If you're one of the millions of adults who relies on taking pain-killers such as Aspirin frequently to help manage ongoing joint or bone pains, you've come to the right place to learn about safer alternatives to taking these drugs. Whether you feel it in your low back, shoulder, knees or elsewhere, a number of natural remedies have…
An ectopic pregnancy is relatively uncommon, occurring in approximately 1 out of every 40 pregnancies. While miscarriage remains the most common complication early in a pregnancy, some research indicates that ectopic pregnancies may be on the rise. Researchers point to increasing STD rates as well as more women using assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro…
An MTHFR mutation is a problem associated with poor methylation and enzyme production. MTHFR mutations affect every person differently, sometimes contributing to hardly any noticeable symptoms at all, while other times leading to serious, long-term health problems. Although the exact prevalence rate is still up for debate, it's believed that up to 30 percent to 50 percent…
Geranium oil is commonly used as an element in aromatherapy for its many health benefits. It's used as a holistic treatment to improve your physical, mental and emotional health. Used by the Egyptians for promoting beautiful and radiant skin, geranium oil is now used to treat acne, reduce inflammation, alleviate anxiety and balance hormones. This sweet-smelling oil can also…
Every year, approximately 48 million Americans get food poisoning. (1) And while most food poisoning cases cause just mild to moderate discomfort, it’s far from harmless: 128,000 people are hospitalized every year and 3,000 people die from food poisoning annually. Protect yourself and your family by knowing the signs of food poisoning, and speed up…
Cinnamon bark oil (Cinnamomum verum) is derived from the plant of the species name Laurus cinnamomum and belongs to the Lauraceae botanical family. Native to parts of South Asia, today cinnamon plants are grown across different nations throughout Asia and shipped around the world in the form of cinnamon essential oil or cinnamon spice. It’s believed…
Jasmine oil, a type of essential oil derived from the jasmine flower, is a popular natural remedy for improving mood, overcoming stress and balancing hormones. Jasmine oil has been used for hundreds of years in parts of Asia as a natural remedy for depression, anxiety, emotional stress, low libido and insomnia. Research suggests that jasmine oil, which has genus…
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of sudden-onset paralysis in the developed world, causing more than 6,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States alone. Each year GBS is estimated to affect about 1–2 people per every 100,000 living in the U.S. or Europe. (1) What are the first signs of Guillain-Barre? Numbness…
Every year hundreds of thousands of people around the world visitor their doctors for help reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Xeomin® (pronounced Zeo-min) is one of the latest prescription treatments to be approved in the U.S. and over 50 other countries for the treatment of fine lines. Today, Xeomin is considered an alternative to Botox…
Everyone has felt it. That sudden pounding heartbeat. Sweaty palms. A surge of energy as you scan for exits. That’s epinephrine. Epinephrine is a hormone released by the adrenal glands. The hormone is also called adrenaline. Epinephrine is released during periods of sudden or severe stress and is the energy rush behind our “fight or…
