Often, it is the culmination of higher thinkers that bring antiquated science into the next phase. When something is working, why fix it? This is one of the many attitudes of conventional medicine today, primarily when it involves pharmaceutical applications. However, we are currently seeing one of the strongest resistance strains against antibiotics and other synthetic remedies, ever, in the history of science. Environmental medicine looks at the other side of treatment, often pinpointing the root cause that may be an atmospheric source you...
read moreMaking sure you get enough avocado, mushrooms, peanut butter, turkey or chicken means getting enough vitamin B3. Essential for breaking down carbohydrates into glucose for energy, vitamin B3 (also known as niacin) helps you maintain a strong liver and nervous system while supporting skin, hair and nail health. However, recent research reveals the potential for B3 to also help treat eye problems. When studied in rodent models, the effects of vitamin B3 applied to several vision diseases shows good science on using this simple supplement for...
read moreWe all know we should be adding more water to our daily diet and constant dehydration is bad for our health. A good amount of daily hydration helps your body flush toxins, moderate temperature, improves the appearance of your skin, gives higher energy levels and is even linked to better sleep. Exactly How Much Water Should You Drink a Day? The ‘8-glass-a-day’ doctrine has come under considerable fire from experts. This is because the exact daily water intake should be different from person to person as it depends on their unique...
read moreStepping up your game may help you in more ways than you think. Although any activity is better than none, turning it up a notch switches your body into a higher achieving organism. Breaking a sweat has all sorts of advantages including detoxification, circulation, mood enhancement and more. These 3 reasons to increase your workout intensity are just a few examples of why good physical activity is so important. Learn some of the extra benefits more sweat offers and a few ideas on some exercises that may help you get there. Get Happy In...
read moreMore people are struggling with dry eye syndrome than ever before. In fact, the National Eye Institute (NEI) reports that, “Nearly five million Americans 50 years of age and older are estimated to have dry eye. Of these, more than three million are women and more than one and a half million are men. Tens of millions more have less severe symptoms.” Also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca or xerophthalmia, dry eye accounts for one in four patients visiting their eye doctor. Most are elderly but dry eye is affecting people of all ages with...
read moreIf you have a taste for peppery foods you may be lengthening your life without even knowing it. It turns out that there are many compounds in various peppers that hold all sorts of systemic benefits. In some cases, these compounds aren’t only associated with hot peppers they can be found in sweet or mild peppers as well. So before you say no to those fiery, sweet, savory, robust colorful peppers, you may want to try jumping on the eating-peppers-for longer-life bandwagon. It’s another easy way to take advantage of Nature’s healing...
read moreOne of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. And so it’s no surprise to find many people trying out the latest trends in dieting. But with so many options to choose from, it’s not easy to find a program that works. When it comes to nutrition, one size doesn’t fit all and this is something you need to keep in mind when considering a food program. If you want to achieve success with any diet plan, you need to find one that customized for you and your lifestyle. So, here’s a look at the top five trending diets. Are these...
read moreAlternative health is a controversial topic; conventional medicine treats many other professions as unscientific and inferior, while many patients report miraculous results. So how do you sift through the chaff? How can you tell which claims are bogus and which are legitimate? One of the first things to understand is what actually qualifies as “alternative medicine.” Technically speaking, anything that isn’t done by an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine), an osteopath (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) or physical therapist is considered CAM—short for...
read moreSometimes it isn’t easy getting through the day so why not take advantage of your built in happy brain chemicals to lift you up when you need lifting. Sure, you can go to your conventional doctor and be prescribed an anti-depressant to chemically alter your mood so things don’t seem so bleak. For some, this is a life saver but if sadness is not your everyday diagnosis then there are natural ways to minimize it when it is. These 4 happy brain chemicals you can harness are always there, ready to put a spring back in your step when you may be...
read moreAs research continues on various vision challenges, more promising results come to light (literally) everyday. One of the many encouraging research outcomes is the report of a recent technological breakthrough regarding the possible avoidance of cataract surgery in the near future. It is the culmination of painstaking experimentation and treatment of the binding proteins that clump together to cloud the eye lens and affect healthy vision with the development of cataracts. In addition, this same treatment may also assist in reducing the...
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