These 7 Things May Trigger Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive disorder, can be thought of like being on a mental and emotional rollercoaster that you can’t get off of. This mental illness is characterized by extreme emotional shifts, ranging from manic “high” episodes to “low” episodes that can plunge sufferers deep into pits of depression. This extended rollercoaster ride can be highly debilitating...
6 Benefits Of Taking A Shot Of Olive Oil In The Morning
Welcome to the 21st century, where the low-fat diet is slowly but definitely on its way out to make room for a higher fat, lower carbohydrate diet. For decades we have been following the faulty advice to reduce our fat intake to a bare minimum while increasing the amount of sugar in everything. Even a well-known brand of packaged...
Apple Cider Vinegar Ice Cubes For Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids. It’s a condition that few people are comfortable discussing, and even fewer will even admit that they’re suffering from. Hemorrhoids come in many (painful) shapes and forms, but the most common varieties are those that take up residence on the rectum or around the anus. Here’s how to treat them with apple cider vinegar ice cubes, bath and...
6 Ways To Use Turmeric Paste
In just a few years, turmeric has risen from a lesser-known orange spice to one of the most pivotal therapeutic foods in the alternative health world. And considering just how powerful turmeric really is, this rise to superstardom is hardly surprising. So, you’ve heard about turmeric and it’s wonderful powers of healing, and jumped right on that bandwagon. You find...
6 Teas That Reduce Inflammation In The Body
Inflammation: it’s on everyone’s lips these days — and for good reason. But we’re not talking about acute inflammation, necessary for healing your wounds. We’re talking about a more sinister kind, called chronic inflammation. It plays a key role in many chronic diseases, contributing to heart disease, arthritis, cancer and more. Luckily, there is a way to reduce chronic...
Bristol Poop Chart: Which Of These 7 Types Of Poop Do You Have?
When doctors at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital in Bristol, England found that patients were reluctant to talk about the shape and nature of their stools, they devised a handy chart called the Bristol Stool Form Scale. This self-diagnostic chart helps patients discuss their bowel habits without becoming embarrassed. It is now being used all over the world as...
5 Health Benefits Of Avocados
Few people would argue with the statement that avocados are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Even fewer would disagree that they’re an amazingly versatile fruit (you heard right — a fruit) and that they can make an average meal a fantastically delicious and nutritious one in short order. Quite simply, avocados are the bee’s knees. Health benefits of...
Can The Graviola Fruit Treat Cancer?
In a quest to cure cancer, many people turn to alternative remedies. Graviola, although studied for decades, is making its rounds on the internet as being a natural cure for the deadly disease. But what does modern-day science say about this sweet tropical fruit? Read on to find out the truth behind graviola and its cancer-fighting potential. What is graviola...
Healing Benefits Of A Ginger And Lemon Shot
Health shots have been all the rage for some time now, but what's in your shot matters. If you stop by your local juice counter, you may end up with unwanted additives in your shot, or shots made from less-than-fresh ingredients. Luckily, it's super easy to make your own delicious and nutritious healthy shots at home. Though there are many...
7 Benefits Of Raw Eggs
Would it surprise you if I said that many of you have probably eaten raw eggs without even knowing it? Many common foods, including eggnog, homemade ice cream, real caesar dressing, aioli sauce, Hollandaise and chocolate mousse contain raw (or very lightly cooked) eggs. And, let’s not forget raw cookie and cake batter, which most of us have likely...
