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To be fair, the video is actually both quite funny and just a bit scary.</p>\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/U0SOxb_Lfps\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"></iframe>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Conservative MP Damian Collins, who chaired the committee, asked Wylie if the rumours were true.</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">“There’s been various speculation about the fact that Facebook can, through the Facebook app on your smartphone, listen in to what people are talking about and discussing and using that to prioritize the advertising as well,” Collins said. “Other people would say, no, they don’t think it’s possible. It’s just that the Facebook system is just so good at predicting what you’re interested in that it can guess.”</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whilst Wylie said that he was only speculating (presumably to protect his legal position), he went on to say that Facebook and other apps can listen in and figure out the context of where you are based on the sounds in your environment. It picks up whether your TV is on, or if you’re at work or at home based on “environmental context,” he said.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">“There’s audio that could be useful just in terms of, are you in an office environment, are you outside, are you watching TV, what are you doing right now?” Wylie said.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The social media giant has repeatedly denied using people’s microphones to target ads or tailor users’ news feeds. But Facebook also said that its app only accesses the microphone on a smartphone if the user gave it permission to do so, and only if the user is using a feature that requires audio, for example, if they are recording a video.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Last October, Facebook’s vice president of ads addressed the rumour again. “I run ads product at Facebook. We don’t — and have never — used your microphone for ads. Just not true,” Rob Goldman tweeted.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But as privacy activist Paul-Olivier Dehaye, who was at the hearing, points out, Facebook’s “opaque” practices means there’s no telling how much data users hand over.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dylan Curran at The Guardian <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/28/all-the-data-facebook-google-has-on-you-privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downloaded</a> his Facebook data – his was roughly 600MB, which is roughly 400,000 Word documents. This includes every message you’ve ever sent or been sent, every file you’ve ever sent or been sent, all the contacts in your phone, and all the audio messages you’ve ever sent or been sent. It stores everything you liked and what you and your friends talk about. 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Also called Mongolian milkvetch and huáng qí, this hairy-stemmed plant grows year-round and is celebrated for the beneficial flavonoids––plant-based molecules with <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-antioxidants/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidant</a> properties––contained within its root. 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In this way, astragalus root can protect the body from emotional, physical, and mental stress. Additionally, studies have shown a positive effect on respiratory health, seasonal wellness, cardiovascular health, and more. It’s this herb’s impact on the <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-is-the-immune-system/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immune system</a> and its antioxidant qualities that enable it to support the health of so many organs and reduce the effects of aging.<sup>[3]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Anti-Aging</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chromosomes that hold your DNA are bound by structures called <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/new-innovation-telomere-extension/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">telomeres</a>. During cell division, telomeres shorten and signal a stop in cellular growth called cellular senescence, which can lead to aging and illness. T cells, which are part of the immune system, activate the enzyme telomerase. This enzyme fixes and extends the telomeres, helping the life of the cell. Extracts from astragalus root have been shown to activate telomerase activity in human T cells, resulting in healthier cell longevity and function.<sup>[4]</sup></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aside from activating the telomerase enzyme, astragalus slows the aging process by protecting mitochondria. By reducing or eliminating harmful <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-are-free-radicals/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free radicals</a> from cells, damage may be reduced or reversed, slowing the aging process. Many anti-aging beauty creams are formulated with astragalus root.<sup>[5, 6]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Anti-Stress</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether it’s because of a poor diet, lack of sleep, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/toxin-cleanse-which-toxins-are-disrupting-your-health/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">environmental toxins</a>, or even emotional or physical challenges, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/how-stress-affects-your-health/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everyone experiences stress</a> from time to time. Whenever you get “stressed-out,” a systemic change happens in your body from the release of stress hormones. This change leads to a weaker immune system and an imbalance in your <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-is-the-microbiome/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gut microflora</a>. Astragalus root, being an adaptogen, can help the body normalize itself or “adapt” to different types of stress or physical changes. Studies show that astragalus root helps reduce the effects of stress by encouraging balanced levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.<sup>[7, 8]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Heart Health</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your heart is the motor that pumps nutrient-rich blood throughout your body to supply your organs and keep them in working condition. This vital organ can become unhealthy and develop issues when exposed to certain toxins or illnesses.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The rise in unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles in Western cultures has led to a greater incidence of heart conditions. Studies on cardiovascular health have increased as well, with growing attention on traditional Chinese medicine. Much of this research is focused on astragalus root and its benefits for heart health. Studies suggest that its cardioprotective nutrients, namely the flavonoids and polysaccharides, support artery health and the immune system. Clinical trials showed a marked difference in patients with heart conditions when specific servings of astragalus root extract were given.<sup>[9, 10]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Blood Vessel Health</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Damaged arteries are often the <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/signs-high-blood-pressure/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">result of high blood pressure</a>. A buildup of plaque that contains <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-are-fats/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fat</a>, cholesterol, and <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-is-calcium/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calcium</a> can severely affect cardiovascular health. Over time, plaque can cause calcification, which hardens the arteries and makes it difficult for blood to flow properly. The buildup of plaque also narrows the arteries and eventually causes the blockage that leads to serious health issues.<sup>[11]</sup> The soothing qualities of astragalus root help break down arterial plaque and encourage balanced cholesterol levels.<sup>[12]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Blood Glucose Health</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Glucose is the sugar in your blood that is responsible for distributing energy to the cells in your body. Your pancreas makes insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter cells. Sometimes, certain cells in your body resist the effects of insulin, a condition called “insulin resistance.” As a result, the pancreas produces more insulin until, eventually, it has a hard time producing more of this important hormone. With little to no insulin being made, your glucose is unable to enter cells and starts to accumulate in your body. This process can lead to health issues such as <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/4-things-you-should-do-if-you-have-type-2-diabetes/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">type 2 diabetes</a>.<sup>[13]</sup> Preliminary research suggests that astragalus root encourages normal blood sugar levels and positive results have been observed in studies on astragalus’ effect on insulin regulation.<sup>[14, 15]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Kidney Health</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your kidneys are part of your immune system. They filter excess water and waste from the blood to be expelled in urine. Your kidneys also keep your body’s minerals and salts in balance and produce hormones that make red blood cells. Health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidneys. Performing a <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/importance-kidney-cleansing-diet/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural kidney cleanse</a> is a great way to support normal kidney health. Some research shows that astragalus root extract may help increase the iron-rich protein, hemoglobin, in red blood cells and decrease proteinuria––a harmful amount of protein in the urine. More research is needed, but studies do suggest that astragalus root provides nutrients that support normal kidney function.<sup>[16]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Liver Health</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like the kidneys, your liver is part of your immune system. It detoxifies the blood and contains cells that can digest cellular debris and old, worn-out blood cells.<sup>[17]</sup> When the liver accumulates toxins or becomes damaged, it affects your immune system and makes it difficult for your body to perform its most basic detoxification functions. A <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/liver-cleanse-a-simple-step-by-step-guide/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liver cleanse</a> is a good approach to supporting normal liver health. Astragalus root can be a helpful supplement during a cleanse because its natural, immune-boosting qualities may help detox and protect the liver.<sup>[18]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Cell Cycle Health</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The cells in your body are constantly growing and dividing. Sometimes the regulation of cells is disturbed, and the cell’s normal growth and behavior stop. Studies performed using extracts of astragalus root have revealed an increase in the cells lining the walls of your arteries, known as endothelial cells. Researchers continue to study how astragalus root may support healthy cell cycles for overall wellness.<sup>[19]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>How Is Astragalus Root Consumed?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Astragalus root is most commonly available in capsule and tablet form, or as a liquid extract. Astragalus tea, made by steeping the shavings of the root in hot water, is another popular way to get this <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/top-10-detox-herbs/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">herb into the body</a>. Sometimes, in clinical settings when severe health conditions are present, astragalus root may even be injected.<sup>[1]</sup> Additionally, astragalus root is a common ingredient in anti-aging lotions, creams, and ointments. Its natural soothing properties make it a useful alternative to harsh topical ointments.<sup>[20]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Safety and Side Effects</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By itself, clinical trials have not shown any evidence of toxicity related to astragalus root extracts. Observed side effects are minimal and may include <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/effects-of-diarrhea/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">diarrhea</a> and other gastrointestinal issues.<sup>[21]</sup> As with all herbs, care should be exercised before mixing astragalus root with other herbal supplements or medications, especially those that lower the immune system. Very little is known about the effects of astragalus root during pregnancy and it’s always critical to ask your healthcare provider before taking any supplement while pregnant.<sup>[22]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>Is Astragalus Root Right for You?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you like the health benefits associated with astragalus root and want to <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/8-foods-that-boost-your-immune-system/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support your immune system</a> and overall vitality, then it may be right for you. Ask your healthcare professional and work with them to determine a serving size and method that’s right for you.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you’re looking for a supplement that contains astragalus root, consider <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/cell-fuzion.html/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cell Fuzion</a>, an advanced antioxidant formula designed to protect and energize mitochondrial function, sustain healthy cell cycles, and guard against DNA damage. It may also help regenerate the body’s natural intracellular antioxidants.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you tried astragalus root? What was your experience? We’d love to hear from you. Tell us your story in the comments section below, or <a title=\"facebook.com/joinwakeupworld\" href=\"https://facebook.com/joinwakeupworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">join the conversation on Facebook</a>.</p>\n<strong>References:</strong>\n<div id=\"details-content\">\n<ol>\n \t<li>Ehrlich S. \"<a href=\"http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/astragalus\">Astragalus</a>.\" University of Maryland Medical Center. umm.edu. 24 March 2015. Accessed 12 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Shannon D, et al. \"<a href=\"https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/d1ed/99d1634b607557587188596c78312fc39c64.pdf\">Adaptation of Astragalus membranaceus varieties to Southeastern United States: Growth, Root Development and Astragaloside IV Content</a>.\" Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies. 2014;2(3), 80-91 ISSN: 2320-3862. 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Accessed 12 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Herndon J, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26151786\">An Open Label Clinical Trial of a Multi-Ingredient Anti-Aging Moisturizer Designed to Improve the Appearance of Facial Skin</a>.\" J Drugs Dermatol. 2015;14(7), 699-704. Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Kelly G. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10468649\">Nutritional and botanical interventions to assist with the adaptation to stress</a>.\" Altern Med Rev. 1999;4(4), 249-65. Accessed 14 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Hyun-Jung P, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2766712/\">The Effects of Astragalus Membranaceus on Repeated Restraint Stress-induced Biochemical and Behavioral Responses</a>.\" Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2009; 13(4), 315–319. Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Yang Q, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21390582\">Clinical effect of Astragalus granule of different dosages on quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure</a>.\" Chin J Integr Med. 201;17(2), 146-9. Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Jiang D, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26405990\">Milkvetch root improves immune function in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD</a>.\" Biomed Mater Eng. 2015;26(1), S2113-21. Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>\"<a href=\"http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/WhyCholesterolMatters/Atherosclerosis_UCM_305564_Article.jsp#.Wj1zMra-IwQ\">Atherosclerosis</a>.\" American Heart Association. heart.org. 2017. Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Zhang G, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23243245\">Effects of Astragalus membranaceus root processed to different particle sizes on growth performance, antioxidant status, and serum metabolites of broiler chickens</a>.\" Poult Sci. 2013;92(1), 178-83. Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>\"<a href=\"https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/symptoms-causes\">Symptoms &amp; causes of diabetes: What are the symptoms of diabetes?</a>\" NIDDK. nih.gov. 2016. Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Ju J, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28700033\">Astragalus polysaccharides improve cardiomyopathy in STZ-induced diabetic mice and heterozygous (SOD2+/-) knockout mice</a>.\" Braz J Med Biol Res. 2017;10;50(8), e6204. Accessed 13 Dec. 2014.</li>\n \t<li>Liu M, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19800959\">Astragalus polysaccharide improves insulin sensitivity in KKAy mice: regulation of PKB/GLUT4 signaling in skeletal muscle</a>.\" J Ethnopharmacol. 2010;127(1), 32-7. Accessed 13 Dec. 2107.</li>\n \t<li>Zhang H, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0069179/\">Astragalus (a traditional Chinese medicine) for treating chronic kidney disease</a>.\" Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014;10;(008369). Accessed 13 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>\"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072577/\">How does the liver work?</a>\" PubMed Health. nih.gov. 22 Aug. 2016. Accessed 14 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Zhou Y, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27282665\">Synergistic anti-liver fibrosis actions of total astragalus saponins and glycyrrhizic acid via TGF-?1/Smads signaling pathway modulation</a>.\" J Ethnopharmacol. 2016;190, 83-90. Accessed 14 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Lai P, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25379465\">Induction of Angiogenesis in Zebrafish Embryos and Proliferation of Endothelial Cells by an Active Fraction Isolated from the Root of Astragalus membranaceus using Bioassay-guided Fractionation</a>.\" J Tradit Complement Med. 2014;4(4), 239-45. Accessed 15 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Shenefelt PD. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92761/\">Herbal Treatment for Dermatologic Disorders</a>.\" In: Benzie IFF, Wachtel-Galor S, editors. “Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects.” 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press/Taylor &amp; Francis; 2011. Chapter 18. Accessd 15 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Song J, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28732808\">Safety evaluation of Astragalus extract mixture HT042 and its constituent herbs in Sprague-Dawley rats</a>.\" Phytomedicine. 2017;32, 59-67. Accessed 15 Dec. 2017.</li>\n \t<li>Wang R, et al. \"<a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16025966\">Effect of ingredients of Astragalus-Salvia compound on vascular endothelial cell in placenta and vascular endothelial growth factor mRNA expression in trophocyte in pregnant rats with inhibited nitric oxide synthesis</a>.\" Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2005;25(6), 516-9.</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Recommended articles by Dr. Edward Group:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/11/the-9-best-fermented-foods-for-your-gut/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/01/14-foods-that-cleanse-the-liver-detox/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"title\"><a title=\"Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/02/09/top-5-foods-for-the-pineal-gland/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/15/the-importance-of-a-kidney-cleansing-diet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2013/10/24/the-9-best-herbs-for-lung-cleansing-and-respiratory-support/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/05/25/7-best-foods-to-support-kidney-function/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2012/10/17/lung-cleansing-with-peppermint-oil/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/07/07/20-health-benefits-of-fasting-for-whole-body-wellness/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How Fluoride Damages Pineal Gland Health\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/08/10/how-fluoride-damages-pineal-gland-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Fluoride Damages Pineal Gland Health</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/18/toxin-cleanse-which-toxins-are-disrupting-your-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How Does the Alkaline Diet Affect Gut Health?\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/08/15/how-does-the-alkaline-diet-affect-gut-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Does the Alkaline Diet Affect Gut Health?</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dr-edward-f-group.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-175407\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dr-edward-f-group.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"184\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Edward F. Group III (DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM) founded Global Healing Center in 1998 with the goal of providing the highest quality natural health information and products. He is world-renowned for his research on the root cause of disease. Under his leadership, Global Healing Center earned recognition as one of the largest natural and organic health resources in the world. Dr. Group is a veteran of the United States Army and has attended both Harvard and MIT business schools. He is a <a title=\"browse Dr. Group's books on Amazon\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=spir02-20&amp;keywords=dr%20edward%20group&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=ed9fe629ff1135ce3bf3976266c3ff39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best-selling author</a> and a frequent guest on radio and television programs, documentary films, and in major publications.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Group centers his philosophy around the understanding that the root cause of disease stems from the accumulation of toxins in the body and is exacerbated by daily exposure to a toxic living environment. He believes it is his personal mission to teach and promote philosophies that produce good health, a clean environment, and positive thinking. This, he believes, can restore happiness and love to the world.</p>\n<em>For more, please visit <a title=\"Global Healing Center\" href=\"http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Healing Center</a>.</em>\n\n\n</div>",
