naturalnews--2020-01-25--Don't cut salt completely: Study discovers that high-salt diets inhibit tumor growth

( Natural News ) Having too much salt in your diet is incredibly unhealthy .
High-salt intake can exacerbate conditions like multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel diseases .
However , when it comes to cancer , a team of researchers is now suggesting that increasing the amount of salt in your diet may have some beneficial effects , particularly when it comes to fighting off cancer .
Excessively high salt intake affects the immune system by shifting the immune cell balance toward a more “ pro-inflammatory state.
” In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s effects on tumor growth in mice .
Their trials revealed that high amounts of salt in the body of the mice significantly inhibited tumor growth .
They found that excessive salt in the system inhibited the function of an immune cell known as myeloid-derived suppressor cells ( MDSCs ) not just in mice , but in human MDSCs taken from cancer patients .
MDSCs are cells known for their ability to suppress both innate and adaptive immune responses .
MDSCs are known to give patients with solid tumors a poor prognosis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MDSCs from inhibiting the immune response of other cancer-fighting cells .
The researchers explained that previous studies have also suggested that MDSCs are a key factor in preventing the immune system from attacking tumors .
In their study , the researchers found that modulating the effects of MDSCs can restore the anti-cancer immune response .
This provided evidence to their theory that controlling MDSCs through high-salt intake can inhibit tumor growth .
Similarly , the researchers found that mice with melanoma who were fed a diet high in salt “ showed a significantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control group .
The authors wrote that by day 11 of their experiment , delayed tumor outgrowth was evident enough between both groups that the researchers could already see significant differences in tumor size .
These same results were replicated using mice with lung cancer .
In that round of experimentation , the high-salt diet also significantly delayed the growth of lung cancer tumors .
The research team concluded that a high-salt diet “ was able to significantly inhibit tumor growth in two independent tumor transplantation models.
” The team believes their findings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cancer immunotherapy research .
Before you rush off to the grocery store , keep in mind that there are healthier , more nutrient-rich alternatives to the highly processed table salt regularly sold in supermarkets .
This doesn ’ t mean cutting out salt entirely , as people low in sodium can experience many health problems that can lead to cognitive impairment , seizures , coma and eventually death .
The salt you should be getting is the kind that doesn ’ t contain a lot of additives and isn ’ t highly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits disappear .
You need either unrefined sea salt or the distinctly pink and mineral-rich Himalayan salt .
( Related : Himalayan salt : The ‘ purest ’ salt in the world and its numerous benefits . )
Himalayan salt is harvested in the mines near the Himalayas in Pakistan .
Himalayan salt contains more minerals than regular table salt .
When compared to table salt , it has more calcium , potassium , magnesium and iron .
Furthermore , Himalayan salt has health benefits that extend beyond its ability to fight tumor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s evidence to suggest that Himalayan salt can fight off lung disease and other respiratory diseases .
Whether you get Himalayan salt or some other alternative to toxic table salt , what ’ s clear is that there is a lot of potential for natural remedies such as salt to take their place within the realm of anti-cancer medicine .

Don’t cut salt completely: Study discovers that high-salt diets inhibit tumor growth
Having too much salt in your diet is incredibly unhealthy. High-salt intake can exacerbate conditions like multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel diseases. However, when it comes to cancer, a team of researchers is now suggesting that increasing the amount of salt in your diet may have some beneficial effects , particularly when it comes to fighting off cancer.
Excessively high salt intake affects the immune system by shifting the immune cell balance toward a more "pro-inflammatory state." In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, a team of researchers tested this inflammatory state's effects on tumor growth in mice. Their trials revealed that high amounts of salt in the body of the mice significantly inhibited tumor growth.
They found that excessive salt in the system inhibited the function of an immune cell known as myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) not just in mice, but in human MDSCs taken from cancer patients. MDSCs are cells known for their ability to suppress both innate and adaptive immune responses. MDSCs are known to give patients with solid tumors a poor prognosis.
This high-salt environment in mice prevented MDSCs from inhibiting the immune response of other cancer-fighting cells. The researchers explained that previous studies have also suggested that MDSCs are a key factor in preventing the immune system from attacking tumors.
In their study, the researchers found that modulating the effects of MDSCs can restore the anti-cancer immune response. This provided evidence to their theory that controlling MDSCs through high-salt intake can inhibit tumor growth.
Similarly, the researchers found that mice with melanoma who were fed a diet high in salt "showed a significantly inhibited tumor growth" compared with a control group. The authors wrote that by day 11 of their experiment, delayed tumor outgrowth was evident enough between both groups that the researchers could already see significant differences in tumor size. These same results were replicated using mice with lung cancer. In that round of experimentation, the high-salt diet also significantly delayed the growth of lung cancer tumors.
The research team concluded that a high-salt diet "was able to significantly inhibit tumor growth in two independent tumor transplantation models." The team believes their findings might have critical relevance in the field of cancer immunotherapy research.
The kind of salt matters
Before you rush off to the grocery store, keep in mind that there are healthier, more nutrient-rich alternatives to the highly processed table salt regularly sold in supermarkets. This doesn't mean cutting out salt entirely, as people low in sodium can experience many health problems that can lead to cognitive impairment, seizures, coma and eventually death.
The salt you should be getting is the kind that doesn't contain a lot of additives and isn't highly processed to the point that its health benefits disappear. You need either unrefined sea salt or the distinctly pink and mineral-rich Himalayan salt. (Related: Himalayan salt: The 'purest' salt in the world and its numerous benefits.)
Himalayan salt is harvested in the mines near the Himalayas in Pakistan. Himalayan salt contains more minerals than regular table salt. When compared to table salt, it has more calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron.
Furthermore, Himalayan salt has health benefits that extend beyond its ability to fight tumor growth. For example, there's evidence to suggest that Himalayan salt can fight off lung disease and other respiratory diseases.
Whether you get Himalayan salt or some other alternative to toxic table salt, what's clear is that there is a lot of potential for natural remedies such as salt to take their place within the realm of anti-cancer medicine.
Sources include:
MedicalNewsToday.com 1
JHOOnline.BioMedCentral.com
MedicalNewsToday.com 2
FrontiersIn.org
Healthline.com


naturalnews--2020-01-26--REVENGE of the 12 MONKEYS: Nature Science Journal Warned about "Pathogens Escaping" Wuhan Level-4 Bi

REVENGE of the 12 MONKEYS: Nature Science Journal Warned about "Pathogens Escaping" Wuhan Level-4 Biosafety Lab (BSL-4) Before Coronavirus Outbreak; Infected Monkeys Bite, Scratch Researchers

( Natural News ) There is a level-4 biosafety laboratory in Wuhan , China , where microbiologists study and develop genetically engineered biological weapons .
And in 2017 , the science journal Nature warned the world about “ pathogens escaping ” and infecting the world .
It now appears that scenario has unfolded exactly as feared .
“ Some scientists outside China worry about pathogens escaping , and the addition of a biological dimension to geopolitical tensions between China and other nations , ” warned NATURE in a February , 2017 article .
“ But Chinese microbiologists are celebrating their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrestle with the world ’ s greatest biological threats.
” The communist Chinese government , known for bullying the world while lying about its own genetic engineering weapons experiments on humans , claimed its BSL-4 laboratories would “ benefit the world.
” “ The lab was certified as meeting the standards and criteria of BSL-4 by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment ( CNAS ) in January , ” reports Nature .
Which means , of course , that the lab has no safety standards whatsoever and the entire “ accreditation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this because many accreditations in China are fraudulent , even across the food and supplements industry and “ organics , ” where organic foods from China are routinely found to be contaminated with pesticides and heavy metals , as confirmed in our own mass spec laboratory in Texas .
Nature explains : “ BSL-4 is the highest level of biocontainment : its criteria include filtering air and treating water and waste before they leave the laboratory , and stipulating that researchers change clothes and shower before and after using lab facilities.
” You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being followed , as the very culture of communist China is one of cutting corners , deceiving regulators and cheating on every way possible .
There is a zero probability that China ’ s BSL-4 biohazard facilities are fully compliant with safety regulations .
Here ’ s a photo of Chinese virologists from the Wuhan Virology Institute wearing hazmat suits : “ The Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory is located about 20 miles away from the Huanan Seafood Market , ” reports the UK Daily Mail , which also publishes this map showing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Daily Mail also writes that a SARS virus “ escaped in a leak from another [ Chinese ] lab in 2004… Chinese officials worked to improve safety , but also to expand the country ’ s capacity to continue to study the very virus its lab had let out.
” Did you catch that ?
The lab allowed SARS to escape so they could study its pandemic effects on the population at large .
In these Chinese labs , scientists there are intentionally infecting monkeys with the coronavirus to see what happens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is a very dangerous endeavor , since monkeys often attack researchers ( which is understandable , considering they are being murdered by the unethical scientists there ) : Studying the behaviour of a virus like 209-nCoV and developing treatments or vaccines for it requires infecting these research monkeys , an important step before human testing .
‘ They can run , they can scratch they can bite , ’ he said , and the viruses they carry would go where their feet , nails and teeth do .
The same Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These Chinese labs have a history of allowing deadly pathogens to escape .
In fact , as Nature explains , the very culture of secrecy and obedience that characterizes China is a “ perfect storm ” for cover-ups and biohazard accidents .
From Nature : But worries surround the Chinese lab , too .
The SARS virus has escaped from high-level containment facilities in Beijing multiple times , notes Richard Ebright , a molecular biologist at Rutgers University in Piscataway , New Jersey .
Tim Trevan , founder of CHROME Biosafety and Biosecurity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that an open culture is important to keeping BSL-4 labs safe , and he questions how easy this will be in China , where society emphasizes hierarchy .
Also contained in the Nature warning is a note about how scientists are concerned China is using these labs to develop bioweapons : Ebright is not convinced of the need for more than one BSL-4 lab in mainland China .
He suspects that the expansion there is a reaction to the networks in the United States and Europe , which he says are also unwarranted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that such excess capacity is for the potential development of bioweapons .
“ These facilities are inherently dual use , ” he says .
The prospect of ramping up opportunities to inject monkeys with pathogens also worries , rather than excites , him : “ They can run , they can scratch , they can bite.
” China tried to develop a bioweapon to target human beings , and it just bit them in the ass The bottom line ?
China tried to develop a highly infectious , extremely dangerous bioweapon that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , most likely .
But their sloppy lab procedures resulted in the virus escaping their own BSL-4 facilities and infecting local populations .
This is now the most likely scenario that ’ s emerging : An engineered bioweapon , but an accidental release in a domestic lab .
That ’ s what happens when you play with fire .
Sometimes you get burned .
Listen to my emergency broadcast from Brighteon.com for more details .
Follow all my podcasts and videos on this urgent topic at the HRR channel on Brighteon : See @ @ @ @ @ @ @

