Source: 4 Must-Know Facts About Goldenrod and Kidney Health by Dr. Edward Group Goldenrod, or solidago, is a plant used as a traditional approach to diabetes, gout, and arthritis. It is also used as a mouth rinse to reduce discomfort and swelling in the mouth and throat. While folk medicine regards it as a natural approach … Continue reading 4 Must-Know Facts About Goldenrod and Kidney Health
Don’t poison yourself: 5 things to keep in mind when foraging for edibles in the wilderness
A very important, and often forgotten skill, is the ability to discover – and potentially survive from – the many edible foods found in forested and urban areas. Imagine the millions of self reliant folks who have gone before us, living off the land when there were no stores, not enough seeds to plant, or safety concerns required a fast … Continue reading Don’t poison yourself: 5 things to keep in mind when foraging for edibles in the wilderness
Researchers have figured out how physical exercise prevents dementia and protects the brain
Gerontologists and sports physicians at Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany have concluded in a new study that not only does regular physical exercise manage weight and maintain the body’s fitness, it also protects the brain and positively impacts its metabolism . The study, which involved 60 participants aged between 65 and 85, aimed to assess movement-related parameters, cognitive … Continue reading Researchers have figured out how physical exercise prevents dementia and protects the brain
Marshmallow Root and Kidney Health: 4 Facts to Know
Source: Marshmallow Root and Kidney Health: 4 Facts to Know by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to protecting the body, a discussion involving the best ways of keeping the heart, brain, and digestive tract strong is almost always brought up. The urinary tract — which includes the kidneys and bladder — carries a heavy burden when it … Continue reading Marshmallow Root and Kidney Health: 4 Facts to Know
Top 10 Survival Food List to stockpile For An Emergency
People prepared for emergency situations are often called “crazies” by others. After an emergency, however, prepared people will be referred to by another name: survivors. One of the most important aspects of your survival is a reliable and nutritious food source; this means that in order to fully prepare for a disaster, you need to … Continue reading Top 10 Survival Food List to stockpile For An Emergency
Children with high lead exposure also commit more crimes as adults
High lead exposure during early childhood may increase the risk of a child getting suspended or jailed during their school years, according to a recent study published online on the National Bureau of Economic Research website. However, a significant decrease in lead exposure during childhood may help stem the likelihood of children getting involved in crime as an … Continue reading Children with high lead exposure also commit more crimes as adults
Benefits of Tourmaline Gemstone
Source: Benefits of Tourmaline Gemstone by Dr. Edward Group Tourmaline gemstone is a semi-precious mineral similar to granite. With colors ranging from magenta to teal-blue, meadow-green to vibrant yellow, and even black, tourmaline gets its name from the Singhalese phrase “tura mali,” which means, “stone mixed with vibrant colors.” It’s believed that no two tourmaline stones … Continue reading Benefits of Tourmaline Gemstone
Discover the wonders of tea tree oil
Among the many natural ways to treat infection, tea tree oil is one of the very best. Tea tree oil is an essential oil taken from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia and New South Wales. It has a wide variety of uses with strong antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal … Continue reading Discover the wonders of tea tree oil
5 foods and spices to keep your immune system strong when fighting cancer
Good nutrition not only prevents certain diseases, it can be used to fight them off as well. With the American Cancer Society expecting around 1,688,780 new cases of cancer to be diagnosed this year (and around 600,920 of them dying from the disease), it may prove useful to know specific ways to combat the disease. The easiest, and perhaps … Continue reading 5 foods and spices to keep your immune system strong when fighting cancer
Extremely toxic sunscreen ingredients you want to avoid
With summer in full swing, more people are bringing out the staples of the season: grills, pool toys, sunglasses, and of course, sunscreen. The last item is especially important since so many of us rely on sunscreen to protect ourselves from excessive UV radiation. In theory, slathering on a bit of sunscreen should do you … Continue reading Extremely toxic sunscreen ingredients you want to avoid
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