Stretch marks can appear after weight gain, weight loss or pregnancy. There are plenty of lotions, creams, chemical peels and laser surgeries that advertise stretch mark removal. The degree of success largely depends on skin tone, age, sun damage and even diet. Some see stretch marks as a lasting sign of their journey, while others…
When skin becomes injured, fibrous tissue (scar tissue) forms over the wound to repair and protect the injury. In cases where scar tissue grows excessively, it forms a smooth, hard growth known as a keloid. Keloids can grow to be much larger than the original wound. They’re most commonly found on the chest, shoulder, earlobes…
If you’re a fan of natural remedies, you’ll absolutely love the powerful health benefits of golden honey. It just might be the strongest natural antibiotic you can concoct. It’s been used to help relieve sinus pressure, fight the common cold, kick the flu, and lessen allergy symptoms. It’s a great immune booster with powerful healing…
You’ve probably heard horror stories about large tapeworms being discovered in someone’s body, but the scary fact is, parasites are more common than you think. A parasite is an organism that live in or on a host while feeding from it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are three main types…
Milia, commonly referred to as “milk spots,” is the technical term for small, hard, white bumps that show up on the skin — most commonly on the face. These bumps are typically found on newborns, but they can affect anyone, including infants, teens and adults. Milium cysts occur when keratin — a protein typically found…
There are several factors that can aggravate varicose veins, such as pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing, chronic constipation or chronic cough and prior surgery or trauma to the leg. But the truth is, they can happen to anyone, especially with age. When veins become abnormally thick, full or twists and turns or enlarged, it leads to…
An Internet search on google for “David Avocado Wolfe” will quickly yield a hit-piece article on me entitled “David Avocado Wolfe is the Biggest Asshole in the Multiverse” written by the Yvette d’Entremont, the so-called “SciBabe.” [Sorry, Yvette, but I’m full of Love, Happiness, and Appreciation for life and for plants, animals, and people. You,…
Onions. Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying the amazing health benefits they offer! Onions have been used for centuries as natural healing remedies. They are know to reduce inflammation, heal wounds, relieve pain and prevent infections. The Vitamin C and phytochemicals in onions give the immune system a natural boost to…
When Kalel Santiago was just 10 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as neuroblastoma. For two years, he endured chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgery, and he survived it all. But he was then diagnosed with something else – severe autism that disabled him from speaking. Kalel’s Story Kalel’s father,…
A clinical study has found that adding one simple food to your diet has the power to restore health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and even reverse illness in heart disease patients. Published in the journal Atherosclerosis, researchers have confirmed that pomegranate extract may prevent and/or reverse the primary pathology associated with heart disease.…
Hello and welcome back to our Top 5 Alternative Health Sites of the Week. We are continuing with our Top 50 Alternative Health Sites countdown, based on Alexa Ranking. and this week we have site # 10 to site # 6. Site # 10: ABC Homeopathy ABC Homeopathy started their journey back in August 2001,…
The Buckminsterfullerene or Carbon 60 (C60) molecule is a unique, oil-soluble molecule with an amazing power to prolong lifespan. This miraculous molecule, remarkable as it is, wasn’t discovered until 1985. However, scientists now understand that such a molecule has always existed in Nature. For the past 25 years, scientists have spent a great amount of…
Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. It has a tough brown skin, deep orange flesh and it works great in the kitchen to spice up your dishes with a warm and peppery flavor. Turmeric is known for it’s strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s been used for centuries to naturally treat…
Most of the time, when people get sick, they turn to medications that treat the symptoms, but don’t fix the problem. Sure, there are antibiotics that are supposed to work with your immune system to make the body stronger, but they come with side effects we all want to avoid. Side effects of antibiotics include:…
Many natural foods, plants and herbs have been used for centuries for their healing abilities. Before modern Western medicine existed, our ancestors relied solely on nature to help them heal their injuries and overcome their illnesses. Most natural remedies are without the dangerous side effects of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. You might be pleasantly surprised…