REVENGE of the 12 MONKEYS: Nature Science Journal Warned about “Pathogens Escaping” Wuhan Level-4 Biosafety Lab (BSL-4) Before Coronavirus Outbreak; Infected Monkeys Bite, Scratch Researchers
There is a level-4 biosafety laboratory in Wuhan, China, where microbiologists study and develop genetically engineered biological weapons. And in 2017, the science journal Nature warned the world about "pathogens escaping" and infecting the world. It now appears that scenario has unfolded exactly as feared.
"Some scientists outside China worry about pathogens escaping, and the addition of a biological dimension to geopolitical tensions between China and other nations," warned NATURE in a February, 2017 article. "But Chinese microbiologists are celebrating their entrance to the elite cadre empowered to wrestle with the world’s greatest biological threats."
The communist Chinese government, known for bullying the world while lying about its own genetic engineering weapons experiments on humans, claimed its BSL-4 laboratories would "benefit the world."
"The lab was certified as meeting the standards and criteria of BSL-4 by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) in January," reports Nature. Which means, of course, that the lab has no safety standards whatsoever and the entire "accreditation" is a fraud. We know this because many accreditations in China are fraudulent, even across the food and supplements industry and "organics," where organic foods from China are routinely found to be contaminated with pesticides and heavy metals, as confirmed in our own mass spec laboratory in Texas.
Nature explains: "BSL-4 is the highest level of biocontainment: its criteria include filtering air and treating water and waste before they leave the laboratory, and stipulating that researchers change clothes and shower before and after using lab facilities."
You can be sure these procedures are not being followed, as the very culture of communist China is one of cutting corners, deceiving regulators and cheating on every way possible. There is a zero probability that China's BSL-4 biohazard facilities are fully compliant with safety regulations.
Here's a photo of Chinese virologists from the Wuhan Virology Institute wearing hazmat suits:
The Seafood Market is a cover story
"The Wuhan National Biosafety Laboratory is located about 20 miles away from the Huanan Seafood Market," reports the UK Daily Mail, which also publishes this map showing the geographic proximity of the two:
The UK Daily Mail also writes that a SARS virus "escaped in a leak from another [Chinese] lab in 2004... Chinese officials worked to improve safety, but also to expand the country's capacity to continue to study the very virus its lab had let out."
Did you catch that? The lab allowed SARS to escape so they could study its pandemic effects on the population at large.
In these Chinese labs, scientists there are intentionally infecting monkeys with the coronavirus to see what happens. As the UK Daily Mail writes, this is a very dangerous endeavor, since monkeys often attack researchers (which is understandable, considering they are being murdered by the unethical scientists there):
Studying the behaviour of a virus like 209-nCoV and developing treatments or vaccines for it requires infecting these research monkeys, an important step before human testing.
Monkeys are unpredictable though, warned Ebright.
'They can run, they can scratch they can bite,' he said, and the viruses they carry would go where their feet, nails and teeth do.
The same Chinese labs studying coronavirus allowed SARS to escape
These Chinese labs have a history of allowing deadly pathogens to escape. In fact, as Nature explains, the very culture of secrecy and obedience that characterizes China is a "perfect storm" for cover-ups and biohazard accidents. From Nature:
But worries surround the Chinese lab, too. The SARS virus has escaped from high-level containment facilities in Beijing multiple times, notes Richard Ebright, a molecular biologist at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey. Tim Trevan, founder of CHROME Biosafety and Biosecurity Consulting in Damascus, Maryland, says that an open culture is important to keeping BSL-4 labs safe, and he questions how easy this will be in China, where society emphasizes hierarchy.
Also contained in the Nature warning is a note about how scientists are concerned China is using these labs to develop bioweapons:
Ebright is not convinced of the need for more than one BSL-4 lab in mainland China. He suspects that the expansion there is a reaction to the networks in the United States and Europe, which he says are also unwarranted. He adds that governments will assume that such excess capacity is for the potential development of bioweapons.
“These facilities are inherently dual use,” he says. The prospect of ramping up opportunities to inject monkeys with pathogens also worries, rather than excites, him: “They can run, they can scratch, they can bite.”
China tried to develop a bioweapon to target human beings, and it just bit them in the ass
The bottom line? China tried to develop a highly infectious, extremely dangerous bioweapon that could be used to attack the United States, most likely. But their sloppy lab procedures resulted in the virus escaping their own BSL-4 facilities and infecting local populations. This is now the most likely scenario that's emerging: An engineered bioweapon, but an accidental release in a domestic lab.
That's what happens when you play with fire. Sometimes you get burned.
Listen to my emergency broadcast from Brighteon.com for more details.
Follow all my podcasts and videos on this urgent topic at the HRR channel on Brighteon:
Brighteon.com/channel/hrreport
See more breaking news videos at Brighteon.com.


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Ebola-infected woman crosses America's open border and dies in a U.S. hospital... "human weapons" in

Ebola-infected woman crosses America's open border and dies in a U.S. hospital... "human weapons" infected with Ebola are being sent into the USA

( Natural News ) There ’ s still no formidable wall protecting America ’ s southern border from continued invasion , which means that “ migrants ” and “ refugees ” – let ’ s call these people what they really are : illegals – continue to flood into our country like a broken fire hydrant .
And some of them , disturbing new reports indicate , are bringing with them deadly Ebola infections that could create a national health nightmare .
A case-in-point was a 41-year-old woman from the Democratic Republic of the Congo ( DRC ) who died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Border Patrol reportedly took the woman into custody after it was revealed that she had “ a pre-existing medical condition , ” after which she “ vomited ” before dying from “ acute kidney failure.
” Upon analysis , it was determined that the woman was infected with Ebola , a deadly illness that has the potential to snowball into a national or even global pandemic if it isn ’ t quickly identified and quarantined .
In this case , initial screening determined that this woman was sick , but for some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracted medical personnel , and transferred to the Lincoln Juarez Bridge for additional immigration processing and overnight holding.
” The very next day , which just so happened to be Christmas morning , the woman began to suffer “ abdominal pain ” that eventually caused her to throw-up .
Border Patrol immediately contacted emergency medical services ( EMS ) , which came and transported the woman to the Laredo Medical Center for a medical evaluation , where she quickly died .
“ The subject ’ s health declined rapidly and she passed away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports , though the Webb County Medical Examiner ’ s Office ( WCMEO ) ruled the death as not suspicious since she had a “ pre-existing medical condition.
” But what this office and others involved failed to reveal was that this “ pre-existing medical condition ” was deadly Ebola , possibly out of fear that it might create mass panic .
“ The Ebola virus disease ( EVD ) is a serious illness characterized by fever , severe vomiting and diarrhea , and , in severe cases , multi-organ failure requiring mechanical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warns the National Center for Biotechnology Information on its website .
“ People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying – probably from severe kidney damage – within a year of leaving hospital , ” Reuters has also reported .
It almost seems like the “ authorities ” WANT to trigger an Ebola pandemic Ebola is a pretty serious health condition , in other words , and one that ’ s far riskier than , say , measles , which our government is constantly fear-mongering about in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccinated – or , in the case of California , using as an excuse to force people to get vaccinated .
But somehow when it comes to illegal invaders , all bets are off as anyone is welcome by these same leftists into our country , regardless of their “ pre-existing medical conditions.
” Furthermore , nobody on the vaccine-loving left is calling for “ refugees ” and “ migrants ” to be forcibly vaccinated in the same way as California children are by vaccine liars like Richard Pan , who single-handedly led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s religious and philosophical vaccine exemption provisions .
Meanwhile , Ebola is spilling over in the United States and you ’ d be hard-pressed to even learn about it from the mainstream media , let alone be informed about how to try to protect yourself from its deadly scourge .
Somehow , it ’ s no big deal for illegals to bring deadly diseases into America , but if you ’ re an American citizen who objects to “ mandatory ” vaccination , then the left wants to throw you in prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ebola and new vaccine is big money maker , ” notes one Infowars commenter about the sinister nature of these latest developments .
“ Let in a few infected people to scare everyone .
Maybe they can legally force it on everyone if enough cases emerge .
Can ’ t trust them.
” For more related news , be sure to check out Deception.news .

