Radiation: Unsafe at Any Dose?

Radiation may be unsafe at any dose. Find out how to avoid it and protect yourself naturally.

Radiation, also commonly referred to as electromagnetic radiation (EMR), electromagnetic chaos (EMC), and electromagnetic frequencies (EMF), is not a simple topic to discuss. Every day, people are subject to some degree of radiation exposure, whether it be from natural sources such as radon, or from unnatural, man-made sources such as medical tests, body scanners, cell phones, and many more technologies. There has been much debate over just how harmful radiation is, but one thing has been made clear through hundreds of studies and years of research – no amount of radiation is, can, or should be deemed “safe”. Read more

Can a Vitamin Deficiency Cause Violent Behavior?

Niacin may be the secret treatment for psychological disorders, says Joseph Mercola.

Your gut is quite literally your second brain, with the ability to significantly influence your mind, mood and behavior. Again and again, researchers find that depression and a wide variety of behavioral problems appear to stem from nutritional deficiencies and/or an imbalance of bacteria in your gut.

At this point, there’s simply no denying the powerful influence of the gut on both your physical and mental health. This is great news, since this places you in a distinct position of power over your and your children’s psychological health.

A recent article by the Weston A. Price Foundation,1 titled: “Violent Behavior: A Solution in Plain Sight”, highlighted the impact of nutrition on brain health and behavior, reviewing the importance of a number of dietary factors, such as: Read more

Cholesterol Is Good for You

Cholesterol is good for you, but not too much, so balance yours naturally, says Margaret Durst.

It seems like everyone wants to reduce their cholesterol. There are some great natural ways to do this, but everyone is unique – so what works for one, may not work for another. Cholesterol is necessary for many body functions, meaning that you don’t want to reduce it completely, but you don’t want unhealthy levels either.

If you want to work on the cause, a good place to start is looking at the diet. Eliminate foods full of unhealthy transfatty acids and hydrogenated oils which tend to increase cholesterol. Read more

Doctor Proves the Power of Self-Healing

Dr Lissa Rankin's Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself draws on scientific studies to prove the power of self-healing.

It is often said that the mind has a huge amount of power over the body and a new book has set out to prove just how powerful it can be. 

In Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself, Dr Lissa Rankin lays out many remarkable examples of how the mind can affect the body. Read more

Do You Suffer from America’s #1 Chronic Illness?

Margaret Durst discusses natural remedies to arthritic joint pain relief.

Joint Pain or arthritis is the number one chronic illness in America. One person in 7 suffers from it.

Many people are use glucosamine, chondroitins and MSM to manage pain and to supply building materials for joint repair. While these are very helpful, particularly with osteoarthritis, I would like to mention some other natural remedies for arthritis. Read more

Oil Pulling for Health

Daniel Gartlan reveals how oil pulling can promote healing and maintain optimal health.

One of my favorite and most simple holistic procedures for keeping optimal health and to allow your body to promote healing is Oil Pulling. Many of you may have heard of this practice and may even have tried it. If not then I hope you will give it a try after reading this blog. Believe me; you have much to gain and nothing to lose by doing so.
Oil pulling is based on an ancient practice from the Ayurvedic medical tradition. Ayurvedic medicine is not an unproven “newbie” in healing traditions. It is possibly the oldest or one of the oldest medical and healing traditions in the world. It has been traced back as far as 5000 years. You could say it is a tried and proven system of health and healing. Much like Traditional Chinese Medicine, it has a long history of successful and verified cases. Read more

Tabata: Is This Workout Worth the Pain?

Tabata, a long-established exercise regimen is gaining in popularity. Jake Wallis Simons went to try it. (The interval is actually 20 seconds with a 10 second rest between, not 40 seconds with 10 seconds rest as the article seems to imply.)

You’ve got to psyche yourself up,” says Richard Scrivener, 31, an implausibly muscular health, fitness and nutrition instructor at a gym in Islington, north London. “You’ve got to give it all you’ve got, push yourself, hammer it. When I fire up the music and we’re pumped up, and I’m screaming at you, the roof will lift off. There’ll be so much energy. You’ll see, it will be great.”

Oh, reader. The things I do for you. Read more

A Glass of Wine a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Drinking up to seven glasses of wine a week cuts the risk developing depression by more than a third.

A few glasses of wine each week could ward off depression, according to a new study.

Spanish scientists have found that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, particularly wine, can be linked with a lower risk of depression.

Those who consumed two to seven small glasses of wine weekly were 32 per cent less likely to suffer from depression compared with people who never drank alcohol. Read more

Natural Breast Enlargement: How to Make Fenugreek Massage Oil

Breast massage can help your breasts grow all by itself, but adding herbs to your breast enlargement program may lead to faster and better results. Fenugreek is an inexpensive spice that happens to be one of the best breast enlargement herbs you can find. Fenugreek triggers breast growth in two ways: by mimicking the effects of estrogen and by stimulating the production of prolactin. Both of these hormones are crucial to the development of the breasts. Fenugreek safely and naturally stimulates tissue growth resulting in bigger, firmer, and fuller breasts.

You don't have to just swallow your febugreek though. You can make a fenugreek oil that you can massage into your breasts for even better absorption. That way you can get the benefits of breast massage and fenugreek at the same time! This also helps target the herb to where it's needed most.

To make fenugreek massage oil, you will need:

• 1 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Fenugreek seeds
• Large sealable Mason jar
• Saucepan
• Bowl
• Cheesecloth
• Dark glass bottle

Procedure

1) Pour the oil into the large Mason jar. Measure out 1/2 cup of fenugreek seeds.

2) Place the lid on the Mason jar and close it tightly..

3) Set the Mason jar in the middle of the saucepan. Fill the saucepan with water until it is full almost to the brim and set it on one of the burners on the stove.

4) Turn the burner to low-medium heat. Bring the jar to a warm temperature, where it is almost hot, but can still be held in your hand without burning it.

5) Maintain the jar at the low-medium temperature for ten minutes. Take the jar out and place it on a towel-lined surface.

6) Allow the jar to sit for 24 hours. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5. Let the jar sit for another 24 hours.

7) Place the cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the oil in to it. Remove the cheesecloth and rinse out the fenugreek seeds or discard it.

8) Pour the oil back in to the large Mason jar. Add another 1/2 cup of fenugreek seeds.

9) Repeat the 48-hour process of heating the jar twice and then discard the fenugreek seeds.

10) Pour the oil into the dark glass bottle. Secure the lid firmly on top and store in a cool, dry, dark area for six to twelve months.

For breast massage, doing the 48-hour process twice usually produces a strong enough concentration of herb in the oil, but you can do it as many times as you wish. You can also use other oils, such as almond oil, if you prefer. The same process also works for other breast enlargement herbs, so you can switch herbs if you reach a plateau with fenugreek.

If you've ever felt self conscious about the size of your breasts, you are not alone. To find out about the natural breast enlargement methods that can increase your breast size by up to two cups, naturally and without surgery, click here!

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is not only about the least invasive treatment possible, but it also has many benefits.

The benefits of massage therapy are many.

The health benefits of massage therapy are being validated by a number of fascinating scientific research studies. In the past, massage has been associated largely with exclusive, exotic, luxury spas and upscale health clubs. With more affordable opportunities — along with increasing support from the medical community, massage therapy is gaining in popularity. Read more

How Not to Get Sick This Flu Season

Margaret Durst reveals how to build your immunity before the flu strikes.

School began this week, so it is time to mention immune building and my best tips for staying well as cold and flu season approaches. My best strategy is to keep vitamin C and zinc at good levels and to take something that builds immunity and also has anti-viral properties. I recommend either a very high quality olive leaf, an elderberry combination, or a grapefruit seed extract combination. Read more

8 Great Sources of Iodine

Sufficient iodine is necessary to keep your thyroid healthy and your metabolism charged, says Edward Group.

A healthy diet is a great way to ensure you receive a good balance of the nutrients your body requires, including iodine — and you need to make sure you always have enough iodine. Yourthyroid depends on it to function and it is the primary element of two essential hormones that regulate metabolic function. Without it, a myriad of problems can occur, includinghypothyroidism and reductions in energy.

