To achieve holistic health and wellness, there are often major paradigm shifts that need to be made. Food staples that need to be completely abolished, deeply ingrained habits that need to be overcome, and weird or wacky new foods and supplements that need to be introduced. Luckily, cayenne pepper is not one of those shifts. […]
Magnesium is intimately involved in over 600 reactions in the body including the metabolism of food, the transmission of nerve impulses, the synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, muscle movements, gene maintenance and protein formation. It is one of seven essential macrominerals that must be consumed daily in large amounts — 100 milligrams or more. […]
Many orthopedic surgeries commonly involve metal implants, some of which can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people. What is even more disconcerting, the same people are subsequently at a higher risk of developing a rare, aggressive type of skin cancer. Allergic reactions Metal alloys are used in orthopedic implants for strength and durability. Unfortunately, people […]
Does forgetting birthdays, anniversaries or where you’ve placed your car keys drive you to drink? Maybe you should try a handful of nuts instead. Do you want to sleep better, be more mindful or retain information better? Well, it turns out eating nuts can help that too. Research tells us that nuts help reduce the […]
The majority of people will experience arthritis pain at some point in their lives — even before becoming a senior! Arthritis is inflammation within the joints. Each year, an estimated 54.4 million U.S. adults are told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]
Individuals afflicted with autoimmune diseases know all too well how frustrating, painful, and life-altering these conditions can be. These illnesses, of which there are over 80 types, range from mild to severe, and the limitations and side effects of medications used to treat them leave many seeking a natural solution. According to the United States […]
Cancer is like the scary monster hiding under your bed when you were a kid. You are almost so afraid it will really be there, that you don’t want to look and find out. Unlike those imaginary monsters, cancer is very real and very deadly. If it has begun an invasion in your body, you […]
Coming into spring, I deal with more congestion and stuffiness, especially at night. It doesn’t matter if it is due to allergies or just a cold coming on. Not being able to get good sleep makes it rough the next day. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t struggle when congestion and labored breathing is an […]
Staring a new medication can be a big deal, and it’s always worth getting some clarity before committing to a specific treatment. Whatever you’re being prescribed, here’s a useful checklist of 21 questions to ask your doctor before agreeing to a new medication. The basics 1. What is the medication called, and how does it […]
Medicinal teas have experienced a boom in recent years. Green tea, chamomile tea, chaga tea, rooibos tea — they’ve all had their moment in the alternative health spotlight. But what about a little old something called boldo tea? Boldo tea certainly deserves its moment in the sunshine. Grown in the central regions of Chile, boldo […]
