Air pollution is a well-known danger to our health, with studies linking it to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even premature death. However, what many people are unaware of is the connection between air pollution, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. In addition to the outdoor pollutants that we often associate with air pollution, indoor dust also...
Chronic Illness
Take a holistic look at chronic health conditions — from autoimmune strategies to natural pain relief — through the lens of integrative healing.
If I told you that you could improve your liver health or relieve a sore neck by massaging pressure points in your feet, there is a good chance that you would be pretty skeptical about it. And that’s understandable! How can a foot pressure point impact other parts of your body? If you are not...
Hands are one of the most common (and inconvenient) places for people to experience arthritis. As arthritis wears away at the cartilage and cushioning in the joints, it causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Simple tasks like gripping a utensil, twisting a doorknob, or using a keyboard can become painful, difficult, or nearly impossible. Medical options...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Imagine a time when gout was considered a condition exclusive to wealthy kings due to their indulgence in rich foods and wine. But today, we know better. Gout, a common health problem, can...
All cells need glucose, aka sugar, to survive – including cancer cells, right? That’s what scientists used to think, that is until they took a deep dive into how cancer cells really spread throughout the body so easily. Our understanding of cancer biology and its ability to spread within the human body has now taken...
Whether you’re an exercise buff, enjoy an occasional walk or bike ride around your neighborhood, or even type daily e-mails on your computer, chances are at some point you have experienced back pain when breathing. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience some form of back pain in their lives; and according to the American...
Melanoma is one of the world’s deadliest cancers. It is also, however, one of the most preventable. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from the cells known as melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing the pigment melanin. It is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and can lead to serious complications...
Essential oils go back centuries and they have dozens of uses. One of the most common uses in modern times is as a natural mosquito repellent. These flying pests can cause itchy bites and they can also transmit disease. When you are spending time outdoors, it is important to prevent bites as much as possible....
Pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are constantly brainstorming new ideas to make cannabis and its products easily accessible and safely usable for medical and recreational purposes. In the 29 states where it’s currently legal, cannabis is available as capsules, oils, nasal sprays, inhalers, smokes, pipes, vapes, and even water infused with a certain amount of CBD. Well, how...
Cancer is a scary thing. Nobody wants to get it, and nobody wants to watch their loved ones go through it. Cancer can also be caused by things we don’t even think about—things that are so common we don’t even think about how they could be contributing to the formation of cancer cells. Some of...
For years, estrogen therapy was—and continues to be—prescribed as a treatment for women experiencing symptoms of menopause. Estrogen is a sex hormone found in both men and women (though in smaller amounts in men). The main source of estrogen is the ovaries in women, although the adrenal glands also make small amounts of this hormone...
In a cancer-conscious world like ours, a new video circling the internet should bring some joy. A recent video has surfaced capturing the moment the immune system confronts and conquers a cancer cell. The video, which has gone viral, offers a rare glimpse of the interaction between our body’s immune system and one of the...