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      "title": "Astrology Forecast (March 31st to April 16th) – Blessings in Disguise",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Full-Moon-Libra-5.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-175465\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Full-Moon-Libra-5-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" /></a>\n\nApril 3rd, 2018\n\nBy <a title=\"More from Simon &amp; Jennifer on Wake Up World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/simon-vorster-jennifer-langstone/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simon Vorster &amp; Jennifer Langstone</a>\n\nContributing writers for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/04/03/astrology-forecast-march-31st-april-16th-blessings-in-disguise/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We have recently been on a path of not just creating new directions but surrendering to the energetic flow our our new path, and seeing more clearly the infinite formless presence not only in ourselves but in <em>others</em>. <a title=\"New Moon in Pisces – Healing Duality\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/17/new-moon-in-pisces-healing-duality/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New Moon in Pisces</a> on March 16 was an invitation to see ourselves in our totality, to forgive our imperfections, love ourselves wholly, and then extend the same love and compassion for others. In the bigger picture, we have been through a process of healing ourselves from the pain of duality and the suffering of separation, and deepening our connection to Oneness.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, as the energies of the current lunar cycle take form, we are being invited to remember our essential needs and align ourselves to our true destiny -- and while this process may manifest as discord with our current relationships and circumstances, we are beckoned by this lunar cycle to find these conflicts as blessings in disguise.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Let’s look at the energy patterns that are shaping our evolution during this current lunar cycle.</em></p>\n\n<h2><strong>Remembering Our Essential Needs</strong><em>\n</em></h2>\n<em>Pluto in Capricorn square Venus in Taurus and Uranus in Aries</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The planetary alignment of Venus (inner and outer relationships) squaring Pluto (evolution) reflects to us a deep inner process of transformation. This transformation will bring up some powerful raw emotions which can be sometimes challenging to process and to work through, because of the intense evolutionary nature that Pluto reflects. With Venus moving into Taurus (the senses), we can expect to feel a deep desire to work on establishing a deeper connection with our own essential needs. This can bring about some profound changes as the formation of a trine from Venus to Pluto, Saturn and Mars will aid in grounding and embodying ourselves in support of this change, which is emerging deep within.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What can be truly enlightening for us in these moments is a silent yet powerful return to a remembering -- the remembering of our essential needs. What this invites us to see and to reflect upon is that, while we seek to know and find clarity in our lives, we forget that the answer we seek lies inside our own personal journey.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The current shift humanity is processing is one from an outer to an inner awareness. The current energies are those of inner self discovery. This means we are, as a collective, still new to this cycle, but remembering our essential needs is a call back home to our true nature.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>A Step Into the Unknown</strong></h2>\n<em>Mars and Saturn in Capricorn Square the Sun and Mercury in Aries, and the Moon in Libra</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Helping and supporting our shift into deeper and more meaningful experiences and awareness is the tension (square) angles being formed with Mars and Saturn in Capricorn to the Sun in Aries and the Moon in Libra. This tension reflects the dynamic of the old forms, ideals and definitions that have now reached their evolutionary end point. Instead of those definitions offering support and security, they reflect restriction and stagnation.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When we have planets placed in the cardinal signs of Capricorn, Libra and Aries, we experience -- and can expect to experience -- a change of direction. Due to the nature of these cardinal archetypes, we will be challenged by the need to internalize our sense of security. Instead of finding security in the structures of the external world, we begin to find that sense of security within ourselves.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A step in a new direction will always means embracing the unknown. This can be scary for the human mind and our security-based egos. Our invitation with these alignments is to allow ourselves to take each step into the unknown with courage and trust in our selves, secure in the awareness that we are on a journey into knowing ourselves more deeply and completely.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>Aligning our Destiny</strong></h2>\n<em>The Moon in Libra and the Sun in Aries trine the Karmic Nodes in Leo/Aquarius </em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The connection between the Sun and Moon and the Karmic Nodes reflects a deep supportive process through which we can more deeply embody our sense of purpose. What is truly amazing about this current alignment is that it offers us an opening into the stream of collective consciousness as it relates to our human spiritual evolution.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The energetic vibration of the Full Moon in Libra on March 31st activated a deep memory process within our DNA that actually awakens memories of the origins of our soul purpose. The Moon in Libra reflects to us an opportunity to build a relationship to our life that provides a sense of meaning. The way we can come to understand this is through being frustrated by obligations and limitations that are placed upon us -- which are the polar opposite of personal meaning and purpose. This sense of frustration brings to us an invitation to ask ourselves: <em>Is this a circumstance that I feel reflects true balance and meaning in my life?</em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Sun in Aries currently forms a trine to the North Node, reflecting to us a new cycle in our search to find and experience our purpose, while the Moon's trine connection to the South Node is prompting us to objectify our values and attachments. Through this we learn to see the habits, patterns and limitations that hold us <em>out of alignment</em> with the things that reflect the deepest meaning and purpose in our lives. In this sense, the Full Moon energy and the lunar cycle it began is helping us to connect with the space within ourselves that yearns to become aligned with our most soulful destiny.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>The Leading Edge of Our Evolution</strong><em>\n</em></h2>\n<em>Chiron in Aries, Venus in Taurus trine Mars and Saturn in Capricorn, and the Sun conjunct Uranus</em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the wake of the Full Moon on March 31st, we are moving through some very impactful alignments and energies. These energetic patterns will eventually lead us to experiences just before the New Moon in Aries (April 16th) that will ultimately trigger a new evolutionary direction.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During this week following the Full Moon, from March 31st to April 6th, we will experience the energy reflected by Jupiter conjunct the Moon, which will bring an awareness of the deepest inner truth that we are all seeking. On the 8th of April, the Moon will move over Mars, Saturn and Pluto, which will bring into our awareness deep tensions and limitations relating to the outdated definitions and structures that no longer serve our highest purpose. The Moon will then move over the South Node in Aquarius, reflecting an energy that will offer us the potential to break away and detach from old patterns of limitation.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the Moon approaches the Sun in Aries, a collective of very powerful synchronous alignments will take place. Just before the New Moon in Aries, the Sun will conjunct Uranus, <a title=\"Understanding Mercury Retrograde in Astrology\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/03/understanding-mercury-retrograde-in-astrology/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercury will begin to move from a retrograde to a direct motion</a>, Chiron will finish its 7-year passage through Pisces, and Saturn will move into a retrograde motion. This culmination of energies will reflect a deep culmination and a beautiful unfolding of a totally new direction for humanity.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>New Moon Message -- Blessings in Disguise</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes we are given opportunities for new wonders to appear in our lives through a process of becoming painfully aware of what we must let go of.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Change is here, now, and it needs room to make the necessary adjustments to our lives and our energy fields. Since those habits, conditions and patterns that have already served their purpose are coming to culmination and completion in our lives, this necessity for change can become blindingly apparent -- just as the light of the setting Sun saturates everything we see. But, as with the natural cycles of our Earth and Sun, after each sunset comes a new sunrise, and so we must we allow the old to make room for the new.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The way we often feel this cycle is through <em>imbalance; </em>through the painful realisation that we have no room for the sun to rise in our lives; through feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities and demands of our lives or dissatisfied with our lack of joy and real freedom. But this realisation is a blessing in disguise – a gift of awareness so that we can make changes in these areas in our lives, and allow the new sunrise to shine upon us.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Life wishes to <em>flow </em><em>through us</em> not to be contained within us, and our experience can be as rich and abundant as our capacity to allow room for that life force to flow. If we wish for a life of blessings and abundance, this requires a lot of letting go; of accepting change, facing our fears and finding our securities within ourselves; in our ability to adapt and adjust to changes and to know the true resilience of our souls.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our direction is too complex and intertwined with the destinies of other beings to follow any linear progress we might imagine, so it is futile to try to control the direction of that flow anyway. By holding on to what we already know, we contain ourselves and limit the flow of abundance and love which is seeking us, and in exchange, we recycle the same energy until it becomes stale and bitter. Until it becomes imbalanced, painful, and intolerable.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We often hold on to things to avoid unpleasant feelings or experiences, which leads us to choose a known evil over the unknown, and often, to project our fears onto that unknown. Yet, if our choices are rooted in avoidance rather than desire and love, we will always be shadowed and limited by those undesired feelings, and only ever be able to keep them at bay but never truly overcome them.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The soul is too great to be contained by the structures and expectations we build in our minds.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are aware of the areas of your life where you are holding stagnant energy within you, you are currently invited to let go, to surrender to the consequences that you are hoping to avoid by holding on. You are invited to face the fears that are absorbing your life-force, to release stagnant energy, and make room for new life to flow into your vessel -- to allow yourself to be shaped by new experiences that seek to expand your capacity for bliss.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Love and fulfillment are waiting for you on the other side of your fears. Now is the time to make room for them, and allow them to flood your being.</p>\nWith love,\n<a title=\"\" href=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simon &amp; Jennifer</a>\n\n<strong>About the authors:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Simon-and-Jennifer-.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-169779\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Simon-and-Jennifer--350x406.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" srcset=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Simon-and-Jennifer--350x406.jpg 350w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Simon-and-Jennifer--768x891.jpg 768w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Simon-and-Jennifer--800x928.jpg 800w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Simon-and-Jennifer--810x940.jpg 810w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Simon-and-Jennifer-.jpg 931w\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"220\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http://simonvorster.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simon Vorster</a> is an evolutionary astrologer and teacher who has been practising astrology for over 13 years. Together with his partner and co-founder of <a title=\"\" href=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raising Vibrations</a>, Jennifer Langstone, their work is rooted in helping souls de-condition the self and empower the soul into making new conscious choices. Through their website, <a title=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" href=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raising Vibrations Astrology</a> and the consulting services they offer, Simon and Jennifer share their thoughts and insights and, using the powerful tool of evolutionary astrology, help and guide others to find their own spiritual paths, live authentically in the moment, and understand ways they are able to positively effect their own spiritual evolution.</p>\n<strong>You can connect with Simon and Jennifer at:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http://simonvorster.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SimonVorster.com</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" href=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raising Vibrations Astrology</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"www.facebook.com/EvoAstro\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EvoAstro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook/EvoAstro</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"www.youtube.com/RaisingVibrations\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/RaisingVibrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube/Raising Vibrations</a></li>\n</ul>\n<em>Or sign up to the free <a title=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" href=\"http://raisingvibrationsastrology.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raising Vibrations e-Newsletter</a>!</em>\n\n<strong>You can learn more about evolutionary astrology in these articles:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"Cleaning the Lens – an Introduction to Metaphysical Astrology\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/06/11/cleaning-the-lens-an-introduction-to-metaphysical-astrology/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleaning the Lens – an Introduction to Evolutionary Astrology</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Understanding Your Sun and Moon Signs in Astrology\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/08/19/understanding-your-sun-and-moon-signs-in-astrology/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Your Sun and Moon Signs in Astrology</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Astrology of Relationships – Understanding Mars and Venus in Your Birth Chart\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/12/01/the-astrology-of-relationships-understanding-mars-and-venus-in-your-birth-chart/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Astrology of Relationships: Understanding Mars and Venus in Your Birth Chart</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Evolutionary Astrology – Understanding Our Ancestral Timeline\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/10/04/going-back-to-the-future/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evolutionary Astrology: Understanding Our Ancestral Timeline</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Understanding Saturn Return - The Cycle of Maturation\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/01/29/understanding-saturn-return-the-cycle-of-maturation/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saturn Return – The Cycle of Maturation</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Understanding Mercury Retrograde in Astrology\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/03/understanding-mercury-retrograde-in-astrology/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Mercury Retrograde in Astrology</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Saturn in Sagittarius — Exploring Humanity’s Limitations and Potentials\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/01/06/saturn-in-sagittarius-exploring-humanitys-limitations-and-potentials/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saturn in Sagittarius — Exploring Humanity’s Limitations and Potentials</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Introduction to ‘Uranus Opposition’ in Astrology – The Call to Awaken the Higher Self\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/01/22/uranus-opposition-in-astrology-the-call-to-awaken-the-higher-self/2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to ‘Uranus Opposition’ in Astrology – The Call to Awaken the Higher Self</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Evolutionary Intention of the ‘Pluto in Scorpio’ Generation: 1983–1995\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/07/18/astrology-evolutionary-intention-of-the-pluto-in-scorpio-generation-1983-1995/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Evolutionary Intention of the ‘Pluto in Scorpio’ Generation: 1983–1995</a></li>\n</ul>\n<em>Or check out Simon and Jennifer’s recent energy updates <a title=\"\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/simon-vorster-jennifer-langstone/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</em>",
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      "title": "33 Amazing and Proven Benefits of CBD Oil",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Latest-Research-on-CBD-Oil-Offers-New-Hope-for-Healing-Leaky-Gut-Syndrome-and-Autoimmune-Disorders-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-112684\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Latest-Research-on-CBD-Oil-Offers-New-Hope-for-Healing-Leaky-Gut-Syndrome-and-Autoimmune-Disorders-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"226\" /></a>\n\n<p class=\"post-title\">By <a title=\"More from Paul Lenda on Wake Up World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/paul-lenda-guest-writers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Lenda</a></p>\n<p class=\"post-title\">Guest writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/30/33-amazing-and-proven-benefits-of-cbd-oil/\">Wake Up World</a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant is actually one of the most beneficial health supplements to become available to the masses in recent history. We’re talking about CBD oil, or cannabidiol oil, which is an extract from the hemp plant containing a cannabinoid that research has found to have an wide array of health benefits. In fact, it has been proven to be so effective with certain health issues that some have been touting it as a miracle in oil form. This oil can be safely consumed by both children and adults as part of a daily diet.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on the scientific research done on CBD, we have put together a very comprehensive and detailed list of the amazing benefits of using CBD oil as a daily supplement.</p>\n\n<h2>What Exactly is CBD Oil?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are over 500 compounds in the cannabis plant, around 100 are cannabinoids and over 125 are terpenes (fragrant oils that give cannabis its aromatic diversity). Many of these chemicals have been discovered to have some sort of therapeutic value. One of those 100+ cannabinoids is cannabidiol. Interestingly, our bodies have <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18426493\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cannabinoid receptors all over</a>. Until recently, the only cannabinoid most people had heard about was tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in the flowers of the cannabis plant. Although THC can be found in very high concentrations in this very well-known plant, so is CBD, which is non-psychoactive (it doesn’t get you high). In the plant, CBD is a precursor and CBN a metabolite of THC. As cannabis gets older, THC gradually breaks down to CBN.</p>\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Proven-benefits-of-CBD-cannabidiol-oil-fb1.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-175420 size-full\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Proven-benefits-of-CBD-cannabidiol-oil-fb1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"488\" /></a>\n<h2>33 Reasons Why CBD Oil is Amazing for Your Health</h2>\nAngelo A. Izzo1, Francesca Borrelli,, Raffaele Capasso1, Vincenzo Di Marzo, and Raphael Mechoulam. Non-psychotropic plant cannabinoids: new therapeutic opportunities from an ancient herb. Trends in Pharmacological Sciences -730.\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There’s continually more research being done on cannabinoids so the list of benefits may grow even more, but for now, here are 33 ailments, diseases, or health issues that CBD oil has been proven to effectively help with.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD is a Cancer Killer</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is one of the most incredible benefits possible, given how many people die from cancer these days. Any claim for something to have the power to kill cancer cells is a bold one; yet there is quite a bit of evidence from research done in recent years that has found that CBD oil does, in fact, kill cancer cells. In <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13543784.2016.1236913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>, CBD was found to have the ability to inhibit the proliferation, adhesion, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis of tumor cells. According to <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5009497/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>, CBD (as well as THC) extracts inhibit cancer cell growth and induce apoptosis (death) in cancer cells. <a title=\"\" href=\"http://molpharm.aspetjournals.org/content/70/3/897.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study,</a> along with <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14692532?access_num=14692532&amp;link_type=MED&amp;dopt=Abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a>, demonstrated that human leukemia cells exposed to cannabidiol led to tumor killing by induction of apoptosis. Next, we have <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711313004728?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> which found that CBD BDS and CBD inhibit colon cancer cell proliferation, but not in healthy cells. Both <a title=\"\" href=\"http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/308/3/838.short\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>, as well as <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1576089/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a>, found that cannabinoids possess anti-tumor properties. CBD was able to produce significant anti-tumor activity both in vitro and in vivo, suggesting a possible application of CBD as an anti-neoplastic (prevents, inhibits, or halts tumors) agent. We also have <a title=\"\" href=\"http://mct.aacrjournals.org/content/10/7/1161.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study,</a> along with <a title=\"\" href=\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10549-010-1177-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a>, showing that cannabidiol induces programmed cell death in breast cancer cells by coordinating the cross-talk between apoptosis and autophagy. Finally, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5009497/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> found cervical cancer is no match for the powers of CBD and promptly goes on to destroy the cancerous cells.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To put all this into a list, the amazing anti-tumor properties have been found to obliterate cancer cells in the following nine conditions:</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Breast Cancer</li>\n \t<li>Brain Cancer</li>\n \t<li>Cervical Cancer</li>\n \t<li>Colon Cancer</li>\n \t<li>Glioma</li>\n \t<li>Leukemia (Blood Cancer)</li>\n \t<li>Lung Cancer</li>\n \t<li>Lymphoma</li>\n \t<li>Prostate Cancer</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Interestingly, the FDA in late 2017 issued warning letters to some companies selling cannabinoid products online that claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure cancer, saying that there is no evidence to support these outcomes. They either missed all the studies that have been done, some of which we have referenced above, that found evidence contradicting their statement, or they are intentionally putting forward such a statement for some other reason, perhaps at the behest of the pharmaceutical industry. Given that the FDA has decided to give its unique opinion concerning CBD’s ability to disintegrate cancer cells, we will put out the standard PSA that the statements in this article have not been evaluated by the FDA. We are simply providing information based on the medical studies that have been done using the scientific method, learning that cannabinoids have the potential to significantly hurt the bottom line of multinational pharmaceutical corporations.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Reduces Inflammation and Pain</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you’re looking for a natural and effective painkiller, this is it. Perhaps the most commonly known benefit of CBD (and the reason it’s used most often for) is reducing inflammation and pain. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22585736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a> found CBD significantly suppresses chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain without causing apparent analgesic tolerance. