Imagine accidentally eating poison mushrooms. Panic strikes as you realize there’s no generally accepted method for treating the condition. Sadly, this type of poisoning can lead to a form of acute hepatitis by directly attacking the liver. In extreme cases,…
Imagine a world where dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria could be eliminated without the use of harmful chemicals or expensive medications. This world isn’t as far away as you might think, thanks to groundbreaking research that harnesses the power of viruses to…
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from allergies, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time wondering where they came from. You may have heard that we’re too clean for our own good, or that being…
It’s been a tough flu season, and it doesn’t seem to be clearing up just yet. To make matters worse, this year’s flu vaccine hasn’t been particularly effective. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the vaccine…
Summer is the perfect time to embrace the great outdoors. However, the warm weather also means that mosquitoes are out in full force, leaving you with itchy bites and possibly putting you at risk for various diseases such as malaria…
A wonder ingredient that has been used in cooking for centuries, garlic is known not only for its unique flavor but also for its potential health benefits. This powerful bulb has often been attributed with medicinal properties, and recent research…
This year has been particularly bad for allergy sufferers. Weather conditions have led to one of the worst allergy seasons in decades, especially for mold allergies. As we transition from summer to fall, ragweed pollen takes center stage, causing hay…
Homeopathy, an alternative medicine overlooked and often opposed by conventional doctors, was once widely used in the United States. Despite being considered a non-drug therapy, homeopathy has much to offer in terms of effectiveness and safety. This article explores the…
Natural medicine could save you significant amounts of money, and potentially cut the nation’s health expenditures. The popular belief that only a doctor or a pharmaceutical drug can cure illness is simply not true. In many parts of the world,…
The destruction left behind by hurricanes and tropical storms is all too familiar. What may not be as obvious are the effects these severe weather events have on expectant mothers and their unborn babies. When pregnant women experience stress during…
There’s no denying that natural medicine has its unique advantages. In many cases, herbs have fewer side effects, are easier to obtain, and are less costly than pharmaceutical drugs. Because of these benefits, a team of Danish researchers has focused…
The Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can be extremely dangerous, and yet a common chemical found in everyday personal care products like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and mouthwash may actually be helping this deadly pathogen multiply in your nasal passages. Research carried out…