Autism is a developmental disorder that initially occurs in early childhood. It generally affects a child’s language, behavior, and social skills in development. The exact cause is unknown, but some reasons may include medications taken...
Hacks to get your body to manufacture more of these feel good chemicals. You may have heard a lot about the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals, but what are endorphins, exactly? These natural peptide chemicals produced in...
This article outlines some important information about how turmeric is effective in dealing with the effects of menopause. By definition, menopause is the ceasing of menstruation that typically occurs in a woman’s life cycle typically between the...
Depression is increasingly recognized as a problem rooted in chronic inflammation. While other factors may also be involved, inflammation can have a profound impact on your mental health. The study of these connections is known as...
From actually increasing intelligence to improving memory, tissue oxygenation and even regrowing neuronal connections, these four superstar herbs are in a class of their own when it comes to improving brain function and creating lasting...
That magic moment when you go to wash your hands….and nothing comes out of the tap. Late on Friday evening – you know, too late to reach the local repair guy – that was the scenario at our rented farm. Nary a drop was coming from our faucets. For...
Proton pump inhibitors or PPIs – a class of drugs commonly used to treat acid reflux and heartburn – may increase the risk of ischemic stroke, according to preliminary research presented at an American Heart Association conference in New Orleans...
When we ditched the grains, pancakes were one of the biggest foods my kids missed. We’ve seen so many health improvements that we definitely won’t be going back to the traditional version any time soon, but it has been on my list to figure out a...
A new analysis indicates that a 25% reduction in exposure to certain household chemicals would reduce diabetes cases by approximately 13% — not as much as a similar reduction would reduce obesity rates, but enough to save billions of dollars...
Understanding the cellular mechanisms of insulin resistance helps us choose more effective therapeutic interventions for the treatment and prevention of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is present in individuals who are obese and...
For a long time, people who wanted to cut sugar from their diets used artificial sweeteners. Saccharin, cyclamates and aspartame were easy, but they posed real concerns about health. Now there’s a new trend towards Stevia. To call Stevia new isn’t...
A mountain vacation not only makes a wonderful holiday because of the scenery, but it’s also one of the healthiest vacations that you can take. Mountain activities are typically physically challenging, intense and make for a great work out. There...
Food combining is a philosophy of eating that has ancient roots, but has become extremely popular in the recent past. Proponents of food-combining diets believe that improper food combinations can lead to disease, toxin buildup and digestive...
A tiny gland in the center of the brain named the pineal may seem insignificant, but researchers have found it to be vital for physical, mental and, many believe, spiritual health. Through poor diet, exposure to toxins, stress and modern lifestyle...
A new study finds that Standing Rock protesters’ concerns about the DAPL pipeline are well founded. Environmentalists who oppose the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline have a message for the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the incoming...
