Health

There are different ways to help the body heal and recover from health problems other than taking drugs or undergoing a surgical procedure. Complementary and alternative medicines are designed to promote proper healing, speed up recovery, and improve health through holistic approaches. Multiple studies show that certain forms of alternative healing are effective in improving health. In today’s post, we …

Mercury is a type of heavy metal found in the environment, including minerals, soil, and fossil fuel. This metal is absorbed by the body via inhalation, skin contact, and from the food we eat. There are three types of mercury found in our environment. These are: elemental, inorganic, and organic mercury. Mercury is harmful to the body because it damages …

Hemorrhoids are veins in the rectum and anus that become enlarged. This condition occurs when the vascular structures in the anal canal become inflamed, painful, and swollen. It makes defecating painful. Rectal bleeding also occurs when defecating. The exact cause of this condition remains unknown. However, constipation, diarrhea, and sitting for prolonged periods on the toilet could cause hemorrhoids. The …

Billions of parasitic microbes live in the intestines. Eating contaminated food and water, insect bites and exposure to infected people and animals are just a few of the causes of getting parasites. These microbes life off from the nutrients in our bodies and release harmful toxins that could cause diseases. A parasite cleanse is one way to eliminate these nasty …

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition that affects the central nervous system of the brain, particularly the motor system. This condition is caused by the death of dopamine-generating brain cells in the midbrain. Unfortunately, Parkinson’s disease is an incurable disorder. The treatments for this condition are geared towards controlling the symptoms. In today’s post, we are listing down the existing …

Mom was right, broccoli is good for you! We all know that this superfood is one of the healthiest vegetables in the world but studies show broccoli sprouts contain powerful cancer-fighting nutrients. Broccoli sprouts are vegetables that contain 50 times the anticancer properties of broccoli. In fact, broccoli sprouts contain about 1000% more nutrients than fully grown broccoli. All these …

Reflexology and meridian therapy are a part of alternative healing methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Both therapies are closely related because reflexology and meridian therapy activate the meridian of the body. Meridians are channels wherein the life force or qi flows. These channels are directly linked to major organs. The body remains healthy as long as the qi flows uninterrupted …

A bone fracture is a medical condition wherein the continuity of the bone is damaged. Although a fractured bone is not life threatening, it is a major bone trauma that requires immediate treatment. Signs of a Broken Bone The most common signs of a broken bone are an intense pain at the injury site, swelling, inflammation, and numbness, as well …

An estimated 5.3 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. This condition is a degenerative disease that affects the brain, causing memory loss, disorientation, language problems, and behavioral issues. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease has no known cure and gets worse over time. The good news is, there are ways to slow down the condition and delay memory decline. In today’s post, we …

A mole removal surgery is an invasive treatment that removes unwanted moles in the variety. The procedure can be done through an incision or shave removal method. Incision method involves applying an anesthetic to numb the target area. An incision is made to remove the mole. The incision is small enough that it does not require stitches. The shave method …