While prescription drugs may be necessary and life-saving in many cases, the delicate balance of vitamins, minerals, hormones, neurotransmitters and enzymes are all affected by their overuse and have serious consequences. The class of...
By Valerie Robitaille, PhD(c) The most popular and effective medical treatment for high cholesterol is a class of prescription drugs called statins that work by blocking the production of cholesterol in the liver. While statins have probably saved...
By Medical Medium This simple and pretty iced tea is a delicious way to harness the healing properties of lemon balm. Lemon balm is a gift from God and Mother Nature to deal with our frazzling world; it’s wonderful for addressing digestive issues,...
By Valerie Robitaille, PhD(c) This morning I turned on my computer and checked my email. All of a sudden I heard a high pitched beeping sound, like a heart monitor in the hospital. A soothing voice came on and talked about heart attacks and a new...
By Valerie Robitaille Many in the nutrition field are keenly aware of the fact that using artificial sweeteners actually causes obesity. Here’s the scoop: Aspartame actually stimulates the appetite. It contains phenylalanine which overpowers...
Nowadays, there are plenty of ways, a million in fact, to get a headache. You can get a headache when you hit your head on something, when you forget your caffeine intake, when you eat ice cream too fast, when you get too stressed, too tired, or...
The Bergamot fruit, more used for perfumes and Earl Grey tea, found to be a natural anti-cholesterol remedy A study published in the Science Direct journal Bioenergetics found that the bergamot fruit, which is commonly used for perfumes and Earl...
By Katrina Filippidis In a nationwide first, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the use of 'Epidiolex', a marijuana derivative which will be used to treat rare forms of epilepsy. Epidiolex -- also known as cannabidiol or CBD...
Eating dinner in the mid-afternoon then fasting lowers blood pressure and boosts metabolism.It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that matters. This is what researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) concluded when they...
By Valerie Robitaille, PhD Research has discovered the effects of excess cortisol on weight gain and weight loss resistance. Cortisol, a "stress hormone," is elevated in response to stress. Most initial...
By Katie WellsGardening can be a great way to save money and eat the freshest food available, but it can also come with its fair share of frustrations. From pests to proper watering, there are a lot of factors involved, especially if you are using...
By Katie Wells Wait! Don’t mow your grass! Did you know that those dandelions growing all over your yard are actually an herb and you can eat them? They are great for health too! Making Peace With Dandelions Most people think of dandelion as a...
Aside from being a good source of sturdy timber and wood pulp, aromatic pine trees also produce resin. When you’re out in the wild, you can use pine tree resin for various survival scenarios. Resin is a naturally...
By Dr Joseph Mercola In traditional Chinese medicine, honeysuckle is highly valued for its healing properties Learn more about honeysuckle’s healing properties, and why you shouldn’t ignore this lovely garden favorite Traditional Chinese medicine...
New research by the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions has identified a key mechanism in how exercise can help impact the brain in ways that may support treatment -- and even prevention strategies -- for addiction. Scientists in...