5 Plants That Relieve Inflammation (Video)
5 plants that relieve inflammation (with the Health Ranger):
Do mushrooms spur happiness? Study shows ‘magic’ fungi relieves chronic depression, reviving feelings of optimism
Magic mushrooms may be the magic cure for depression. According to a short study involving 12 participants, the psychedelic drug could help mitigate symptoms of depression, even among those in which conventional treatment options have proven ineffective. All 12 patients involved in the pilot project, headed by Imperial College London, reported an improvement in their Read More
After a drunk driver’s escapade with a tree stuck in the front of her car went viral, what’s the truth about safety: Weed vs. Alcohol
A story recently went viral about an Illinois woman who was caught driving around with a 15-ft. tree lodged into the hood of her car. The woman was so intoxicated that she continued along her way despite the vehicle’s airbags being deployed and the giant tree sticking out of her car. She was eventually stopped Read More
How Big Pharma is Controlling Your Health Care (Video)
Dr. Michael Farley discusses what he calls his ‘grave reservations’ about big pharma’s control when it comes to doctors and your healthcare. Find out what first hand things he’s seen. You’ll be shocked at some of the things he’s seen and how much control the FDA and pharmaceutical companies have in this country. You might Read More
Doctors look to alternative treatments like medicinal cannabis as World Cancer Day approaches
World Cancer Day is rapidly approaching as more and more scientists seek natural alternatives that can fight cancer, without damaging healthy cells. One alternative that has received considerable attention in the last year is medicinal cannabis. It’s been known for years that marijuana can help ease the symptoms of the disease, but there is a Read More
Australia attempts to enact scientific dictatorship at universities by banishing alternative medicine courses
Self-proclaimed advocates of “science-based” medicine are hard at work trying to eliminate government funding for any form of medical education or treatment that is not conventional in nature. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a new lobbying group of 400 “doctors, medical researchers, and scientists” – collectively known as “Friends of Science in Medicine” (FSM) Read More
Meditation really does relieve pain, study shows
A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that participants who practiced mindfulness meditation experienced greater pain relief than their placebo-receiving counterparts. This is especially significant because placebo trials are the gold standard when it comes to determining the efficacy of clinical and pharmacological treatments. Fadel Zeidan, PhD., assistant professor at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Read More
Alternative to antibiotics found in vitamin C
In the United States, at least two million people are infected with antibiotic resistant bacteria each year. Alarmingly, 23,000 of those cases prove to be fatal. This can all be traced to the overuse of antibiotics, both in medical treatment and in our food supply. Despite the growing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, called “superbugs,” our reliance on antibiotics has Read More
Scientific research backs traditional Chinese treatment of diabetes
A collaborative study shows than an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine may help to control diabetes type II. The product’s name is berberine, and it’s found in the roots and bark of a number of plants used for many purposes, like wound healing. The Chinese have also documented its ability to lower blood sugar. Read More
Why your pet deserves a holistic veterinarian
Treating health problems with a barrage of pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines and even surgeries isn’t the only option for humans, so why should it be for your pet? Research continues to emerge illustrating the harmful and often unintended side effects of many conventional medical treatments, which are costly to the consumer and bad for the environment, Read More