So what are some of the best sources of iodine? In this case, the best place to start is the sea… Read more

5 Insomnia Home Remedies

Good sleep is critically important to our health. Even so, if you have problems falling or staying asleep during the night, sleeping pills are not the solution. Michael Paladin reveals five home remedies from your favorite foods to treat your insomnia.

Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or waking in the middle of the night and staying awake. Insomnia can become a real nightmare as the clock ticks on into the night and you’re awake to notice. Insomnia can be caused by a wide range of ailments, such as joint and muscle pain, restless legs, anxiety, fear, acid reflux, and pain from chronic disease. Sleep better and conquer insomnia with these five home remedies from your favorite foods. Read more

4 Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginos (BV) is a common form of vaginal infection. While it is thought that having multiple sex partners and douching may contribute to the frequency of BV infections, there is really no known cause of this condition. Bacterial vaginosis is not dangerous, but it can cause disturbing symptoms. BV is characterized by itching, sometimes painful urination, vaginal discharges, and a fishy vaginal odor. If you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, these home remedies may provide relief.

1) Garlic

It should come as no surprise then that many women have reported great success in treating the bacterial vaginosis with garlic. Garlic has been renowned for thousands of years for its natural healing powers. To use garlic for treating BV, you can either use fresh garlic or garlic capsules. If you use fresh garlic, simply peel a close, pierce it a few times with a fork to release the healing juices and inserted directly into the vagina. After a few days, it will be expelled naturally on its own. Although one treatment will often do the trick, you can certainly repeat if necessary.

2) Hydrogen peroxide

Douching with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide is a popular home remedy for BV. There have been many studies on this, and it has been found to have similar results to an antibiotic cream at a fraction of the price.

2) Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is especially good for vaginal odor. Using tea tree oil aids in fighting bacteria in the vagina. This method of relief involves a diluted suppository and should not be attempted without proper instructions. Drinking tea tree oil is a very bad idea, but if used in the correct manner it is a proven method to fight BV.

3) Yogurt

Many women have had success fighting off BV by eating Yogurt or applying it directly to the vagina. This works because yogurt contains lactobacillus acidophilus. This is "good bacteria" and can help restore the imbalance that caused the infection in the first place.

By using natural remedies, you can safely restore the stability of the floral balance in the vaginal area and get free from the embarrassing symptoms for good even if you are a long term sufferer. Everyone is different, so if one remedy doesn't seem to work for you, another may do the trick. No woman should have to suffer from repeated bouts of bacterial vaginosis.

STOP taking harsh, expensive, side-effect-laden prescription drugs for BV that often don't even work. To discover how thousands of women worldwide have successfully cured their bacterial vaginosis safely, inexpensively, and 100% naturally in just three days and kept it from ever returning again, click here!

Leading Geneticist: Human Intelligence Is Slowly Declining

A leading geneticist believes that human intelligence is slowly declining. Mike Barrett suggests three reasons why.

Would you be surprised to hear that the human race is slowly becoming dumber, and dumber? Despite our advancements over the last tens or even hundreds of years, some ‘experts’ believe that humans are losing cognitive capabilities and becoming more emotionally unstable. One Stanford University researcher and geneticist, Dr. Gerald Crabtree, believes that our intellectual decline as a race has much to do with adverse genetic mutations. But human intelligence is suffering for other reasons as well.

According to Crabtree, our cognitive and emotional capabilities are fueled and determined by the combined effort of thousands of genes. If a mutation occurred in any of of these genes, which is quite likely, then intelligence or emotional stability can be negatively impacted. Read more

Bacterial Vaginosis: What Are the Causes?

Is bacterial vaginosis (BV) making your life miserable? You are not alone. About 1 in 3 women have BV at some point in their lives, Having BV does not imply that you are involved in unusual sexual activities or that you are not clean. Any woman is potentially at risk for BV. Women's bodies have to deal with stress, chemical imbalances, and hormonal changes. Giving birth adds additional stress to our bodies and compromises our immune system.

Bacterial vaginosis occurs when there is a change in the natural balance of bacteria in your vagina. Your vagina should contain bacteria called lactobacilli. These bacteria produce lactic acid. This makes the vagina slightly acidic, which prevents other bacteria from growing there. However, if you have BV, you have less lactobacilli, which means your vagina is not as acidic as it should be. This allows other types of bacteria to grow.

Although it is unclear what causes the change in the balance of bacteria in the vagina, the risk increases if you:

• have a new sexual partner
• have multiple sexual partners
• use an intrauterine device (IUD), a contraceptive device that fits inside the womb
• are pregnant
• have previously been infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV)
• use vaginal deodorant
• wash or clean out your vagina with water or other fluids
• use strong detergents to wash your underwear
• use scented soaps or bubble bath
• put antiseptic liquids in the bath

It is not clear whether BV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) as there is conflicting evidence on the issue. Many experts think that sexual activity plays a role in BV, but other factors are probably also responsible for the condition. It may also be possible that an initial episode of BV is caused by some type of sexual infection, but further episodes are caused by other factors.

STOP taking harsh, expensive, side-effect-laden prescription drugs for BV that often don't even work. To discover how thousands of women worldwide have successfully cured their bacterial vaginosis safely, inexpensively, and 100% naturally in just three days and kept it from ever returning again, click here!

Natural Breast Enlargement: Three Ways That Really Work

Breasts are a symbol of femininity. Both men and women admire beautiful breasts. That is why breast augmentation surgery has become the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure. This surgical procedure is expensive, however, and has potential risks, just as any surgery does. Many women who want enhance their breasts without surgery have turned to natural breast enlargement instead. Three methods in particular have a proven record of success.

Hypnosis

Your beliefs about your body affect your cells. A change in beliefs can create physical changes in our bodies. You can create change in the size of your breasts, or anything else for that matter, by thinking about the outcome you desire. The belief that your subconscious mind holds can allow your breasts to increase in size and reach their full potential. Hypnosis is by far the easiest way to enhance your bustline.

Breast massage

Breast massage increases the flow of blood in the chest area, helps remove toxins, and stimulates breast growth. It apparently originated in Asia. In Thailand the government endorsed the practice of breast slapping to stimulate breast growth. An accidental confirmation that this method works occurred when 74 percent of male soldiers in a German guards battalion complained of growing breasts on one side of their bodies. It was a result of how the soldiers were performing their rifle drills. If accidentally stimulating the chest grows breasts in men, think how much more effective correctly performed breast massage is for women.

Herbs

Herbs have a long history of use to stimulate breast growth. Below are four of the most effective breast-enlarging herbs. Each of these plants is also known to have additional medicinal properties.

• Fennel: This herb has been used to increase breast size, promote milk production in breastfeeding mothers, treat amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual cycle), and lack of sexual desire in women.
• Fenugreek: Fenugreek seeds have been shown to increase bust size, relieve the symptoms of menopause, and increase milk production in nursing mothers.
• Saw Palmetto: Saw palmetto is best known as a natural treatment for prostate enlargement and impotence in men, but it is also used to increase a woman’s bust size and libido. Native Americans used saw palmetto berries for food and to treat breast disorders in women.
• Wild Yam: This plant increases breast size and is also known for its benefits to a woman’s reproductive system, including alleviating premenstrual and menopausal symptoms.

Breast augmentation surgery has one distinct advantage over natural breast enhancement: It's quick. Go under the knife, and presto! You have a bigger bust. Natural breast enlargement takes some time and effort. On the other hand, it's cheap, safer, and your bigger breasts are all natural. Using one or more of the above methods can give you the feminine figure that you've always wanted.

If you've ever felt self conscious about the size of your breasts, you are not alone. To find out about the natural breast enlargement methods that can increase your breast size by up to two cups, naturally and without surgery, click here!

17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper has so many amazing health benefits that you probably don't know them all. Edward Group lists seventeen ways cayenne pepper can benefit your health.

Many societies, especially those of the Americas and China, have a history of using cayenne pepper therapeutically. A powerful compound with many uses, cayenne pepper is currently gaining buzz for cleansing and detoxifying regimes such as the Master Cleanse, which uses the spice to stimulate circulation and neutralize acidity.

