Holistic Health News Feed from TheHolisticOption.com

11.02.09 | 'Smart Choices' Labeling Program Crumbles, Food Manufacturers Scramble

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Kellogg, Unilever and PepsiCo flee amidst scrutiny while Kraft Foods continues to participate

10.29.09 | GMO and RoundUp Manufacturer Monsanto Loses Court Case

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:40 -0400

French Supreme Court finds Monsanto guilty of endangering the environment with RoundUp herbicide

10.09.09 | Urgent Lawsuit Files Against FDA For Swine Flu Vaccine Approvals

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Attorney Jim Turner sues FDA for violation of federal safety law

10.01.09 | Health Advocate Opposes Obama's Health Care Reform Plan

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Mike Adams provides statement of principles, ideas for real reform of our sick-care system

09.02.09 | Pfizer Found Guilty, Pays 2.3 Billion Dollars in Fines

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Plead guilty to misbranding Bextra, Geodon, Zyvox and Lyrica with intent to mislead or defraud

09.02.09 | FDA Attacks Natural Thyroid On Which Millions Depend

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 12:00:40 -0400

FDA protects profits of synthetic products and forces millions off natural, bioidentical treatment

07.24.09 | New Bill (HR2749) Gives FDA Power Over Small Farms and Supplements

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Action needed to stop the The Food Safety Enhancement Act (FSEA)!

07.14.09 | Doctor Given at Least $30 Million Dollars to Push Vaccines

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Dr. Paul Offit served on the ACIP and recommended rotavirus vaccine for babies to the CDC

07.14.09 | Food Irradiation Ineffective and Detrimental to Health

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Links found to neurological disorders and nerve myelin destruction from food irradiation

07.07.09 | FDA Admits Tylenol and Excedrin Cause Liver Failure

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Acetaminophen found to be the main cause of liver failure in United States

07.01.09 | MDs Guilty of Fraud and Conspiracy in HIV Treatment Scam

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Five Miami-based doctors scammed Medicare and taxpayers out of $20 million

06.17.09 | Polio Vaccine Victim Wins Lawsuit Against Big Pharma

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Lederle to pay $22.5 million for injury to man after his daughter was injected with vaccine from live polio virus

06.16.09 | Senate Passes Tobacco Control Bill, Which Controls Nothing

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:40 -0400

If passed, the FDA will be forced to approve tobacco as a drug but ban candy and fruit-flavored cigarettes

06.11.09 | FDA Approval of Bipolar Drugs Mirrors AMA Approval of Heroin

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Flashback 85 years with Bayer's Heroin Cough Medicine for Children, and Today's Seroquel, Zyprexa and Goedon

05.29.09 | Conservation Groups Sue U.S. Gov't To Protect Sea Turtles

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Government agencies not enforcing their own laws, sea turtles face extinction

05.20.09 | Cheerios Cereal Now Considered 'Unapproved Drug' Says FDA

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Claims of lowering cholesterol and reducing risk of heart disease mean FDA new drug approval process

05.15.09 | Radiation for Breast Cancer Causes Cancer in Other Breast

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Study finds risk of contralateral breast cancer three to four times higher after radiation

05.13.09 | Swine Flu: Separating Fact from Hype

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:40 -0400

With little real concern, the media had only helped H1N1 influenza vaccine manufacturers

05.05.09 | Germany Bans Monsanto's Genetically Modified Corn

Tue, 25 May 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Sixth country in EU to argue corn breed MON 810 is bad for environment

04.29.09 | Swine Flu Qualifies as Phase 5, According to W.H.O.

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:40 -0400

World Health Organization revises pandemic alert scale in the midst of a swine flu outbreak

04.27.09 | Acupuncture Relieves Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Recent study in Medical Acupuncture journal shows significant benefit to patients

04.22.09 | Earth Day 2009 With Earth Day Network

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Worldwide environmental movement to promote a healthy and sustainable environment

04.16.09 | World Homeopathy Awareness Week, April 10-16

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:40 -0400

254th anniversary of the birth of the founder of homeopathy, Samuel Frederick Hahnemann

04.07.09 | Study Shows Organic Skin Care Product Activates Anti-Aging Gene

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Genomic study finds that Elina Ambra-Lift activates Sirtuin-1 gene without use of Resveratrol

