There’s an old adage that says TV rots your brain. While this may not be literally true, there are ways it can contribute to the spoiling of your health. A newly published meta-study carried out by researchers at Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health (SSEHS), in England, has underscored potential health hazards of spending too much time in front of the tube.

Data was collected from 53 separate international studies which focused on sedentary behavior as it relates to dietary and television viewing habits. A strong association was found between watching large amounts of television and increased intake of nutritionally poor foods such as high-calorie snacks, fast food, and soda. A reduction in fruit and vegetable consumption among avid TV viewers was also identified.

Dual Action

According to Dr. Natalie Biddle, lead author of the investigation, the negative influence television has may stem from some combination of interrelated factors. Constant bombardment of commercial advertisements during segment breaks and even within actual programming can encourage unhealthy food-related decisions. When this influence is combined with regular exposure to short bursts of highly targeted audio and visual stimulation, it has a very real effect on the viewer’s attention span and can impact their ability to make informed decisions properly.

Normal activities associated with TV viewing, like channel-surfing and “TiVoing”, also reward impulsive behavior. When viewers see a food advertised, there’s a good chance they’re going to want it, even if they aren’t really hungry. If that food isn’t readily available, they may lose interest and return to their seat empty handed… or they might just grab the next best thing sitting around the kitchen instead, and it may be less than nutritionally ideal.

Not only does habitually staring at the TV generally lead to increased snacking and poor diet practices, the sedentary nature of watching TV also takes a hefty toll on viewer health and physical appearance.

Alternatives

The easiest way to avoid these, and other, health risks connected with excessive TV viewing is to simply watch less television. Even without taking the recent Loughborough University findings into consideration, limiting TV time to a maximum of three or four hours a week is still a smart idea. Cutting back on television may result in having a lot of newly available free time to pick up new hobbies. And, spending the extra time hanging out with friends and family or using it to catch up on your reading will feel far more rewarding.

What do you think of the outcome of this meta-study? How does TV fit into your day? Let’s discuss, in the comments below!

~Dr. G

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I am proud to publish a video of my latest interview from the January 20th, 2012 edition of The Alex Jones Show. Mike Adams, of NaturalNews, was the guest host.

We covered quite a few topics, what are your thoughts on my interview? I’d love to hear them in the comments below!

~Dr. G

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We are excited to announce that Dr. Group will be a guest this week on The Alex Jones Show on Friday, January 20th at approximately 12:30pm CST with guest host, Mike Adams of NaturalNews

They will be talking about aluminum detox to rid your body of toxic aluminum from chemtrails and contaminated foods. They’ll also cover Bisphenol-A (BPA) and other hormone disrupting contaminants.

Listen to the LIVE Webcast at: www.infowars.com/listen-on-the-internet

The Alex Jones Show is a nationally syndicated news/talk show based out of Austin, TX. If you’ve never heard of Alex Jones, then you’ve been missing out on some of the most dynamic, hard-hitting radio on the planet. From implanted microchips to the police state, The Alex Jones Show has the daily developments and important guests to bring you the real truth and nothing but.

Other Radio Interviews:

• Interview with Mike Adams of Natural News [Audio]
• Dr. Group on ‘Natural News Talk Hour’ on July 22, 2010
• Dr. Group on ‘Natural News Talk Hour’ on January 28, 2010

Let’s face it; most of us want to eat healthier. But it seems almost impossible for a couple of fundamental reasons: no convenient market that carries organic fruits, veggies, supplements, and packaged and prepared foods; or, maybe more importantly in the age of the internet, organic foods are simply less affordable than conventional foods.

Here at Global Healing Center we are constantly searching for ways to provide our customers with information to help them achieve optimal health. Our most recent discovery is Green PolkaDot Box— an online buyers’ club that sells many organic foods, natural nutritional supplements, and other organic products at prices lower than MSRP that ship directly to any zip code in the US, no trip to the market necessary.

Natural News labels Green PolkaDot Box as the most promising company to compete with Whole Foods.

How Does Green PolkaDot Box Work?