Cayenne pepper has been used for a variety of ailments including heartburn, delirium, tremors, gout, paralysis, fever, dyspepsia, flatulence, sore throat, atonic dyspepsia, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia in women, nausea, tonsillitis, scarlet fever and diphtheria. Read more

The Health Benefits of Colloidal Gold

You may have heard of colloidal silver, but do you know about colloidal gold? Paul Fassa reveals its health benefits.

Much has been written or said about colloidal silver’s powerful antibiotic, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties. But do you know about colloidal gold? It is produced the same way as colloidal silver to create nano-particles of gold that are assimilated into a body’s cells. But for what purpose? Keep reading to discover which health benefits colloidal gold can provide for you. Read more

7 Natural Home Remedies for Yeast Infection

It itches, it burns and it’s painful when you urinate or have sex. Recognize the symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans which is normally found in small amounts in the vagina. It's estimated that three out of four women will have a yeast infection in their lifetime. Factors that contribute to vaginal yeast infection include pregnancy, diabetes, and the use oral contraceptives, steroids, and antibiotics. Yeast infection is also more common after menopause due to declining estrogen levels, which thin the vaginal walls. Here are seven natural home remedies that are used for yeast infection.

1) Borax 6x

Borax 6x is a homeopathic remedy that helps get rid of yeast overgrowth. They are tiny pellets to put under the tongue. You can also find borax capsules to use vaginally. Boric acid is a chemical substance with mild antiseptic and antifungal properties. It’s not for pregnant women or to be taken orally.

2) Calendula

Taken internally, calendula can help with yeast overgrowth. Known to possess antiviral and antibacterial properties, calendula extract can be used in a tea. The recommended dose is about ten drops three times daily.

3) Garlic

Natural antifungal foods like garlic and onions can combat yeast overgrowth. Sprinkle raw chopped garlic on salads or pasta. If you can handle it, munch the raw cloves.

4) Palmarosa oil

If you are using a commercial yeast infection cream, mix palmarosa oil (4 drops) and tea tree oil (2 drops) into it to increase efficacy.

5) Pau d’arco

This South American herb helps the body regulate yeast overgrowth. If you can find it in liquid form, you can take it as a tincture that can be taken orally or applied topically. Typical dosage is a quarter teaspoon per day. Dosage can be increased when using Pau d’arco externally. The supplement can be taken as a preventative measure at the first sign of yeast or as a cure once a full-blown infection develops.

6) Probiotics

These friendly bacteria, may suppress the growth of yeast, especially for women with chronic infections, as it will colonize the vagina with beneficial bacteria and reduce recurrences. Take Lactobacillus species (rhamnosus, rheuteri) 1-5 billion, twice a day and Lactobacillus GG twice daily when the infection clears and continue for two to six months.

7) Tea tree oil

To cure yeast infection that has affected vaginal area, prepare a solution by mixing equal quantities of tea tree oil and isopropyl alcohol. Put 8-10 drops of this milky white colored solution in a pint of water and use it to wash the infected area. This should be done on a daily basis for a week to obtain best results.

Natural home remedies for a yeast infection are inexpensive, easy, and yet effective. With the above-mentioned natural treatments. you can easily get rid of the annoying symptoms of yeast infection.

Candida yeast infection can be very dangerous if left untreated. Yeast infection is a message from your body telling you that something is WRONG inside. To find out more about a clinically-proven, holistic system that shows you how to permanently cure your yeast infection and achieve lasting candida infection freedom, click here!

Orgasm Better for Brain Than Crosswords or Sudoku

Orgasms could be better for our brains than doing a crossword or a Sudoku puzzle, an academic has claimed.

The sexual climax gives the whole brain a good workout, rather than just one area of it, Professor Barry Komisaruk said.

The sensation can, moreover, block pain and could therefore be used to alleviate the agony of childbirth, among other things, he suggested. Read more

5 Natural Sleep Aids

The evidence keeps mounting that poor sleep is responsible for many health problems. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, Michael Paladin reveals five natural sleep aids to help you get that elusive good night's sleep.

Not everyone has the knack of easily falling asleep at night and waking up in the morning feeling fully rested. However, natural sleep aids can be found right in your own home because they are mostly habits that you just need to develop. Be prepared to do a lifestyle check and make new adjustments to your daily routine. Here are five natural sleep aids to help you get that elusive good night's sleep. Read more

7 Natural Remedies for Severe Acne

For many, acne is troublesome and embarrassing. Severe acne can affect many facets of a person’s life, causing a great deal of embarrassment and stress. Severe acne may significantly limit one’s social life and even interfere with opportunities for employment. Furthermore, it has a tendency to decrease one's self-confidence. There are a lot of acne remedies that nature can offer, and these remedies are possibly safer and more effective than over-the-counter or prescription medications. Here are seven natural remedies for severe acne:

1) Apply a honey mask.

Honey is an effective cure to acne because it has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. First, you have to wash your face and dry it afterwards with a clean towel. Make sure that any make-up is removed. Then, scoop out honey from the jar using your fingers. Rub the honey on your fingertips and gently apply it on your face evenly. Leave the honey on your face for about ten minutes. After that, you can rinse off the honey from your face with lukewarm water. Then, dry your face with a clean towel.

2) Use aloe vera.

One of the naturally proven remedies for acne is aloe vera. It reduces the swelling and soothes irritation that caused the pores to swell. Acne is caused by swollen pores and aloe vera can help ease the swelling and redness. Just break the leaf of the plant and extract the watery gel that comes out and gently apply it on your skin.

3) Eat zinc-rich foods.

Zinc is known as an antibacterial agent and is necessary to control the oil produced by the oil glands. According to surveys, people who have acne do not have a sufficient amount of zinc in their body. Zinc-rich foods include peanuts, pumpkin seeds (roasted), low-fat roast beef and lamb, oysters, dried watermelon seeds, and crabs.

4) Eat carrots.

Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, a vitamin which is known to strengthen our skin's protective tissues, thereby reducing acne. It is a powerful antioxidant that gets rid of the toxins from our body. It also controls the overproduction of sebum which is generally caused by increase in hormonal levels, especially in teenagers.

5) Eat foods which are high in fiber.

Another known reason for acne breakouts is indigestion. Eating high-fiber foods is one of the best ways that we can combat indigestion. Indigestion causes toxins to accumulate in our body, resulting in acne. Fiber-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, almonds, oatmeal, and whole wheat bread.

6) Try a brown sugar scrub.

Brown sugar adds moisture to the skin. It has Vitamin B which is an antioxidant that repairs skin damage. It does not only give or add moisture to your skin, but it also retains it. Once your face is damp, you can gently scrub brown sugar on your face. However, you must be careful not to overdo this treatment as it can cause overproduction of oil. Do this treatment two to three times a month.

7) Go make-up free.

Avoid wearing make-up as it can make your pores clogged and can cause blackheads and pimples. If there is really a need to wear make-up, use the water-based type.

Having am acne-free skin contributes to a more glowing and radiant you. Try the above-mentioned natural acne remedies to achieve clear, glowing skin.

To find out about a clinically proven, step-by-step system for permanently curing your acne and achieving lasting clear skin faster than you ever thought possible, click here!

Harvard Scientists Say Coffee Could Halve the Risk of Suicide

Harvard scientists say coffee could halve risk of suicide. A study spanning two decades and surveying 200,000 men and women suggests a protective effect of caffeine.

Drinking several cups of coffee a day could halve the risk of suicide in men and women, scientists from Harvard suggest

In a study published by the Word Journal of Biological Pyschiatry, researchers analysed the caffeine consumption of more than 200,000 people spanning a period of nearly 20 years.

They found that, for both men and women, those who took in 400mg of the stimulant a day – the equivalent of two to three cups of coffee – were statistically 50 per cent less likely to commit suicide. Read more

Walnuts Can Help Slow or Prevent Prostate Cancer Growth

A handful of walnuts every day can help to slow or prevent prostate cancer growth, according to a new study.

Nearly one-quarter of a million men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, accounting for 30,000 deaths from this largely preventable disease. Some forms of prostate cancer are very aggressive, quickly metastasizing to remote area of the body, while other forms remain localized and grow slowly so they never threaten the life of the individual. Prior research studies have demonstrated that cancerous cell growth is promoted by a diet consisting largely of hydrogenated fats and excess sugar, as well exposure to household and environmental pollutants. Read more

Are You Hypoglycemic?

