It doesn’t seem like most people should be concerned about malabsorption but it may be a more serious possibility than previous thought. Research shows how a lack of significant nutrients unable to make it past the intestines and into the bloodstream may be contributing to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Learn how malabsorption is being diagnosed in approximately 200,000 Americans per year and may be rising due to varying causes, particularly a subpar diet. Also learn how macular degeneration could develop due to...
read moreWho would ever think that a debilitating disease would have a connection to cranberries. Tart-sweet orbs of red that most stay away from unless mixing with vodka. Turns out that these little berries each hold a powerhouse of healing compounds that have been used, for centuries, to treat a number of health compromises. Recent research seems to have stumbled upon yet another fantastic benefit of incorporating this fruit into your diet. It seems that cranberries and dementia may be a good fit when it comes to prevention and possibly even acute...
read moreTraveling by plane is stressful enough these days and the last thing you want to struggle with is jet lag. Jet lag is described as a disruption of your body’s internal clock (aka circadian rhythm) when traveling to different time zones. Your body can get confused by foreign light cues. Diminishing natural light signals sleep chemical production, when not correlated with your home base, this can throw off the whole process causing all sorts of problems. As a result normal sleep patterns are scrambled causing the inability to acquire adequate...
read moreIron is crucial for growth and development in children and adults. Some foods naturally contain iron, and they also can be taken in the form of supplements. Iron is an essential nutrient, especially for children who grow quickly. It enables the body to make hemoglobin, which transports oxygen through the lungs to all parts of the body in RBCs. Without adequate dietary iron, vital organs of the body, such as the brain, won’t receive enough oxygen, making it impossible for them to work efficiently or develop as they should. Because of...
read moreYou’ve certainly heard of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, but, like many people, you may have been surprised or confused to learn that there is more than one form of THC. There are actually five known forms of THC (THCA, THCV, Delta 8, Delta 9, and Delta 10), each of which has its own effects and interactions. For the purposes of this article, we’re going to break down the differences between Delta 8, Delta 9, and Delta 10, as these three compounds have been receiving a lot of attention and have...
read moreWhether it is sunburn, dry skin, an allergic reaction or any other number of causes, itching can be a very uncomfortable condition. It is so uncomfortable that people have been known to scratch themselves into bleeding from sheer desperation for relief. There are many causes of itching which may include: Change in air temperature particularly humidityAllergic reaction to soap productsExposure to a itch causing plant like poison ivyPoor gut healthInsect bitesRashes Hopefully, you can avoid this prickly, tapping, annoying...
read moreIt can be overwhelming the number of miracle remedies thrown at you on a daily basis. From growing hair to curing cancer it seems almost criminal so many can dupe the mainstream population with unproven treatments. Yet, people keep flocking to replenish their special organic vitamin supplement, herbal infused green shake subscription, or daily enzyme bowel capsules and most report feeling great. Could it all just be a placebo effect? LiveScience reported that, “Even when a medication works, half of its impact on a patient may be due to one...
read moreThe more we learn of how, primarily, the western diet is adding to a long list of health compromises, the more reasons you have to take action or take your chances. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is leading approximately 11 million Americans toward blindness with an estimate of that number doubling over the next two decades. As science scrambles to figure out a cure, scores of treatments are being used to slow this sight robbing disease. Rather than wait for research to come up with something, medicinal eating can be an excellent...
read moreWe often get hurt at the most inopportune times. On a holiday or in the middle of the night when stores are closed you may obtain a nasty bruise, get a bug bite, or drive a splinter into your finger. Before you panic and run looking for help, these 6 home healing hacks may get you the relief you need without an emergency room visit or trying to track down an over-the-counter (OTC) remedy. There are a variety of treatments in your home right now that you can apply to minor scrapes, cuts, burns and many other unexpected ailments that...
read moreSome consider seaweed one of the healthiest foods on the planet. It is a sea vegetable and grows along rocky shorelines throughout the globe used abundantly in many Asian recipes. Seaweed is found in several colors of red, green, brown and black but the most impressive thing about seaweed is that it is highly nutritious. Recently, seaweed has made its way into the American mainstream beyond just being wrapped around rice and fish in sushi dishes at your local Japanese restaurant. Now you can buy it in the supermarket as a dried seaweed...
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