Ebola-infected woman crosses America’s open border and dies in a U.S. hospital… “human weapons” infected with Ebola are being sent into the USA
There's still no formidable wall protecting America's southern border from continued invasion, which means that "migrants" and "refugees" – let's call these people what they really are:– continue to flood into our country like a broken fire hydrant. And some of them, disturbing new reports indicate , are bringing with themthat could create a national health nightmare.
A case-in-point was a 41-year-old woman from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who died recently after entering the country via Texas. Border Patrol reportedly took the woman into custody after it was revealed that she had "a pre-existing medical condition," after which she "vomited" before dying from "acute kidney failure."
Upon analysis, it was determined that the woman was infected with Ebola, a deadly illness that has the potential to snowball into a national or even global pandemic if it isn't quickly identified and quarantined. In this case, initial screening determined that this woman was sick, but for some reason she was "cleared by on-site contracted medical personnel, and transferred to the Lincoln Juarez Bridge for additional immigration processing and overnight holding."
The very next day, which just so happened to be Christmas morning, the woman began to suffer "abdominal pain" that eventually caused her to throw-up. Border Patrol immediately contacted emergency medical services (EMS), which came and transported the woman to the Laredo Medical Center for a medical evaluation, where she quickly died.
"The subject's health declined rapidly and she passed away at the hospital," according to reports, though the Webb County Medical Examiner's Office (WCMEO) ruled the death as not suspicious since she had a "pre-existing medical condition." But what this office and others involved failed to reveal was that this "pre-existing medical condition" was deadly Ebola, possibly out of fear that it might create mass panic.
"The Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a serious illness characterized by fever, severe vomiting and diarrhea, and, in severe cases, multi-organ failure requiring mechanical ventilation and renal replacement therapy," warns the National Center for Biotechnology Information on its website.
"People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying – probably from severe kidney damage – within a year of leaving hospital," Reuters has also reported.
It almost seems like the "authorities" WANT to trigger an Ebola pandemic
Ebola is a pretty serious health condition, in other words, and one that's far riskier than, say, measles, which our government is constantly fear-mongering about in order to scare the American public into getting vaccinated – or, in the case of California, using as an excuse to force people to get vaccinated.
But somehow when it comes to illegal invaders, all bets are off as anyone is welcome by these same leftists into our country, regardless of their "pre-existing medical conditions." Furthermore, nobody on the vaccine-loving left is calling for "refugees" and "migrants" to be forcibly vaccinated in the same way as California children are by vaccine liars like Richard Pan, who single-handedly led the crusade to eliminate the Golden State's religious and philosophical vaccine exemption provisions.
Meanwhile, Ebola is spilling over in the United States and you'd be hard-pressed to even learn about it from the mainstream media, let alone be informed about how to try to protect yourself from its deadly scourge. Somehow, it's no big deal for illegals to bring deadly diseases into America, but if you're an American citizen who objects to "mandatory" vaccination, then the left wants to throw you in prison.
"CDC holds a patent on Ebola and new vaccine is big money maker," notes one Infowars commenter about the sinister nature of these latest developments. "Let in a few infected people to scare everyone. Maybe they can legally force it on everyone if enough cases emerge. Can't trust them."
For more related news, be sure to check out Deception.news.
Sources for this article include:
Infowars.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Pharma exec gets a mere 66 months in prison for bribing doctors to overprescribe deadly, habit-formi

( Natural News ) One of the worst drug epidemics in the history of America was caused not by small-time dealers and local pushers selling illegal substances on street corners , but by licensed physicians and primary care providers .
Opioids have killed as many or more people in the 2000s as crack and heroin did in the 1970s and 1980s , and in fact , the epidemic of death continues to this day — though the Trump administration is finally making some progress to combat it .
As The National Sentinel reported this month , after 30 years of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers are finally falling for the first time .
In all , total drug overdoses from opioids have declined about 5 percent from a year ago , the first such decline since 1990 .
But there is much more to be done , of course , and that includes holding those who created this hellish nightmare responsible .
Alas , our warped system of justice — such as it is — may not be up to the task .
Millions of Americans who lived through the financial crisis probably recall that not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was jailed in the aftermath , despite running organizations seemingly dedicated to perpetuating a criminal fraud on nearly every counter-party and client .
But when Americans look back at the opioid crisis , they ’ ll remember that at least one executive of a major opioid manufacturer and distributor was sentenced to a fairly weighty sentence – five-and-a-half years ( 66 months ) in federal prison – for an illegal kickback scheme that effectively involved bribing doctors to prescribe potentially lethal doses of fentanyl .
The company , Insys , packaged under brand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was made from the same super-powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for tens of thousands of deaths across the United States .
And sorry to disagree , but 5 years in prison for Insys founder John Kapoor — he ’ ll be out in three , probably , if he lives that long — is not nearly enough for a man who is probably responsible for a hefty share of those OD deaths .
This is murder , nothing less According to reports , Kapoor was sentenced last week after being prosecuted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a racketeering law passed decades ago to give the Justice Department more legal authority to prosecute the Mafia .
Kapoor will join seven other Insys executives who ’ ve already received prison time for their role in the company ’ s illegal activities spreading deadly synthetic opioids to unsuspecting doctors and their patients .
Included in their scheme were “ ruthless ” sales tactics aimed at getting doctors to prescribe more and more of their drug .
That said , not all doctors were saints : Many took money in the form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killing people .
They too , are now being prosecuted for their roles .
Some have already been sentenced to jail .
On Thursday , Alec Burlakoff , the company ’ s former sales manager and one of the government ’ s key cooperating witnesses , accepted a plea deal of 26 months in prison .
And while many of these sentences are light by our standards , at least pharmacy executives are being prosecuted .
That , in and of itself , is noteworthy , NewsTarget reported .
“ Under the company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prescribed large quantities of the drug could earn up to $ 125,000 a year in speaking fees , ” the website reported .
In order to profit off of death , the company relied on what Kapoor called “ PHD ” sales associates — people who were “ poor , hungry , and desperate ” or , alternately , “ poor , hungry and dumb.
” According to documents prosecutors discovered in the course of their investigation , Kapoor methodically tracked profits .
Spreadsheets calculating ROI — return on investment — noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every $ 1 a doctor received .
Meanwhile , the families of those who lost their loved ones to his dangerous drug are probably not happy with his sentence , either .

Pharma exec gets a mere 66 months in prison for bribing doctors to overprescribe deadly, habit-forming opioids
One of the worst drug epidemics in the history of America was caused not by small-time dealers and local pushers selling illegal substances on street corners, but by licensed physicians and primary care providers.
Opioids have killed as many or more people in the 2000s as crack and heroin did in the 1970s and 1980s, and in fact, the epidemic of death continues to this day — though the Trump administration is finally making some progress to combat it.
As The National Sentinel reported this month, after 30 years of escalating deaths from opioid overdoses, the numbers are finally falling for the first time. In all, total drug overdoses from opioids have declined about 5 percent from a year ago, the first such decline since 1990.
But there is much more to be done, of course, and that includes holding those who created this hellish nightmare responsible.
Alas, our warped system of justice — such as it is — may not be up to the task.
As Zero Hedge reported Friday:
Millions of Americans who lived through the financial crisis probably recall that not a single executive of a major investment bank was jailed in the aftermath, despite running organizations seemingly dedicated to perpetuating a criminal fraud on nearly every counter-party and client.
But when Americans look back at the opioid crisis, they'll remember that at least one executive of a major opioid manufacturer and distributor was sentenced to a fairly weighty sentence - five-and-a-half years (66 months) in federal prison - for an illegal kickback scheme that effectively involved bribing doctors to prescribe potentially lethal doses of fentanyl.
The company, Insys, packaged under brand name Subsys, sold a painkiller that was made from the same super-powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for tens of thousands of deaths across the United States.
And sorry to disagree, but 5 years in prison for Insys founder John Kapoor — he’ll be out in three, probably, if he lives that long — is not nearly enough for a man who is probably responsible for a hefty share of those OD deaths.
This is murder, nothing less
According to reports, Kapoor was sentenced last week after being prosecuted in the U.S. under the RICO Act, a racketeering law passed decades ago to give the Justice Department more legal authority to prosecute the Mafia.
Kapoor will join seven other Insys executives who’ve already received prison time for their role in the company’s illegal activities spreading deadly synthetic opioids to unsuspecting doctors and their patients.
Included in their scheme were “ruthless” sales tactics aimed at getting doctors to prescribe more and more of their drug.
That said, not all doctors were saints: Many took money in the form of kickbacks for overprescribing medications that were killing people. They too, are now being prosecuted for their roles. Some have already been sentenced to jail.
On Thursday, Alec Burlakoff, the company’s former sales manager and one of the government’s key cooperating witnesses, accepted a plea deal of 26 months in prison. And while many of these sentences are light by our standards, at least pharmacy executives are being prosecuted. That, in and of itself, is noteworthy, NewsTarget reported.
“Under the company's kick-back scheme, doctors who prescribed large quantities of the drug could earn up to $125,000 a year in speaking fees,” the website reported.
In order to profit off of death, the company relied on what Kapoor called “PHD” sales associates — people who were “poor, hungry, and desperate” or, alternately, “poor, hungry and dumb.”
According to documents prosecutors discovered in the course of their investigation, Kapoor methodically tracked profits. Spreadsheets calculating ROI — return on investment — noted that he wanted $2 in sales for every $1 a doctor received.
Meanwhile, the families of those who lost their loved ones to his dangerous drug are probably not happy with his sentence, either.
Sources include:
ZeroHedge.com
TheNationalSentinel.com
NewsTarget.com


naturalnews--2020-01-26--California Democrats introduce bill to protect pedophiles who lure and sexually abuse innocent child