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17257464/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another related study</a> looked at people with multiple sclerosis and discovered that giving them CBD effectively took away their neuropathic pain. Since this awful pain is experienced by over half of those with MS, being able to take a safe and affordable supplement without negative side effects is almost miraculous. By activating the endocannabinoid system, CBD acts as a neuromodulator for a number of physiological processes. As a bonus, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10920191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> has suggested that through its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, CBD oil can also reduce the pain in arthritis, as well as fibromyalgia, as <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21533029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> has uncovered. Unlike opiate painkillers, which only mask pain and which the body builds up a tolerance to, CBD doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time. Since CBD is anti-inflammatory, it helps is a number of ailments, including things like inflammatory bowel disease, as <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19442536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>, as well as <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cannabidiol+in+inflammatory+bowel+diseases%3A+a+brief+overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this</a>, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cannabidiol%2C+a+safe+and+non-psychotropic+ingredient+of+the+marijuana+plant+Cannabis+sativa%2C+is+protective+in+a+murine+model+of+colitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this</a>, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2931570/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this</a>, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21726355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this</a>, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232190/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this</a>, and <a title=\"\" href=\"http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0024031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this</a> study found.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>CBD Reduces Several MS-Related Issues</em></strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While on the topic of multiple sclerosis, it’s worth talking about the other issues facing people with this ailment that cannabidiol can help with besides reducing pain. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17355549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a>, together with <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17712817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>, found that a combination of CBD and THC has been found to be effective in the treatment of muscle tightness, sleep disturbances, and loss of bladder control. Mice with MS with 10 days of CBD oil treatment had superior motor skills and showed improvements in their condition. Replicating this treatment on humans has mirrored similar results.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>CBD Protects Your Brain Cells &amp; Even Helps Create New Ones</em></strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As with claims of CBD being a cancer killer, the claim of it being able to promote the formation of new brain cells seems like an extraordinary one. Yet, the evidence has been found for this to be possible. In fact, if you do a quick search online for neurogenesis, you’ll find that scientists are discovering that our brain is not actually sealed with a fate of brain cells calling it quits without new ones being born. When it comes to new brain cell formation, CBD was observed to stimulate hippocampal neurogenesis and reduce neuroinflammation in <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22163051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>. If you look at <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18679164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>, along with <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1471491402022761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a>, you’ll see CBD reduced short-term brain damage and was associated with extracerebral benefits. This is why CBD oil is so effective in treating mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and stress since these conditions are all related to a lack of adult neurogenesis. This would also be a good time to let you know that <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC20965/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> found that CBD acts as a more powerful neuroprotective antioxidant vitamin C or vitamin E.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>CBD Can Reverse Cognitive Decline from Alzheimer’s Disease</em></strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tying into cannabinoids being able to protect from neurodegenerative diseases, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25024347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> found that cannabidiol has been shown to reverse cognitive deficits of mice with Alzheimer’s Disease and exert neuroprotective, anti-oxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties in vitro and in vivo. This study provided evidence that CBD is able to have potential as a preventative treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease with a particular relevance for symptoms of social withdrawal and facial recognition.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Can Reduce Psychosis</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CBD has been found in <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22716160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a>, as well as <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24309088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a>, to be a helpful treatment for psychosis. It appears to have a pharmacological profile similar to that of atypical antipsychotic drugs. Additionally, CBD prevents human experimental psychosis and is effective in open case reports and clinical trials in people with schizophrenia with a very safe track record. There has been a number of studies looking into this interesting use for CBD, as <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27374322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study,</a> <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Medical+use+of+cannabis.+Cannabidiol%3A+A+new+light+for+schizophrenia%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a> and <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/tp201215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a> show, in regards to alleviating the negative side effects of schizophrenia. While current antipsychotic medications can produce major side effects, CBD has been shown to be safe and well tolerated in humans.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Can Reduce Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since people who have post-traumatic stress usually get anxiety, taking a CBD supplement daily will quell that anxiety. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cannabidiol+blocks+long-lasting+behavioral+consequences+of+predator+threat+stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a> found that repeated CBD administration prevents long-lasting anxiety effects. As for those with pathological anxiety, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20829306/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> found that CBD reduces anxiety in what’s called Social Anxiety Disorder and that this is related to its effects on activity in limbic and paralimbic brain areas. Have trouble with speaking in front of crowds? CBD can help with that. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22290374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a> and <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3079847/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a> found CBD decreased anxiety after a test was given to measure social anxiety. CBD can also take away the anxiety someone feels from its cousin, THC. Also, if you’re one of the 3% of people that exhibit OCD-like behaviors, cannabidiol can help with that as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>CBD Prevents Diabetes</em></strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Around half the popular of America either has diabetes or exhibits pre-diabetes symptoms. With diabetes comes a very high risk of getting heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and many other disorders. While it isn’t certainly clear yet whether CBD is able to get rid of diabetes, it has <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17714746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been found</a> to prevent the onset of diabetes. Also, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16698671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it was found</a> cannabidiol can inhibit and delay the destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic cells and the production of inflammatory cytokines in diabetics. Promisingly, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2270485/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> found a remarkable reduction of diabetes development was observed in CBD-treated mice, compared with vehicle-treated mice and untreated controls.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Gets Rid of Seizures</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is perhaps the main motivator of laws around the world changing in favor of medicinal cannabis. There have been <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/billy-caldwell-cannabis-oil-boy-seizures-stopped-cured-prescription-medical-marijuana-a7933066.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reports of children</a> who have suffered through hundreds of seizures a day completing eliminating their debilitating seizures. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7028792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a> found nearly universal improvement in epileptics after taking CBD daily.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Can Keep Your Heart Healthy</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Move over cancer, there’s a new leading cause of death in America: heart disease. We’ve already shown how effective cannabinoids are with killing cancer cells, and now we’ll point to all the studies that have demonstrated how they are able to protect against heart disease. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3579247/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a> found CBD reduces the cardiovascular response to various types of stress. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15640760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Another study</a> found cannabinoids significantly decreased the infarct (small localized area of dead tissue resulting from failure of blood supply) volume. There was <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16780966/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also a study</a> where the results suggest that CBD has anxiolytic-like properties which help alleviate stressing the heart. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2697769/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This other study</a> had similar findings as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Can Relieve Depression</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2823358/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a>, along with <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2866040/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one</a>, found that CBD acts as an antidepressant. The results support the effect of phytocannabinoids on mood disorders. Yet <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26711860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">another study</a> found that antidepressant effects of CBD were fast, continuous over time, and comparable to pharmaceutical drugs on the market, except safer, more affordable, and without negative side effects. Since cannabinoids like CBD act through the endocannabinoid system, they can influence the release of neurotransmitters in the brain which regulate mood.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Other Interesting Benefits</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some other benefits from taking CBD daily as a dietary supplement can come as a surprise to you, but they have been proven to happen. Others seem pretty obvious, but now we have the scientific backing for them.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Kicks Nicotine Addiction</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A double-blind placebo-controlled <a title=\"\" href=\"http://cannabisclinicians.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CBDcigarettes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study</a> found almost 40% in reduction of cigarette smoking from people that were using an inhaler to intake CBD oil on a daily basis whenever they would feel nicotine cravings.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Acts as an Antiseptic</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CBD has <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18681481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been found</a> to have anticeptic properties. In fact, all the major cannabinoids are able to kill bacteria. To this day, we aren’t sure yet just how cannabinoids are able to act so effectively as bacteria killers. Amazingly, it even kills off antibiotic-resistant MRSA, as stated <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.technologyreview.com/s/410815/a-new-mrsa-defense/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Gets Rid of Acne</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">People having acne problems can rejoice by knowing that <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.jci.org/articles/view/64628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a study</a> has found that CBD acts as a highly effective sebostatic and anti-inflammatory agent by inhibiting lipid synthesis, meaning it will reduce or eliminate acne. It can work either by ingesting it or using it topically on the skin. On a related note, CBD oil has also <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17157480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">been found</a> to help out with psoriasis.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Prevents the Formation and Accumulation of Terrifying Prions</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A prion is an infectious agent causing those diseases consisting only of protein, with no nucleic acid genome. (All previously known pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, contain nucleic acids, which enable them to reproduce.) Think things like Mad Cow disease. Prions cannot be destroyed by boiling, alcohol, acid, standard autoclaving methods, or radiation. In fact, infected brains that have been sitting in formaldehyde for decades can still transmit spongiform disease. Enter CBD. Cannabidiol has been shown to halt prions in <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17804615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this study</a> and may represent a promising new anti-prion drug. Since the incubation time for prion diseases is anywhere from 5-20 years or more, it’s best to start taking CBD right away, particularly if you eat beef.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Makes Broken Bones Heal Faster</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25801536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a> found that broken limbs healed much faster when treated with CBD. People with osteoporosis, where bones become brittle, fragile and therefore susceptible to fractures, are also able to benefit from taking cannabidiol, since CBD stimulates greater activity from osteoblasts (bone forming cells) and supports the process by which collagen repairs fractures.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>CBD Gets Rid of Nausea</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is a pretty well-known benefit of cannabinoids. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21827451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This study</a>, for example, found that CBD relieved nausea and vomiting.</p>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Paul-Lenda-bio.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-63400\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Paul-Lenda-bio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Paul Lenda is a conscious evolution guide, writer, speaker, workshop facilitator, life coach and celebrator of life wishing to provide an integral role in the personal and collective social transformation of humanity. Paul has degrees in business and psychology, over a decade of extensive spiritual practice, a drive for esoteric knowledge and a desire to see and understand the wider horizon of Reality. Paul has spoken at various shows, events and locations and <a title=\"More\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/paul-lenda-guest-writers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his articles</a> have been published in magazines and journals around the world. Paul’s words will stir up a spirit of action and change, make you question the way you think, and challenge your perception of reality.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From adolescence onward, Paul became an active seeker of everything that was never taught by the established educational systems. By doing so, and by filtering our “the noise”, Paul was able to develop an extensive knowledge base to which he also applied diligent personal practice, verifying what resonated as functional and effective in the evolution and elevation of consciousness. By focusing on maintaining balance in all aspects of his life, Paul offers an approach to conscious evolution that ensures there is harmony in your quest for healing and growth.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Paul also offers private sessions, usually via Skype, for those looking to consciously evolve from where they are to where they envision themselves to be.</p>\n<em>You can connect with Paul via:</em>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Online: <a title=\"http://www.shift.is/\" href=\"http://www.shift.is/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shift.is</a></li>\n \t<li>Facebook: <a title=\"www.facebook.com/theshiftisnow\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theshiftisnow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook.com/TheShiftIsNow</a></li>\n \t<li>Twitter: <a title=\"https://twitter.com/paullenda\" href=\"https://twitter.com/paullenda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter.com@PaulLenda</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Recommended articles by Paul Lenda:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"Survival of the Kindest: Evidence Mankind is Evolving to Become More Compassionate\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/10/22/survival-of-the-kindest-evidence-humankind-is-evolving-to-become-more-compassionate/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Survival of the Kindest: Evidence Mankind is Evolving to Become More Compassionate</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Let The Emergence of a New Humanity Begin!\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/27/let-the-emergence-of-a-new-humanity-begin/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let The Emergence of a New Humanity Begin!</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Consciousness of Plants\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/05/26/the-consciousness-of-plants/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Consciousness of Plants</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"You Are The Infinite Explorer\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/05/21/you-are-the-infinite-explorer/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You Are The Infinite Explorer</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"9 Ways to Spot a Fake Guru or Spiritual Teacher\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2013/12/09/9-ways-to-spot-a-fake-guru-or-spiritual-teacher/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Ways to Spot a Fake Guru or Spiritual Teacher</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"9 Healing Benefits of Music\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2013/10/08/9-healing-benefits-of-music/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Healing Benefits of Music</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Ancient Esoteric Wisdom of the Hawaiian Huna Philosophy\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2013/12/23/the-esoteric-ancient-wisdom-of-the-hawaiian-huna-philosophy/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ancient Esoteric Wisdom of the Hawaiian Huna Philosophy</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"8 Ways to Spot Emotional Manipulation.. and Free Ourselves From It\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/07/02/8-ways-to-spot-emotional-manipulation-and-free-ourselves-from-it/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Ways to Spot Emotional Manipulation.. and Free Ourselves From It</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"10 Ways to Shift Your Consciousness\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/03/19/10-ways-to-shift-your-consciousness/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Ways to Shift Your Consciousness</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Astral Projection – Going Beyond the Astral Plane of Reality\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/03/astral-projection-going-beyond-the-astral-plane-of-reality/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Astral Projection – Going Beyond the Astral Plane of Reality</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/11/06/experiencing-a-collective-shift-through-personal-transformation/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Experiencing a Collective Shift Through Personal Transformation</a></li>\n</ul>",