Green PolkaDot Box is an online buyers’ club/membership store, similar to Sam’s Club and Costco, for those who are familiar with them. You must purchase an annual membership, but the small fee usually pays for itself fairly quick with the savings, depending on how much and how often you buy. Once you have a membership, you can start saving up to 60% immediately and, as an added bonus, orders over $150 are shipped free in the United States.

Green PolkaDot Box Membership Levels

Club Membership ($50/yr)- Entitles you to 12 months of shopping privileges, the free shipping bonus on orders over $150 and access to their Learning Center.

Rewards Membership ($125/yr)- Includes all of the above, plus it allows you to earn rewards points- 1 point for every dollar spent. These points can be used to purchase products from Green PolkaDot Box. This membership level also works like a multi-tier affiliate program, earning you points for purchases made by other people that you refer to the program.

Fresh, Organic Produce Is Next

We encourage our readers to buy from their local farmers as much as they can to support the farmers’ economy and reduce the overall carbon footprint; remember, all of the extra energy consumed in transportation takes its toll on the planet. When buying local is not an option, Green PolkaDot Box will soon offer farm-to-consumer fresh produce that will ship from America’s organic farms directly to its members using an innovative chilling technique to keep it fresh. Earn rewards points for fresh organic fruits and veggies delivered right to your door!

4 Ways Green PolkaDot Box Can Help You Save

• Save up to 60% off organic and non-GMO products. Some of these products are currently being sold at Whole Foods at a higher price.
• Free shipping on orders over $150, anywhere in the US.
• Earn rewards points for your purchases and your referrals’ purchases that you can use to get free products.
• Saves you time when doing your grocery shopping.

Visit www.greenpolkadotbox.com to start saving now on your organic foods.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Group will be the featured guest this week on ‘Natural News Talk Hour’ on January 12, 2012 at 9:00pm to 10:00pm (EST).

They will be discussing the various toxins present in many homes and how to identify and eliminate those toxins from your home using organic methods.

A few of the topics to be discussed:

• The most dangerous foods in your kitchen and refrigerator
• Harmful toxins that are most likely floating in the air inside your home
• Toxic chemicals in your home water system, dishwasher and laundry machine
• Chemicals and heavy metals most people and children are exposed to everyday
• The dangers of using a microwave oven
• Harmful radiation levels in the home

Dr. Group’s Thoughts About Natural News Talk Hour:

“Talk Hour” is a free online show that lets you call in and ask health experts the most important questions that pertain to you and your life. There are two ways to hear this show live on Thursday January 12, 2012 at 9:00 pm (EST) / 6:00 pm (PST):

1. Call the telephone number: 760-569-7676 and use access code: 815676.
2. Listen to the LIVE Webcast at: http://www.naturalhealth365.com/talkhourshow.html

Right now is the perfect time to improve your health. The first step is to take a few minutes and let the experts steer you down the path to better health.

Other Radio Interviews:

• Interview with Mike Adams of Natural News [Audio]
• Dr. Group on ‘Natural News Talk Hour’ on July 22, 2010
• Dr. Group on ‘Natural News Talk Hour’ on January 28, 2010

There is an ever growing number of mothers, or “mommy bloggers” voicing their opinions. One of the topics this group has discussed is the possible side effects of a new type of slim-profile Pampers brand diaper manufactured by Proctor & Gamble.

The new diapers utilize an advanced form of what the company has dubbed “dry max technology.” This is basically just a marketing catch phrase for super absorbent synthetic polymers that are able to absorb significantly more fluid than their more natural counterparts.

Proctor & Gamble claim the new technology makes the new diapers 20 percent less bulky than previous Pampers, and reduces the product’s environmental footprint by a considerable amount.  However, many moms are more concerned with the impact the new diapers have on their baby’s skin than the environment.

Concerns

A number of mommy bloggers immediately reported seeing severe skin irritation soon after trying the new Pampers. In some cases, this apparently went well beyond the normal limits of diaper rash, leading one mother to refer to it as a “chemical burn”.  In an effort to better understand the cause of the irritation, one popular blogger examined the inside of one of the new diapers and compared it to an older one. They found that the new Pampers no longer use a mesh liner to hold in the absorbent material, (presumably because the new material expands less) as well as new fragrances and possibly a new form of adhesive binding.