Margaret Durst describes the symptoms of hypoglycemia, and how to control the condition.

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar is an issue that is actually common, particularly in women.

You may have hypoglycemia if:
-You crave sugar and/or caffeine in between meals
.-You eat compulsively when nervous or stressed.
-You are irritable before meals.
-You get shaky, weak, nauseous or light-headed between meals. Read more

Beware of Antiacid Drugs

Prolonged use of antiacid drugs can cause serious health problems, says David Brownstein,
MD.

Proton pump inhibiters (PPI’s) are widely prescribed antacid medications. Examples of PPI’s include: Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, Aciphex, and Protonix. In fact, in 2009, over 21 million U.S. adults were prescribed a PPI and sales of PPI’s grew to over $13 billion globally. PPI’s work by poisoning the stomach’s proton pump. The end result of PPI use is to inhibit stomach acid secretion.

PPI’s are only indicated for a short time period—generally a few weeks. Prolonged use of PPI’s are associated with a host of serious adverse effects including vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anemia, bone fractures, and C. difficile infections. Now we can add heart attacks to the list of problems PPI’s cause. Read more

9 Facts About Gluten

Should you consider eliminating gluten from your diet? Edward Group lists nine facts about gluten to help you make your decision.

Gluten sensitivities and gluten intolerance are on the rise, making gluten a very popular topic. Because it’s a subject with many facets, here are 9 facts for you to consider to make a sound, rational decision as to whether you should monitor, or possibly eliminate gluten from your diet. Read more

The Ojibwa Medicine Man’s Secret Formula

Margaret Durst discusses the healing powers of Essiac against cancer.

Essiac is an herbal recipe with an interesting history. It is a combination of herbs that includes burdock root, slippery elm, sheep sorrel and rhubarb root. This formula has been used clinically to treat cancer.

In the 1890’s, the recipe was given to a Canadian nurse named Rene Caisse by a patient who had gotten it from an Ojibwa medicine man. “Essiac” is Caisse spelled backwards. Over the next eighty years, the formula was used in various forms and various proportions in clinical settings for treating cancer. There were great successes along with many failures, but overall, the formula seemed to work. Read more

Did You Know Vegetables Can Help Prevent Wrinkles?

Did you know that vegetables can help prevent wrinkles by boosting the skin's natural defenses against sun damage? Find out what you need to be eating for soft, smooth skin.

A fountain of youth may be as close as the kitchen, new study findings suggest.

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and unsaturated fats may ward off wrinkles by boosting the skin's natural defenses against sun damage. In an international study of eating patterns and skin aging, investigators found that dark- and fair-skinned people who ate plenty of wholesome foods but passed on sugary confections were less prone to wrinkling. And the effect of diet was consistent from sun-drenched Australia to sun-deprived Sweden.

Some of the skin-smoothing foods included: Read more

8 Ways to Fake a Vitamin Study

Periodically, the mainstream media makes a big deal out of a new "study" that claims to prove that dietary supplements are ineffective, dangerous, or both. Mike Adams reveals how pharmaceutical companies manipulate these studies to get the results they want.

Quackity quack, the quacks are back, and this time they're targeting fish oil supplements, claiming that taking fish oils raises your risk of prostate cancer.

Hogwash. This is just another case of pure fearmongering quackery by the anti-vitamin crowd. Remember: All these people attacking vitamins are the very same people who are on the take from Big Pharma. Remember, too, that companies like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have already been convicted of multiple felony crimes by the U.S. Department of Justice. And today in China, GSK was caught yet again engaging in widespread bribery and criminal fraud. Read more

5 Folk Remedies for Acne

Age old remedies for ailments and skin problems are some of the best treatments at times. They have been passed down from generation to generation for a reason - they work. Remedies for acne can be found among the annals of folk medicine. Although these five folk remedies for acne date back centuries, they really work and have been proven again and again.

1) Aloe

Long valued for its skin healing properties, aloe vera is the soothing gel of a succulent plant. While aloe may not prevent acne from occurring in the first place, it does ease swelling, redness and inflammation and helps heal existing blemishes. Simply rub the gel on the affected area twice a day.

2) Burdock

Burdock tea is one of the oldest folk remedies for acne. Burdock brings blood circulation to the surface of the skin. Increased circulation may help fight the infection and inflammation of acne. Burdock is also one of the folk remedies for acne that contains starch. Starch helps absorb excess oil from the skin. Add one teaspoon of ground, dried burdock root to one cup of boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep for twenty - thirty minutes and then strain. Drink three to four cups daily for one of the best folk remedies for acne.

3) Mung Beans

A Chinese folk remedy for acne is a paste of mung beans applied to the skin. The mung beans are astringent so they draw the excess oil from the skin that causes acne in the first place. This makes mung beans another of the most effective folk remedies for acne. Grind dry mung beans to a powder in a coffee grinder, blender, or food processor. Then mix with warm water to form a paste. Apply to the skin and leave for thirty minutes to several hours. Wipe from the skin using warm water and a soft cloth.

4) Red Clover

Red clover poultices are a popular folk remedy for acne and are still used throughout the United States to treat skin conditions. Red clover thins the oil secretions, making excess oil easier to remove. Cover fresh red clover flowers with water and heat until they are tender. Strain the water from the flowers and press them into a thick mass. Sprinkle the mass with white flour to hold the poultice together. Place the red clover poultice directly on the skin and leave for thirty minutes. The poultice can be used several times per day as one of the mildest folk remedies for acne.

5) Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is an old Gypsy folk remedy for acne. It can be taken as a tea and/or applied directly to the affected area. The astringent properties of stinging nettle help reduce excess oil, making it one of the most effective folk remedies for acne. Add one ounce of dried nettle to one quart of boiling water. Allow the mixture to steep overnight. Strain and drink two to three cups per day. Additonally, you can reheat the tea and apply the warm liquid directly to the skin once or twice per day. This is one of the best folk remedies for acne when the two methods are used together.

One thing that you’ll notice when you try folk remedies is that they sometimes take longer to obtain results. You will need to be patient. However, if you continue using the remedy faithfully, you will see the results you're looking for.


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Could SKIMMED Milk Be Contributing to Obesity Epidemic?

Could skimmed milk be contributing to the obesity epidemic? Low-fat dairy can encourage weight gain, say experts.

For years, people have swapped a creamy pint of whole milk for a watery bottle of skimmed to help boost their weight loss efforts.

But new research has discovered that drinking skimmed milk might in fact be making us bigger, not smaller. Read more

Probiotics - for Life!

Don't be overrun by bad bacteria, yeast, fungi, or parasites. Margaret Durst reveals why probiotics are essential for life.

Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that inhabit our intestines. The average healthy person has 4-5 pounds of these critters in their intestinal tract.

The word “probiotic” means “for life”. Probiotics have several functions that enhance our lives and are essential to good health. These include synthesizing vitamins B complex and K, enhancing immune function by crowding out yeast and parasites, producing enzymes, helping regulate blood cholesterol, improving digestion and colon function, and helping to prevent certain types of cancer.

Probiotics are important because many things can upset the delicate balance in our intestinal tract. These include use of antibiotics, steroids, oral contraceptives, radiation, chlorinated water, refined sugar, poor diet, poor digestion, constipation, stress, etc. Read more

7 Ways to Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally

Stretch marks aren't easy to get rid of, but home remedies do exist that will at least lessen their appearance.

Lost the weight, but not the stretch marks? Up to 90% of women develop stretch marks to some degree during the course of pregnancy, although stretch marks commonly occur on thighs and the butt as well. Striae, as they are called by dermatologists, are caused by tearing of the dermis when skin overstretches its elastic capacity, and commonly occurs any time an individual gains or loses a good deal of weight relatively quickly. It isn’t terribly easy to get rid of stretch marks, but a number of home remedies for stretch marks do exist that will at least lessen their appearance.

Stretch marks generally fade somewhat over time, but rarely disappear completely, and many people are frustrated by their unsightly appearance. There are a number of expensive creams, several invasive dermatological practices, and even surgery as possible ‘solutions’, but before you empty your wallet and subject your skin to lasers, try some of these natural solutions.

