at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
At this point , the homemade penicillin is now technically usable .
However , it is still unstable and will break down easily .
Using the following steps , you ’ ll be able to extract the penicillin from the solution to make it usable for medical purposes .
( Use only under the direction of a qualified medical professional . )
• Chill an ethyl acetate solution then mix it with the penicillin solution .
Shake well for at least 30 seconds before allowing the solution to separate .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ethyl acetate to drip into a sterile container .
• Afterward , you can add potassium acetate to the collected ethyl acetate .
This will allow the solution to evaporate and leave behind pure penicillin .
Making your own penicillin can mean the difference between life and death in emergency situations .
For similar stories , visit SurvivalMedicine.news .

EMERGENCY MEDICINE skills: Creating your own penicillin at home
The discovery of penicillin was considered a landmark that changed the face of modern medicine. Penicillin refers to a group of powerful antibacterial drugs that target a wide variety of bacterial infections. While the overuse of antibiotics has been a growing problem in recent years, there is no denying the fact that there are certain situations where antibiotics can really mean the difference between life and death. However, if SHTF, it might not be easy to get your hands on a batch of penicillin. The hospitals might be out for the count and your local pharmacies will probably be picked clean within minutes of any disaster. Thankfully, you can save yourself the trouble by preparing penicillin in the comfort of your own home. (H/t PreppersWill.com
Homemade medicine
The discovery of penicillin is generally attributed to Alexander Fleming in 1928 where he returned to his lab to find a Petri dish containing Staphylococcus bacteria without its lid on. This bacterial culture had become contaminated with mold from the genus Penicillium. Fleming then decided to analyze the fungus and learn about its uses, paving the way to creating what is considered one of the most useful drugs in history.
While penicillin cannot treat any form of viral infection, they are particularly potent against a wide variety of bacterial infections, including skin infections, anthrax, tonsillitis and Lyme disease. However, this drug cannot treat all kinds of bacterial infections, especially superbugs and antibiotic-resistant strains of certain bacteria. (Related: How to make your own penicillin... just in case.)
While it is significantly easier and safer to stock up on effective natural antibiotics like different kinds of essential oils and honey, you might find yourself in situations where penicillin really is the only option you have to treat a certain infection. Making your own medicine can save you the trouble of scouring your town or city just to look for some spare drugs, which can be quite difficult in an SHTF scenario. However, be warned that creating your own homemade medicine can be potentially dangerous and that you should always consult a health practitioner before taking any form of medication, whether it be over-the-counter or made at home.
Step 1: Cultivating raw, natural penicillin
In its most basic state, penicillin is a fungus. This requires you to use bread, citrus fruit or even a cantaloupe as a culture. However, bread might not be your best option as store-bought variants harbor additives that prevent the growth of mold. To speed up the process of cultivating your fungi, you can place your fruit culture in a closed but not airtight container such as a large mason jar covered with aluminum foil. You can then add a few droplets of water inside to increase moisture. It is estimated to take 2 to 4 weeks for your penicillin to start growing.
Step 2: Re-culture the penicillin
Once you've grown a bluish-green mold, you have successfully created "natural penicillin." While some people claim this can already be used for medical purposes, it is not recommended as most of it would be destroyed before it could do any sort of healing. You can re-culture your mold in small containers or Petri dishes to create more penicillin for use by following the steps below:
Slice about 200 grams of potatoes and place them inside a mason jar. Fill with distilled water and tightly seal the jar.
Boil the jar for 30 minutes then cool it afterward. Strain the water through a cheesecloth into another container.
Add 20 grams of dextrose and agar to the water. You can also use plain sugar and plain gelatin respectively if you don't have either of the two. Add more water until you have 1 liter of liquid.
You can then add the boiled solution and transfer your penicillin spores to a bunch of Petri dishes. There should only be enough liquid to cover the base of the container.
Step 3: Ferment the penicillin
While there are plenty of ways to ferment penicillin, the method below only requires commonly-available ingredients you would have most likely stocked up on before SHTF.
Sterilize an Erlenmeyer flask by placing it in the oven at 315 degrees for one hour. While it is heating up, place dextrose, yeast, citric acid, milk powder and sea salt into a graduated cylinder.
Fill the cylinder with distilled water until you have about 100 milliliters of solution. Next, pour the mixture into the sterilized flash and shake to dissolve any remaining solids.
Using a sterile wire, add your penicillin cultures to the flash then cover it with sterilized foil. Let the flask sit for at least 7 days but no longer than two weeks.
