By Kelly Brogan, M.D. We are wired for community. If we disconnect, our bodies will call us back to the sense of human connection that we are wired for using the unexpected language of inflammation. I love dancing, so I wasn’t too weirded out when…
By Karen Foster Cinnamon is one of the most potent antioxidants in the world and regular consumption can lower blood sugar, help digestion, ease arthritis, lower blood pressure and even ward off Alzheimer’s. New research has found the first evidence that cinnamon has the potential…
By Vandita It is no secret that hiking — the long, vigorous walk on the countryside, through a forest or up a mountain — is good for your health. But just how good is hiking? It burns calories? Yes. It improves cardio-respiratory fitness? Yes. It…
By Natasha Longo In terms of antioxidant prowess, oranges are a highly underrated fruit. They contain rich sources of carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin C. A University of Reading (UK) report shows that a single glass of flavonoid-rich orange juice may boost cognitive function, compared to…
By Paul A. Philips Antidepressant drugs have been administered to children as young as 1 at a UK National Health Service run hospital. At this hospital in Dundee, Scotland, from January to May 2016, antidepressants have been prescribed to well over 450 under 18’s including…
By Sarah Carrasco The words of the “Star Spangled Banner” were written during the war of 1812. Amateur poet, Francis Scott Key, wrote the words to what is now our national anthem after a night of watching bombs drop on Fort McHenry. As bombs dropped…
By Heather Callaghan Ancient Greeks esteemed essential oils in the highest regard, believing that rosemary oil in particular could improve memory. In the 15th century, oil users believed rosemary to be a disinfectant. The documented, clinical use of essential oils for mood disorders goes back…
By Jake Van Der Borne By now, you’ve likely noticed that grocery stores and restaurants are offering a plethora of gluten-free products and meals. You might have friends or family members who avoid gluten. Maybe you follow a gluten-free diet, or have been paying closer attention to…
By Brianna Acuesta An FDA-approved, candy-flavored amphetamine is to be used to treat children six or older that have been diagnosed with ADHD. The label itself says that the drug has a “high potential for abuse and dependence,” which is not something most parents want…
By Catherine J Frompovich In France, there’s a governmental agency called ANSES that deals with health issues, e.g., food, environmental and occupational health safety, established July 1, 2010, incorporating and/or taking over two previous government agencies: the French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA) and the French…
By Dylan Charles Chronic and autoimmune diseases are now epidemic in America. Marked by such symptoms as fatigue, brain fog, gastro-intestinal problems, achy joints, low-level fevers, rashes, fibromyalgia, neurodegenerative diseases, obsessive compulsive disorder, and ADHD, these emerging illnesses have become severely debilitating to the public and extremely…
By EV Those at Higher Perspective did a report not long back that lists seven types of toxic people that mentally drain us, and are best just to avoid. The list itself will most likely come as familiar to many readers since it’s really based…
By Michael Forrester Mindfulness-based teachings have shown benefits in everything from inflammatory disorders to central nervous system dysfunction and even cancer. Training groups in mindfulness has become a powerful tool in preventative intervention. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are studying how cognitive therapy…
By Karen Foster Eating one of the tastiest household spices may also improve learning ability, memory and even reverse Parkinson’s Disease according to new study results published online in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology. Cinnamon is one of the most potent antioxidants in the world…
By Amando Flavio A new study by researchers from Denmark and the United Kingdom, who have studied antidepressant drugs and their effects, have found that the drugs indeed push people to commit suicide, especially children. The study is said to be the biggest ever to have been…
By Matt Agorist Touted as a risk-free pain reliever, Tylenol sends as many as 78,000 people to the emergency room annually and results in 33,000 hospitalizations a year, according to federal data. The active ingredient in Tylenol, acetaminophen is also the leading cause of acute liver failure,…
By Sandrine Ceurstemont If you live in a modern city, finding a quiet spot is a challenge. The buzz of traffic, planes, sirens and the racket of construction are probably the backing track of your daily life. And you’ll get no respite by sitting at…
By Joe Battaglia Alternative and complementary treatments such as creative art, meditation, and yoga have been proposed to bridge many gaps that conventional medicine cannot. But music, because of its ubiquity in our society as well as its ease of transmission, has perhaps the greatest…
By Teal Burrell Pumping iron to sculpt your biceps. Yoga poses to stretch and relax. Running to whittle your waistline and get fit fast. There are loads of reasons why it’s smart to exercise, and most of us are familiar with the menu of options…
By Claire Bernish Post-traumatic stress disorder wreaks havoc on war veterans, survivors of various forms of abuse, accident or disaster witnesses and victims, and many more — but the pharmaceuticals dispensed for treatment can worsen the problem. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac,…
