Depression is a serious mental illness that can interfere with a person’s life. It can cause long-lasting and severe feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities. It can also cause physical symptoms of pain, appetite changes, and sleep problems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that nearly 10 […]
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 […]
Kidney stones are crystals comprised of a compound called calcium oxalate . Undoubtedly, kidney stones can cause extreme pain. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), roughly 1 person in 10 develops kidney stones during their lifetime. It send more than 300,000 people to the emergency room each year. Healthy kidneys clean waste […]
Causes of plantar fasciitisAn athlete examines his painful heel. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament that runs under the soles of the feet. The plantar fascia is a ligament that runs under the soles of the feet. It connects the heel bones to the front of the feet. The plantar fascia also supports the […]
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord, known as the central nervous system. The protective coating that surrounds nerve fibers is attacked by the body’s immune system, resulting in scars called lesions or plaques. This damage affects the ability of electrical signals to travel along nerve fibers to and from the […]
Insomnia is characterized by a difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep or both. The resultant lack of sleep causes deficits that leach into every facet of an insomniac’s life. Energy levels, mood, health, relationships and performance at work can all take a substantial kick. According to the American Sleep Association, 1 in 3 adults will […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1 in 8 women in the United States experience postpartum depression – or postnatal depression – after giving birth. Symptoms of postpartum depression include increased crying, withdrawal from loved ones, and feelings of worry and guilt, primarily about hurting the baby or the ability […]
In ancient times, the plant rosemary was believed to have the ability to boost memory. It is a is a shrub-like green plant with pale blue flowers and long, needle-like leaves and its leaves and part of the flowers are used to produce essential oil. This plant was burned in schools to help students concentrate […]