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Drinking 4 Cups of Coffee or Tea a Day BETTER Than Not Drinking Any

A new study has found that drinking four cups of coffee or tea a day is better for your cardiovascular health than not drinking any at all.

Drinking four cups of coffee or tea a day may better for you than not drinking any, according to a major new study.

The ten year research, which followed 180,000 people, revealed that caffeine lovers have lower blood pressure levels than those who do not drink caffeine.

It also suggested that those who drank more than four cups a day also had a lower heart rate. Read more

8 Benefits of Elderberries

Elderberries have long been used in natural medicine. Here are eight known benefits of elderberries, plus a recipe.

Elderberries, also known as Sambucus, have been used in natural medicine for decades. These small, dark berries grow on the Elder Tree and have been known to have incredible benefits throughout the body.

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Can Butter in Your Coffee Give You More Energy?

Can butter in your coffee boost energy for sex hours and shrink your waistline?

A new craze is seeing coffee-drinkers blending their morning brew with up to 80 grams (two-thirds of a stick) of butter, in a bid to boost energy levels and promote weight loss.

David Asprey, the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, claims that this concoction is full of healthy fats that will keep your energy levels up 'for six hours if you need it', as well as 'improving cognitive function' and 'shrinking your waistline'. Read more

The 7 Best Herbs for Bad Breath

Stay kissing sweet with these seven herbs for naturally fresh breath.

Whether caused by an easily controlled problem or the result of a more serious condition, you don’t want to live with bad breath. The good news is – you don’t have to. The following seven herbs have been proven to go beyond trying to hide bad breath and help to actually get rid of it. When used, especially together, these herbs help cleanse your mouth and freshen your breath. Read more

Say Cheese

Cheese is a nutritional powerhouse, but avoid the fake stuff, says Joseph Mercola.

If you’re a cheese lover struggling to resist cheese because you’ve heard it’s not good for you, then brace yourself for some really good news. Cheese can be an excellent source of nutrition, a food you may want to include more of in your diet rather than less.

Cheese, especially that made from the milk of grass-pastured animals, is an excellent source of several important nutrients.

One of the most valuable nutrients in cheese is vitamin K2, which the latest scientific studies indicate is even more important to your heart, brain and bones than previously thought. Cheese also provides a cornucopia of vitamins, minerals (including calcium), protein, and fat.

Even if you’re lactose intolerant, there are many cheeses you will likely tolerate just fine. Most of the lactose is removed during the cheesemaking process. Pairing cheese with other foods enhances your absorption of important nutrients.

This article aims to separate fact from myth and will provide guidance on how you can incorporate your favorite cheeses into your daily diet, with joy and gratitude instead of guilt. Read more

The Showgirl Booty Workout

A Las Vegas showgirl demonstrates how to improve the size and shape of your booty.

Angel Porrino, star of Absinthe at Caesar's Palace and mom to a 4-year-old, shows host Judy Greer three simple exercises (no gym required!) that have given her a show-stopping backside and keep her in shape for her busy Las Vegas show schedule. Watch video

Salt Is Good for You

Mark Sisson says the scientific evidence shows that salt is not bad for you, but essential to good health.

Other than saturated fat, I can’t think of a nutrient that’s been so universally maligned and demonized as salt. All the experts hate it and recommend that we get as little of it as possible. They even all seem to have their own little anti-salt slogans. The American Diabetes Association recommends between 2300 and 1500 mg of sodium per day (“Be Sodium Savvy“). The American Heart Association wants you eating less than 1500 mg per day (“Shaking the Salt Habit“) and claims that 97% of young people already eat way too much salt. The other ADA – the American Dietetic Association – also recommends between 2300 and 1500 mg, but their slogan is far inferior (“Slice Your Sodium Intake“). It’s quite the pile-on, isn’t it? Read more

5 Natural and Fast Pain Relief Solutions

You're in pain, and ibuprofen just won't cut it. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, don't agree with your stomach, and you're wary of stronger medications. Fortunately, you have alternatives - natural ones. Here are five natural remedies that may enhance or replace over-the-counter pain remedies, and leave you happier, healthier, and pain free.

Over the counter pain remedies such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen have been the go-to choices for killing pain and/or inflammation fast. But they have their vast array of side effects.

Aspirin has been linked to gastrointestinal problems and ulcers as well hemorrhaging and strokes. Tylenol contains acetaminophen, which is toxic to the liver.

Ibuprofen is an NSAID (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug). Advil and Motrin are common OTC ibuprofen drugs that create side effects such as nausea and dizziness, hypertension, DNA damage, hearing loss, and miscarriage.

Synthetic drugs may offer fast pain relief, but they are risky. There are many effective pain relieving and anti-inflammatory natural remedies that are effective after time, but below are some that offer fast pain relief. Read more

The Iodine Deficiency Epidemic

The iodine deficiency epidemic results in childhood neurological disorders and cancer, says David Brownstein MD.

For nearly 100 years, it has been known that insufficient iodine levels can lead to lowered IQ levels in children. Australian researchers studied whether children born to mothers with mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy have poorer educational outcomes in elementary school as compared to peers whose mothers did not have mild gestational iodine deficiency. All of the children grew up in an “iodine-replete environment”—that means they had access to iodized salt and other dietary sources of iodine which are thought to maintain iodine sufficiency. The children were followed for nine years where they were assessed with standardized tests.

The researchers found that nine years later, as compared to children of mothers who did not have mild iodine deficiency in pregnancy, mildly iodine-deficient pregnant women’s children experienced significant reductions in spelling, grammar and English literacy. Read more

Are You Alkaline or Acidic?

Are you alkaline or acidic? Acidic is dangerous. Become alkaline with these five foods, says Elizabeth Renter.

We’ve all heard the term pH balance before, but do you know what it actually means? The pH scale is one that measures the acidity or alkalinity of something. In the case of alkaline foods, we are concerned with the pH of your body. Eating certain foods may affect this measurement, which can lead to several potentially negative health effects.

Ph levels are measured on a scale of 0 to 14. 7.0 is considered neutral; 0 is completely acidic, and 14 is completely alkaline. Your blood needs to be slightly alkaline, with a pH somewhere between 7.35 and 7.45. Generally, your body adjusts its pH levels automatically, keeping your blood right within that target area. However, some argue that many of today’s processed and unhealthy foods are acid-forming and throw off that natural balance.

Too much acid, and your body begins to experience some negative health effects including: fatigue, dental issues, compromised immune function, pain and inflammatory conditions, and even premature aging. By eating foods that are alkaline-producing, you are not depending on your body to balance the acidity, and therefore can avoid some of these health problems.

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The Dirty Side of Wheat

The wheat we eat today is not the same wheat that our grandparents ate. It has been modified beyond recognition. Mike D. reveals the dirty side of wheat.

Introduction

A month or so back, I went to a local spa to have a back massage; my left shoulder was bothering me. The therapist, Don, and I talked a bit and he asked what medications I was on; I told him. I told him that one of my goals was to get off those medicines by diet but I was having a difficult time with it. He spoke of a book written by Dr. William Davis, Wheat Belly. Don explained that Dr. Davis, a cardiologist, had found that eliminating wheat from one’s diet could reverse many of today’s medical problems. He has well over 2,000 patients as proof.

So I bought a copy of the book and read it immediately. I could not believe what I was reading; I had the solution in my hand. So I implemented the wheat-free diet about a month ago and can state that this works; I have dropped my blood sugar count by 19 points, some 17% in one month. I have taken myself off the Metformin that my doctor had prescribed; my blood sugars are now well within the normal ranges.

So how does this work? Read more

Protect Your Heart with CoQ10 and Vitamin B6

New research has found that two simple nutrients, vitamin B6 and CoQ10, can improve the health of your heart.

If you're looking for ways to improve the health of your heart, don't overlook the dramatic impact of two simple nutrients: vitamin B6 and CoQ10.

In a controlled study published in the journal Nutrition Research in October 2012, researchers from Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan measured blood levels of vitamin B6 and CoQ10 in 89 healthy controls and 45 people with coronary artery disease (CAD, defined as at least 50 percent stenosis of one major coronary artery). The researchers found that participants with CAD had significantly lower levels of both chemicals than healthy participants. Read more

Chamomile: The Anti-Cancer Tea

Chamomile tea fights cancer, new research suggests. A chemical contained in chamomile tea takes away the superpowers in the disease's cells

A cup of camomile tea could help ward off cancer, researchers say.

