When the all-too-familiar symptoms of the common cold or, even worse, the onset of the flu begin to take hold, most people reach for over-the-counter synthetic medicines to treat the fatigue, body-aches and fever that undoubtedly come with being...
Humanity is closer to a nuclear Armageddon than at any time in the last 60 years, at least according to a group of atomic scientists that monitor the existential threats our species faces.
In fact, ever since 1947, a...
Some 14 percent of people in North America have fungal infections, with older people more likely to get them than young people. Unfortunately, anti-fungal nail cream can take up to 12 months to cure an infection, if it is successful...
If you’ve ever tossed and turned all night, or it’s taken you hours to fall asleep finally, you know how torturous insomnia can be. Between 50 and 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, so most of us are familiar...
Ask any acupressure practitioner, and they’ll tell you the body is marked by points that encourage natural healing when stimulated properly. For more than 5,000 years, acupressure has been used to combat illness, support healing in chronic conditions and...
There is little doubt that antibiotics have played a very important role in medicine. Their use has helped eradicate diseases like tuberculosis. They have also been very successful in treating common bacterial infections and health problems related to parasites....
Nothing signals it’s getting warmer quite like pineapple coming into season. Its bright, cheery color, fragrant smell, and vibrant taste are like biting into a piece of sunshine. The health benefits of pineapple can’t be overstated — it can...
As Americans slowly warm to the idea that certain fats can actually be health-promoting, there’s one oil that’s taken center stage in recent years: olive oil. People can’t get enough of the stuff — it’s great for cooking, dipping,...
Essential oils can be a divisive subject. There are those who are firm believers in their ability to do everything from treat acne (tea tree oil) to clean the refrigerator (lime oil), and there are others who aren’t quite...
Flaxseed is the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, but most people struggle with how to add it to their food. Humans have been cultivating these small brown seeds for thousands of years, and King Charlemagne passed laws...
