Health and wellness articles from a Health Science perspective
There are so many diets to choose from. What is a diet anyway? By definition, it is the kind of food that a person habitually eats. However, it’s also a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons. There is an endless number of special diets […]
The media has been buzzing about a recent study that says that skin cancer deaths among men have soared in wealthy nations since 1985. It suggests that men are “less likely to protect themselves from the sun” or heed public health warnings. QUICK! EVERYONE PANIC AND GRAB THE SUNSCREEN! Or don’t! I’m not a scientist, but […]
Are you one of the millions that suffer from sinus infections? Looking for a sinus infection remedy? If so, I have great news – well… at least for some of you. I used to suffer from sinus infections as well. Sinus infections are a thing of the past for me… thanks to what I am […]
That’s right! Nicotine is not the devil. Let’s be honest with ourselves; everything comes with a certain level of risk. For instance, going to a doctor for care could wind up killing you, driving a car is more dangerous than handling a firearm, high school sports kill more U.S. citizens than terrorists do, binge drinking […]
So a question has been raised about Colloidal Silver, and I have once again been asked about my opinion on it. This post is a conversational response – it’s not some technical entry. I’m merely responding to questions and statements posed in another thread about the topic, and I am doing so as requested. I […]
Most Americans are oblivious to what a “good diet” really is. Many confuse edible with food. As a result, nutrient deficiencies are becoming more common. In fact, the standard American diet is filled with sugar and is primarily refined or processed junk. This is NOT real food. These types of foods lack the nutrients our […]
Have you heard of yarrow before? In Greek mythology, Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, is said to have used yarrow to prevent and heal his wounds. This is why yarrow’s many Latin names reflect the name Achilles – Achillea borealis, Achillea lanulosa, Achillea magna, Achillea millefolium, etc., etc. A powerful name for […]
Sometimes you just need a refund. Imagine that you noticed that the tires on your car were getting bald. Your car was not driving well as a result. So you went to the one person you knew could help get you fixed up and back out on the road safely; a mechanic. You go to […]
In light of some of the recent news about firearms and other major causes of death, I thought I would take a little bit to dig into some of the recent data and see what (if anything) has changed since last year. Referencing sources such as the FBI, the CDC, and peer-reviewed journals, I have […]
The New York Times has reported a sharp rise in colorectal cancers in adults as young as their 20s and 30s. Citing a new study from the American Cancer Society that analyzed cancer incidence by birth year, they say that cancer rates have been increasing for every generation born since 1950. Oddly enough, they suggest […]