The tea contains a chemical, apigenin, which takes away some of the ‘superpowers’ of cancer cells.

Scientists at Ohio State University found apigenin can block the ability of breast cancer cells to live far longer than normal cells, halting their spread and making them more sensitive to drug therapy. Read more

Take SAMe to Feel Better All Over

Want to feel better all over? A powerful SAM-e supplement can help joints, liver, mood, and much more, says Margaret Durst.

SAMe is a biological compound that is found in every cell in the human body. It is important because it plays a key role in methylation which is a process that activates more than a hundred different processes in the body – from preserving joint health, protecting against heart disease, and producing neurotransmitters such as serotonin.

The average adult makes about 6 to 8 grams of SAMe per day. Most of this is made in the liver where it works to detoxify the body of poisons such as drugs, alcohol, heavy metals, pesticides and solvents. Numerous research studies have found that raising the level of SAMe in the body helps to reduce the age related biological processes that result in diseases such as depression, osteoarthritis and liver disorders.

Research has shown that SAMe stimulates cartilage to grow which is a component in reversing osteoarthritis. Cartilage is the spongy cushion between the bone and the joint which gradually deteriorates in osteoarthritis. Also SAMe has been shown to reverse damage in the synovial fluid in the joints caused by factors common in rheumatoid arthritis. Read more

6 Natural Sleep Apnea Treatments

Sleep apnea is a condition where you momentarily pause breathing, or have very shallow breathing, for a short time while you are asleep. There are several natural sleep apnea treatments you can try before submitting to medical procedures.

Affecting an estimated 18 million Americans, sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing during the night. An estimated two to four percent of Americans are affected by sleep apnea and don’t know it, and whether you know you have apnea or not, you are at an increased risk of everything from strokes to diabetes. Knowing how to treat your apnea could potentially save your life. Other good news? There are natural sleep apnea treatments you can use. Read more

9 of Nature's Most Powerful Multi-Use Remedies

Ethan A. Huff lists nine of nature's most powerful multi-use remedies that have played a prominent role in traditional medicine.

Herbal medicine has been around for centuries, and it just so happens to have a much more comprehensive track record of success than conventional medicine, which more often than not comes with nasty side effects. And while it may not serve the interests of the pharmaceutical cartel, modern science continues to uncover the vast health benefits associated with natural herbs and plants, many of which are freely available at grocery and health food stores, as well as farmers markets and local farm stands, depending on where you live.

Here are nine of nature's most powerful multi-use remedies that have played a prominent role in traditional medicine: Read more

Best Foods for Stronger bones

Eat some of these foods daily for stronger bones.

Are You Suffering from Excessive Electricity?

Electron deficiency might be an underlying cause of most chronic diseases, says Joseph Mercola.

For thousands of years, Eastern civilizations have used forms of energy medicine to unblock and regulate energy channels in the body. For example, acupuncture has a long history of success in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The West has been slow to embrace energy medicine, holding a more biochemical view of the human body, as opposed to “the body electric.”

Hold a stethoscope to your body and you’ll hear a lot of electrical chatter. Your nervous system communicates using electricity (i.e., movement of electrons), receiving and transmitting electrical signals throughout your body. Most of your biological processes are electrical. Read more

Myopia Caused by Lack of Sunlight

Children who play outside have better eyesight than those who spend more time indoors. Studies have found that children exposed to the least amount of daylight had elongated eyeballs, which causes myopia.

Children who spend more time playing outside are less likely to suffer from short-sightedness.

Two new studies have added to the body of evidence that daylight plays an important role in preventing the condition.

It is not known why daylight is important but some experts believe levels of the brain chemical dopamine play a role. High levels of dopamine in the eyeball have been associated with a lower risk of short-sightedness. Read more

How to Make Dr. Axe's Secret Detox Drink

This secret detox drink will help your body burn fat, lose weight, and reverse diabetes.

Another Reason to Eat Berries

A new study has found that berries benefit the brain by clearing the accumulation of toxic proteins.

Berries could play an important role in clearing the accumulation of toxic proteins in the brain, according to a new study in mice.

The research, presented at the Experimental Biology 2013 meeting, showed that the brains of rats that consumed berries for two months were better protected against radiation, which is meant to induce accelerated aging in the mice. Read more

Would You Like to Lose Weight?

Would you like to lose weight? Then it's time for a spring cleaning, says Margaret Durst.

Spring Cleaning. Now is the time. If you would like to be healthier or would like to lose weight, a cleanse would be a fabulous place to start. Cleansing helps the body get rid of harmful toxins so that it runs more effectively and efficiently.

Cleansing is the antidote for the American diet. A clean body has more energy; it sleeps better, thinks more clearly, digests and assimilates food efficiently, looks better and has fewer health problems. A cleanse is also a good way to jump start a diet. Read more

9 Foods That Can Help Reduce High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is  a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but drugs are not the only way to treat the condition. P.F. Louis lists nine food that can help reduce high blood pressure.

High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension is considered a high risk factor for heart attacks and strokes as well as kidney failure. Many have high BP, but most don't know as it doesn't usually have its own symptoms. Read more

10 Obstacles to Losing Weight (And How to Overcome Them)

Mark Sisson lists ten psychological hurdles keeping you from losing weight (and how to overcome them).

A few weeks back, I discussed nine (more) reasons you might not be losing the weight you want, and I got a lot of responses. Those were mostly “physical” reasons grounded in physiological terms we usually use to describe weight loss or gain. In other words, they were the ones you expect, things like eating too little and tanking the metabolism, suffering from “hidden stress,” disordered eating, or training too hard with inadequate nutrition. Today, I’m doing something a bit different. Instead of couching everything in the body, I’m focusing more on the ways in which our minds (which, of course, are part of the body, but we typically separate the two in common parlance) trip us up and prevent us from losing weight.

Let’s jump into it. Read more

Get Reiief from Arthritis and Inflammatory Pain

Paul Fassa says that you can get relief from arthritis and inflammatory pain with these six foods and herbs.

We’ve been conditioned to accept pharmaceutical prescriptions from doctors or to buy over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals for pain relief. Some prescriptions can be addictive and all of them have unhealthy, and sometimes dangerous side effects. Many of these drugs are taken to treat some type of inflammatory-related pain, especially that stemming from arthritis. But there are plenty of foods and herbs that can be taken or used to relieve this arthritic, inflammatory-related pain. Read more

Are Women Better Off Without Their Bras?

Do women need bras? A French study says brassieres are a "false necessity."

Women who go braless may actually have the right idea, new research suggests.

According to the results of a 15-year study in France published Wednesday, bras provide no benefits to women and may actually be harmful to breasts over time. Read more

Want To Look Years Younger?

Face yoga specialist Danielle Collins has created a 20-minute daily program that is a natural face lift.

Let’s face it: your body can be toned through regular exercise, but if you want to keep a youthful visage, it’s Botox or surgery, right?

Wrong, says Danielle Collins, the Face Yoga expert, who has created a 20-minute programme to be carried out daily, six times a week. Danielle has drawn together massage, acupressure, yoga and facial exercises to give a “safe anti-ageing results – a natural face lift”. Read more

Can Your Diet Cause Depression?

Margaret Durst reveals the cause of the carb cravings that sabotage your health and wellness.

Serotonin is the brain chemical that makes us feel happy and content. It also helps us sleep soundly at night. When we eat a wholesome meal, the body is notified through the release of serotonin that we are well fed, helping us feel content and satisfied. A lack of serotonin causes depression, anxiety, insomnia and food cravings. From a nutritional standpoint, a lack of serotonin is frequently a result of food reactions. Read more

Milk Thistle Is a Natural Medicine

Milk thistle is an herb with many medicinal uses, according to Dr. David Jockers.

Milk thistle is a flowering plant that is part of the daisy family. It gets its name from its bristly and prickly nature and the "milky" sap that oozes out of the plant. The leaves, fruits and seeds of milk thistle have been used for centuries as a natural medicine. Milk thistle is one of the world's most powerful liver detoxifying agents.