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      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/6-Home-Remedies-for-Acid-Reflux-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-175105\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/6-Home-Remedies-for-Acid-Reflux-1-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" /></a>\n\nBy <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/guest-writers/dr-edward-f-group/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Edward F. Group</a>\n\nGuest writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/22/6-home-remedies-for-acid-reflux/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Acid reflux is painful. Food and acid splash into the esophagus and cause belching, heartburn and, in some severe cases, chest pains. Some individuals have experienced pain so intense they thought they had a heart attack. If a person experiences acid reflux on a regular basis, the acids will irritate the esophagus, which may advance to scarring, ulceration, swelling, or hemorrhaging. What is the risk of acid reflux? Many experts agree, if acid reflux persists, it may lead to esophageal cancer.<sup>[1]</sup></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you suffer from acid reflux, you need to take inventory of your life and determine what’s causing or exacerbating the problem. Start off with a <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/foods-that-cause-acid-reflux/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review of dietary habits</a>. Foods that contain living enzymes are crucial in eliminating and preventing acid reflux.<sup>[2]</sup> There are other measures you can take -- here are six of them.</p>\n\n<h2>6 Natural Remedies for Balancing Acid Reflux</h2>\n<em><strong>1. Balance Your Hydrochloric Acid Levels</strong></em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Increasing natural production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach is the first step to preventing acid reflux. Replace cheap <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/dangers-of-salt/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">table salt</a> with high-quality sea salt. I use and recommend <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/himalayan-crystal-salt-benefits/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Himalayan crystal salt</a> because it contains chloride and dozens of trace minerals the body needs.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I also recommend taking a plant derived <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/betaine-hydrochloride/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Betaine HCL supplement</a> before meals.<sup>[3]</sup> This is extremely effective at preventing acid reflux.</p>\n<strong><em>2. Change Your Diet</em></strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Processed foods and sugars are almost a guaranteed way to exacerbate acid reflux and create a bacterial imbalance in the stomach and intestinal tract. To combat this, eat fresh organic fruits and vegetables. An apple a day keeps big pharma away! Check out my brand new <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/cleansing/body-cleansing-diet.html/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">body cleansing diet</a>! Taking a probiotic supplement like <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/floratrex.html/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FloraTrex</a> will also help balance the gut with good bacteria.</p>\n<strong><em>3. Take a Digestive Enzyme Supplement</em></strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Enzymes are found in abundance in raw food, but the act of cooking food over 116° Fahrenheit destroys the health-promoting enzymes. Only living and raw foods are high in nutrient values and the enzyme levels that are crucial to combat acid reflux. There are many good enzyme supplements available, and the one that I recommend is <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/veganzyme.html/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VeganZyme</a>.</p>\n<strong><em>4. Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar</em></strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I recommend taking one tablespoon of <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/bragg-apple-cider-vinegar.html/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">raw organic apple cider vinegar</a> mixed in about 4 ounces of purified water before each meal. This will help calm the stomach and supports digestion; it’s also my favorite, fast-acting home remedy for acid reflux.</p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><em>Also see: <a title=\"The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/10/31/the-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar</a></em></p>\n<strong><em>5. Take Organic Baking Soda</em></strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bicarbonate is a wonder product. Mix a spoonful in a glass of water, stir, and drink before it stops fizzing.<sup>[4]</sup> Some doctors are skeptical so if you have high blood pressure or if you are on a sodium-restricted diet it’s best to get advice first.</p>\n<strong><em>6. Take Organic Aloe Vera</em></strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Aloe vera is commonly used to calm an upset stomach, diarrhea, and redness associated with bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis.<sup>[5, 6]</sup> <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-aloe-vera/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inner Aloe vera leaf gel supports digestion</a> and is another great alternative for soothing acid reflux.<sup>[7]</sup></p>\n<em>Also see: <a title=\"Traditional Uses of Aloe Vera from All Around the World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/05/30/traditional-uses-of-aloe-vera-from-all-around-the-world/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traditional Uses of Aloe Vera from All Around the World</a></em>\n<h2>Additional Tips</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I also suggest a full body cleanse, beginning with a comprehensive <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/cleansing/oxy-powder.html/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">colon cleanse</a>. Accumulated toxins from processed foods and sugars can disrupt digestion and lead to acid reflux symptoms. A regular <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/9-step-body-cleanse-kit.html/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full body cleanse</a> can flush out your system and help promote acid balance.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Eliminating the discomfort of acid reflux can be done without expensive over-the-counter medications. There are many natural remedies readily available. Feel better naturally; your body will thank you!</p>\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQofQ7P2_dc\n\n<strong>References:</strong>\n<div id=\"details-content\">\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Jesper Lagergren, M.D. et al. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejm199903183401101#t=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux as a Risk Factor for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma</a>.\" N Engl J Med (1999): 825-831.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Saritas Yuksel, Elif, and Michael F. Vaezi. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3594960/#B51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Developments in Extraesophageal Reflux Disease</a>.\" Gastroenterology &amp; Hepatology 8.9 (2012): 590–599.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sugimoto K, Makihara T, Saito A, Ohishi N, Nagase T, Takai D. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16216219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Betaine improved restriction digestion</a>.\"</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sun, J. et al. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5042071/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Randomised Clinical Trial: The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of an Alginate?antacid (Gaviscon Double Action) versus Placebo, for Decreasing Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in China</a>.\" Alimentary Pharmacology &amp; Therapeutics 42.7 (2015): 845–854.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cock IE. “<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26462368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Genus Aloe: Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Uses Including Treatments for Gastrointestinal Conditions and Chronic Inflammation</a>.\" Prog Drug Res. (2015): 179-235.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wan P, Chen H, Guo Y, Bai AP. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25339799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advances in treatment of ulcerative colitis with herbs: from bench to bedside</a>.\" World J Gastroenterol. (2014): 14099-11404.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kines, Kasia, and Tina Krupczak. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4991651/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nutritional Interventions for Gastroesophageal Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Hypochlorhydria: A Case Report</a>.\" integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal 15.4 (2016): 49–53.</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Recommended articles by Dr. Edward Group:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/11/the-9-best-fermented-foods-for-your-gut/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/01/14-foods-that-cleanse-the-liver-detox/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"title\"><a title=\"Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/02/09/top-5-foods-for-the-pineal-gland/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/15/the-importance-of-a-kidney-cleansing-diet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2013/10/24/the-9-best-herbs-for-lung-cleansing-and-respiratory-support/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/05/25/7-best-foods-to-support-kidney-function/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2012/10/17/lung-cleansing-with-peppermint-oil/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/07/07/20-health-benefits-of-fasting-for-whole-body-wellness/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How Fluoride Damages Pineal Gland Health\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/08/10/how-fluoride-damages-pineal-gland-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Fluoride Damages Pineal Gland Health</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/18/toxin-cleanse-which-toxins-are-disrupting-your-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How Does the Alkaline Diet Affect Gut Health?\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/08/15/how-does-the-alkaline-diet-affect-gut-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Does the Alkaline Diet Affect Gut Health?</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-32291\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" srcset=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii.jpg 400w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii-240x300.jpg 240w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii-300x375.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"231\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Edward F. Group III (DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM) founded <a title=\"Global Healing Center\" href=\"http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Healing Center</a> in 1998 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer. Heading up the research and development team, Dr. Group assumes a hands-on approach in producing new and advanced degenerative disease products and information.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Group has studied natural healing methods for over 20 years and now teaches individuals and practitioners all around the world. He no longer sees patients but solely concentrates on spreading the word of health and wellness to the global community. Under his leadership, Global Healing Center, Inc. has earned recognition as one of the largest alternative, natural and organic health resources on the internet.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>For more information, please visit <a title=\"Global Healing Center\" href=\"http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Healing Center</a>.</em></p>",
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      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Five-Food-Medicines-That-Could-Quite-Possibly-Save-Your-Life-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-175043\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Five-Food-Medicines-That-Could-Quite-Possibly-Save-Your-Life-1-350x238.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"238\" /></a>\n\nBy <a title=\"More articles by Sayer Ji\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/sayer-ji/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sayer Ji</a>\n\nContributing writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/20/five-food-medicines-that-could-quite-possibly-save-your-life/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"center\"><strong>Though Mother Nature's formulas are proprietary, she does not grant patents.</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" align=\"center\">Some of the most powerful medicines on the planet are masquerading around as foods and spices. While they do not lend themselves to being patented, nor will multi-billion dollar <a title=\"Why The Law Forbids The Medicinal Use of Natural Substances\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/why-law-forbids-medicinal-use-natural-substances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human clinical trials</a> ever be funded to prove them efficacious, they have been used since time immemorial to both nourish our bodies, and to prevent and treat disease. So valued were these in ancient times that they were worth their weight in gold, and entire civilizations either rose to great power or collapsed as a result of their relationship to them.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is even more amazing is that many of these \"plant allies\" are found growing in our backyards, and often sitting there in our refrigerators and spice racks, neglected and under appreciated. In fact, many of us use these foods daily, unaware that this is why we don't get sick as often as those who do not incorporate them into their diet. Let's look at a few examples….</p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1) Garlic</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the increasing prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria and the failure of the conventional, drug-based model to develop effective solutions against them (nor accepting responsibility  <em>for creating them</em>), spices have regained their once universal reign as broad spectrum infection-fighters with sometimes life-saving power. Garlic, in fact, has several hundred therapeutic properties, confirmed by a growing body of scientific research which you can view on <a href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/garlic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GreenMedInfo.com</a>.[i]</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One quick example of garlic's power, is in killing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which the mainstream media has termed the \"white plague,\" roiling the masses with a fear of drug-resistant (but not plant-extract resistant) they are made to believe they are defenseless against.  In 2011 an article was published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal showing that garlic was capable of inhibiting a wide range of multiple <a title=\"Garlic exhibits significant activity against multi-drug resistant mycobacteria tuberculosis. \" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/garlic-exhibits-significant-activity-against-multi-drug-resistant-mycobacteria-tuberculosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drug resistant tuberculosis</a> strains.[ii] The authors concluded \"The use of garlic against MDR-TB may be of great importance regarding public health.\"   Garlic's anti-infective properties do not end with MDR-TB, as it has been demonstrated to inhibit the following pathogens as well:</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Amoeba Entamoeba histolytica (parasite)</li>\n \t<li>Cholera</li>\n \t<li>Clostridium</li>\n \t<li>Cytomegalovirus</li>\n \t<li>Dermatophytoses (a type of topical fungal infection)</li>\n \t<li>Haemophilus Influenzae</li>\n \t<li>Helicobacter Pylori</li>\n \t<li>Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1</li>\n \t<li>Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2</li>\n \t<li>Klebsiella</li>\n \t<li>Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus A. (MRSA)</li>\n \t<li>Parainfluenza Virus</li>\n \t<li>Peridontal Infection</li>\n \t<li>Pneumococcal Infections</li>\n \t<li>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</li>\n \t<li>Streptococcus Mutans</li>\n \t<li>Streptococcus Infections: Group A</li>\n \t<li>Streptococcus Infections: Group B</li>\n \t<li>Streptococcus pyrogenes</li>\n \t<li>Thrush (oral fungal infection)</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This amazing list underscores how important it is to keep a supply of garlic close by!</p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2)</strong> <strong>Honey</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bees produce a wide range of therapeutic substances beyond honey, e.g. <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/bee-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">propolis, bee venom, royal jelly, beeswax, bee pollen</a>, etc., but this sweet, sticky stuff that we all love to dip our paw into occasionally, is the most well-known and most copiously consumed of them all – and for good reason, it tastes great!   But did you know that this sweet treat is one of nature's most powerful healing agents, as well? Here is just a smattering of some of honey's more scientifically researched health benefits and/or applications:</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Aspirin-Induced Gastrointestinal Toxicity   (honey   coats the delicate linings of the stomach, preventing aspirin-induced lesions and bleeding)</li>\n \t<li>Bacterial Infections</li>\n \t<li>Burns</li>\n \t<li>Candida infection (despite the fact that honey contains sugar, it demonstrates anti-fungal properties)</li>\n \t<li>Conjunctivitis</li>\n \t<li>Dental plaque (a recent study showed that Manuka honey was a viable alternative to chemical mouthwash in dissolving dental plaque)[iii]</li>\n \t<li>Dermatitis</li>\n \t<li>Diabetic Ulcer</li>\n \t<li>Herpes-related ulcers</li>\n \t<li>MRSA (especially for <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/manuka-honey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manuka honey</a>)</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many more uses for honey than covered here. Needless to say, replacing synthetic sweeteners or highly processed sugars or high fructose corn syrup with a moderate amount of honey may be a great preventative health step to take.</p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3) </strong><strong>Apples</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An apple a day does in fact keep the doctor away, especially cancer specialists it would seem.  For instance, one of the most well-established health benefits of consuming apples is to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. The more apples you consume, the less likely you are to develop this potentially fatal disease. To view the 5 studies that reference this relationship, go to the GreenmedInfo.com <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/apples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apple research</a> page where you will also find 50 other health benefits of apple or apple byproducts (e.g. apple vinegar) consumption which include:</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Aging, Reduce Rate</li>\n \t<li>Allergies</li>\n \t<li>Allopecia (Hair Loss)</li>\n \t<li>Diarrhea</li>\n \t<li>Insulin Resistance</li>\n \t<li>Liver Cancer</li>\n \t<li>Radiation Induced Illness</li>\n \t<li>Staphylococcol Infection</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4)</strong> <strong>Sunlight</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This one may throw some of you off, but <a title=\"Race, Skin &amp; Converting Sunlight Into Metabolic Energy\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/race-skin-converting-sunlight-metabolic-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sunlight possesses both energy and information with real, metabolic value</a>  and is therefore a source of usable energy for the body – and so, in a very real sense it can be considered a form of food that we consume through our skin by way of its built in, melanin-based \"solar panels.\"   Not only does adequate sunlight exposure result in the production of vitamin D, a hormone-like substance that regulates over 2,000 genes in the human body -- and as a result  prevents or ameliorates hundreds of health conditions  associated with <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/vitamin-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin D deficiency</a> -- but sunlight exposure itself has a unique set of health benefits not reducible to simply vitamin D production alone.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the more interesting studies performed on sunlight exposure, based on data gathered from over 100 countries and published in 2012 in the journal Anticancer Research, showed that there was \"a strong inverse correlations with solar <a title=\"Research From 100+ Countries Confirm Sunlight Prevents Cancer\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2012/01/12/research-from-100-countries-confirm-sunlight-prevents-cancer/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UVB</a> for 15 types of cancer,\" with weaker, though still significant evidence for the protective role of sunlight in 9 other cancers. Here are some additional benefits of sunlight exposure:</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Alzheimer's Disease</li>\n \t<li>Depression</li>\n \t<li>Dopamine Deficiency</li>\n \t<li>Dermatitis</li>\n \t<li>Influenza</li>\n \t<li>Multiple Sclerosis</li>\n \t<li>Psoriasis</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5)</strong> <strong>Turmeric</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Quite possibly the world's most important herb, named \"Kanchani,\" or literally \"Golden Goddess\" in the ancient Indian healing tradition, the healing properties of turmeric have been deeply appreciated, if not revered for countless centuries. Turmeric has been scientifically documented to have over 500 applications in disease prevention and treatment. It also has been shown to modulate over 150 distinct biological and genetic/epigenetic pathways of value in health, demonstrating a complexity as well as gentleness that no drug on the planet has ever been shown to possess.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As there are too many health conditions that turmeric may benefit to list, we are listing the top 10 as determined by the GreenMedInfo algorithm which calculates both the evidence quantity (number of articles) and evidence quality (with human studies valued higher than animal studies, and so on). Also, the number in parentheses denotes the number of studies on the database demonstrating the beneficial relationship.</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Oxidative Stress (160)</li>\n \t<li>Inflammation (51)</li>\n \t<li>DNA Damage (48)</li>\n \t<li>Lipid Peroxidation (34)</li>\n \t<li>Colorectal Cancer (24)</li>\n \t<li>Breast Cancer (60)</li>\n \t<li>Colon Cancer (52)</li>\n \t<li>Chemically-Induced Liver Damage (34)</li>\n \t<li>Alzheimer's Disease (34)</li>\n \t<li>Tumors (23)</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For a more in depth look at the 1500+ studies on our site on Turmeric (and its primary polyphenol Curcumin), watch the video below and please share it with others if you find the information compelling.</p>\nhttp://www.youtube.com/embed/s2AZOMu0bVA\n\n<strong>References:</strong>\n\n[i] GreenMedInfo.com, Garlic Research Page: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/garlic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.greenmedinfo.com/substance/garlic</a>\n\n[ii] Pak J Pharm Sci. 2011 Jan;24(1):81-5. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/garlic-exhibits-significant-activity-against-multi-drug-resistant-mycobacteria-tuberculosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">21190924</a>\n\n[iii] Contemp Clin Dent. 2010 Oct ;1(4):214-7. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/manuka-honey-effective-chlorhexidine-mouthwash-reducing-plaque-formation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">22114423</a>\n\n<strong>Recommended articles by Sayer Ji:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"Brain Regeneration: Why It's Real and How To Do It\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/08/29/brain-regeneration-why-its-real-and-how-to-do-it/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brain Regeneration: Why It’s Real and How To Do It</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Research: Garlic is an Effective Natural Treatment for Heart Disease\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/04/03/research-garlic-is-an-effective-natural-treatment-for-heart-disease/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research: Garlic is an Effective Natural Treatment for Heart Disease</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/03/04/wi-fi-devices-increase-mercury-release-from-dental-amalgams/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wi-Fi Devices Increase Mercury Release From Dental Amalgams</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Mammography Is Harmful and Should Be Abandoned, Scientific Review Concludes\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/10/07/mammography-is-harmful-should-be-abandoned-scientific-review-concludes/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mammography Is Harmful and Should Be Abandoned, Scientific Review Concludes</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"“Killer Germs” Obliterated by Medicinal Smoke Smudging, Study Reveals\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/06/27/killer-germs-obliterated-by-medicinal-smoke-smudging-study-reveals/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">“Killer Germs” Obliterated by Medicinal Smoke Smudging, Study Reveals</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo &amp; Radiation To Shame\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/04/09/turmerics-smart-kill-properties-put-chemo-radiation-to-shame/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo &amp; Radiation To Shame</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"eet Juice Boosts Cognitive Function In One Dose\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/11/beet-juice-boosts-cognitive-function-in-one-dose/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beet Juice Boosts Cognitive Function In One Dose</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Amazing Healing Properties of Apples\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/11/the-amazing-healing-properties-of-apples/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Amazing Healing Properties of Apples</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/28/6-bodily-tissues-that-can-be-regenerated-through-nutrition/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-174536\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio-350x350.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" srcset=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio-350x350.jpg 350w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio.jpg 403w\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"More by Sayer Ji on Wake Up World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/sayer-ji/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sayer Ji</a> is the founder of <a class=\"broken_link\" title=\"\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Greenmedinfo.com</a>, a reviewer at the <a href=\"http://www.ichnfm.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine</a>, Co-founder and CEO of <a href=\"http://www.systomebiomed.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Systome Biomed</a>, Vice Chairman of the Board of the <a href=\"https://www.thenhf.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Health Federation</a>, and Steering Committee Member of the <a href=\"http://www.gmofreeglobal.org/en/steering-committee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Non-GMO Foundation</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more, visit <a class=\"broken_link\" title=\"GreenMedInfo.com\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">GreenMedInfo.com</a> and <a title=\"https://www.facebook.com/greenmedinfo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/greenmedinfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook.com/GreenMedInfo</a>, or sign up for <a title=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GreenMedInfo’s free e-Newsletter</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">© March 18th, 2018 GreenMedInfo LLC. <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/5-food-medicines-could-quite-possibly-save-your-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This work</a> is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC. Want to learn more from GreenMedInfo? <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up for their newsletter here</a>.</p>",
