When someone is truly scared or traumatized, they might say they were “scarred for life”. While this might seem like a metaphor, recent studies show that fear might actually leave permanent epigenetic marks on your DNA, marks you could potentially pass down to your children or grandchildren. Fear is a basic biological process. In … Continue reading Scarred For Life: The Epigenetics of Fear
Invasive weed from Africa found to be an excellent protective agent for the kidneys, according to new study
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a commonly used chemical for dry-cleaning. Unfortunately, exposure to this substance can lead to damaged kidneys. A study, conducted by researchers from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Quaid-i-Azam University, and Ethiopian Public Health Institute, has shown that Sida cordata can be used to treat CCl4-induced kidney damage. The kidneys are a pair of organs responsible for removing … Continue reading Invasive weed from Africa found to be an excellent protective agent for the kidneys, according to new study
Drink your way back to health: Ginger-based kombucha found to treat breast cancer
A study has found that ginger-based kombucha could potentially treat breast cancer. For this study, the team investigated the effects of fermented tea using an animal model. Cancer cells have many distinct characteristics, and one of them is an abnormal metabolism. For example, aerobic respiration at the invasive stage creates more reactive oxygen species (ROS). This … Continue reading Drink your way back to health: Ginger-based kombucha found to treat breast cancer
Love Is What We Need
According to a study in the recent issue of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, people who “fall in love at first sight” do so in a fifth of a second. Sandeep Ravindran’s essay “Euphoria of romance can blunt intense pain, researchers find”starts with, “‘One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is … Continue reading Love Is What We Need
Combining Oral with Transdermal Magnesium
One of the most luxurious medical treatments on earth is to receive magnesium massages on a consistent basis. Having at least an ounce of what is called magnesium oil rubbed all over ones body by either a trained or even untrained massage therapist is simply heavenly. One can also do this oneself meaning cover ones … Continue reading Combining Oral with Transdermal Magnesium
Acupuncture at these specific points alleviates pain in cancer patients
Cancer causes many adverse complications, including constant pain. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the viability of using acupuncture to soothe this pain and cause relief to cancer patients. Although cancers are named after the body part where the tumor – or tumors, in some cases – is located, its effects can … Continue reading Acupuncture at these specific points alleviates pain in cancer patients
Here are some of the most common causes of backaches and effective ways to avoid them
A backache is one of the most common complications worldwide, affecting more than 90 percent of the population. It is also the leading cause of disability in individuals younger than 45. It can interrupt an individual’s work and personal life. For this reason, it is important to know the common causes of a backache and how to … Continue reading Here are some of the most common causes of backaches and effective ways to avoid them
A guide to planting fruit trees in poor-quality soil
Growing your own food is an essential skill when living off-grid, building your own homestead, or even when bugging out. In this endeavor, one of the things you must consider is the type of soil where you will grow your produce. Choosing the best ground for planting is crucial to the survival of whatever plant or tree you want to … Continue reading A guide to planting fruit trees in poor-quality soil
Kombucha prepared from ginger holds potential for treating breast cancer
A study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine reported that kombucha with ginger (Zingiber officinale) may help treat breast cancer. The authors observed the effect of the fermented tea on a murine breast cancer animal model. Abnormal metabolism is a hallmark in cancerous cells. To illustrate, the increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, … Continue reading Kombucha prepared from ginger holds potential for treating breast cancer
Function of the Vagus Nerve
Human Beings have an Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) that is actually comprised of three separate subsystems, the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS), the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) and the Enteric Nervous System (ENS). The enteric nervous system has been described as a "second brain," which communicates with the central nervous system (CNS) through the parasympathetic (e.g., … Continue reading Function of the Vagus Nerve