Milk thistle was used by medical herbalists in the late 19th century to treat varicose veins and liver, spleen and kidney disorders. Today, it is primarily used to improve the function of the liver, kidneys and gastrointestinal system. Many individuals have seen dramatic improvement using milk thistle for health issues such as psoriasis, menstrual problems, jaundice and poor circulation. Read more

How to Make Herbal Creams

This video explains how to make herbal creams.

Walnuts Cut Diabetes Risk by One Quarter

Eating walnuts just two or three times a week can reduce the risk of type two diabetes by a almost a quarter, according to new research.

A study of nearly 140,000 women in the US shows regular helpings of a small portion of nuts can have a powerful protective effect against a disease that is threatening to become a global epidemic.

Women who consumed a 28 gramme packet of walnuts at least twice a week were 24 per cent less likely to develop type two diabetes than those who rarely or never ate them. Read more

High-Protein Breakfast Keeps You Slim

Eating a high-protein breakfast will help keep you slim, says Amanda Williams.

A high protein breakfast of eggs and steak could help you stay slim and stop dieters snacking at night, scientists say.

Experts at the University of Missouri have found that a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and reduces unhealthy snacking on high-fat or high-sugar foods in the evening. Read more

3 Essential Building Blocks for Neurotransmitters

Your body can't make them, so you'll have to take them, says Margaret Durst.

Taurine, tryptophan and tyrosine are three amino acids that begin with the letter ‘T’. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. They are classified as essential if they cannot be made by the body on its own and must be acquired through the diet. They are classified as non-essential if the body can make them. However, we can become deficient in the non-essential amino acids if we do not take in the nutrients necessary to make them. Read more

Beet Juice: A Red Nutritional Goldmine

Beet juice boosts endurance, lowers blood pressure, fights cancer, and more, says Roger Dobson.

With its sweet, earthy taste and ruby-red interior, beetroot is a favourite of foodies, but there’s far more to it than that.

We explain how the secret weapon of sports stars increases fitness and can help stave off cancer...

HALE AND HEARTY

The majority of beetroot’s benefits stem from the unusually high levels of nitrates it contains – gram for gram it possesses about 20 times more than most other vegetables.

Nitrates have suffered a bad reputation because of their use as a food additive.

Animal experiments had linked their commercial use to cancer and in the Sixties the World Health Organisation set upper limits on their use. However, recent studies have shown that nitrates in beetroot lower blood pressure. Read more

Rev Up Your Fat-Burning

To rev up your fat-burning, avoid doing this one thing before lunch.

Is it a good idea to “starve” yourself just a little bit each day? The evidence suggests that yes, avoiding eating around the clock could have a very beneficial impact on your health and longevity.

What we’re talking about here is generally referred to as intermittent fasting, which involves timing your meals to allow for regular periods of fasting. Read more

What to Do if Natural Breast Enlargement Has Not Worked

Natural breast enlargement has worked for many thousands of women all over the world. However, despite all of the success stories, some women try natural breast enlargement methods, but don't achieve the results they were looking for. If natural breast enlargement works, why didn't it work for them?

Nothing works for everybody, including surgery or medications. That being said, women who have tried and failed should ask themselves some questions. The answers may give them a clue as to where they may have gone wrong.

Did you follow the instructions?

This can mean a couple of different things. First of all, did you do the methods or techniques correctly? If you don't seem to be getting results, go back and check the instructions to make sure you're following them.

If you're following a program, did you follow the complete program, or did you add or subtract parts of it or mix and match other methods and techniques that you knew about? You can do that, of course, but when you do, your results may vary. You can't blame the program for not working if you didn't follow it.

Did you do enough?

You don't have to use several methods in order to grow bigger breasts. Women have increased their breast size using only herbs, or breast massage, or hypnosis. If you are young or have a modest goal of increasing your breasts a cup size, then using one method may be enough. However, if you are older, or you want to increase your breasts more than a cup size, you may need to use more than one method in order to provide enough stimulation for breast growth.

Did you give your program enough time to work?

Natural breast enlargement has advantages over breast augmentation surgery, but instant results isn't one of them. Natural breast enlargement is safe, cheap, and effective, but it takes some time and effort. Inconsistency in following your program or quitting because you haven't improved a condition you've had for years in a month or two is a major cause of failure.

Did you follow a healthy lifestyle?

You cannot expect your body to do something extraordinary, such as grow bigger breasts, if you're abusing it. It's less about becoming a diet or exercise fantatic than it's about avoiding junk food, smoking, excessive drinking, or other bad habits. If your lifestyle hurts your body, it may not be able to use natural breast enlargement herbs or breast massage to grow bigger breasts. Take care of your body, and it will take care of you.

What if you discover that you made one or more of the above mistakes? You could just give up and resign yourself to having small breasts the rest of your life, or go under the surgeon's knife. However, a better choice would be to correct your mistakes and start over. As the saying goes, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

If you've ever felt self conscious about the size of your breasts, you are not alone. To find out about the natural breast enlargement methods that can increase your breast size by up to two cups, naturally and without surgery, click here!

Can You Starve Cancer Cells?

Can you starve cancer cells? Glucose is their fuel, so cut out the carbs and eat healthy fat instead, says Joseph Mercola.

To some, a ketogenic diet amounts to nothing less than a drug-free cancer treatment. The diet calls for eliminating carbohydrates, replacing them with healthy fats and protein.

The premise is that since cancer cells need glucose to thrive, and carbohydrates turn into glucose in your body, then cutting out carbs literally starves the cancer cells. Additionally, low protein intake tends to minimize the mTOR pathway, which accelerates cell proliferation.

This type of diet, in which you replace carbs with moderate amounts of high quality protein and high amounts of beneficial fat, is what I recommend for everyone, whether you have cancer or not. It’s simply a diet that will help optimize your weight and health overall, as eating this way will help you convert from carb burning mode to fat burning. Read more

The Lemon Detox Diet: A Recipe That Really Works

Spring is the traditional season for detoxification, and the lemon detox diet's effectiveness has made it a popular option for spring cleaning of the body.

Ever since Beyonce Knowles was associated with the Lemon Detox diet, there has been a surge of interest in this particular program. Also known as the Master Cleanse, this detox diet has been around for almost 50 years and has seen variations on its recipe and program. It's effectivity in breaking down built up toxins in the body while contributing to short term weight loss has made it a popular option for a spring detox. Read more

Nature's Antidepressants: Nutrition for Mental Health

Daisy Luther reveals how to improve mental health through nutrition.

... Psychiatric drugs can cause many horrible side effects, some of which are worse than the original condition they were intended to treat. In fact, there is a very clear link between psychiatric medications and the violent actions of the “mass shooters” over the past few years. In many cases, these drugs are harmful and unnecessary. Read more

Time for Spring Cleaning? The Top 10 Detox Herbs

Time for spring cleaning? The top ten herbs for detox can help, says Edward Group.

Today I want to explore ten of the best detox herbs used to cleanse various organs and systems of the body. Most of these herbs have been part of the medicinal lexicon for hundreds, if not thousands, of years and are known across many cultures and borders to help with various ailments and health conditions. Due to their long history, popularity, and reported effectiveness, some of these herbs are also active ingredients in some of our most effective body cleansing products. Read more

More Evidence: Vitamin C DOES Protect Against Colds

Mainstream medicine and the mainstream media keep trying to deny it, but more evidence shows that Vitamin C does protect against colds.

By the time he died in 1994, Linus Pauling had long been branded a “quack” by mainstream medicine and much of the mainstream media. Why? Because he advocated the use of vitamin C to treat many diseases, including the common cold. He claimed the medical establishment had long ignored important studies by respected scientists who provided evidence of vitamin C’s disease-fighting properties.

Now, in a review of multiple placebo-controlled vitamin C studies, scientists at the University of Helsinki have found evidence that backs up what Dr. Pauling was saying decades ago. Bottom line: once again, it appears clear that vitamin C could well be a powerful source to avoid or shorten colds — especially in people under heavy physical stress. Read more

Better Than Vitamin C?

Axtaxanthin is the most potent antioxidant nature has to offer, says Joseph Mercola.

