The cardiovascular system is a very important part inside of your body because it’s made up of arteries, veins, and your heart. Maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system is crucial for preventing heart disease, which can increase your risk of arrhythmia, heart attack, heart valve problems,…
Nursing home abuse is a type of abuse that affects hundreds of residents in these specialized facilities. Unfortunately, many of them experience this abuse on a daily basis. The most frequent type of abuse in nursing home residents is negligence. Latest statistics show that there…
Op-ed by Lanaria Amberkira REWRITE HISTORY An evolved future for mankind would be possible if wise men would rewrite said history, based upon newfound truths, so that mankind can finally truly evolve. Otherwise history keeps repeating itself, because man did not or will not learn…
If you grind your teeth, you’re probably no stranger to stress and anxiety. According to a bruxism specialist studying the connection between jaw clenching and stress, stress sets the stage for more tooth contact, and more tooth contact causes more pain. Wearing a mouth guard…
By Gaye Levy The first time I learned about elderberries is when a homesteader I know told me she supplemented her income from making and selling her homemade syrups and tinctures. At the time, I knew nothing about elderberries even though they are quite common…
Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers on Earth, and is responsible for 20% of all cancer deaths worldwide. Mesothelioma is a very rare form of lung cancer that affects approximately 3,000 people per year in the US, but the prognosis is typically quite…
By Michaela Whitton Few would deny the profound changes social networking has made to society and interpersonal relationships — for better or worse. By now, most people with a Facebook account know how overwhelming the platform can be, and even sarcastic memes have insinuated that…
By Vandita Signs of stress in body language? No. Avoiding eye contact? No. Touching the nose? No. These are myths of deception. You can never catch a deceit with his/her physical discomfort. There are behaviors that are indicative of psychological discomfort, anxiety, and distress that…
By Christina Sarich In a lost kingdom high in the Himalayan mountains, at one of the extreme northern points of India, bordering Kashmir, China and Afghanistan live a people with incredible secrets for longevity – the Hunzas. Pronounced hoon-zas, they are not a society of…
By Chris “Kikila” Perrin (UR) It’s no secret: trees are an integral part of how we live on this planet. From their well-known and vital role in the oxygen cycle, and their importance to their ecosystems — they are also central to the human food system. But trees…
By Alex Vandenberg “A life so concluded, that God is not robbed of the soul, which yet can with dignity win the world’s favor: that is a worthy work.”- Wolfram von Eschenbach When wandering into the wilderness guided by the light of the heart, one embarks…
By Gaye Levy Something not frequently addressed by the survival and prepping community is the importance of good health and medical self-care. What I am referring to is individual responsibility for our own physical and mental wellness. Why is this important? If there were to…
By Derrick Broze A new study has confirmed the benefits of mindfulness-based therapy for treating people with recurring depression. According to a new analysis, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be more helpful than other treatments for people with recurring depression. MBCT combines traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy…
Friends ‘better than morphine’ –Â Larger social networks release more pain-killing endorphin, University of Oxford reports People with more friends have higher pain tolerance, Oxford University researchers have found. Katerina Johnson, a doctoral student in the University’s Department of Experimental Psychology, was studying whether differences in…
By Brianna Blaschke Researchers have discovered a common denominator of low B 12 levels in brains of those afflicted with schizophrenia and autism. Scientists have discovered a common denominator among those who suffer from schizophrenia and autism: low levels of vitamin B 12. Through the…
By the JAMA Network Journals Diluted apple juice, preferred fluids for treating mild gastroenteritis in kids Children with mild gastroenteritis and minimal dehydration experienced fewer treatment failures such as IV rehydration or hospitalization when offered half-strength apple juice followed by their preferred fluid choice compared…
By Mac Slavo What will you do in a crisis without life-saving medicine and antibiotics? If society breaks down, hospitals, pharmacies and clinics will be unavailable, and the medicine you or a loved one need may be unavailable. Clearly, this means you need to have…
By Chris Veritas Her spirit is intelligent, holy, wholly unique, cogent; in loving, unassailable, in blessing, irresistible. Ours is an age of folly, masquerading as an enlightened epoch. This is indeed an irony, for we are constantly told humanity is progressing and life is getting…
Many people are aware of the stress relief and overall health benefits provided by meditation, but may not find the time. When they think of meditation, they imagine sitting in a dark room with strangers cross-legged for hours chanting mantras, and between work, family and…
By Heather Callaghan After years of weight and health struggles, a gentlemen who lost half of his body weight gifted the world with a genius health app. In a world increasingly hectic and isolating, it can be so difficult to find a workout buddy. But a…
