A 42-year-old unnamed man went to his local doctor complaining of a raised, red line developing on his foot. At first, doctors stated that he had developed a varicose vein, and it is easy to see why. Varicose veins develop when valves that control the direction of blood flow in the vein become weak. This…
As a society, most of us seem to prefer things to be kept clean. After all, “cleanliness is next to Godliness,” right? Especially for those with a compulsive cleaning problem (me). One coffee stain or a wayward leaf dragged in by the dog is enough to make me want to clean the whole house from…
Although tea is widely thought to be a healthier source of caffeine than coffee, pop or energy drinks, conventional tea brands have been shown to contain high levels of toxic substances such as fluoride and pesticides. The levels found in these products are so high that they are considered unsafe for consumption. As with most…
You may be aware of the dangers of high fructose corn syrup. It has been shown to contribute to fat deposits in the liver,it leads to plaque buildup which narrows blood vessels, and sets the stage for a whole host of diseases. While the health risks are pretty widely known, high fructose corn syrup still…
Summer is just around the corner… for Northerners, that is. If you live in the South like me, you’ve had months of sunshine by now. Either way, each season has its perks and its drawbacks, and there’s that one thing about summer that most can agree they absolutely hate — bugs. Mosquitoes, bees, wasps, spiders,…
Everyone misplaces their car keys every once in a while, or wanders around a parking lot trying to figure out where they parked their car. It happens to the best of us, especially with age. But if you find yourself experiencing forgetful moments more often than usual, it may be indicative of something more than…
Apples are a common household staple. Many people will go to the store, buy a bunch of apples, and go home feeling like they have done something good for their family. Well, think again, because your store-bought apples may be covered with harmful wax. Apples produce a natural wax, but many are covered by a…
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…
Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder that is characterized by throbbing, pulling, creeping or other unpleasant sensations in the legs. The feeling is uncontrollable and there is often an overwhelming urge to move them. Symptoms appear most commonly at night when a person is relaxing or resting, and they may increase in severity during…
When Vernon Johnston was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 prostate cancer that had spread to his bones, he was devastated. From what the doctors told him, it sounded like there was nothing they could do. The prognosis was not good. Vernon’s son mentioned to him that pH could play a role in his healing, so…
Watermelons in eastern China have been bursting open, covering the fields after farmers gave them an overdose of growth chemicals during wet weather, creating what’s been called “fields of land mines.” About 20 farmers around Danyang city in Jiangsu province were affected, losing up to 115 acres of watermelon. In hopes of making them bigger and more…
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…
When you’ve pulled one too many all-nighters, worked too many long shifts in a row, and coffee or energy drinks just aren’t cutting it anymore, it may be time to slow down. The feeling of being physically, mentally and emotionally drained is one that no one enjoys. It can make your irritable, forgetful and down…
By Gillian B In a search to resolve some long standing structural imbalances in my body, I came across a unique bodywork technique called Rolfing. While it has a peculiar name, as a therapy it works wonders! What the heck is Rolfing? Developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, Rolfing or Structural Integration is designed to unwind…
By Gillian B As a Self-Care Teacher, I am lucky enough to have spent the past 7 years, teaching people how to upgrade their diets, mindsets and lifestyles to live a better life! I absolutely love what I do, so I wanted to summarize some of my top tips for those of you who are…