By Christina Thatcher, Cardiff Metropolitan University Ernest Hemingway famously said that writers should “write hard and clear about what hurts”. Although Hemingway may not have known it at the time, research has now shown that writing about “what hurts” can help improve our mental health….
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Stay a step ahead of urinary tract infections by boosting your diet with nature’s best UTI fighting foods. A urinary tract infection, or UTI, occurs when infection is present in either the upper urinary tract, including the kidneys, or lower urinary…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Here are 20 health benefits you can expect from mint in its many different, wonderful forms, from peppermint to spearmint to wild mint Mint is most popularly known for the cooling sensation it brings to the palate. But more than just…
By Lindsay Bottoms, University of Hertfordshire Before COVID-19, the popularity of hiking was on a downward slope in both adults and children. But its popularity has spiked during the pandemic, seeing many more people taking to trails than usual. Hiking is not only a great…
By Hannah Cox In any given year, one in five Americans will have a diagnosable mental health condition, and 2020 and 2021 were anything but “any given years.” Research continues to pour in showing an increase in mental health problems from the COVID-19 pandemic (and…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group The greatest ally against chronic disease may be found in your everyday diet, from fresh, raw fruits and vegetables to popular beverages such as coffee and green tea Food is life and this couldn’t be truer elsewhere than in disease prevention….
By Neenah Payne Underestimated — The Autism Miracle tells the remarkable story of Jamison Handley who, with his father JB, wrote Underestimated: An Autism Miracle. Jamison now wants to make a film documenting the Spelling to Communicate (S2C) program that allowed him at age 17…
By Neenah Payne In An Autism Miracle, JB Handley and his son Jamison (Jamie) are interviewed. Jamison was born normal, but regressed at 15 months and for 17 years was unable to communicate with the world around him. Now, a new program has unlocked his…
By Neenah Payne Register for the docuseries The End Game: The Coming Collapse which will be free online from May 25- June 2 starting at 6PM PST. The promo says: “What you do next matters. There are answers out there, and we’re revealing them. MAY 25th…
By RT The number of young people in Canada who attempted suicide increased by 100 to 200% during the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent restrictions, according to charities and hospitals, which are warning of a youth crisis. Children First Canada – a charity that advocates for…
By Sebastien Chastin, Glasgow Caledonian University and Keith Diaz, Columbia University Medical Center It’s recommended we do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day – or 150 minutes a week – to stay healthy. But 30 minutes accounts for just 2% of the day….
By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath During the nineteenth century, medical treatments, such as the smallpox vaccination, were made compulsory under state laws in the US., and in Europe. In the twentieth century, vaccines for diphtheria, measles, mumps, and rubella were managed by governmental entities and were…
By Dan Gordon, Anglia Ruskin University and Justin Roberts, Anglia Ruskin University Getting in shape isn’t easy. But after all that hard work, how long do we actually maintain it? Turns out that even the great effort we put into training, taking a bit of…
By Aye Chan Paing, Glasgow Caledonian University and Sebastien Chastin, Glasgow Caledonian University Many people spend large portions of their day sitting, which can cause a range of health problems. But many may not realise that sitting too much can also worsen certain health conditions,…
By Kirstin Beatty (with Patricia Burke) Kirstin’s Story; My Daughter, My Advocate The best part of my life is my daughter — from her birth to who she is. No one is perfect, but spending time with her is often perfect. When I realized wireless…
By Amanda Froelich Some people gain calmness and relaxation through Yoga. For some, it’s through baking their favorite pies, cakes, or cookies. Whipping up treats and pastries in the kitchen won’t just give you delicious comfort desserts but some therapeutic and relaxing feeling. Like Yoga,…
By Tess Pennington When I was young and naïve, I believed that people who complained about allergies were just over-exaggerating. Each spring I watched my friend, Lisa, sneeze and search through her purse for a Kleenex, Zyrtec, and an inhaler. I listened to my father…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Diagnosed with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes? These nine natural substances may help you reverse course for a healthier future. Type 2 diabetes develops when your body’s ability to process glucose for fuel becomes impaired, resulting in too much…
By Neenah Payne Dr. Zach Bush points out that we are in the Sixth Great Extinction now and human survival depends on the urgent restoration of our soils to provide the nutritious foods we need. However, although Hippocrates said, “Let food be your medicine and…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Olives are not only rich in healthy fats but also in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, making them a powerful superfood in support of heart and metabolic health. Olives are one of the oldest cultivated trees worldwide, with the oldest known tree…