Step 4: Extract the penicillin
At this point, the homemade penicillin is now technically usable. However, it is still unstable and will break down easily. Using the following steps, you'll be able to extract the penicillin from the solution to make it usable for medical purposes. (Use only under the direction of a qualified medical professional.)
Chill an ethyl acetate solution then mix it with the penicillin solution. Shake well for at least 30 seconds before allowing the solution to separate.
Using a separator funnel, allow the ethyl acetate to drip into a sterile container.
Afterward, you can add potassium acetate to the collected ethyl acetate. This will allow the solution to evaporate and leave behind pure penicillin.
Making your own penicillin can mean the difference between life and death in emergency situations. For similar stories, visit SurvivalMedicine.news.
Sources include:
PreppersWill.com
MedicalNewsToday.com
Healthline.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--How to stop Google Chrome from mining your personal information

( Natural News ) We spend hours each day locked into technology .
Many of us spend more time with our smartphones than any actual live human beings , and in some respects , we might almost view our devices as our best friends .
But would you continue to trust a friend that betrayed you over and over again ?
Would you blindly share your private thoughts , feelings and memories with someone you simply could not trust ?
Of course not !
And yet that is exactly what we all keep doing with our devices .
We blindly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Google and Facebook will never betray us , and yet they do so repeatedly – and with virtually no consequences .
For example , did you know that Google Chrome tracks your every move and stores the information ?
Are you comfortable with that fact ?
If not , read on to see how you can protect yourself from the invasion .
Google – like all the other tech giants – is a very sneaky friend .
For the most part , we remain blissfully unaware of the betrayal , even while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playground .
Despite promises to protect its clients ’ privacy , particularly in the home environment , Google has a long list of betrayals to its name .
Back in 2014 , Salon reported on at least four ways in which Google was collecting clients ’ data and invading their privacy .
• Google has admitted that the rooftop cameras it uses to collect information for its “ Street View ” function do not only take images , but also collect data from inside homes and other structures , including people ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Google analyses the content of all the messages on its network so that it can sell byproducts to advertising companies .
Unhappy users are suing Google for this practice , insisting it violates federal wiretap laws .
• In 2012 , The Wall Street Journal reported that the Google was bypassing security settings on Apple devices using the Safari browser .
“ This exposed millions of Safari users to tracking for months without them even knowing about it , ” the Journal reported at the time .
• Thanks to backdoor access gained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virtually every WiFi password in the world , and who knows what it might choose to do with that information .
Clearly , Google is not a friend to be trusted .
As reported by Waking Times , Google is in the business of mining data .
Hiding behind the excuse that the more data it has on its users , the more targeted it can make their online experience , Google shamelessly uses every trick in the book to dig up its users ’ private information .
Google ’ s Location History @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Theoretically , you have to opt into this function or it remains turned off .
In reality , however , many users report that when they check their history , they find that Google has been tracking them for months , despite this feature being disabled .
So , how can you stop Google tracking you and erase all the data its collected on you ?
You need to go to your account and click on Data & Personalization and turn off all the ways Google spies on you .
To delete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or tablet , open your device ’ s Settings app and then Google Account .
• At the bottom , tap Manage Timeline .
Your device will open Google Maps .
• Tap More and then Settings .
• At the bottom , choose Delete all Location History or Delete Location History range .
If you ’ re on a browser , go to maps.google.com/timeline .
You might need to sign in .
You can delete individual locations , locations by date , or your whole location history in Timeline .
And that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t be able to track you — until Google figures out another way to do it , of course .
Learn more about the shenanigans of the social media giants at TechGiants.news .

How to stop Google Chrome from mining your personal information
We spend hours each day locked into technology. Many of us spend more time with our smartphones than any actual live human beings, and in some respects, we might almost view our devices as our best friends.
But would you continue to trust a friend that betrayed you over and over again? Would you blindly share your private thoughts, feelings and memories with someone you simply could not trust? Of course not! And yet that is exactly what we all keep doing with our devices. We blindly trust that social media and Internet gods like Google and Facebook will never betray us, and yet they do so repeatedly – and with virtually no consequences.
For example, did you know that Google Chrome tracks your every move and stores the information? Are you comfortable with that fact? If not, read on to see how you can protect yourself from the invasion.
Google’s never-ending history of privacy issues
Google – like all the other tech giants – is a very sneaky friend. For the most part, we remain blissfully unaware of the betrayal, even while our secrets are leaked all over the playground.
Despite promises to protect its clients’ privacy, particularly in the home environment, Google has a long list of betrayals to its name.
Back in 2014, Salon reported on at least four ways in which Google was collecting clients’ data and invading their privacy.
