This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in the body and cause various health problems. It is commonly found in seafood, dental fillings, and industrial pollution. Once mercury enters the body,...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links Intestinal parasites are microscopic organisms that can live inside your body and cause a variety of health problems. They are usually transmitted through contaminated food or water, poor hygiene, or contact with infected...
Your kidneys are a pair of small bean-shaped organs located in the middle of your back which also just happen to be one of the most important organs responsible for detoxing the body. The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood to form urine. If your kidneys were not able to do their job...
Spicy food-lovers have yet another reason to celebrate. You may have already heard about the amazing health benefits of jalapeno peppers, but the goodness doesn’t stop there. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that regularly eating chili peppers can decrease your risk of death from heart disease...
Chances are, if you’ve considered weight loss, you’ve been tempted to try diet pills. Marketed as “the easy way” to lose fat, diet pills can seem like a good solution for someone busy with kids or work. While not all diet pills are as fatally dangerous as the one in this story, always remember that...
The recent surge in the popularity of red light therapy has been noticeable across various platforms, from online spaces to endorsements by health influencers and even discussions among social circles. But what exactly is the fascination with this therapy? Red light therapy utilizes specific light wavelengths to bolster the body’s biological functions. I’ve long held...
Headaches always seem to strike when it’s least convenient. The morning of an important presentation at work, in the middle of your family vacation, or just when you are about to head out to celebrate running your first half marathon. No matter what, they ruin your plans. Headaches can make it difficult to concentrate on...
Every single day I encounter patients who are suffering from some form of stress-related illness. They have typically been feeling this way for an extended period and have realized that it is not normal to feel tired, lethargic, moody, anxious and unmotivated. It is my role as a practitioner to find the cause of their...
In a world where there is food available on almost every corner, vitamin deficiency is still a major factor of poor health in developed countries. While some say changes in our soil are to blame for nutrient deficiencies, there are many reasons why in a country where people eat too much, they still fall short...
Our hands are one of the most useful parts of our body; we use them to accomplish pretty much everything. But besides having a number of functional uses, our hands can also indicate other problems occurring within our bodies. From excessive dryness, to increased sensitivity, to sweaty palms – these hand pains and problems are...
Fibromyalgia is still a widely misunderstood condition, one that the medical community is still exploring and learning about. Fibromyalgia presents itself in several forms, which contributes to its notorious mystique. One less well-known condition caused by fibromyalgia is edema (or fibromyalgia swelling). Is edema plaguing you? Fibromyalgia Complications: What is Edema? Edema is swelling caused by...
What type of flower are you? What country represents your personality? If you see THIS image first, this is what it says about you? How many of those personality headlines have you clicked on in your life? (If you’re anything like us, the answer is A LOT.) In it, author Laura Schocker cites psychologist Robert...
