A nurse with stage 4 esophageal cancer has been in a five-year remission thanks to cryotherapy. Karie Fisher, a nurse from Colorado, was initially fatigued when she thought she might have had a vitamin D deficiency, which an estimated one billion people have worldwide [1] Then, she began coughing up blood. Karie was admitted to […]
How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be me, and when I […]
In recent years, several elite athletes and celebrities have been spotted sporting cupping marks on their bodies. As such, a practice that began in ancient times finally earned some spotlight from the mainstream media. The attention has helped make cupping a popular trend, and for good reason. Benefits of cupping are widely reported, they include pain […]
Whether ready or not, all women come to the stage of life when menopause is upon them. The majority of us are familiar with this stage of life that marks the end of menstrual cycles due to the natural decline of the female reproductive hormones. Menopause is officially diagnosed once 12 months have passed without […]
Humans have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years. Early on in our existence, people discovered that nature has done a pretty good job at providing things for stomach problems, pain, concentration, and more. Though modern medicine has now given us the ability to manage and heal more illnesses, diseases, and conditions than we […]
In the United States alone, 18 million people see a doctor for knee pain every year. (1) Trouble with these joints is highly common, yet still, many of us don’t know what to do about it. We’ve rounded up the best exercises for knee pain and a few you should avoid to help feel your […]
The bay leaf is a versatile herb that has been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It also has some surprising health benefits. Lets explore the history, spiritual significance, and potential benefits of bay leaves and delve into the intriguing practice of burning bay leaves and the associated rituals. The Bay Leaf: […]
Peppermint oil is one of the most widely used essential oils, found in everything from candy canes to chewing gum, to toothpaste. Beyond its good smell and unique, refreshing taste, however, peppermint essential oil has a number of benefits for your health. While some of these uses you may already know, there are many uses […]
A man in China has finally gotten his life back after receiving aggressive spinal surgery that has made it possible for him to stand up, lie down, and even to simply look straight ahead. The Folding Man 46-year-old Li Hua was known as the “Folding Man”, because his entire upper body was folded onto his […]
We may never understand it all, but our bodies have been perfectly and intricately designed. In fact, it even seems to talk to us sometimes – that is, if we choose to listen. For example, our body has mechanisms to warn us when we’re falling ill such as the tickle in your throat or that subtle chill […]
Diverticulitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation or infection of diverticula. These are small, bulging pouches that can develop in the lining of the digestive system. These pouches are most commonly found in the large intestine, specifically the sigmoid colon. While many individuals with diverticula experience no symptoms, when these pouches become inflamed or […]
This article was originally published on April 2, 2019, and has since been updated. It wasn’t that long ago that someone with Celiac disease would have a hard time ordering meals at restaurants or finding safe gluten alternatives for themselves at the grocery store. Now, gluten-free options seem to be the norm almost everywhere you […]