Google has admitted that the rooftop cameras it uses to collect information for its “Street View” function do not only take images, but also collect data from inside homes and other structures, including people’s passwords and other personal information. Google analyses the content of all the messages on its network so that it can sell byproducts to advertising companies. Unhappy users are suing Google for this practice, insisting it violates federal wiretap laws. In 2012, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Google was bypassing security settings on Apple devices using the Safari browser. “This exposed millions of Safari users to tracking for months without them even knowing about it,” the Journal reported at the time. Thanks to backdoor access gained through its Android software, Google knows virtually every WiFi password in the world, and who knows what it might choose to do with that information.
Clearly, Google is not a friend to be trusted.
As reported by Waking Times, Google is in the business of mining data. Hiding behind the excuse that the more data it has on its users, the more targeted it can make their online experience, Google shamelessly uses every trick in the book to dig up its users’ private information.
Google’s Location History function is particularly disturbing in this regard. Theoretically, you have to opt into this function or it remains turned off. In reality, however, many users report that when they check their history, they find that Google has been tracking them for months, despite this feature being disabled.
So, how can you stop Google tracking you and erase all the data its collected on you?
Matt Agorist of the Free Thought Project explains:
You need to go to your account and click on Data & Personalization and turn off all the ways Google spies on you.
To delete your history, on your Android phone or tablet, open your device’s Settings app and then Google Account.
At the top, tap Data & personalization.
Under “Activity controls,” tap Location History.
At the bottom, tap Manage Timeline. Your device will open Google Maps.
Tap More and then Settings.
At the bottom, choose Delete all Location History or Delete Location History range.
If you’re on a browser, go to maps.google.com/timeline. You might need to sign in. You can delete individual locations, locations by date, or your whole location history in Timeline.
And that's it, hopefully Google Chrome won't be able to track you -- until Google figures out another way to do it, of course.
Learn more about the shenanigans of the social media giants at TechGiants.news.
Sources for this article include:
WakingTimes.com
Salon.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--8 Pillars of the survival protocol that every prepper needs to master

( Natural News ) A good prepper will take into account eight certain factors during any survival scenario .
These factors are called the “ eight pillars of the survival protocol , ” and they are especially crucial for surviving out in the wild .
These pillars are shelter , water , food , fire , health , communication , security and navigation .
Here are the reasons why those factors are very important in the survival protocol .
According to the survival rule of threes , you can not survive more than three hours out in the wild without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complicated , but it ’ s necessary to learn how to do it , especially if you want to keep the elements out on cold nights .
Your survival shelter doesn ’ t have to be complex , it just needs to keep you warm at night .
The next thing on the survival rule of threes is water .
The longest you can probably survive in the wild without any water is three days , as long as you ’ re sheltered from the harsh environment .
Depending on the climate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drink more than the recommended 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water a day .
Depending on your current height and weight , you will need to consume anywhere from 2,000 to over 3,000 calories a day to keep your energy up , and if you ’ re trying to survive in an unforgiving wilderness , you ’ re going to need a lot of energy .
You will have some more leeway when it comes to food , however , as you can survive without it – but this doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary for acquiring food out in the wild .
Foraging , tracking , fishing and creating traps are all important skills if you want to keep your belly full .
Survival experts advise people to have a lighter , a flint and steel kit or some other form of creating fire in their survival kits .
Having a small fire around has several great uses .
A fire is your best source for warmth , comfort and light while you ’ re out in the wilderness .
Having a fire can also make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food and boil your unclean water .
Lastly , if you ’ re lost in the wilderness and need a way to signal to rescuers your location , nothing better to notify them with than with a bonfire .
A means of communication is absolutely necessary for you during survival situations .
A smartphone with a cell signal , a radio or even just a rudimentary piece of equipment to let other people know where you are like a whistle can save your life one day when you ’ re out in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reliable means of communicating your location in your survival kit .
In every survival situation , you also need to be assured of your own safety .
Whether it ’ s other people who may be hostile to you or possibly violent encounters with animals in the wilderness , such as bears , coyotes , crocodiles or other predators , having a means of defending yourself is crucial .
Make sure to have plans to bring a firearm with you when you bug-out .
If you ’ re not trained with firearms use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another way of defending yourself without a gun , such as with a utility knife or a different survival implement .
( Related : Don ’ t get caught without a gun when SHTF – here are some of the best to consider . )
A means of navigating your way out of the wilderness you ’ re stuck in is essential .
You may be able to rely on your GPS when you have a good internet signal , but you can ’ t rely on that out in the wild .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ without modern devices .
