Over 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in the United States. And around 15,000 women die from it. You will be surprised to discover that most people don’t know the symptoms of this deadly disease. They only realize something is wrong when the cancer has started taking its toll on the body. […]
Migraine headaches are common today more than ever. But most people don’t know what causes them. Well, it’s suspected that vitamin deficiencies are one of the main triggers. Yes! That sharp and sudden headache could be a sign you’re not getting adequate vitamins. According to research, migraines affect 18 percent of women and 6 percent […]
Recent statistics suggest that approximately 1 in 8 U.S women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime, and 1 in 1000 men will also develop the disease1. Earlier diagnosis, advances in treatment and increased awareness have all contributed to an increased survival rate for patients with breast cancer. Scientists studying breast cancer and diet […]
US scientists have discovered that a drug-resistant strain of salmonella carried by pets such as hamsters, mice and rats, could be a significant cause of infection in humans. The investigation is reported in today’s issue of the New England Journal of Medicine and was led by Dr Stephen J. Swanson from the Epidemic Intelligence Service […]
Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help control a number of symptoms and side effects — such as pain, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting — associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments. Experts from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center’s Integrative Medicine Service, who have either conducted or reviewed many of those studies, […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 75 million American adults have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Hypertension is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. It is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 millimeters of mercury per gram (mmHg) or higher, and/or diastolic blood pressure of 90 […]
Fat is not just fat. The human body has different types of fat, and they fulfill different purposes. White fat cells, also known as white adipocytes, store fat. They are filled with fat molecules. If they contain too much fat, a person becomes obese. Brown fat, on the other hand, is sometimes called “good” fat. […]
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 […]
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: […]
The Cherokee and Meskwaki are Native American tribe that is indigenous to the Southeastern United States. They believe that the Creator bless them with a gift of understanding and preserving medicinal herbs. They believed and used the benefits of nature’s pharmacy. Here are some of the medicinal plants that were commonly used by the Cherokee […]