By University of Eastern Finland, Natural Blaze Idiopathic pancreatitis is often caused by small gallstones that are difficult to observe prior to surgery, shows a study from the University of Eastern Finland. Small gallstones were found in surgery from two out of three idiopathic pancreatitis…
By Derrick Broze A recent analysis has found that surgery patients who listen to music may experience lower levels of pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate than people who do not listen to music. The study, “Effects of Art on Surgical Patients: A Systematic…
By Natural Blaze New research has linked mitochondria health to psychological health and the response to stress. This connection is crucial for understanding the origins of certain disease and turns mental health theories on their head! The interesting new finding shows that it’s not stress…
By Mae Chan Why is it that populations from specific geographical locations around the world thrive in terms of health and wellness while others do so poorly? Here are 15 secrets across the globe that may make you reconsider your approach to your daily routine….
By Dr. Mark Sircus Here is someone who is taking infrared radiation to its fullest potential. Though not to be used at night like this, during the day one can make a sandwich out of oneself by using a big infrared mat and a smaller…
By Sophie McAdam A pilot scheme in the South of France aims to treat a wide range of ailments with nothing more than good old-fashioned fun. Doctors in Biarritz, France are making waves with a progressive new way of treating illness: prescribing surfing and paddleboard…
By Alex Pietrowski When you see someone smiling or you hear laughter, you often can’t help but smile or laugh yourself. Now scientists from the University of Florida have shown that the same applies to certain non-aggressive negative behaviors, especially rudeness. A series of several studies…
By Gaye Levy Every month or so, I grab a few simple ingredients and play kitchen chemist while I concoct custom skincare products using essential oils. It recently occurred to me that it has been awhile since I shared some DIY products using essential oils…
By Daily Superfood Love Another epidemic is sweeping across the world. According to experts, there are as many as 30 million people suffering from a form of thyroid disorder in the United States alone – and half of them are undiagnosed. That is a staggering…
By Dr Mark Sircus This essay is not about MMS (Magical Mineral Supplement), which I have written about before. MMS is not something that ever attracted me; certainly, it is hard to stand its smell. What this article is about are the real magic minerals,…
By Alex Pietrowski Depression is epidemic in our society, and the mainstream solution is a trip to the psychiatrist and an indefinite prescription for pharmaceuticals. Dependent on psychotropic drugs to get by is no way to live, and in the search for happiness, both individuals, doctors and…
By Sophie McAdam Seriously, you’re not alone. Here are some useful antidotes to the global whirlpool of negativity… There’s no doubt about it: the world is seriously messed up. If you’re not feeling a little bit sad right now, you’re probably either already taking an assortment of…
By Natural Blaze, Kyoto University Research Exercising, meditating, scouring self-help books… we go out of our way to be happy, but do we really know what happiness is? Kyoto University researchers narrow in on the neural structures behind happiness. Wataru Sato and his team at…
By Derrick Broze A new study has found that adolescents who undergo a mindfulness meditation program may see improvements in memory. The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, examined 198 public middle school students between the ages of 12 and 15. The students…
It has become common knowledge that compulsive drug seeking and consumption changes the brain’s structure and functioning. Normally, there are abnormal changes to the working memory, which negatively impacts working memory and results in poor work/academic performance and schizophrenia-related disorders. But did you know that…
By Amanda Froelich War changes people. If the number of veterans suffering from PTSD isn’t enough to convince you of this, the photographs by the journalist, photographer and filmmaker Lalange Snow might be. For her “We Are The Not Dead” series, Snow decided to make a…
By Makia Freeman True healing and true health are deep concepts which by their very definition imply oneness and unity (the word heal is etymologically derived from various words such as the Old English hælan meaning “to make whole”). True healing includes the many levels within you beyond just the…
By Heather Callaghan There’s an old Prairie Home Companion bit that involves Garrison Keiler and others singing a parody to the tune of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” The darkly humorous last line goes, “when nothing’s all that you expect – then nothing’s not that bad…you know.”…
By Rosanne Lindsay Words are powerful. They reverberate beyond the page. They create images in the mind. They inspire a call to action. They create reality. Health and Freedom are not just words. Health evokes feelings of wellbeing, vitality, expansion, youthfulness. Freedom is opportunity, peace, liberty, power,…
By Amanda Froelich Here’s a grocery store model more food markets should adopt! Earlier this summer, a unique non-profit grocery store opened its doors in Minneapolis with the aim to help low-income residents afford healthy groceries. Founded by a former pastor of 14 years, the…
