Tree resin from coniferous trees has deep roots in traditional medicine for healing burns and wounds. Tree resins have made appearances in cultures all over the world, from Ayurvedic medicine and ancient Egyptian healing to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Aboriginal medicine of Australia. (1, 2) You probably know more about tree resins than you might...
Laundry detergent can be a lot like a rich, decadent dessert. You can smell it from down the street and it’s baked to absolute perfection. But, deep down inside, you know that those refined ingredients and cups of sugar can have both short-and-long-term effects on your health. In the same way, just because laundry detergent...
We all know even the best of medications come with side-effects, but there’s a large portion of the population that’s even more vulnerable to the health risks of drugs than everyone else. If you’re 65 and over, there are many medications your body does not process like it used to; unfortunately, at times, this can...
In recent years there’s been a lot of conflicting information floating about which foods are truly unhealthy. Knowing which foods are good for you and what foods to avoid can be pretty confusing to say the least. Luckily, Jared Koch, the founder of Clean Plates, has come out with a comprehensive list of foods you should avoid at...
Every year in America, 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease. (1) Despite this alarmingly high number, there isn’t very much education or awareness about this debilitating disease. The problem is, most people, including medical professionals, don’t understand Lyme disease: How it presents itself, what the symptoms are, and how it affects a person’s ability...
In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Neurology, researchers from Rush University in Chicago have shed light on a potential link between consuming popcorn and reducing the risk of dementia. The study also highlights the broader association between whole grains and lower dementia risk. As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, these findings...
Inflammation in the body can have detrimental effects on our health. It can contribute to various chronic health conditions, not to mention just leaving us not at our best. Harvard gut doctor Dr. Jaqueline Wolf, has identified four specific inflammatory foods that she recommends avoiding. Remove these from your regular diet and watch how much...
This article was originally published in June 2017 and has since been updated. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people each year in the US alone. 5.3 million people are diagnosed every year with Alzheimer’s, which is just one of the long list of diseases that cause neurodegeneration. (1) Research is constantly being done to better understand...
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States, known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and sweet tea. While many people enjoy eating here, it’s essential to know what happens to your body when you consume their food. Here are some things to consider before taking a bite. High in...
Age is just a number – while this has certainly proven to be true, feeling young and looking the part are two different things, and the fine lines, wrinkles, gray hair, and sagging skin can have a real impact on how we perceive ourselves as we get older. Many of us try countless creams and...
Often dismissed as mere nuisances, mosquitoes present a significant menace to public health worldwide. These tiny insects are persistent in their pursuit of blood meals and serve as vectors for numerous diseases, making them a formidable threat to human health. Per the CDC, Malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus are just a...
What do you think would happen to your body if you replace all your drinks with water? If you knew that by doing so, it would help you lose weight, give you more energy, help prevent diseases and make your skin glow, would you do it? Water may not be the most exciting beverage in...
