Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis is a very common contagious skin condition that affects the skin between the toes (interdigital space) and the sole of the foot. It is characterized by a scaly, red, itchy eruption and occasionally weepy and oozing. An initial sign of contraction is always a red itchy rash in the spaces […]
2016 is quickly coming to a close and that means it is time to start thinking about resolutions to improve your health for 2017. Many resolutions end up failing because of lack or planning or the goal simply is not realistic. Doing appropriate research on your resolution is imperative to succeeding. Being as knowledgeable about […]
More than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop thyroid disease at some point in their lifetimes, yet many people are unaware that a major risk factor for underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) may be exposure to fluoride in drinking water. A 2015 study by researchers from the University of Kent, published in the Journal of […]
There is s strong belief in the natural health community of one disease, one cause. In other words, the body, if cleansed of toxins and given proper nutrition, will heal itself. All disease begins at a cellular level. There is also a consensus that health starts in the gut. Four things are known about migraines: […]
Do you have trouble sleeping, or do you sleep poorly? You might go a long way to fixing these problems simply by implementing a daily yoga and meditation practice. Trouble sleeping or poor sleep can be caused by many lifestyle factors, which are the first thing that should be addressed. For example, consumption of alcohol […]
It seems that Americans are in the midst of a raging mental illness epidemic. According to Marcia Angell, former editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, a shocking 46 percent of Americans fit a diagnosis for at least one mental illness. Today, the vast majority of Americans who are diagnosed and treated for a […]
The November 8 ballots produced a solid victory for medical marijuana proponents, with several states passing new medical marijuana laws. Four states – Arkansas, Florida, Montana and North Dakota – will all now allow those seeking pain relief and treatment for numerous illnesses to have access to the healing benefits of the cannabis plant. Before […]
The basics for a healthy diet are simple. Everyone needs a blend of fats, carbohydrates, and protein. Plus, we all need enough minerals and vitamins for optimal health. However, it’s best to eat some food choices only rarely. A Healthy Diet Harvard University nutrition scientists compiled a list of foods you should keep to a […]
The Himalayan Salt Lamps are made from Natural Himalayan Crystal Salt Rock formed millions of years ago in the foothills of Himalaya. Salt lamps are blocks of pure Himalayan salt, so they come from the same region of the world. Also known as the ‘Vitamins of the Air’, they are made from the salt that […]