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      "permlink": "10-simple-ways-the-law-of-attraction-can-help-you-find-your-soulmate",
      "title": "10 Simple Ways the Law of Attraction Can Help You Find Your Soulmate",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/10-Simple-Ways-the-Law-of-Attraction-Can-Help-You-Find-Your-Soulmate-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-175004 size-medium\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/10-Simple-Ways-the-Law-of-Attraction-Can-Help-You-Find-Your-Soulmate-1-350x223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"223\" /></a>\n\nMarch 19th, 2018\n\nBy <a title=\"More from Nanice Ellis on Wake Up World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/nanice-ellis/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nanice Ellis</a>\n\nContributing writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/19/10-simple-ways-the-law-of-attraction-can-help-you-find-your-soulmate/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>There is nothing you cannot be, do or have when you know how to activate and use the unlimited power that lies within you!</em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you’re looking for love, the law of attraction just might be your key to success. By effectively using this universal law, you’ll have the power to attract a lifelong partner. So, have fun using the law of attraction to find (and keep) the love of your life!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are 10 simple ways to use the law of attraction to find (and keep) your soulmate:</p>\n\n<h2><strong>1. Be Your Real Self </strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By hiding your Real Self and wearing a façade, you attract people who reflect or complement the false image you present to the world, and this makes it difficult for your soulmate to find you. No doubt, your soulmate is a perfect match for the Real You, and since you never know how, or where, your paths might cross, it’s important to always be your Real Self!<em> Since the law of attractions loves authenticity, Shine Your Light! </em></p>\n\n<h2><strong>2. Fall in </strong><strong>Love </strong><strong>with Yourself!\n</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since it feels great to be around people who authentically love themselves, it’s no wonder that self-love attracts potential mates. Therefore, if you want someone to fall in love with you, you must fall in love with your Real Self. Moreover, since self-judgement resonates a negative energy that repels potential mates, it’s important to clean up self-critical thinking.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>3. Get Your Beliefs in Order</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since life is a feedback system that reflects your beliefs, whatever you believe, you’ll experience. Therefore, if a belief doesn't support what you really want, it’s time to drop it and develop beliefs that do. This means that it’s important to examine all your beliefs about love, and, then, clean up any negative beliefs that don't support an ideal relationship.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>4. Continue to Dream!\n</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since the power of imagination can transform your love life, if you’re ready for love, one of the best things you can do is day dream about your perfect mate. Through imagination you can create, and improve, a desired relationship until it meets your highest ideal. As you imagine your ideal partner, you’re sending positive images to the Universe, and the Universe receives these images as a command to create. Once you have an ideal image in your mind, feel free to replay it over and over until it actually manifests.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>5. Focus on the Positive\n</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rather than focusing on what you don’t want in a relationship, make sure to focus on what you do want. You can tell if your thoughts are positive or negative by the way they make you feel. If thoughts make you feel good, they’re positive. If thoughts make you feel bad, they’re negative. It's that simple! So, if you find yourself thinking negatively, simply turn it around and focus on positive desires. Once you do, you’ll immediately feel better, and you will be in alignment with love.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>6. Say \"No\" to Jealousy\n</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It's natural to feel jealous when we see someone experiencing the love we desire, and don't yet have, but jealousy is a negative emotion that repels love. Therefore, when you see someone living your dream, rather than reacting with jealousy, celebrate their love. Indeed, when you bless loving relationships, it tells the Universe you’re ready for love too!</p>\n\n<h2><strong>7. Don't Give Up!</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to love, people get disappointed when potential mates don't meet their expectations, or they don't see evidence that true love is coming, and, then, out of disappointment, or fear of disappointment, they give up. However, “giving up” is the number one reason the law of attraction doesn't (appear to) work. Giving up is like ordering a delicious meal and walking out of the restaurant just before your order arrives. Therefore, once you are clear about a specific desire, commit to it for as long as it takes, and this also means don’t give in to doubt!</p>\n\n<h2><strong>8. Create the Space\n</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The law of attraction loves the energy of anticipation, and, therefore, do your best to anticipate your ideal relationship by creating space for your partner. Therefore, consider all the ways in which you can prepare for your soulmate, such as cleaning out a closet, emptying a draw, or replacing worn-out wallpaper.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>9. Live Your Best Life Now!\n</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don't wait for a partner before you live your best life. Live it right now! Therefore, do not focus on “what’s missing” in single life, but, instead, create a full life where nothing is missing! Since you attract “what you are,” if you are a couch potato, you will attract a coach potato. So, if you desire an active mate who skis and likes to read, you better get on the slopes and hang out in bookstores. If you start living your best life now, you will be super attractive for that special person to spot you in a crowd.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>10. Follow Inspiration\n</strong></h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to attracting a soulmate, your job is to clearly define what you most desire, and, then, get in alignment (in all the ways described above). But, remember, it’s not your job to control manifestation. Therefore, if you want the Universe to perform its magic on your behalf, you must release control and get out of the way, but, rather than sitting home and doing nothing, it’s important to take inspired action. Since the Universe communicates to you through intuition, inspiration, and gut feelings, always take action accordingly, and this means that if you get the sudden urge to go to a new coffee shop across town or call an old friend you haven’t seen in ten years, just do it! The more you follow inner guidance, the more the Universe can guide you to true love!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>By being who you really are, and doing what you love to do, you’ll be a perfect match for your perfect mate! </em></p>\n\n<h2><em><strong>Free</strong></em><strong>  7-Part Spiritual Awakening Series with Nanice</strong></h2>\n<em>No matter where you are on your path, this intensive series will support your journey to awakening. Sign up now at </em><a href=\"https://www.nanice.com/awaken\"><em>www.nanice.com/awaken</em></a>\n<h2><strong>Is There a White Elephant In Your Way? The Guidebook for Awakening and Self-Empowerment!</strong></h2>\n<a class=\"lightbox-img\" href=\"http://amzn.to/2eKBVff\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-109201\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Nanice-Ellis-Is-There-a-White-Elephant-In-Your-Way-Guidebook-Awakening-Self-Empowerment.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" srcset=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Nanice-Ellis-Is-There-a-White-Elephant-In-Your-Way-Guidebook-Awakening-Self-Empowerment.jpg 350w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Nanice-Ellis-Is-There-a-White-Elephant-In-Your-Way-Guidebook-Awakening-Self-Empowerment-231x330.jpg 231w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Nanice-Ellis-Is-There-a-White-Elephant-In-Your-Way-Guidebook-Awakening-Self-Empowerment-300x428.jpg 300w\" alt=\"nanice-ellis-is-there-a-white-elephant-in-your-way-guidebook-awakening-self-empowerment\" width=\"170\" height=\"242\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you are looking to reclaim your life, improve relationships, attract more abundance or you are ready to wake-up, <em>“<a title=\"http://amzn.to/2eKBVff\" href=\"http://amzn.to/2eKBVff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is There a White Elephant in Your Way?</a></em>” provides the revolutionary answers you have been seeking.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your life is a Divine Gift, waiting to be lived fully! As this unique guidebook shows you exactly how to overcome the ego and live as your True Empowered Self, you will learn how to recognize and understand the unconscious dynamics that have run your life, and step by step, you will be able to overcome your own inner blocks and outer issues, so that, one day soon, life overflows with joy and fulfillment!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><b>So… Is there a White Elephant in your way?</b></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The answer is yes, if you ever…</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Experience irrational fear or incessant worry</li>\n \t<li>Sabotage your big dreams or undermine your dearest desires</li>\n \t<li>Battle reoccurring issues in relationships, career, health or financial matters</li>\n \t<li>Feel like you are not yourself but don’t know why</li>\n \t<li>Get inspired but lack the motivation to follow through</li>\n \t<li>Believe that your greatest potential is out of reach</li>\n \t<li>Lack the energy to live your life the way you want to live it</li>\n \t<li>Worry about what other people think (especially about you)</li>\n \t<li>Beat yourself up with criticism but can’t seem to stop</li>\n \t<li>Play small or hide your gifts despite the compelling drive to live your life to the fullest</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Discover the hidden key to unlocking your greatest potential and the real secret to being limitless!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>“Is There a White Elephant in Your Way?” is <a title=\"http://amzn.to/2eKBVff\" href=\"http://amzn.to/2eKBVff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">available here</a> in Kindle and Paperback editions</em>.</p>\n<strong>Recommended articles by Nanice Ellis:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Raising Awake Children in a Broken School System\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/04/05/raising-awake-children-in-a-broken-school-system/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raising Awake Children in a Broken School System</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Escaping the Matrix of Depression – The Truth About Depression Shall Set You Free\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/02/21/escaping-the-matrix-of-depression-the-truth-about-depression-shall-set-you-free/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Escaping the Matrix of Depression – The Truth About Depression Shall Set You Free</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Tired of Being a Negativity Sponge? 12 Ways to Prevent Energy Infiltration and Reclaim Your Energy\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/26/tired-being-negativity-sponge-12-ways-reclaim-energy-prevent-energy-infiltration/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tired of Being a Negativity Sponge? 12 Ways to Prevent Energy Infiltration and Reclaim Your Energy</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Is Ayahuasca Mother Nature’s ‘Red Pill’?\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/05/02/is-ayahuasca-mother-natures-red-pill/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is Ayahuasca Mother Nature’s ‘Red Pill’?</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Overcoming Negative Thinking – The #1 Cause of Chronic Depression\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/08/01/negative-thinking-the-cause-of-chronic-depression-anxiety/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Overcoming Negative Thinking – The #1 Cause of Chronic Depression</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How To Help Others Spiritually Awaken\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/01/22/how-to-help-others-spiritually-awaken/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Help Others Spiritually Awaken</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How to Heal Emotional Trauma\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/01/31/how-to-heal-emotional-trauma/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Heal Emotional Trauma</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The 5 Stages of Awakening – Signposts and Pitfalls on the Path of Consciousness\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/03/28/the-5-stages-of-awakening-the-signposts-and-pitfalls-on-the-path-of-consciousness/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 5 Stages of Awakening – Signposts and Pitfalls on the Path of Consciousness</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Are You More Awake Than Your Family? 12 Ways to Heal Relationships When Your Family Is Still Asleep\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/03/26/are-you-more-awake-than-your-family-12-ways-to-heal-relationships-when-your-family-is-still-asleep/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Are You More Awake Than Your Family? 12 Ways to Heal Relationships When Your Family Is Still Asleep</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Why You Should Forgive Your Parents… and How To Do It!\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/12/08/why-you-should-forgive-your-parents-and-how-to-do-it/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why You Should Forgive Your Parents… and How To Do It!</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/nanice-ellis/\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-58061\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nanice-Ellis-main.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" srcset=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nanice-Ellis-main.jpg 178w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nanice-Ellis-main-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Nanice-Ellis-main-36x36.jpg 36w\" alt=\"Nanice Ellis\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"More from Nanice on Wake Up World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/nanice-ellis/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nanice Ellis</a> has been a professional Life Coach for 20 years, successfully coaching women and men from all over the world. She is also an author, Theta Healer and Master Neuro Linguistic Practitioner.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Helping people to make quantum jumps in their lives, Nanice’s very unique coaching style is often referred to as the “<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.nanice.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nanice Effect</a>”. By using powerful and proven manifestation techniques, Nanice coaches people to tap into the power of the Universe and live their dreams, bridging the gap from the imagination to the realization of that dream. She works with leaders, coaches, healers and anyone who wants to live life to the fullest. You can learn more about the coaching programs offered at: <a title=\"https://www.nanice.com/301/Coaching-Programs-With-Nanice/\" href=\"https://www.nanice.com/301/Coaching-Programs-With-Nanice/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coaching Programs with Nanice</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nanice is the author of several books, including the inspirational “<a title=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511476362/\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511476362/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1511476362&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=spir02-20&amp;linkId=A7VVDIYAGXCQSCQH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Infinite Power of You!</a>” and “<a title=\"https://www.amazon.com/Even-Gandhi-Got-Hungry-Budha/dp/1427628882/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=spir02-20&amp;linkId=WO4NOU6AZMPT4HLC\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Even-Gandhi-Got-Hungry-Budha/dp/1427628882/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=spir02-20&amp;linkId=WO4NOU6AZMPT4HLC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Even Gandhi Got Hungry and Buddha Got Mad!</a>”, and her latest book, “<a title=\"http://amzn.to/2eKBVff\" href=\"http://amzn.to/2eKBVff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is There a White Elephant in Your Way? The Guidebook for Awakening and Self Empowerment</a>” She is also the host of radio show <a title=\"http://www.nanice.com/article/c27/Chai-with-Nanice-Archived-Shows/\" href=\"https://www.nanice.com/article/c27/Chai-with-Nanice-Archived-Shows/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chai with Nanice</a>. Her books are available at <a title=\"www.nanice.com/6/Books/\" href=\"https://www.nanice.com/6/Books/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nanice.com/6/Books</a> and <a title=\"https://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;field-author=Nanice%20Ellis&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;search-alias=digital-text&amp;sort=relevancerank&amp;tag=spir02-20&amp;linkId=PULELB3Z7YXME6BN\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;field-author=Nanice%20Ellis&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;search-alias=digital-text&amp;sort=relevancerank&amp;tag=spir02-20&amp;linkId=PULELB3Z7YXME6BN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">right here on Amazon</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><em>Connect with Nanice at <a title=\"https://www.nanice.com/\" href=\"https://www.nanice.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nanice.com</a>.</em></strong></p>",
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      "title": "5 Condiments You Can Make at Home (Recipes Included!)",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/5-Condiments-You-Can-Make-at-Home-Recipes-Included-2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-174959\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/5-Condiments-You-Can-Make-at-Home-Recipes-Included-2-350x216.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"216\" /></a>\n\nBy <a title=\"earthiemama.com\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/alex-earthie-mama-du-toit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex ‘Earthie Mama’ Du Toit</a>\n\nContributing writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/16/5-condiments-you-can-make-at-home/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I love condiments. I use them with every meal, so it is important for me to know what is in them. It's so easy to go to the market and buy your favorite condiment without paying much attention, however if you read ingredients labels, you will notice that the most popular condiments you might normally buy are packed with artificial preservatives, and full of unnecessary sugars (like <a title=\"\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/?s=high+fructose+corn+syrup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-fructose corn syrup</a>), GMO's and ingredients most of us can't even pronounce.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But condiments can be natural, healthy and delicious if you make them at home. They are easy and inexpensive to make, and if you make a large batch, you can store them in mason jars for use all year round!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are 5 common condiment recipes you can make at home:</p>\n\n<h2>Ketchup</h2>\n<strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">3 cans/jars of organic tomato paste or a pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled and cooked</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">½ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar (this will leave a faint apple taste)</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon garlic powder</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 tablespoon onion powder</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, agave or coconut sugar or about ½ tsp stevia powder/tincture</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 tablespoons molasses</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon Himalayan salt or sea salt</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon dried mustard powder</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cinnamon, cloves, all-spice, and cayenne (a pinch of each to taste)</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 cup of water</li>\n</ul>\n<em><strong>Directions:</strong></em>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Put the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend well.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Put in fridge to let flavors meld overnight, or at least two hours.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>Mustard</h2>\n<strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">6 tablespoons mustard seeds, about 50 grams</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 cup mustard powder, about 50 grams</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 cup water</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">3 tablespoons vinegar</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 teaspoons salt</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon ground turmeric</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 tablespoons agave, maple syrup. honey, or coconut sugar (optional)</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (optional)</li>\n</ul>\n<em><strong>Directions:</strong></em>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Grind the whole mustard seeds for a few seconds in a spice or coffee grinder, or by hand with a mortar and pestle. You want them mostly whole because you are using mustard powder, too.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pour the semi-ground seeds into a bowl and add the salt, turmeric and mustard powder. Put in optional ingredients.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pour in the water, then stir well. When everything is mix, let this sit for up to 10 minutes. (The longer you let it sit, the mellower the mustard will be). When you’re ready, pour in the vinegar.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pour into a glass jar and store in the fridge.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">It will be runny at first. Don’t worry, it will thicken up overnight. Wait at least 12 hours before using.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">This Mustard will last a year in the fridge.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>Hot Sauce</h2>\n<em><strong>?Ingredients:</strong></em>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 pound of tomatoes (diced) about 3 cups</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">half a red onion, chopped</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 cup apple cider vinegar</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 teaspoons of salt</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1-3 teaspoons of coconut sugar, maple syrup, agave, honey to taste</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 hot peppers</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">4 cloves garlic</li>\n</ul>\n<strong><em>Directions:</em></strong>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, habaneros to taste and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reduce heat to medium. Add tomatoes, vinegar, salt and sugar to taste.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 5 minutes.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carefully transfer the tomato mixture to a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot ingredients.)