How to Get Rid of Dandruff Naturally
Dandruff is the most common scalp disorder globally, which affects almost half of all people before the age of puberty, and usually, but not always subsides in people over the age of 50, with both genders affected equally. Research shows that keratinocytes, or surface skin cells that produce keratin, the main fibrous protein forming the…
Are Microwaves Dangerous?
Though microwaves have existed since the end of the Second World War, people are still debating whether or not they are dangerous. According to US government estimates, around 90% of all households in the US have at least one microwave But what about their safety? Let’s look at the real effects of microwave ovens and…
How to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk and Ensure Low PSA Levels
The prostate gland is an essential male reproductive system gland, and its disorders can affect a man’s quality of life and health. PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, is a type of protein made by healthy cells in the prostate, but it is also made by cancer cells in the prostate. For this reason, higher PSA levels…
How to Keep your Blood Sugar Levels Under Control Naturally
According to the World Health Organization’s report from 2016, around 422 million people worldwide have diabetes. At present, diabetes is considered one of the most common diseases, and its levels are progressively on the rise. One study from the U.S. shows that 38% of people are classified as pre-diabetic. Together with people suffering from diabetes,…
Is Wine Healthy or Not?
For over a decade, wine has been a hot topic when it comes to its health benefits or the lack thereof. Wine is an essential beverage in many cultures and has even been used as a medicine in some cultures. But there are some changes in the industry in the past few years. After 24…
7 Tips to Get Your Kids To Eat More Vegetables
Any parent who understands the importance of consuming vegetables has probably met with a child’s objection at the dinner table. I personally know that it is not easy to get some kids to eat vegetables… Sometimes you may find greens hidden under their plates or some zucchini under the table, or worse, the child refuses…
The Health and Anti-Aging Benefits of NAD+
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+ for short, is a molecule that is found inside all of our cells. NAD+ controls many key processes in the body, including energy metabolism, cell survival. [1, 2] Some of the key roles of NAD+ include: Fixing damaged DNA Part of the stress response Enabling the body’s natural internal clock…
How to Heal Acne Through Diet and Supplements
Acne is undoubtedly a big nuisance for most people at some stage in their life. Research tells us that about 80% of people will have acne at some point in life, most commonly, but not solely, between the ages of 11 to the age of 30. [1] The causes of acne vulgaris are many: hormones,…
How to Improve Kidney Disease Naturally
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease affecting the kidneys. It causes irreparable damage to the kidneys and affects some 30 million people in the United States. This disease represents a public health issue due to its high prevalence and high impact on peoples morbidity and mortality levels [1,2]. As CKD progresses, especially in…
Are Air Fryers Really a Healthy Alternative?
We all love fried foods; this is part of human evolution. Fried foods provide lots of fat, which, in prehistoric times, were essential for our survival. But what about eating these fats in modern times? We know that the high temperatures used for frying food induce oxidation of cholesterol. Cholesterol oxidation products are formed which…
7 Tasty, Healthy and Easy to Prepare Breakfasts
If you’re not already aware, regular and healthy breakfasts are essential for your health. However, many people rarely eat healthy breakfasts, and some don’t even eat breakfast at all. Eating a healthy, whole-food, and plant-based breakfast is the first step to support your health, especially in combating all weight issues and diabetes. Every year, when…
How to Treat Nail Fungus Naturally
Nail fungus is a widespread condition which can affect anyone. The disease affects both toenails and fingernails. It starts small, as either white or yellow spots under the tips of your nails. Then the fungus begins to spread further and can cause your nails to lose color, thicken, and even crack and crumble at the…
Kombucha – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Kombucha tea is a black or green tea that has become popular in the Western world due to the functional medicine movement. People usually use it for the health benefits that it is claimed to have. In this article, I will talk about everything good about Kombucha, but also the negative aspects. More on Kombucha …
How to Avoid or Heal from Chronic Pain Naturally
Chronic pain is undoubtedly a difficult thing to live with, no matter where in the body the pain is located. Chronic pain is also very prevalent among the global population. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, some 1.5 billion people around the world suffer from chronic pain. This means that 20% of the…
Garlic for Weight Loss and 10 Other Health Benefits
As early as ancient times, people have recognized how beneficial garlic is for our general health and well-being. Even Hippocrates used garlic when he treated people for a wide variety of health problems and conditions. [1] Today, thanks to extensive research, we know that dietary factors play a vital role in the development of various…