A little-known carotenoid called astaxanthin is now believed to be the most potent antioxidant nature has to offer. Astaxanthin's benefits are so numerous, I've written several articles to cover its many activities, from UV-radiation protection, to eye- and heart health, to improved athletic performance.

It is one of the very few supplements I recommend to virtually everyone, for its overall health benefits. It's really one of the most profoundly beneficial supplements I've ever encountered.

In terms of antioxidant power or potency, astaxanthin is 550 times stronger than vitamin E, and 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C! Read more

Fix Indigestion without Antacids and Acid Blockers

Fix indigestion without antacids and acid blockers, which just make it worse, says Margaret Durst.

Indigestion – From gas and bloating to acid reflux – if you have it, you want to get rid of it. But don’t fall for something that just gets rid of the symptoms, look to address the underlying cause.

Most indigestion is the result of insufficient enzymes and/or insufficient stomach acid. The most common remedy is some sort of acid blocker that makes proper digestion impossible. Antacids and acid blockers perpetuate the problems of indigestion. They neutralize or block stomach acid, preventing the stomach from digesting food. A vicious cycle is then set up since more acid is needed to digest the food; so, more acid is then produced in the stomach, then more antacid is needed, then the stomach produces more acid, etc. Read more

The Real-Life Fountain of Youth

Joseph Mercola reveals how intermittent fasting and exercise keep your body young.

... Exercise is one of the “golden tickets” to preventing disease and slowing the aging process.

One reason for this is because exercise is one of the most effective ways to regain insulin and leptin sensitivity and reverse insulin and leptin-resistance, which is a key to staying healthy as you get older.

But another reason why exercise is sometimes regarded as a real-life fountain of youth is because, when done intensely, it boosts your body's natural production of human growth hormone (HGH), a synergistic, foundational biochemical that addresses the serious muscle loss and atrophy that typically occurs with aging.

Intermittent fasting has many of the same benefits, including dramatically boosting HGH and optimizing insulin- and leptin sensitivity, which I’ll discuss more toward the end of this article. Read more

Natural Breast Enlargement: Frequently Asked Questions

Over the past several years, I've written enough articles on natural breast enlargement to fill a book. Some of the questions in the hundreds of comments and emails that I've answered about them are asked so frequently, that I thought putting them in an article might be helpful to readers.

My current bust size is _____. I want to increase to specific bust size by a certain date. Give me a program to do that. Please reply ASAP!

My articles on natural breast enlargement provide sufficient information to design a program that meets your specific needs. If you prefer not to read my articles and create your own program, I recommend the Boost Your Bust program.

I don't want to follow one (or more) of your recommendations because they are too inconvenient (or time-consuming, expensive, etc.). Can I do something different and get the same results as I would if I followed your recommendations?

I don't know. Maybe, maybe not.

My bust size is _____. How long will it take to increase to specific bust size?

I don't know. Every woman is different. Many women notice visible results within a month, but to reach your goal may take several months.

Will my results be permanent?

The longer your breasts remain at their new size, the more likely they will stay that size. That means do not completely stop your natural breast enlargement program as soon as you reach your goal. You can reduce the amount of breast massage or herbs or switch herbs, but don't stop completely for several months at least. Even then, I would recommend doing breast massage regularly since it's good for you anyway. Also, if you used breast enlargement hypnosis CDs as part of your program, your results are more likely to stay permanently because your subconscious mind has been reprogrammed.

Do I have to use the massage oil recommended in your article Increase a Cup Size in 30 Days with Breast Massage?

No, you can use any oil or lotion. The primary purpose of the oil or lotion is to make the hands move more smoothly over the breasts.

My breasts are sore after doing breast massage. Is that a sign that they're growing?

No, it's a sign that you're massaging too hard. Your breasts will move when you massage, but breast massage shouldn't hurt either during or after.

Am I too old for natural breast enlargement?

You can improve at any age although as you get older, results may be slower.

Am I too young for natural breast enlargement?

Breast massage is healthful for any age. However, I wouldn't recommend adding herbs until you're old enough to be certain that your natural breast development is finished. Why use something you may not need?

Will a specific product work to enlarge my breasts?

I don't know. Maybe, maybe not. I recommend breast-enlarging herbs so that you know exactly what you're taking and how much.

A website about natural breast enlargement says something different than what you say. What about that?

I don't comment on what other websites say. I present the information that I know.  Make your own judgment about which is true.

Where can I find your other articles about natural breast enlargement?

Click on the "Articles" tab beneath the blog header.

Baking Soda: An Unlikely Home Cancer Remedy

Baking soda is a natural remedy par excellence: it fights cancer, staves off colds and flu, and can even treat radiation poisoning, according to Danica Collins.

Did you know…that baking soda has been shown to fight cancer, stave off colds and flu, and even treat radiation poisoning…all for just pennies a day?

Vernon Johnston has a very important question for you: “do you want to live?” That was the question he asked himself when he was diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer in 2008.

His answer was a resounding “yes!” Despite the fact that the doctor who diagnosed his cancer told him there were no treatment options, Johnston is still alive today, thanks to sodium bicarbonate, more commonly known as baking soda. Read more

Male German Soldiers Develop Breasts from Drill Training

This bizarre story confirms why breast massage is an effective means of natural breast enlargement.

A group of male German soldiers are experiencing an extremely bizarre health ailment – growing unexpected new body parts.

The highly ranked military guards battalion, known for performing drill demonstrations at major events, are growing breasts on just one side of their bodies, Medical Daily reported.

The soldiers – part of the Wachbataillon unit – are suffering from a condition called one-sided gynecomastia, and it’s a result of how the soldiers are performing their drills.  Seventy-four percent of the soldiers have been diagnosed with gynecomastia, after complaining of growths on the left side of their bodies. Read more

Nature's Tamiflu: Elderberry Extract

Forget dangerous, ineffective flu shots. Choose the natural remedy elderberry, says Daisy Luther.

The most important weapon against influenza that you can add to your herbal arsenal is elderberry extract.

Whether you are concerned with the seasonal flu or the potential of a deadly strain of influenza becoming pandemic, elderberry extract is a vital addition to your vault of flu remedies.

Unlike the highly touted flu shot, black elderberry has actually been conclusively proven to be effective. It is one of the few natural remedies that has been written up in the medical journals. The studies I’m listing here are based on black elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra L) - name brand Sambucol.

According to PubMed: Read more

The Easiest, Cheapest Way to Stay Healthy

You can't ask for a better natural remedy than this - cheap, easy, and best of all, effective.

An easy action that takes just 20 seconds can cut your risk for catching a cold, flu or other contagious diseases by up to 51 percent, recent studies show. And if everyone made it a regular habit, one million deaths a year would be prevented, according to the Centers for Disease Control, which calls this habit the single most important way to avoid spreading infection. Read more

Doctors Don't Warn Men about Penis-Shrinking Cancer Treatments

Doctors are not warning men about the potential side effect of a smaller penis from prostate cancer treatments, says Sherry Baker, even though it is well-known among physicians and surgeons.

Imagine you are a man diagnosed with prostate cancer and, like countless other patients, you receive certain treatments. When you are through with the therapy, you notice a physical change that your doctor never mentioned could happen. Your penis seems to be decidedly smaller. In fact, it's so much smaller that the change in size interferes with your intimate relationships.

However, a shrinking penis would certainly be a side effect doctors would have mentioned before starting prostate cancer treatment, right? So this perception of a smaller penis must simply be the result of a psychological or emotional problem, correct? Wrong. Read more

The 10 Healthiest Foods

How many of these ten superfoods recommended by Joseph Mercola are you eating?

Does your health food repertoire consist of salads, baked chicken and broccoli? Are you looking for a way to add some excitement to your meals while maximizing their nutritional punch?

There's absolutely no need to be bored when eating healthy, but many believe this to be the case because they are missing out on some of the tastiest and healthiest options of all.

I encourage you to peruse the list below to take advantage of some of the healthiest foods on earth. Before we can talk about the best foods, we need to perform some nutrition "mythbusting" and address two major dietary myths that have permeated Western culture for decades:

1. Fat is bad for you – especially saturated fat
2. All microorganisms are dangerous Read more