</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Set a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl; pour the pureed mixture through the sieve, pushing on the solids with a wooden spoon to extract all the liquid. (Discard solids.)</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let the sauce cool to room temperature, about 1½ hours.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>Vegan Mayonnaise</h2>\n<em><strong>Ingredients:</strong></em>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 cup plain, unsweetened dairy free milk (not vanilla!)</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1½ cups extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 teaspoon dry mustard</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pinch of onion powder</li>\n</ul>\n<strong><em>Directions:</em></strong>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pour the non-dairy milk in to a blender, cover and turn on low.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Slowly pour the oil in.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Continue to run the blender, until smooth, the longer you</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spoon the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the remaining ingredients.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Store in a tightly sealed jar for up to a week.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>BBQ Sauce</h2>\n<em><strong>Ingredients:</strong></em>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 teaspoon olive or coconut oil</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 cloves garlic, minced</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped small</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">2 Tablespoons tomato paste</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">3 Tablespoons maple syrup</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 1/2 Tablespoons molasses</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon tamari or <a href=\"http://go.thrv.me/aff_c?offer_id=68&amp;aff_id=3844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coconut aminos</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon dijon mustard</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1 teaspoon sea salt</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 teaspoon paprika</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 teaspoon chili powder</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">1/2 teaspoon ground pepper</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">dash of cinnamon</li>\n</ul>\n<em><strong>Directions:</strong></em>\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Add oil to a medium sized saucepan and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently so garlic does not burn.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, molasses, apple cider vinegar, tamari and mustard into the pan. Stir to combine.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Add salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, ground pepper and cinnamon. Stir</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Allow mixture to come to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Don't let get too hot.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Use right away or let cool and refrigerate for later use.</li>\n</ol>\nEnjoy!\nAlex (<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.earthiemama.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earthie Mama</a>)\n\n<strong>Recommended reading from Alex ‘Earthie Mama’ Du Toit:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/04/03/7-ingredients-for-natural-cancer-prevention-health-tonic-recipe-included/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Ingredients for Natural Cancer Prevention – Health Tonic Recipe Included!</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Treating Anxiety Naturally\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/13/treating-anxiety-naturally/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treating Anxiety Naturally</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Immune Support Tonic - Delicious Natural Recipe\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/06/16/immune-support-tonic-delicious-natural-recipe-elderberry/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immune Support Tonic – Delicious Natural Recipe</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Natural Antibiotic Ointment Recipe!\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/06/10/recipe-natural-antibiotic-ointment-aka-natural-neosporin/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Antibiotic Ointment Recipe!</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Nature’s Most Powerful Antibiotics (Recipe Included!)\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/05/13/natures-most-powerful-antibiotics-recipe-included/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nature’s Most Powerful Antibiotics (Recipe Included!)</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"10 Health Benefits of Cucumbers\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/04/08/10-health-benefits-of-cucumbers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Health Benefits of Cucumbers</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Dirt is NOT Dirty – How Playing in the Dirt Benefits the Immune System\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/08/dirt-is-not-dirty-how-playing-in-the-dirt-benefits-the-immune-system/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dirt is NOT Dirty – How Playing in the Dirt Benefits the Immune System</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How to Make Kombucha\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/25/how-to-make-kombucha-natural-fermented-probiotic/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make Kombucha</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Practical Tips for Raising Earth-Conscious Children\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/01/practical-tips-for-raising-earth-conscious-children/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practical Tips for Raising Earth-Conscious Children</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/02/17/ditch-the-toxic-pharmaceuticals-make-your-own-natural-body-care-products/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ditch the Toxic Pharmaceuticals, Make Your Own Natural Body Care Products</a></li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/08/29/turmeric-milk-recipe-a-natural-mood-enhancer-and-depression-fighter/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turmeric Milk Recipe: a Natural Mood Enhancer and Depression Fighter</a></li>\n</ul>\n<b>About the author:</b>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a class=\"lightbox-img\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Alexandra-Du-Toit-.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-62279 size-full\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Alexandra-Du-Toit-.jpg\" alt=\"Alexandra Du Toit\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" /></a>Alexandra is a true Earthie Mama, helping others tune into their most natural, thriving state while bringing harmony and balance into all areas of their lives. She hosts a well-known blog, <a title=\"http://www.earthiemama.com/\" href=\"http://www.earthiemama.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EarthieMama.com</a>, where she writes about health and wellness, conscious parenting, green living, self sustainability and getting off the grid. Alex also has an MA in Psychology, and is a registered Yoga Instructor, environmentalist, <a title=\"Practical Tips for Raising Earth-Conscious Children\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/01/practical-tips-for-raising-earth-conscious-children/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conscious mother</a>, green living advocate and natural birthing expert. She also <a title=\"http://www.earthiemama.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html\" href=\"http://www.earthiemama.com/store/c1/earthiemamaproducts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sells all natural products and her ebooks through her website</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please check out her website at <a title=\"http://www.earthiemama.com/\" href=\"http://www.earthiemama.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EarthieMama.com</a>, connect with <a title=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Earthie-Mama/342172032494581?ref=hl\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Earthie-Mama/342172032494581?ref=hl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earthie Mama on Facebook</a>, or sign up to the <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.earthiemama.com/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free EarthieMama e-newsletter</a>!</p>",
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      "title": "Fluoride Literally Turns the Pineal Gland to Stone, Research Suggests",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Fluoride-Literally-Turns-the-Pineal-Gland-to-Stone-Research-Suggests-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-174905\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Fluoride-Literally-Turns-the-Pineal-Gland-to-Stone-Research-Suggests-1-350x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" /></a>\n\nBy <a title=\"More articles by Sayer Ji\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/sayer-ji/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sayer Ji</a>\n\nContributing writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/14/fluoride-literally-turns-the-pineal-gland-to-stone-research-suggests/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>The pineal gland has been known as the 'seat of soul' for hundreds of years. Could fluoride, a ubiquitous vector of toxicity in the modern world, actually be calcifying this gland and literally turning it to stone? </strong></em></p>\n\n<h2>The Discovery</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Research published in 2001 showed that <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/fluoride-deposits-pineal-gland-age-and-associated-enhanced-gland-calcification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fluoride (F) deposits in the pineal gland with age</a> and is associated with enhanced gland calcification. Eleven aged cadavares were dissected and their pineal glands assayed:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em> \"There was a positive correlation between pineal F[luoride] and pineal Ca[lcium] (r = 0.73, p&lt;0.02) but no correlation between pineal F and bone F. By old age, the pineal gland has readily accumulated F and its F/Ca ratio is higher than bone.\"</em></p>\n</blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is the not the first research to implicate fluoride in contributing to so-called ectopic calcification, or the calcification of soft tissue. We address this in a previous <a title=\"Fluoridated Water Can Calcify Arteries, Study Finds\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/10/06/fluoridated-water-can-calcify-arteries-study-finds/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report on the potential for fluoride to calcifiy the arteries</a>.</p>\n\n<h2>What Is The Pineal Gland?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain, and is sometimes called the \"third eye\" as it is a light sensitive, centrally-located organ with cellular features resembling the human retina.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One article describes the role of the pineal gland in more technical terms here:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\"The role of the nonvisual photoreception is to synchronise periodic functions of living organisms to the environmental light periods in order to help survival of various species in different biotopes.\" </em>[<a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/nonvisual-photoreceptors-deep-brain-pineal-organs-and-retina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source</a>]</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pineal gland is best known for its role in producing the hormone melatonin from serotonin (triggered by the absence of light) and affects wake/sleep patterns and seasonal/circadian rhythms. Like a tiny pea-sized pine cone it is located near the center of the brain, between the two hemispheres  and is a unique brain structure insofar as it is not protected by the blood-brain-barrier. This may also explain why it is uniquely sensitive to calcification via fluoride exposure.</p>\n\n<h2>More Than An Endocrine Gland</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Technically the mammalian pineal gland is neural tissue, and the cells within the pineal gland -- the pinealocytes -- have characteristics that resemble the photoreceptor cells in the retina.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This has given rise to the opinion that it should be reclassified:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\"In our opinion, the main trend of today's literature on pineal functions--only considering the organ as a common endocrine gland--deviates from this structural and histochemical basis.\"</em> [<a href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1351408\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source</a>]</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The pineal gland has been a subject of much interest since ancient times. Galen described it in the 3rd century, and the philosopher René Decartes (1596-1650) identified the pineal gland as the \"seat of the soul.\" His explanation for this conclusion is quite interesting:</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\"My view is that this gland is the principal seat of the soul, and the place in which all our thoughts are formed. The reason I believe this is that I cannot find any part of the brain, except this, which is not double. Since we see only one thing with two eyes, and hear only one voice with two ears, and in short have never more than one thought at a time, it must necessarily be the case that the impressions which enter by the two eyes or by the two ears, and so on, unite with each other in some part of the body before being considered by the soul. Now it is impossible to find any such place in the whole head except this gland; moreover it is situated in the most suitable possible place for this purpose, in the middle of all the concavities; and it is supported and surrounded by the little branches of the carotid arteries which bring the spirits into the brain.\"</em> [<a title=\"\" href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pineal_gland#cite_note-Descartes_and_the_Pineal_Gland-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source</a>]</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Decartes was one of the few philosophers who was experienced in vivisection and anatomy, and who righly pointed out the unique nature of the pineal gland's location in the brain and blood supply.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The \"third eye\" is also a well known symbol in Eastern literature, and may be concretely grounded in the anatomical structure and function of the pineal gland.</p>\n\n<h2>Calcium Stones In the Brain</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pineal gland calcifications upon dissection resemble gravel, and are composed of calcite (calcium carbonate) and/or calcium hydroxylapatite, the latter of which is not unlike dentin or bone. [<a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7645736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source</a>]</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/pineal-gland-calcification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pineal gland calcification</a> is associated with a number of diseases in the medical literature:</p>\n\n<ol>\n \t<li>Alzheimer Disease</li>\n \t<li>Bipolar Disease</li>\n \t<li>Circadian Dysregulation</li>\n \t<li>Hormone Imbalances: Low Melatonin</li>\n \t<li>Insomnia</li>\n \t<li>Low Back Pain</li>\n \t<li>Parkinson Disease</li>\n \t<li>Schizophrenia</li>\n \t<li>Sleep Disorders</li>\n \t<li>Stroke</li>\n</ol>\nLearn more about the role of <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/radically-new-understanding-alzheimers-disease-causes-and-cures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brain calcification in Alzheimer's disease</a>.\n<h2>Fluoride as a \"Therapeutic\" Neurotoxin?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now that it has been established that fluoride (F) exposure contributes to the <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/fluoride-deposits-pineal-gland-age-and-associated-enhanced-gland-calcification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calcification of the pineal gland</a>, the question remains: what are the subjective affects of these tissue changes to those who undergo them?</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/toxic-ingredient/fluoxetine-trade-name-prozac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prozac</a> may represent an archetypal example of how fluoride affects the personality/soul. This drug (chemical name fluoxetine) is approximately 30% fluoride by weight and marketed as an \"antidepressant,\" even while a major side effect of its use and/or withdrawal is suicidal depression. Modern psychiatry often treats depressive disorders -- the \"<a title=\"The Dark Night Of The Soul\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/06/15/the-dark-night-of-the-soul/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dark night of the soul</a>\" -- as an organic disorder of the brain, <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/depression-it-s-not-your-serotonin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">targeting serotonin reuptake</a> by any chemical means necessary. Fluoride and fluoxetine, in fact,  may accomplish their intended \"therapeutic effects\" by poisoning the pineal gland.  Animal studies confirm that when mice have their pineal glands removed they no longer respond to fluoxetine.  [<a href=\"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15094477\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source</a>]</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Perhaps the primary reason why Prozac causes a favorable reaction in those who are treated (poisoned) with it, is that it disassociates that person from the psychospiritual conflicts that they must normally suppress in order to maintain the appearance of sanity and functionality in society, i.e. it is control and not health that is the goal of such \"treatment.\"</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If Prozac and other sources of fluoride in our environment deposits within the pineal gland, accelerating the transformation of functional pineal tissue into calcification, is it possible that it works by dehumanizing and flattening the affect of those who are under its influence?</p>\n\n<h2>How Do We Prevent Pineal Gland Calcification?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Eliminating exposure to fluoride is the #1 priority.  We can start by being careful about surreptitious forms of fluoride in Teflon, foods and beverages produced with municipal water, tap water, infant formula, fluoride containing drugs like Prozac, toothpaste, etc. We have collected a number of studies from the US National Library of Medicine on natural substances which mitigate <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/fluoride-toxicity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fluoride toxicity</a>.  We also have a section on our database dedicated to finding substances which prevent or reverse other forms of pathological calcification which may have relevance for pineal gland calcification, such as <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/ectopic-calcification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ectopic calcification</a>. Lastly, there is research on the potential value of magnesium and phytate in reducing <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/pineal-gland-calcification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pineal gland calcification</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fluoride has a wide range of adverse effects. We have indexed over <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/toxic-ingredient/fluoride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60 diseases linked to this ubiquitious toxicant on the GreenMedInfo database</a>. But based on the research presented here, one new way of describing it's adverse effects is as a \"calcifier of the soul.\"</p>\n<strong>Recommended articles by Sayer Ji: </strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/08/02/the-powerful-aspirin-alternative-your-doctor-never-told-you-about/\">The Powerful Aspirin Alternative Your Doctor Never Told You About</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2012/09/05/13-evidence-based-medicinal-properties-of-coconut-oil/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Group Drumming Better Than Prozac, Study Suggests\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/04/02/group-drumming-better-than-prozac-study-suggests/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Group Drumming Better Than Prozac, Study Suggests</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"25 Cancer Stem-Cell Killing Foods That Are Smarter Than Chemo and Radiation\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/11/04/25-cancer-stem-cell-killing-foods-that-are-smarter-than-chemo-and-radiation/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">25 Cancer Stem-Cell Killing Foods That Are Smarter Than Chemo and Radiation</a></li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/03/25/ibuprofen-can-stop-your-heart-31-increase-in-cardiac-arrest-risk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ibuprofen Can Stop Your Heart – 31% Increase in Cardiac Arrest Risk</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How Pomegranate Puts Chemo and Radiation to Shame\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/10/13/how-pomegranate-puts-chemo-and-radiation-to-shame/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Pomegranate Puts Chemo and Radiation to Shame</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Dramatic Recovery in Parkinson’s Patient with Gluten Free Diet\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/11/18/dramatic-recovery-in-parkinsons-patient-with-gluten-free-diet-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dramatic Recovery in Parkinson’s Patient with Gluten Free Diet</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/28/6-bodily-tissues-that-can-be-regenerated-through-nutrition/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-174536\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"More by Sayer Ji on Wake Up World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/sayer-ji/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sayer Ji</a> is the founder of <a class=\"broken_link\" title=\"\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Greenmedinfo.com</a>, a reviewer at the <a href=\"http://www.ichnfm.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine</a>, Co-founder and CEO of <a href=\"http://www.systomebiomed.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Systome Biomed</a>, Vice Chairman of the Board of the <a href=\"https://www.thenhf.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Health Federation</a>, and Steering Committee Member of the <a href=\"http://www.gmofreeglobal.org/en/steering-committee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Non-GMO Foundation</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more, visit <a class=\"broken_link\" title=\"GreenMedInfo.com\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">GreenMedInfo.com</a> and <a title=\"https://www.facebook.com/greenmedinfo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/greenmedinfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook.com/GreenMedInfo</a>, or sign up for <a title=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GreenMedInfo’s free e-Newsletter</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">© March 12th, 2018 GreenMedInfo LLC. <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/fluoride-calcifier-soul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This work</a> is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC. Want to learn more from GreenMedInfo? <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up for their newsletter here</a>.</p>",
