Six years ago, Betty Moren received devastating news – she had been diagnosed with lung cancer and was given a prognosis of just a few months to live. However, through a combination of old and new cancer therapies, Betty has defied the odds and continues to fight her battle against cancer. Her remarkable journey serves...

Eczema affects more than 30 million people in the United States [1]. The itchy, burning, red rash that can cause your skin to swell and peel is painful, can be embarrassing for some, and is often difficult to get rid of. Finding an all-natural treatment for the skin condition can be life-changing, and you could...

Have you ever stopped to think about what we did before the invention of the chair? Sure, there were rocks and fallen trees to sit on, but for the most part, if a human wanted to avoid sitting in the dirt, they squatted. Well, as it turns out when it comes to squatting vs sitting,...

Two women embarked on a mission to age with good health, and happiness, and to be disease-free. As they researched medical studies and adjusted their lifestyles, they documented their findings on their blog and eventually their book, the Age Well Project. Susan Saunders was 36 when her mother developed severe dementia. She became her mother’s...

It turns out the love-it-or-hate-it cruciferous veggie that’s prevented countless young children from earning their dessert has an extensive amount of health benefits. Don’t limit broccoli’s merit to just the head- broccoli stalks, leaves, and sprouts are not to be taken lightly. The next time you see a grocery store selling broccoli heads without the...

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is responsible for one in every four deaths in the United States, making it the number one killer of Americans every year [1]. We know that people who are diabetic, who are overweight or obese, eat an unhealthy diet, don’t exercise, and consume excessive amounts of alcohol are at a greater...

Cancer, as a broad spectrum of disease, is currently one of the leading causes of death worldwide (1) and is responsible for 30% of all deaths in Canada — more than any other disease or possible cause (2). Ovarian cancer specifically was estimated to have 2,800 new cases and 1,750 deaths in Canada (3), and...

Leaky gut, or “intestinal permeability,” is a fairly new concept in the medical literature that has gained much attention over the last several years. For this reason, many doctors may not have even heard of the condition. The symptoms of a leaky gut, however, can significantly and negatively impact your quality of life. Knowing the...

One woman based in the United Kingdom is warning people of a strange finger test for lung cancer. Individuals would look for a phenomenon called ‘finger clubbing.’ Emma Norton, an oncology nurse advisor, says most people don’t know about this unusual sign, and wouldn’t know to check for it [1]. Checking your fingers for signs...

Are you the one who’s always adding extra hot peppers to your sub at lunch? Are you always reaching for the extra-spicy salsa on the grocery store shelf? If this sounds like you, then you’ll be pleased to know that your penchant for a little kick in your meals is doing more for you than simply...

I don’t know about you, but for a long time, I didn’t know what my cervix was or where it was. This was before I found out how dangerous tampons are and started using the menstrual cup. The menstrual cup essentially forced me to find my cervix and become pretty familiar with it. Then, I...

Professor Paul Sharpe of King’s College London Dental Institute thinks he’s found a revolutionary new way to treat tooth decay: by teaching your body to regenerate damaged teeth in a short period of time. Cavity Fillings vs. Tideglusib To start, it will help to understand a little about how your body usually responds to damage...