Something Else to Consider

The resulting rashes have proven difficult to consistently reproduce and some experts are still skeptical that the updated diapers are the actual cause of the abnormally pronounced irritation. Specifically, they cite the absence of any truly new chemicals in the product in addition to the rigorous tests all such products undergo prior to their release. There is a fairly strong possibility of irritation any time changes are made to the materials that come into contact with human skin. Especially baby skin. This applies to everything from a new pair of socks to changes in detergent.  

What Can I Do to Prevent This at Home?

Regardless of whether or not these new diapers are the cause of the irritation, they are not the best option for young skin or the environment. Nearly all big-name diapers use similar technology and produce considerable amounts of trash. Switching to cloth or all-natural organic diapers is a great way to reduce the chemicals your child’s most sensitive areas are exposed to. Still, it’s no guarantee that your young one will never experience a case of diaper rash. I recommend natural remedies for diaper rash.

-Dr. G

Heated battles have raged across the world’s dinner tables for about as long as anyone can remember. The topic of this unending debate? Vegetables.

Despite their most valiant efforts many parents still struggle with their kids about eating their nightly serving of greens. Visiting your local farmers markets, fresher produce and more interesting/flavorful recipes have been helping to slowly turn the tide, but arming yourself with a little extra knowledge before going into battle doesn’t usually hurt either.

According to newly presented research, eating green vegetables may be an even better way to our bodies healthy than we could have possibly guessed. In addition to being a well-known source of vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, not to mention both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, it seems that green vegetables of all types are also a key source of specialized chemical signals that our immune systems use to self-communicate.

Breaking Down the Study

Researchers working with the Barbraham Institute, an independently operated biomedical science center closely aligned with Cambridge University in England, have discovered a new connection between cruciferous, or leafy green vegetables, body-wide immune response.

By examining the effects of an artificially controlled diet, completely lacking and green vegetable matter, in laboratory mice, the Barbraham researchers were able to show a marked decline in immune capability over a relatively short span of time. In fact, in as little as two to three weeks, most of their test mice showed a staggering 70-80% reduction in intra-epithelial lymphocytes (IELs)—a fundamental component of healthy immune function in most mammals, including both mice and humans.

Seeing this, the researchers were able to then trace a complex, multistage relationship between specific chemical compounds found in green cruciferous vegetables, IEL cells, and a cell-surface protein, scientifically referred to as aryl hydrocarbon receptors (AhRs). Essentially, they believe that the chemicals found primarily in these vegetables trigger activity in AhR proteins, which in turn seem to at least partially regulate the production of IEL cells throughout the body.

What’s more, AhR proteins play their own additional role in immune defense outside of IEL production. While IEL cells are best known for destroying foreign and infectious material to protect their parent organism, AhR also help to maintain intracellular genetic integrity by acting as a sort of glue which holds DNA together and makes it less vulnerable to attack.

What The Researchers Have to Say:

The research team behind this initial investigation is however quick to point out that their findings are only preliminary, and have so far only been examined in laboratory animals. A great deal of additional study is still needed to determine whether or not these same chemical relationships fully apply to humans. But we do know for a fact, that consuming more and more green vegetables are definitely a great way to improve your diet.

While these new findings may be a bit abstract for some kids to really sink their teeth into, it doesn’t change the fact there they give us all yet another reason to make sure get in our daily servings of green vegetables — even if they aren’t always our favorite thing on the menu.

Are you getting enough leafy green vegetables in your diet? Let’s discuss, in the comments below!

~Dr. G

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Hi everyone I would like to share some amazing technology with you. I have been researching a fairly new device used to balance the body and eliminate a host of negative health conditions using advanced laser frequency technology.

It’s called NRGnano Biofeedback – cold laser therapy. It actually tests the body’s reaction to THOUSANDS of frequencies (foods, allergens, chemicals, etc) and imprints balancing frequencies back into the body using a cold laser. It’s simply amazing! The focus of this therapy is on allergies, the inflammatory trigger to many symptoms.