( Natural News ) A handful of leftist politicians in California recently introduced a new bill that they claim will “ end blatant discrimination against LGBT young people regarding California ’ s sex offender registry.
” But the devil is in the details , as the bill would actually protect adult sex offenders who prey upon and assault minors .
State Senator Scott Wiener ( D-San Francisco ) and Assemblywoman Susan Eggman ( D-Stockton ) reportedly co-introduced the legislation , dubbed Senate Bill 145 , which would explicitly exempt sexual predators who are within 10 years of age of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as sex offenders in the state ’ s official database .
As it currently stands in California , cases of illegal sexual intercourse between teenagers age 15 and over and others within 10 years of their age are treated on a case-by-case basis , and don ’ t necessarily require , in every case , that the older partners register as sex offenders .
But the same isn ’ t true for other illegal sexual acts between adults and minors , including sexual relations between homosexuals and children as well as transgenders and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a person convicted of certain offenses involving minors to seek discretionary relief from the duty to register if the person is not more than 10 years older than the minor , ” SB 145 states .
So , a 20-year-old homosexual can now get away with molesting a 10-year-old boy in California because prosecuting this adult offender would constitute “ blatant discrimination against LGBT young people ?
” Under the guise of trying to stop “ blatant discrimination against LGBT young people , ” the far-left politicians behind SB 145 are basically trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many of whom are obsessed with children and thus qualify as LGBTQPs – the P representing pedophilia .
Under SB 145 , a hypothetical scenario involving a 20-year-old homosexual who rapes a 10-year-old boy would potentially result in the courts deciding that the 20-year-old was simply “ expressing himself ” by taking advantage of an underage child .
Consequently , this 20-year-old pervert could potentially be let off the hook and not be required to register in the sex offender database – because having to do so might hurt his feelings .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 145 , which is merely a cover for normalizing LGBTQP perversion in the name of combatting “ discrimination.
” It is somehow more important in 2020 to protect the feelings of LGBTQPs than the innocent children they routinely target with their sexual perversions .
“ It ’ s not ‘ discrimination ’ to arrest someone and charge [ him ] with sexually abusing a minor if in fact there is evidence of the crime , ” reports The National Sentinel , noting that “ all this legislation comes down to ” is pandering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be okay for adults to abuse kids , sexually , Period.
” “ It ’ s not discriminatory to make them register as sex offenders , regardless of their sexual orientation … Unless , of course , you ’ re a lunatic pervert yourself and a Democrat , ” this independent news outlet further contends .
Some of the biggest and most flagrant domestic terrorists in our country today are perverts like Senator Wiener , who on his state-run website is seen posing for photos with drag queens , many of whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as California continues to drown in human urine and feces , suffer from an endless stream of illegal immigration , and burn to a crisp in out-of-control wildfires , the only thing its Democratic establishment is willing to do is pander to the Cult of LGBTQP with outrageous legislation that protects child predators while putting California ’ s children at risk of rape , molestation , or worse .
To keep up with the latest LGBTQP perversions being pushed not just in California but all across American society , be sure to check @ @ @

California Democrats introduce bill to protect pedophiles who lure and sexually abuse innocent children
A handful of leftist politicians in California recently introduced a new bill that they claim will "end blatant discrimination against LGBT young people regarding California's sex offender registry." But the devil is in the details, as the bill would actually protectsex offenders who prey upon and assault minors.
State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Assemblywoman Susan Eggman (D-Stockton) reportedly co-introduced the legislation, dubbed Senate Bill 145, which would explicitly exempt sexual predators who are within 10 years of age of their minor victims from automatically having to register as sex offenders in the state's official database.
As it currently stands in California, cases of illegal sexual intercourse between teenagers age 15 and over and others within 10 years of their age are treated on a case-by-case basis, and don't necessarily require, in every case, that the older partners register as sex offenders. But the same isn't true for other illegal sexual acts between adults and minors, including sexual relations between homosexuals and children as well as transgenders and children.
"This bill would authorize a person convicted of certain offenses involving minors to seek discretionary relief from the duty to register if the person is not more than 10 years older than the minor," SB 145 states.
So, a 20-year-old homosexual can now get away with molesting a 10-year-old boy in California because prosecuting this adult offender would constitute "blatant discrimination against LGBT young people?"
Under the guise of trying to stop "blatant discrimination against LGBT young people," the far-left politicians behind SB 145 are basically trying to legalize child rape by LGBTQ perverts, many of whom are obsessed with children and thus qualify as LGBTQPs – the P representing pedophilia.
Under SB 145, a hypothetical scenario involving a 20-year-old homosexual who rapes a 10-year-old boy would potentially result in the courts deciding that the 20-year-old was simply "expressing himself" by taking advantage of an underage child. Consequently, this 20-year-old pervert could potentially be let off the hook and not be required to register in the sex offender database – because having to do so might hurt his feelings.
This is the disturbing essence of SB 145, which is merely a cover for normalizing LGBTQP perversion in the name of combatting "discrimination." It is somehow more important in 2020 to protect the feelings of LGBTQPs than the innocent children they routinely target with their sexual perversions.
"It's not 'discrimination' to arrest someone and charge [him] with sexually abusing a minor if in fact there is evidence of the crime," reports The National Sentinel, noting that "all this legislation comes down to" is pandering to LGBTQP perverts who "think it should be okay for adults to abuse kids, sexually, Period."
"It's not discriminatory to make them register as sex offenders, regardless of their sexual orientation ... Unless, of course, you're a lunatic pervert yourself and a Democrat," this independent news outlet further contends.
Some of the biggest and most flagrant domestic terrorists in our country today are perverts like Senator Wiener, who on his state-run website is seen posing for photos with drag queens, many of whom are also pervert child molesters.
Even as California continues to drown in human urine and feces, suffer from an endless stream of illegal immigration, and burn to a crisp in out-of-control wildfires, the only thing its Democratic establishment is willing to do is pander to the Cult of LGBTQP with outrageous legislation that protects child predators while putting California's children at risk of rape, molestation, or worse.
To keep up with the latest LGBTQP perversions being pushed not just in California but all across American society, be sure to check out Evil.news.
Sources for this article include:
TheNationalSentinel.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Utah bans “conversion therapy” for minor children who may have no idea what ‘LGBTQ’ even is

( Natural News ) Utah has become the first truly conservative state to implement regulations banning “ conversion therapy ” for “ LGBTQ ” children after it received backing from the influential Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( Mormons ) .
As reported by the UK ’ s Daily Mail , Utah ’ s ban of the “ discredited practice ” makes it the 19th state to do so and , because of its deep conservative leanings , paves the way for other right-leaning states to do so as well , according to advocates .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope , ” sand Shannon Minter , the legal director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights .
Her group is hoping that other purple or red states will now follow suit .
Already lawmakers in Virginia , Texas and Kentucky are considering banning the practice .
Conversion therapy is a practice used to try to change sexual orientation or gender identity .
Many people who have been through it say it deepened feelings of depression and increased thoughts of suicide .
“ This measure will save lives , ” said Republican Rep. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rule .
Hall praised the state for implementing it , noting that it not only prohibits a dangerous practice but also provides protections for healthcare professionals .
The rule was implemented after state officials adopted changes that had the support of the Mormon Church , whose leaders had refused to support an earlier version that did not contain certain exceptions for clergy .
According to reports , the rule bans therapists in Utah from subjecting LGBTQ minors to a practice the American Psychological Association said is not science-based and is detrimental to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Nevertheless , there was some resistance to the rule .
Critics said it would lead some parents away from trying to get help for children who believe they have “ unwanted ” gay feelings , as well as preventing therapists from even bringing up the subject of sexuality with their child patients .
Our founders never wanted the legislative process to become politicized The rule was seen as a dichotomy of sorts for the Mormon Church .
The faith does not support same-sex marriage and teaches that intimate same-sex marriages are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implores members to show kindness and compassion to LGBTQ persons .
A majority of state lawmakers and some two-thirds of Utah ’ s 3.1 million people are members of the Mormon Church , so clearly it holds much sway over policy- and lawmaking .
Church officials and parishioners supported the new rule banning conversion therapy after receiving assurances that church leaders and members who provide counseling and therapy would be able to also provide spiritual counseling for parishioners and families .
But again , not everyone is supportive of Utah ’ s ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As Natural News reported , more than 30 former homosexuals and transgendered persons protested a proposed ban in California in 2018 because they say it actually works .
( Related : “ Pro-choice ” California doesn ’ t believe GAY people should have a choice at all – counseling professionals to be fined and jailed . )
“ I did not want to be gay , ” said Christian pastor Jim Domen , who told a crowd how conversion therapy helped him to marry his wife and have children .
“ Please do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have helped people like me.
” Another former gay man , Equipped to Love co-founder Ken Williams , shared a similar story .
He also warned that the ban would make it harder for people who did not want to be LGTBQ to receive treatment .
A ban “ actually takes away rights from those who are questioning their sexuality , ” Williams said , adding , “ We don ’ t want to see an America where the government is controlling how people identify sexually.
” California banned conversion therapy in 2012 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Domen were protesting criminalized therapy aimed at helping people who did not want to be gay .
This is what happens , though , when authoritarian politicians use the legislative process to implement their political objectives rather than create as few as laws as are needed to keep order and govern .

