Carrol Krause was a reporter for the Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana. Her career was cut short in 2014 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014. During her last days, Carrol put together a blog documenting the ups and downs of life as a terminally ill cancer patient. Eventually, as all cancer patients do,…
When the body’s hormones become unbalanced, the body starts to experience problems. There are many factors that can contribute to an increase or decrease of certain hormones, and knowing the causes and symptoms can help you to identify when something isn’t quite right, and figure out how to treat it. Estrogen is a hormone produced…
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…
White clothes often don’t remain white for long. A single juice stain, coffee spill or even sweat marks can ruin white shirts, dresses and pants. Even without an accidental stain, white clothing can often start to look dull after several washes. While bleach or expensive laundry detergents might do the trick, there are in fact…
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 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…
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials to keep you healthy. Its primary function is to transport lymph throughout the body — a fluid containing white blood cells that fight infection. The lymph system is a vital part of the…
Every day, women (and men) all around the world use facial cleanser to clean their skin. It’s an important hygiene step we should all take, but is a commercial cleanser the best option? Unfortunately, many facial cleansers come with a huge list of toxic chemicals that do more harm than good. These include parabens, synthetic…
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…
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is located in the lower front of the neck. Its shape is similar to a butterfly, and its job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood, then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone allows the body to use energy, stay…
Herbal antibiotic medicines can naturally fight pathogens. Herbal medicines fight diseases in two ways; they strengthen your immune system and also kill germs. Modern medicine has definitely improved our lives. One of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine was penicillin in 1928. Since then, many antibacterial and anti-inflammatory medicines were developed throughout the world. Recently…
The great debate continues about whether coffee is healthy or not, but the truth is that it all really comes down to quality and quantity. According to one poll, 64% of adults in the United States reported drinking at least one cup of coffee a day, and 25% say they’re addicted. Those polled had no…
Hello everyone and welcome to our Top 5 Alternative Health Sites of the Week Issue # 25. This is going to be our final issue in this countdown series – the grand finale of our Top 50 Alternative Health Sites based on Alexa ranking list. Hang on tight; we’ll announce our winner in this issue!…
Not only is cinnamon delicious, it’s packed full of health benefits! Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It helps the body fight infections and repair tissue damage due to its potent anti-inflammatory properties. Research shows that cinnamon can decrease the amount of glucose that enters…