Do you know your family history? What about your extended family history, your ancestry? You probably know your parent’s and sibling’s health history, and maybe a bit about your grandparents. That’s good information, and so is understanding the health conditions that came before. Your distant…
Is our relationship with money bad for us? Recent figures suggest that the average household now owes about £13,000 – not including mortgages. Low interest rates mean that credit is relatively cheap and freely available and, as a result, borrowing has become the way many…
By Sofia Adamson Of all the culturally conditioned behaviors we’ve mindlessly adopted, alcoholism is one of the most curious. We know it is highly detrimental to personal health and that it directly contributes to myriad societal problems including violence and drunk driving. We also know that…
By Organic and Healthy Many Americans struggle to fall asleep, and the answer may be far simpler than you realize, as the following yoga poses are both easy to do and proven to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Once back in a regular…
By Zen Vuong Here’s another reason to start the day with a cup of joe: Scientists have found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer. Drinking coffee was associated with a lower risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and…
By Dawn Luger Scientists in the United States have been looking at the causes of sleep disorders for decades. But getting a good night’s sleep is easy, they say; and here’s all you need to stave off a lack of slumber. Having a sense of purpose…
By Jasenka Zubcevic, University of Florida and Christopher Martynuik, University of Florida A universe of organisms living inside you may affect every part of your body, from your brain to your bones, and even your thoughts, feelings and your attempts to lose weight. This is…
By Claire Bernish A new study shows chemotherapy can cause malignant cancer cells to spread throughout the body — increasing the risk of fatality from the disease. Chemotherapy can increase aggressivity in cancer, causing malignant cells to migrate and triggering more dangerous tumors — thereby also…
We’ve all had times where we’ve had some pesky belly fat, and ridding ourselves of it can be a major pain. Fortunately, this ten exercise yoga routine can help you get a flat midsection naturally and quickly. Check out the ten yoga poses that best…
When we are mindful, we are fully aware, and present, in the moment. We can acknowledge, process and accept, all of our thoughts, feelings and emotions fully, calmly and rationally when we are in a state of mindfulness. According to an article published in the…
Op-Ed by Neenah Payne Note: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. Low Dose Naltrexone has been used since the 1980s for over 200 diseases including Multiple Sclerosis,…
The unfortunate truth is most people undervalue the importance of a good night’s sleep. You spend all of your time worrying about seizing the day when you really should be worrying about seizing some Zzzs. Never underestimate the quality of your sleep. Start By Inspecting…
By Helen Thomson Age is a peculiar concept. We tend to think of it as the number of birthdays we have celebrated — our chronological age. But this is just one indicator of the passage of time. We also have a biological age, a measure…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Are you aware the more you depend upon your cell phone, especially ‘smart’ phones, the dumber you are most likely to become? According to the April 2017 Journal of the Association for Consumer Research article “Brain Drain: The Mere Presence of…
By Mae Chan People experiencing migraines often avoid light and find relief in darkness. A new study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has revealed a previously unknown connection between the light-sensitive nerve cells in the eye and…
There are times when we’re sluggish and have trouble keeping concentration. Some of the time these are out of our control, due to such things as boredom or problems caused by genetics. However, a lot of times it’s our lifestyle and activities. We tend to…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Dave Ashton was an IT consultant in the UK and Europe until 2010, when he was forced to retire due to electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). He now spends his time advocating for safe technology, and the formal recognition of electrosensitivity as a…
By Catherine J. Frompovich One rather well-informed individual in the State of California, Eric Windheim, whose “House Doctor” business is Windheim Environmental Solutions, did something I found most thrilling, encouraging and which I support. Mr. Windheim filed a “Notice of Right of Self Defense Against…
By James Holbrooks Shattering the stereotype of the lazy pothead, new research suggests cannabis users are actually more satisfied, more successful, and even more likely to volunteer in their communities than their nonsmoking counterparts. Last week, the Independent described to its readers how the research…
By Ariana Marisol Are iPads, smartphones and Xboxes a form of digital drug? Recent brain imaging research is showing that they affect the brain’s frontal cortex exactly like cocaine. The frontal cortex controls executive functioning, including impulse control. Technology is so hyper-arousing that it raises…
