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Originally Published On ElectricSense.com

Is there a connection between cell phones and cancer? Here are 44 reasons to believe that cell phones can cause cancer

Cell phones emit microwave radio-frequency radiation. Fact.

This radiation has the ability to penetrate our bodies. Fact.

Our governments do virtually nothing to protect us from these dangers. Fact.

Our brains can be harmed by many factors such as disease, stress from the environment, physical injuries or natural aging but pine bark extract may be one key to a healthier brain

Pine bark extract (PE), trade name Pycnogenol (pronounced "pig-nah-gen-all"), has many beneficial properties such as being anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective. It can help with memory, cognition, inattention, hyperactivity, mood, thinking and various symptoms of brain injuries, aging and neurological diseases.

1. Fights Inflammation and Protects the Brain

While powerful stimulant medications remain the standard treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the spice saffron has been found to offer comparable efficacy -- with the added benefit of better sleep

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Nutrients found a botanical extract of the ancient spice saffron works as well as methylphenidate (brand names Ritalin and Concerta) to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents.^[i]

by Merinda Teller, MPH, PhD

Originally published on the World Mercury Project.

 — or a disaster for child health that may break the bank?

Originally published on www.kellybroganmd.com

by Rob Abbott, MD

Children are far more vulnerable to the damaging effects of electromagnetic fields than we are. Your child's brain absorbs two to three times as many EMFs as yours, and sources of exposure are everywhere. What can you do?

Is your child's favorite pastime screen time? Are you concerned about how much cumulative exposure your kids have to electromagnetic radiation at home and at school from computers, cell phones, tablets, electronic toys, cell towers, power lines and the like?

Could Depression be an Unrecognized Side Effect of Vaccinations?

Vaccines have been linked to hundreds of diseases including autism. Now, thanks to emerging science, we can add depression to the laundry list of issues vaccines can contribute to causing.

Originally published on www.thenewamerican.com by Alex Newman

Alex Newman interviews Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Newman: Who is the real Anthony Fauci, and why should we be concerned? He's not a friendly public health expert that we see on TV?

Despite known negative effects of BPA and BPS in plastic, these toxic chemicals are still prevalent in many home products and food items. BPA and BPS exposure is linked with reproductive disorders, lowered cognitive function, behavioral problems in children and increased oxidative stress, among other health disorders. Reducing your exposure to these harmful chemicals is vital to lowering your risk of serious diseases and improving the health of your family

Originally published on DoctorMurray.com.

By now, we are well aware of the gut-brain connection.  Can supplementing with probiotics reduce the risk for brain disorders in children, including ADHD and autism spectrum disorders?

Originally published on www.childrenshealthdefense.org

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday officially launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president, telling an overflow crowd in Boston that if he has not "significantly dropped the level of chronic disease in our children by the end of my first term, I do not want you to reelect me."

Is Chick-fil-A food "better fast food?" Do the GMOs, trans fats, additives and preservatives in virtually all the products say otherwise?

And how is it that this corporation is allowed to place its mascot squarely in the middle of our children's place of education? 

First, a note from our founder: 

The majority of additives in U.S. foods have undergone either inadequate or zero regulatory oversight. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) just issued a policy statement about the risks to children's health of the more than 10,000 chemicals directly or indirectly added to food and "food contact materials" in the U.S. with three primary aims: (1) to review and highlight the significant health concerns associated with the chemicals in foods; (2) to formulate recommendations that pediatricians can share with families; and (3) to propose "urgently needed reforms" pertaining to regulation of food additives by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Use of over-the-counter painkillers is staggeringly common. At least 175 million adults in the United States take OTC painkillers. That makes evaluating their effectiveness and safety crucial. But, it has been a very bad few years in painkiller research. Important recent studies have cast serious doubt on their effectiveness and their safety

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs 

The move towards mandatory vaccination is no longer a conspiracy theory. California Senate Bill 277 snapped families into a reality where informed consent and health freedom do not apply.