Gold is sometimes used in technology or medicine due to its non-reactive property. It is one of the only metals that does not combine with oxygen, dissolve in acids or react with halogens like chlorine or bromine. This makes it very stable in a variety of applications including as an effective delivery system capable of transporting medicines when they would otherwise be unsafe to the body. A study recently tested using gold nano-particles as a delivery system to apply directly to the eyes of patients afflicted with age-related macular...
read moreA perfect example of research, medical breakthroughs, education and even alternative therapies is when something as debilitating as dementia begins to recede. Recently, results from combined studies of dementia progression over the last decade showed some promising results. It is important to note that many diseases are unpredictable so this may be a natural dip in the nature of things. However, it could mean something more hopeful. Dementia Status As you age there is a high chance that your body and mind will slowly degenerate. For some, it...
read moreIf you’re feeling a breeze on your head that you never felt before, then you could slowly be going bald. It’s okay, bald took a turn a few years back when men started shaving their heads and embracing the full no-hair look (sorry ladies, there’s no Michael Jordan for you). Yet, if you’re not ready to let go of your locks you may want to try these 5 natural topical remedies to combat baldness, especially if you are in the beginning stages. Don’t Cry, Apply It’s onion juice that some swear can help alleviate baldness and, according to not...
read moreFor years, scientists (and vested interests) have been trying to develop a smart pill capable of raising focus and performance to super hero status. Currently there are several on the market that are mostly synthetic based (Adderall, Ritalin, etc) however natural ingredients could be in the mix enabling false advertising of an alternative or natural remedy. Cognitive enhancement drugs continue to emerge each year as one gets better than the next. It is called the science of ‘nootropics’ or smart medicine and it is gaining a foothold on those...
read moreGwyneth Paltrow and Gisele Bündchen are a few celebrities that have touted tongue scraping. Sure, they’re no experts but they do need a clean tongue in their line of profession, not unlike some politicians that could use a good tongue scraping themselves. Regardless, real science may be weighing in on this practice used in the traditional Hindu system of healing known as Ayurvedic medicine. It is easy to do and may surprise you with its potential positive health results. These 5 benefits of tongue scraping could be a good addition to your...
read moreRelaxing has been associated with watching television, having a nice meal and for some, consuming alcohol. It is no surprise however that excessive alcohol consumption, like most things in excess, can be detrimental to your health. Yet, with many studies that make alcohol seem benign such as showing how a glass of wine per day is good for you, it does leave the possibility for some to use this research to go too far. Add in the many ways alcohol presents itself, particularly at parties, holidays, and dinners and you may be drinking way more...
read moreEating a diet high in antioxidants is one way some believe you may be able to help prevent developing macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Add in a list of macular degeneration supplements such as lutein, beta-carotene, zinc and even shark’s cartilage and there is some growing evidence that your chances are even better. Recently, several natural vision formulas have been developed and studied showing some promising results. At the same time, more foods are being deemed superfoods for beneficial, accumulative compounds linked to...
read moreSometimes it is the tongue twisting, rarely mentioned, peripheral remedies that surprise us all. Astragalus has been around for thousands of years yet most couldn’t tell you what it is. However, science has shown that the compounds found in this root could offer a variety of health advantages beyond conventional medicine. It is the 14 benefits of the super herb astragalus that may be a good go-to in your toolbox of optimal health picks. A Botanical Adaptogen As conventional medicine continues to forge through a score of temporary remedy...
read moreNowadays, it turns out that there may be an additional toxin beyond those found in your food, air, water or soil. This is the negative, potentially harmful effect of your digital tether. Adding a digital detox to your life could be as important as keeping your body physically clean. It is a way to re-boot your mind that has been highjacked by a world reliant on cell phones and computers. All it takes is some easy steps to make sure you don’t end up with cognitive overload that could lead to a variety of mental as well as physical health...
read moreAlzheimer’s disease is still a great mystery for researchers. According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), it afflicts approximately 5.1 million Americans. There are more current and developing cures for cancers than this debilitating affliction alone. In fact, the AFA reports of Alzheimer’s acceleration, “As our population ages, the disease impacts a greater percentage of Americans. The number of people age 65 and older will more than double between 2010 and 2050 to 88.5 million or 20 percent of the population; likewise, those...
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