The following is a list of books and scientific papers reviewed to better understand and communicate the information conveyed in these posts:
Preventing Heart Attacks
Study Identifies Top Six Factors Predicting Heart Attack Risk http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/03/12/6-factors-predicting-heart-attack-risk.aspx
Healthy Lifestyle Proven to Reduce Heart Disease, Stroke and Dementia http://blog.anatomystuff.co.uk/health-2/healthy-lifestyle-proven-to-reduce-heart-disease-stroke-and-dementia/
Daily Aspirin for Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention is Ineffective and Dangerous by Paul Fasssa http://www.tbyil.com/Daily_Aspirin_Ineffective_and_Dangerous_Paul_Fassa.htm
Avoiding Salt Increases Risk of Fatal Heart Attack and Stroke by Barbara Minton http://silverbulletin.utopiasilver.com/avoiding-salt-increases-risk-of-fatal-heart-attack-and-stroke/
U.S. and U.K. Doctors Concerned With Prilosec Heart Risk http://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/82563-u-s-and-u-k-doctors-concerned-with-prilosec-heart-risks/
Your heart is probably much older than you think, the CDC warns http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-heart-age-higher-than-chronological-age-20150901-story.html
Heart Attacks
Don’t Take a Chance With a Heart Attack: Know the Facts and Act Fast http://catalog.nhlbi.nih.gov/catalog/product/Don-t-Take-a-Chance-With-a-Heart-Attack-Know-the-Facts-and-Act-Fast/11-7791
What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack http://share.upmc.com/2015/07/what-to-do-if-someone-is-having-a-heart-attack/
Diseases and Conditions: Heart Attack http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/basics/definition/con-20019520
A Possibly Lifesaving Guide to Heart Attacks http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/health/a-possibly-lifesaving-guide-to-heart-attacks.html
The Mason Bee: A Native Pollinator
Einstein on Bees http://www.snopes.com/quotes/einstein/bees.asp
Death and Extinction of the Bees by Joachim Hagopian http://www.globalresearch.ca/death-and-extinction-of-the-bees/5375684
Blue Orchard Mason Bee (Osmia lignaria) by Beatriz Moisset and Vicki Wojcik, Pollinator Partnership http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/mason_bees.shtml
Orchard Mason Bees http://portlandnursery.com/products/masonbees.shtml
Keeping Mason Bees: 10 Expert Beekeeping Tips for Families by Missy Anderson https://www.parentmap.com/article/keeping-mason-bees-10-expert-tips-for-families
Solar Power: An Alternative Energy Source
Why is Energy Efficiency Stalling in the U.S.? by Scott Thill http://solarenergy.net/News/why-is-energy-efficiency-stalling-in-the-u-s/
How TechWomen Builds a New Generation of International Greentech Leaders by Rachel Barron http://solarenergy.net/News/techwomen-builds-new-generation-international-greentech-leaders/
Mojave Mirrors: World’s Largest Solar Plant Ready to Shine by Josie Garthwaite http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/07/130725-ivanpah-solar-energy-mojave-desert/
Solar roads that could power the entire U.S. are on the horizon http://www.sciencealert.com/solar-roads-that-could-power-the-entire-us-are-on-the-horizon
The solar road in the Netherlands is working even better than expected http://www.sciencealert.com/solar-roads-in-the-netherlands-are-working-even-better-than-expected
UCLA chemist devise technology that could transform solar energy storage by Melody Pupols http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-chemists-devise-technology-that-could-transform-solar-energy-storage
Wind Power: An Alternative Energy Source
The True Benefits of Wind Power by James D. Marston http://www.newsweek.com/true-benefits-wind-power-323595
Flurry of Coal Power Plant Shutdowns Expected by 2016 by Bobby Magill http://www.climatecentral.org/news/flurry-of-coal-power-plant-shutdowns-expected-by-2016-17086
Report: Half of U.S. fracking companies will go out of business this year by Rick Moran http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/04/report_half_of_us_fracking_companies_will_go_out_of_business_this_year.html
Environmental Impacts of Wind Power http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-wind-power.html#.VahS8_laQs4
