A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that staying awake too long destroys brain cells in mice, and may also have the same effect on humans! While you sleep, your body is able to clear away neurological ‘wear and tear’ from the day, however when you do not get the sleep necessary […]
Taking the Internet by storm, the Budwig Protocol (otherwise known as the Budwig Diet) has been connected with many alternative treatments including, but not limited to, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disease and, you guessed it, CANCER! What is the Budwig Protocol? Created by Dr. Johanna Budwig, a German biochemist, the Budgwig Protocol is […]
Drug abuse and addiction expert Carl Hart of Columbia University, in a recent interview on MSNBC, stated, “There isn’t much difference between the demonized street drug methamphetamine (also known as meth or crystal meth) and the prescription drug Adderall.” Controversies surrounding ADHD and the use of stimulant medications began as early as 1970, especially in […]
It is normal for women to experience some vaginal discharge, and in most cases, does not indicate health problems. However, if you are experiencing discharge with a different odor or color, this could be the sing of an infection, imbalance or disease. Know what you to look for, and when to worry! The human body […]
Approximately 10 to 25% of healthy people experience bloat to some degree according to recent reports, and this number increases significantly in those who suffer with gastrointestinal disorders, such as IBS. Despite being incredibly uncomfortable, most people don’t know what options they have to manage this condition. Bloat is often confused with dyspepsia (indigestion), water […]
Many celebrities are sharing their favorite diet tips and tricks online, and the use of lemon water is a growing trend! With the list of health benefit claims growing, including its ability to promote weight loss, does lemon water live up to the hype? Lemons are power packed foods, containing many antioxidants, and repairing the […]
Once overlooked as nothing more than a collection of unrelated symptoms, Adrenal Fatigue has now become a buzzword in the world of natural health. Everyone is talking about what to watch for, and what we can do to take care of ourselves, from holistic facialists to acupuncturist. The question remains, what can you do to […]
Sushi is delicious and among the favorite foods of many people. However, this delicious dinner might be hiding some malicious parasites. By eating sushi, you give worms direct access to your body. They are nasty parasites and your brain is the perfect vacation spot for them. Of course, nobody wants worm in their body, so here […]
A 2014 study published by Cell Stem Cell discovered that fasting can boost your immune system by protecting it from damaged, as well as activating stem cells to renew themselves. Phase 1 of the study included both mice and human clinical trial subjects, who were receiving chemotherapy. This phase found that long periods of not […]
The CDC reports that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths, or more than 480,000 deaths every year. With an estimated 36.5 million adults in the United States currently smoking, the push to quit is higher than ever. With medical […]