Utah bans “conversion therapy” for minor children who may have no idea what ‘LGBTQ’ even is
Utah has become the first truly conservative state to implement regulations banning “conversion therapy” for “LGBTQ” children after it received backing from the influential Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).
As reported by the UK’s Daily Mail, Utah’s ban of the “discredited practice” makes it the 19th state to do so and, because of its deep conservative leanings, paves the way for other right-leaning states to do so as well, according to advocates.
“It’s really given people a lot of hope,” sand Shannon Minter, the legal director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
Her group is hoping that other purple or red states will now follow suit. Already lawmakers in Virginia, Texas and Kentucky are considering banning the practice.
The Daily Mail notes:
Conversion therapy is a practice used to try to change sexual orientation or gender identity. Many people who have been through it say it deepened feelings of depression and increased thoughts of suicide.
“This measure will save lives,” said Republican Rep. Craig Hall, the original sponsor of the rule.
Hall praised the state for implementing it, noting that it not only prohibits a dangerous practice but also provides protections for healthcare professionals.
The rule was implemented after state officials adopted changes that had the support of the Mormon Church, whose leaders had refused to support an earlier version that did not contain certain exceptions for clergy.
According to reports, the rule bans therapists in Utah from subjecting LGBTQ minors to a practice the American Psychological Association said is not science-based and is detrimental to the mental health of those who tried it.
Nevertheless, there was some resistance to the rule. Critics said it would lead some parents away from trying to get help for children who believe they have “unwanted” gay feelings, as well as preventing therapists from even bringing up the subject of sexuality with their child patients.
Our founders never wanted the legislative process to become politicized
The rule was seen as a dichotomy of sorts for the Mormon Church. The faith does not support same-sex marriage and teaches that intimate same-sex marriages are sinful. However, the church also implores members to show kindness and compassion to LGBTQ persons.
A majority of state lawmakers and some two-thirds of Utah’s 3.1 million people are members of the Mormon Church, so clearly it holds much sway over policy- and lawmaking.
Church officials and parishioners supported the new rule banning conversion therapy after receiving assurances that church leaders and members who provide counseling and therapy would be able to also provide spiritual counseling for parishioners and families.
But again, not everyone is supportive of Utah’s ban or similar bans in other states. As Natural News reported, more than 30 former homosexuals and transgendered persons protested a proposed ban in California in 2018 because they say it actually works. (Related: “Pro-choice” California doesn’t believe GAY people should have a choice at all – counseling professionals to be fined and jailed.)
“I did not want to be gay,” said Christian pastor Jim Domen, who told a crowd how conversion therapy helped him to marry his wife and have children. “Please do not take away professional help programs that have helped people like me.”
Another former gay man, Equipped to Love co-founder Ken Williams, shared a similar story. He also warned that the ban would make it harder for people who did not want to be LGTBQ to receive treatment.
A ban “actually takes away rights from those who are questioning their sexuality,” Williams said, adding, “We don’t want to see an America where the government is controlling how people identify sexually.”
California banned conversion therapy in 2012, but the proposed law Williams and Domen were protesting criminalized therapy aimed at helping people who did not want to be gay.
This is what happens, though, when authoritarian politicians use the legislative process to implement their political objectives rather than create as few as laws as are needed to keep order and govern.
Sources include:
NaturalNews.com
DailyMail.co.uk


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Microplastics have reached farmland; experts say recycled wastewater and garbage are to blame

( Natural News ) Plastic waste is an ongoing environmental concern .
Yet while people attempt to reduce plastic pollution by making more eco-friendly lifestyle choices , the problem persists .
Microplastics , which are very small pieces of plastic similar in size to a grain of rice or are too small to be seen by the naked eye , pollute both sea and land .
Animals that are part of the food chain can accidentally consume microplastics , endangering their lives and the lives of their predators , which often include humans .
Several studies have already tackled the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but researchers are concerned about another issue that ’ s being ignored : microplastics in biosolids used as fertilizer in farms .
Microplastics have also been linked to organ damage .
The plastic fragments can leach toxic chemicals that negatively affect growth , immune function and reproductive health .
According to researchers from the Norwegian Institute of Water Research , as many as 730,000 tons of microplastics are added to farmlands in North America and Europe every year .
After assessing agricultural spaces and landfills , the researchers reported that the former often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste in agricultural spaces come from garbage and recycled water .
Plastics in biosolids ( also known as biosludge ) come from the following sources : • Synthetic fibers ( e.g.
, cleaning wipes or lint from the laundry ) Biosolids account for a huge part of microplastic contamination .
This is fertilizer made using treated sewage , and it ’ s about as disgusting as it sounds .
In Australia alone , as many as 19,000 tons of microplastics are applied to farmland every year from biosolids .
One big problem is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which makes the problem worse by breaking down particles .
The smaller these particles become , the more areas they can penetrate , getting into the food chain at the lowest point possible and being easily transported upward .
Those measuring in the nanometer range , for example , can cross a cell membrane .
Scientists aren ’ t sure how all these microplastics are affecting agricultural ecosystems , but it can ’ t be good .
Ecologists have expressed frustration at the lack of awareness about this issue and the resulting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s also a relatively new problem in the sense that long-term studies can ’ t show us the true extent of the danger .
Mark Browne , an ecologist from the University of NSW , said that hidden microplastic buildup is allowing hazardous chemicals to make their way into the food chain .
He stated : “ We ’ ve shown these tiny particles of plastic last for a long period of time , and they can be accumulated by organisms and they can transfer from point of entry into organisms ’ tissues.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ professor Martyn Futter told Australia ’ s ABC that people are failing to consider what happens to these biosolids after they ’ re used on land .
He said that the endocrine disruptors and carcinogens in the plastics can leak out and adversely affect soil .
Why isn ’ t the problem of microplastics in biosolids – and even biosludge use itself – getting the kind of headlines microplastics in oceans have attracted ?

Microplastics have reached farmland; experts say recycled wastewater and garbage are to blame
Plastic waste is an ongoing environmental concern. Yet while people attempt to reduce plastic pollution by making more eco-friendly lifestyle choices, the problem persists.
Microplastics, which are very small pieces of plastic similar in size to a grain of rice or are too small to be seen by the naked eye, pollute both sea and land. Animals that are part of the food chain can accidentally consume microplastics, endangering their lives and the lives of their predators, which often include humans.
Several studies have already tackled the effect of microplastics on aquatic life, but researchers are concerned about another issue that’s being ignored: microplastics in biosolids used as fertilizer in farms.
Microplastics have also been linked to organ damage. The plastic fragments can leach toxic chemicals that negatively affect growth, immune function and reproductive health.
According to researchers from the Norwegian Institute of Water Research, as many as 730,000 tons of microplastics are added to farmlands in North America and Europe every year.
After assessing agricultural spaces and landfills, the researchers reported that the former often has the most plastic contamination. Plastic waste in agricultural spaces come from garbage and recycled water.
Plastics in biosolids (also known as biosludge) come from the following sources:
Microbeads from cleaning products
Plastic garbage
Rubber debris from tires
Synthetic fibers (e.g., cleaning wipes or lint from the laundry)
Biosolids are helping microplastics contaminate the earth
Biosolids account for a huge part of microplastic contamination. This is fertilizer made using treated sewage, and it’s about as disgusting as it sounds. In Australia alone, as many as 19,000 tons of microplastics are applied to farmland every year from biosolids.
One big problem is that much of the biosludge is treated, which makes the problem worse by breaking down particles. The smaller these particles become, the more areas they can penetrate, getting into the food chain at the lowest point possible and being easily transported upward. Those measuring in the nanometer range, for example, can cross a cell membrane.
Scientists aren’t sure how all these microplastics are affecting agricultural ecosystems, but it can’t be good. Ecologists have expressed frustration at the lack of awareness about this issue and the resulting dearth of research funding. It’s also a relatively new problem in the sense that long-term studies can’t show us the true extent of the danger.
Mark Browne, an ecologist from the University of NSW, said that hidden microplastic buildup is allowing hazardous chemicals to make their way into the food chain. He stated: "We've shown these tiny particles of plastic last for a long period of time, and they can be accumulated by organisms and they can transfer from point of entry into organisms' tissues."
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences associate professor Martyn Futter told Australia’s ABC that people are failing to consider what happens to these biosolids after they’re used on land. He said that the endocrine disruptors and carcinogens in the plastics can leak out and adversely affect soil.
Why isn’t the problem of microplastics in biosolids – and even biosludge use itself – getting the kind of headlines microplastics in oceans have attracted?
Sources:
ABC.Net.au
NIVA.no
CBC.ca
Independent.ie


