They’re inexpensive, suitable for every meal and readily available, but are egg recipes healthy? Are eggs really all they’re cracked up to be? Yes! They are a wonderful source of easy-to-digest nutrition! After years of misinformation, the truth is out, and there’s no reason to keep away from this excellent staple. The health benefits of eggs include…
If you have a rash with red, purple or bluish lesions that itches and spreads, you may have lichen planus. This disease is triggered by the immune system in response to stress, allergens or a viral infection. It may affect the skin, scalp and nails, as well as the mouth and the genitals. Discomfort can range from…
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a skin condition that affects the "pediatric population" (babies and children) most often. The virus is common among children between the ages of 1–10, especially those who spend a lot of time in daycare where germs tend to linger and spread. That being said, anyone can acquire the MCV virus— especially…
Today, I want to tell you about how addictive sugar can cause cancer. With the number of people getting cancer growing each single year, this is a topic that I’m really passionate about. My mom has gone through cancer twice, and it's an experience I don't want anyone to suffer through if possible. I want…
Despite what the name may sound like, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (also called CMT disease) has nothing to do with your teeth. CMT disease is actually an inherited neurological disorder named after the three doctors who first identified the disease in the 1880s: Jean-Martin Charcot, Pierre Marie and Howard Henry Tooth. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and…
Red palm oil has garnered a good amount of both interest and controversy in recent years — much like coconut oil, but for different reasons. It has drawn attention for its potential effect on health, but it has also been the subject of intense debate regarding the effects that its production may have on the…
Ayurveda, considered a natural system of healing wisdom, originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. (1) This Sanskrit word Ayurveda translates as “the knowledge of life" (ayur means life, while veda means science or knowledge). Ayurvedic medicine is still practiced widely today in modern India and now also extends its influence worldwide, including the practice…
Have you tried rhubarb before? The bright red vegetable is a favorite ingredient for experienced cooks, but it’s time that novice chefs embrace it, too. While it’s technically a veggie, rhubarb is often used like a fruit, thanks to its tangy flavor – it’s often found in muffins and pies, which counteract the tartness and…
One of the most common questions I have been asked over the years is “what is the best diet for cancer?” And while I don’t claim to be a cancer curer, I do believe there is sufficient evidence that there are certain healing foods, herbs and treatments that can help to fight and prevent cancer.…
Psoriatic arthritis is one of the major complications that's associated with psoriasis, a relapsing inflammatory skin disease. An estimated 30 percent of people with psoriasis symptoms will go on to develop psoriatic arthritis, another type of inflammatory disease that's caused by both genetic and environmental factors. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, delaying treatment for…
