Deep in West Africa, shea trees produce the shea nut which, when picked, extracted, and applied, some serious healing can begin. Inside the shea nut is a fatty buttery cream-like substance that has been linked to helping human skin on many levels. Take a look at these amazing health benefits of shea butter which may just surpass all those lotions crowding your bathroom cabinet. A Mackdaddy Moisturizer One of the most popular applications of shea butter is using it as a skin emollient. This natural application is free of chemicals, dyes, and...
read moreThere has been much progress in the treatment for macular degeneration using retinal medications. One popular procedure is anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) therapeutic injections which have been successful in slowing VEGF progression. VEGF is described as a signaling protein that promotes the growth of new blood vessels which can lead to wet macular degeneration and eventually blindness. VEGF does this by restoring the blood supply to cells and peripheral tissues which, due to a variety of optical threats, are deprived...
read moreYou may have come across a mushy marble sized lump under your skin. Often found on the back of an arm, leg, or on your torso these are usually a fatty cyst aka a lipoma. There are several types of lipomas but most are painless and harmless however a lump should always be checked by a doctor, especially if on the breast or neck. If it is diagnosed as a lipoma, conventional medicine offers several ways to treat it but there may be alternative remedies as well. Consider these 3 alternative remedies for fatty cysts which just might help....
read moreNow that people are more concerned than ever before about cleanliness when it comes to their home and office exposure, many are reaching for potent chemical cleaning formulas. These are the choices that contain ingredients like bleaches and ammonias found in most conventional cleaning products. However, several studies have shown the dangers of cleaning with these products, particularly when it comes to an accumulated risk. This means that over time, people around the residue these products leave (both through the air and surface touch) could...
read moreWith the term plant-based being thrown around like a hot potato, those that would often shy away from a vegan or vegetarian diet are now embracing healthier eating. Yet, most feel this diet is lacking in the protein that comes so abundant in meat products. Although meat is like a multi-vitamin packed with all sorts of nutrients, more and more studies show the potential detrimental effects when meat and other animal products are the main staple in a diet. Moreover, studies of plant-based eating are proving not only equivalent protein...
read moreScientists continue to find links between various diseases. How disease can manifest into others has been a research concern for decades. Recently, the disease lupus has been linked to triggering AMD (age-related macular degeneration) through similar inflammatory biomarkers. These are markers that show inflammation on a neurodegenerative level unable to be detected beforehand. Find out how the link between lupus and AMD is expressed and some possible ways to mitigate lupus as well as detect an AMD connection well in advance for early...
read moreIt is well known that dark chocolate is the healthier chocolate but a whole host of scientific studies are now significantly confirming this sentiment. Milk chocolate is the common go-to as it does dominate the market of over-the-counter (OTC) candy. However, as more people show interest in embracing healthier choices, dark chocolate may soon surpass the often over-processed milk chocolate industry. Consider dark chocolate as a healthy snack that pairs well with red wine (another antioxidant powerhouse) as well as figs, cheese, nuts,...
read moreScience continues to search for the deep associations of food and health. We already know how important it is to eat a clean diet but as medical technology advances it becomes much more apparent. Take a look at advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and how they affect your health. These are the accumulated proteins and fats that, over time, may be associated with the many ailments that have become the norm of aging, such as hypertension, cardiovascular compromise and cancer. There are ways, however, to minimize the risk of AGEs no matter...
read morePlant-based eating has taken over the vegetarian and vegan labels enabling mainstream stigmas to slowly fade away. As more people discover the benefits of limiting animal products and embracing more plant-based choices there are certain foods that, when added to such a diet, can enhance health benefits exponentially. Enter “nooch” the current slang term for something that sounds way too odd to eat: nutritional yeast. The word “yeast” can be deceiving as most people probably think of making bread when they hear it. Yet, nutritional yeast...
read moreThe ocean holds vast amounts of potential healing capabilities for human health. From sea vegetation to the still many mysteries of ocean wildlife, researchers are continually studying the vast amount of resources that may apply to specific human ailments. With macular degeneration being the leading cause of blindness on the globe and projected to double from 11 million to 22 million affected by 2050, researchers have set their sights on the unique aspects of the eyes of cephalopods, particularly octopus. This amazing creature possesses...
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