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Burning sage is an ancient spiritual practice from different cultures, including certain groups of Native Americans. Historically, it’s been used in spiritual rituals, to connect to a mystical realm, enhance intuition, and reflect on inner dilemmas. It…

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is an irreversible brain disorder that slowly destroys your memory and thinking skills. Experts estimate the approximately 5.5 million Americans have dementia caused by Alzheimer’s [1]. There is no cure for the disorder, but scientists have just released a new Alzheimer’s blood test that will allow…

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Ancient cultures and societies have been using cannabis for ceremonial, recreational, and medicinal purposes for centuries. In fact, experts have found written references to medical marijuana as far back as the fifteenth century BC Chinese medicine list [1]. Despite this, modern society has viewed the drug as a dangerous and restricted substance. A recent UN…

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Just a few years ago at age 34, Casey King was 707 pounds, had no money, no job, and lived with his dad. Featured on TLC’s Family By The Ton, viewers knew King as “the man who refused to lose weight”. (1) Now weighing 310 pounds, he has had quite the health journey – and…

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Dark circles under the eyes is a common problem for many people. Often when we see someone with them, our first thought is that they must be tired. While lack of sleep is one possible cause of dark undereye circles, there are actually a number of reaso…

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections. Most of us associate TSS with super-absorbent tampons.  It is true that toxic shock syndrome is a possible side effect (albeit, an ext…

In the United States alone, 18 million people see a doctor for knee pain every year. (1) Trouble with these joints is highly common, yet still, many of us don’t know what to do about it. We’ve rounded up the best exercises for knee pain and a few you s…

Daily exercise is one of the best things that you can do for your health and longevity. Unfortunately, if you workout incorrectly it can do more harm than good. Avoid these common workout mistakes so that you will remain injury-free and healthy. Common…

Back problems are one of the most common ailments that affect huge numbers of people every single day. While there are a variety of reasons why people experience back problems, there are just as many ways to help get rid of the pain. These are some of …

For thousands of years, alcohol has been a part of various cultures around the world. Whether to celebrate something or just as a regular part of a meal, many of us have at least one drink almost daily. While there are some health benefits to certain types of alcohol, having too much, too often is…

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Most of us recognize wasabi as the green condiment that accompanies sushi. It turns out, however, that the spicy green paste is good for more than just adding some kick to your crispy salmon roll. According to one company, wasabi as a baldness treatment is an effective way to solve your hair woes. The question…

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