Dr. Mary Newport has a theory that ketone bodies – which the body makes when digesting coconut oil – may be an alternative fuel for the brain. She believes that coconut oil may offer profound benefits in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. If her theory is accurate, it could be one of the greatest natural…
Jonathan Lawler was absolutely shocked when his son told him that he had a classmate that was hungry and did not have enough food at home. Lawler lives in the middle of Indiana farm country and found this unbelievable. Then he took a closer look. He realized that the area he lived in was far…
There are two types of people: huggers and non-huggers. Some people just aren’t the cuddly type. They’re probably the ones who shy away a little bit when you go in for a hug. Others love to show their appreciation, happiness or excitement by hugging those they care about. These are the ones who give those…
Gardening can be a therapeutic way to relieve stress, achieve some quality alone time, and bask in the beauty of nature. A backyard garden can add character and beauty to your home, while you reap the benefits of your hard work with natural and delicious foods and herbs. There are gardening enthusiasts, and there are…
Garlic and honey may seem like odd ingredients to put together, but combining them results in an impressive immune-boosting substance that will keep your body healthy and strong. The Benefits of Garlic Not only is garlic is the perfect choice for adding flavor to a savory recipe, it provides a long list of health benefits…
Aspirin has often been called a “wonder drug”, but is it really all that wonderful? Believe it or not, prolonged use of aspirin comes with a huge list of side effects! Minor side effects include upset stomach, heartburn, drowsiness, and/or headache. The more serious side effects are much more scary and are, more often than not,…
Whether you’re a gardener, an outdoorsman, or you enjoy sitting on your porch and nature-watching, if you have frequent hummingbird visits, you know how enjoyable it can be to watch them flutter around the yard. The small, colorful birds with iridescent feathers get their name from flapping their wings so quickly — about 80 times per…
To be completely honest, when it comes to chronic conditions that disrupt the normal workings of the body, natural methods are better. Using pharmaceuticals for an extended period of time is not recommended and can often be very unsafe. However, natural methods are readily available for use without all the nasty side effects that come…
If you have had a visit from a deceased loved one, you are not alone. Visitation dreams, dreams where a person is visited by a loved one who has passed away, an angel, or a spirit guide, are extremely common and very enlightening. Why do deceased loved ones visit us in our dreams? Ask Angels…
After years of a climbing obesity rate that can be considered nothing less than frightening, Americans are finally starting to take note of what they’re putting in their bodies. More health food stores are popping up all over the country, along with smoothie bars and farmer’s markets. More people are opting for fresh and organic…
When dandelions come to mind, you might instantly think of the hours you’ve spent trying to keep them from growing in your yard. But while you were desperately searching for a way to keep them from popping up in your green grass, you were missing out on the numerous health benefits they have to offer!…
In January of 2013, the Swiss Medical Board was mandated to prepare a review of mammography screening. The board included a medical ethicist, a clinical epidemiologist, a clinical pharmacologist, an oncologic surgeon, a nurse scientist, a lawyer and a health economist. In the New England Journal of Medicine, two members of the board — Nikola…
I remember playing with friends all day long when I was younger. We would even skip lunch at times. All we would do was run through the fields and pretend to be Pocahontas or some other strong female character we adored. (There were many fights over who got to be the Pink Power Ranger.) However,…