The bladder and lower urinary tract are susceptible to inflammatory disorders that cause pain and discomfort. Conditions such as urethritis, cystitis and bladder infections occur in many people regardless of age or overall health. Various herbal remedies are effective in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other bladder conditions, but can sometimes cause side effects. Double check with your natural health practitioner Read More »

Many people who use Bluetooth technology to connect their devices may have no idea that exposure has been linked to brain tumors as well as dizziness, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, birth defects and more.  This is because Bluetooth emits the same RadioFrequency (RF) radiation as a microwave oven that cooks food.  Decades of research has already proven exposure to all sources of RF (cell phone and wireless Read More »

While people are aware of the health risk caused by outdoor air pollution, few may consider that indoor air quality can also have a negative impact on their health. While many of these products are commonly used in the home there are healthier options available.

The average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors. While people Read More »

Natural health experts have long maintained that vitamin C can fight cancer – if given in sufficiently large doses. But it is sometimes difficult to achieve the high blood concentration that is necessary for it to be effective.

Now, a new form of vitamin C is correcting that frustrating problem – and proving to be a game-changer.  Liposomal vitamin C has been found to create blood levels that are 100 to 500 times Read More »

Pushed globally as a beneficial to dieters since its approval in 1981, accumulating research indicates that aspartame may actually damage the brain and cause cancer, to name but a few of a wide range of adverse health effects consumers risk by using this ‘no-calorie’ sugar alternative. Google “aspartame” and you will find http://www.aspartame.org/ on the first page search results.  Billing itself as an Read More »

Most 5-HTP also known as oxitriptan (INN)is extracted from the seeds of a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa, called the Griffonia simplicifolia plant.

What is 5-HTP?

5-HTP or “hydroxy L-tryptophan” (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally Read More »

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root is a herb of the ages. It is the ‘ginseng’ of Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional medicine of India and is considered an ‘adaptogen’, a term used to describe herbs that improve physical energy and athletic ability, increase immunity to colds and infections and increase sexual capacity and fertility Read More »

Would you believe that swimming in cold water can be just as effective as strong painkillers? Sometimes it really is that simple, and we can use the environment around us to help to cure what ails us. Cold therapy is a relatively new trend that has been gaining traction, in large part due to Wim Hof, or more commonly known as the Ice Man, who has publicly sustained long periods in freezing temperatures Read More »

Imagine being able to go back in time to relive those experiences from your childhood which have had the greatest impact on your life. Imagine being able to witness yourself as a child, but from the perspective of yourself today, looking at traumatic events with the understanding and compassion of an adult Read More »

Most who are knowledgeable with supplements know the importance of vitamin B12 for preventing and reversing negative neurological maladies. But recent research has uncovered the more obscure B1 (thiamine) vitamin deficiency can result in brain damage, neurological conditions, terrible mental states, coma, and death. It’s important to understand that although high dose B1 or B12 Read More »

Auto-immune disorders occur when the body’s immune system turns on itself, attacking healthy cells as if they were dangerous invaders. These conditions are usually chronic and can significantly impact the quality of life for people who suffer with them. So what’s a solution? One recent study indicates tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active component in marijuana, could Read More »

AML is a form of blood cancer which is most common in people over the age of 65. According to Cancer Research, around 8,600 people are diagnosed with leukemia each year, 2,600 of which are diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Around 90 per cent of people diagnosed with AML over the age of Read More »

Upset Stomach: Bananas, Ginger and Chamomile Tea

Bananas settle and upset stomach. Chamomile Tea calms the pain. Ginger relieves nausea and morning sickness.

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Zeolites are a highly absorptive group of minerals that can be used as natural detoxifiers because of their many wonderful properties. Natural zeolites form in volcanic rocks and ash over thousands of years. Synthetic zeolites can be readily manufactured much more quickly using silica and alumina. Zeolites are often used Read More »

The conventional medical community have accepted acupuncture and Chinese herbs, the ancient Chinese system of medicine known as TCM, as a credible treatment for alleviating some of the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of chemo and radiotherapy; however, little is known about its true potential to treat the disease itself. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used alternative therapies for treating a large number of medical complaints, and there have been many clinical trials performed Read More »

Qi (usually translated as “vital energy”), also known as gi in Korean tradition, khi in Vietnamese tradition, prana in Indian tradition, ki in Japanese tradition, mana in Hawaiian tradition, or pneuma in the Greek tradition, is the most basic substance of which the world is comprised.

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If you were to ask your average mainstream doctor, or investigate the issue in official scientific journals, chances are you’d discover that acetaminophen (Tylenol) is generally classified as being safe for pregnant women and developing children. But a closer look at actual science tells a much different story.

While the internet is Read More »

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and swelling of the joints and gradual loss of mobility over time. There are many different types of arthritis that can be caused by a variety of triggers including auto-immune diseases, heredity and obesity. Each type of arthritis has its own unique set of symptoms.

Many people rely on Read More »

The last few decades saw the scientific community examining various compounds in search of additional diabetes treatments. One such compound is the trace element vanadium. According to health experts, the trace element can be found in many food sources, and can be beneficial for bone health when taken Read More »

Startup accelerator company Y Combinator—which was instrumental to the success of startups AirBnb and Dropbox—is shifting its focus to help clean-meat startups disrupt the animal agriculture industry. Y Combinator (which incubates companies in their early stages and provides funding, business tools, and networking opportunities Read More »

Mother nature truly holds the cure to all ‘imbalances’ that we may be facing.

Castor oil is often overlooked for its benefits for the skin and hair because of its extremely thick and sticky consistency. However, if you’re looking for a cheap, natural remedy for several Read More »

Fluoride was originally added to water supplies back around the time of the end of World War II, but this well-intended practice to improve dental health is still around today, and more and more people are recognizing the possible dangers. Certainly, a lot of people out there will tell you there’s no problem with fluoridated water, but these people are Read More »

There’s been much talk about the dangers of Aspartame for quite some time now. It is a dangerous artificial sweetener found in many of the foods we consume every day, including soft drinks, chewing gum, breakfast cereals, and jams. Now, it’s important to know that aspartame may be disguised as a new name in your favorite foods – aminosweet Read More »

You’ve heard it all your life: “Eat your greens.” But did you know that eating just one cup of leafy greens each day makes your brain an average of 11 years younger than someone who skips them?

Medical science has recently produced some of the most compelling evidence to-date encouraging us to eat those greens. New findings reveal Read More »

L-theanine, as a supplement or tea, is essential for improving brain health and mental well-being. This amino acid has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect.

L-theanine is mostly found in teas, such as white, green, oolong, and black teas, although it can also be found in small amounts in Bay bolete mushrooms. Out of more than 1,300 chemical Read More »

Almost every one of us has been affected by cancer, either directly or through a close friend or relative. Although in some cases, cancer patients go into remission after being treated with conventional therapies, often the treatment itself causes as many unpleasant symptoms and secondary disease as cancer itself. Unknown to most people, there are many alternative cancer treatments that show promising results in both the Read More »

Sir Alexander Fleming discovered the antibacterial power of the mold Penicillium notatum in 1928. Even though it was a natural healing agent effective in destroying Staphylococcus aureus and other noxious bacteria, the pharmaceutical industry got hold of nature’s bounty and it became — along with multiple other Big Pharma inventions — the nightmare of modern antibiotics, causing as many problems for mankind as they Read More »