In the United States, every year roughly 100,000 people will develop primary hyperparathyroidism. (1) If you're over the age of 50, a woman or have a history of kidney stones, calcium or vitamin deficiency, you're at an increased risk for developing this condition. What are the symptoms of parathyroid disease? Not everyone with hyperparathyroidism will…
What if I told you there was a fruit that's great for your eyes, can treat infections and even shows promise as a potential cancer-fighting food? Would you be interested? If you answered yes — and why wouldn't you? — let me introduce you to soursop. Soursop is usually found in South America and often…
Have you ever experienced dyspnea? It's the feeling that you just can't get enough air in your lungs. In simpler terms, it's that unpleasant experience more commonly known as "shortness of breath." This "air hunger" can be scary, whether it's a one time occurrence or an ongoing problem. According to the Cleveland Clinic, "Dyspnea is…
Turmeric oil is derived from turmeric, which is well-known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-malarial, anti-tumor, anti-proliferative, anti-protozoal and anti-aging properties. (1) Turmeric has a lengthy history as a medicine, spice and coloring agent. Turmeric essential oil is an extremely impressive natural health agent just like its source — one that appears to have some of the…
A “sustainable agriculture company” focused on “empowering farmers — large and small — to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources such as water and energy” sounds like the type of company you’d want to support. And why wouldn’t we want to use an “excellent tool” that helps farmers…
Sour, salty and chockfull of health benefits, umeboshi plums have been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. Also known as the “sour plum,” “Japanese apricot” and “Japanese plum,” the umeboshi plum is made from dried and pickled ume fruit, a type of fruit closely related to the apricot. Umeboshi are round and wrinkled with…
The portobello mushroom is one of the most widely consumed mushrooms in the world. Among most other types of mushrooms, especially those called "medicinal mushrooms," portobellos are known as natural cancer-fighters and protectors of the immune system. Compared to more expensive and sometimes difficult-to-find mushrooms — like shiitakes or reiki mushrooms, for example — portobello mushrooms…
It is estimated that over 300 million people are living with hepatitis B. In 2015, it resulted in 887,000 deaths worldwide. Although many people with hepatitis B don't experience any symptoms, it's a chronic infection that can lead to severe liver conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer. The scary part is that it is 50–100 times more…
Do you currently have a lump on your body that feels doughy and moves easily when you touch it? If your answer is "yes," then you may already be familiar with lipomas. They are actually pretty common with approximately 1 in 100 people experiencing a lipoma at some point in their lives. Most of the…
Have you ever heard of the mask of pregnancy? It refers to a skin condition that's triggered by hormonal changes and develops around your forehead, lips, nose and cheekbones. It's actually common for pregnant women to develop dark, blotchy spots on their face — a condition known as chloasma or melasma. Changing hormone levels stimulate…