Take a Tour of the Wind Farms in Pennsylvania – Part 1 by Brittany Williams https://www.saveonenergy.com/green-energy/take-a-tour-of-the-wind-farms-in-pennsylvania-part-1/
Wind Energy Benefits – PDF
Frequently Asked Questions About Wind Energy http://www.pawindenergynow.org/wind/faq.html
Pros & Cons of Wind Energy http://www.windustry.org/pros_cons_wind_energy
Issues with Fracking
The rapid expansion of oil and gas development across the nation endangers human health and the environment. http://www.nrdc.org/energy/gasdrilling/
Yale study: Health problems found in people living near fracking wells http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20140910/yale-study-health-problems-found-in-people-living-near-fracking-wells
New York Bans Fracking due to Public Health Risks http://planetsave.com/2015/02/10/new-york-bans-fracking-public-health-risks/
Potential Health and Environmental Effects of Hydrofracking in the Williston Basin, Montana http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/health/case_studies/hydrofracking_w.html
Scientists Warn of Quake Risk From Fracking Operations http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2014/05/140502-scientists-warn-of-quake-risk-from-fracking-operations/
Occupational exposure to crystalline silica and the risk of lung cancer in Canadian men. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24272527
Holistic Management and Climate Change
Human activity is causing global warming: How do we know we’re behind climate change? http://www.edf.org/climate/human-activity-is-causing-global-warming
CO2 – the major cause of global warming http://timeforchange.org/CO2-cause-of-global-warming
Carbon Capture and Storage http://www.kbr.com/Technologies/Carbon-Capture-and-Storage/
World’s Richest Countries Decide to Take It Slow on Climate Change http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/06/08/g7_summit_climate_change_world_should_phase_out_fossil_fuels_by_2100.html
Worst Drought in 1,000 Years Predicted for American West by Brian Clark Howard, National Geographic http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/02/150212-megadrought-southwest-water-climate-environment/
California Drought Spurs Groundwater Drilling Boom in Central Valley by Brian Clark Howard, National Geographic http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/08/140815-central-valley-california-drilling-boom-groundwater-drought-wells/
Deforestation and Global Warming http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions/stop-deforestation/deforestation-global-warming-carbon-emissions.html#.VYS-9UZaT7A
A Potential Threat to Our Wild Salmon
Hard Rock Mining Pollution https://www.nwf.org/What-We-Do/Energy-and-Climate/Drilling-and-Mining/Mining-Loopholes.aspx
Pebble Mine, Alaska https://www.nwf.org/What-We-Do/Energy-and-Climate/Drilling-and-Mining/Mining-Loopholes/Pebble-Mine-AK.aspx
Pebble Mine: A Threat to Alaska’s Salmon, People and Economy by Taryn Kiekow http://www.livescience.com/37645-save-alaska-salmon.html
EPA proposes strict limits on Pebble mine to protect salmon http://www.adn.com/article/20140718/epa-proposes-strict-limits-pebble-mine-protect-salmon
Approving Alaska’s Controversial Pebble Mine Just Got Harder, Thanks To A Ballot Measure Victory http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/11/05/3589151/alaska-pebble-mine-initiative-victory/
Pebble Mine and Bristol Bay http://www.tu.org/about-us/ask-trout-unlimited
Type 2 Diabetes
How Grains Are Killing You Slowly http://wellnessmama.com/575/how-grains-are-killing-you-slowly/
Type 2 Diabetes Statistics and Facts http://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/statistics
Type 2 Diabetes: Complications http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/basics/complications/con-20031902
5 Steps to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance by Mark Hyman, M.D. http://drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/20/5-steps-to-reversing-type-2-diabetes-and-insulin-resistance/#openModal
Wheat Belly Total Health:The Ultimate Grain-Free Health and Weight-loss Plan by William Davis, M.D. p 48.
