Editor's Letter
Combined Cannabis and Nicotine Use During Pregnancy Raises Infant Death Risk
This issue is packed with valuable insights tailored just for you! But before we get going, please take note of this very important new study and the alarming findings. As published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that using both cannabis and nicotine during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity, including infant death, preterm birth, and infants being small for gestational age. The combined use quadrupled the risk of infant death compared to non-users.
Experts emphasise avoiding both substances during pregnancy, as cannabis is associated with diminished foetal neurological function. Additionally, nicotine negatively impacts placental function, affecting foetal nutrition and oxygen.
For new mothers, we've included essential tips on breastfeeding to ensure you and your baby are thriving. Has someone you know been diagnosed with ADHD? Could it just be normal childhood behaviour, or even due to a physical problem or a food allergy? Our comprehensive guide offers supportive advice and practical strategies to enhance their quality of life.
Are you struggling with adrenal fatigue, or facing issues related to bone health, eye care, or sleep? We delve into effective strategies and solutions to help you manage and improve these health concerns.
Ever wondered about the benefits of colloidal silver? Discover its potential uses and why this versatile remedy should be in every home. Additionally, we're taking a closer look at the ingredients in your cosmetics. Find out what you're really putting on your skin and how to make safer, healthier choices.
Yours in Healthy Living
A Belief System Based in Poverty
Table of Contents ↑|Energy can be neither created nor destroyed. It can only be changed from one vibrational form to another. For example, electricity becomes heat in the filament of a lamp, which in turn radiates light, so electricity is light. But the quantity of energy remains constant. A glass of water may be turned into either ice or steam, but in the end one glass of water, not two, remains.
Adrenal Fatigue Revisited
Table of Contents ↑|Adrenal fatigue (also known as ‘burnout’) is affecting more and more people in modern societies. The good news is that this condition can be assessed and treated holistically.
A Look At Bone Health
Table of Contents ↑|Dem bones, dem bones .... A few words of the old familiar lyric may bring a smile to the face, but bone decay is no laughing matter. Sandi Nye discusses the many factors – far more than calcium alone – that contribute to bone health.
ADHD and Nutrition
Table of Contents ↑|Children who are extremely overactive may be diagnosed as having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – but how do you know whether this isn’t just normal childhood behaviour, or even due to a physical problem or a food allergy? And if he does have ADHD, are drugs the answer, or are there other ways in which you can help?
Breastfeeding and the Environment
Table of Contents ↑|It’s common knowledge that breast is best to nourish baby, and it’s good for mothers too. But did you know that it’s also the most environmentally friendly feeding option? Breastfeeding can also be a significant bonding experience.
Solutions to Eyesight Deterioration
Table of Contents ↑|Are you struggling just a bit to read the words, but you don’t want to really admit it? Or, perhaps, your eyes are ‘just fine’ and you don’t need to give your vision a second thought. Either way it’s time to see the light and take action to slow down eye deterioration.
Steps To Help You Sleep
Table of Contents ↑|Everyone acknowledges the critical role sleep plays in our well-being and the profound discomfort that arises from its deprivation. This article doesn't delve deeply into the intricate physiology of sleep deprivation but rather explores the mental landscape of insomnia, with physiology providing a backdrop.
Hidden Dangers Lurking in Cosmetics
Table of Contents ↑|Driven by the dream of eternal youth, the cosmetics industry is big business, with billions of $ in sales each year. Advertisements make outrageous claims, but do you really know what ingredients are in the cream that promises to rejuvenate your skin?
The Miracle of Colloidal Silver
Table of Contents ↑|During the Covid pandemic, clinicians in resource-limited Zimbabwe achieved remarkable treatment successes with inhaled silver and Ivermectin. This article explores silver's historical and modern medical uses, its efficacy against pathogens, safety concerns, and future research potential, advocating for colloidal silver as a versatile, natural health solution for households.
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