Tag: Air pollution

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Privatization of Water as an Owned Commodity Rather Than a Universal Human Right

There is no greater natural resource on this earth than water. As the sustenance of all life, water keeps every living and breathing organism, every plant, every animal and every human being on this planet alive.  In the same way that without air to breathe, without water we humans cannot sustain life for more than a few days. Due to global warming, widespread drought and increasingly polluted water systems, the projected availability of clean freshwater in years to come to meet the rising demands of a growing global population is among the most daunting human challenges of this century. By 2025 a 17% increase in global water demand is projected just for increasing agriculturally produced food. By the same year 2025, the growing global population […] Read More

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Are You Allergic to Rain?

By Dr. Mercola Dust mites, animal dander, molds, and pollen are among the most common environmental triggers of asthma attacks and allergy symptoms. For some, however, a spring or summer thunderstorm may lead to a flare-up of symptoms. Research shows an association between thunderstorm activity and worsening of allergy and asthma symptoms; one study found a 3 percent increase in emergency-room visits for asthma attacks in the 24 hours following thunderstorms.1 As the researchers explained: “While a three percent increase in risk may seem modest, asthma is quite prevalent… and a modest relative increase could have a significant public health impact in the population.” What Causes Thunderstorm Asthma? The phenomenon, known as “thunderstorm asthma,” isn’t so much an issue of people being allergic to rain. […] Read More

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1996: DISEASE OF THE MONTH.

Before proceeding I must point out that everything written here and elsewhere is strictly for informational purposes only. Nothing written here constitutes medical advice or has anything remotely to do with it, and any macrobiotic advice is only general statements. You are a unique individual with a unique constitution, condition, body type, and biography, living in place of habitation with climate, topography and weather patterns which have to be taken into account in making any dietary recommendations. Therefore if you are thinking about adopting a macrobiotic way of eating I strongly recommend you seek out people in your area who are familiar with and are experienced in macrobiotic principles and practices. In the course of the coming months I will be building up a resource […] Read More