Hair loss can affect men, women, and also children.  There can be many causes behind hair loss, but one of the main causes is the androgen hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is derived from testosterone. If you’re losing your hair, eating DHT-blocking foods might help. There are only 2 places that hair does not grow on...

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is undoubtedly one of the most terrifying moments a person can face. Yet, amidst the fear, there is hope, and they can become cancer survivors. Early detection, combined with advancements in medical technology, significantly increases the chances of overcoming this formidable adversary. The key lies in recognizing the signs and symptoms...

Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often life-threatening disease that affects thousands of individuals every year. It has a low survival rate, mainly because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. This means that being aware of the signs and symptoms can help detect it early, increasing the chances of successful treatment. These are...

The other day, my dad went to see his doctor. My dad was scheduled to receive results from his latest blood test, but they didn’t turn out as he had hoped. The doctor told my dad that he had high cholesterol. A previous test had revealed he also had high blood pressure. High cholesterol and...

We have all heard the rule – Eight glasses of water per day. Why is it so important that our bodies have enough water? What functions does water perform to help us survive and thrive? Without water, nothing lives. This is why when NASA recently found potential traces of water on Mars, they were ecstatic...

It is so easy, in the mayhem of the day-to-day grind, to ignore when your body is trying to send signals that it is not being properly supported in one way or another. Add to that how much people caffeinate for “energy” or pop some kind of pill to mask uncomfortable symptoms and it’s not...

Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables will go a long way towards bettering your health. Often, however, we need a bit of extra help to make sure our bodies are functioning at full-form. That’s where supplements come into things. Unfortunately, with so many thousands of them available, it’s hard to know...

Cabbage is a member of the Brassica genus of plants. The less-formal name for this group is cruciferous vegetables. Other members of this family include broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, collard, mustard, radish, rutabagas, and turnips. These vegetables are well-known for their health benefits [1]. Have you ever tried cabbage juice? You can eat cabbage...

Anyone who has ever lost a dear friend knows the deep anguish that follows – it can be catastrophic. In times like that, people tend to speak too much or too little. However, it’s not necessarily about how much is said but what is said. Some of these may sound familiar… I am so sorry...

This article was originally published on March 26, 2019 and has since been updated Fibromyalgia is a misunderstood medical condition. For quite some time a legitimate question was whether this syndrome was even real. Our medical community has no clear understanding of the processes that lead to this syndrome. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a long-term...

“It quickly became apparent that what had just happened was a catastrophe… I died in 2015, not now.” Lesley Roberts couldn’t believe her happy, intelligent boy who showed no suicidal tendencies and had no history of mental illnesses would take his own life. She hadn’t even known he’d gone through with the circumcision. On 25th...

Medications play a vital role in managing various health conditions, alleviating symptoms, and improving overall well-being. However, it’s important to be aware that even commonly used medications can have side effects – good, bad, and ugly. In this article, we will explore some popular medications and their potential side effects, including positive effects, negative effects,...