The Fattening of America
Feedlots vs. Pastures: Two Very Different Ways to Fatten Beef Cattle http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/12/feedlots-vs-pastures-two-very-different-ways-to-fatten-beef-cattle/250543/
Adult Obesity Facts http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
Wheat Belly Total Health:The Ultimate Grain-Free Health and Weight-loss Plan by William Davis, M.D. pp 5, 6, 23, and 42.
Crohn’s disease
The Facts About Inflammatory Bowel Disease from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.
Why Can’t I Get Better?: Solving the Mystery of Lyme & Chronic Disease by Richard I. Horowitz, M.D. p. 382.
The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases by Amy Myers, M.D. pp. 37 and 38.
The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine by Terry Wahls, M.D. pp. 48, 49 and 314.
Perfect Health Diet: Regain Health and Lose Weight by Eating the Way You Were Meant to Eat by Paul Jaminet, PH.D and Shou-Ching Jaminet, PH.D pp. 155 and 212.
The Protein Power Lifeplan: A New Comprehensive Blueprint for Optimal Health, by Michael R. Eades, M.D. and Mary Dan Eades, M.D. pp. 150-151.
The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland p. 116
Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics is Fueling our Modern Plagues by Martin J. Blaser, M.D. pp. 177-178.
Lyme Disease Controversy
Lyme Disease Controversy from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease_controversy
Lyme Wars – Chronic Lyme Disease Controversy and Treatment Explained http://www.sheamedical.com/the-battle-for-the-truth-about-lyme-disease
The Lyme Disease Controversy http://www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/controversies.html
Controversy http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php/about-lyme/controversy
Why Can’t I Get Better? : Solving the Mystery of Lyme & Chronic Disease by Richard I. Horowitz, MD
Lyme disease
Lyme Disease Slideshow: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments reviewed by David Zelman, MD htttp://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/arthritis-lyme-disease
News: Pennsylvania Governor to sign Lyme bill, Oct. 6 From LymeActionPA: http://lymedisease.org/news/lyme_disease_views/pa-lyme-bill-signing.html
Lyme disease on the rise in Pennsylvania by Kathryn Sterling Pittsburg Post-Gazette http://www/post-gazette.com/news/health/2013/09/30/Lyme-disease-on-the-rise-in-Pennsylvania/stories/201309300034
Lyme disease from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease
Tick Encounter Resource Center http://www.tickencounter.org/tick_identification/deer_tick
Coping with Seasonal Allergies
Coping With Spring Allergies by Kathleen Doheny http://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergy-relief-10/spring-allergies
Dealing with seasonal allergies: Know your options by Kelly O’Shea, Senior Health Producer, Philly.com http://www.philly.com/health/coldandflu/Dealing_with_seasonal_allergies_Know_your_options.html
Relieve Allergies the Natural Way by Colette Bouchez http://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/relieve-allergies-natural-way
The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine by Terry Wahls, M.D.
The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases by Amy Myers, M.D. pg. 73.
Eight Habits We Can Do for a More Happy and Healthy Life
10 Health Problems Related to Stress That You Can Fix By R. Morgan Griffin. Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/10-fixable-stress-related-health-problems
The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases by Amy Myers, M.D. pg 37.
Please refer to specific post regarding additional references.
The Benefits of Massage
Massage: Ancient and Medieval Times http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massage#Ancient_and_medieval_times
Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/massage/art-20045743
The Benefits of Massage http://www.massagetherapy.com/learnmore/benefits.php
Quote taken from the Industry Fact Sheet-American Massage Therapy Association http://www.amtamassage.org/infocenter/economic_industry-fact-sheet.html
The Benefits of Meditation
The History of Meditation by Ian Kerr http://www.meditation-all-you-need.com/history.htm
Mindfulness Meditation Benefits: 20 Reasons Why It’s Good For Your Mental And Physical Health The Huffington Post | By Amanda L. Chan http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/mindfulness-meditation-benefits-health_n_3016045.html
The Advantages of a Meditative Space in the Workplace by Scott Thompson, Demand Media http://work.chron.com/advantages-meditative-space-workplace-1085.html
Meditation Made Easy by Lorin Roche, PH.D
The Paleo Approach by Sarah Ballantyne, PH.D pgs. 250-252
The Benefits of Grounding
Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth’s Surface Electrons by Gaétan Chevalier, Stephen T. Sinatra, James L. Oschman, Karol Sokal, and Pawel Sokal
Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever by Clinton Ober, Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., and Martin Zucker.
Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson Chapter 20
The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases by Amy Myers, M.D.
The Benefits of Sleep
Sleep, Learning, and Memory http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/learning-memory
Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success by Shawn Stevenson
The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet by Robb Wolf pgs. 135-136
The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine by Terry Wahls, M.D. pgs. 304 – 307
The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant
Sunlight for Health
Sensible Sun Exposure Can Help Prevent Melanoma, Breast Cancer, and Hundreds of Other Health Problems By Dr. Mercola http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/01/vitamin-d-benefits.aspx
How do I get the vitamin D my body needs? The Vitamin D Council http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/about-vitamin-d/how-do-i-get-the-vitamin-d-my-body-needs/
The Protein Power Lifeplan by Michael R. Eades,M.D. and Mary Dan Eades, M.D. Chapter 10
The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet by Robb Wolf pgs. 272 – 275
The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine by Terry Wahls, M.D. pgs. 268 – 274
Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar-Your Brain’s Silent Killers by David Perlmutter, M.D. pgs. 192 – 193
The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy by Mark Sisson pgs. 222 – 225
Forest Therapy and Stress
Your Brain on Nature: Forest Bathing and Reduced Stress by Eva Selhub and Alan Logan. http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/forest-bathing-ze0z1301zgar.aspx
Take Two Hours of Pine Forest and Call Me in the Morning by Florence Williams http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/wellness/Take-Two-Hours-of-Pine-Forest-and-Call-Me-in-the-Morning.html
‘Forest therapy’ taking root by Akemi Nakamura http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2008/05/02/national/forest-therapy-taking-root/#.VOlWBi5Bdf0
The AJ List: 20 Inspiring Quotes from John Muir by Brendan Leonard
The Benefits of Movement
Move Your DNA: Restore Your Health Through Natural Movement by Katy Bowman, M.S.
Sitting too long linked to an early death by Stephanie Watson http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/too-much-sitting-linked-to-an-early-death-201401297004
Preventing Foot Pain in the Work Force http://ehstoday.com/ppe/foot-protection/ehs_imp_36713
The Benefits of Movement in Schools by Nina Fiore http://www.creativitypost.com/education/the_benefits_of_movement_in_schools
Let’s Move! How Body Movements Drive Learning Through Technology by Annie Murphy Paul http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/07/lets-move-how-body-movements-drive-learning-through-technology/
Mitochondria
Apoptosis by dietary agents for prevention and treatment of prostate cancer by Naghma Khan, Vaqar Mustafa Adhami and Hasan Mukhtar http://erc.endocrinology-journals.org/content/17/1/R39.full
http://www.epa.gov/pbt/pubs/aldrin.htm last updated on April 18,2001
Evolutionary Origin of Mitochondria http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/studies/mitochondria/mitorigin.html
High Intensity Exercise Makes Muscle Mitochondria Happy by Cyrus Khambatta PH.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from UC Berkley http://fitstar.com/high-intensity-exercise/
Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar-Your Brain’s Silent Killers by David Perlmutter, M.D. Pages 142 -146.
New players in the world of mitochondrial toxicity – the smoke clears! Edited by Elisa Oquendo, PhD. and James Murray, PhD http://www.abcam.com/news/mitonews-volume-10-issue-1
ft_1 The Ketogenic Diet: Stoking the Powerhouse of the Cell by Jong M Rho, MD and Michael A Rogawski, MD, PhD http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1867088/
Structure of Mitochondria http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/studies/mitochondria/mitotheory.html
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