Source: Wait, My Urine Color Means WHAT? 7 Colors Explained by Dr. Edward Group "Peeing in a cup" is often one of the first tests your healthcare provider gives you, and it has long been a helpful diagnostic tool.[1] Sometimes just looking in the toilet can tell you a lot! People use the Bristol poop scale to diagnose issues … Continue reading Wait, My Urine Color Means WHAT? 7 Colors Explained
Cancer Still a Mystery to Medical Science
Quite a few people make quite a lot of money by insisting on complicating the subject of cancer. Medical scientists continue to explore the far reaches of cell physiology in their still deeply frustrated attempt to understand cancer. As they explore further, the picture only becomes more complicated as a recent article in the New … Continue reading Cancer Still a Mystery to Medical Science
Why Use Baking Soda for Fungus Infections
A projection of the C. auris fungus on a microscope slide. Credit Melissa Golden for The New York Times A hushed panic is playing out in hospitals around the world as a deadly fungus is spreading killing a lot of people. Individual institutions, national, state and local governments have been reluctant to publicize outbreaks of … Continue reading Why Use Baking Soda for Fungus Infections
What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources
Source: What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources by Dr. Jonathan Group You may have heard of gluten — and the dietary problems it causes — but have you heard of lectin? Known as an "antinutrient," lectin is a type of plant-based protein commonly found in seeds, grains, legumes, and tubers, like potatoes. As an antinutrient, … Continue reading What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources
Use lavender essential oil to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines
People suffering from migraines could benefit a lot from lavender, a study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine suggests. The study, a multi-university effort from Iranian researchers, looked at the effects of lavender essential oil when used in migraine prophylactics. In the three-month study, the researchers enrolled migraine sufferers in a randomized controlled clinical trial. The participants were … Continue reading Use lavender essential oil to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines
Sea bilberry found to be an effective natural antidepressant
A recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that sea bilberry (Vaccinium bracteatum) exhibited antioxidant and antidepressant properties. The research, led by the Jeonnam Institute of Natural Resources Research in South Korea, investigated not only the ability of sea bilberry to prevent oxidative damage, but also the mechanism behind its antidepressant properties. The team used a two-pronged approach in their experiments. … Continue reading Sea bilberry found to be an effective natural antidepressant
Mercury Causes Chronic Disease
The association of mercury to chronic diseases is well documented in the didactic scientific literature. The search for the association between mercury and cardiovascular disease reveals 358 scientific papers exemplifying the relationship; between mercury and cancer we find 643 scientific papers. The association of mercury with neurodegenerative diseases is the most significant, with the references numbering … Continue reading Mercury Causes Chronic Disease
Can aloe vera be used to treat sepsis?
Sepsis is a serious condition that can lead to organ failure or death if not treated immediately. A team of researchers from China and Japan explored the natural treatments for this disease and found that metabolites in the aloe vera plant can potentially be used to treat it. In their study, they looked at the anti-inflammatory effects of … Continue reading Can aloe vera be used to treat sepsis?
Father’s Exposure to Phthalates Impact Epigenetic Marks on Sperm DNA
New epigenetic research conducted by scientists at the University of Massachusetts suggests that a father’s environment can affect the health of his baby via epigenetic marks in his sperm. Specifically, male exposure to phthalates, which are endocrine disruptors found in plastics, personal care products like shaving cream, and in the environment that surrounds us, were … Continue reading Father’s Exposure to Phthalates Impact Epigenetic Marks on Sperm DNA
Zinc supplementation can benefit individuals with erectile dysfunction, reveals study
Men suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) might want to increase the amount of zinc in their diet. Researchers say that taking supplements of the useful element can help restore the proper functions of the penis. Simply put, ED is a man’s inability to have and maintain an erection. It is often a secondary effect of either chronic health problems like hypertension or stress disorders such as depression. There are two … Continue reading Zinc supplementation can benefit individuals with erectile dysfunction, reveals study
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