Learn how to use a compass , a topographic map and to follow the sun and stars if you want to get out of the wild quicker .
The most important thing you need to look out for is your own personal health .
It is absolutely essential that you understand what your body needs in order to keep you functioning at maximum efficiency during your whole survival scenario .
Knowing how to deal with the wilderness you ’ re stuck in will only take you so far if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your own health .
Surviving is a difficult process , and it takes a lot of time to learn how to do many of the skills needed to survive .
Learn more about the many tips and tricks for surviving at Survival.news .

8 Pillars of the survival protocol that every prepper needs to master
A good prepper will take into account eight certain factors during any survival scenario. These factors are called the " eight pillars of the survival protocol ," and they are especially crucial for surviving out in the wild. These pillars are shelter, water, food, fire, health, communication, security and navigation. Here are the reasons why those factors are very important in the survival protocol.
Shelter
According to the survival rule of threes, you cannot survive more than three hours out in the wild without shelter. Building a wilderness shelter is complicated, but it's necessary to learn how to do it, especially if you want to keep the elements out on cold nights. Your survival shelter doesn't have to be complex, it just needs to keep you warm at night.
Water
The next thing on the survival rule of threes is water. The longest you can probably survive in the wild without any water is three days, as long as you're sheltered from the harsh environment. Depending on the climate of your immediate environment, you may need to drink more than the recommended 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water a day.
Food
Depending on your current height and weight, you will need to consume anywhere from 2,000 to over 3,000 calories a day to keep your energy up, and if you're trying to survive in an unforgiving wilderness, you're going to need a lot of energy. You will have some more leeway when it comes to food, however, as you can survive without it – but this doesn't mean you should ignore the survival skills necessary for acquiring food out in the wild. Foraging, tracking, fishing and creating traps are all important skills if you want to keep your belly full.
Fire
Survival experts advise people to have a lighter, a flint and steel kit or some other form of creating fire in their survival kits. Having a small fire around has several great uses. A fire is your best source for warmth, comfort and light while you're out in the wilderness. Having a fire can also make it possible for you to cook your food and boil your unclean water. Lastly, if you're lost in the wilderness and need a way to signal to rescuers your location, nothing better to notify them with than with a bonfire.
Communication
A means of communication is absolutely necessary for you during survival situations. A smartphone with a cell signal, a radio or even just a rudimentary piece of equipment to let other people know where you are like a whistle can save your life one day when you're out in the wilderness. Make sure to keep a reliable means of communicating your location in your survival kit.
Security
In every survival situation, you also need to be assured of your own safety. Whether it's other people who may be hostile to you or possibly violent encounters with animals in the wilderness, such as bears, coyotes, crocodiles or other predators, having a means of defending yourself is crucial. Make sure to have plans to bring a firearm with you when you bug-out. If you're not trained with firearms use, consider learning it now or finding another way of defending yourself without a gun, such as with a utility knife or a different survival implement. (Related: Don't get caught without a gun when SHTF - here are some of the best to consider.)
Navigation
A means of navigating your way out of the wilderness you're stuck in is essential. You may be able to rely on your GPS when you have a good internet signal, but you can't rely on that out in the wild. You need to know how to navigate without modern devices. Learn how to use a compass, a topographic map and to follow the sun and stars if you want to get out of the wild quicker.
Health
The most important thing you need to look out for is your own personal health. It is absolutely essential that you understand what your body needs in order to keep you functioning at maximum efficiency during your whole survival scenario. Knowing how to deal with the wilderness you're stuck in will only take you so far if you don't take care of your own health.
Surviving is a difficult process, and it takes a lot of time to learn how to do many of the skills needed to survive. Learn more about the many tips and tricks for surviving at Survival.news.
Sources include:
Survivopedia.com
SkilledSurvival.com
BackCountryChronicles.com
FreedomPreppers.com
Hiconsumption.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--Can a dirty house help fight chronic disease? Study suggests early exposure to "farm-like microbiota

Can a dirty house help fight chronic disease? Study suggests early exposure to "farm-like microbiota" helps prevent asthma in children

( Natural News ) There can be no doubt that proper hygiene practices like regular hand-washing are vital to maintaining good health .
An understanding of how germs are spread and what makes people ill has literally saved millions of lives over the past century .
But , could it be that we have taken the pursuit of cleanliness too far ?
Might it be possible that a little dirt in the home could actually protect our families from certain illnesses ?
A recent Finnish study , published in the journal Nature Medicine , examined the link between dirt and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reached a surprising conclusion : A little dirt in the home can actually protect children from asthma because the bacteria in soil can build up their resistance to the condition .