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Big Pharma giants meet in San Francisco and are stunned at the total collapse of society they've hel

Big Pharma giants meet in San Francisco and are stunned at the total collapse of society they've helped create

( Natural News ) There comes a point when greedily amassing all the monetary wealth you possibly can through any means possible leaves you with nothing in the end because you destroyed everything of value that was actually worth buying .
This is what the pharmaceutical kingpins are discovering on the streets of San Francisco , one of America ’ s most iconic cities , which has become a vanquished wasteland of addiction , homelessness and filth .
During the recent JP Morgan Health Care Conference that took place there , pharmaceutical drug lords and banking moguls alike were reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has descended into third-world “ slum ” status , on par with a place like Mumbai , India , or Manila , Philippines .
According to Steve Ubl , the head of an association that represents the pharmaceutical cartels , visitors to this annual conference are increasingly disgusted by what they witness in San Francisco with each passing year , as the city descends further and further into a hellish abyss .
“ It comes up with our members every year , ” Ubl is quoted as saying .
“ It gets worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost .
It ’ s outrageous.
” Part of the problem is that pharmaceutical fat cats have made themselves obscenely wealthy by peddling synthetic poisons as “ medicine.
” And while they ’ re in San Francisco hobnobbing with other gaudy greed-bags , they have to walk around junkies giving themselves injections on the streets , or pooping on the sidewalk .
Big Pharma , as our readers well know , is the epitome of everything that ’ s wrong in this country , including the growing wealth disparity between the haves and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amplified in a place like San Francisco , which is why some companies such as Oracle are considering holding their conferences elsewhere .
“ The health-care industry ’ s premier event , a celebration of innovation and money to be made , also highlights San Francisco ’ s vast wealth disparities as well-to-do attendees hobnob at parties while stepping around people living in cardboard boxes , ” reports Bloomberg .
“ This year ’ s confab comes as the city is grappling with heightened attention on its troubles , with its homeless crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump lashing out at California ’ s policies.
” The lives destroyed by Big Pharma are part of the reason why San Francisco is the way it is While there are many reasons why America is becoming a third-world s***hole , one that often goes unnoticed is the utter destruction caused by Big Pharma .
Not only are Americans being financially raped by this corrupt industry , but the addiction its “ medicines ” cause is a big reason why many people go out of their minds and end up living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlimited third-world “ immigration ” in “ sanctuary ” areas like San Francisco and you have a recipe for total societal collapse , which is exactly what ’ s happening there and elsewhere – in “ red ” and “ blue ” states alike , it ’ s important to note .
It ’ s easy for so-called “ conservatives ” to bash places like California for their grotesque policies that disenfranchise the middle class while catering to illegal aliens .
But what ’ s not so easy is acknowledging the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largely been pandering to Big Pharma , which is destroying lives with toxic pills , chemical-laden vaccines , and revolving-door politics that restrict Americans from accessing natural things that would actually help them such as raw milk , cannabis ( marijuana ) , kratom ( mitragyna speciosa ) , to name some of the biggest targets .
How does this all relate to what ’ s going on in San Francisco , you might be asking yourself ?
Consider the fact that down-and-out people from other areas of the country , which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been flocking to places like California for decades due to nice weather and loose restrictions on homelessness , not to mention the fact that California doesn ’ t restrict the use of herbs and plants that remain “ illegal ” where these people came from .
All that to say , Big Pharma is a powerful lobbying entity that keeps natural remedies “ illegal ” while pushing its own deadly and addictive substances as the only option .
Consequently , the pharmaceutical kingpins get richer , while ordinary Americans get poorer , sicker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when their cardboard boxes get in the way of a pharma CEO on his way to the fancy steakhouse .
For more related news , be sure to check out BigPharmaNews.com .

Big Pharma giants meet in San Francisco and are stunned at the total collapse of society they’ve helped create
There comes a point when greedily amassing all the monetary wealth you possibly can through any means possible leaves you with nothing in the end because you destroyed everything of value that was actually worth buying. This is what the pharmaceutical kingpins are discovering on the streets of San Francisco, one of America's most iconic cities, which has become a vanquished wasteland of addiction, homelessness and filth.
During the recent JP Morgan Health Care Conference that took place there, pharmaceutical drug lords and banking moguls alike were reportedly shocked at how this once gorgeous enclave has descended into third-world "slum" status, on par with a place like Mumbai, India, or Manila, Philippines.
According to Steve Ubl, the head of an association that represents the pharmaceutical cartels, visitors to this annual conference are increasingly disgusted by what they witness in San Francisco with each passing year, as the city descends further and further into a hellish abyss.
"It comes up with our members every year," Ubl is quoted as saying. "It gets worse and worse in terms of concentration and cost. It's outrageous."
Part of the problem is that pharmaceutical fat cats have made themselves obscenely wealthy by peddling synthetic poisons as "medicine." And while they're in San Francisco hobnobbing with other gaudy greed-bags, they have to walk around junkies giving themselves injections on the streets, or pooping on the sidewalk.
Big Pharma, as our readers well know, is the epitome of everything that's wrong in this country, including the growing wealth disparity between the haves and the have-nots. And this chasm is amplified in a place like San Francisco, which is why some companies such as Oracle are considering holding their conferences elsewhere.
"The health-care industry's premier event, a celebration of innovation and money to be made, also highlights San Francisco's vast wealth disparities as well-to-do attendees hobnob at parties while stepping around people living in cardboard boxes," reports Bloomberg.
"This year's confab comes as the city is grappling with heightened attention on its troubles, with its homeless crisis worsening, tech companies facing backlash and President Donald Trump lashing out at California's policies."
The lives destroyed by Big Pharma are part of the reason why San Francisco is the way it is
While there are many reasons why America is becoming a third-world s***hole, one that often goes unnoticed is the utter destruction caused by Big Pharma. Not only are Americans being financially raped by this corrupt industry, but the addiction its "medicines" cause is a big reason why many people go out of their minds and end up living on the streets.
Couple that with unlimited third-world "immigration" in "sanctuary" areas like San Francisco and you have a recipe for total societal collapse, which is exactly what's happening there and elsewhere – in "red" and "blue" states alike, it's important to note.
It's easy for so-called "conservatives" to bash places like California for their grotesque policies that disenfranchise the middle class while catering to illegal aliens. But what's not so easy is acknowledging the fact that Republicans are the ones who've largely been pandering to Big Pharma, which is destroying lives with toxic pills, chemical-laden vaccines, and revolving-door politics that restrict Americans from accessing natural things that would actually help them such as raw milk, cannabis (marijuana), kratom (mitragyna speciosa), to name some of the biggest targets.
How does this all relate to what's going on in San Francisco, you might be asking yourself? Consider the fact that down-and-out people from other areas of the country, which are often "red" states, have been flocking to places like California for decades due to nice weather and loose restrictions on homelessness, not to mention the fact that California doesn't restrict the use of herbs and plants that remain "illegal" where these people came from.
All that to say, Big Pharma is a powerful lobbying entity that keeps natural remedies "illegal" while pushing its own deadly and addictive substances as the only option. Consequently, the pharmaceutical kingpins get richer, while ordinary Americans get poorer, sicker and more burdensome on society, including when their cardboard boxes get in the way of a pharma CEO on his way to the fancy steakhouse.
For more related news, be sure to check out BigPharmaNews.com.
Sources for this article include:
ZeroHedge.com
NaturalNews.com


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Golden dewdrop herb can prevent kidney stones and bacterial infections, reveals study

