Medical insanity: Over 10,000 American toddlers now on mind-altering medications for ADHD

(NaturalNews) The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) expressed alarm upon realizing that at least 10,000 toddlers aged two to three years are medicated for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) nationwide.

The mainstream reports on the CDC's finding focused on how many toddlers were reportedly on methylphenidate drugs, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana and Metadate CD. They never mention adverse side effects, short- or long-term, or that there is no proof of "chemical imbalances" that can be corrected by pharmaceuticals.

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Obama Bastards partied like kings on Africa vacation

Newly obtained records released Thursday by Judicial Watch revealed that lodging, security and “entertainment” for the Obamas’ entourage during their trip last year to Africa cost taxpayers nearly $2.2 million.

“The Obamas clearly either do not understand the value of a dollar – or understand it all too well when someone else is picking up the tab,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.
“Keep in mind that this outrageously lavish excursion came at the very same time that the president was shutting down White House tours and blaming it on the sequester. As one congressional critic noted at the time, the White House could have 1,350 weeks of tours for the cost of the Obama family’s trip to Africa.”
Documents previously obtained by Judicial Watch showed the flight expenses for the family’s African outing totaled more than $8.1 million.
The most recent documents revealed the lodging and entertainment costs. The paperwork from the Department of Homeland Security showed ranks of Secret Service officers on the sub-Saharan trip from June 27 to July 3, 2013, spent $2,189,727.60 in lodging, entertainment and security.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2014/05/obamas-partied-like-kings-on-africa-vacation/#llQUwrbQD70oFPSJ.99

Caterpillar looks like a snake for camouflage

Professor Daniel Janzen photographs the snake-like bug that wards off predators by looking and acting like a snake; found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Belize

May 28, 2014 by David Strege

The snake caterpillar uses a clever disguise to ward off predators. Photo by Daniel Janzen/Janzen.UPenn.edu/Caters News used by permission

A caterpillar in Costa Rica uses a unique disguise to ward off predators and the costume is quite striking, as is its response should it be approached.
The caterpillar cleverly camouflages itself as a slithering snake and comes with a head that looks like a snake. The snake caterpillar, in its larval state before becoming a moth, will also strike harmlessly if approached, just as a snake would, with the exception of a potential bite.
According to Caters News Agency, the bug creates the illusion of looking like a dangerous reptile by expanding parts at the end of its body.
Daniel Janzen, a professor of biology at the University of Pennsylvania, took the photos you see here while cataloguing caterpillars in the Area de Conservacion Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Caters News Agency released the photos on Tuesday.

Read more: http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/post/caterpillar-appears-snake-camouflage/

First Ever Study Reveals Amounts of Food Dyes in Brand Name Foods

• A study by Purdue University scientists reported the amounts of artificial food colors found in US foods, and revealed that many children could be consuming far more dyes than previously thought
• The amounts of dyes in even single servings of some foods are higher than amounts shown to impair children’s behavior
• Children could easily consume 100 mg of artificial color in a day, while some children may consume more than double that amount
• A variety of common food dyes and the preservative sodium benzoate cause some children to become measurably more hyperactive and distractible
• In 2010, most foods in the European Union that contain artificial food dyes were labeled with warning labels stating the food "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children,” which prompted many food manufacturers to voluntarily remove the dyes from their products
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• Read more: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/22/artificial-food-dyes.aspx?e_cid=20140522Z1_DNL_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20140522Z1&et_cid=DM45092&et_rid=528837293 

How Your Microbiome Controls Your Health

• Your body’s diverse army of microbes is responsible for many crucial biological processes, from immunity to memory to mental health
• Your enteric nervous system is your “second brain,” which plays an active role in controlling inflammation, mood, metabolism, cravings, and even “gut instincts”
• When your microbiome falls out of balance, diseases can result, including type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, immune deficits, and even cancer
• Your microbiome is under assault daily from certain foods and environmental factors, including sugar, GMOs, pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs, and others
• Optimizing your internal ecosystem requires reducing these assaults, then replenishing your flora with naturally fermented foods, such as sauerkraut
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• Read more: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/17/human-microbiome.aspx?e_cid=20140517Z1_DNL_art_1&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140517Z1&et_cid=DM44711&et_rid=523802994 

A Lack of Fluoride Is Not a Cause of Cavities

• Water fluoridation is ineffective at preventing dental decay. Rates of dental caries in non-fluoridated regions are often lower than in fluoridated areas
• Fluoride is often said to build stronger teeth, but the fluorapatite layer formed on your teeth from fluoride is a mere six nanometers thick (you'd need 10,000 of these layers to get the width of a strand of hair)
• Fluoride is a toxic chemical that accumulates in your tissues over time, wreaks havoc with enzymes, and produces a number of serious adverse health effects, including neurological and endocrine dysfunction
• Fluoride accumulates in your body over time, and children are particularly at risk for adverse effects of overexposure
• For strong teeth, avoid fluoridated water and fluoridated toothpaste. Make sure you consume a diet rich in whole foods, fermented vegetables, and grass-fed meats, which will ensure you're getting plenty of the minerals that are so important for strong teeth
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• Read more: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/13/water-fluoridation-dental-health.aspx? 

The Redemption of Cholesterol—How It Supports Your Health

• You may not realize it, but Dr. Fred Kummerow, who is alive and nearly 100 years old, was the first scientist to document the toxicity of trans fats
• Over the past 60 years, his research has repeatedly demonstrated that there’s NO correlation between high cholesterol and plaque formation that leads to heart disease
• Dr. Kummerow’s work shows that it’s not cholesterol that causes heart disease; rather it’s the trans fats and oxidized cholesterol that are to blame
• 95 percent of the food that most Americans eat is processed—and processed food is where all the trans fat lies
• Trans fats prevent the synthesis of prostacyclin, which is necessary to keep your blood flowing. When your body cannot produce prostacyclin, blood clots form, and you may succumb to sudden death
• To protect your heart health, you also need to address your insulin and leptin resistance, which is the result of eating a diet too high in sugars and grains
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