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      "title": "3 African Proverbs to Live By",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-African-Proverbs-to-Live-By-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-174848\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-African-Proverbs-to-Live-By-1-350x234.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\" /></a>\n\nBy <a title=\"www.sacredliberation.com\" href=\"http://www.sacredliberation.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gogo Thule Ngane</a>\n\nGuest writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/11/3-african-proverbs-to-live-by/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">My culture has nourished me in ways I could have never imagined. The wisdom that my family and ancestors carry has brought me to where I am today. When I look back at my life thus far as an African child growing and living in America, an array of emotions come to me, from laughter to tears. The more I journey into the wisdom that we hold from ancient times to modern day, the more empowered and strong I feel in my walk in this life.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I’d like to share some of the wisdom that continues to nourishes me.</p>\n\n<h2>“A man is taller than every mountain he climbs.”</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You are greater than any problem that you will face. You hold the potential to meet all that challenges you. It is a matter of trusting yourself and all that you carry within and with you. You are tall because you are greater than this physical body and this personality you’ve created or known. You are tall because you walk on the the shoulders of many who have come before you. As Linda Hogan eloquently put it “you are the result of the love of thousands.” My culture teaches me that my ancestors are still alive and routing for me, guiding me in spirit.</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There have been moments when wisdom has flown out from my mouth but seemingly not from me. When light bulbs in my mind bring solutions to the problems I’m faced with. When I acted in courage, standing up for others, instantly without a thought or fear of consequences. Warriors, healers, ancient grandmothers, kings, queens and many others walk with each and every one of us. There is infinite wisdom and strength accessible to us at any time, much greater than any mountain we will climb.</p>\n\n<h2>“To get lost is to learn the way.”</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have been lost at times in my life and unfortunately I can’t blame the GPS for all of it. I admit that I have felt bad for being lost because modern day life often makes it seem like we should have it all figured out or together. However it is through being very lost that I was open enough to gain and receive purpose, healing, and wisdom. If I had tried to fill the lost moments and wholes with just any ‘ol thing I could find, I would of missed out on many lessons and a whole lot of meaningful experiences that allowed me to walk strong and purposefully today.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Those that have dedicated their lives to following the wisdom within have appeared lost at times. They’re nomads, their non-conformists, at times they are  20-somethings, or Shepard boys enchanted by lost treasures. Being lost allows you to travel the unpaved road, its challenges you, and forces you to face your fears and deeply look at all that you are honestly. It’s okay to be lost, in fact it’s been my way to a meaningful life aligned with my highest self. I <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8074/how-i-freed-myself-spiritually-with-3-life-changes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live free</a> when I accept where I am now while not having it all figured out.</p>\n\n<h2>“I am because you are.”</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What would a post about african proverbs be with out honoring community! “I am because you are” is my interpretation of  the South African philosophy of <em>ubuntu</em>, which Desmond Tutu explains “Ubuntu speaks particularly about the fact that you can’t exist as a human being in isolation. It speaks about our interconnectedness. You can’t be human all by yourself.”</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It can be very easy for us to disconnect, separate, and dishonor our undeniable connection to one another when we make judgments about each others actions and/or choose to not understand one another. We say that we just can’t understand how someone could do what ever it is we’ve deemed bad, we don’t allow ourselves to relate, we deny that parts of ourselves that are fully capable of committing the same or very similar acts, but most importantly we can’t understand where they are and thus can’t see from what place they can heal or are healing.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ubuntu is humbling. Ubuntu brings us back to earth, back to humanity, and allows us to know and express compassion.</p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>I am living from a place of gratitude for being able to walk tall, supported, lost and humble as I journey deeper and live my life more authentically and creatively. I am slowly but surely living unafraid to be who I am and welcome all that life has for me as I co-create.</em></p>\n</blockquote>\n<strong>Also by Gogo Thule:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/12/18/why-we-honor-the-ancestors/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why We Honor The Ancestors</a></li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/05/20/why-the-world-needs-healers/\">Why The World Needs Healers</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gogo-thule-bio.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-174836\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gogo-thule-bio-350x367.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"199\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gogo Thule Ngane is a Sangoma Traditional Healer, Priestess, and Medicine Woman. She is guided by the Amadlozi, Elevated Ancestors of her lineage. Her work includes divination, traditional healing, and leads workshops, ceremonies, and retreats on ancient African healing and spirituality. She is devoted to awakening ancestral wisdom on the earth.</p>\n<em>Journey with her at: </em>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http://www.sacredliberation.com/\">www.sacredliberation.com</a></li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thuleheals/\">www.instagram.com/thuleheals</a></li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/sacredliberation\">www.facebook.com/sacredliberation</a></li>\n</ul>",
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      "title": "11 Modalities That Are Better Than Drugs or Supplements for Healing",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/11-Modalities-That-Are-Better-Than-Drugs-or-Supplements-for-Healing-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-174793\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/11-Modalities-That-Are-Better-Than-Drugs-or-Supplements-for-Healing-1-334x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"333\" /></a>\n\nBy <a title=\"More articles by Sayer Ji\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/sayer-ji/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sayer Ji</a>\n\nContributing writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/08/11-modalities-that-are-better-than-drugs-or-supplements-for-healing/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Natural medicine doesn't just involve \"nutraceuticals\" but extends to modalities like yoga and acupuncture that an increasing body of peer-reviewed research shows can be superior to drugs.</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Natural medicine is an amazing field, full of inspiring stories and an ever-accumulating body of scientific research to support its increasingly popular views on health. In fact, at <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/7-natural-alternatives-better-drugs-health-and-healing-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GreenMedInfo.com</a> we specialize in dredging up from the National Library of Medicine's 27-million-citation deep, seemingly oceanic database, highly promising clinical pearls indicating not only the value of natural substances in disease prevention and treatment, but sometimes their <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/keyword/superiority-natural-substances-versus-drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clear superiority versus drugs</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Considering <em>correctly prescribed</em> medications are one of the <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.webdc.com/pdfs/deathbymedicine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top 3 causes of death</a>, what's not to like about safe, effective food-based alternatives?</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But our project, and natural medicine at large, is not without its challenges, one of which is that it is quite easy to get caught up in the allopathic model of <em>treating surface symptoms</em>, albeit naturally. This 'natural allopathy', if you will, entices people to look for 'natural cure' shortcuts and Band-Aids ('nutraceuticals') instead of addressing the deeper issues associated with avoiding, limiting and addressing environmental exposures, reducing stress, and improving diet and exercise, for instance. In a culture that pops hundreds of millions of doses of drugs and supplements on a <em>daily basis</em>, it is increasingly difficult to break free from the powerful psychological pull to ingest <em>something</em> -- be it a natural or synthetic \"magic pill\", its effects real or imagined -- instead of addressing the underlying problems.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is also why part of our project is to identify peer-reviewed published research from biomedical journals indicating that there are therapeutic actions, from walking to yoga, dietary changes to exercising, that are at least <em>as effective</em> and <em>often superior</em> to conventional drug-based treatments.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, here is a good smattering of data that edifies the notion that sometimes, we do not need to \"take anything\" to stimulate our body's innate self-healing abilities, as non-invasive therapies – including <a title=\"Good Medicine: Do As Much Nothing As Possible\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/10/31/good-medicine-do-as-much-nothing-as-possible/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>doing nothing</em></a> (i.e. <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/watchful-waiting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watchful waiting</a>) -- can accomplish favorable results:</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Colored light versus Benzyl peroxide for Acne:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A combination of blue and red light irradiation therapy was found superior to 5% benzoyl peroxide in treating acne vulgaris without side effects. [i] Another study found blue light irradiation therapy alone as effective as 5% benzyl peroxide in the treatment of acne, but with fewer side effects.[ii]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Dietary changes vs. drug treatment for Hypertension:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A high fiber, low sodium, low fat diet is superior to the beta-blocker drug <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/toxic-ingredient/metoprolol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metoprolol</a> in hypertensive type 2 diabetic subjects. [iii]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Acupuncture and moxibustion vs. pharmaceutical treatment for Sudden Deafness:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Acupuncture and <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/moxibustion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moxibustion therapy</a> (a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning dried mugwort on particular points on the body) was found to be superior in treating sudden deafness as compared with the routine drug-based therapy.[iv]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Acupuncture vs. drug treatment for treating Migraines:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/acupuncture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acupuncture treatment</a> exhibited greater effectiveness than drug therapy with flunarizine in the first months of therapy for migraine and with superior tolerability.[v]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Dietary changes vs. high-dose steroid for Crohn's disease:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/dietary-modification-elemental-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An elemental diet</a> is as effective as high dose steroid treatment in improving Crohn's disease activity in children, while superior in supporting the growth of the children.[vi] Two additional studies found similar results in adults with mild-to-moderately active <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/crohns-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crohn's disease</a>.[vii] [viii]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Aromatherapy massage vs. Tylenol for Menstrual Pain:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/aromatherapy-massage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aromatherapy massage</a> on the abdomen was found superior to Tylenol for alleviating menstrual pain in high school girls.[ix]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Hypnosis vs. Valium for Anxiety:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/hypnosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hypnosis</a> during embryo transfer is as effective as diazepam in terms of pregnancy ratio and anxiolytic effects, but with fewer side effects.[x]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Yoga technique vs. antidepressant drugs for Depression:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (a rhythmic breathing technique) was found superior to the drug imipramine in the <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/23-natural-alternatives-depression1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">treatment of depression</a>.[xi]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Yogic intervention vs. drug treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: </strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yogic intervention consisting of poses and breathing exercises was found superior to conventional treatment in diarrhea-predominant <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/irritable-bowel-syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IBS</a>.[xii]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Foot Reflexology vs. drug treatment for Insomnia: </strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Foot reflexology (Wooden needle technique) was found superior to the drug Alprazolam in the <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/insomnia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">treatment of insomnia</a>.[xiii]</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Watchful waiting vs. drug treatment for childhood Ear Infection:</strong></h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Watchful waiting compares favorably to immediate antibiotic treatment for some children with non-severe acute <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/otitis-media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">otitis media</a>.[xiv]</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This sampling reflects only a minor subset of data within GreenMedInfo's Therapeutic Actions index, one of six databases on the GreenMedInfo.com open access site. Presently, we have 216 distinct actions indexed, which can be viewed on the <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/display/therapeutic-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Therapeutic Actions Display Page.</a> You may be surprised how simple conscious acts such as <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/chewing-food-thoroughly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chewing your food thoroughly</a>, <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/laughterhumor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">laughing</a> or a <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/therapeutic-action/shinrin-yoku-taking-atmosphere-forest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">walk in the forest</a> can produce healing responses within the human body.</p>\n<em><strong>Additional References:</strong></em>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">[i] P Papageorgiou, A Katsambas, A Chu. Phototherapy with blue (415 nm) and red (660 nm) light in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Br J Dermatol. 2000 May;142(5):973-8. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/combination-blue-and-red-light-irradiation-therapy-superior-benzoyl-peroxide-blue-light-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10809858</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">[ii] Lúcia H F de Arruda, Vanessa Kodani, Antonio Bastos Filho, Carla Bassanezi Mazzaro. [A prospective, randomized, open and comparative study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of blue light treatment versus a topical benzoyl peroxide 5% formulation in patients with acne grade II and III]. An Bras Dermatol. 2009 Oct;84(5):463-8. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/blue-light-irradiation-therapy-effective-benzoyl-peroxide-5-treatment-acne-fewer-side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20098847</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">[iii] P J Pacy, P M Dodson, A J Kubicki, R F Fletcher, K G Taylor. Comparison of the hypotensive and metabolic effects of metoprolol therapy with a high fibre, low sodium, low fat diet in hypertensive type 2 diabetic subjects. Diabetes Res. 1984 Nov;1(4):201-7. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/high-fiber-low-sodium-low-fat-diet-superior-metoprolol-hyptensive-type-2-diabetic-subjects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6099231</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">[iv] Xin-hua Fan, Ya-nan Ding, Xiang-hui Chang, Yu-lu Ouyang, Qiang Xie. [Comparative observation on acupuncture-moxibustion and western medication for treatment of sudden deafness]. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Jan;180(1):263-9. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-and-moxibustion-therapy-excitation-focus-transfer-presents-superior-therapeutic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20942277</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">[v] Gianni Allais, Cristina De Lorenzo, Piero E Quirico, Gisella Airola, Giampiero Tolardo, Ornella Mana, Chiara Benedetto. Acupuncture in the prophylactic treatment of migraine without aura: a comparison with flunarizine. Bone. 2009 Nov 26. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/acupuncture-treatment-exhibited-greater-effectiveness-drug-therapy-flunarizine-first-months\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12390610</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">[vi] I R Sanderson, S Udeen, P S Davies, M O Savage, J A Walker-Smith. Remission induced by an elemental diet in small bowel Crohn's disease. Arch Dis Child. 1987 Feb;62(2):123-7. 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PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/foot-reflexology-wooden-needle-technique-superior-drug-alprazolam-treatment-insomnia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19994698</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">[xiv] David P McCormick, Tasnee Chonmaitree, Carmen Pittman, Kokab Saeed, Norman R Friedman, Tatsuo Uchida, Constance D Baldwin. Nonsevere acute otitis media: a clinical trial comparing outcomes of watchful waiting versus immediate antibiotic treatment. Pediatrics. 2005 Jun;115(6):1455-65. PMID: <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/watchful-waiting-may-be-acceptable-alternative-immediate-drug-treatment-some\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15930204</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Recommended articles by Sayer Ji:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"Brain Regeneration: Why It's Real and How To Do It\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/08/29/brain-regeneration-why-its-real-and-how-to-do-it/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brain Regeneration: Why It’s Real and How To Do It</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Research: Garlic is an Effective Natural Treatment for Heart Disease\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/04/03/research-garlic-is-an-effective-natural-treatment-for-heart-disease/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research: Garlic is an Effective Natural Treatment for Heart Disease</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/03/04/wi-fi-devices-increase-mercury-release-from-dental-amalgams/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wi-Fi Devices Increase Mercury Release From Dental Amalgams</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Mammography Is Harmful and Should Be Abandoned, Scientific Review Concludes\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/10/07/mammography-is-harmful-should-be-abandoned-scientific-review-concludes/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mammography Is Harmful and Should Be Abandoned, Scientific Review Concludes</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"“Killer Germs” Obliterated by Medicinal Smoke Smudging, Study Reveals\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/06/27/killer-germs-obliterated-by-medicinal-smoke-smudging-study-reveals/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">“Killer Germs” Obliterated by Medicinal Smoke Smudging, Study Reveals</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo &amp; Radiation To Shame\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/04/09/turmerics-smart-kill-properties-put-chemo-radiation-to-shame/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Turmeric’s ‘Smart Kill’ Properties Put Chemo &amp; Radiation To Shame</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"eet Juice Boosts Cognitive Function In One Dose\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/11/beet-juice-boosts-cognitive-function-in-one-dose/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beet Juice Boosts Cognitive Function In One Dose</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Amazing Healing Properties of Apples\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/11/the-amazing-healing-properties-of-apples/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Amazing Healing Properties of Apples</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/28/6-bodily-tissues-that-can-be-regenerated-through-nutrition/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Bodily Tissues That Can Be Regenerated Through Nutrition</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n\n<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-174536\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio-350x350.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" srcset=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio-350x350.jpg 350w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio-150x150.jpg 150w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sayer-Ji-bio.jpg 403w\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" /></a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"More by Sayer Ji on Wake Up World\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/category/contributing-writers/sayer-ji/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sayer Ji</a> is the founder of <a class=\"broken_link\" title=\"\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Greenmedinfo.com</a>, a reviewer at the <a href=\"http://www.ichnfm.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine</a>, Co-founder and CEO of <a href=\"http://www.systomebiomed.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Systome Biomed</a>, Vice Chairman of the Board of the <a href=\"https://www.thenhf.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Health Federation</a>, and Steering Committee Member of the <a href=\"http://www.gmofreeglobal.org/en/steering-committee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Non-GMO Foundation</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more, visit <a class=\"broken_link\" title=\"GreenMedInfo.com\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">GreenMedInfo.com</a> and <a title=\"https://www.facebook.com/greenmedinfo\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/greenmedinfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook.com/GreenMedInfo</a>, or sign up for <a title=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter\" href=\"https://www.greenmedinfo.com/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GreenMedInfo’s free e-Newsletter</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">© January 4th, 2018 GreenMedInfo LLC. <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/7-natural-alternatives-better-drugs-health-and-healing-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This work</a> is reproduced and distributed with the permission of GreenMedInfo LLC. Want to learn more from GreenMedInfo? <a title=\"\" href=\"http://www.greenmedinfo.com/greenmed/newsletter.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up for their newsletter here</a>.</p>",
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      "title": "Can’t Sleep? Discover the Causes and Natural Solutions",
