Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the level of red blood cells in the body is lower than normal, meaning the body doesn’t have enough iron. The body needs iron to make a protein known as hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body’s tissues. This process is essential for the tissues and muscles…
If you find that your hands and feet are constantly cold, a quick internet search probably suggested that poor circulation is to blame. The truth is, that’s not completely inaccurate! The skin is kept at a comfortable temperature by the blood vessels. The blood vessels distribute blood throughout the body, which is essential to maintain…
We’ve written about the power of honey in the past, so if you’re a frequent reader of this site, you’re familiar with the concept of honey being quite a marvelous thing. But still, this might just blow your mind. Australian scientists recently made a fascinating discovery about an obscure form of honey that kills even…
Let’s face it. If the FDA is warning you about something, it’s probably serious. Remember, this is the organization that’s not really doing much about shampoo that’s known to have a cancer-causing ingredient in it. If you’ve got an infant, you’ll definitely want to listen to this. A recent FDA study found that rice cereal…
Bones provide structure for the body, protect the organs, anchor the muscles and store calcium. We often hear how important it is for children to get an adequate amount of calcium to build strong bones, but it’s just as important to take steps during adulthood to ensure that your bones stay healthy and strong. The…
Ahhh, the many choices we have when deciding on a gum to buy. Cinnamon, Winterfresh, Spearmint, Peppermint, Classic Bubble, Sweet Watermelon, Mixed Berry, Cinnamon Roll… the list goes on and on. If you chew gum to help keep your breath fresh, you probably stick with the minty flavors. But for some, chewing gum is just…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
Everyday, most of us are bombarded with stressful situation after stressful situation. A recent poll performed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard School of Public Health found that 1 out of 4 Americans have experienced a great deal of stress in the last month and this is only the stress we are conscious…
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…
There are few things as refreshing as herbs grown in your own backyard. They provide a completely different taste and quality in foods than those you buy at the grocery store. You can technically grow your mint or parsley with little organization and it’ll taste just fine. But with a few basic materials and time, you…
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…