News & Updates
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When It’s Not Just the Holiday Blues: Teen Depression
The prevalence of teenage anxiety and depression continues to rise with more and more teenagers turning to “cutting”. About 30% of girls and 20% of boys–totaling 6.3 million teens–have had an anxiety disorder, according to data from the National Institute of Mental Health. Experts believe there are many factors contributing to this mental health crisis…
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Nurses Fired over flu shot shown to be only 10% effective
This year’s flu vaccine is only 10% effective… Get your shot anyway, they say (got to use up that stockpile they have)… Worse part is that a number of nurses are losing their job for not getting the flu shot, and those that don’t lose their job have to wear a mask for the entire…
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15 year old autistic teen has 10x times amount of aluminum in brain than elderly person
Breaking news: A new study, just published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology has found, via brain autopsies, that there are unusually high amounts of aluminum in the brains of autistic children. Here’s an excellent post about this new science from the Children’s Medical Safety Research Institute: For my science…
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Hearty Stew
Nothing says comfort like a hearty stew. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Busy holiday seasons can often mean a change in diet (quick snacks and sugar tempations). Treat your body right and keep your immune system strong with a heart stew.This quick and simple soup recipe will help you use them…
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Cuddling your infant changes their genetics, study says
Baby wearing doesn’t just keep our babies warm, snug, and loved. a new study shows it changes their very genetics. As part of my adoptive parent training, I learned of the many studies showing the psychological brain benefits of close consistent contact with my children. I am THRILLED to see science is still expanding our…
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When Parental Choice Ends in CPS Taking Your Child
In Idaho, lawmakers are reviewing legislation to be debated in the upcoming 2018 session that would greatly infringe upon rights of parental choice and protections. In 2016, an interim committee was created at Governor Butch Otter’s request to research “faith healing”. This belief is practiced among some Idaho residents, including some followers of Christ Church…