Air Pollution Linked To Higher Risk Of Young Children Developing Asthma

Air Pollution Linked To Higher Risk Of Young Children Developing Asthma from Natural Blaze Children exposed to higher levels of fine particles in the air (known as PM2.5) are more likely to develop asthma and persistent wheezing than children who are not exposed, finds a study published by The BMJ today. Other risk factors associated with a higher risk of developing asthma and persistent wheezing were having parents with asthma, having a mother who smoked during pregnancy, or having parents with low education and low income. These findings support emerging evidence that…

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People Living Near Green Spaces Have Lower Risk Of Obesity And Hypertension

People Living Near Green Spaces Have Lower Risk Of Obesity And Hypertension from Natural Blaze Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighbourhoods are at lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those living in areas with less green spaces. This is the main conclusion of a new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la Caixa”, which provides further evidence on the health benefits of green spaces. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together and include obesity, hypertension, high…

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How else are we being exposed to the dangers of radiation in our food and drinking water?

How else are we being exposed to the dangers of radiation in our food and drinking water? by: Edsel Cook for Natural News The 2011 Fukushima disaster caused massive radiation contamination of food supplies and water sources not just in Japan, but all around the world. People need to identify these threats to their health and take appropriate means to protect themselves and their families. Increased levels of cesium and strontium radionuclides appeared in commercially important fish along the Pacific coast of North America. Furthermore, bluefin tuna, salmon, and other affected fish displayed cancerous tumors. These…

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10 Ways to DETOXIFY your dirty lungs

10 Ways to DETOXIFY your dirty lungs by: Russel Davis for Natural News Tobacco smoking remains to be the primary driver in lung disease onset. Other factors that contribute to respiratory disease onset include air pollution, occupational chemicals and dusts, and frequent lower respiratory infections during childhood. With these risk factors at hand, it might prove beneficial to undergo lung detoxto stave off respiratory issues. Here are a few ways to naturally detoxify your lungs: Detoxify your dirty lungs with these natural steps Quit smoking – This should be a number one priority, especially for those who…

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