A cancer diagnosis is never something anyone wants to hear. What’s worse, however, is having cancer but having it go undiagnosed despite several doctors and emergency room visits. This is exactly what happened to Karel Pekarek of Vancouver, Canada. Karel Pekarek’s Story In June of 2019, 75-year old Pekarek went to the Vancouver General Hospital...

When you hear the term “bloodletting” you probably see images of terrifying medical procedures from the eighteenth century flash through your mind that you’ve only seen in history books and museums. Bloodletting, once one of the most common operative procedures in ancient medicine, is mostly regarded these days as an extinct form of pseudoscience that...

Women are often sensitive and moody — and that’s a good thing, according to Dr. Julie Holland. Yet many women choose to medicate themselves to get rid of their moodiness because they are told it’s an issue that must be fixed. However, overprescribed medications create many consequences for their users in matters of sleep, sex,...

This may appear at first as an ordinary picture of men having a beer with a sick family member, but it’s so much more than that. Not everyone gets the opportunity to say a proper goodbye to a loved one before their passing. For many, the person in question may not be coherent enough to...

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia a major health concerns for women around the world, especially pre-menopausal women. It can cause a whole range of symptoms, from classic fatigue to much more extreme health conditions. The problem is it still goes quite underdiagnosed. This is everything you should know about iron deficiency and what to...

Kale is an extraordinarily nutritious food. It is high in fiber and also vitamins A, C, B-6, and K. Kale is high in minerals like iron, calcium, copper, potassium, and magnesium. Kale also contains powerful antioxidants like quercetin. Though kale is extremely nutritious, there is a such thing as too much kale. There are two...

Ginger is a flavorful root that many cultures have been using in their cuisine for centuries. It adds a spicy kick to many sauces, stir-fries, dressings, and soups. It is also a common ingredient in tea. Not only does it taste great, but there are also a number of health benefits of ginger tea. From...

How much do you know about the health benefits of avocado oil? For many years, olive oil has reigned supreme as the healthiest of all the oils. Experts have recommended it to everyone thanks to its apparent benefits for your heart and your brain. Then, coconut oil swooped in and stole the spotlight. There are...

Written By: Dr. Aleksandra Gasinski, ND Biohacking is all the rage right now, from ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting to ice-cold plunges and brain-stimulating supplements. People are eager to optimize performance, resilience, and health. And why shouldn’t they be? Our ingenuity as human beings is what has propelled us throughout history! If we can figure...

Chances are you or someone you know is affected by allergies. You can be allergic to just about anything – ragweed, grass, pollen, peanuts… you can even be allergic to the cold. But did you know that you can be allergic to water? That’s right – water.Tessa Hansen-Smith is a 21-year-old college student in California,...

Your skin is the largest organ in (or rather on) your body [1]. This, coupled with the fact that it is outside your body and therefore easy to see, makes it a great indicator of health. If you notice a change in your skin, it likely means there is a change happening inside your body...

A team of researchers in Australia, have potentially found an effective way to treat certain types of breast cancer: honeybee venom. While most of us associate a bee sting with pain and discomfort, it seems as though the chemicals in the insect’s venom may actually be the solution doctors have been searching for. Breast Cancer...