Alzheimer’s can be an extremely debilitating disease, and millions of Americans are effected by it each year. Decades of research have shown that a buildup of toxic proteins in the brain – beta amyloid and tau – can lead to Alzheimer’s. Something that has been less clear – the factors that cause these proteins to…
A lipoma is a growth of fat cells in a thin, fibrous capsule. Lipomas are usually found just below the skin, most commonly on the head, neck, arms and underarms, but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. While they are noncancerous, they can be a bothersome to many. What Are the Symptoms of…
Gone are the days where young children are visiting the dentist for a simple routine cleaning. The tremendous amount of sugar that many children consume are leaving them with tooth decay, and dentists around the world are having to pull out teeth, due to rotting. A 3-year-old boy in New Zealand recently had to undergo 11…
Our world is highly dependent on energy sources. We’ve been using fossil fuels ever since the industrial revolution and added a huge amount of pollutants to the atmosphere. What solutions and options do we have as Green Energy Resources? Energy exists in abundance in nature. Most of the natural energy sources exist in infinite quantities;…
While most of us are too critical when it comes to our bodies, learning healthy and effective ways to shape certain areas can keep us fit and boost self-confidence. Exercising is a great way to stay healthy and active, reduce stress, and build a strong body to be proud of. Everyone struggles with different parts…
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.…
As the weather warms up, mosquitoes tend to come out in swarms. They fly into your home, invade your eating areas, and are quite annoying. Mosquitoes also carry serious diseases like malaria, Dengue fever, West Nile virus, and Zika. There are multiple mosquito repellents and killers on the market, but many of them are filled…
Spirit guides are amazing beings that guide their charges through life and help them keep to their true life path. Some stay with a person throughout his or her entire life, and others pop in every so often to help with specific problems or life goals. However, it is important to understand that spirit guides…
You’re probably used to teaching your dog tricks or even the basics of life like not pooping all over your carpet or waking you up during your afternoon naps. But did you know that there are several life lessons your dog can teach you as well? Nature is a wonderful thing and dogs are no…
Did you know that if Einstein were alive today, he’d probably have been diagnosed with not only Asperger’s Syndrome (something many brilliant people have) but opposition defiant disorder as well? At least that’s what many people, including biographer Ronald Clark seem to propose. In his book Einstein: The Life and Times, Clark argues that Einstein’s infamous early difficulty…
We’ve dished the dirt on everything from tuna to McDonald’s chicken nuggets, and now it seems like the dirt train’s rolling its way around to everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure – chocolate. Let’s face it, it was really only a matter of time. It turns out that some of the chocolate brands we all know and love the…
Hello everyone. It’s good to be back with another one of our Top 5 Alternative Health Sites of the Week countdowns. In our previous issue, we finished our top 50 alternative health sites countdown based on Alexa ranking. Through that countdown, we discovered many great websites that have information on alternative health concepts and…
Many know that spring has arrived because of the chirping birds and arrival of flowers, me not so much. I know it is spring due to my allergic reactions to what is going on outside. The increased pollen and animal dander from shedding makes my allergies unbearable. Not only do I have a problem with…
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that about 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women by the end of 2016, and about 40,450 women will die from breast cancer. The harsh reality is that breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among…
Keeping your heart healthy is easy; you just need to make a few lifestyle changes. Healthy habits can boost your immune system, keep your heart healthy and ensure your overall health and wellbeing. The heart is a vital organ that circulates blood throughout your body continuously. It works hard to keep you healthy. However, if…