Recently, a new symptom of COVID-19 has been identified in young adults who are otherwise asymptomatic and have no other health issues. This new symptom presents itself as a sudden loss of sense of smell (Anosmia), a reduced sense of smell (Hyposmia), or a sudden loss of taste (Ageusia…
Recent comprehensive sequence analysis and comparison shows snake to be the host of COVID-19. This means that the COVID-19 could have come from consumption of snake blood, meat raw or undercooked. We need to take a moment to think and ask ourselves “How did this happen? How did…
Ambulances in Wisconsin are now stocked up with 6 essential oils instead of the known medications like opiates for pain, anti anxiety medicines etc. Why? They think this is the way to combat the opiate epidemic in Wisconsin at least. They have not explained how this change will curb the…
Koko – An Icon for Empathy and Interspecies Communication The Gorilla Foundation announced the passing of Koko in her sleep on June 19, 2018. She was 46 years old. “Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are…
Detox drinks are advertised as detoxing the toxins out of our system but no one ever tells us which toxins are they trying to get rid of? How are these products achieving the detoxification? The Scrutinizer explains the Myths and Facts about detox water. Find out if grapefruit detox water…
Meenakshi Noll, MD Ph.D Controversy on Pesticides Of course there has been too much controversy on toxicity of pesticides, especially Glyphosate in recent years that led to ‘Organic Foods’. Anything and everything that is labelled ‘Organic’ is considered to be healthier and of course the price can be ten…
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Researchers continue to study both THC and CBD derived from Cannabis to see if they are effective for managing pain and can they be used as a substitute for opioid medications.The question is do they work for pain, does it work as well or better than Opioids for pain…
Dementia Aware: what you need to know about dementia myths and misconceptions Tracey Maxfield Advances in health care and technology has enhanced longevity, and people are healthier and living longer than ever before. This has resulted in an increased prevalence of dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease International & WHO, 2012). Dementia…