In 1866, Russian scientist Alexander Saytzeff isolated a most curious and peculiar chemical compound. It was crystalline, odor-less, non-toxic and had a garlic-like taste when consumed. At the time, Saytzeff had no way to predict that his discovery was going to prove highly controversial throughout its entire medical history, that it was going to be […]
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Think You Are Eating Raw Cashews? Think Again
I know you see them in the stores labeled as “Raw Cashews”. But are they really raw? Most likely, no. First of all we must define the word “raw”. Raw simply means that the product has not been heated, blanched, roasted, cooked or had its enzymes denatured in any way. I hate to break it […]
Herbal Remedies for Some Common Everyday Ailments
Some of us suffer from common, everyday ailments that can be treated effectively by herbal remedies rather than an expensive trip to the doctor and resulting harmful prescriptions. Specific herbs can be made into healing salves, tonics and teas not only to relieve irritating symptoms that accompany these ailments, but also to cure them. Herbal […]
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Headache Pain
I’m sure you know that headache pain can be a precursor to something more serious happening in your body – but most headaches are not life-threatening and are caused by temporary maladies such as allergies, stress, tension or diet. Migraine headaches can be in a different classification, but natural remedies can be helpful in alleviating the intense pain. […]
Foods That Are Good for Your Mind
There are many “feel good” foods that are exceptionally good for your mind and your body. Whether you’re a college student facing finals week or a senior citizen concerned about memory loss and lack of concentration, you’ll benefit from knowing which foods to eat that will give you a […]
How Acupuncture Has Been Used for Pain Management
People who suffer from chronic pain can sometimes benefit from the ancient practice of acupuncture. The Chinese have used this form of treatment for centuries, but western medicine is just getting around to recognizing it as a viable tool to treat pain. Rather than treating pain with mind-altering drugs, results have shown that the techniques […]
Natural Ways to Treat Sleep Apnea
There are a number of causes for sleep apnea, including obesity and obstructed air passages from allergic reactions as well as nose and throat infection. Its symptoms are loud snoring sounds that are sometimes interrupted by a few seconds (or minutes) of lapses in breathing. The silence is often followed by loud gasps for air until regular […]