( Related : You know turmeric for its many health benefits ; add anti-asthma to that list . )
According to the American College of Allergy , Asthma & Immunology , around 26.5 million Americans are currently battling asthma , including 6.1 million children .
Asthma results in 439,000 hospitalizations and 1.3 million emergency room visits each year , and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asthma is generally controlled through the use of corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medications , as well as by taking measures to try to avoid or minimize exposure to common asthma triggers like dust mites , ragweed , pollen or animal dander .
Irritants in the air , like smoke and chemical fumes , as well as extremely dry , wet or windy weather conditions , can also trigger asthma attacks and can not always be avoided .
Managing asthma can be a costly and difficult enterprise , taking a toll on the family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
And sadly , despite the availability of medications to treat the condition , around 3,500 people still die from asthma every year .
( Related : Asthma explained by common allergy to milk and dairy products . )
Interestingly , as reported by the U.K. ’ s Daily Mail , the Finnish study referenced above found that a child ’ s risk of developing asthma is lowest when his or her home environment mimics that of a farmyard : Researchers from the National Institute of Health and Welfare in Finland analysed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Finland and Germany .
… Exposure to greater numbers of bacteria species which usually belonged outdoors made children ’ s lungs healthier .
Study co-author , Pirkka Kirjavainen , explained , “ The key characteristic of microbiota in homes protecting from asthma appears to be large abundance of bacteria which originate from the outdoor environment and are beneficial or harmless to health , relative to bacteria that are a potential threat to our health.
” Previous studies have found that children who grow up on farms where there are animals have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and allergies than those who grow up in the cities .
Although there were more of certain strains of bacteria , there were fewer of those which would normally be found in the human lungs or which could cause breathing infections .
Obviously , a large percentage of the population no longer live on farms but make their homes in urban areas .
How can parents in these families improve their children ’ s resistance to asthma ?
Don ’ t ask everyone to take their shoes off at the door !
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have first been worn outdoors can also introduce a significant number of the same protective bacteria common on farms into the home .
So , if you can ’ t live on a farm , at least bring the outdoors in as much as possible , thereby exposing your family to the healthy bacteria in soil proven to prevent asthma .
Learn more ways to prevent chronic and acute illnesses at Prevention.news .

Can a dirty house help fight chronic disease? Study suggests early exposure to “farm-like microbiota” helps prevent asthma in children
There can be no doubt that proper hygiene practices like regular hand-washing are vital to maintaining good health. An understanding of how germs are spread and what makes people ill has literally saved millions of lives over the past century.
But, could it be that we have taken the pursuit of cleanliness too far? Might it be possible that a little dirt in the home could actually protect our families from certain illnesses?
A recent Finnish study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, examined the link between dirt and the development of asthma in children, and reached a surprising conclusion: A little dirt in the home can actually protect children from asthma because the bacteria in soil can build up their resistance to the condition. (Related: You know turmeric for its many health benefits; add anti-asthma to that list.)
The most common chronic childhood illness
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, around 26.5 million Americans are currently battling asthma, including 6.1 million children. Asthma results in 439,000 hospitalizations and 1.3 million emergency room visits each year, and is the most common chronic childhood illness.
Asthma is generally controlled through the use of corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medications, as well as by taking measures to try to avoid or minimize exposure to common asthma triggers like dust mites, ragweed, pollen or animal dander. Irritants in the air, like smoke and chemical fumes, as well as extremely dry, wet or windy weather conditions, can also trigger asthma attacks and cannot always be avoided.
Managing asthma can be a costly and difficult enterprise, taking a toll on the family and limiting the activities a child can partake in. And sadly, despite the availability of medications to treat the condition, around 3,500 people still die from asthma every year. (Related: Asthma explained by common allergy to milk and dairy products.)
Replicating a farmyard environment in the home
Interestingly, as reported by the U.K.’s Daily Mail, the Finnish study referenced above found that a child’s risk of developing asthma is lowest when his or her home environment mimics that of a farmyard:
Researchers from the National Institute of Health and Welfare in Finland analysed the range of bacteria in 1,400 homes in Finland and Germany. …
Exposure to greater numbers of bacteria species which usually belonged outdoors made children's lungs healthier.
Study co-author, Pirkka Kirjavainen, explained, “The key characteristic of microbiota in homes protecting from asthma appears to be large abundance of bacteria which originate from the outdoor environment and are beneficial or harmless to health, relative to bacteria that are a potential threat to our health.”
Previous studies have found that children who grow up on farms where there are animals have a 50 percent lower risk of developing asthma and allergies than those who grow up in the cities.
