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Published on Leave a comment on Managing Stress Proves Helpful for Headaches and Migraines; IBS and Flair-Ups with Anxiety Etc

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Years

‘Whenever I feel down, I activate the power of Choice – then I feel better.’
Allan Lowery

Hi there, I'm going to give you a few Ways you can Manage Stress Better
for the Sake of Your Health. Here are a number of Ways you can do that.
Is that OK with You? Let's go!

RELAXING MUSIC
Quietly Played like Light Instrumental and Light Orchestral with or without Birdsongs or Ocean Waves; Light Classical or Easy-Listening or Folk Music.
Hear Music-1 Music-2 Music-3 if You Like
(They are at the top of Your Screen also)

NEED FOR EXERCISE
Walking is found to be the Best Exercise for Most People - especially in Parks or Nature Settings - you can do Brisk Walking or Strolling or Japanese Walking with Brisk and Slow Walking in 5 or 1o Minute Relays; Hiking or Simple non-demanding Cycling; Visits to the Beach, River or Hills or a Small Country Drive; Swimming, Paddling or Strolling along in the Shoreline or Collecting Pebbles and Shells; Singing along to oneself or in the Shower;  Low Maintenance Gardening with Flowers or Herbs and Veggies in Containers or Raised Garden Beds.…

Published on Leave a comment on Janet doesn’t Endorse these Diets: Keto or Carnivore….No-Fat Low-Fat….Dash Diet….You Should Know Why!

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Years

Be it known that in particular, KETO is a Later Form of the ATKIN’S DIET – he was an Extremist too – and the DASH DIET is a Later Version of the LOW-FAT DIET…. marginally healthier due to More Fruits and Veggies but Just as Damaging, due to Leaving Out Good Healthy Fats so Necessary for our Brain and Nerve Cells AND Heart. Not to mention Still Promoting those Cheap-Nasty Canola, Veggie Oils and Plasticised Margarine Spreads that in reality are So Destructive to Our Health.

The Unsuspected Cause of Cancer; Increase in Dementia; putting our Heart at Risk rather than Safety; the Prevalence of Hormonal Imbalance and Mood Disorders; the Escalation of Mental Health Disorders; the Sharp Increase in Auto-Immune Disorders and Diabetes; a Hidden Cause of Chronic Pain; Unexplained Chronic Headaches and Migraines; Keeping or even Stacking On the Weight it Claims to Save you from.

Yes all those things! And if you think I’m Crazy, all this has been Well Researched as an Avid Genuine Independent Researcher 30+ Years, not Paid to give Misleading Advice – I’ve even known well respected Harvard to do that a few times in an Outrageous Way through the years when the Bribes are High – a Huge amount of Revenue for Supporting such Culprit’s CLAIMS.…

Published on Leave a comment on Aren’t You TIRED Of Commercialism? Hasn’t It Become A Bit MUCH? So Demanding!!!

Janet Vargas - Owner of this Website

YES from Mailouts to Phone Texts and Emails and Flybuys of Different Kinds; Google Adds; Store Memberships (Oh Don't Subscribe to Those!) TV and Radio Commercials; Door Canvassing and Marketing Phone Calls; Etc, Etc, in case I've left anything out:)

They have become SO DEMANDING of OUR ATTENTION - in Every Way Possible - it's really quite Maddening! Does anyone Know what I'm talking about?
"Yes we ALL DO, don't we?"

And it HAS Become a Bit Much - that's for SURE - Not ONE Person hasn't been Bombarded by this Hideous, CRAZY Phenomena that has become a Daily Reality in different Shapes and Forms.

I really feel for Everyone (me included) would they Please STOP? But NO, there seems to be No Way of Stopping All This - not much anyway - this Insideous Nonsense! This Incessant Competing for Our MONEY when So Many Pockets are Short.

Sometimes we Comment and think things like "It seems this World has become One Big Money Making Machine"…………………. "They're So Eager to Get Every Dollar"…………………. "How Dare You Clutter MY Email" ……………….. "Oh Not Again!
I would Like Some Peace"

A Classic Example of how EAGER to Get Our Dollars:
Win a share of 20 million Flybuys points!*…

Published on Leave a comment on 117 Year Old Woman’s Diet Could Help Us Live Healthier With Better Gut Health (Microbiome)

By Rachel Woods – The Conversation

When María Branyas Morera died in 2024 at the age of 117, she left more than memories. She left science a gift: samples of her microbiome.

Researchers discovered her gut was as diverse as someone decades younger: rich in beneficial bacteria linked to resilience and longevity. Her daily yoghurt habit and Mediterranean diet may have helped.

While we can't all inherit "lucky genes", nurturing our microbiome may be one way to support lifelong health.

n a recent paper in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers presented what may be the most detailed scientific investigation of a supercentenarian (a person aged 110 or older). Before her death, Branyas agreed to participate in research aimed at uncovering how she lived such a long and healthy life.

When scientists compared her samples with those of people who had not reached such exceptional ages, the genetic results were unsurprising: Branyas carried protective variants that guard against common diseases.

But they also looked at something over which we have more control – the gut microbiome.

This microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live in the intestines.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Diet Craze: Pushing for Keto…Carnivore…Plant Diet…Raw Food Diet…Vegan…Lets Find the Balance!

Hi there Friends, I'm starting this Article because I'm tired of seeing All the Unbalanced Diets that are being Heavily Promoted and Imposed on People and many of You are caught in the middle of it all. I truly do wish some Professional People would grow up. Some of them keep telling People that "This is the Diet You (Everyone) should be On" and NO diet can Claim that. Different Diets have Certain Benefits for Different People, providing they are Not Extreme.

I'm adding this Article to my Blog in addition to the one on Keto Diet because I abhor the way several Health Professionals push Keto or Carnivore Diets….Plant Diet…Raw Food Diet and Vegan are also Unbalanced. Definitely. Now they're coming up with the Bible Diet (Similar to the Ancient Food Diet) and the Human Diet and who knows what else?

The Keto and Carnivore Diets seem to be promoted a heck of a Lot and in my opinion are Very Unhealthy, plus you can get very sick on those - they are basically Animal Protein and Fat, very little of anything else.…

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.…