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Not only is avocado an exceptionally dense source of good fats, vitamins, and antioxidants, but it offers protection against some of the worst degenerative diseases known to humanity (Article republished from GreenMedInfo.com) Avocados are one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to add a nutritional superfood to your diet. Avocados provide essential dietary fiber, and vitamins and minerals such as copper, folate, potassium, vitamins K, E, and C, to name only a few. […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman, broadcasting from PBS12 in Denver. Nermeen Shaikh is in New York. NERMEEN SHAIKH: We end today’s show with the acclaimed historian Enzo Traverso, author of the new book Gaza Faces History. One reviewer has said the book offers, quote, “a devastating indictment of […]

Bitcoin surges to just under $90,000 in value as second Trump term excites crypto markets President-elect Donald Trump's recent victory in the election has caused bitcoin to surge in value. In the days since the election, bitcoin nearly breached the $90,000 mark before stabilizing to around $86,000. Bitcoin has been rallying since Trump's victory, with the token hitting $75,000 on election night when it was clear that the Republican […]

U.N. Report Finds Israel's Assault on Gaza "Consistent with Genocide," Including Starvation CampaignIsraeli Airstrikes Pound Beirut; WaPo: Israel Planning to Offer Lebanon Ceasefire as "Gift" to TrumpU.S. and U.K. Carry Out More Airstrikes on YemenSenate GOP Pick John Thune as New Leader as PA Recount Could Extend Republican Majority to 53Matt Gaetz Tapped by Trump to Head DOJ, Resigns from Congress Ahead of "Damaging" Ethics ReportTrump Taps Democrat Turned Trump […]

In a day and age where people identify heart disease prevention strategies with consuming what are essentially toxic chemicals like aspirin and statin drugs, it is refreshing to see clinical research being done on the powerfully cardioprotective properties of time-tested and much safer spices. A compelling new study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism has found that a daily dose of a novel form of turmeric extract (curcumin) significantly improved the […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, “War, Peace and the Presidency.” I’m Amy Goodman. Many lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expressing shock at President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Florida Congressmember Matt Gaetz to be attorney general. Gaetz is a far-right Trump loyalist who led the effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last year and has defended […]

With a long history in traditional medicine, sesame seeds are often called upon to help treat various health conditions. Rich in bioactive compounds, these tiny seeds contain everything from antioxidants, essential amino acids, essential oils and healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats to minerals and vitamins. Known as the "queen of oil seeds," sesame seeds are perhaps the oldest oil-rich seeds. The edible oil derived from these seeds is called sesame oil, which is one […]

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form.AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. We turn to Israel’s war on Gaza. A special U.N. committee reported today Israel’s actions in Gaza are “consistent with the characteristics of genocide,” unquote. Another report by Human Rights Watch finds Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity through its […]

Prepping can be overwhelming, but it's a lifestyle that offers many benefits. Don't let all the planning discourage you from helping your family prepare for different emergencies. Below are some tips that can help you with your prepping journey. (h/t to HomesteadOrDead.com) For non-preppers, a prepper may seem like a person who is interested in preparing for and surviving different emergencies. While that is true, prepping is much more than that. Preppers work hard […]