( Natural News ) The prevalence and recurrence rates of kidney stone disease ( urolithiasis ) are increasing globally .
This health problem affects 12 percent of the world ’ s population , with more men suffering from it than in women .
Despite recent medical advancements , there are still very limited options when it comes to effective anti-urolithiasis drugs .
But in a recent study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine , researchers from India found a potential natural treatment for kidney stones .
Duranta erecta , more commonly known as golden dewdrop , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditionally used for various medicinal purposes .
The researchers found that the methanolic extract of D. erecta leaves can be used to eliminate kidney stones and prevent secondary bacterial infection of the kidneys .
Urolithiasis is the third most common disorder of the urinary system .
Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form when urine becomes too concentrated , causing minerals to crystallize .
When detected early , kidney stones won ’ t cause permanent damage .
While passing kidney stones is painful , it will only require @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other hand , if stones get lodged in the urinary tract , they can cause infection and other complications .
In some cases , kidney stones require surgery to remove .
In recent years , the search for new anti-urolithiasis drugs , especially from natural sources , has assumed greater importance .
This is due to medicinal plants being more effective and less costly than conventional medicine .
However , only a few plants and herbal preparations have shown potential in terms of preventing the recurrence of kidney stones with minimal side effects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abundance in beneficial compounds , such as alkaloids , glycosides and saponins .
Its fruits is used in traditional medicine to reduce fever and treat malaria , while its leaves are effective for abscesses .
D. erecta flowers also have medicinal properties , acting as a stimulant , an insect repellent and a diuretic , among other things .
To examine the anti-urolithiasis activity of D. erecta , the researchers first investigated the phytochemical content of its leaves .
They measured the yield in percentage and assessed the antioxidant and anti-microbial activities of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radical ) and common pathogenic bacteria , respectively .
They used nucleation assay and synthetic urine assay to analyze the anti-urolithiatic properties of D. erecta and its ability to inhibit the formation of calcium oxalate and calcium oxalate monohydrate , respectively .
These calcium crystals are the most common cause of kidney stones .
The researchers also used rats to confirm the anti-urolithiatic properties of D. erecta in vivo .
The researchers reported that D. erecta contains an abundance of phytochemicals , such as glycosides , saponins , sterols , flavonoids , phenols @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proteins .
The methanolic extract obtained from D. erecta leaves also had a very good yield ( 60 percent ) .
( Related : Kidney stones – natural remedies , prevention , and what really causes them . )
In terms of antioxidant activity , D. erecta exhibited high antioxidant potential , with 93.51 percent inhibition of DPPH .
This was comparable to the antioxidant potential of ascorbic acid ( vitamin C ) , which showed 94.71 percent DPPH inhibition .
Meanwhile , D. erecta also effectively inhibited the formation of calcium oxalate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these activities , D. erecta showed great anti-microbial activity .
Treatment with D. erecta extract caused the formation of zone of inhibition against Escherichia coli , Streptococcus aureus , Pseudomonas desmolyticum and Bacillus subtilis .
In vivo experiments also confirmed the anti-urolithiatic properties of D. erecta leaves .
Based on these results , the researchers concluded that D. erecta can be used to remove kidney stones and inhibit secondary bacterial infection of the kidneys .

Golden dewdrop herb can prevent kidney stones and bacterial infections, reveals study
The prevalence and recurrence rates of kidney stone disease (urolithiasis) are increasing globally. This health problem affects 12 percent of the world's population , with more men suffering from it than in women. Despite recent medical advancements, there are still very limited options when it comes to effective anti-urolithiasis drugs.
But in a recent study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, researchers from India found a potential natural treatment for kidney stones. Duranta erecta, more commonly known as golden dewdrop, is a phytonutrient-rich shrub whose different parts are traditionally used for various medicinal purposes. The researchers found that the methanolic extract of D. erecta leaves can be used to eliminate kidney stones and prevent secondary bacterial infection of the kidneys.
The anti-urolithiasis activity of golden dewdrop leaves
Urolithiasis is the third most common disorder of the urinary system. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form when urine becomes too concentrated, causing minerals to crystallize. When detected early, kidney stones won't cause permanent damage. While passing kidney stones is painful, it will only require drinking plenty of water. On the other hand, if stones get lodged in the urinary tract, they can cause infection and other complications. In some cases, kidney stones require surgery to remove.
In recent years, the search for new anti-urolithiasis drugs, especially from natural sources, has assumed greater importance. This is due to medicinal plants being more effective and less costly than conventional medicine. However, only a few plants and herbal preparations have shown potential in terms of preventing the recurrence of kidney stones with minimal side effects.
D. erecta is known for its abundance in beneficial compounds, such as alkaloids, glycosides and saponins. Its fruits is used in traditional medicine to reduce fever and treat malaria, while its leaves are effective for abscesses. D. erecta flowers also have medicinal properties, acting as a stimulant, an insect repellent and a diuretic, among other things.
To examine the anti-urolithiasis activity of D. erecta, the researchers first investigated the phytochemical content of its leaves. They measured the yield in percentage and assessed the antioxidant and anti-microbial activities of D. erecta extracts against DPPH (free radical) and common pathogenic bacteria, respectively.
They used nucleation assay and synthetic urine assay to analyze the anti-urolithiatic properties of D. erecta and its ability to inhibit the formation of calcium oxalate and calcium oxalate monohydrate, respectively. These calcium crystals are the most common cause of kidney stones. The researchers also used rats to confirm the anti-urolithiatic properties of D. erecta in vivo.
The researchers reported that D. erecta contains an abundance of phytochemicals, such as glycosides, saponins, sterols, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, alkaloids, carbohydrates and proteins. The methanolic extract obtained from D. erecta leaves also had a very good yield (60 percent). (Related: Kidney stones - natural remedies, prevention, and what really causes them.)
In terms of antioxidant activity, D. erecta exhibited high antioxidant potential, with 93.51 percent inhibition of DPPH. This was comparable to the antioxidant potential of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which showed 94.71 percent DPPH inhibition. Meanwhile, D. erecta also effectively inhibited the formation of calcium oxalate and calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals.
Besides these activities, D. erecta showed great anti-microbial activity. Treatment with D. erecta extract caused the formation of zone of inhibition against Escherichia coli, Streptococcus aureus, Pseudomonas desmolyticum and Bacillus subtilis. In vivo experiments also confirmed the anti-urolithiatic properties of D. erecta leaves.
Based on these results, the researchers concluded that D. erecta can be used to remove kidney stones and inhibit secondary bacterial infection of the kidneys.
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Herbs.news
Hindawi.com
MayoClinic.org
ScienceDirect.com


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Research finds link between joint hypermobility and increased risk of anxiety problems

( Natural News ) Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States .
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America ( ADAA ) , these disorders affect about 40 million American adults , or 18.1 percent of the population each year .
While anxiety disorders are highly treatable , the ADAA claims that only 36.9 percent of those suffering actually receive treatment .
Previous research has established a relationship between joint hypermobility — a condition characterized by joints that stretch farther than normal — and anxiety in humans .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non-human species .
Now , recent evidence suggests that the association within animals may not be too different from the findings in humans .
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports found a positive association between hip joint hypermobility and emotional arousal in an animal model , paralleling the results found in humans .
According to the researchers , this study provides the very first evidence of this association in non-human species “ Many years ago our research group discovered a relation between hypermobility and anxiety , in which people with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have more problems with anxiety .
Now for the first time we are able to demonstrate that this association also exists in a non-human species , ” said corresponding author Jaume Fatjo .
The relationship between hip joints and anxiety For this study , a team of researchers analyzed data on a set of 13 animal behavior characteristics and hip joint mobility in a total of 5575 domestic dogs supplied by The Seeing Eye organization .
They chose domestic dogs ( Canis familiaris ) as their candidate species as they present physical health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience naturally occurring behavioral disorders that show face validity .
All of the dogs have undergone a hip evaluation at approximately 18 months of age .
After the analysis , the results show that hip joint hypermobility is linked to emotion in dogs , which is similar to the findings observed in people .
In humans , the researchers observed that this particular relationship is made evident by manifestations of anxiety , fear , agoraphobia and panic .
The link to hypermobility is thanks to the indirect influence of emotional and mental states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s independent reactions which intensify emotional states .
According to the researchers , this emotional reactivity or excitability is one of the risk factors for anxiety disorder .
All in all , their findings suggest that this particular link could be a universal trait in all mammals .
While anxiety could be a regular part of daily life , leaving it unchecked could leave drastic effects on your overall health .
Below you can find a list of ways that could help you naturally relieve your anxiety issues .
( Related : Calm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ natural herbs . )
• Quit smoking .
People often go for a smoke when experiencing stressful times .
However , this quick fix might make your anxiety much worse over time .
According to a study published in the journal Brain and Behavior , your risk of developing an anxiety disorder later in life increases the earlier you start smoking .
It is best to put down your cigarettes if you want to keep your anxiety issues at bay .
• Try out aromatherapy .
The healing art of aromatherapy makes use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and well-being .
These oils may be inhaled directly or even added to bathwater .
Research has shown that aromatherapy not only grants a boost in mood , but it also helps you relax and get significantly better sleep among other positive health benefits .
• Drop the caffeine .
If you experience chronic symptoms of anxiety , you might want to cut down your caffeine intake .
Indulging in caffeine can cause nervousness and jitters , neither of which are helpful if you experience chronic anxiety .
Not only that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Psychiatric Treatment found that caffeine intake can actually cause or worsen your anxiety disorders .
For similar stories on anxiety and other mental health issues , check out Mental.news .

