The continuing ‘hot button’ of marijuana legality looms. However, with 29 states legalizing it in one form or another, it brings up concerning questions for the medical community, particularly optics. The eye diseases macular degeneration, glaucoma as well as the condition of weak night vision has been shown, in some studies, to benefit from marijuana consumption. However, many feel the science is still premature. Growing per state governmental support continues to kowtow to a majority of citizen votes as well as the highly lucrative...
read moreAs more people lead a highly active lifestyle it’s hard to keep up with a fitness regiment. Wearable technology, like fitness trackers and body monitors, could be changing the playing field of bettering your health. It is the next step to an artificial intelligence (AI) society being designed around us where technology hones in so you can make precise adjustments. Wearable technology is one of the top fitness trends that just may be switching from trend to must-have. With sales projected at $4 billion per year alone, these wrist wrapped...
read moreIt isn’t always easy to prepare healthy meals with trusted ingredients like farm raised meats, organic produce, whole grains, carefully measured oils and fresh spices. Eating right can sometimes get sidetracked, especially when consuming food from a restaurant or at an event like a wedding or business affair. Add in compromised food combining and any of these scenarios could result in gastrointestinal challenges such as bloating, indigestion and flatulence. Using digestive enzymes as an adjunct to your natural digestive process could...
read moreAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) continues to be, according to the American Society of Retina Specialists, “…the leading cause of significant visual acuity loss in people over age 50 in developed countries”. Researchers continue to look for a cure but there is also much study geared toward developing better applications to treat AMD. This focuses on retarding the progress of this disease beyond medications and procedures currently available. The more AMD can be slowed down the more time those searching for a cure can have. Plus,...
read moreLet’s face it, sex is everywhere. It’s on billboards displayed with tightly clad, lust-lipped models; in commercials depicting floss butt beauties dancing around beer or fifty-somethings raising an eyebrow after popping an erection pill; and let’s not forget all the free pornography no one talks about. Sex has been in your face since you were born and now, according to several years of research, having sex is an important part of maintaining optimal health. So go ahead, have some safe, fun, passionate and consensual coitus so you too can...
read moreIf you are the type that likes to add a little extra black pepper to your food you may be in good company. It turns out that this age old spice offers a lot more to your health than you probably ever would have expected. A simple sprinkle could help improve digestion, support your brain, and fight cancer to name a few. These 6 surprising health benefits of black pepper could make you reach for it, remove the cap and sprinkle more than the usual allotted three hole shaker allows. Fat Regulation There have been many claims that spices such as...
read moreThe advancement of medicine is more rapid today than any other time in history. This is mainly due to the instantaneous availability of things like stem cells, 3-D printing, robotic surgery, gene therapy and for eye disease, microscopic imaging. Having the ability to look deeper into human cellular structures through high powered microscope lenses is highly advantageous in studying optical cells. Eye imaging technology has enabled early intervention as well as more specific acute treatment for top eye diseases like macular degeneration and...
read moreSure you can go the usual dinner, or dinner and a show, or dinner on a boat for Valentine’s Day but if you want to kick your date activities to the next level, try something healthy. Doing something physical and mentally stimulating with someone you’re really into brings you right back to childhood adventures. It is not only a step off the beaten path but it can rev up feel good hormones like endorphins, serotonin and dopamine, the best hormone combo when celebrating love. So if it’s just a one time Valentine’s jaunt or a once-a-week...
read moreAlthough macular degeneration is an incurable, top vision loss disease there may be a way to slow its progression and keep you seeing longer. Some studies show that by avoiding certain habits, foods and environments you may be able to keep your vision as healthy as possible. These 4 ways to reduce macular degeneration may help if you are afflicted however if your vision is currently healthy, it is also good advice to keep it that way. Either alone or alongside continued medical achievements, these are simple natural preventative or acute...
read moreIt can get annoying and sometimes very uncomfortable to continually belch after eating. There might be rancid smells, bad breathe or burning in your throat that comes with this annoying bodily function. Not to mention the public scrutiny that belching can bring upon you, at least in America. However, it has been said that in Europe, burping is a compliment to the chef. If you are a constant belcher that gets sideways glances from friends, family and strangers then you’ll probably want to try these 8 natural ways to stop burping. These are...
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