By Jeremiah Johnson Free radicals refer to substances that affect the homeostasis of your body. Homeostasis is where the body maintains balance and a normal working order. The free radical is a grouping of atoms that can be influenced by certain forces (such as radiation or…
By Dylan Charles Depression is now the number one worldwide cause of disease and disability, according to the World Health Organization. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the psychiatric industry’s bible, defines depression as the near daily existence of at least 5…
By Carey Wedler A review of multiple studies focusing on the effects of mindfulness practices like yoga and meditation has found that these efforts may have the potential to reverse genetic expressions of stress. As the analysis, published this month in the journal Frontiers in…
By Caroline Williams Coping with modern life can sometimes feel like a remorseless treadmill. Many of us end up exhausted, with a vague feeling that all this pressure can’t be doing us any good. But we do it anyway, driven by the notion that stress…
We all have memories of our parents, grandparents, and even teachers telling us to sit and stand up straight. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy to maintain great posture in the modern day. People have become so obsessed with their phones and computers that just about…
By Catherine J. Frompovich In the United States, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death [1]! According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 44,193 Americans die by suicide a year; whereas suicide costs the U.S. $51 Billion annually [1]. Below is a chart…
Keeping fit and healthy through exercise need not be expensive. You do not have to enroll in costly gym memberships, buy expensive gym equipment and exercise gear to build your muscles and stamina. You can do your workouts at home, with or without equipment. Working…
By Tina Lockhart Our adrenal glands are responsible for the production of more than 50 essential hormones, such as aldosterone and cortisol. We rely on these hormones to maintain our vitality and overall good health. Being overstressed mentally, emotionally, and physically can cause our adrenal…
The modern life places a lot of pressure on our brains just to get by, let alone be successful. From juggling various tasks at home and work, making sure not to forget that appointment you need to make, to staying focused rather than hopping on…
By Kerry McDonald The Fidget Toy Craze: What’s Really Driving It You’ve likely seen the headlines lately regarding the latest fad frenzy: fidget toys. These toys, most popularly fidget spinners and fidget cubes, are simple gadgets that have taken over schools and classrooms across the country, to the…
By Natural Blaze The complexity of the human brain is likely to never be fully understood. However, what we do know is already fascinating, and it will be exciting to learn more in years to come. Just the fact that it contains 86 billion neurons…
By April McCarthy Seventy per cent of readings from home blood pressure monitors are unacceptably inaccurate, which could cause serious implications for people who rely on them to make informed health decisions, new UAlberta research reveals. “High blood pressure is the number one cause of…
By Dylan Charles The opioid crisis in America has reached epidemic levels and overdose deaths continue to rise. While the destructive effects of heroin and pharmaceutical opioids ravage communities and destroy families, the federal government is considering harsh new mandatory sentences for opioid crimes, demonstrating a heart-breaking…
By Jacob Levine, Natural Blaze Recent Study Links Tea to Epigenetic Changes in Women Uppsala University recently published the results of a new study in the Human Molecular Genetics journal in which researchers were able to link women’s consumption of tea with alterations, or epigenetic changes,…
By Karen Foster A recent study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences has uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines. This finding could lead to the development of brain…
By Organic and Healthy By now you’ve likely heard that acidity in your body can contribute to cancer, but do you know how to recognize the signs and fix it? In particular, our bodies function best between pH values of 7.0 – 7.4, though there’s…
Op-ed by Dr. Ellis Evans, Natural Blaze A common experience noted by many individuals who undergo a spiritual awakening is a knowing that we are All One and that everything is interdependent and interconnected into itself. This is sacred remembrance of who we are and where…
By Sara Boychuk I was the girl who worked out 2–3 times a day. Gym, running, yoga, then more gym. Sometimes dance. How much exercise could I fit into a day? I would often think. Here is a shortened version of some backstory context: 2 years…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Japan does a lot of things right. Just look at the warmth and friendship in the lunch room. Others point out the amount of play allowed in childhood. But Japanese adults are seriously driven. Obviously, drive is a good trait. But sometimes…
By Karen Foster Fruit juice has been marketed (and in some cases, recommended by physicians) as a healthy, natural source of vitamins and calcium. Kids like the way it tastes — in fact, children and adolescents continue to be the highest consumers of fruit juice…