      "body": "<a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Can’t-Sleep-Discover-Causes-Natural-Solutions-1.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-174696\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Can’t-Sleep-Discover-Causes-Natural-Solutions-1-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" /></a>\n\nBy <a href=\"http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/about/dr-group?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Edward F. Group\n</a>\n\nGuest writer for <a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/03/05/cant-sleep-discover-the-causes-and-natural-solutions/\">Wake Up World</a>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The United States is a sleep-deprived nation. It shows in our health as well as how we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sleep deprivation is a serious public health issue, and one in three adults don’t get enough sleep.<sup>[1]</sup> <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/your-ancestors-didnt-sleep-the-way-you-do/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our ancestors did not have this issue</a>, but the world has changed.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unnatural light sources affect our natural biorhythms. Processed foods and caffeine can alter energy levels. The need to connect to social media, play online games, and other computer or phone-related activities can keep you in a state of perpetual excitement. It’s time to identify these and other sleep-altering factors and explore solutions to get your sleep cycle back on track.</p>\n\n<h2>Why You Need Sleep</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sleep is as crucial to your well-being as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and low stress levels. When you’re asleep, your body goes into a “repair and restore” mode. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/why-sleep-is-important-to-your-health/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Without enough sleep</a>, your ability to heal and regenerate is significantly impaired. A poor sleep environment can lead to sleep deprivation which, aside from drowsiness, can contribute to heart disease, anxiety, depression, weight gain, obesity, diabetes, increased alcohol use, and accidental injuries.<sup>[2]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sleep is essential for your brain and <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/8-ways-to-improve-mental-health/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mental wellness</a>. Danish researcher Dr. Maiken Nedergaard of the University of Rochester discovered the brain’s detoxification center. She named it the <em>glymphatic</em> system because it clears waste from the brain the way the lymphatic system clears waste from the body.<sup>[3]</sup></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nedergaard and her team found that the glymphatic system is most active during sleep.<sup>[4]</sup> The team also found that this system functions best during <em>natural</em> sleep, not under the influence of sleeping medications. So while a sleeping pill may put you to sleep, you will not experience the same benefits as if you fell asleep naturally.</p>\n\n<h2>What is Insomnia?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you regularly have difficulty falling or staying asleep, you may have a common sleep disorder known as insomnia. Many people with this condition feel like they never sleep at all. There are two main types of insomnia: secondary and primary. Although primary insomnia has no external cause and its origin is difficult to determine, secondary insomnia is caused by health issues such as asthma or an <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/thyroid-gland-natural-support/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overactive thyroid</a>.<sup>[5]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>What is Sleep Apnea?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sleep apnea, or the more common variation called obstructive sleep apnea, is a condition that causes you to stop breathing or maintain shallow breathing while you sleep. A narrow neck, large tongue, or large tonsils are some causes of this condition. Sleeping on your back can also contribute to or exacerbate the inability to breathe properly. Snoring and snorting are typical symptoms of this condition. Snoring, however, is not always a sign of sleep apnea. People with this condition can stop breathing for as little as 30 seconds, or as long as a few minutes. These stop-and-start breathing patterns disrupt a good night’s sleep and cause drowsiness during the day. Sleep apnea is linked to health conditions, including cardiovascular issues.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sometimes, your brain won’t send signals to your throat muscles. This can keep you from temporarily breathing, and is referred to as central sleep apnea. If you wake up repeatedly during the night, experience constant drowsiness during the day, or your partner complains of your snoring or snorting during sleep, it may be time to see your healthcare practitioner.<sup>[6]</sup></p>\n\n<h2>What Is Adrenal Fatigue?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your adrenal glands are two walnut-sized glands that sit above your kidneys. The adrenal glands help regulate a variety of bodily functions, including hormone balance, the sleep-wake cycle, and the fight-or-flight response.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you experience stress, your adrenal glands produce the stress hormone known as cortisol. This is the same hormone released during fight-or-flight situations. Although there are times when being in this state is appropriate and beneficial, it is unnerving and frustrating when it’s time to sleep. Unfortunately, many people spend way too much time in fight-or-flight mode. When the adrenals constantly produce cortisol, they become fatigued, and that sets off a cascade of negative effects. Symptoms of <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-is-adrenal-fatigue/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adrenal fatigue</a> include:<sup>[7]</sup></p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Sleeplessness</li>\n \t<li>Physical and mental fatigue</li>\n \t<li>Body aches</li>\n \t<li>Low blood pressure</li>\n \t<li>Lightheadedness</li>\n \t<li>Skin discoloration</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you suspect that adrenal fatigue is affecting you, talk to a trusted healthcare professional as there are tests that can determine its presence. Adopting a healthy, balanced diet, making good lifestyle choices, and constructively dealing with stress are among the best solutions for promoting healthy adrenal function.</p>\n\n<h2>Habits That Disrupt Your Sleep Cycle</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although sleep issues can have many causes, less-than-healthy lifestyle habits are among the most common. Habits that significantly upset your natural sleep cycle, also known as your circadian rhythm, include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Excessive screen time from electronic devices</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chronic stress</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Poor diet</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lack of exercise</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Too much caffeine</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Not getting enough natural sunlight</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spending too much time indoors</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Why Do I Keep Tossing and Turning When I Sleep?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you toss and turn in your sleep, your mattress may be to blame. Tossing and turning can be the result of blood flow being cut off from the part of your body on which you’re lying. To remedy this, your brain sends signals that tell your body to roll over. A new mattress may be the solution. Look for one that promotes better blood flow for your body type and sleep style. Firm mattresses have always been thought to be the best for a good night’s sleep. Studies have found, however, that medium-firm mattresses are better, especially for those with lower back pain.<sup>[<a href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/cant-sleep-discover-causes-natural-solutions/#1\">8</a>]</sup> You can always ask your healthcare provider for a mattress recommendation.</p>\n\n<h2>Why Can’t I Sleep Even Though I’m Tired?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is nothing more frustrating than lying awake in bed, completely exhausted, but unable to fall asleep. Perhaps your mind is racing with random thoughts, or you simply can’t shut down. Proactive strategies for promoting healthy sleeping patterns include:</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Start your morning with at least 20 to 30 minutes of bright sunlight to help reset your internal clock,</li>\n \t<li>Exercise early in the day</li>\n \t<li>Don’t consume caffeinated beverages after 12:00 p.m.</li>\n \t<li>Meditate or record your thoughts in a journal to help clear your mind</li>\n \t<li>Eat dinner early in the evening</li>\n \t<li>Avoid alcohol</li>\n \t<li>Turn off your phone, computer, and television at least two hours before bed</li>\n \t<li>Avoid chemical sleep aids, and use safe and natural sleep remedies</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you still can’t sleep, try using a white noise machine, or a white noise app. Some people find that the sound of rain or wind has a soothing effect on the mind and encourages restful sleep. You can also try sleeping naked. Aside from a better night’s sleep, the benefits of this practice include weight loss, improved mood, and better sex life. These strategies may sound simple, but the simple solutions are often the most effective.</p>\n\n<h2>Counteract Insomnia with These Tips</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your sleep environment and the time at which you go to sleep impact your sleep quality. Lifestyle adjustments that can help you enjoy more restful sleep include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ban electronics from your bedroom. The blue light from <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/5-ways-cell-phones-harm-health/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electronics</a>, coupled with the stress-inducing sounds of notifications and updates, is a recipe for sleeplessness.<sup>[9]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/how-to-meditate-best-meditation-techniques/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meditate</a> for 15 minutes every day. Mindfulness meditation helps calm the mind, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality.[<sup>[10]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Keep your bedroom cool. A temperature between 60 to 67 degrees is ideal for promoting deep, restful sleep.<sup>[11]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Practice earthing. Connecting directly with the earth by walking around barefoot or using an earthing device can help reduce stress and cortisol levels.<sup>[12]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have more <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/6-exercises-to-stimulate-sex-drive/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex</a>. Having sex can help you sleep due to the release of prolactin, the relaxation hormone.<sup>[13]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stick to a bedtime routine. It is proven that going to bed at the same time every night, in the same way, will help you fall asleep faster.<sup>[14]</sup></li>\n</ul>\n<h2>What Foods Should I Eat to Support a Good Night’s Sleep?</h2>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There aren’t many things that influence your health as much as the food you eat. Dietary choices not only affect your overall health, but they also affect your ability to get restful sleep. When it comes to choosing the <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/foods-for-the-pineal-gland/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best food for promoting restful sleep</a>, there are a few things to remember. Eat foods that encourage healthier blood sugar levels and foods that support a healthy gut, and avoid foods that keep you from sleeping.</p>\n<em><strong>Foods That Support Healthy Blood Sugar</strong></em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Having balanced blood sugar is one of several things that set you up for a good night’s sleep. There are a few steps you can take to encourage normal blood sugar levels:</p>\n\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n \t<li>Avoid foods that contain refined sugar</li>\n \t<li>Embrace fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kefir</li>\n \t<li>Eat plenty of healthy fats like avocados, coconut oil, and extra virgin olive oil</li>\n \t<li>Consume complex carbohydrates like quinoa, sweet potatoes, squash, and amaranth</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It’s also important to consider your meal frequency. Some people who experience blood sugar crashes sleep better when they eat several small meals throughout the day instead of three large meals. Finally, if you find yourself frequently waking up at night, a small, protein-rich, plant-based snack before bed can help you avoid late night blood sugar crashes.</p>\n<em><strong>Foods That Support a Healthy Gut</strong></em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Though we typically don’t associate sleeplessness with gut health, they are very much connected. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/the-role-of-probiotics-and-the-gut-microbiome/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your gut</a> contains chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters that shuttle information between your cells. Among the most important of these neurotransmitters is serotonin. Serotonin is the precursor to melatonin, which is the master sleep hormone.<sup>[15]</sup> Foods that support a healthy gut include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cultured, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/the-9-best-fermented-foods-for-your-gut/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probiotic-rich foods</a> such as yogurt, kimchi, kefir, kombucha, miso, tempeh, and sauerkraut</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/probiotic-foods/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prebiotic-rich foods</a> such as leeks, onions, bananas, chicory, garlic, asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke, and whole, gluten-free grains</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fresh, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables for a <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/whats-the-best-colon-cleanse-diet/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy colon</a></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Healthy fats, like <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/the-benefits-of-coconut-oil/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coconut oil</a> to support normal microbial balance</li>\n</ul>\n<strong><em>Foods That Keep You Awake</em></strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some foods and beverages contain stimulating ingredients that make it especially difficult to get restful sleep. If you enjoy coffee, try avoiding that 3:00 p.m. cup and stick with a cup or two in the morning. If you have trouble falling asleep, try to avoid:</p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Caffeine, including <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-dangers-of-energy-drinks/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy drinks</a>, especially after 12:00 p.m.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sugar</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alcohol</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Excitotoxins like MSG</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>What Are the Safest Natural Sleep Remedies?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Simply closing your eyes and going to sleep naturally is the best way to fall asleep. This method doesn’t always work, however, and you may need supplemental help or a change in your sleep environment. The following are natural approaches to encourage restful sleep.</p>\n<em><strong>Supplements</strong></em>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are important to many aspects of your health, including your sleep quality. <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/best-essential-oils-and-their-benefits/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential oils</a> that provide these nutrients help encourage relaxation. Before reaching for a sleeping pill, try essential oils.</p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-passion-flower/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passionflower</a> promotes relaxation and improves sleep quality.<sup>[16, 17]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chamomile, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-is-lavender-oil/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lavender</a>, and ylang-ylang support relaxation and sleep.<sup>[18, 19]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Valerian quickens the time it takes to fall asleep and improves overall sleep quality.<sup>[20]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/types-of-magnesium/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magnesium</a> is called “the relaxation mineral” because it encourages a good night’s rest and improves sleep quality.<sup>[21]</sup></li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Melatonin helps reset your circadian rhythm.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adaptogenic herbs such as ashwagandha and <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/what-is-maca/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maca</a> help your body adapt to stress.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Your Sleep Checklist</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The next time you enter your bedroom, scan it for anything that could disturb your sleep. The goal is to turn your room into an environment that’s optimized for sleeping. Is it dark enough? Is anything making noise? Is the temperature cool and comfortable? Are there any bright lights staring you in the face?<sup>[5]</sup></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to having an environment that’s conducive to sleep, it’s also important to prepare yourself mentally. Give yourself a moment to repeat a positive affirmation before you close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths, and let go of any negative energy or tension as you exhale. These actions will help you experience the restful sleep you desire.</p>\n\n<h2>How Can I Fall Back Asleep If I Wake Up?</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It’s inevitable, however, that even if you follow a healthy, balanced, organic diet, <a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/recommendations-for-stress-management/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manage stress effectively</a>, exercise regularly, and construct a sleep-friendly environment, you will occasionally wake up before you’re ready. This interruption can be due to a loud noise, a phone call, or even an unpleasant dream. If closing your eyes and trying to fall asleep naturally doesn’t help, one of the best remedies is to turn on a soft lamp and read. Drinking a cup of chamomile tea may also help.</p>\n\n<h2>Your Story</h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What natural remedies help you fall asleep? Have you used a supplement, changed your diet, or used another strategy to improve sleep patterns? Tell us your story in the comments section below, or <a title=\"facebook.com/joinwakeupworld\" href=\"http://facebook.com/joinwakeupworld\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">join the conversation on Facebook</a>.</p>\n<strong>References:</strong>\n<div id=\"details-content\">\n<ol>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2016/p0215-enough-sleep.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 In 3 adults don’t get enough sleep</a>.\" Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cdc.gov. 2016. Accessed 8 Jan. 2018.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Colten H. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK19961/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extent and health consequences of chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders</a>.\" Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem. 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Accessed 8 Jan. 2018.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Krenn L. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12244887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Passion llower (passiflora incarnata L.)--a reliable herbal sedative]</a>.\" Wien Med Wochenschr. 2002;152(15-16), 404-6. Accessed 8 Jan. 2018.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ngan A, et al. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21294203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A double-lind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality</a>.\" Phytother Res. 2011;25(8), 1153-9. Accessed 8 Jan. 2018.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Srivastava J, et al. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamomile: a herbal medicine of the past with bright future</a>.\" Mol Med Report. 2010;3(6), 895–901. Accessed 8 Jan. 2018.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wheatley, D. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15982998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medicinal plants for insomnia: a review of their pharmacology, efficacy and tolerability</a>.\" J Psychopharmacol. 2005;19(4), 414-21. Accessed 8 Jan. 2018.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Donath F, et al. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10761819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Critical evaluation of the effect of valerian extract on sleep structure and sleep quality</a>.\" Pharmacopsychiatry. 2000;33(2), 47-53. Accessed 9 Jan. 2018.</li>\n \t<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chollet D, et al. \"<a title=\"\" href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11777170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magnesium involvement in sleep: genetic and nutritional models</a>.\" Behav Genet. 2001;31(5), 413-25. Accessed 9 Jan. 2018.</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Recommended articles by Dr. Edward Group:</strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li><a title=\"The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/11/the-9-best-fermented-foods-for-your-gut/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/07/01/14-foods-that-cleanse-the-liver-detox/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver</a></li>\n \t<li class=\"title\"><a title=\"Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/02/09/top-5-foods-for-the-pineal-gland/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/03/15/the-importance-of-a-kidney-cleansing-diet/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">The Importance of a Kidney Cleansing Diet</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2013/10/24/the-9-best-herbs-for-lung-cleansing-and-respiratory-support/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2014/05/25/7-best-foods-to-support-kidney-function/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">7 Best Foods to Support Kidney Function</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2012/10/17/lung-cleansing-with-peppermint-oil/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2017/07/07/20-health-benefits-of-fasting-for-whole-body-wellness/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How Fluoride Damages Pineal Gland Health\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2015/08/10/how-fluoride-damages-pineal-gland-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Fluoride Damages Pineal Gland Health</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2018/02/18/toxin-cleanse-which-toxins-are-disrupting-your-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?</a></li>\n \t<li><a title=\"How Does the Alkaline Diet Affect Gut Health?\" href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/2016/08/15/how-does-the-alkaline-diet-affect-gut-health/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Does the Alkaline Diet Affect Gut Health?</a></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>About the author:</strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-32291\" src=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" srcset=\"https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii.jpg 400w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii-240x300.jpg 240w, https://wakeup-world.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dr-edward-group-iii-300x375.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"231\" /></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Edward F. Group III (DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM) founded <a title=\"Global Healing Center\" href=\"http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Healing Center</a> in 1998 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer. Heading up the research and development team, Dr. Group assumes a hands-on approach in producing new and advanced degenerative disease products and information.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Group has studied natural healing methods for over 20 years and now teaches individuals and practitioners all around the world. He no longer sees patients but solely concentrates on spreading the word of health and wellness to the global community. Under his leadership, Global Healing Center, Inc. has earned recognition as one of the largest alternative, natural and organic health resources on the internet.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>For more information, please visit <a title=\"Global Healing Center\" href=\"http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/?a_aid=4ed2bae4d1167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Healing Center</a>.</em></p>\n\n</div>",
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