Skip to content

Author: janetau

Published on Leave a comment on Managing Mental Clutter and Sleeping Better at Night – See If These Help

How to Stop Mental Clutter and Fall Asleep Faster

By Mie Hermansen – MSN

Establish a Consistent Nighttime

A regular bedtime routine helps signal to your brain that it’s time to wind down. Avoid screens, bright lights, and stressful activities in the hour before bed.

Write Down Your Thoughts

If your mind is cluttered with worries, jot them down in a notebook before bedtime. This helps clear your head and prevents you from mentally going over the same concerns repeatedly.

Practice Deep Breathing

Slow, deep breaths can calm your nervous system and reduce stress. Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds.

Listen to Relaxing Sounds

Soothing sounds like ocean waves, rain, or soft music can drown out mental chatter and create a more peaceful sleep environment.

Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary

Ensure your bedroom is dark, cool, and quiet. Remove distractions and consider blackout curtains or earplugs if necessary.

Try Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Tense and relax different muscle groups one at a time, starting from your feet and moving up through your body. This technique helps release tension and prepares you for sleep.…

Published on Leave a comment on Rare Regent Honeyeaters Unexpectedly Spotted on NSW Mid North Coast

By Emma Siossian – ABC Good News

A group of birdwatchers arriving at a nature reserve on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has spotted one of the country's rarest birds before even leaving the car park.

The group had just got to Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park in the Queens Lake Nature Reserve recently, when an eagle-eyed twitcher spotted a critically endangered regent honeyeater.

According to BirdLife Australia, there have only been five reports of the bird in the Port Macquarie area in the past decade.

Hastings Birdwatchers conservation officer Peter West was one of the few people among the group of about 20 who had seen the species before.

A Conservation-Bred Regent Honeyeater and Chick. 
(Supplied: Lachlan Hall)

"We got out of the car and the first thing someone said was, 'There's a regent honeyeater,'" Mr West said.

"To be honest I didn't believe they were telling me the truth, but it was true.

"The lady who organised the morning had a plan, which went out the window, and I don't think we got very far from the car park at all."

Mr West said they saw two regent honeyeaters in the reserve south of Port Macquarie, feeding with other types of honeyeaters in the trees.…

Published on Leave a comment on Taking Specific ‘B Vitamins’ Wisely Could Help to Fight Glaucoma, Study Finds

HI FRIENDS, IT'S AFTER MIDNIGHT HERE BUT I'M SO STIRRED and INSPIRED TO START A SHORT SERIES OF ARTICLES FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR EYES and IMPROVED VISION plus SAFETY MEASURES OVER COMING WEEKS IN OCT-NOV 2025. I HOPE THIS HELPS MANY PEOPLE.

Story by Meike Leonard – MSN

A common vitamin supplement could slow down the progression of the degenerative eye disease glaucoma, a study has found.

Vitamin B, found in whole grains, dark leafy greens, such as kale and broccoli, eggs, fish and dairy, appears to diminish the damage caused by the condition.

Glaucoma, which is suffered by nearly 700,000 people in the UK, is caused by an abnormality in the eye’s drainage system causing fluid to build up, increasing pressure on the optic nerve.

Primarily affecting older adults and those with a genetic disposition to the condition, it causes blurred vision and even blindness if left untreated. 

Glaucoma is usually managed by reducing the pressure through eye drops, surgery or laser treatments.

The researchers gave supplements of vitamins B6 (Pyridoxine - avoid Synthetic OR High Doses) B9 (Folate - avoid Folic Acid) and B12 to rats and mice with Glaucoma.…

Published on Leave a comment on Concerning: Trendy Indoor Wood Burning Stoves Found To Be As Bad For The Lungs As Smoking According To New Study

This will be Baffling to a lot of Folks and I will see if it has to do with burning Green Wood and something else people commonly buy to use in them that does the damage. It sounds so Serious, it could be taken as Fearmongering but I found a number of Links on Google when I checked this out. It’s after midnight here, so I will include 2 Google Links as well. OK? I’m into Protecting People, not Fearmongering. I’ve often wondered about those Stoves to be honest because of the Fumes from a few neighbours Stoves.