03.31.09 | New Polypill Combines Multiple Drugs Into One

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Drug company funds study on chemical cocktail of 5 pills, tests on low-income people in India

03.26.09 | Pharmaceutical Drugs Found in Fish Around Major U.S. Cities

Wed, 26 Mar 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds fish contaminated with 7 drugs

03.18.09 | Dr. Scott Reuben Fabricated Data For Over Twenty Pharma Studies

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Fabricated studies promoted safety and benefits of Bextra, Vioxx, Lyrica, Celebrex and Effexor

03.17.09 | Supreme Court Ends Big Pharma's Bid for Legal Immunity

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:40 -0400

6-3 decision against Wyeth in the Diana Levine case sets a crucial precedent

03.08.09 | Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Rotting Jaw Disease

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Study finds that Fosamax and other drugs significantly increase risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)

03.06.09 | Live Avian Flu Virus Placed in Baxter Vaccine Materials

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Illinois-based pharma company shipped live avian flu viruses mixed with vaccine material to 18 countries

03.03.09 | AstraZeneca Suppressed Information About Seroquel

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Sales reps knew of Seroquel link to diabetes and lied for profit gain

02.24.09 | Calcium Tied to Lower Cancer Risk in Older People

Thu, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:40 -0400

New, large scale study reveals the powerful protection calcium offers

02.13.09 | FDA Declares Form of Vitamin B6 a Drug

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Effectively Banning Pyridoxamine from Dietary Supplements

02.03.09 | Hypnosis and its Role on Children with Chronic Headaches

Tue, 4 Feb 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Study finds that hypnosis and taught self-hypnosis decreases frequency and intensity of headaches

01.28.09 | Mercury Found in High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Toxic mercury in over 55 foods and beverages containing contaminated HFCS

01.14.09 | FDA Says High-Fructose Corn Syrup Cannot Be Considered 'Natural'

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Don't be fooled by labels or TV commercials, HFCS is a synthetic substance

01.06.09 | FDA Decides Against Warnings on Epilepsy Medication

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Decision to forego black box warnings keeps suicide risk high

01.05.09 | PETA Announces Pledge to Eat Veg 30 Day Challenge

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:40 -0400

PETA and Experience Project make it simple and fun for people to try vegetarianism for 30 days

01.04.09 | Important Vitamin D Update

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Vitamin D deficiency implicated in most diseases in civilization

01.01.09 | The Three Biggest Grocery Shopping Mistakes

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 12:00:40 -0400

Correct these starting in 2009, and your family will be healthier for it!

12.22.08 | FDA Approves Stevia

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

Era of oppression of this herbal sweetener ended by FDA approval

12.16.08 | Coca-Cola to Launch Stevia-Sweetened Drinks, Violate FDA Regulations?

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

Coca-Cola will either violate or force the FDA to change regulation of natural stevia

12.12.08 | FDA Admits Mercury Fillings Have Neurotoxic Effects

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

The FDA reluctantly admits mercury can cause cognitive and developmental problems

12.09.08 | TheHolisticOption.com Announces Partnership with Intent.com

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

Intent was launched by Mallika Chopra, daughter of Dr. Deepak Chopra

12.09.08 | Holistic Moms Downsize, Rediscover the Spirit of the Holidays

Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

Celebrating the Holidays in a Yurt, Creating New Traditions, and Homemade Gifts

12.07.08 | National Handwashing Awareness Week 12/07-12/13

Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

History, Tips and the 4 Principles of Handwashing

12.05.08 | Happiness is Contagious in Social Networks

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

New research shows that happiness spreads among people in social networks

12.01.08 | World AIDS Day 2008 Marks Twenty Years

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:00:40 -0400

December 1, 2008 Marks Twenty Years of AIDS Awareness Campaigning

11.15.08 | Flu Trends Predicts, But Offers Only Vaccination as Prevention

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:00:40 -0400

Google's Flu Tracker May Be Effective, But Promoting Mass Vaccination Does More Harm Than Good

11.11.08 | America's Healthiest Grocery Stores: Top 10

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:40 -0400

Comprehensive list of America's Healthiest Grocery Stores

10.24.08 | CDC Gardasil Risk Report Is A Cover-up by Barbara Loe Fisher

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:00:40 -0400

The CDC and FDA issued a report on Gardasil vaccine safety that amounts to a cover-up of serious reactions, including paralysis and deaths

