You love to cook with avocado oil ... and it's even improved your dry skin, but have you tried avocado oil for hair? Using avocado oil in your daily hair care routine is a surefire way to decrease dryness and improve texture no matter your hair type. It's totally natural, it's very affordable and it's…
It's not just your imagination, rates of anxiety really are increasing, especially among young people. Anxiety disorders are now the most common mental illness in the U.S. Research is clear that on-and-off again anxiety symptoms, as well as diagnosable anxiety disorders, are on the rise. In fact, such an alarming number of millennials (ages 23…
You probably recognize parsley as a familiar fresh or dried herb, but you may not know that it can prove to be a boon to your health. Many cultures use it not only to add flavor to dishes, but also for the high nutrient value and the number of parsley benefits. What are the health…
Natural plant oils, including grapeseed oil, are now one of the most popular hair products on the market, thanks to their ability to tackle multiple hair needs. Curious about using grapeseed oil for your hair due to its supposed hydrating, strengthening and de-frizzing effects? You'll be happy to know that studies show grapeseed oil —…
If you've ever chewed spearmint gum or taking a whiff of a spearmint plant, you're already familiar with the refreshing qualities of this potent green herb. Both its smell and taste are pleasantly uplifting. It's an herb that is very similar to peppermint, yet distinctly different at the same time. Both spearmint leaves and oil…
In September 2019, a number of popular drug stores in the United States — CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid — removed the drug Zantac from their shelves due to concerns over contamination with trace amounts of the chemical called nitrosodimethylamine (or NDMA). This comes on the heels of a recent "Product Alert" issued by the…
Any time you take a medication, weighing the risks and benefits of the drug is a must. And now we must ask ourselves, "Is this one of the drugs linked to dementia and memory loss?" Emerging research is finding disturbing connections between anticholinergic drugs and negative brain effects. This drug class includes popular medications used for…
The following is an adapted excerpt from Beat Autoimmune, The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health, by Palmer Kippola with foreword by Mark Hyman, MD (Kensington Books). Palmer is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who reversed her MS by removing her inflammatory root causes and healing her gut. She has…
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and severe irreversible blindness in the world, along with macular degeneration. In the United States, glaucoma affects more than 3 million Americans, and globally, it's estimated to cause visual impairment for 5.7 million people. The scary thing is that many people, half by some estimates, don't…
Considered to be one of the most ancient and versatile medicinal herbs known to mankind, dried chamomile flowers have numerous, widespread health implications thanks to their high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants like terpenoids and flavonoids. Chamomile’s vital antioxidants are found in the plant’s potent oils and are the main contributors to its natural healing properties.…