By Jonathan Neal – Health Reporter – Daily Mail UK

Wood-burning stoves can damage the lungs in a similar way to cigarette smoke, researchers have warned.

The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, showed those who used wood stoves lost lung capacity more quickly than non-users – even though they tended to be wealthier, healthier and less likely to smoke.

Scientists examined data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, which tracks the health of thousands of people. 

They analysed repeated lung function tests over eight years, measuring FEV1 – the amount of air a person can forcefully exhale in the first second of a breath. …

Published on Leave a comment on Most Times, Giving Antibiotics To Kids Is Not A Good Idea. It Can Weaken Their Immune Systems.

New Study Reveals Hidden Risks of Early Antibiotic Use in Children

Story by Mie Hermansen - MSN

New Study Reveals Hidden Risks of Early Antibiotic Use in Children

Antibiotics are essential in modern medicine, especially for fighting infections in children. But new research warns that overuse—particularly in the early years—may quietly affect long-term health in surprising ways.

Early Exposure Carries Hidden Risks

A large-scale study reveals that repeated antibiotic use before age 2 can be linked to various chronic health conditions later in childhood.

Gut Microbes Take a Hit

Antibiotics disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the gut, potentially weakening a child’s immune system over time.

Allergies on the Rise

Children exposed to frequent antibiotics showed increased risks of developing asthma, hay fever, and food allergies as they grew older.

A Possible Link to Developmental Delays

The research flagged a possible connection between antibiotic use and intellectual disabilities—but more studies are needed to confirm the link.

Not All Conditions Are Affected

Reassuringly, no clear ties were found between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases like celiac or inflammatory bowel disease.

No Strong Ties to ADHD or Autism

Parents can breathe a sigh of relief: the study found no significant association with conditions like ADHD or autism spectrum disorders.…

Published on Leave a comment on Health Chiefs Issue Warning for Common Acid Reflux Drug Taken by Millions Over Infection Fears!

by Zoe Hardy – MSN News

Health officials have warned that long-term use of acid reflux drugs to combat indigestion could increase the risk of developing a potentially deadly bacterial infection. 

Acid reflux—when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the gullet—is a common cause of indigestion, and the burning pain this produces is what most people describe as

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), such as Omeprazole, are one of the UK's most prescribed medications in the UK to treat the condition, with 73million NHS prescriptions dispensed in England in 2022-23.

But the NHS has issued a statement warning against taking the drug for longer than 2 Weeks without a prescription, over fears it could increase the risk of Clostridioides difficile. 

Commonly referred to as C. diff, the highly contagious bug, which initially infects the bowel and causes diarrhoea, can trigger life-threatening complications. It kills up to one in five patients that fall ill with it. 

C. diff usually lives harmlessly in the bowel, but PPIs such as omeprazole, which work by reducing stomach acid, can throw off the natural balance of bacteria in the organ, increasing the risk of a C. diff infection. …

1

Published on 1 Comment on Who Started the Medical System and FDA? Was It a Good Thing? NO It Was Far From It – See Why!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Who has caused People on this Earth as much Grief as War, Destructive Religions,
and Crooked Politics that dominates this World?

Who has the Biggest Influence over Governments and Education and Media Worldwide to Our Disadvantage?

What is the Main Reason why So Many People are SICK and Not Finding Answers to their Health Needs and in the main, this is denied them?

What accounts for Untold Stress in so many Houses and Families?
Is it not just the Stress of Modern Living and Selfish Politics? NO!

Who has been Responsible for more Deaths and Sickness
than you can Imagine? Unaccounted for!

Who Spins the most Yarns of Deception
across the Media and Governments alike?