The Mail explained why:
Although there were more of certain strains of bacteria, there were fewer of those which would normally be found in the human lungs or which could cause breathing infections.
Obviously, a large percentage of the population no longer live on farms but make their homes in urban areas. How can parents in these families improve their children’s resistance to asthma? Don’t ask everyone to take their shoes off at the door! The researchers found that wearing shoes indoors that have first been worn outdoors can also introduce a significant number of the same protective bacteria common on farms into the home.
So, if you can’t live on a farm, at least bring the outdoors in as much as possible, thereby exposing your family to the healthy bacteria in soil proven to prevent asthma.
Learn more ways to prevent chronic and acute illnesses at Prevention.news.
Sources include:
DailyMail.co.uk
Nature.com
ACAAI.org


naturalnews--2020-02-13--WikiHow now "weaponizing" children against their own parents to obey the very same vaccine industry

WikiHow now "weaponizing" children against their own parents to obey the very same vaccine industry that's killing children

( Natural News ) More than $ 4 billion has been paid out from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to families of injured or dead children who were poisoned by vaccines .
But according to WikiHow , this is all just a wild “ conspiracy theory ” because vaccines have apparently never harmed anyone , according to the site .
As we recently reported , WikiHow published a new entry to its “ how-to ” platform that actually encourages underage children to usurp the authority of their parents in making the decision to get vaccinated without their permission .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this WikiHow entry , dubbed “ How to Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent , ” explains to children that they might need to get “ vaccinated in secret ” if their parents object to the government-sanctioned vaccine schedule .
It further offers tips and suggestions about how kids can go about doing this , including by seeking emancipation if their “ parents are really bad.
” What ’ s worse , the entry goes on to suggest that parental concerns about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is a form of child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children into fearing their parents rather than trusting that their parents have their best interests at heart .
In a worst-case scenario , according to WikiHow , the children of parents who object to vaccination may just have to wait until they turn 18 , especially if they fear that their parents would “ severely punish or abuse ” them “ if they learned that you disobeyed them.
” It ’ s safe to say that there probably aren ’ t parents anywhere in the world that would abuse their own children for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , parents who object to their children getting vaccinated are the ones who ’ ve actually done their homework and are trying to protect their children from sustaining potentially life-threatening vaccine injuries .
But WikiHow is trying to plant in young children ’ s minds the gross notion that opposing vaccination for any reason at all means that their parents are meanies who need to be disobeyed .
It ’ s about the worst and most egregious form of vaccine industry propaganda we ’ ve seen yet : turning innocent kids against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waits with open arms to jab them with dozens upon dozens of chemical-laden syringes .
WikiHow makes light of vaccine injuries , tells children to lie to their parents about concerns over vaccine safety in order to find out which vaccines they ’ ve already had In the “ Making Plans ” section of this WikiHow entry , WikiHow does make mention of vaccine injuries – but not in a serious sense .
In fact , the only reason it ’ s mentioned at all is to teach children one way they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extract information from them .
“ Ask your parents for information on what vaccines you have and haven ’ t received , ” it explains .
“ This lets you know what you ’ re already vaccinated against.
” “ If your parents really hate vaccines , ” it goes on to state , “ you could pretend that you want to know if you ’ re at risk for ‘ vaccine injury , ’ or that you think a health problem you have might be caused by vaccines.
” The fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in quotes implies that WikiHow doesn ’ t believe that vaccine injuries are even real .
And this is the message it ’ s sending to unsuspecting children who happen to stumble upon this entry and believe everything it says .
“ The blatant propaganda article by WikiHow blatantly seeks to turn children against their own parents while surrendering to the ‘ vaccine state ’ which systematically lies to the public about the safety or efficacy of vaccines , ” warns Mike Adams , the Health Ranger .
“ After being vaccinated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their parents , even though many vaccines cause ‘ viral shedding ’ that can expose family members to the same live viruses used in the vaccine themselves.
” For more related news about vaccines , check out Vaccines.news .

WikiHow now “weaponizing” children against their own parents to obey the very same vaccine industry that’s killing children
More than $4 billion has been paid out from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to families of injured or dead children who were poisoned by vaccines. But according to WikiHow, this is all just a wild "conspiracy theory" because vaccines have apparently never harmed anyone, according to the site.
As we recently reported, WikiHow published a new entry to its "how-to" platform that actually encourages underage children to usurp the authority of their parents in making the decision to get vaccinated without their permission.
