A chemical in an essential oil extracted from tree bark might actually reduce cancer growth. Researchers are finding that hinokitiol, a compound found in some cypress trees, not only has anti-infective and anti-oxidative properties, but it might also impact the epigenetic tags on top of DNA and reactivate genes that fight against tumor growth. The epigenetic … Continue reading Natural Compound in Cypress Trees Might Epigenetically Protect Against Cancer
Food storage tips: Why you need to stockpile wheat before SHTF (Plus a recipe for “prepper’s bread”)
When SHTF, it’s a good thing to have a supply of ready-to-eat meals and snacks to save time on food prep. However, you also need access to ingredients that can be used to make fresh food to ensure that your body gets all the nutrition it needs. This is where wheat comes in. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com) Before … Continue reading Food storage tips: Why you need to stockpile wheat before SHTF (Plus a recipe for “prepper’s bread”)
Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins
Source: Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins by Dr. Edward Group With so many supplements out there where do you start? Taking supplements can vastly improve your life, alleviating pain, boosting energy, and aiding in many other ways. So, I'm going to give you a crash course on how to get started. Think … Continue reading Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins
Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health
Source: Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Proteolytic enzymes have more than just a cool-sounding name. Pronounced prō-tē-a-li-tik, they offer superior health benefits, as well. As digestive aids, these enzymes break down protein in the foods you eat. They also help to build your cells, boost energy, reduce … Continue reading Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health
Cancer industry not looking for a cure; they’re too busy making money
It may sound ridiculously cynical to some, but there are many who believe that cancer is too big a business (meaning too lucrative) to ever actually cure. And they say the proof is in the numbers. As noted by Your News Wire, if any of the existing low-cost, natural and alternative cancer treatments were ever to be approved, then … Continue reading Cancer industry not looking for a cure; they’re too busy making money
Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Approximately 30 percent of the American population – or around 100 million Americans – suffer from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. In some cases, this condition can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring) or even liver cancer. Fortunately, people with NAFLD can reduce their risk of liver … Continue reading Study: Exercise can keep cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay
Nervous System’s Glial Cells May Epigenetically Respond to Stress
According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, three out of every four Americans reports experiencing a symptom of stress in the past thirty days. We are constantly faced with all kinds of stressors—personal, financial, career, news, and so on—with increasing frequency particularly as the role of mobile communications continues to grow in daily prevalence. A … Continue reading Nervous System’s Glial Cells May Epigenetically Respond to Stress
The savvy prepper’s guide to surviving a long-term power outage
A power outage is one of the most challenging situations any homeowner may face. Society has grown to be heavily dependent on technology and electricity, with the latter becoming almost a necessity. Losing access to electricity can lead to adverse effects on everyday life. What’s even more unfortunate is that you don’t usually have control … Continue reading The savvy prepper’s guide to surviving a long-term power outage
Surviving Sepsis & Fungal Infections
Credit: Image courtesy of Medical University of Vienna Science Daily reports, “With infectious diseases, it is often not the pathogen itself, but rather an excessive inflammatory immune response (sepsis) that contributes to the patient’s death, for instance as a result of organ damage. On intensive care units, sepsis is the second-most common cause of death worldwide. In … Continue reading Surviving Sepsis & Fungal Infections
Google’s entry into the electronic medical records biz has put data of 50 million Americans at risk, whistleblower warns
One of the 250 or so people who was hired on by Google and a partner group known as Ascension to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electronic medical records system has publicly come forward as a whistleblower to warn Americans that the world’s most popular search engine is planning to put their private health data at serious … Continue reading Google’s entry into the electronic medical records biz has put data of 50 million Americans at risk, whistleblower warns