What is this Force that has Influenced Bureaucrats, Food Supplies,
Our Welfare and Wellness more than Anything Else?

Who was Responsible for the "Sickness Industry" Setting Up the FDA
and Toxic Pesticides dominating most of Our Food Crops?

Who is this Culprit who caused all this Devastation?

The Most Evil Man who Ever Lived - Equal to Hitler - That's Who!
And I bet you want to know Who it Is......right?…

Published on Leave a comment on Health Alert: When POTATOES Are Green OR Sprouting ARE They SAFE To USE? Very Important – Please Read!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs

Once Potatoes start Sprouting, are they still Safe to Eat? Mostly NO, unless they have only just started to Sprout and are Tiny. You should always Avoid Green Potatoes unless the are only just starting to change colour but you should Peel them Thickly with a Knife instead of a Potato Peeler. Make sure there is No Green left on the Potato OR Throw Out because they are Toxic. Sprouted Potatoes are Also Toxic if they are pass the Tiny Stage (where they have just appeared) and you should never ever consider using Wrinkled Potatoes because ALL of those ARE Toxic!

Please AVOID Eating Green Potatoes
For Your Health's Sake!

For further Information to let you know why this is So Important, shall I show you some abbreviated Information in shorter detail than some Webpages? It goes like this:

You should avoid eating sprouted potatoes because the sprouts and green parts of the potato contain high levels of toxic compounds called glycoalkaloids, such as solanine and chaconine, which can cause symptoms ranging from Stomach Upset and Headaches to Confusion and, in severe cases, Heart and Nervous System problems. While…

Published on Leave a comment on Companion Planting Made Easy: Some Perfect Pairings For A Thriving Garden

If you are a little nervous, here a few Pairings to start you off with things. Here you will find some Basic Principles of Companion Planting. Here’s how combining plants can help you harness natural pest control power and create harmony in your
Veggie Patch.

Smart garden planning is not just about what you plant – what you plant next door to it could be just as important. The ideas behind companion planting may seem a little old-fashioned, but this practice is well worth trying if you’re interested in creating a sustainable and budget-friendly edible garden.

What is companion planting?

Companion planting is pairing plants for particular purposes, such as attracting or repelling insects and enriching the soil with nutrients. In your kitchen garden, the goal is to help you produce healthier, more productive plants that are less plagued by pests and weeds, which means more delicious fruit and veggies for your efforts. Seen as a natural way to cut back on garden chemicals, it’s often used in organic and biodynamic vegetable gardens.

Nature’s own buddy system

When you use companion planting, you’re essentially building a little community where each plant has a specific job.…

Published on Leave a comment on Fake Counterfeit Ingredients and Dodgy Foods/Drinks – You Will Be Surprised

Most of us have heard about UPFs (Ultra-Processed Foods) hey? Some of these Items are INGREDIENTS we would maybe be using to Make Our Own Foods. It really "gets a bit much!" doesn't it? Makes us feel like telling those Manufacturers "Would you Stop Messing with Our Foods!?" OR Boycotting Them like our Grandparents and Greats did. Hey, that's a Good Idea. Think I may encourage More of That!

Orange Juice
What could be complicated about orange juice? It is made from oranges, juiced — except when it’s not. That some juice makers feel compelled to regularly pump up their product with non-orange ingredients seems far-fetched, but they do it. And in fact, orange juice is one of the most popular items to have suspect ingredients sneaked into the mix. The FFD is chock full of faux orange juices, one of the most shocking reveals a mixture of beet sugar, corn sugar, monosodium glutamate, ascorbic acid, potassium sulfate, orange pulp wash, grapefruit solids, and a byproduct from a water distillation system.

But Nutritionists are railing against OJ for another reason. Packed with sugar, calories and carbs, orange juice isn't much better for you nutritionally than soda or any other sweetened beverage, reports Business Insider.…