In a blatant affront to parental authority, this WikiHow entry, dubbed "How to Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent," explains to children that they might need to get "vaccinated in secret" if their parents object to the government-sanctioned vaccine schedule. It further offers tips and suggestions about how kids can go about doing this, including by seeking emancipation if their "parents are really bad."
What's worse, the entry goes on to suggest that parental concerns about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines is a form of child abuse, which aims to scare innocent children into fearing their parents rather than trusting that their parents have their best interests at heart.
In a worst-case scenario, according to WikiHow, the children of parents who object to vaccination may just have to wait until they turn 18, especially if they fear that their parents would "severely punish or abuse" them "if they learned that you disobeyed them."
It's safe to say that there probably aren't parents anywhere in the world that would abuse their own children for getting vaccinated behind their backs. After all, parents who object to their children getting vaccinated are the ones who've actually done their homework and are trying to protect their children from sustaining potentially life-threatening vaccine injuries.
But WikiHow is trying to plant in young children's minds the gross notion that opposing vaccination for any reason at all means that their parents are meanies who need to be disobeyed. It's about the worst and most egregious form of vaccine industry propaganda we've seen yet: turning innocent kids against their own parents while the grinning state waits with open arms to jab them with dozens upon dozens of chemical-laden syringes.
WikiHow makes light of vaccine injuries, tells children to lie to their parents about concerns over vaccine safety in order to find out which vaccines they've already had
In the "Making Plans" section of this WikiHow entry, WikiHow does make mention of vaccine injuries – but not in a serious sense. In fact, the only reason it's mentioned at all is to teach children one way they can lie to their parents in order to extract information from them.
"Ask your parents for information on what vaccines you have and haven't received," it explains. "This lets you know what you're already vaccinated against."
"If your parents really hate vaccines," it goes on to state, "you could pretend that you want to know if you're at risk for 'vaccine injury,' or that you think a health problem you have might be caused by vaccines."
The fact that WikiHow put the words "vaccine injury" in quotes implies that WikiHow doesn't believe that vaccine injuries are even real. And this is the message it's sending to unsuspecting children who happen to stumble upon this entry and believe everything it says.
"The blatant propaganda article by WikiHow blatantly seeks to turn children against their own parents while surrendering to the 'vaccine state' which systematically lies to the public about the safety or efficacy of vaccines," warns Mike Adams, the Health Ranger.
"After being vaccinated, readers are advised to continue lying to their parents, even though many vaccines cause 'viral shedding' that can expose family members to the same live viruses used in the vaccine themselves."
For more related news about vaccines, check out Vaccines.news.
Sources for this article include:
ChildrensHealthDefense.org
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-02-13--U.S. diners, watch out: First GMO animal approved for human consumption soon to hit restaurants

( Natural News ) Resistance to the prevalence of genetically modified foods has risen like a wave in the United States in recent years .
Back in 2015 , an Associated Press survey found that a whopping two thirds of Americans supported the labeling of genetically modified foods .
Frankly , many people are wary of eating what are commonly known as Frankenfoods – crops that have been altered at the genetic level to make them grow bigger or more quickly , or to make them more resistant to pests and diseases .
Many people are gravely concerned about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while others are worried about the environmental effects of tinkering with nature in this way .
Experts have raised concerns about the impact of GMO foods on biodiversity – the natural balance of animals and plants in the wild .
And then there is the risk of genes from modified and unmodified plants “ mixing ” and leading to irreversible and uncontrollable consequences .
As bad as genetically modified plant crops might be , Frankenfoods just moved into a whole new realm of frightening : the first genetically modified animal – salmon – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) , and unlabeled GM fish could soon be featured on the menu of a restaurant near you .
( Related : GM Foods : The U.S. Fights mandatory labeling in an untested human experiment . )
So-called experts insist that genetically modified foods like the new AquaBounty salmon recently approved by the FDA pose very little risk of health problems to humans .
They claim that genetically modifying foods simply speeds up the process of breeding in desirable characteristics and removing undesirable ones from foods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The FDA has certainly come out fighting for the new GM salmon , but , as reported by HuffPost , that does not necessarily mean we can trust that eating this salmon will not be a risk .
One of the earliest genetically modified foods to hit the market was the Flavr Savr tomato .
Over 40,000 agency memos later , released as a result of a lawsuit , prove that scientists repeatedly warned the FDA that GMOs like the Flavr Savr carried serious health risks .
Their concerns were ignored , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reach the open market .
Fortunately , it did not remain on the shelves for long .
Calgene , the tomatoes ’ creator-in-chief ( now a part of Monsanto ) , voluntarily conducted three 28-day rat feeding studies .
… Calgene tested two separate Flavr Savr tomato lines .