Research finds link between joint hypermobility and increased risk of anxiety problems
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health concerns in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), these disorders affect about 40 million American adults, or 18.1 percent of the population each year. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, the ADAA claims that only 36.9 percent of those suffering actually receive treatment. Previous research has established a relationship between joint hypermobility — a condition characterized by joints that stretch farther than normal — and anxiety in humans. However, this phenomenon has not been investigated in non-human species. Now, recent evidence suggests that the association within animals may not be too different from the findings in humans.
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports found a positive association between hip joint hypermobility and emotional arousal in an animal model, paralleling the results found in humans. According to the researchers, this study provides the very first evidence of this association in non-human species
"Many years ago our research group discovered a relation between hypermobility and anxiety, in which people with more joint mobility and flexibility also tended to have more problems with anxiety. Now for the first time we are able to demonstrate that this association also exists in a non-human species," said corresponding author Jaume Fatjo.
The relationship between hip joints and anxiety
For this study, a team of researchers analyzed data on a set of 13 animal behavior characteristics and hip joint mobility in a total of 5575 domestic dogs supplied by The Seeing Eye organization. They chose domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) as their candidate species as they present physical health problems related to joint hypermobility syndrome and experience naturally occurring behavioral disorders that show face validity. All of the dogs have undergone a hip evaluation at approximately 18 months of age.
After the analysis, the results show that hip joint hypermobility is linked to emotion in dogs, which is similar to the findings observed in people. In humans, the researchers observed that this particular relationship is made evident by manifestations of anxiety, fear, agoraphobia and panic. The link to hypermobility is thanks to the indirect influence of emotional and mental states through the deregulation of the brain's independent reactions which intensify emotional states. According to the researchers, this emotional reactivity or excitability is one of the risk factors for anxiety disorder.
All in all, their findings suggest that this particular link could be a universal trait in all mammals.
Natural relief for anxiety
While anxiety could be a regular part of daily life, leaving it unchecked could leave drastic effects on your overall health. Below you can find a list of ways that could help you naturally relieve your anxiety issues. (Related: Calm your anxiety and stress with these 10 natural herbs.)
Quit smoking. People often go for a smoke when experiencing stressful times. However, this quick fix might make your anxiety much worse over time. According to a study published in the journal Brain and Behavior, your risk of developing an anxiety disorder later in life increases the earlier you start smoking. It is best to put down your cigarettes if you want to keep your anxiety issues at bay. Try out aromatherapy. The healing art of aromatherapy makes use of fragrant essential oils to promote general health and well-being. These oils may be inhaled directly or even added to bathwater. Research has shown that aromatherapy not only grants a boost in mood, but it also helps you relax and get significantly better sleep among other positive health benefits. Drop the caffeine. If you experience chronic symptoms of anxiety, you might want to cut down your caffeine intake. Indulging in caffeine can cause nervousness and jitters, neither of which are helpful if you experience chronic anxiety. Not only that, a study published in the journal Advances in Psychiatric Treatment found that caffeine intake can actually cause or worsen your anxiety disorders.
For similar stories on anxiety and other mental health issues, check out Mental.news.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
ADAA.org
Nature.com
OnlineLibrary.Wiley.com
Info.ACHS.edu
Cambridge.org
Healthline.com


naturalnews--2020-01-26--Natural relief for women going through the change: Cognitive behavior therapy helps manage menopause

( Natural News ) Cognitive behavior therapy is a short-term , non-medical approach that can be used to treat a wide range of health problems , from stress and fatigue to even hot flashes .
It focuses on teaching patients how to modify dysfunctional behaviors , thoughts and emotions , and how to develop personal coping strategies against them .
Now , recent research suggests that this form of therapy can do so much more than treating hot flashes for menopausal women .
A study published in Menopause , the journal of The North American Menopause Society ( NAMS ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help manage other menopause symptoms like sleep difficulties and sexual dysfunction .
This study is the first to address the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on physical and psychological menopause symptoms .
While previous research has established that cognitive behavior therapy has the ability to deal with menopause symptoms , these studies focused only on its effectiveness on hot flashes .
In this study , researchers from St. Joseph ’ s Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy for menopausal symptoms compared to a waitlist condition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team recruited 71 perimenopausal or postmenopausal women who were seeking treatment for their symptoms .
In a randomized controlled trial , blind assessments on the participants were conducted at the start of the trial , 12 weeks after the beginning and three months after treatment .
The cognitive behavior therapy sessions involved psychoeducation , as well as cognitive and behavioral strategies for vasomotor and depressive symptoms , anxiety , sleep difficulties and sexual concerns .
Afterward , the researchers conducted an intention-to-treat analysis .
From their analysis , the researchers concluded that cognitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like hot flashes , sleep disturbances , depression and sexual concerns .
These findings remained consistent for at least three months after treatment with cognitive behavior therapy .
While the study is small , the researchers claim that their findings can pave the way for future research to focus on how various psychological treatments can help many women suffering from menopausal symptoms .
“ This small study is in line with other studies of menopausal women showing a benefit of cognitive behavior therapy in improving hot flashes .
It additionally demonstrated an improvement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ function , ” says Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton , NAMS executive director who was not involved in the study .
“ Larger trials comparing cognitive behavior therapy to other active treatments will help us to better understand how effective this therapy will be in highly symptomatic women.
” Cognitive behavior therapy is not the only form of treatment you can take to deal with menopausal symptoms .
Below you can find a few lifestyle choices you can make to ease your symptoms : • Exercise lightly , but regularly .
Estrogen levels are greatly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Try not to exercise too much , but do it regularly .
In fact , another study published in the journal Menopause found that gentle or moderate-intensity exercise can bring small improvements in sleep quality , insomnia , and depression .
( Related : How exercise can lessen the symptoms of menopause . )
• Take quick showers using warm water .
Itching is one of the more irritating symptoms of menopause , but it can be alleviated with a quick shower .
Changes in hormone levels can cause the skin to dry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bath using warm — not hot — water regularly can stimulate the natural moisture on the skin .
• Quit smoking .
Smoking has been found to negatively affect the endocrine system , which limits the body ’ s ability to produce estrogen .
This causes signs of menopause and even makes these signs much worse .
Even then , smoking is generally not good for overall health .
Learn more about alternative treatments for menopause symptoms at WomensHealth.news .

Natural relief for women going through the change: Cognitive behavior therapy helps manage menopause symptoms, reveals study
Cognitive behavior therapy is a short-term, non-medical approach that can be used to treat a wide range of health problems, from stress and fatigue to even hot flashes. It focuses on teaching patients how to modify dysfunctional behaviors, thoughts and emotions, and how to develop personal coping strategies against them. Now, recent research suggests that this form of therapy can do so much more than treating hot flashes for menopausal women
A study published in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), found that cognitive behavior therapy can help manage other menopause symptoms like sleep difficulties and sexual dysfunction. This study is the first to address the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy on physical and psychological menopause symptoms.
The therapeutic effects of cognitive behavior therapy
While previous research has established that cognitive behavior therapy has the ability to deal with menopause symptoms, these studies focused only on its effectiveness on hot flashes. In this study, researchers from St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy for menopausal symptoms compared to a waitlist condition with no active intervention.
The research team recruited 71 perimenopausal or postmenopausal women who were seeking treatment for their symptoms. In a randomized controlled trial, blind assessments on the participants were conducted at the start of the trial, 12 weeks after the beginning and three months after treatment. The cognitive behavior therapy sessions involved psychoeducation, as well as cognitive and behavioral strategies for vasomotor and depressive symptoms, anxiety, sleep difficulties and sexual concerns. Afterward, the researchers conducted an intention-to-treat analysis.
From their analysis, the researchers concluded that cognitive behavior therapy does indeed improve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, depression and sexual concerns. These findings remained consistent for at least three months after treatment with cognitive behavior therapy. While the study is small, the researchers claim that their findings can pave the way for future research to focus on how various psychological treatments can help many women suffering from menopausal symptoms.
"This small study is in line with other studies of menopausal women showing a benefit of cognitive behavior therapy in improving hot flashes. It additionally demonstrated an improvement in depression, sleep, and sexual function," says Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton, NAMS executive director who was not involved in the study. "Larger trials comparing cognitive behavior therapy to other active treatments will help us to better understand how effective this therapy will be in highly symptomatic women."
Other ways to treat menopausal symptoms
Cognitive behavior therapy is not the only form of treatment you can take to deal with menopausal symptoms. Below you can find a few lifestyle choices you can make to ease your symptoms:
Exercise lightly, but regularly. Estrogen levels are greatly influenced by the way you exercise. Try not to exercise too much, but do it regularly. In fact, another study published in the journal Menopause found that gentle or moderate-intensity exercise can bring small improvements in sleep quality, insomnia, and depression. (Related: How exercise can lessen the symptoms of menopause.) Take quick showers using warm water. Itching is one of the more irritating symptoms of menopause, but it can be alleviated with a quick shower. Changes in hormone levels can cause the skin to dry, leading to itching. A 10-minute bath using warm — not hot — water regularly can stimulate the natural moisture on the skin. Quit smoking. Smoking has been found to negatively affect the endocrine system, which limits the body's ability to produce estrogen. This causes signs of menopause and even makes these signs much worse. Even then, smoking is generally not good for overall health.
Learn more about alternative treatments for menopause symptoms at WomensHealth.news.
Sources include:
ScienceDaily.com
Journals.LWW.com
TrueRemedies.com
NCBI.NLM.NIH.gov