Dr Terry Wahls is a medical academic at the University of Iowa. In 2004, when Terry was 45 years old, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She struggled with weakness in her left leg, which left her stumbling. Her health history also include…
Are Doctors Finally Using Food to Treat Illness? How Components in Food Can Help or Hurt Us
Dan, wanting to only be identified by his first name, was 19 years old when he was hospitalized for schizophrenia. He was prescribed medication and gained 100 pounds, weighing a total of 340 pounds at six feet tall. His treatment and his weight continued for over a decade until he began to change a couple…
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9 Lemon Balm Benefits + Natural Uses for Home & Health
Sometimes, the most beneficial natural health remedies are the ones that have been around the longest. That’s certainly the case with lemon balm, a fast-growing herb that’s been studied for its effects on everything from insomnia to cancer. (1) Used in teas, cooking and to make Melissa essential oil, lemon balm has been prescribed by doctors since…
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She Was Refused A Smear Test Because She Was 24 and ‘Too Young’. Months Later, She Was Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer.
Every woman’s body is different, which is why adhering strictly to age brackets while running tests and making diagnoses can be fatal. It’s not unheard of for a child of 7 or 8 to begin receiving menstrual periods, a condition known as precocious puberty. Some don’t have theirs until they are 17 or 18. There…
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Baby Had Experimental Surgery to Fix Spina Bifida While Still in the Womb and was Born Healthy
When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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Baby Had Experimental Surgery to Fix Spina Bifida While Still in the Womb and was Born Healthy
When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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Over 70% of Children Diagnosed with ADHD May Actually Have a Treatable Sleeping Disorder
Mother of four and creator of the Your Modern Family Blog, Becky Mansfield recently shared her experience with her child’s troubling behavior. Her son suddenly began struggling with insomnia, which she and her husband initially thought was linked to a bad case of hand foot and mouth disease. But when he continued to wake up…
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Over 70% of Children Diagnosed with ADHD May Actually Have a Treatable Sleeping Disorder
Mother of four and creator of the Your Modern Family Blog, Becky Mansfield recently shared her experience with her child’s troubling behavior. Her son suddenly began struggling with insomnia, which she and her husband initially thought was linked to a bad case of hand foot and mouth disease. But when he continued to wake up…
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Salt Water Flush Recipe
Are you like 20 percent of the public that suffers from constipation? It’s nothing to be ashamed about, so even if high-fiber foods don’t always do the trick, consider a salt water flush. Sometimes called a “salt water cleanse” or a “master cleanse,” it’s designed to help you cleanse your colon and digestive system by bringing on a forced…
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Salt Water Flush Recipe
Are you like 20 percent of the public that suffers from constipation? It’s nothing to be ashamed about, so even if high-fiber foods don’t always do the trick, consider a salt water flush. Sometimes called a “salt water cleanse” or a “master cleanse,” it’s designed to help you cleanse your colon and digestive system by bringing on a forced…
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What You Need to Know About Your L4-L5 Spinal Segment
Lower back pain? You may have heard your practitioner mention something about your L4-L5 spinal segment. The lower back (lumbar spine) is a fairly complex structure. It consists of 5 vertebrates, the lowest is the L4-L5. This section of the spine is responsible for supporting the upper body and allowing fluid movement in multiple directions….
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These Close-Up Images Show Exactly What Different Types of Skin Cancer Look Like
The moment we’ve all been waiting for us here- it’s summertime! Kids are streaming out of their classrooms to the tune of school bells chiming for the last time and everybody is making their way to the nearest coastline. But before you dive into the fun, be sure to ask yourself, “How’s my beach bod?” No, we’re…
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Top 5 Natural Remedies for ADHD + Key Lifestyle Changes
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are neurological and behavior-related conditions that cause difficulty in concentrating, impulsiveness and excessive energy. Individuals with ADHD symptoms not only have a challenge in concentrating but have a challenge sitting still. Those with ADHD are typically more disruptive than individuals with ADD. ADHD often has an onset…
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This Woman’s Blistering Burn Shows Why You Should Never Make a Margarita in the Sun
Nothing celebrates summer more than a day at the pool with freshly blended margaritas. That’s what Courtney Fallon and her family planned for the Memorial Day weekend, oblivious to the painful condition Courtney was about to receive. The family spent the first day of their vacation relaxing by the pool. Courtney volunteered to mix everyone’s…
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Top 13 Nutrition Lies That Made the World Sick and Fat
Nutrition is full of all kinds of nonsense. The worst examples are listed here, but unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are the top 13 nutrition lies that have made the world both sick and fat. 1. Eggs Are Bad for Your Health Eggs are so incredibly nutritious that they’re often…
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Cherries Are the Bedtime Snack You Didn’t Know You Needed
“Life is not a bowl of cherries. There’s good and bad stuff…” – Fuzzy Zoeller Every time I see a wine-red, glossy cherry with a slender green stalk, I get strangely jealous. How can something so tiny be so gorgeous? Cherries are highly underrated. These fruits are everything and more if you want to live…
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‘Doctors Should Educate Themselves.’ Elderly Face Stigma As More of Them Are Relying On Marijuana for Relief
Despite cannabis being now being legal for recreational use in 11 U.S states [1] (that number is likely to grow), you still have to get a license for medical marijuana from a doctor. Marijuana has both medical and recreational uses. Its active compounds are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). Cannabis can be used medicinally for…
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Hospital to Ban Bacon?
A new health push may eliminate many peoples favorite dishes from U.K. hospital cafeterias. This ban includes recipes with sausages, mash, bacon, and all processed meat. Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Ltd, an association created by medical professionals, worry about the harm posed by these foods, particularly about the cancer risk from consuming processed meat. The…
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Molasses to Pennies: All the Smells a Healthy Vagina Can Be
A healthy vagina smells like a lot of different things — flowers isn’t one of them. Yeah, we’ve seen those scented tampons ads too. And it seems to us like all that flowery sunshine is another example of the world getting vaginas all wrong. Just take a quick trip to your local drugstore. You’ll find a…
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