Have a bump? A bruise? Arnica oil is the perfect remedy for so many of our common bodily woes. Applied to the skin in the form of an oil, cream, ointment, liniment or salve, arnica has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s. Arnica oil contains helenalin, a potent anti-inflammatory, making it a must-have for…
There are almost 90,000 registered dietitians (RDs) in the United States alone. (1) What are a dietitian's specialities that he or she offer to clients? A dietitian is a trained expert on diet and nutrition. While altering someone's food and nutrient intake is definitely part of the job, dietitians usually do much more for their clients…
Similar to how your skin can reveal a lot about your internal wellbeing, your fingernails can be another window into your health. What causes brittle nails? Sometimes brittle nails are simply a result of aging or a lack of moisture, while other times they can be indicative of thyroid diseases like hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism because these conditions…
Syphilis is a curable sexually transmitted disease. However, if left untreated, it can cause serious health conditions and even death. According to the World Health Organization, each year there are an estimated 357 million new sexually transmitted infections worldwide from chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis. This staggering number includes the nearly 1 million pregnant women…
According to research conducted by the the United States Department of Agriculture, people in the U.S. consume about 500 more calories today than they did 40 years ago — and a whopping 92 percent of the increased per capita caloric intake is attributable to processed grains, oils and other fats dominating most Americans' diets. Surveys show…
Healthy sources of fats including egg yolks, butter and coconut products have been absent from the Standard American Diet for years simply because of misunderstandings and miscommunication about the effects of eating these foods. Many people, including even some doctors, still don’t understand the full story when it comes to the importance of including saturated…
Unlike the Urban Dictionary listing states, sassafras does not refer to dripping sarcasm. It’s actually a type of tree that grows in North America and East Asia, providing a pleasant aroma — and a great deal of folk medicine remedies. Over 38 years ago, however, sassafras in its pure form was outlawed by the U.S. Food…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 820,000 new cases of gonorrhea occur each year in the United States, with 570,000 of the cases being in young people ages 15 to 24. Worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are currently 78 million people infected. (1, 2) Gonorrhea is a…
In this article, I'll tell you a little about the history of lipstick and give you a recipe to show you how to make lipstick at home. As you probably know, lipstick is a common cosmetic applied to the lips to enhance lip color. It contains various pigments, oils and waxes that not only create the various…
Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD) in the world. It is sometimes referred to simply as “trich.” Although it can cause very uncomfortable symptoms, it’s believed that up to 70 percent of people with trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms. (1) In fact, most people with trichomoniasis do not even…
