As it turns out, regularly brushing and flossing your teeth protects more than just your smile. In a new study published in the United European Gastrenterology Journal, researchers from Queen’s University Belfast said poor oral health may be linked to an increased risk for a specific type of liver cancer. According to Haydée WT Jordão, a researcher at the Centre … Continue reading Oral health, gut microbiome and cancer prevention: Poor dental hygiene is associated with 75 percent INCREASED RISK of liver cancer
Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones: Why It Works
Source: Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones: Why It Works by Dr. Edward Group When Romie B’s husband Joey got kidney stones for the second time, she recognized the symptoms right away. "It hit him hard: severe pain, chills, vomiting, and of course, trouble urinating," says Romie, who lives in Akron, Ohio. "The doctor said to drink … Continue reading Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones: Why It Works
Experts discover that walnuts can “change” the expression of genes that fight breast cancer
Walnuts put the “super” in superfood: Not only are they packed with omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols, but studies have also linked walnut consumption to many health benefits. Just when you thought that walnuts can’t bring anything else to the table, a recent study in Nutrition Research reveals that eating the nuts can alter the genetic behavior of breast cancer cells, … Continue reading Experts discover that walnuts can “change” the expression of genes that fight breast cancer
Prevent dehydration when SHTF by learning how to find and purify water
In a post-SHTF world, you won’t survive a week without drinking water. That makes having clean water one of your first priorities. In fact, spending too much of your energy looking for food instead of water might get you killed. To find out where your nearest source of water is, look to nature. Trees and other … Continue reading Prevent dehydration when SHTF by learning how to find and purify water
Why first aid training is a must for all preppers
When someone near you gets injured and the EMTs are still a few minutes away, you may have to step up and take charge. What you do can lead to the injured person’s survival or death. This situation rings even truer when SHTF and emergency medical services become unavailable. It’s important for you, your family and your … Continue reading Why first aid training is a must for all preppers
Beauty & Skin Care
Biotin Biotin from Natural Sesbania Extract Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, vitamin H, and coenzyme R, is an essential vitamin that works at the cellular level to support healthy hair and nail growth and metabolism. Our Biotin is extracted from 100% certified organic Sesbania herb that includes the natural cofactors and co-nutrients found in … Continue reading Beauty & Skin Care
Bicarbonate & Magnesium – Medical Baths
I could have called this book Therapeutic Bicarbonate Magnesium Baths but I chose the word medical to distinguish the difference between something calming, soothing and gradually therapeutic and what I am going to stress in this book – a stronger kind of medical intervention where we are looking for immediate effects as we would in an emergency room. As such, … Continue reading Bicarbonate & Magnesium – Medical Baths
Survival 101: How to suture a wound when out in the wilderness
Providing proper first aid is not only an essential survival skill, but also an important skill to learn in everyday life. Accidents can happen when you’re out and about, and sometimes an accident leads to gaining a large, gaping wound. In this situation, learning how to suture or stitch up a wound can potentially save … Continue reading Survival 101: How to suture a wound when out in the wilderness
A healthy gut is the first step in getting the most benefits from Chinese ginseng
A healthy digestive system is just as important for overall health as a healthy immune system. In fact, the two are connected. Several studies have shown how the body benefits from having a healthy gut microbiota — the community of microorganisms that live in the human gut. However, the exact role of this microbial community in … Continue reading A healthy gut is the first step in getting the most benefits from Chinese ginseng
Lay off the aspirin: Research says even “small doses” can cause brain hemorrhage
Taking aspirin, even in low doses, could lead to bleeding inside the skull, according to a report published in JAMA Neurology. Researchers from Taiwan and California investigated the link between low-dose aspirin and intracranial hemorrhage, a type of bleeding that occurs inside the skull. While any form of internal bleeding is considered a medical emergency, intracranial bleeding has a relatively … Continue reading Lay off the aspirin: Research says even “small doses” can cause brain hemorrhage
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