Hydrotherapy: Modern hype or ancient medicine?
Vincent Priessnitz was an Austrian farmer of the early 1800’s. [...]
Insulin Resistance Explained
In a healthy pancreas, the insulin hormone is released in [...]
The Role of Probiotics in IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional disorder of [...]
Resveratrol and Metabolic Health
Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in a variety of plants, [...]
CBD and Pain Management
Cannabidiol (CBD), a constituent extracted from the Cannabis genus of plants, has been of current rife interest for the treatment and symptom control of a myriad of conditions. With the opioid epidemic on the rise, novel avenues for chronic pain management are crucial.
Blueberries can reduce the risk of prevalent conditions
There exists growing evidence suggesting that blueberries, rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other health-promoting phytochemicals, can reduce the risk of many prevalent conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, visual decline, and cognitive decline.
Safe exposure to sunlight
Excessive sunlight, use of tanning beds, and frequent sunburns can predispose you to pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the skin such as actinic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma.
Plant-Based Diets: The Benefits
Plant-based diets, when planned with care, have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and more.
The many benefits of geranium
The tannins found in the wild geranium are responsible for its astringent qualities, often used in cases of weak venous tone, such as is manifested by varicose veins and hemorrhoids. The styptic, or hemostatic qualities, render it effective in controlling conditions of excessive bleeding.