Both had the same gene inserted into the same type of tomato .
The process of insertion and the subsequent cloning of the cells into GM plants can cause lots of unique and unpredicted consequences .
The two lines , therefore , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ate one of these Flavr Savr varieties probably wished they were in a different test group .
Out of 20 female rats , 7 developed stomach lesions—bleeding stomachs .
The rats eating the other Flavr Savr , or the natural tomatoes , or no tomatoes at all , had no lesions .
Leading GMO safety expert , Dr. Arpad Pusztai , warned that if humans were to experience this type of hemorrhage it would be life-threatening , particularly in elderly patients who routinely take aspirin to prevent blood clots .
( Related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , warns institute . )
From tomatoes to salmon … the nightmare continues So , despite assurances from the FDA that Flavr Savr tomatoes were safe as houses , they were anything but , and were quickly removed from the market .
Nonetheless , that same government agency now wants us to unquestioningly accept that AquaBounty ’ s fake salmon carries no health risks .
If a tomato could prove to carry such serious risks , what terrifying results might be unleashed on humanity by the consumption of genetically modified animals like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMO foods at Frankenfood.news .

U.S. diners, watch out: First GMO animal approved for human consumption soon to hit restaurants
Resistance to the prevalence of genetically modified foods has risen like a wave in the United States in recent years. Back in 2015, an Associated Press survey found that a whopping two thirds of Americans supported the labeling of genetically modified foods. Frankly, many people are wary of eating what are commonly known as Frankenfoods – crops that have been altered at the genetic level to make them grow bigger or more quickly, or to make them more resistant to pests and diseases.
Many people are gravely concerned about the long-term health effects of these foods, while others are worried about the environmental effects of tinkering with nature in this way. Experts have raised concerns about the impact of GMO foods on biodiversity – the natural balance of animals and plants in the wild. And then there is the risk of genes from modified and unmodified plants “mixing” and leading to irreversible and uncontrollable consequences.
As bad as genetically modified plant crops might be, Frankenfoods just moved into a whole new realm of frightening: the first genetically modified animal – salmon – has been approved for human consumption by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and unlabeled GM fish could soon be featured on the menu of a restaurant near you. (Related: GM Foods: The U.S. Fights mandatory labeling in an untested human experiment.)
The dangerous history of GM foods
So-called experts insist that genetically modified foods like the new AquaBounty salmon recently approved by the FDA pose very little risk of health problems to humans. They claim that genetically modifying foods simply speeds up the process of breeding in desirable characteristics and removing undesirable ones from foods, as farmers have done for centuries.
The FDA has certainly come out fighting for the new GM salmon, but , as reported by HuffPost, that does not necessarily mean we can trust that eating this salmon will not be a risk.
One of the earliest genetically modified foods to hit the market was the Flavr Savr tomato. Over 40,000 agency memos later, released as a result of a lawsuit, prove that scientists repeatedly warned the FDA that GMOs like the Flavr Savr carried serious health risks. Their concerns were ignored, however, and the franken-tomato was allowed to reach the open market. Fortunately, it did not remain on the shelves for long.
HuffPost reported:
Calgene, the tomatoes’ creator-in-chief (now a part of Monsanto), voluntarily conducted three 28-day rat feeding studies. … Calgene tested two separate Flavr Savr tomato lines. Both had the same gene inserted into the same type of tomato. The process of insertion and the subsequent cloning of the cells into GM plants can cause lots of unique and unpredicted consequences. The two lines, therefore, were not considered identical. … The rats that ate one of these Flavr Savr varieties probably wished they were in a different test group. Out of 20 female rats, 7 developed stomach lesions—bleeding stomachs. The rats eating the other Flavr Savr, or the natural tomatoes, or no tomatoes at all, had no lesions.
Leading GMO safety expert, Dr. Arpad Pusztai, warned that if humans were to experience this type of hemorrhage it would be life-threatening, particularly in elderly patients who routinely take aspirin to prevent blood clots. (Related: GM foods becoming an ecological disaster, warns institute.)
From tomatoes to salmon … the nightmare continues
So, despite assurances from the FDA that Flavr Savr tomatoes were safe as houses, they were anything but, and were quickly removed from the market. Nonetheless, that same government agency now wants us to unquestioningly accept that AquaBounty’s fake salmon carries no health risks. If a tomato could prove to carry such serious risks, what terrifying results might be unleashed on humanity by the consumption of genetically modified animals like the AquaBounty salmon?
Discover the truth about GMO foods at Frankenfood.news.
Sources include:
DailyMail.co.uk
USAToday.com
HuffPost.com