Meadowsweet Health

08/06/2025

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

This is a major red flag! Sadly, most people will think they’re getting fresh fruits and vegetables and they won’t even realize what’s really going on! 

There’s a hidden coating being added to fruits and vegetables that you can’t see, can’t taste, and can’t wash off. It’s all in the name of “sustainability”? It’s called Apeel, and it was created with a lofty goal: to reduce food waste and make produce last longer without refrigeration or plastic. Sounds great on the surface but here’s what they’re not telling you. Apeel is made from mono- and diglycerides and industrial byproducts that are also used in processed foods. It forms a barrier that slows spoilage, which means your fruit might look fresh, but how do you really know what you’re biting into? It’s water-resistant, which means you can’t scrub it off, and most people have no idea it’s even on their food. Originally backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (red flag) and promoted as a “green solution,” Apeel is now showing up in major grocery stores, on everything from avocados to apples and without clear labeling in many cases. The goal was to cut plastic, reduce food waste, and save money across the supply chain but at what cost to our health and transparency?
If you have allergies, food sensitivities, or just prefer to eat clean, this hidden coating raises major red flags. We should have the right to know what’s on our food and the right to choose what goes in our bodies. Most people that go to the grocery store will not realize that’s what this is. Isn’t the whole point having fresh fruits and veggies? 
Always wash your produce but more importantly, ask your grocer if it’s been treated with Apeel. If you can’t pronounce it or wash it off, maybe it doesn’t belong on your food.

08/05/2025

May not be doing the babysitting job you thought it was doing.

Researchers just made a direct link between early phone access and severe mental health problems

A major new study has found that giving children smartphones before age 13 leads to serious long-term mental health issues.

The research, published by Sapien Labs in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, tracked over 100,000 young adults and discovered a clear link: the earlier a child got their first phone, the worse their mental health was as they aged.

Those who had early access were more likely to experience suicidal thoughts, aggression, and even hallucinations. Girls reported lower self-esteem and emotional resilience, while boys showed reduced empathy and emotional stability compared to peers who got phones later.

The study underscores growing concerns that young brains aren’t developmentally ready to handle smartphones and the social media exposure that comes with them. Sapien Labs’ chief scientist, Tara Thiagarajan, warns that factors like cyberbullying, poor sleep, and strained family relationships may compound the damage.

She and her team are urging policymakers to take smartphone use among children as seriously as alcohol or to***co, recommending restrictions for kids under 13, mandatory digital literacy education, and corporate accountability. This research adds weight to mounting evidence that early digital exposure can have severe psychological effects on today’s youth.

Source: Thiagarajan, T., et al. (2025). "Protecting the Developing Mind in a Digital Age: A Global Policy Imperative" Journal of Human Development and Capabilities.

07/27/2025

07/24/2025

Fingers crossed and praying.

A Canadian laboratory study has revealed astonishing results: dandelion root extract can destroy up to 95% of colon cancer cells within 48 hours, without harming healthy cells. The extract appears to induce apoptosis—programmed cell death—in cancerous tissue while leaving normal tissue untouched.

This natural compound could offer a powerful alternative or complement to traditional cancer treatments. It’s currently undergoing pre-clinical trials, with hopes that future research will confirm its effectiveness in humans.

Dandelion, often dismissed as a w**d, might soon emerge as a silent warrior in the global fight against cancer.

07/15/2025

Finally. I hope this is someone people will listen to.

04/08/2025

Dandelion Bread
To make one loaf, gather the following:
1 cup clean dandelion petals (loosely packed)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1¼ cups milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup honey

How to Make Dandelion Bread

Step 1: Prepare the Dandelions
Harvest fresh dandelion heads, ideally on a sunny day when they’re fully open.
Pinch or cut off the yellow petals from the green base. A few green bits are okay, but too many will create a bitter flavor.
Rinse and pat the petals dry if needed.Step

2: Preheat and Mix the Dry Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and the dandelion petals. Stir lightly to distribute the petals evenly.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and honey until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4: Combine and Mix
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Gently stir just until everything is incorporated. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the bread tough.

Step 5: Bake the Bread
Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.Step

6: Cool and Serve
Let the bread rest in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. The honey flavor and floral notes are especially pronounced when the bread is fresh.

04/07/2025

I have not listened to the Learn more video, but the beginning of this video is very interesting, IMO.

04/06/2025

A number of years ago, my husband told me about the dangers of fluoride and I didn't believe him. Then I read the warning on one of the toothpaste boxes.

(NaturalHealth365) New research links fluoride in drinking water to dramatically increased risks of autism and intellectual disability.