10.20.08 | Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day: October 24th

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:40 -0400

October 24th Designated to Raise Awareness of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and to Educate Consumers About Benefits of Using Certified Practitioners

10.17.08 | Parents and AAP Clash: Green Our Vaccines Rally Held in DC

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:56:40 -0400

Green Our Vaccines Rally Held In Washington, DC Within Days of Creation of New Immunization Alliance to Enforce Existing CDC Vaccine Schedule

10.10.08 | White Sugar Now Coming From Genetically-Modified Sugar Beets

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:56:40 -0400

This year saw the first commercial planting of genetically modified (GM) sugar beets in the United States, with that sugar to hit the food supply soon after.

10.08.08 | Peaceful Parenting Expert To Speak at Natural Living Conference

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:56:40 -0400

"Peaceful Parenting" Lecture Aims to End Power Struggles, Teach Parents How to Connect To Their Own Hearts, and Convey Unconditional Love to Their Children

10.03.08 | Chairman of CFH Declares FDA Should Review Approval of Splenda

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:56:04 -0400

New Study of Splenda and Sucralose Reveals Shocking New Information About Potential Harmful Effect on Humans

09.22.08 | Chantix Banned for Airline Pilots After Link to Auto Accidents

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:54:56 -0400

Anti-Smoking Drug Banned for Airline Pilots After Link to Auto Accidents

09.19.08 | Stop The Mothers Act: Mandatory Drugging of Expectant Mothers

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:54:05 -0400

Big Pharma is pushing hard for passage of The Mothers Act, a bill that would require all pregnant women to be "screened" for depression and then drugged with patented antidepressant drugs.

09.18.08 | How to Live Green: Featured Topic at 2008 Natural Living Conference

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:52:53 -0400

Green living is an issue that's here to stay: 53% of adults surveyed said they have changed their lifestyle to make it more environmentally sustainable

09.03.08 | Vaccination: Featured Topic at 2008 Natural Living Conference

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:51:47 -0400

As children head back to school this September, the debate about who should decide whether and when parents vaccinate their children continues to rage across the United States.

08.27.08 | The Holistic Moms Promote 'Birth Rights' on Labor Day

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:50:25 -0400

Parenting Group Says Womens' Rights to Natural Childbirth Are Rapidly Disappearing

08.26.08 | Finally - Supermarkets Expand LOCAL PRODUCE Section

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:49:37 -0400

Supermarkets are beginning to catch on that stocking just locally-grown corn and tomatoes is not enough for customers.

08.22.08 | FDA Unleashes Mass Irraditation of Spinach, Lettuce, etc.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:48:24 -0400

The FDA has announced that beginning today, spinach and lettuce sold across the United States may now be secretly irradiated before it reaches grocery store shelves.

07.31.08 | New Stevia-Based Sweetener, Truvia, Comes to Market

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:47:18 -0400

Cargill Rolls Out Stevia-Based Sweetener Called Truvia

06.25.08 | Parenting Group Denounces AMA Resolution Against Homebirth

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:46:20 -0400

Members of the Holistic Moms Network (HMN) Say Homebirth is a Safe Choice And Must Remain a Legal Right

05.14.08 | Antioxidant Levels Rise as Fruit Ripens

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:45:14 -0400

Chlorophyll in the peel of some fruits is replaced by an antioxidant known as nonfluorescing chlorophyll catabolytes (NCCs), according to a new study.

05.08.08 | How the American Medical Association (AMA) Got Rich

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:41:22 -0400

History and rise of power of the AMA

04.25.08 | Skip the Bacon and Stay Thin to Avoid Cancer

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:40:02 -0400

Skip the Bacon and Stay Thin to Avoid Cancer, Says World Cancer Research Fund

02.07.08 | Puberty at the Age of 8

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:38:39 -0400

U.S. girls are reaching puberty at younger ages than ever before. Dr. Mercola's comments.

01.29.08 | Another Bad Year for Pharmaceutical Drugs. Are there safe options?

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:36:07 -0400

Cold and Flu Drugs Pulled From Market While Cholesterol and Anti-Depression Drugs Called Into Question