Source: Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know by Dr. Edward Group The leaves of bearberry, or uva ursi as it is often called, have played an important role in kidney and urinary health around the globe for centuries. It remained a common approach to UTIs and kidney stones until the recent advent of antibiotics. The overuse of antibiotic … Continue reading Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know
Supplemental calcium is the wrong approach to age-related bone loss
A popular mantra for dealing with osteoporosis and other forms of age-related bone loss is to take supplemental calcium and get on a bisphosphonate drug like Fosamax. But health expert Dr. Suzanne Humphries, M.D., says this is a majorly flawed approach, and that a combination of bioavailable vitamin C, vitamin K2, vitamin D3, magnesium and … Continue reading Supplemental calcium is the wrong approach to age-related bone loss
Colloidal silver gaining ground as a proven, effective antibiotic remedy
Colloidal silver, a liquid suspension of the metal silver, is currently a hot topic in the world of medicine. While alternative medicine praises its use as an antibiotic, mainstream medicine considers it somewhat of a poison. But colloidal silver is neither a poison nor a panacea: It is a safe and proven topical antibiotic that … Continue reading Colloidal silver gaining ground as a proven, effective antibiotic remedy
Top 5 ways Pink Himalayan Salt is better than table salt
Whether you’re a long-time health aficionado or someone who’s just begun their fitness journey, pink Himalayan salt is a must-have for your kitchen. Also known as Himalayan crystal salt, this pink-hued rock salt is hand-mined from the Khewra Salt Mine, the oldest and largest salt mine in Pakistan. Its pedigree aside, pink Himalayan salt is … Continue reading Top 5 ways Pink Himalayan Salt is better than table salt
Seven reasons why THC in cannabis is good medicine
With a growing number of states, particularly in the southern U.S., starting to accept the medicinal benefits of cannabidiol, or CBD, a therapeutic compound found in the cannabis plant that is beneficial for treating seizures, inflammation and other health conditions, the more widely known cannabis compound tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is being left in the dark. … Continue reading Seven reasons why THC in cannabis is good medicine
What are Dust Mites?
Source: What are Dust Mites? by Dr. Edward Group Dust mites are tiny, eight-legged arthropods that invade your home and nourish themselves on the dust flakes of human skin. Not only are they an annoying indoor pest, they can cause us some health issues. Barely visible to the naked eye, dust mites are found in untidy and … Continue reading What are Dust Mites?
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
What Is a Healing Crisis?
Source: What Is a Healing Crisis? by Dr. Edward Group Detoxification is meant to rejuvenate the mind and body and positively impact well being and clarity. However, sometimes the initial reaction to a detoxification program can be anything but pleasant. The process of healing sometimes includes a healing crisis, also known as the detox reaction, the cleansing … Continue reading What Is a Healing Crisis?
Overhaul your health by doing a natural gallbladder cleanse
Gallbladder stones are the crystalline formations that develop in the biliary tract, which vary in size and chemical composition. The condition is characterized by a number of symptoms including severe abdominal pain, heart burn, jaundice, and vomiting. Other symptoms of gallbladder stones include abdominal tenderness, chills, bloating, and extended pain on the right shoulder blade or at the back. … Continue reading Overhaul your health by doing a natural gallbladder cleanse
97% of tested mac and cheese products found to contain chemicals used in plastics, rubber, coatings, adhesives, sealants and printing inks
Phthalates are everywhere. They can be found in plastic food containers, coatings, printing inks, household products, packaged foods, and personal-care products. Phthalates act as binding agents and make plastics softer and more flexible. New studies on the dangerous impacts of phthalates on our health seem to come out every week. Given their hormone- or endocrine-disrupting … Continue reading 97% of tested mac and cheese products found to contain chemicals used in plastics, rubber, coatings, adhesives, sealants and printing inks
