Victims of gout are usually restless at night. During the night is the time when gout symptoms are most likely felt by the body. Some of the symptoms include pain and swelling of the joints and feeling of pressure and tenderness in the affected area. Gout can last for days, weeks, even years if left […]
Good things come in small packages – the same is true of chia seeds which are extremely good and power packed with nutrients and minerals. Chia seeds have gained in popularity in recent years due to the many health benefits that can be gained by eating them on a regular basis. These seeds can easily […]
Have you ever noticed how comedians tend to live long lives? Take the iconic Bob Hope and George Burns, for instance. Both men lived to be 100 years old! What if the key to living longer lives was not taking life too seriously, but harboring a healthy sense of humor and kindly laughing at the […]
Have you ever heard of “Anandamide”? Chances are—you probably have not. Most people have heard of anti-depressants like Prozac—which, as it turns out, cause depression and suicidal thoughts. It’s all spelled out in that paper they give you at the pharmacy. But nobody reads it because they are too depressed and rely on the doctor […]
Recently a few people asked me how I would explain the emotional cause of autism when it appears after an immunization shot. I am not an expert in autism and this article is not aimed at covering all aspects of this disease, but I would like to share with you some views to explore through […]
Maca root is often passed off as a natural stimulant, paired with other stamina-boosters like caffeine, L-theanine, and ashwagandha. While its energy-enhancing capabilities are not to be dismissed, maca can also be the singular superfood your diet needs. Cultivated in the Andean reaches of Peru, maca is a yellow cruciferous vegetable that has been honored […]
Did you know that we are exposed to 82,000 different toxins, chemically-based products and processed foods in our environment weekly? Detoxification is the body’s natural, ongoing process of eliminating harmful toxins from the body so that it can function at its best. Toxins are man-made chemicals found in the air, water, food, household cleaners and […]
Our kidneys are super important for our health. They filter our blood, produce hormones, absorb minerals, produce urine, eliminate toxins, and neutralize acids. So as one of the most important organs in your body, your kidneys deserve some love. Damage or steady decline of your kidneys can often go unnoticed for years as your kidneys […]
People mostly associate the chemical BPA with the current controversy over plastic water bottles used for water here in the United States. Bottled water is so popular, in fact, that this country goes through some 1,500 plastic bottles every second, with about 80% of them winding up in a landfill. The waste is bad enough, […]
Many Americans do not understand the importance of magnesium in the same way they understand calcium or iron, for instance. Nonetheless, adequate magnesium levels are crucial for brain, cardiac and muscle function and it is needed, along with silica and Vitamins D and K to promote bone health. Magnesium deficiency is more common than many […]