Having surgery is stressful enough you probably want to avoid as much postoperative discomfort as you can. If your surgery requires local or general anesthesia, afterwards you may be challenged as your body deals with trying to expel the anesthesia compounds from your body. According to Medical News Today, side effects of general anesthesia include: Temporary confusion and memory lossDizzinessDifficulty passing urineNausea and vomitingShivering and feeling cold These 5 natural ways to detox from anesthesia after surgery could help you...
read moreDiabetes is a difficult disease that often requires strict dietary guidelines, sometimes injected insulin and other medications. This is all applied so one does not go blind, lose limbs, and suffer other debilitating results of diabetes risk. The prevalence of diabetes in America is high and continues to rise. From a Tufts University 2016 paper, “Approximately 21 million Americans have diabetes, the seventh leading cost of death in this country. Diabetes raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, blindness and kidney disease but early...
read moreSometimes you can go through many conventional remedies before you realize that you may be lacking in something as simple as the mineral potassium. This mineral is estimated to be deficient in a high portion of the American population alone, however it is not often caused by diet but rather a sudden loss of fluids. Surprisingly many people lack the proper hydration to maintain homeostasis (balanced systemic functioning aka good health). Yet, when fluids are released through something such as perspiration not only can dehydration occur...
read moreNanoparticle Delivery for Macular Degeneration Researchers have been working with nanoparticle technology for decades and recent studies show how this application may be assisting in the fight against macular degeneration. Microscopic medicine allows scientists and doctors to work on such a small scale they are able to override many antiquated procedures that have drawbacks due to various factors such as size and adverse systemic reaction. Nanoparticles offer a wide range of implementations once considered impossible to achieve...
read moreYou may have heard about the dangers of your body becoming too acidic (sometimes referred to as acidosis) but the truth is that your body has an incredible ability to maintain a normal pH balance. However, if you continue to eat highly acidic foods it could be taxing on your body to maintain this balance as it will continually be working overtime to keep you in check. Find out why these 5 reasons to follow an alkaline diet may be useful in helping you in ways you may not realize. Ways that could reap some positive health benefits...
read moreBy: Mahnur Chiragh The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Covid-19 as a global pandemic on the 11th March 2020. Fast forward to September, it’s still pretty obvious that travelling is not and will not be the same anymore. It’s no news that due to COVID-19 becoming a global pandemic, flying is not as frequent as it used to be. Before people got to cancel their summer or spring holidays, airlines made sure to do so. Even though human trials for the covid-19 vaccine have begun, it’s still going to be a while until the world has a supply...
read moreIf you have the unfortunate experience of cutting or burning yourself at home, there are ways to fix it up with these 4 natural home wound healing hacks. These are easy ways to stop bleeding or burning and close wounds fast while minimizing scar tissue at the same time. It is important to note that if a wound continues bleeding or blistering it may be more serious than a superficial cut and you may need to visit a doctor or hospital for treatment. However, if it is just an annoying slice or hot touch these hacks may help. Call Your Honey...
read moreMeal kit companies are not new. They’ve been around for several years at this point. Chances are good that you’ve probably checked into one or two of them at some point during that time. However, they’re finally starting to come into their own, thanks in large part to the benefits and advantages they provide in a world struggling with COVID-19, lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing. Meal Kits: A Perfect Solution Despite government action, COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world. Many people are still working remotely. We’ve...
read moreSome herbs seem to be taken for granted and cinnamon is a top elusive herbal phenomenon. This pungent, peppery spice has been associated with holiday recipes and autumn home scents but you may not know that cinnamon has some impressive medicinal properties as well. These health benefits and other uses of cinnamon may raise an eyebrow and have you hunting down a jar at your local supermarket to keep at home for the many uses it offers. Outranks Superfood Antioxidants When cinnamon was studied as a potential antioxidant the results...
read moreGreek physician, Hippocrates (460 – 370 BC) wrote, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. This advice from over 2000 years ago is more pertinent today than ever before. Yet, few people follow such simple advice. As you are surrounded by thousands of food choices, most are manipulated into chemically processed convenience, stripped of nutritional benefits. To make it even more of a challenge, these processed foods are often packaged and advertised as natural, healthy choices. Dr. Chris Knobbe, former associate...
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