This process is totally painless and I would highly recommend you try this if you or someone you know is suffering from:

• Allergies
• Frequent colds
• Headaches/Migraines
• Depression/Anxiety
• Skin Irritations (psoriasis/eczema)
• Sleep Disorders

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Here’s what I’ve seen so far from people:

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If you are in the Houston or surrounding area, give Paddy a call at 713-408-3456 to learn more.

Dr. G

Join me on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 4PM ET as I share my organic methods on how to identify and eliminate toxins in your home.

In my tele cast, you will learn about:

• The most dangerous foods in your kitchen and refrigerator
• Harmful toxins that are most likely floating in the air inside your home
• Toxic chemicals in your home water system, dishwasher and laundry machine
• Chemicals and heavy metals most people and kids are exposed to everyday
• The Dangers of Using a Microwave Oven
• Harmful radiation levels in the home

Registration is free- Click here to reserve your space.

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Beeswax is yet another gift that Mother Nature has given us to improve our lives. You could write a book about the many ways you can use it, but when you head to the store, make sure what you bring home is organic. Why is this so important?

Beehives around the world use pesticides that are fat-soluble, which means they can accumulate in the beeswax. In order to be certified as organic, drugs and chemicals cannot be used on the land within 3 miles of the beehive since this is the bees’ flying radius. It’s not a small endeavor, but it’s worth it to protect your health.

So now that you have your organic beeswax, here are some our favorite uses!

1. Lip Balm

Keep your lips moisturized during the winter with this natural protectant. To make it, add ½ ounce of beeswax to a small double boiler and melt on low heat. Then add 1 teaspoon of raw honey, 2 ounces of cold pressed organic olive oil and 2 ounces of cold pressed organic hemp seed oil and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. If you’d like to give it a little flavor, add about 20 drops of organic peppermint essential oil and stir well. Then remove it from heat and distribute into lip balm tins or tubes.

2. Skin Moisturizer

Lock in your skin’s natural moisture with beeswax, and add the antioxidant vitamin E to help protect and repair rough, dry, or chapped skin. Melt 4 ounces of sweet organic almond oil and 1 ounce of beeswax in a double boiler. Remove it from the heat, add 2 ounces of distilled water, and stir well. Then add 10 drops of vitamin E oil and 10 drops of lavender essential oil, and stir continuously until the mixture has cooled. Pour into individual tins.

3. Candles

If you want to create a little ambiance without the fear of any dripping or toxic smoke, the bees have you covered. These candles give off the sweet smell of honey. All you need to make your own is beeswax sheets, a wick, a sharp knife, and a safe cutting surface.

4. Cooking

Beeswax helps with molding and locking in flavors. It is added to many candies, such as Jelly Belly jelly beans and Haribo’s gummy bears. It’s also used to create the distinctive crunchy crust of the small French pastries called canneles, which are definitely worth making for yourself at home!

5. Itch Relief

You can make a salve that’s great for poison ivy, poison oak, and other scratch-worthy adversaries. In a small saucepan, simmer 1 tablespoon of chickweed powder, 1 tablespoon of comfrey power, and 1 pint of organic olive oil for 3 hours. Then strain, add 2 ounces of beeswax, and pour into individual tins.

6. Pain Relief

Beeswax can also make an effective salve for aches and pains. In a small saucepan, simmer 1 tablespoon chickweed powder, 1 tablespoon wormwood powder, and 2 pints of sweet olive oil for 3 hours. Strain, add 3 ounces of beeswax and 10 drops of tea tree oil, and pour into individual tins.

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7. Unstick a Drawer

If you have an old, beautiful bureau, it’s likely you also have problems getting those drawers to slide out smoothly. Add a thin coat of beeswax on the wooden rails, and they’ll be opening and closing like new! The same technique will also work on those pesky sliding glass doors that no longer glide smoothly.

8. Sealing Envelopes

Want to make your party invitations stand out? Give them a fancy, old-fashioned look by using a sealing wax made from beeswax. Then find the right stamp to leave your impression.

Can You Think of Other Beeswax Uses?

Of course, these arent the only ways you can use organic beeswax. How do you use this gift from Mother Nature? We would love to hear your uses for beeswax in the comments below!

~Dr. G

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• The Health Benefits of Raw Honey
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